New York City-based brand La Ligne's collaboration with chef Mario Carbone melds vintage tailoring with street style. Inspired by Carbone's father's outfits from the 1980s, the collection includes polos and pinstripe pants (from $125, ourladyofrocco.com). Pair it with a self-cleaning water bottle for a day out on the town ($85, livelarq.com).
Point and Shoot
This light camera ($120, papershootcamera.com) looks like a classic Polaroid, but doesn't need to have photos developed. Instead, snapshots can be uploaded directly to your phone. Carry it in your bag with a clear, chic German lip balm from Augustinus Bader as seen on the model ($40, violetgrey.com).
CITY ESCAPE
Vietnam Voyage
“Ho Chi Minh has a long history of dealing with imperialist invading nations that left an indelible impact on the cuisine and people. The city has an underpinning of entrepreneurial hustle and an energetic current. - Kevin Chanthasiriphan, cofounder, Immi
My New York City Soundtrack
Steve Youngwood, CEO, Sesame Workshop
01 New York, New York
FRANK SINATRA
My wife, who is from France, had to learn it in school. It's also the first karaoke tunelever sang.
02 Rapper's Delight
SUGAR HILL GANG
This song expresses the energy, joy, and rise of rap in the '70s and '80s. It was the soundtrack to my childhood in the city.
03 Empire State of Mind
JAY-Z WITH ALICIA KEYS
It brings to life the edge and sophistication of the city.
04 New York City Serenade
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
This captures the city through the eyes of a couple, with bluesy riffs, doowop, and Latin jazz.
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