Paolo Sandoval

The World Cup is so much more than a soccer tournament. It is a spectacle that unites the globe in sport, bringing together 48 nations to compete for glory, cheered on by billions of spectators from every walk of life.

Sitting in the stately study-cum-showroom annex at the Palazzo Ralph Lauren last Friday, complete with handsomely transomed wooden doors and tastefully appointed bric-a-brac, I couldn't help but think of a recent take by tastemaker Chris Black on his bi-coastal culturati podcast How Long Gone.

Another Men's Fashion Week has come to a close, and while all eyes are focused on the scorching hot slate (and scorching hot temps) at Paris Fashion Week, it's worth taking a moment to look back at everything Milan had to offer. The season's stalwart line-up of designers — buoyed by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani, or, more recently, Ralph Lauren and Thom Browne — had much to offer; there was sexed-up Sicilian holidaywear, beekeeper-inspired tailoring, collegiate prep turned up to ten. That's just scratching the surface.

They built a literal tidal wave

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In his heyday, David Beckham was the most recognizable athlete on the planet. In his retirement, he…still might be the most recognizable athlete on the planet. The soccer legend seems to be everywhere — in commercials for brands like Stella Artois, Boss and Adidas, but also pitchside, soaking in the sights and sounds of sport. Or, rather, courtside.

Marine Layer drops a refreshing resort shirt, Noah launches East Coast eyewear and more

If you needed any more indication that Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is poised to be the summer's biggest blockbuster, you only have to look to the film's premiere in London's Leicester Square on Monday. Specifically, the event's star-studded red carpet, which managed to Trojan horse in a legion of menswear blessed by the gods. (Alternatively, you could read the early rave reviews

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It's officially hot. Not just any hot, either. I'm talking the blistering, humid kind of hot that not even high-tech neck fans or cranked-up subway AC can save you from. This kind of weather causes all manner of serious issues ( skin damage , heat stroke, sweat stains), but today we're talking about one problem in particular: figuring out how the hell to get dressed without looking like a total beach rat and feeling like a soggy mess.