My Beach Essentials: Timo Weiland
The NYC designer unpacks his surf-ready summer tote.
Timo Weiland probably spends more time with a mood board than a surfboard these days, but the New York-based fashion designer certainly does his best to get to the beach as much as possible. After all, surf culture is a key part of his brand’s DNA. With summer just ramping up, we turned to Weiland to find out how he hits the surf and sand like a pro.
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1. McCallum Kimura surfboard
“For the most stylish session ever: McCallum Kimura surfboard in natural wood finish.”
2. Steward Redline 11" 9 foot longboard
“For the out-of-shape paddle out on an early summer day.”
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3. Cutler & Gross sunglasses
“To shade the eyes during peak sunlight.”
4. Nixon Chronicle leather watch
“To keep track of the time without having to sundial the hour.”
5. Glass NYC Caligulia Coin Trunks
“For a more dapper trunk look.”
6. TW camp x polka dot backback
“For the Rockaway weekend, especially “Tiki Disco” on Sunday evening.”
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7. Lanvin boat shoe
“The boat shoe to end all boat shoes.”
8. Vans “Van Doren” in American Flag
“For the 4th of July?”
9. “The Beautiful Fall”
“A great read that can be re-read several times over. It’s the story of Karl Lagerfeld and YSL as friends and foes in the 1970s.”
