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Get Ready With Me

Blitzed by urgent deadlines and endless demands, how do we keep calm as we cover ground? As these New York movers and shakers know all too well, creative chaos calls for a smooth cocktail of tactful composure, exceptional craft, and the right pair of John Lobb shoes.

April 11, 2025
Giancarlo Valle wears jacket

Giancarlo Valle wears jacket, sweater, and pants by ZEGNA, socks by FALKE, and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Giancarlo wears sweater and pants by ZEGNA

Giancarlo wears sweater and pants by ZEGNA, socks by FALKE, and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Giancarlo Valle, 43, designer in Dumbo

“My must-do prep is making the kids’ breakfast each morning and walking them to school. It’s a sacred time to talk about the day ahead, and it’s a religious routine for me to get in the right mindset.”

Shoes by John Lobb.

Shoes by John Lobb.

Ian Bradley wears shirt by NANUSHKA

Ian Bradley wears shirt by NANUSHKA, shirt under by GAP, jeans by HELMUT LANG, and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Ian wears shirt by A.P.C.

Ian wears shirt by A.P.C., pants by VOWELS, and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Ian Bradley, 38, fashion stylist in Downtown Brooklyn

“Right before I head out into the world, I select my eyewear for the day. My look is incomplete without it.”

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James Fuentes wears sweater by GUEST IN RESIDENCE and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

James Fuentes wears sweater by GUEST IN RESIDENCE and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

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James Fuentes, 43, Gallerist in TriBeCa

"Drinking coffee and taking the train is when I feel like me."

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Flynn McGarry wears sweater by OUR LEGACY

Flynn McGarry wears sweater by OUR LEGACY, socks by FALKE, and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

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Flynn McGarry, 26, chef in Nolita, Manhattan

“I have my coffee ritual like most: I’ll grind the beans every day and make a pot of coffee while I get ready. It’s a small moment that makes me have to wait before my day starts.”

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Kyle Hotchkiss Carone wears sweater by HERMÈS

Kyle Hotchkiss Carone wears sweater by HERMÈS, socks by FALKE, and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Kyle wears hoodie by RIER and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Kyle wears hoodie by RIER and shoes by JOHN LOBB.

Kyle Hotchkiss Carone, 37, restaurateur in the West Village

“I have all kinds of little rituals—skincare, vitamins, cold brew, protein. But as long as I’m wrapped up in a big, oversized sweater when I walk out the door, I feel like I can survive anything.”

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