DRIFT Winter 2017
In this issue of DRIFT, our nomadic team has been traveling the world to bring you an amazing collection of exclusive destination features. If you’re looking for unknown islands and secret beaches, we’ve found them! If you have always wanted to uncover the secrets of China or learn more about the people of Myanmar, you are going to delight in this issue of DRIFT.
In this issue of DRIFT, our nomadic team has been traveling the world to bring you an amazing collection of exclusive destination features. If you’re looking for unknown islands and secret beaches, we’ve found them! If you have always wanted to uncover the secrets of China or learn more about the people of Myanmar, you are going to delight in this issue of DRIFT.
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Eric Himel’s<br />
LIFE+STYLE<br />
by: ERIC HIMEL<br />
Less wrinkles mean less hassle when traveling from<br />
point A to point B and knowing what fabrics pack<br />
well is, well, half the battle.<br />
FABRICS TO AVOID PACKING<br />
Cotton is a ubiquitous fabric that feels good against the<br />
skin and is in everybody’s closet. A personal favorite!<br />
However, 100% cotton is one of the worst materials<br />
you can pack in a suitcase if you want to get to your<br />
destination unwrinkled. If you have to take pure cotton,<br />
roll it neatly in your suitcase to minimize wrinkles and<br />
opt for cotton blend. Avoid silk and linen at all costs -<br />
both are difficult enough to wear and look sharp even<br />
when you are not traveling!<br />
With the advent of Athleisure and technical fabrics<br />
everywhere these days (for men and women) the<br />
delineation between casual and athletic wear and hybrid<br />
fabrications continues to be crossed and muddled.<br />
Good thing for stylish travelers that these clothes are<br />
suitcase friendly!<br />
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU PACK?<br />
A good rule of thumb? Look for materials that are<br />
mixed with something synthetic in them like viscose,<br />
rayon, nylon, spandex or Lycra. These will wrinkle less<br />
and won’t hold lines when you fold them. They are also<br />
what gives clothes that little bit of stretch which makes<br />
them more comfortable!<br />
Here are my go-to<br />
fabrics and designers<br />
that are absolutely<br />
ready to travel!<br />
JERSEY<br />
Lightweight, elegant and<br />
will not wrinkle. My fave is<br />
the DVF iconic wrap in a<br />
modern romper.<br />
(right) Gold/ivory Celeste<br />
Two Banded Romper in<br />
100% viscose.<br />
WRINKLE-FREE PACKING!<br />
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ERIC HIMEL (erichimel.com)<br />
is a widely known celebrity stylist, fashion expert and media personality.<br />
Himel attended Parson’s School of Design and trained under Project<br />
Runway’s Tim Gunn. Now based in Los Angeles, Himel’s roster of<br />
celebrity clientele has included Jenny McCarthy, Giuliana Rancic, Pete<br />
Wentz, Gabby Douglas and more,. Eric is best known for his signature<br />
Closet Purge and now offers Virtual Styling Sessions.
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