It was a tough week for Justin Timberlake. He released Man of the Woods, his new album, on Friday to resounding boos. The tastemakers at Pitchfork summed it up succinctly in their vicious review, calling the album “a huge misstep for the pop star. It is warm, indulgent, inert, and vacuous.”
To add insult to injury, his Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday was met with resounding mehs. One problem? JT just isn’t convincing us as a real man of the woods. But don’t worry – TURNER is here to help. Will the items and destinations below help put the media spin back in Justin’s favor? Well, we’re not miracle workers … but it’s worth a shot.
Start here, Justin! Duluth Trading Co. has been outfitting tradespeople of all stripes for decades. The brand’s offerings don’t just look tough – they are tough, using trusted fibers and state-of-the-art tech to create reliable (and comfortable) garments. Try the 100% cotton Free Swingin' Plaid Flannel, Justin – it’ll still let you pull off those dance moves with ease.
When you’re out bringing sexy back to the woods, you can’t forget to hydrate. Takeya has you covered there, specializing in insulated hydration solutions for people on the go. Ideal for stashing in your backpack, the 18oz Takeya Originals bottle features an Original Spout Lid TM for easy, controlled, one-handed drinking. Kiss your thirst goodbye-bye-bye.
The great outdoors are great, but all that sunshine can be tough on the eyes. RAEN sunglasses provide 100% UVA / UVB protection. They also look incredibly cool. Need convincing? Well, one of your fellow superstars, Rihanna, loves them.
This I promise you, JT – the woods can get cold at night, especially this time of year. So don’t forget to pack your Obermeyer outerwear, designed in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Aspen, Colorado. The classic Viking ski jacket is one of the brand’s signature items, protecting you from the elements in comfort and style.
So we’ve got our Man of the Woods all geared up … now he needs some actual woods. Here are a few suggestions.