The best gear in the world right now, from a Mediterranean-inspired coffee table book to a speaker system as handsome as it is loud
Words: Zak Maoui
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it’s Santoni's brand new coffee table celebrating its 50 years in the game or the latest speaker sound system from Bang & Olufsen, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
If you’re off to Ascot this month, then you’ll want to look the part. And there’s no better place to head for the proper garb than Huntsman. The Savile Row outpost has perfected its race day gear, such as this sand-hued vest, intended to sit effortlessly under your morning coat. Cut from 100 per cent Ultrafine Merino Wool, it’s the underlayer you’ll want to wear thanks to its lighter construction.
Released in the 1980s, the iconic Beogram 3000 series is the jewel in the crown of Bang & Olufsen’s expansive roster of speakers and hifi tech. Well now it has been upgraded into one modern-day turntable hifi system. Limited to a run of 100 units, the new soundsystem still utilises Beogram 3000c’s tonearm, guaranteeing a rich listening experience and high-quality playback.
Fancy a slice of the Italian lifestyle in your home? Santoni Meraviglia, a beautifully crafted volume published by Assouline and written by esteemed journalist and fashion critic Luke Leitch, will bring the sunshine into your abode. As well as a chronicle of Santoni’s 50 years of artistry, Santoni Meraviglia—meaning “wonder” in Italian— is exemplary of the label’s innovation and artistry. It also will look the part on your coffee table.
Designed in partnership with Passalacqua in Lake Como, this is the sort of throw-on you’ll need when kicking back on your summer break. Crafted from 100 per cent TENCEL Lyocell—sourced from certified renewable wood we’ll have you know—it offers breathability and an elegant, fluid drape.
Made in England from 100 per cent linen, this jacket was designed with summer simulated game days and European warmer climate partridge shooting in mind, and with all the features required to be able to shoot effectively. The safari jacket has a subtly refined fit, but with a medium cut for ease of movement.
As the Ardbeg Committee celebrates its 25th anniversary, the distillery’s mash tun has been pushed to new extremes. The team created a dense, flavour-rich wort with an astronomical original gravity by dialling down the water and ramping up the grain in the mash. This has resulted in a more intense Ardbeg, which is bursting with flavour and vibes.
If you’re after sleek menswear that has a timeless appeal, Paul Smith is always a great shout. In a versatile birdseye pattern, this suit jacket from PS, the Paul Smith division, is cut in a tailored fit for a modern silhouette and detailed with flap pockets and a two-button closure. Made in Portugal from a wool-rich blend, it’s exemplary of why men consistently head to Smith for their officewear, and available exclusively at John Lewis.
While you know all about Mulberry’s bag offering, did you know it’s entered the realm of leather goods for pets? Composed of surplus leather and made entirely in The Rookery, one of the brand’s two Somerset factories, this Mulberry Crossbody Dog Leash will give your dog something to brag about to the other pooches on that morning walk.
This unique Tequila Añejo is aged for 10 months in American oak barrels and finished for at least two months in bourbon barrels to create a Tequila rich in character. The result is an agave-focused drink with notes of butterscotch, caramel, earthenware and dark chocolate, offering a unique balance of smoothness and complexity.
Every year on 1 June, Oris’s birthday, the watchmaker releases a special piece called the Hölstein Edition. This year the new watch is a play on the pre-existing ProPilot, and it comes with an appealing black DLC detailing and a full-lume dial that glows green in the dark to reveal the Oris Bear. Only 250 will be made, so grab it while you can.
Wrap up in style with one of Frescobol Carioca’s Tefe Linen Robe. Cut from 100 per cent linen and adorned with an appealing iteration of the brand’s signature Copacabana Wave design, it’s the sort of gown you’ll be able to wear down to breakfast, the pool, or simply in your room.
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