The best gear in the world right now, from Jo Malone's new partnership with Paddington Bear to Longines' latest timepiece
Words: Zak Maoui
Each week we present to you some of the best gear on the planet. Whether it's Jo Malone's newest fragrance, Leica's latest camera or one of Longines' updated Pilot watches, these are the products you need this week to shake up your lifestyle (for the better).
Released in March (2024) the SL3 is the latest addition to Leica's renowned SL range. It features a 60MP CMOS BSI full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, ensuring incredible depth and sharpness to every image. A key feature of this latest model is the hybrid autofocus system and subject recognition that makes dynamic capture a breeze. The camera is highly durable and perfect for both amateurs and professionals.
Jo Malone's latest scent comes as part of a partnership with none other than Paddington Bear. Famed for his great tradition of marmalade sandwich making, Paddington has lent his citrus ways to Jo Malone for a punchy scent like no other. Orange peel and warm woods are blended with orange zest to create a marvellous, golden fragrance, that's almost good enough to slap on a bit of bread.
Not ready to take the plunge and go full wide-leg with your jeans? Not to worry. They might be bang on trend, but straight leg jeans will always hold their standing as the most versatile style. These ones from Paul & Shark are easy to wear, will go with just about anything in your wardrobe, and, thanks to the brand's expertise in denim manufacture, will last a very long time.
The already impressive Longines Pilot Majetek collection has been given a new lease of life by way of a special series in Grade 5 titanium, limited to 1,935 pieces. The Longines Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition is powered by the exclusive Longines calibre L893.6, equipped with a silicon balance-spring and innovative components. This movement offers a resistance to magnetism and has a power reserve of up to 72 hours, while the entire watch is chronometer-certified by the COSC.
Purdey's got a new creative director in the form of British designer Giles Deacon, and while his touch on the brand is yet to come through, now is a good time to get to know it. Purdey, known for its shooting gear, also does super separates such as this knitted polo shirt that are worthy of place in your wardrobe.
This whiskey is unlike any others. It's warmly spiced and has a sweet note of tinned pineapple and mandarin that is beguilingly rare in whiskies made from rye. The palate gives delectably sweet oak, nutmeg and cinnamon rye notes. Meanwhile there’s further fruit character, which is derived from the ex-wine cask ageing – particularly the Madeira and Sauternes casks used for this bottling.
Those sunglasses you saw Roger Federer wearing at Wimbledon? Yep, they're Oliver Peoples. Not just any frames though. Federer worked with the brand to create them, and now you can buy them. Cut from acetate, and featuring a darkened lens, they're a timeless pair of shades.
If you're after decent outerwear that is required to be resilient and impeccable, cotton drill is the right choice of fabric for you. And Slowear knows that. This particular fabrication has a unique structure that gives the garment a compact and sturdy appearance. Meanwhile Slowear chucked in a cashmere component that adds softness and warmth to what is traditionally a rigid fabric, making this jacket an all-round winner.
You're Looking Well has dropped a powerhouse cream that will combat the visible signs of ageing, stress and poor sleep. It uses a next-generation bio-retinoid, while it harnesses a high strength hyaluronic and amino acid complex to improve the skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) and barrier function.
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