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Editor's Picks: Assouline Formula 1 book, Porsche Design suitcase and Tudor Black Bay Chrono "Carbon 25"
All the gear to make your week a little bit better...
Words: Zak Maoui
All the gear to make your week a little bit better...
Words: Zak Maoui
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it’s Porsche Design's sturdy suitcase or one of Canada Goose's transitional gilets, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
Finding a pair of shoes that are ideal for this time of the year can be difficult. You don’t want anything that’s too heavy, but, should you live in a city like London, you won’t want to be darting around in a pair of flip flops. Enter Joseph Cheaney & Sons’ Porto Apron Derby in Sigaro Suede. These lightweight lace-ups have a sophisticated charm, and are ripe for the late May sunshine.
Have you been binging Drive To Survive and want a closer look at the inner workings of the F1 in the comfort of your home? In line with the upcoming seventy-fifth anniversary of Formula One, Assouline presents this new, updated edition of its coffee table book, which features more information than ever about names like Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. What’s more, the book has been manufactured to smell like rubber.
One of Canada Goose’s signature pieces has been given a mild update to match the weather outside. The HyBridge® Lite Vest now arrives in a durable and lightweight recycled featherlight ripstop, which has been expertly designed for transitional wear. It’s the sort of piece that is warm, but as soon as the sun comes out, you can stow it away in your backpack with ease thanks to its squishy construction.
If you thought Porsche was just about designing some of the fastest cars on the planet, then you’d be wrong. The Porsche Design division is out there creating some of the smartest gear you don’t need a driver’s license to use. Case in point: the Porsche Design Roadster Aluminum Trolley L. Crafted from high-quality, anodised aluminium, it is inspired by the aerodynamic shape of the 911. We’ll take two.
At a time when Formula One is easily one of the biggest sports in the world, Tudor has dropped the Black Bay Chrono "Carbon 25", which has an aesthetic that mirrors the 2025 season livery on the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team car. Only 2,025 Black Bay Chronograph “Carbon 25” examples have been made, paying homage to Tudor’s ever-evolving motorsport history. On the PVD-finished titanium case back, the individual number of the watch is identified, while the case is rendered entirely in carbon fibre, including the end-links, with titanium pushers.
If you’re after a backpack that will stand the test of time, heading to master leather workers Montblanc is a good idea. Sporty and capacious, leather backpack will see you through your day-to-day and more with enough space for a 13” laptop. Enhanced by a striking carbon-fibre motif print, the external pocket is secured with the M LOCK 4810 buckle, inspired by the climbing world, allowing for secure travel.
Buying a card holder that simply does the job can be quite hard these days. They either come with OTT logos and monograms, too many extras or not enough pockets. The most minimal wallet of all Secrid products, this card holder features a patented mechanism that allows you to slide out your cards with one simple motion, ready for immediate use, while a simple, but sturdy, aluminium casing protects from bending, as well as unwanted wireless communication.
Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery, Littlemill has revealed the opening release in a new collection of rare single malt Scotch whiskies, showcasing some of the final chapters from the lost distillery. The first of four releases drawn from a single maturing cask, and this rare collection comprises only 50 bottles worldwide. The first release has notes of rose petals, elderflower, dried apricot, kiwi, peach, which are mingled with melted brown sugar, honeysuckle. Each release is housed in a bespoke oak display cabinet, its curved facets a nod to timeless craftsmanship.
On 26 April 1995, at 10.00 BST, Bicester Village cut the ribbon to open what would become one of Britain’s most visited destinations. Bicester Village has collaborated with The Gentlewoman to create a bespoke, 97-page magazine titled 1995, a literary time capsule and memento, such as this cap, to celebrate the village’s year of inception.
In a world of diverse investments, a well-rounded portfolio is essential. But where to begin? Thankfully, CultX is on hand as the ultimate marketplace app for buying, selling, collecting and investing in fine wine. Advanced pricing data and analytics allow users to purchase, build and track their wine portfolios in real time, keeping market information at their fingertips. For instance, CultX reported that Château Lafite Rothschild’s 2024 En Primeur release price was 14 per cent below the market value of the cheapest available Lafite back vintage, making it an attractive opportunity for prospective investors.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2024 from CultX
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