Editors' Picks -- 8 days ago
Editor’s Picks: Bennett Winch folio, Breitling watch, Huntsman tie and Sonic Editions print
The best gear in the world right now, from finely tailored trousers to rebellious rosé.
Words: Dan Scothern
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it’s trail running trappings or luxury lilos, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
LOVE BRAND & Co, Nassau Linen Jacket
Comfortable yet polished, the Coconut Nassau Linen Jacket from travel and island-life aficionados, LOVE BRAND & Co. is the pinnacle of globe-trotting tailoring. Crafted from 100 per cent Belgian and French linen flax, this breathable, unstructured piece delivers unrestricted Caribbean cool and timeless versatility. Perfectly suited for sea, air and land, the Nassau Jacket is a well-finished warm weather staple.
Bennett Winch Suede Flight Folio
Never a brand to rest on the laurels of innovation, Bennett Winch has plugged the gap between passport-holding sling-bag and overly capacious tote with its newly released suede Flight Pouch. Developed with the enthusiastic traveller in mind, this 11.4” by 15.8” padded folio is designed to alleviate the need for in-cabin baggage rummaging and to keep all essentials close to hand. Constructed from a spectacular Italian moss backed suede, this pouch comfortably houses a 14” laptop, and the tobacco brown finish keeps the elements out whilst also characterfully aging over time - resulting in a distinguished lifelong piece at both 30,000 feet, and street level.
Breitling Chronomat 40 GMT Erling Haaland
Limited to 500 pieces and boasting a meteorite dial cut from astral rock, the Breitling Chronomat 40 GMT Erling Haaland is as unique as the footballer himself. One of three pieces co-designed by the Norwegian striker, the Chronomat 40 GMT has prioritised performance, aesthetics and high-quality materials with its 40mm stainless steel and platinum case firmly anchored with an integrated rouleaux-style rubber strap, and a Breitling 32 calibre movement offering incomparable accuracy and a 42-hour power reserve.
Thrudark Force Running Hydration Vest
It used to be that a 4km jaunt with the house key tucked into your sock counted as a run, but now, with HYROX, marathons, ultramarathons and Ironmans (Ironmen?) more en vogue than ever, the distances have increased, and so have the add-ons required. Thankfully, Thrudark foresaw this issue, and the lightweight Force Running Hydration Vest not only looks after athletes’ H2O needs (with two 500ml flasks and capacity for a 2L reservoir) but features eight additional pockets and a bungee cord pole system for all your road and trail accoutrements.
BRABUS X Awake Shadow Jet Board
Whether you’re a Point Break or Fantastic Four fan there’s no denying that the prospect of catching the perfect wave and artfully riding it back into the beach is pretty cool. Now, thanks to Awake and its partnership with automotive brand, BRABUS, the perfect wave is no longer required, and their collaboratively designed Shadow Jet Board is capable of hitting speeds of 34mph on both rough and smooth days, in the ocean and on the lake. With a rigid carbon fibre construction and unmistakable characteristics from each brand, this jet board has been built for speed and performance and is limited to the first 77 Johnny Utah fans that come calling.
Paul Smith 'Signature Stripe' Inflatable Pool Mattress
For those living The Graduate summer; drifting in the pool, listening to Simon and Garfunkel and enjoying the occasional Alpha Romeo-enabled tryst, there’s no excuse for not doing it in style. Paul Smith got the memo, and its Inflatable Pool Mattress adds a little flair to late-summer lounging. Finished in Paul Smith’s Signature Stripe pattern, it’s a vibrant addition to any body of water and the ultimate in luxury pool accessories.
Isle of Raasay Single Malt Marsala Cask Limited Release
Crafted from Raasay’s lightly peated spirit and fully matured in ex Frazzitta Marsala Vergine barriques (a first for the brand), the Single Malt Marsala Cask Limited Release from Isle of Raasay Distillery is a cornucopia of robust flavours. Limited to just 12,300 bottles worldwide, and enclosed in a new, Hebridean geology-inspired bottle, this 50.7 per cent ABV dram gives grapes, parma violets a slight sharpness on the nose, stewed apples, sweet pear and maple syrup on the palate, before tailing off with a long smoky finish.
A.Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date Rose Gold
An unconventional yet striking design, the Zeitwerk Date is a curious mechanical digital watch from the craftsmen at A. Lange & Söhne. Though the eyes are drawn to the pink gold case, muted grey dial, and the hours and minute numerals that sit within it, the printed glass date ring is what makes this piece truly unique. Beneath the glass lies the smaller red ring that highlights the correct date each day before moving on to the next at precisely midnight every evening, while the patented constant-force escapement equips the Zeitwerk Date with enviable timekeeping accuracy.
Sonic Editions – Bruce Springsteen Live at Wembley
Anyone can be a manager, but it takes decades of musical excellence and countless hits to become ‘The Boss.’ One of the most celebrated artists of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Bruce Springsteen’s reputation as a showman is beyond question, and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his Born to Run album Sonic Editions has released a collection of never-before-seen images of the singer doing what he does best. The collection features photographs of the E Street Band, as well as Bruce playing at The Cleveland Stadium, Oakland Coliseum and Roundhay Park, although we think this Wembley shot is the perfect addition to a London pad.
Huntsman Houndstooth Spot Silk Tie
We’ll admit that there are larger sartorial sins than wearing the same tie to every wedding this summer and we understand that tie racks perhaps aren’t as populated as they once were. That said, this needn’t be the case, and a strategically chosen tie can totally change the tone of an outfit. This Houndstooth Spot Silk Tie from Huntsman is ideal for adding a touch of personality without being overly showy, and the luxurious silk construction allows it to work beautifully across a range of formalities and suiting dress codes.
Rock Angel by Whispering Angel
The bold, free-spirited counterpart to Chateau d'Esclans’ bestselling Whispering Angel, Rock Angel is a vibrant drop for those looking to keep cool with a deep and fruity rosé this heatwave. Noticeably pale, but still delivering structured and complex notes of lemon, strawberry, and grapefruit, Rock Angel is a worthy inhabitant of any ice bucket this summer.
Slowear Tapered-fit Chinolino ice crêpe trousers
A long-standing model in the Slowear range, the 541 style is a blending of sartorial mastery and effortless fashion and the Tapered-fit Chinolino ice crêpe trousers are no exception. Created with a generous waist and with a distinctive front pleat, the ice crêpe cotton makes for a light and summery trouser allowing comfort and style to meet harmoniously.
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