Editor’s Picks: Lancia Delta Integrale, Tissot Seastar and Gusari Swim Shorts
From a pair of Ivy League-inspired shoes from Crockett & Jones to a bijou coffee machine from Sage, this is what we want this week…
When products are unveiled to the world, some make bigger splashes than others. Take the new nine-person submarine from U-Boat Worx; the perfect plunge for any moneyed superyacht owner to take. Or Tissot’s latest Seastar — fresh off the boat, packing an 80-hour power reserve and still coming in under £1,000.
Even pioneering men’s swimwear brand Gusari has been swimming against the tide, redefining the design of classic trunks with its new surf-ready shorts. So, for all this — and more wave-making, boat-rocking launches from brands including Crockett & Jones, Louis Roederer and Ralph Lauren — take a look below…
Old school: Crockett & Jones ‘Cornell’ Derby Shoes
The latest lace-up to step out of Crockett & Jones’ workroom is this; the ‘Cornell’. Named for the Ivy League institution, these sporty suede Derby shoes stand on contrast red rubber soles and feature five top eyelets. Also available in ‘khaki’ and ‘earth’, we’d opt for the blue-hued ‘ocean’ shade.
Raise a glass: Louis Roederer ‘Hommage à Camille’ Charmont 2019
Continuing the producer’s ongoing tribute to one-time shot-caller Camille Olry-Roederer, Louis Roederer’s latest ‘Hommage à Camille’ collection features this unctuous red. Though a challenging year, the 2019 grape juices shone; giving this Charmont notes of strawberries, liquorice and fresh pepper.
Sleep on it: Savoir Beds ‘The Sienna’ Bed
If you’ve not been watching Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix, you’re in the minority. But, better than the pulpy storylines and melodrama are the sumptuous sets. And Savoir Beds supplied perhaps the most sumptuous piece of set-dressing in the drama; this dusty pink bed is upholstered in velvet from House of Hackney.
Make a splash: Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional Powermatic 80
A handsome, certified diver’s watch for under £1,000? Tissot has taken a deep dive and delivered with its latest Seastar; fitted with a Powermatic movement with Nivachron balance spring, 80 hour power reserve and both shock and temperature resistance. We particularly like that hybrid rubber-leather strap.
Sound it out: Cambridge Audio ‘Alva’ Turntable
Named for phonograph inventor Thomas Edison — ‘Alva’ was the innovator’s middle name — this new Bluetooth turntable puts a modern spin on a classic design. You can used the sleek silver set-up with a traditional hi-fi, but it’ll also wirelessly stream in aptX HD Bluetooth to your headphones or speakers. Smart.
Get the jump: New & Lingwood Silk Crewneck Jumper
As versatile as natty knitwear comes, this silk crewneck from New & Lingwood will be your saviour on chilly spring and summer nights. With a slubby texture that’s soft against the skin, it’s made in Italy and features ribbed cuffs and hem. Wear it with chinos, shorts — even a suit — and it’ll never let you down.
High spirits: Seventy One Gin
If you think this high-end gin looks like a perfume, just wait until you take a sniff. With wonderful whiffs and notable notes of hand-picked damask rose, rich oak and grapefruit, this fine spirit is infused with the flavour of the ‘Queen of the Night’ flower — which blooms only once a year and gives this bottling an exceedingly exclusive edge.
Coffee break: Sage ‘Bambino’ Coffee Machine
Because everyone needs a strong cup to start the day. Sage is renowned for crafting meticulously-made coffee machines — and this bijou ‘Bambino’ model is the perfect entry level bit of caffeinated kit. With capacity for 18 grams of coffee for full flavour and a powerful steam wand to create microfoam latte art, it’s a countertop treat.
Pop your collar: Ralph Lauren's Polo Shirt Book
One for every self-discerning fashionista’s bookshelf, this hefty coffee table book celebrates that most enduring icon of modern menswear; the Ralph Lauren Polo. Since first making its stylish debut 50 years ago in 1972, the shirt has conquered every dress code and wardrobe — and these 544 information-packed pages reveal how it pulled it off.
Pick up speed: 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Giallo Ferrari' Limited Edition
One of only 295 ‘Giallo Ferrari’ Evo 1 Limited Editions ever made, this bright yellow block of carmaking history is going under the hammer once again. It last passed hands in May 2021, when it sold for £231,000. This time around, Silverstone Auctions have slashed the price — so is now the time to add a limited-edition Lancia to your car collection?
Dive in: Gusari ‘Deià’ Swim Shorts
With their D-hoop function for additional support, there are fewer swim shorts more sturdy than Gusari’s striking ‘Deià’ design. Emboldened even further by that rich red colour, the Portuguese-crafted trunks also feature a partially elasticated waistband for comfort and are cut from bespoke quick-dry fabric.
Drop in the ocean: U-Boat Worx ‘Nexus’ Submarine
And, while we’re in the water, let’s plunge a little further. New from pioneering personal submersible brand U-Boat Worx, the ‘Nexus’ is a nine-person flagship sub. Featuring an ultra-large acrylic pressure hull and powered by the latest lithium-ion battery technology, it can spent up to 80 intrepid hours diving to depths of 650 feet.
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