Editor’s Picks: Leather Tennis Bag, Aston Martin and Luxury Dumbbells
From a double-breasted summer blazer to the latest limited edition Leica camera, this is what we want this week…
Watching Wimbledon? You should be. We’ve been following the (waterlogged) action all week — and simply can’t get enough. Perhaps that’s why, this week, our Editor’s Picks have the grass-stained, grand-slamming, strawberries-and-cream flavour of Wimbledon about them…
There’s a pair of grass green shorts from Luca Faloni. There’s a bottle of limited edition Lanson champagne. There’s a Royal Box-ready blazer, a backhand-boosting pair of dumbbells and a fast-shooting camera that could keep up with even the swiftest of serves. Add to that the most luxurious tennis bag on the market, and we’ve got a selection of tennis-tinged new releases you’re bound to love…
On the double: Thom Sweeney Unstructured Pinstriped Blazer
Whether you’re sashaying into Centre Court or heading out for an al fresco evening meal, few pieces of tailoring are as reliable and timeless as the double-breasted blazer. Adding to the appeal, Thom Sweeney has cut this softly-structured jacket from fine Italian wool — finished with a pinstriped pattern.
Back in black: Leica M10-R Camera Black Paint Finish
The latest limited edition from Leica is an all-black affair. Limited to 2,000 units, the M10-R ‘Black Paint Finish’ edition camera features a characterful cross knurling effect and has a release button crafted from silver chrome. On its black gloss top, it bears the engraved name of Leica’s founder, Ernst Leitz Wetzlar.
Raise a glass: Wimbledon 2021 Lanson Black Label Brut
In its limited edition, court-ready jacket, this 2021 ‘Wimbledon Edition’ of Champagne Lanson’s Black Label Brut looks every inch the part. And it’s got the bubbles to back up its look. What’s more, thanks to some nifty neoprene, your fizz will stay cool under that sporty collar for up to two, tennis-filled hours.
Start your engines: Q by Aston Martin ‘A3’ Vantage Roadster
To celebrate the third sports car ever created by Aston Martin — the 100-year-old ‘A3’ — the British carmaker tasked its in-house bespoke division to create a modern tribute to the motor. This, the leather-strapped, black-meshed, heritage-badge ‘A3’ Vantage Roadster, is the rip-roaring result. Only three will ever be made.
Turn it up: Bang & Olufsen x Saint Laurent Beosound Edge
What else would you expect from a fashion house? Saint Laurent are the latest brand to partner with Bang & Olufsen, bringing a slick marble print and sleek matt black finish to the existing Beosound Edge speaker. A limited edition offering, it will be available online — as well as in Paris and Los Angeles stores.
Going strong: Paragon Studio Diablo Dumbbells
Paragon calls the Diablo ‘the perfect dumbbell’. And they’re not far wrong. With unparalleled levels of customisation — woods from teak to walnut, metals from steel to bronze — and unique features designed to enhance every training session, they’re an ergonomic, exquisite treat.
Served up: Keith Prowse Wimbledon Hospitality Packages
Watching from home not cutting it for you? Why not make this a Wimbledon to remember by buying one of Keith Prowse’s sumptuous Wimbledon hospitality packages? Whether you want to enjoy a Michel Roux Jnr menu and live music at The Lawn, or book out an entire Skyview Suite at Centre Court, you’ll never be short of champagne, strawberries or cream.
Tune in: Ruark Audio Beach Hut Blue R1 Radio
Of course, if you haven’t managed to swing courtside seats, what better way to enjoy Wimbledon than kicking back on a Great British beach? With Ruark Audio’s latest ‘Beach Hut Blue’ edition of its crystal-clear R1 Radio, you’ll feel as though you’re in the thick of the acoustically-refined, linear-amplified action.
Short supply: Luca Faloni ‘Panarea’ Linen-Cotton Shorts
If you’re struggling to maintain your style this summer, we’ve got just the shorts for you. Crafted by Luca Faloni in Northern Italy, these ‘Panarea’ shorts are woven from a fresh cotton-linen blend to offer the wearer strength, comfort and fashionable, summer season flair.
Grand slam: Mismo M/S Tennis Bag
If the current championships have inspired you to dig out your rackets, we’ve found just the bag for your triumphant return to the court. From Mismo, this fully-lined, lightweight bag is created using water-resistant nylon, soft suede and tanned leather. With brass fittings, backpack straps and an iPad pocket, it’ll also take you from the court to your commute in style.
Buckle up: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Casa Fagliano ‘Summer’ Strap
Created in partnership with famed bootmaker Casa Fagliano, these new canvas-and-leather straps from Jaeger-LeCoultre have flipped the brand’s iconic Reverso into the world of summer fashion. Expect three colours — from brown to navy — to perfectly pair to your watch.
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