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Editor’s Picks: Private White V.C. bomber jacket, HOFF sneakers, Ghost Labs cocktails and CudaJet jetpack
The best gear in the world right now, from travel audio essentials to warm weather linens
Words: Dan Scothern
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it’s Courvoisier’s very superior bottle or David Gandy’s adaptable polos, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
Private White V.C. Spy Bomber
A jacket that might well have been plucked from the wardrobe of Illya Kuryakin (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.), the Spy Bomber from Manchester based brand, Private White V.C., is an undoubtable homage to the effortlessly cool and envious mystique of the 1960s spies that graced our screens. Part of the brand’s 6-piece SPYCRAFT collection, and handcrafted using a Loro Piana linen-cotton blend, it’s a refined piece for the distinguished, every-ready gentleman.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Building on the success of the Px7 S2e, the latest model from audio artisans, Bowers & Wilkins, is the brand’s most advanced noise-cancelling headphone to date. With improved functionality and design, the Px7 S3 boasts both comfort and style, in addition to 40mm biocellulose drive units for less sound distortion, superior dynamics and an all-round outstanding listening experience. Ideal for travel, or simply reducing the distractions of everyday life, the 30-hour battery life and 15-minute quick-charge capability make the Px7 S3 a worthy addition to the daily carry.
Ghost Labs Cocktail Tasting Pack
Don’t get us wrong, we genuinely love the pageantry that accompanies cocktail making; the enthusiastic shaking, the flamboyant stirring and the aggressive muddling provide what can only be described as pre-libation theatre. That said, we understand that due to location or apparatus, this performance can’t always be delivered, and it’s often the cocktails that suffer (sadly). Thankfully, Ghost Labs has sought to solve this issue, and its ready-to-drink range of tequila, rum, whisky, gin and vodka canned cocktails offer a pared back alternative that don’t skimp on flavour or quality but rather maximise on time and enjoyment.
David Gandy Wellwear Cotton Polo
The classic cotton polo has been a linchpin of summer styling for decades. Worn casually with shorts, or elevated with a jacket, it’s a warm weather staple that should see frequent use in the months to come. For a retro-inspired fit, but modern-day craftsmanship, we reach for this iteration from David Gandy Wellwear. Cut from 100 per cent cotton piqué, the fabric has been treated with Wellwear Breathe to hold less odour and bacteria and alleviate the need to wash after each wear - perfect for the time and space-efficient packers.
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Standing for Very Superior Old Pale, Courvoisier’s VSOP Cognac has been a brandy lovers’ favourite for decades, with immediately recognisable notes of stone fruits and gingerbread. Though the brand dates back to 1828, Courvoisier prefer not to dwell on the past but rather craft its exciting future, an attitude that we see in the brand’s recent partnership with BRIT Award winners, Ezra Collective, and its latest signature serve; 'The Ezra Twist' - a toothsome mix of VSOP, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and white grape and apricot soda that embodies the band's (and brand's) growth, creativity, and passion.
Frescobol Carioca Oscar Linen Trousers
Cut from a bespoke linen-blend in a fabrication that is unique to the brand, the Oscar Linen Trousers from resort-wear aficionados, Frescobol Carioca, put comfort and style firmly on the summer packing list. Featuring an adjustable drawstring waist and designed in a relaxed tapered cut, these trousers embody the vibrant Brazilian ethos from which the brand takes its name, and transition seamlessly from day to night.
VRAI Side Cluster Cathedral Oval Engagement Ring
If last year’s Save the Dates have more recently prompted an onslaught of invitations tumbling through the letterbox, and you’ve begun to wonder whether it might be time to ask an important question yourself, we’ve found VRAI to be an enormously valuable ally. Their selection of VRAI created diamonds (that ensure true sustainability and only premium cuts) mixes traditional styles and modern aesthetics to create truly beautiful pieces. We absolutely suggest discovering the range for yourselves, but this Side Cluster Cathedral Oval Ring wouldn’t be a bad place to start.
CudaJet Underwater Jetpack
For those who have always watched Thunderball with quiet envy but understand the obvious safety drawbacks of above-ground jet-packing, CudaJet has designed the perfect nautical substitute. Steered by body movement and capable of covering 3 meters per second, the Underwater Jetpack is the ideal aquatic accessory for when regular diving seems a little pedestrian. Fast charging and easy to master, it’s like being Boba Fett, only at sea.
HOFF Benares Sneakers
Known for its creativity and colour, HOFF’s mantra is to ‘create sneakers that adapt seamlessly to life’s transitions,’ taking the wearer smoothly from afternoon to evening and from city streets to country lanes. The Benares sneaker is a sterling example of this belief, with the leather and textile upper allowing for situational versatility, and the memory foam insole delivering unparalleled comfort for when the stroll from the hotel to the restaurant, and the restaurant to the bar is a touch more ambitious than the concierge led you to believe.
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