Editor’s Picks: SPOKE knitwear, Bowers & Wilkins headphones, Dior fragrance and Vanguart watch

It’s highly likely (whether you planned to or not) that if asked to draw a watch entirely from memory, you’d end up sketching something vaguely resembling the TUDOR Ranger. Designed to battle the elements and punch above its weight in any climate, geography or situation, it’s a wristwear workhorse that has proved its mettle from the British North Greenland Expedition in the 1950s to the dunes of Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter with the Dakar Rally today. It’s the latter that has inspired the latest ‘Dune White’ dial in the collection, with the striking new colorway honouring the model’s heritage whilst showcasing TUDOR’s forward-facing approach.

‘Built like it’s ready for a squall, but sharp enough for dry land’ is perhaps the most authoritative strapline one needs when shopping for a hefty fisherman knit sweater. While it’s likely that this sweater won’t see the brine-stained deck of a classic trawler, the dedicated team at SPOKE have ensured that it won’t fail if it does, and the 80 per cent wool construction and Donegal-style finish make it a hardy second layer for the brisker elements. What’s more, SPOKE’s sizing mantra has this chunky knit available in three lengths and fits, and its Black Friday event (starting Friday 28th) sees 20 per cent off all SPOKE pieces through the weekend.

Crafted from Last 146, the Hadley Penny Loafer from Joseph Cheaney & Sons offers a potent blend of sartorial versatility and winter-ready durability. Designed with a rounder, almond toe, clipped heel and elongated body, this model (often assumed as a purely summer style) is built from resilient suede (as hardwearing as calf leather) alongside an extra flex leather sole for maximum comfort and peak water-resistance.

The third headphone in a stellar partnership between revered audio brand, Bowers & Wilkins, and automotive titan, McLaren, the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition sees the former’s industry-leading headphone adopt an eye-catching and immediately recognisable new colourway. In addition to the Px8 S2’s adaptive wireless technology, premium noise-cancelling capabilities, 30-hour battery life and meticulous and ergonomic design, high-end audio and F1 enthusiasts alike will adore this iteration’s striking papaya and anthracite grey finish coupled with subtle McLaren Speedmarks on the headband and earcups.

A new milestone in Vanguart’s collection (and the first in the brand’s range to feature Arabic numerals) the Black Hole Arabic Dial seamlessly blends traditional watchmaking tropes with unique, precise craftsmanship. In keeping with the brand’s curvaceous and futuristic design language, this titanium tourbillon has no visible screws or pins. Instead, it features a joystick-style setting system in place of a traditional crown, adding to the organic feel of the watch and allowing the wearer to engage with all 775 components.

The latest development in Cù Bòcan’s continuing endeavour to push the boundaries of flavour and challenge the ordinary in traditional whisky maturation, Creation #7 has utilised an unorthodox cask combination to unify the worlds of sweetness and smoke. A milestone release to celebrate two decades of production at the Tomatin Distillery, the seventh edition of the Creation Series has matured in rare Pineau des Charentes Rouge and American virgin oak casks, allowing for a memorable flavour profile highlighted by rhubarb, custard, gentle heather smoke, and sweet oak spice.

While there are considerably less Hallmark films set to the backdrop of pristine white beaches or characterful ocean-adjacent bars, the winter-sun crowd do Christmas exceptionally (and enviously) well, and for those seeking warmer climes this festive period, LOVE BRAND & Co. is the way to go on the apparel front. Further than its broad collection of linens, we’re hugely fond of its collaboration with leading conservation and hospitality brand, Wilderness, offering a ‘watering-hole’ inspired take on its classic STANIEL Swim Shorts.

Never a brand to do things in half measures, the ‘King of Cognac, and Cognac of Kings,’ Louis XIII didn’t just turn its hand to fine tableware but rather enlisted the help of the House of J.L. Coquet (founded in 1824) to craft the exquisite collection. The Soil is our Soul range takes inspiration from the chalky soil of Grande Champagne, with each piece being imprinted with the markings of the terroir's storied earth, evoking the singularity of the land and adding a touch of nature to the morning espresso.

A new frontier for the 244-year-old brand, Asprey’s recently launched artist arm, Asprey Studio, has partnered with film and comic behemoth, Marvel, for an exciting celebration of craftsmanship and creativity. The Marvel Masterpieces Avengers: Asprey Studio Collection sees 60 of film’s most beloved heroes captured in stunning silver, with each piece paired with a corresponding digital piece, bringing the individual characters to life. The collaboration blends traditional silversmithing with modern innovation, creating a range that even Tony Stark might admire.

A lesson in functional, seasonal elegance, the Suede Padded Field Jacket from Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli is a refined, retro-inspired piece for the crisp December days. Manufactured in Solomeo, Italy, the traditional, velvet-soft suede is juxtaposed by the modern ultra-lightweight Thermore padding, to ensure the wearer remains snug, whilst maintaining a sleek silhouette. Admirers of the brand’s cashmere sovereignty might also enjoy its current 21-window takeover at Harrods – topping off a glass of festive-Knightsbridge with a splash of Umbrian charm.

Following in the footsteps of Gris Dior, Lucky, Rouge Trafalgar, Ambre Nuit and Oud Ispahan, Bois d’Argent is the latest fragrance from Dior to receive a Francis Kurkdjian reimagining. A renovated pillar of the Esprit de Parfum collection, this woody scent boasts sweetness in the form of vanilla and sweet iris, contrasted with sensual ambroxan and ambergris accents and completed with smooth frankincense honey. The high concentration allows all notes to be sustained, making Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum a refined and elegant all-day scent.