STYLE – The Ultimate Gentleman’s Shopping Experience

As a modern day gentleman, we understand that no matter how thick your wallet, the one thing that no man can buy is the one thing we probably all we wish we could – time. An age old cliche, yes, but like most of these things, it’s a cliche because it’s true. Now don’t get too excited, gentlemen, we are not about to impart some other worldly wisdom on a newly found way of buying time (we’re working on it though!), but this little discovery really isn’t far off. Enter: The Clerkenwell Collection. The ultimate shopping experience for men who value time.

Describing themselves as, “an out-of-the-box retail and gallery space, located in the heart of London’s historic and ‘free thinking’ Clerkenwell, within the invisible boundaries of Tech City. On the site of a former workhouse, quixotic enterprise and creativity have been born in a building that once had an impoverished human history”. It really is a luxury one-stop-shop for any discerning gentleman, especially one who has limited time on his hands. From beautiful bespoke products, a petit coffee bar, wine cellar and art gallery downstairs – they really have thought of everything. There are even a few select womenswear accessories so you can buy your significant other that special anniversary gift whist you’re having your suit tailored by Bespoke HQ or building your perfect wine cellar with the delightful Moez Seraly. Whatever it is you’re after, The Clerkenwell Collection has got you covered, believe us when we tell you gentlemen, shopping has never been more relaxing or enjoyable.

A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS…

THE BRIEFCASE

From the exceptional talent of Passavant and Lee, the No 25 Briefcase is formed of aircraft grade aluminium, covered in full grain leather and made entirely by hand to maintain quality and precision., From £2,150 theclerkenwellcollection.com

THE CIGARS, , The re-released Behike is one of the most sought after Cuban cigars today. The BHK-52 is the smallest of the three with exceptionally smooth taste, with loads of character, wood, coffee, and honey – these special cigars are without a doubt one of our firm favourites., From £303 theclerkenwellcollection.com

THE FURNITURE, , We love this charismatic Butler’s console table in solid American Black Walnut from Tree Couture. With a long, narrow window of custom-made ‘fused’ glass inset into the table-top it’s as stylish as it is practical. Featuring a single 1.8 metre-long, shallow concealed drawer lined in soft buttery leather and divided into handy compartments, allowing the Butler to relieve his master or mistress of those everyday items that can so often fill pockets or clutter surfaces. The open, architectural leg structure gives an airiness to an otherwise very substantial piece., From £6,995 theclerkenwellcollection.com

THE WALLET, , There are few leathers more luxurious than ostrich, and this elegant wallet is the perfect blend of simplicity and necessity. The Nana wallet from Maisha is designed for purpose, but still retains the perfect amount of understated style for any gentleman looking for something just a little bit unusual., From £66 theclerkenwellcollection.com

THE JACKET,

Blue is most certainly the colour of the season, and we can’t get enough of this stunning wool jacket. The Aston Martin x Bespoke HQ Clinton Jacket is a classic sky blue donegal with navy elbow patches and navy stitching around the button holes. Featuring a working cut-away cuff, notch lapel and welt pockets, the Clinton Jacket also has double vents that give a flash of the signature Aston Martin lining. We can’t think of anything more elegant for stylish summer evenings., From £1,050 theclerkenwellcollection.com

By Holly Macnaghten