Wishlist: Google Home Max, Braun Shaver, Military Overshirt
From decorative wall boxes to dinner at Granary Square Brasserie, this is what we want this week...
Braun S9
If, like most men out there, you can’t afford the luxury of a lazy workweek morning and you want to trim the facial hair but can’t fit a wet shave into your packed schedule, then the Braun S9 has you sorted. Housed in a titanium-coated body, the S9 – thanks to its 10,000 sonic micro-vibrations, constant adjustments (13 adjustments per second, to be precise) and 40,000 cross-cutting actions every minute – glides effortlessly and painlessly over any weekend stubble you’ve grown. Moreover, at the flick of a switch, the shaver head locks into a one of five fixed positions in order to maintain those awkward, hard-to-reach places (including below the nose) and the integrated precision trimmer also allows for accurate side-burn sculpting.
Made with a curved shape and a rubberised pattern for extra grip, the S9 also comes with a Clean & Charge station which not only neatly stores and charges the razor, but also lubricates, disinfects and dries it. What more do you expect from a device that’s gone through 1,000 production stages and 200 quality checks?
Bassi B/01
Created by JJJJound and Bassi at their Montreal-based design studio, the B/01 is inspired by the relaxed angles of Japanese touring bikes and the durable nature of a road bike. Key features include rubber MKS pedals, a Wald steel handlebar and a lightweight chromoly steel frame. Its deep green colourway also makes it one of the most stylish two-wheelers on the market. Ideal for relaxed and short-distanced riding, but also strong enough to handle hard city commutes, the B/01 is ideal to use in almost all occasions.
Chipperfield W102 lamp
Pairing fuss-free aesthetics with an engineering mentality, this stripped-back brass lamp is the result of a collaboration between coveted Swedish design house Wästberg and world-renowned architect David Chipperfield. The simple silhouette is made without visible joints to ensure that the Chipperfield W102 will blend seamlessly into any abode, while directional movement with rotation at the base makes for an ergonomic design. Brushed and treated with clear matte lacquer, this is a must-have for any home office.
A Day’s March overshirt
Based on a military term meaning how much ground an army could cover within 24 hours, A Day’s March is the Scandi brand that’s currently making clothing essentials which will get through your day in style. Our pick of the range? This navy overshirt. Crafted from sturdy herringbone twill cotton and designed with placket piping for guaranteed longevity, this is the ideal layering piece to wear over a T-shirt and under a parka during the cold months.
Google Home Max
Google has just upped its audio game even further with the launch of the Home Max. This large multiroom-capable speaker with Assistant was brought to the market earlier this week and is 20 times more powerful than the existing home. That’s no surprise given that it has custom tweeters and two 4.5 inch woofers hidden behind the fabric grille shell. Also, the AI automatically adapts the output depending on where it is in the room and it learns your living patterns as well; for example, it’ll lower the volume in the morning or will be louder when your dishwasher is on. Available now in chalk or charcoal.
Wall Boxes by Nick James
Handmade in the UK from solid wood, this unit of slick and sleek shelves is the perfect statement piece to hang in any room, whether you want to store display books, have an alternative to a side table or need somewhere to place your speakers. Functional, simple and undeniably stylish, the perfect purchase for any interiors enthusiast.
A dinner at Granary Square Brasserie
Set in the heart of King’s Cross, London, Granary Square is a brand-new all-day dining experience that offers gastronomic classics such as mozzarella di buffala, line-caught swordfish and apple tart fine. Food aside, the gleaming Art Deco-inspired interior is worth the visit alone. And, given that this restaurant is part of the renowned Ivy Group, you know a meal here is going to be a culinary treat.
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