Wishlist: A JetSmarter membership, Paul Smith monogrammed wallet & more
From hampers to headphones, this is what we want this week…
The Harrodian hamper
For an indulgent festive celebration in which you maximise your season’s eatings, make sure you order in a Christmas hamper this week. And few versions are finer than the ones on offer at Harrods. Our pick? The bountiful ‘Harrodian’. Inside this gargantuan wicker basket you’ll find fine wines, champagne and spirits, sweet treats and cured meats and everything else you’d need to satisfy your inner gourmand. It is the season of giving, after all.
Cellar Plan by Berry Bros & Rudd
Want to invest in some wine, but don’t know your Barolo from your Bordeaux? Don’t fret, because with the ‘Cellar Plan’ on offer at Berry Bros & Rudd, you’ll be given some sound expert insight on everything from peak wine buying months to the perfect ways to store bottles of red. So, all you have to do is set up an account, pay as little as £100 per month into it and decide how involved you want to be in the process: either your account manager will reserve bottles on your behalf, or you can select your own tipples. Better still, when you sign up to a plan worth £250 or more, you’ll be given a complimentary case of Chateau Moulin Saint-Georges.
Viking by Creed
Inspired by the notion of boundless exploration that’s so frequently associated with the Viking Age, this fiery fragrance by Creed aims to help you conquer new challenges in your every day life. On first spray, top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon will slowly hit your olfactory system, before moving through a heart of peppercorn and peppermint and finally finishing with a hit of Indian sandalwood and Haitian vetiver. Strong, complex and undeniably masculine, this is the perfect scent to wear whenever you’re after a much-needed pick-me-up.
Shinola Canfield headphones
Having made its name in both the watch and bike industries, Detroit-based retailer Shinola has recently ventured into the world of audio gear. Last year, it released its first turntable with resounding success, and earlier this week announced its first ever line-up of headphones: two pairs of in-ear models, a pair of on-ears and a pair of over-ears, all of which are billed “The Canfield”. Although the in-ear options are yet to be released, fans of Shinola will be safe in the knowledge that the available models don’t disappoint: sleek, comfortable and built to compete with the likes of audio giants Bang & Olufsen.
Tumi x Russell Westbrook satchel
Teaming up with NBA MVP Russell Westbrook, innovative luggage-maker Tumi has curated an exclusive collection of suitcases and bags that celebrates the basketball star’s bold dress sense. For the gent that wants to make a statement when travelling, look no further than the double expansion satchel. Designed in a red camo colourway and made to cart around all your weekend’s clothing, this holdall won’t only turn heads in the airport, but it’ll also be your go-to citybreak essential for years to come.
JetSmarter membership
Whether you’re sick of flying commercial or simply can’t stand the humidity of the underground, JetSetter – the largest private aviation community in the world – is here to help you travel in style. Thanks to the company’s eponymous app, users are able to hail down private jets as easily as they could with an uber, or alternatively they can customise their own charter flight by choosing the date, journey route and type of aircraft they’d prefer. But the membership option, which costs over £5,000 per year, offers significantly lower flight prices and other perks such as access to exclusive events, concierge service and a 24-carat gold plated membership card.
Paul Smith monogrammed wallet
More tasteful than a name tag and far cooler than an email sign-off, monograms are the ultimate power move for men who like personalisation. And what better options are there than this one by menswear master Paul Smith? Simple yet striking, this leather wallet with a gold foil type is the ultimate accessory for the modern day gent.
Concorde desk by Coliform
If you’re the type of man who tends to take his work home, then at least make sure you curate an office that’ll make the task easier. The Concorde writing desk by design specialists Coliform should certainly help you in this area. Made from solid wood veneer and designed with beautiful, flowing lines, this interiors must-have will not only make tackling that mountain of emails that much easier, but it’s so timelessly elegant that even the great Arne Jacobsen would have been proud to have made it.
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