Editor’s Picks: Grand Seiko watch, Crockett & Jones shoes, Littlemill whisky and My Style Bags watch case
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My Style Bags Watchcase
If you’ve ever packed for a trip that includes both a sporting endeavour, and a formal event, you’ll know how tricky it can be selecting a watch. A Portugieser is a touch flamboyant for tennis, as much as a Garmin will add unnecessary bulk under the dinner jacket sleeve. My Style Bags has thankfully solved this dilemma with their newest watch case. Made in collaboration with Verga 1947, this suede and leather holder comfortably houses three watches for those who like to have options.
Crockett & Jones Highbury 2
Taking inspiration from the suede derbys worn by Sean Connery in Goldfinger, the Highbury 2 is the latest collaboration between footwear artisans, Crockett & Jones, and EON Productions. Having put shoes on Bond’s feet in no less than three films in recent years, the brand is well-versed in the footwear needs of a Double-O, and the good-year welted, leather-lined and rubber soled Highbury 2s have been constructed with form, function and longevity in mind.
Littlemill Vanguard Collection - Chapter Two
A rare window into the past, the second release from Littlemill’s Vanguard collection pays homage to Jane Macgregor; 1823 distillery manager and one of Scotland’s first female distillery licensees. It was under her leadership that the distillery significantly increased production, and this bold entrepreneurial spirit has been showcased in this rich 47-year-old single malt. Bursts of elderflower and summer hedgerow on the nose meet green apple, pears and subtle nutmeg on the palate, combining to create a truly memorable dram.
Schöffel Ptarmigan Plus Twos
Whether you’re an established outdoorsman or have become more obsessed with Rivals than you’d care to admit, you’ll know that Schöffel has been renowned for their country attire for over two centuries. Despite their age, the brand has consistently merged country heritage with modern materials and craftsmanship. Their Ptarmigan Plus Twos, for example, are one hundred per cent water and windproof, and crafted with GORE-TEX for unrivalled warmth.
Loro Piana My Cashmere Soap
Have you ever wondered how the Roys keep their fine garms looking fresh off the rack episode after episode? It might be because they are fresh the rack and have never actually seen the inside of a laundry basket or felt the smooth wire of a dry-cleaning hanger, or it could instead be down to Loro Piana’s specially formulated cashmere soap. Created to refresh cashmere fibres and preserve natural softness, this detergent from the masters of quiet luxury is a household essential for those passionate about knitwear longevity.
Paul & Shark RE-130 Hi-Density Jacket
Constructed using low-impact fibres and processes, the RE-130 Hi-Density Jacket showcases Paul & Shark’s commitment to protecting the planet. Part of the brand’s Save the Sea line, this versatile puffer is produced from recycled plastic bottles and shaped with Re-Goose Down. This is by no means a pared- back piece however, and features a smartphone pocket with E.M.W protection technology to provide a shield against potentially damaging electromagnetic waves.
Grand Seiko 45GS
1968 was a landmark year for Grand Seiko, and the arrival of the Calibre 420 (the brand’s first manual-winding high-beat movement) marked a huge upgrade for timepiece stability and performance. It’s a milestone that Grand Seiko have honoured with the re-creation of the 45GS, and the updated version (made of 18k gold and limited to two hundred pieces) pairs high-precision watchmaking with a retro feel. The dial colour and lettering mirror its 1968 counterpart, Seiko letters have been used at the twelve o’clock position, and we even see the Daini Seikosha factory logo, a nod to the birthplace of the original piece.
Barbour x Baracuta Crew Neck Jumper
While Baracuta might be best known for their G9 Jacket; the iconic Harrington Jacket famously donned by Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair, it’s their collaboration with equally British outfitter, Barbour, that has caught our eye of late. The Miller crew neck jumper is just one of the items in the range that perfectly merges the identities of the brands, sporting the classic Barbour tartan on the outside of the breast pocket, and the well-known Fraser Tartan (one that Baracuta acquired the rights to in 1938) in the pocket lining.
LEGO McLaren P1
When it comes to attention to detail and concentration, there isn’t much that separates driving a McLaren P1 and building one. Ok, so that might be a bit of a stretch, but the 3,893-piece McLaren P1 from LEGO is not for the faint-hearted. This 1:8 model features a 7-speed gearbox and a V8 piston engine (in addition to a unique serial number tile) making it the perfect collectable for those who’d love a supercar, but don’t want to pay for parking.
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