Editor’s Picks: Red Bull Simulator, Hennessy Cognac and Violin Case

From a new auto-tinged Breitling Top Time to the 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider, this is what we want this week…

Gentlemen, start your engines! Because, for this week’s Editor’s Picks, we’ve fired up a collection of high-octane, gear-shifting treats. There’s Ferrari’s latest ‘Spider’, the first front-engined soft-top droptop from the marque in over six decades. There’s a newly-ticking timepiece from Breitling, inspired by the legendary Ford Thunderbird. There’s even a driving simulator, based on Max Verstappen’s championship-winning ‘RB18’ single-seater. So strap in — and scroll on…

Race against time: Breitling Top Time B01 ‘Ford Thunderbird’

The Swiss watchmaker has already revved up models inspired by the Chevrolet Corvette, Shelby Cobra and Ford Mustang — but the latest timepiece in the ‘Top Time’ garage really brings the noise. Taking its cues from the Ford Thunderbird, expect cambered sapphire glass, a COSC-certified chronograph movement and a racing red strap.

Breitling Top Time B01 ‘Ford Thunderbird’

Breitling Top Time B01 ‘Ford Thunderbird’

£6250.00

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Flake out: REIN Shampoo and Conditioner

When James Want, the owner of Australian men’s lifestyle publication, Boss Hunting, comes across a problem, he’ll solve it — in style. And, to tackle the flurries of dandruff many men struggle with, Want recently created REIN; a minimalist, maritime-scented spin on shampoo that uses natural ingredients (including menthol, mandarin and cedarwood) to hydrate your hair and nourish your scalp. It’s non-toxic, nice on the nose — and is available alongside a conditioner in a pair of truly handsome bottles.

REIN Shampoo and Conditioner

REIN Shampoo and Conditioner

£60.00

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Waste not: SIRPLUS Corduroy Chore Jacket

During the last decade, the humble chore jacket has ascended to style staple-dom. We’ve seen suede spins, velvet twists and even luxurious vicuna overshirts. But this caramel corduroy option from sustainable style mavens SIRPLUS is perhaps our new favourite; fitted with Corozo nut buttons, patch pockets and single button cuffs.

SIRPLUS Corduroy Chore Jacket

SIRPLUS Corduroy Chore Jacket

£250.00

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Splitting hairs: Alott Sea Salt Spray, from Humānery

Combing through grooming products can be a slog. Thankfully, Humānery has de-tangled the whole knotty process — curating a bunch of the best shampoos, salves and sprays on the men’s market. This is the latter; a styling spray suffused with natural ingredients including Anglesey’s award-winning ‘Halen Môn’ sea salt and bergamot.

Alott Sea Salt Spray

Alott Sea Salt Spray

£22.00

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Drop top: 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider

It’s been over three years since the iconic Italian marque rolled out its full-blooded Roma. Now, the grand tourer comes in a ‘Spider’ variant; the first front-engined soft-top droptop offered by the Maranello-based brand since 1969. And that new roof, cut from a bespoke five-layer fabric, can be deployed in just 13.5 seconds.

Tune up: Rimowa x Gewa Violin Case

Georg Walther founded GEWA, a small violin-making enterprise, almost a century ago — in 1925. This year, securing both his legacy and scores of stringed instruments, fellow German brand Rimowa has unveiled this grooved aluminium violin case, featuring a leather handle, microfibre lining, hygrometer and humidifier.

Rimowa x Gewa Violin Case

Rimowa x Gewa Violin Case

£2670.00

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Raise a glass: The Hennessy X.O Limited Edition by Kim Jones

Although the acclaimed fashion designer’s collaboration with Maison Hennessy features a £25,000 ‘Masterpiece’ bottle made from titanium, we’d opt for this more affordable — but no less striking — aluminium decanter, swathed around a bottle of the brand’s peppery, chocolatey, vanilla-sipping spirit; the inimitable X.O.

The Hennessy X.O Limited Edition by Kim Jones

The Hennessy X.O Limited Edition by Kim Jones

£200.00

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Lighten up: Luca Faloni ‘Lipari’ Linen Trousers

It’s an Italian island — if you were wondering — bobbing just off the northern coast of Sicily. But, while the original ‘Lipari’ may be the mother of all sun-traps, its lightweight, linen namesake is the pinnacle of summer dressing. Tapered, relaxed and utterly rollable, these strides will keep you comfortable from the cab to Capri.

Luca Faloni ‘Lipari’ Linen Trousers

Luca Faloni ‘Lipari’ Linen Trousers

£150.00

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Playing with fire: Savoir Luxury Candle

Hyacinth has a bundle of benefits. It can soothe a sore throat, improve digestion and even lower your cholesterol. So, even though we wouldn’t recommend taking a bite of your bedside candle, these all-natural credentials make a solid slow-burning case for Savoir Beds’ new release. The best part? It’s made from 100% soy wax.

Savoir Luxury Candle

Savoir Luxury Candle

£39.00

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Pole position: Oracle Red Bull ‘RB18’ Racing Simulator

Available from May, this official ‘Show Car Simulator’ looks like someone sheared off the front of Verstappen’s single-seater and slapped a flatscreen on it. You can actually choose between Verstappen or Pérez’s livery, but the set-up stays the same: AOC gaming screen, force feedback paddle steering wheel and Z906 Ultimate THX surround sound.

Oracle Red Bull ‘RB18’ Racing Simulator

Oracle Red Bull ‘RB18’ Racing Simulator

£99999.00

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Comb through: Patrick’s ‘RD2’ Anti Hair Loss Serum

How many ingredients does it take to stop a receding hairline? According to the Australian grooming aces at Patrick’s, exactly 24. And, whether that be ‘Baicapil’ or ‘Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1’, ‘Caffeine’ or ‘Capixyl’, this game-changing, hair-raising formula promises to promote thicker, fuller and healthier hair within mere months.

Patrick’s ‘RD2’ Anti Hair Loss Serum

Patrick’s ‘RD2’ Anti Hair Loss Serum

£92.00

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