Wishlist: Soundbar, Marr Jacket and Cartier Cufflinks
From a dining table to a dapper haircut, this is what we want this week...
For its inaugural collection, English bag-maker Bennett Winch has designed a selection of holdalls, backpacks and other luxury accessories – all of which have been crafted with modern day demands in mind. This waterproof canvas weekender is the range’s signature offering, and it’s been made to make the best possible use of every inch of space inside.
Complete with compartments for workwear and sportswear, as well as sleeves for your phone, passport and wallet, this is the ideal accessory to take on an autumn city break or for everyday use. And with premium full grain leather trims and solid brass hardware welded in London, each one is guaranteed to last you a lifetime.
Named after the 18-mile pebble beach found on Dorset’s Jurassic coast, the Chesil dining table makes for an elegant way to host families and guests in your abode. Handcrafted from start to finish, each one is made from powder-coated steels frames and a solid European oak top that’s been finished with a clear matte lacquer. For full effect, place alongside the Chesil bench and top with Nordic-style crockery.
With the British sun hidden away again until 2018, it’s time for your flowing summer locks to get a much deserved tidy-up. And we can’t think of many places that can rival Ted’s Grooming Room when it comes to giving you a razor sharp chop. Each in-house stylist uses ancient techniques taken from the Ottoman Empire to provide you with whatever styling you require, while additional services such as a hot-towel Turkish shave and massage make for a relaxing afternoon in the barber’s chair. Better still, with ten walk-in outposts based in central London, you’ll be safe in the knowledge that you can always pop-in for a last-minute fix.
The much-anticipated JW Anderson x Uniqlo collaboration has finally landed in-store and online. Moving away from its experimental designs (and high-prices), the latest collection from the British fashion house is made up of moderately priced menswear items that have been inspired by head designer Jonathan Anderson’s upbringing in the harsh elements of Northern Ireland and Britain – so expect plenty of cable knits, highland tartans and rugby stripes. Our pick of the lot? The fair isle roll neck: a perfect balance between JW Anderson’s heritage look and Uniqlo’s simplistic style.
Combining unrivalled sound with minimalist aesthetics, Q Acoustics’s M2 Soundbase aims to boost your TV’s audio quality (just like a soundbar), but in a way that blends seamlessly into your interior. Compact and versatile, it measures 550 x 93 x 338mm and can either sit under your TV, between its the legs, directly under a central pedestal or inside your AV cabinet alongside other consoles and boxes.
Twin BMR (balanced mode radiator) speakers also create a 180-degree sound with a wide ‘sweet spot’, while the wooden cabinet dampens and braces sound in order to prevent any vibrations. You want it.
No matter the occasion this upcoming party season, make sure to give your shirt sleeves a hit of modern finesse. With stone bars in solid yellow gold, lapis lazuli, aventurine, nephrite jade, dolomite and onyx, this cufflink set by luxury jewellery maker Cartier has you covered on all fronts. The gold-trimmed presentation box alone is worth purchasing.
Want something to balance-out your understated outfit? This statement piece should do the trick. Inspired by the Mod era, the Marr is a mid-length coat designed with a bold, houndstooth-like checked pattern to help you stand out from the crowd of beige trenches and green parkas this season. Best-worn with slim-fit black jeans and a 50s-inspired rollneck.
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