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Gucci Menswear Spring Summer 2016
Gucci menswear collection Spring Summer 2016 sees a return to the Gucci of yesteryear albeit with some modern hues. It is almost as if the photographer has traveled back in time and captured the essence of Gucci’s ‘heyday’ with an HD camera. That is a compliment, I assure you; this collection serves as a stark…
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ICELAND CLIFFSIDE RETREAT by Alex Hogrefe
“Why is it that the Bond villains always seem to have the nicest pads? What about the good guys…?” Just one of the many questions I ponder as I cast my eyes over another concept masterpiece by Alex Hogrefe. Yes, unfortunately it is a concept – for the time being at least. Alex is a…
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Super Cedar by Byredo
The latest fragrance from Scandinavian fragrance house Byredo is quite literally the superlative of a cedar-embodied parfum. Called Super Cedar, the fragrance is constructed based on the literal meaning of the words; Super and Cedar. Evocative of log cabins and Scandinavian furniture, cedar adds warmth to the overtly modern. In the perfumer’s palette, it has the…
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Monsieur de Chanel men’s watch by CHANEL
Since the first Chanel women’s watch arrived in 1987 the men’s market have been waiting patiently for their own iteration, and we’re pleased to report that it’s on the horizon. We’re also please to report that, rather than clone the popular ceramic J12 design that proved so popular, they have designed a timepiece truly fitting…
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APEXKNIT BY HERSCHEL SUPPLY
The backpack has long been emblematic of function, a method of transporting your belongings – or tools of trade – that’s steeped in humility, and reminiscent of those days spent trudging to school. But as the sporting and the high-fashion worlds grow closer together and the definition of ‘luxury’ becomes further blurred, the backpack is…
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Innovation: Nike HyperAdapt 1.0
As a child it was always a race to be able to tie your own laces, and almost as soon as you could tie them, you no longer wanted to. What then ensued was a stage of life where at any given opportunity, you would attempt to remove the shoe without having to undo the…
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L’EAU INTENSE by Carven
CARVEN menswear has had a fairly steady resurgence recently among style aficionados following the debut collection by Barnabe Hardy in 2015. With its simple, paired back but effortlessly wearable approach the brand has become cult but also mature in its approach. This synergy has also been expressed by CARVEN PARFUMS in the release of L’EAU…
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The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair #CIFFDK
Think of a trade show, and I picture an unkempt mass of meandering stalls, incoherent in formation and extensive in their number. Perhaps I’ve been tarnished by buying experiences of times past, because the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF[1. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is the leading and most innovative platform in northern Europe, presenting…
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The Club at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
As part of the elevation of London Marriott Park Lane, The Club is set for an update in both visual offerings but also in house activities. Set across 342 square meters the health and well being space will offer a selection of bespoke treatments and give clients a chance to be taken a back by…
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CASAMIGOS TEQUILA
Privately owned by George Clooney, longtime friend, bar & restaurant mogul Rande Gerber, and Discovery Land Company CEO & founder Michael Meldman, Casamigos Tequila is premium tequila that is – “Brought To You By Those Who Drink It” Named after Gerber and Clooney’s houses in Mexico, Casamigos translates to “House of friends” – and…
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The new digital dunhill Home
The increasing demand of instant information and the global nature of the market place has meant that a brand’s digital space is now more important than ever. This is something not lost on British luxury menswear brand dunhill London, as they have recently unveiled their new digital home. Not just an augmentation of previous ecommerce…
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The 570GT by McLaren Automotive
McLaren have long been known for their dynamic, high performance cars that have ‘wowed’ professionals and enthusiasts alike on the track. But while this new breed of McLaren road cars share the same design characteristics and have inherited the technological performance aspects of their forefathers, they represent a new dimension for the McLaren brand –…
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Smoke + Mirrors by L’OBJET
Inspired by the timeless allure of games, magic and mystery, the collection debuted at the January 2016 Maison & Objet. A mélange of fine textures and finishes, L’OBJET have unveiled its latest collection, Smoke + Mirrors. The new pieces express a more playful side of L’OBJET, using a variety of materials in unexpected combinations. Featuring…
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Community Clothing by Patrick Grant
Across all mediums of business, models are changing and the knock-on effect is multiple, impacting traditional methods of production. With a particular focus on the Fashion industry, Patrick Grant (Award winning designer and Creative Director of E.Tautz [1. Patrick Grant won the British Fashion Council’s Menswear Designer of the Year award in December 2010 for…