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Eclectic Fragrance
Fragrance is a world of many choices, so we have decided to present you with our selection – for both men and women – of timeless scents, scents that will be as relevant in the next 10 years as they have been for the last 50. That’s not to say that any one is better…
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Mr Porter | London Designers x Grenson Exclusive Shoe Collection
Interpretation and customisation has become an integral part of the fashion sector as consumers look to set new standards of individuality. To show us all how it can be done, Men’s style destination Mr Porter have announced a collaborative initiative with six London menswear designers and British shoe brand Grenson. The idea is that the…
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London Collections: Men AW ’14
London has for many years shown that it is among the best in delivering diversely creative collections, with bellowing trouser shapes and oversized outerwear being a focal point for many up and coming designers. However this season the capital showed something that most had been calling out for: wearable elegance. Gone had the anti fit…
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Nike+ FuelBand SE
Recently, Nike introduced the Nike+ FuelBand SE, the newest version of the iconic Nike+ FuelBand, which seamlessly connects users with a new Nike+ FuelBand App. With this announcement came the creation of much anticipated Nike+ Fuel Lab; an evolution of its popular Nike+ Accelerator program and the first held in San Francisco. These innovations, along…
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Leica Ultravid Colorline Binoculars
Leica Camera AG has expanded its Ultravid range of compact, high-performance binoculars. In addition to the classic models with black leather trim, the Leica Ultravid 8 x 20 and Leica Ultravid 10 x 25 are now also available in stylish ‘Leica Ultravid Colorline’ versions with vibrant coloured leather trims and matching cases. High performance binoculars…
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Frederic Malle: 5 Years of Liberty
The synergy of environment with product is something many purveyors aspire to but a goal that few actually achieve. With French Parfumeur Frédéric Malle, it was a ‘dream’ that five years ago became a reality when his disparately enigmatic range of scents found their home in Liberty London. We say home, and in this sense…
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Grooming at Mr. Porter
Mr. Porter have now launched grooming. It’s not just because they can, but it’s a genuine progression of the business seeking to expand on the customer journey that they have so stylishly put their stamp on over the past few years – yes, Mr Porter.com has only been around since 2011. Hard to believe really…
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INVICTUS by Paco Rabanne
Men’s fragrance has become all the more a competitive segment with a significant increase in the variety of fragrant options and our (mens) increasing collective understanding of fragrance. Gone are the days where you could categorise the majority of male consumers within the remit of the ten leading scents; todays man is much more selectively…
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Alfred Dunhill Portraits of Achievement – Man At Sea
Alfred Dunhill are a brand surrounded in true heritage built on the esteemed history of the now institutional British brand. Despite their current scale, Dunhill always ensure that they champion success gained through honest endeavour, hardwork and a determination to achieve the mastery that fuels accomplishment. Through an ongoing video series called ‘Portraits of Achievement”…
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Blue Series by Comme des Garcons Parfums
There is something about the Comme des Garcons Parfums that despite their variety of ingredient, packaging and theme bears an undercurrent of strategic fragrance construction that even a more untrained nose can recognise. They favour incense based scent, this much is true, but the fact remains that each CDG scent is as disparate as they…
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Mr Porter + Raf Simons SS ’13
Nothing says premium more than true scarcity. Despite recent attempts by high street brands to elevate their brands through collaborative endeavors and perceived scarcity in numbers, the end result is more incendiary popularity – a momentary flash – than a perpetual lauding. That said, true scarcity does exist, and none are more versed in the…
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Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld
When it comes to purpose in design there are few more precise in manner, process and distinction than Herr Karl Lagerfeld. This controversially talented designer has been involved multiple facets of design in throughout his perpetual career. “What I enjoy most is doing something I’ve never done before.” – Karl Lagerfeld While in modern terms…
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Brooks Brothers present “The Great Gatsby”
A Limited Edition Collection Designed in Collaboration with Catherine Martin Brooks Brothers has released a limited-edition menswear collection inspired by the costumes in Baz Luhrmann’s film “The Great Gatsby.” The collaborative effort, unprecedented among past Brooks Brothers partnerships in its depth and scale, consists of formalwear and daywear, including tuxedos, tailored suits, suiting separates…
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Ermenegildo Zegna Spring Summer 2013
Understandably summer collections take inspiration from the style and fabrication of warmer climates, but this season it seems the luxury sector has its eyes firmly focused on one continent – Africa. Ermenegildo Zegna’s Spring Summer collection suggests a yearning for Couture that is reflected by the steadfast mirror of the modern atelier. The confident yet…