Editor's Picks: Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 Speaker, Delamain Cognac, Whispering Angel Rosé, Maddox Gallery x Connor Brothers
Spooky season is upon us. So we've compiled a list of the finest drinks, speakers, and more to get the festivities going.
Words: Chris Cotonou
Spooky season is upon us. But in between wearing your grizzly masks and creepy costumes, you’ll want to remain looking (and feeling) your absolute best. This week’s Editor’s Picks has enough festivity—between a brilliant Whispering Angel Rosé, Delamain Cognac, and RNLI Salcombe gin—as well as a grand new Bang & Olufsen speaker to get the party going. We’re also putting the spotlight on &Sons Western-inspired Shearling Coat, (the statement jacket of the season?) essential Luca Faloni jumpers…and as always, picture-perfect artwork to decorate your home—on offer by no less than London’s Maddox Art Gallery. Happy Halloween to those who celebrate.
&Sons Aspen Shearling Coat
The cold weather is a great excuse to channel your inner Butch Cassidy and adopt Western styling to your winter wardrobe. &Sons have built a reputation for hard-wearing, supremely well-made menswear, and their Aspen jacket is no different. A shearling coat hand-crafted in Somerset, England, it features 100% French merino sheepskin lining and pays homage to original shapes worn by ranchers and aviators with a modern fit.
Salt Grooming Marine Mist
Men: please do not underestimate the power of a premium sea-salt spray for your hair this winter—and Salt Grooming’s Marine Mist should be your go-to. Formulated with natural, organic actives, it brings volume, grip, and texture to your follicles, so your hair looks as vibrant as it does during the summer months.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 Speaker
Sound experts Bang & Olufsen consider this their most versatile speaker to date, but it’s also an example of artisanal wizardry. The Beosound is handcrafted using over 3,500 aluminium discs in the brand’s Struer-based Factory 5. The modular design allows you to swap the front cover for a different look, and ensures it can be repaired and upgraded for an extended lifespan. The Beosound is a speaker for life.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound
£1499.00
Delamain Cognac Pale & Dry
What better way to warm your cockles than by sipping on this exquisite cognac by Delamain? The house has produced exceptional Cognac for over two centuries, and their special ingredient is time: XO Cognacs, by law, must be aged for at least six years. This one is aged for an average 25, made exclusively from eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and has a fragrant fruity taste.
Luca Faloni Crew Neck
We’re big fans of Luca Faloni’s timeless luxury basics at Gentleman’s Journal, and the Crew Neck is a must for your winter wardrobe. In blue, hunting green, or camel, it might look simple but it’s an example of Italian craft: knitted in 100% four-ply cashmere from the prestigious Cariaggi Fine Yarns collection. It also pairs with anything from tailoring to jeans and chelsea boots.
Maddox Gallery: Connor Brothers
The Connor Brothers have built a reputation for thought-provoking, but stylish, images that have social relevancy and vibrancy in spades. Their work is highly sought-after, and the Maddox Gallery are offering examples to introduce to your home or office.
Four Seas RNLI x Salcombe Gin
One of the finest gins on the market, Salcombe Gin has collaborated with the heroic Royal National Lifeboat Institution on Four Seas gin—with the proceeds going to help save lives at sea. Not only is purchasing each bottle a good cause, but Four Seas is delicious; showcasing four key botanicals, led by lemons smoked over Scottish whisky barrel wood chips. An absolute must for your collection.
Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé
Who said that rosé is only for the summer? The crisp, fruity Whispering Angel is perfect all-year-round, and it’s worth mentioning their partnership with London’s Somerset House this season, where festive pop-ups exclusively serving the wine will open around the famous ice-rink—from cocktails and more. But that’s no excuse to not keep a bottle at home, too.
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