Editor’s Picks: Asprey cocktail shaker, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Slowear sweater and Émigré windbreaker
The best gear in the world right now, from Oris’ newest diver to Tretorn’s wet-weather essentials.
Words: Gentleman's Journal
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it’s Chris Stapleton’s whiskey, or Holland Cooper’s functional fits, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
Asprey Tell Me How Cocktail Shaker
We’re all well-versed in the benefits of the internet and accustomed to having a plethora of information at our fingertips. But, when Asprey first patented their Tell Me How cocktail shaker in the 1930s, this was the iPhone of barware. Made of sterling silver and sporting a sleek outer sleeve that showcases eight classic cocktail recipes, this stalwart of the Asprey range remains the same conversation piece it was ninety years ago and is still a stunning addition to any home bar.
Émigré Sport Kit Windbreaker
It’s rare to find a windbreaker one can brag about. Mere mention of the term conjures images of a permanently damp, scrunched-up garment that cowers in the car boot, for emergencies only (and sometimes not even then). Thankfully, Émigré is changing perceptions with their Sport Kit Training Jacket. As you might expect, it’s fully packable, and comes with the minimalist aesthetic, but maximum tech approach that the brand is known for. It’s equipped with a moisture-wicking and anti-bacterial finish in addition to water and UV protection, making it a year-round essential.
Oris Divers Date
Can you call it a watch collection if it doesn’t include a dive watch? Is a question frequently posed on Instagram and in the more horology-inclined corners of Reddit. The straight answer is ‘yes,’ but when watches like the Oris Divers Date exist, such collections should be few and far between. Inspired by the original 1965 design, the Divers Date sports an Oris Calibre 733 automatic movement (ensuring 41 hours of power reserve) in addition to a robust ceramic bezel designed to withstand knocks and scrapes both above and below sea level.
Tretorn YAN x 10CC Boots
We make no secret of our love of suede Chelsea boots. For autumn and winter there are few better options. That being said, and British weather being as it is, there are days where we just don’t want to put our suedes through it. And on those days, we’re thankful for Swedish brand, Tretorn. Known for their hardy and weather repellent gear, their latest collaboration with Milanese concept store 10 Corso Como boasts a natural rubber outer and neoprene layer to ensure dry and warm soles for the harsher months ahead.
Slowear Crew Knit Sweater
It’s easy to convince ourselves that we have enough sweaters. We build a collection over time and the thought of a new addition seems lavish and reckless. However, we implore you to delve into your drawers and assess how many little holes have become quite sizeable, and exactly how loose the collars and cuffs have become. When the results are as expected, we suggest investing in this Geelong wool upgrade from Slowear. Taking its name from the Australian region of origin, it’s soft and snug, and will make a comfortable wardrobe staple for years to come.
Buffalo Trace Traveller Whiskey
If you have ever wondered what would happen if you put a Grammy award-winning country singer in a room with a renowned Master Distiller, the outcome is Traveller Whiskey. The product of a creative marriage between Chris Stapleton (of Tennessee Whiskey fame) and Buffalo Trace Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley, this blended whiskey was selected from over fifty blends sampled and brings together vanilla and shortbread on the nose, and toasted nut and spice on the palate. Hat and spurs are sold separately.
Holland Cooper Field Coat
It’s hard to overlook the practicality of the modern field coat. No longer an item reserved for exposed moors and dewy farmland, the Stamford Field Coat from Holland Cooper is as functional on a shoot as it is for general autumn/winter meanderings. The waterproof shell keeps the rain outside, and the four-pocket design keeps the essentials close and the hands warm. Never a brand to overlook the details, Holland Cooper has also included a removable gilet inner to take the wearer seamlessly from peg to pub.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger
It’s been sixty years since we were introduced to Auric Goldfinger’s original Rolls-Royce Phantom III cutting a rich yellow silhouette alongside Stoke Park’s perfectly manicured greens. Now, to commemorate the milestone, Rolls-Royce has released a 2024 reimagination. This one-of-one edition has been designed with the cinephile in mind; the interior artwork mirrors a map of the Swiss Alps, the dashboard clock is framed by unmistakeable Bond-intro rifling, and one only needs to open the boot lid to see a projection of the iconic 007 logo. The most surprising addition, however, a mounted gold-plated putter. Do we expect you to talk? No, we expect you to buy!
Moonswatch Mission to Earthphase
The latest chronograph in the MoonSwatch collection, the Mission to Earthphase not only celebrates both the Moon and the Earth, but has made watchmaking history as the first timepiece to include an Earth phase. No detail has been overlooked, and the brand has used digital printing to replicate the surface of the Moon on the dial, made use of UV ink to highlight the oceans of the Earth, and even included Neil Armstrong’s footprint on the battery cover.
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