Editor’s Picks: BBQ Tools, Electric Hummer and Interactive Fitness Mirror
From a pair of heavyweight, hard-soled Chelsea boots to Bang & Olufsen’s latest pair of on-ear headphones, this is what we want this week…
Words: Jonathan Wells
This week, we’ve supersized our Editor’s Picks. We’ve rolled out two huge new SUVs, uncorked a truly monumental bottle of rosé and even slipped on a pair of sizeable, chunky-soled boots from Edward Green.
Elsewhere, we’ve uncovered products to bulk you up — including a new interactive workout mirror and some soothing CBD post-exercise balm. And, for good tasty measure, we’ve even beefed up your barbecuing kit with some meaty new tools from British brand Blenheim Forge. So big up, stand out and read on; this is what we want this week…
Hear us out: Beoplay HX ANC Headphones
Bang & Olufsen never disappoint. And these, the Beoplay HX Active Noise Cancellation headphones, are the latest impressive lambskin-trimmed innovation from the brand. Fitted with two custom-designed speakers, individual sound profiles customisable on the BeoSonic app and a 35-hour battery life, they’re an essential for modern life.
Copper-bottomed: Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42
It’s the copper dial that does it for us. Breitling’s latest Premier pays homage to three generations of inventors – Léon, Gaston & Willy Breitling — and brings the timeless elegance of the brand’s signature chronograph back to life. That means grooves on the case sides, vintage-inspired hands and that rich, sumptuously coloured dial.
Trail blazer: 2023 Hummer EV SUV
‘The next all-electric supertruck’. That’s how Hummer describes its bulky, battery-powered new SUV. And it’s not far off. With a range of over 300 miles, up to 830 horsepower and the brand’s signature ‘Super Cruise’ hands-free driving feature, it really is a car that can do it all. Our favourite feature? ‘Crabwalk’ capability — it can drive diagonally.
Smooth as silk: Ralph Lauren Kent Silk-Tweed Sport Coat
Who says tweed is only for winter? Ralph Lauren sure doesn’t. This new ‘Kent’ silk-tweed sport coat stands fine-canvassed testament to that. Crafted with a tight herringbone texture, this jacket is lightly constructed and features a softer shoulder perfect for relaxed summer dressing. One for those long-awaited, open-top roadtrips.
Done with mirrors: VAHA X Interactive Home Mirror
Later this month, the VAHA interactive home mirror will finally launch in Britain. We can’t wait — as we’re in dire need of that final burst of summer fitness motivation. Thankfully, this futuristic, standalone mirror delivers. With a 43-inch touchscreen hidden below its shiny surface, the VAHA X uses smart sensor tracking, guided training and (perhaps most importantly) Spotify compatibility to keep you stimulated and driven.
Step out: Edward Green Newmarket Chelsea Boots
These freshly-soled ‘Newmarket’ boots from heritage shoemaker Edward Green have bulked up the iconic Chelsea style for spring. The leather is a waxy Delapré from the Rhine Valley. The soles are rugged, rubber and made by Ridgeway. And the entire heavy-duty package is storm-welted together for a chunky look and eye-catching comfort.
Green with envy: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph
We can’t get enough of Audemars Piguet’s new fixation with the colour green. A few weeks ago, we featured the smoky emerald dial of the brand’s Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin, and this week it’s the flying tourbillon, green-Tapisseried turn of this striking Selfwinding Chronograph. Highly symmetrical and with an 18-carat yellow gold case, it’s a vibrant, viridescent treat.
Back on track: Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Ultimate Edition
Talking of the colour green, take a look at this latest Range Rover special edition. In a bespoke satin finish ‘Orchard Green’ paint, the SVAutobiography Dynamic Ultimate Edition is the pinnacle of Range Rover design and master craftsmanship, featuring special edition scripting on the bonnet, exclusive vintage tan and carbon fibre interior and — hot on the electric tail of the Hummer above — MHEV and PHEV powertrain options.
Bottle it: AIX Rosé Nebuchadnezzar
If you haven’t yet stocked up on light, bright pink wine for summer, Gentleman’s Journal Shop has you covered with bottles of crisp, lively AIX rosé. But, if you want to do one better, we’ve also found this Nebuchadnezzar of the stuff; 15 fresh, fruity litres of this salmon-coloured summer staple poised for your first post-lockdown garden party.
Sharpen up: Blenheim Forge BBQ Knife and Tool Sets
They’re sharp, those craftsmen and blacksmiths over at Blenheim Forge. That’s why, as Britain’s barbecues begin to heat up again this summer, the savvy artisans have teamed up with BRAT restaurant to develop a set of utensils specifically for cooking over fire. Including a scimitar, cleaver, coning knife and many prongs and tongs, this set will make a handsome addition to any al fresco lunch.
Work out: Cannaray Muscle Balm
The UK’s leading CBD brand, Cannaray, has an award-winning muscle balm that’ll see you right this summer. Formulated using aloe, arnica, shea butter and eucalyptus, it’s an incredibly effective essential for any serious athlete’s post-workout care regime. And, what’s more, it’s fully vegetarian and infused with CBD for that extra hit of relaxation.
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