Editors' Picks: Dior Chiffre Rouge watch, Church's Chelsea boots and Brioni jacket
Words: Zak Maoui
As we move into February, things are getting a little lighter. The mood's lifting. Dry January is over. The weather is sort of picking up, which means your heavy-duty ski gear needn't be used for the walk to work. And most importantly, post-Christmas finances are looking up, as you've had a month of cutting back. And so with all that in mind, it's time to give yourself a treat, and as ever, we're on hand to show you what's good to buy right now.
Émigré tote bag
Émigré's tote bag is a versatile bit of equipment that every modern day guy needs. It comes with two plush padded compartments, secured with a strap and magnet closure to protect your laptop and other electronic devices up to 16". Meanwhile it has multiple pen loops and organisational compartments for all your business needs, and is cut from an ultra lightweight, abrasion and water resistant outer shell, which makes it ideal for a wet morning commute.
Brioni jacket
February is a little warmer than January, and calls for a change in your outerwear. This padded overshirt is made from a soft blend of virgin wool and cashmere, and padded with goose down for a lightweight insulation. It'll keep you warm, but isn't so heavy that when you enter work each morning you'll be sweating.
Church's Chelsea boots
A Chelsea boot is an essential for any guy who wants to look their best. With a refined feel, Church's classic Amberley L takes the best of this traditional style and modernises it. It comes in a soft suede, has easy-slip-on access and a slight heel for a smarter edge.
Hamilton Aviation Pilot Auto
One for proper aviation nuts, the Khaki Pilot Auto from Hamilton evokes the spirit of exploration and adventure of the brand's signature Khaki. The 36mm is the same as before, but a smaller size answers the trend call for smaller watches. Powered by a H-10 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron balance spring, it does all you'd need for a watch both up in the sky and down on the ground.
Singleton of Glen Ord
Now that dry January is over, it's time to grab a bottle of something nice. Intensely rich, fruity and smooth, The Singleton of Glen Ord has an indulgent nature. It mingles fruity top notes of dried apple and savoury sage with plums enrobed in dark chocolate. Bottoms up.
Dior Chiffre Rouge watch
Dior does watches. It's been a while, sure, but the French maison does them. After nearly a decade Dior had decided to bring back the Chiffre Rouge. Does it want to be a part of the big fashion watch conversation between the likes of Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Fendi? Likely, but Dior's in house design chiefs also know a good thing when they see it. The Chiffre Rouge comes in five different versions, sized at 38mm and 41mm, and each watch features a red crown at four o’clock that has a CDA (Christian Dior) on it with matching rouge hands. The number eight is the only visible number, because it was Dior's lucky number. But this isn't just a fashion watch. This is a fine piece of haute horology. One that we're hoping sticks around. Although each will be limited to between 100 and 300 pieces.
OnePlus 12 phone
Tech brand OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 12 Series, its newest flagship phones which have been a decade in the making. The OnePlus 12 is an all-around phone which has been designed to deliver uncompromising performance and unparalleled experience. It combines a modern design, OnePlus' Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform with proprietary Trinity Engine, a new 2K 120Hz ProXDR display, 100W Supervooc fast charging and 50W Airvooc wireless charging. The best bit about it? It comes with an unrivalled 4th Gen Hasselblad camera, which is easily one of the best phone cameras on the market right now.
Luca Falconi polo shirt
Knitted in Bergamo, Northern Italy, with 100 per cent two ply pure cashmere from the prestigious Cariaggi Fine Yarns Collection, this might be the finest polo shirt on the planet.
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