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Editor’s Picks: John Smedley rugby shirt, OMEGA watch and Tracksmith running shoes
The best gear in the world right now, from Windsor’s classic trench coat to Apple’s latest tech
Words: Dan Scothern
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it’s LOVE BRAND & Co.’s springtime linen or Duke+Dexter’s every-day carry, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
Billecart Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire 2009
Sourced from a single, one-hectare vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, this Blanc de Noir from celebrated maison, Billecart Salmon, is a truly exceptional cuvée that has been carefully aged for over ten years to develop its unique depth and purity. The tenth edition of Clos Saint-Hilaire has been crafted in an ultra-limited quantity, meaning that connoisseurs will have to act fast if they’re looking to try this full-bodied, exotic vintage for themselves.
Windsor Travel Trench Coat
One of the most iconic pieces in both menswear and womenswear, the classic trench coat has been immortalised on screen by the enviably cool likes of Michael Caine, Alain Delon and Audrey Hepburn. Never out of style, we’re hugely fond of this double-breasted version from Switzerland-based luxury brand, Windsor, and the exceptional details, from the belted waist to the buttoned collar and cuffs, to the neat inside pockets make it a functional wardrobe addition for years to come.
Tracksmith Eliot Racer
The speedy younger sibling of the Eliot Runner, Tracksmith’s freshly launched Eliot Racer has firmly thrust the New England based brand into the carbon-plated shoe arena. Constructed with an impressively high energy return but designed without the visual theatrics we’ve become accustomed to with super shoes, the Eliot Racer boasts a 38mm stack height in the heel, a sculpted carbon fibre plate and an aggressive rocker shape to maximise speed and maintain optimal efficiency and comfort.
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer
The first time that OMEGA’s innovative Worldtimer has been introduced to the Seamaster Planet Ocean Collection, the newest addition to the range showcases a striking turquoise varnish dial and an immensely detailed vision of the Earth as seen from above the North Pole. Moving outwards from the map is a 24-hour indicator set against a distinctive polished honeycomb pattern. And the brushed black ceramic bezel and integrated structured rubber strap make it a sturdy piece for the avid traveller.
LOVE BRAND & Co. Deep Blue Andros Linen Shirt
Capturing the essence of vast Caribbean seas and cloudless skies, the Deep Blue Andros Linen Shirt from LOVE BRAND & Co. is the perfect piece to slowly ease us into our spring/summer wardrobes. Crafted from 100 per cent natural Belgian and French linen flax and designed to beautifully loosen and gracefully age with each wear, it’s the ideal shirt for March and April layering before taking the centre stage in summer ensembles.
LØCI FLØ Sneakers
Designed with genuine versatility in mind and suited to a wearer who likes to take plans as they come, the FLØ sneaker from LØCI has been built to pound the city pavements mid-week, galivant around town on the weekend, and finally get that one-rep-max to where it needs to be. Fully vegan, and constructed from recycled ocean plastics, the FLØ sneaker is a true dawn to dusk all-rounder.
John Smedley Merino Wool Stripe Rugby Shirt
British brand, John Smedley, has been making unrivalled knitwear since 1784, and the brand’s newest diffusion line, JS by John Smedley, showcases a craftsmanship and quality that has been continually honed over time. Crafted from 100 per cent merino, and exclusively available at John Lewis, the knitted rugby shirts have caught our eye, and blend seamlessly into any refined, preppy fit.
Schöffel Twickenham II Jacket
The Six Nations might be over, but we’re not out of rugby season just yet, and surprise cold-snaps are still on the cards. Thankfully, the Twickenham II Jacket (or should that be the Allianz II Jacket?) from German outerwear artisans, Schöffel (correctly pronounced ‘show-fel,’ for those wondering), keeps the cooler climes at bay with hefty down padding, and their signature brown trimmed collar.
Duke+Dexter Dean Snake Card Holder
If you’re looking to channel a little John Dutton, but sadly don’t have a head for hats, Duke+Dexter is on hand. Featuring one of the brand’s best-selling prints (rendered by their in-house artists), the Dean Snake Card Holder features six card slots (and a seventh lined in nylon), and can be paired with the brand’s Wild Snake Penny Loafer - featuring the same design - for a lethal dose of sartorial venom.
Apple MacBook Air M4
You don’t simply become the world’s most popular laptop, it’s an accolade that’s earned over time, and Apple has been persistently improving since the first MacBook launched in 2006. Never a brand to rest on its laurels, however, the latest iteration, the MacBook Air M4, has slimmed-down to just 11mm, boasts 18 hours battery life on a single charge, runs up to 23 times faster than the Intelbased MacBook Air 4 , and has been constructed of 50 per cent recycled materials. Suffice it to say, it’s widely admired for a reason.
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