Words: Jemima Wilson
Whether you’re a motoring fan or a sailing enthusiast, this week’s Editor’s Picks presents a hand-curated selection of new releases, which will appeal to your adventurous side. Add Deakin & Francis’ Sterling Silver Speed Boat Cufflinks as a playful yet suave finishing touch to formal attire, and pack Aubin’s Chub Borg Gilet and Paul & Shark’s White Leather Sneakers for your next boating trip. Those who like to take a drive on the wild side will be keen to get behind the wheel of the Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition by The Little Car Company – a vehicle built to provide adrenaline junkies with endless off-road fun – and to get absorbed in the pages of a new photographic coffee table book recreating the energy, madness (and occasional terror!) of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Check it out…
Precious time: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton
Rado’s new Skeleton watch showcases a fascinating view of the inner workings of its innovative R808 movement – a marvel of contrasts, know-how and clever geometry. It’s equipped with an anti-magnetic and highly-reliable NivachronTM hairspring that’s been tested in five positions and provides up to 80 hours of power reserve. The matt-finish case is framed by a circular-brushed plasma ceramic bezel insert, and the hands are treated with white Super-LumiNova® to enhance readability in low-light conditions.
Off the cuff: Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Speed Boat Cufflinks
Since 1786, Deakin & Francis has continued to build on the heritage and family values that have been created over the past two centuries. Worthy of being worn by James Bond himself, these sterling silver speed boat cufflinks are playful yet sophisticated – very 007! As part of its new Marine Collection inspired by nautical themes, the attention to detail of these boating cufflinks combines refined style and fun gadgetry, featuring polished teak decking and seating for two.
Perfect scents: Floris Limited Edition Spiced Bergamot Eau De Parfum
Created by Floris’ in-house perfumery team at 89 Jermyn Street, ‘Spiced Bergamot’ Eau de Parfum is a reinterpretation of the original Malmaison fragrance, originally released in the first half of the 19th century. This new, limited edition version has been crafted with lighter top notes and incorporates a stronger woody character, capturing sparkling bergamot and gentle citrus blossom, layered with the spicy combination of white jasmine, ginger and dianthus – perfect for taking you effortlessly from daytime to evening.
Wild ride: Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition by The Little Car Company
Based on the original Tamiya Wild One (58050) radio-controlled car – first released in 1985 – the highly anticipated Tamiya Wild One MAX has been relaunched as a full-scale, limited run Launch Edition vehicle manufactured by The Little Car Company. Road legal in the UK and EU, the high specification car features Cobra bucket seats with 4-point harnesses, an IP-rated 5” digital screen with marine specification switches and Brembo disc brakes all round. The car runs on 14” Maxxis off-road tyres at the front and rear, making light work of all terrains.
Layering up: Aubin Chub Borg Gilet
Established in 2008 as the elder sibling to the Brand’s former stable mate, Jack Wills, Aubin & Wills is now independently owned by its original founder Peter Williams, and has long prided itself in producing best-in-class products with timeless appeal. A gilet is one of the most versatile pieces you can have in your wardrobe during the British summer, and Aubin’s Chub Borg gilet is an ideal transitional layer, made using recycled polyester fleece, with a sporty yet classic aesthetic.
Foot in the door: DUKE + DEXTER The Rochambeau Club Penny Loafer
DUKE + DEXTER has jetted off to the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region to launch a premium, limited edition bold green suede version of its signature Wilde Penny Loafer. The new collaboration with the French Riviera’s most ‘prestigious yet welcoming members only institution’, The Rochambeau Club, features the club’s logo embossed alongside DUKE + DEXTER’s logo on the tanned leather insoles. The classic 25mm compounded rubber sole has been swapped for a wooden crepe sole underfoot.
Day and night: Éditions Cercle d'Art 24 HOURS OF LE MANS – 1923-2023
Iconic Le Mans moments have been captured in countless photographs in the past 100 years, since the legendary 24-hour race began. From black & white to vivid colour, these images showcase the exhilarating cars and people – drivers, engineers, mechanics and spectators – who bring the race to life. This luxurious book of more than 360 pages, is presented like an album of mostly unpublished photos, recreating the energy, madness, (and occasional terror!) of this renowned sporting event.
Made in Britain: Community Clothing Chest Stripe Rugby Shirt
This British clothing brand and social enterprise founded by Patrick Grant has a simple mission – to make the very best quality everyday clothing from the best natural materials in the best factories in the UK. It’s no surprise The Community Clothing rugby shirts have become a cult item and best seller, with each one being cut and sewn by specialist manufacturers in the UK. They are knitted in Rugby, cut and sewn in Nottingham and the fabric is dyed and finished in Leicester.
Step to it: Paul & Shark White Leather Sneakers
Paul & Shark began in the early 1970s, when Paolo (Paul) Dini, Gian Ludovico’s eldest son, found a sail from an old 18th-century clipper in Maine, inscribed “Paul&Shark”. Since then, the brand has been inspired by the universe of yachting, the outdoor life, performance and elegance, with a deep respect for the Planet. The brand has just released the first drop of its fall/winter 23 collection, including a new leather sneaker in a colour block design, which is as suited to boat life as it is for the city.
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