Editor’s Picks: Red Bull Simulator, Hennessy Cognac and Violin Case
From a new auto-tinged Breitling Top Time to the 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider, this is what we want this week…
Words: Jonathan Wells
Gentlemen, start your engines! Because, for this week’s Editor’s Picks, we’ve fired up a collection of high-octane, gear-shifting treats. There’s Ferrari’s latest ‘Spider’, the first front-engined soft-top droptop from the marque in over six decades. There’s a newly-ticking timepiece from Breitling, inspired by the legendary Ford Thunderbird. There’s even a driving simulator, based on Max Verstappen’s championship-winning ‘RB18’ single-seater. So strap in — and scroll on…
Race against time: Breitling Top Time B01 ‘Ford Thunderbird’
The Swiss watchmaker has already revved up models inspired by the Chevrolet Corvette, Shelby Cobra and Ford Mustang — but the latest timepiece in the ‘Top Time’ garage really brings the noise. Taking its cues from the Ford Thunderbird, expect cambered sapphire glass, a COSC-certified chronograph movement and a racing red strap.
Flake out: REIN Shampoo and Conditioner
When James Want, the owner of Australian men’s lifestyle publication, Boss Hunting, comes across a problem, he’ll solve it — in style. And, to tackle the flurries of dandruff many men struggle with, Want recently created REIN; a minimalist, maritime-scented spin on shampoo that uses natural ingredients (including menthol, mandarin and cedarwood) to hydrate your hair and nourish your scalp. It’s non-toxic, nice on the nose — and is available alongside a conditioner in a pair of truly handsome bottles.
Waste not: SIRPLUS Corduroy Chore Jacket
During the last decade, the humble chore jacket has ascended to style staple-dom. We’ve seen suede spins, velvet twists and even luxurious vicuna overshirts. But this caramel corduroy option from sustainable style mavens SIRPLUS is perhaps our new favourite; fitted with Corozo nut buttons, patch pockets and single button cuffs.
Splitting hairs: Alott Sea Salt Spray, from Humānery
Combing through grooming products can be a slog. Thankfully, Humānery has de-tangled the whole knotty process — curating a bunch of the best shampoos, salves and sprays on the men’s market. This is the latter; a styling spray suffused with natural ingredients including Anglesey’s award-winning ‘Halen Môn’ sea salt and bergamot.
Drop top: 2024 Ferrari Roma Spider
It’s been over three years since the iconic Italian marque rolled out its full-blooded Roma. Now, the grand tourer comes in a ‘Spider’ variant; the first front-engined soft-top droptop offered by the Maranello-based brand since 1969. And that new roof, cut from a bespoke five-layer fabric, can be deployed in just 13.5 seconds.
Tune up: Rimowa x Gewa Violin Case
Georg Walther founded GEWA, a small violin-making enterprise, almost a century ago — in 1925. This year, securing both his legacy and scores of stringed instruments, fellow German brand Rimowa has unveiled this grooved aluminium violin case, featuring a leather handle, microfibre lining, hygrometer and humidifier.
Raise a glass: The Hennessy X.O Limited Edition by Kim Jones
Although the acclaimed fashion designer’s collaboration with Maison Hennessy features a £25,000 ‘Masterpiece’ bottle made from titanium, we’d opt for this more affordable — but no less striking — aluminium decanter, swathed around a bottle of the brand’s peppery, chocolatey, vanilla-sipping spirit; the inimitable X.O.
Lighten up: Luca Faloni ‘Lipari’ Linen Trousers
It’s an Italian island — if you were wondering — bobbing just off the northern coast of Sicily. But, while the original ‘Lipari’ may be the mother of all sun-traps, its lightweight, linen namesake is the pinnacle of summer dressing. Tapered, relaxed and utterly rollable, these strides will keep you comfortable from the cab to Capri.
Playing with fire: Savoir Luxury Candle
Hyacinth has a bundle of benefits. It can soothe a sore throat, improve digestion and even lower your cholesterol. So, even though we wouldn’t recommend taking a bite of your bedside candle, these all-natural credentials make a solid slow-burning case for Savoir Beds’ new release. The best part? It’s made from 100% soy wax.
Pole position: Oracle Red Bull ‘RB18’ Racing Simulator
Available from May, this official ‘Show Car Simulator’ looks like someone sheared off the front of Verstappen’s single-seater and slapped a flatscreen on it. You can actually choose between Verstappen or Pérez’s livery, but the set-up stays the same: AOC gaming screen, force feedback paddle steering wheel and Z906 Ultimate THX surround sound.
Comb through: Patrick’s ‘RD2’ Anti Hair Loss Serum
How many ingredients does it take to stop a receding hairline? According to the Australian grooming aces at Patrick’s, exactly 24. And, whether that be ‘Baicapil’ or ‘Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1’, ‘Caffeine’ or ‘Capixyl’, this game-changing, hair-raising formula promises to promote thicker, fuller and healthier hair within mere months.
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