Editor’s Picks: Steve McQueen’s wheels, a printed shirt for summer and a gold cigar lighter
From bespoke whisky to 'bulletproof' trousers, this is what we want this week...
Words: Joe Barnes
Another week, another carefully curated selection of the very best in luxury from the GJ team here in London.
Whatever you’re looking for — as long as that’s an actor’s old motorbike and cigar lighter worth more than the average car — we’ve got you covered.
Work it hard: OMEGA denim Railmaster
With its tough reliable design and superb anti-magnetic properties, the original 1957 OMEGA Railmaster was perfectly suited to a hard day’s work in the factory. This updated collection from Omega proudly pays tribute to that industrial past with a new denim-inspired model.
For any given Sunday: Steve McQueen's wheels
If you want to channel your inner Steve McQueen — and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t? — now’s your chance. The actor’s 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross, driven during his starring role in On Any Sunday, is up for auction at Bonhams.
Supercharge your summer: Gitman Vintage shirt
If you’re still on the fence about the current trend for tropical print shirts, it’s time to drop down on the ‘for’ side and join us by the pool. Cut from lightweight cotton-poplin and printed with swaying palms and leaping marlins, this Gitman Vintage number will keep you looking cool, figuratively and literally, till the first leaves of the autumn drop.
Your Cohibas deserves this: S.T. Dupont Complication
Up the ante with colleagues or clients at your next dinner party by lighting their Cohibas with this incredible lighter from the celebrated Parisian maison, Dupont. Built from 200 parts, this isn’t your garden variety corner shop lighter. Instead, before you spark up, you’ll need to enter a three-digit secret code to open the cap.
Follow the French: Ami Breton Stripes Crewneck
When the sun goes down on your BBQ, and the quality conversation stretches out into the night, you’ll need a quality sweater to see you through in style. Look no further than this classic French number (beret and onion necklace not required).
Make time for: Alludens Patron Graphite X Perforated Leather
Allow us to preset a modern, sharp interpretation of the Patron from a rising UK accessories brand. Hallmarked by the brushed PVD gunmetal case, silver and black detailing, and finished with a handmade, perforated leather strap, this a watch we certainly have time for.
Make it personal: Bespoke WhistlePig Blend
What’s better than a great whiskey? One that’s expertly blended to your own unique taste. This noted Vermont distillery are providing enthusiasts the kit, personalised label, and – if they choose – a pick of their barrel at the WhistlePig Farm, New England. We’ll raise a glass to that.
Find your perfect fit: Spoke Bulletproof trousers
London-based clothing brand Spoke have carved an impressive niche for themselves, cutting clothes in more sizes than your usual S — XL, finishing to order, and then delivering to your front door. On top of that, this pair of chinos hide nano-tech science in the thread and design, making them water repellent and tougher than an overcooked steak.
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