Words: Jemima Wilson
We’re living life in the fast lane with not one, but two super car launches in our Editor’s Picks selection this week – the first all-electric convertible sports car from Wiesmann, and the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren ever made. For those who enjoy a slower pace of life, we recommend sitting back and relaxing with a glass of the new Rock Angel Rosé, and for a taste of the Amalfi coast, sipping a G&T made with Malfy Gin Con Limone. See all our picks below…
Electrifying an icon: Wiesmann Project Thunderball
Revealed at Salon Prive last week, this is the world’s first all-electric convertible sports car, with a target range of 500km. Power comes from twin electric rear-mid mounted motors, delivering up to 500kW (680hp) to the rear wheels and 1100 Nm of torque, resulting in a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) sprint acceleration time of 2.9 seconds. Crafted from advanced carbon fibre, its remarkable agility and handling make it more than worthy of the Wiesmann badge.
Soft touch: Connolly Dark Denim Blouson Jacket
Founded in 1878 as a small saddler and shoe-smith, Connolly evolved to become a globally renowned supplier of fine leather for the automotive industry, and its collections still draw inspiration from classic motor racing. Designed in England but made in Italy, its new Dark Denim Blouson Jacket is crafted from soft cotton with an elasticated waistband and cuffs finished with Connolly horn buttons.
Coming of age: GlenDronach Parliament 21-year-old
Located in the East Highland Hills of Aberdeenshire, GlenDronach Distillery was founded in 1826 on an estate dating back to 1771. Matured in both Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks for a minimum of 21 years, its ‘Parliament’ whiskey continues the great GlenDronach tradition of offering fruit-laden intensity in its single malts.
Like father, like son: Private White V.C. Mini Moleskin Bomber
After Private White V.C.’s CEO’s son Max asked for “a brown bomber jacket from Daddy’s factory” for his birthday, the team decided to make a limited-edition batch of ‘Moleskin Bombers for Boys’ to match the Adult Bomber for this year’s Father’s Day (Sunday 18th June in case you’d forgotten). The Boys’ Moleskin Bomber Jacket is available to pre-order now in Navy and Brown and will be shipped in time for Father’s Day.
Step to it: Tracksmith Eliot Runner
The Eliot running shoe was born from a delight in finding a natural surface while out for a run. Using best-in-class materials including supercritical Pebax®, alongside engineered mesh in the upper and ultra-soft synthetic suede on the collar and eyestays, it’s built in an understated and minimalist silhouette with an eye towards maximum performance and versatility.
Speed machine: McLaren 750S
McLaren’s new rear-wheel drive, V8 supercar takes the renowned 750S to new heights, with astonishing levels of performance, achieving 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and 0-200km/h in 7.2 seconds (Spider 7.3 seconds). Indeed, with its carbon fibre construction and twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine the 750S is the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren ever.
Rocking it: Rock Angel Rosé
Described as ‘Whispering Angel’ in a leather jacket, Rock Angel has a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel, making it a more sophisticated – and edgier – choice. The grapes are grown at the Chateau d’Esclans vineyards in the Cotes de Provence region and consist of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). If you like Sancerre, you’ll love this.
In full flight: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Oceana
IWC has manufactured pilot’s watches since 1936. Taking inspiration from the Navy blue overall worn by pilots, this new chronograph combines a blue ceramic case with a blue dial and a matching blue rubber strap with a denim finish textile inlay. Notoriously difficult to accomplish, coloured ceramics result from a sophisticated manufacturing process mixing zirconium oxide and other metallic oxides.
When life gives you lemons: Malfy Gin Con Limone
Nowhere encapsulates the beauty and carefree spirit of Italy quite like the Amalfi Coast. Inspired by ‘la dolce vita’, every sip of Malfy Gin Con Limone will transport you directly to Amalfi. Distilled in Italy with some of the finest botanicals, including handpicked juniper, Italian sun-ripened lemons and Amalfi lemon peel, it makes a refreshingly zesty G&T.
Cashing in: Carl Friedrik X Secrid Cardprotector
London-based accessories brand Carl Friedrik has collaborated with Dutch wallet maker Secrid to create a limited-edition card holder featuring RFID-blocking technology and Secrid’s patented flip-up technology for added electronic security. It holds up to 6 cards and has a side pocket for notes. Available in 3 leather colourways – chocolate, cognac and black – it has an aluminium interior, automotive-inspired stitching and burnished leather edges.
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