Editor’s Picks: Pal Zileri jacket, Glenmorangie whisky and Montblanc bag
The best gear in the world right now, from IWC’s ‘Lake Tahoe’ chronograph to Plaud’s AI pin.
Each week we present to you some of the best products on the planet. Whether it's thick-knits from Luca Faloni or a nostalgia-inspired timepiece from OMEGA, these are the items that you need to shake up your lifestyle for the better...
Church's Sahara Suede Desert Boot
Originally designed to traverse the demanding terrains and battlefields of North Africa, the desert boot has come a long way since its conception in the 1940s. And while it hasn't seen the front lines in some time, it remains a firm autumnal favourite. Sporting a beaver suede upper and the trademark crepe sole, the Sahara Desert Boot from Church's ensures safe (and suave) passage across any and all damp foliage, and the dark brown finish pairs fantastically with navies, greys and dark greens.
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition 'Lake Tahoe'
Taking its name from the mountainous area frequently flown over by pilots of the U.S Navy TOP GUN School, the ‘Lake Tahoe’ chronograph from IWC adds an icy coolness to the brand’s already stellar Pilot’s Watches range. Inspired by the sharp lines and colour of naval uniforms, the ‘Lake Tahoe’ boasts a 44.5 millimetre ceramic case, a pitch-black dial, and black hands coated with luminescent material. The front glasses are specially secured to withstand sudden drops in air pressure, and its scratch-resistance sees it faring well in the cockpit, at the bar, or on the volleyball court.
Pal Zileri Suede Field Jacket
There are few garments that rival the effortless and understated cool of the suede jacket. Bolder than a chore jacket, and less Fight Club than its leather counterpart, the elegance of this piece has truly stood the test of time. Take this suede field jacket from Italian brand, Pal Zileri; it boasts breast and side pockets for functionality, pairs as comfortably with jeans as it does suit trousers, and is guaranteed to have heads turning enviably through the autumn months.
Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream
Though seldom found in the tasting notes of single malts, the words “sweet,” “indulgent” and “wondrously creamy” perfectly summarise the latest addition to Glenmorangie’s A Tale of…series; A Tale of Ice Cream. Following in the footsteps of (A Tale of…) winter, Tokyo, the forest and cake, the brand utilised high-vanillin casks to bring Glenmorangie’s sweetest, vanilla notes to their tantalising best. The result is a creamy, peachy, coconutty scoop to take the tastebuds back to warmer climes.
Montblanc X Zidane Sling Bag
We can’t lie, a German luxury goods manufacturer teaming up with a French footballer and Glasgow kiss aficionado wasn’t on our 2024 bingo card. That said, the latest Montblanc capsule collection released in partnership with Zinedine Zidane is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Consisting of 5 luxury travel pieces (a nod to his Real Madrid shirt number), our favourite is the leather sling bag; ideal for hands-free hijinks.
Champagne AYALA the AYALA N°16
The fourth release in AYALA’s Collection Series, the AYALA N°16 is a union of crus and grape varieties designed to demonstrate the brand’s expertise. Born from the tumultuous weather of 2016 that saw vineyards hit with a sunny autumn and mild winter, only to be ambushed by a wet spring and sweltering summer, this vintage cuvée consists of miraculously balanced grapes that tease notes of apricot, yuzu and eucalyptus on the palate.
Stenströms X Mathias le Fèvre Merino Wool Sweater
As part of their AW24 collection, and to mark their 125 th anniversary, Stenströms, a stalwart of Swedish craftmanship and style, has come together with creative director and sartorialist, Mathias le Fèvre, to create an outstanding capsule collection. The range draws heavily from golden ages of style, and this merino wool sweater is just one of the fantastic nostalgia-inspired pieces on offer.
Plaud AI NotePin
While Harvey Specter has us believing that high-stakes business consists of quick-fire deals and mic-drop moments, we all know that one can’t inflict that level of corporate carnage in the real world without generating a serious amount of paperwork. Thankfully, Plaud has stepped in to relieve the real-life administrative burden, and their new AI NotePin can transcribe, summarise and recall words in up to 59 languages, all in real time.
OMEGA Speedmaster Anniversary Series
October 3 rd , 1962, saw the OMEGA Speedmaster boldly go where no OMEGA had gone before. Hugging the wrist of astronaut Walter Schirra, the Speedmaster CK 2998 became the first OMEGA to break the surly bonds of Earth and set in motion a relationship between horology and space travel that the brand celebrates to this day. In 2024, the reimagined Speedmaster Anniversary Series, takes us back to that historic journey; featuring the vintage OMEGA logo, the legendary tachymeter scale with an emblematic “Dot Over Ninety,” and, of course, the famous Seahorse medallion.
Luca Faloni Shawl Cardigan
Cardigans are frequently misunderstood. Minds race to ‘The Dude’ Lebowski, or Mr Rogers, when they should be conjuring images of a sleuthing Daniel Craig in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, or a demure Charlie Hunnam in The Gentleman. Thankfully, the shawl cardigan by Luca Faloni lands you safely (and sartorially) in the latter camp. Made in Northern Italy, it’s 100% 4-ply cashmere build makes it perfect for crisp morning strolls or revisiting grizzly Scandinavian cold cases.
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