Summer is in full swing, and this week’s Editor’s Picks selection is all about embracing the sun, enjoying the finer things in life and living life to the full. Whether that’s sipping a glass of Rumor rosé; savouring Bladnoch’s new exceptionally rare collection of whiskies; expanding your watch collection with a sophisticated new Panerai timepiece; nodding to the golden years of the Carlton Cannes on the Côte d’Azure by sporting the new printed swim shorts by Orlebar Brown; or being inspired by the lavish art deco era wearing Le Alfré’s hedonistic graphic print tee. Take a look…
In the bag: Carl Friedrick Palissy Double Wide Leather Briefcase
A modern briefcase with two zipped compartments, the Palissy Double by Carl Friedrick is designed to enable the busy professional to be fully-equipped, featuring an internal compartment with three fabric pockets and a zip pocket, plus a second compartment with two pen holders and a padded laptop sleeve with space for a 15” MacBook, a charger and more. Made in Florence, by a family-run leather goods factory, the traditional vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather is characterised by its smooth surface and natural finish.
Mar-tee-ni time: Le Alfré Limited Edition Oversized Graphic Tee
Inspired by the playful, colourful and vivacious advertising posters of the Art Deco period, this limited-edition summer ’23 oversized graphic tee, “A Martini in Hand, Life’s Grand” is a celebration of living life to the fullest. The central focal point of the design showcases Alfré, enjoying his Sunday bath with his martini in hand, smoking a cuban cigar in his enormously large martini tub, while his butlers attend to his every need…
Top tipple: Bladnoch Samhla Whisky Collection
Bladnoch Distillery, the oldest privately-owned Scotch Whisky Distillery in the Lowlands dating back over 200 years, has launched a new, exceptionally rare collection of whiskies: The Samhla Collection. Derived from the Scots Gaelic word meaning ‘symbol’ or ‘likeness,’ Samhla is a family of single malt whiskies that embodies three generations of Bladnoch’s history, comprising three truly exceptional vintage bottles: The McClelland distilled in 1966, limited to only 15 bottles; The Prior distilled in 1990, limited to 50 bottles; and The Sage distilled in 2008, limited to 100 bottles.
Reinventing an icon: Orlebar Brown x Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel Signature Swim Shorts
The recently renovated Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel – one of the most iconic hotels on the French Riviera – has released a new season swim short collaboration with Orlebar Brown, with the eminent façade of the hotel adorning an exclusive pair of Orlebar Brown’s signature styles. Featuring the majestic Belle Epoque frontage captured by photographer, Slim Aarons on a quintessentially Côte d ’Azure morning in 1959, the shorts are now available from the new Orlebar Brown boutique at the Carlton Cannes and are available in sizes 28-40.
Rule of 8: Panerai Radiomir Otto Giorni
Panerai watches are known for a natural blend of Italian design, Swiss technology and a passion for the sea. The new 45mm Radiomir Otto Giorni features a steel Radiomir case with eight-day hand-wound movement – hence the name Otto Giorni, meaning “eight days” in Italian – and includes a small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, plus a counterbalancing subdial at 3 o’clock, with the text “8 Giorni Brevettato” (“8 days patented”). Water resistant to 100 meters, the strap is made in Cioccolato (dark brown) calf leather for the PAM01347 model.
Hot-stepper: Crockett & Jones Harvard 2 in Khaki Suede
This season, one of Crockett & Jones’ best-selling loafer models, the Harvard, has undergone revamps on both a construction and aesthetic level. The new version of the popular unlined penny loafer has been crafted with the brand’s flexible and lightweight ‘City’ rubber sole, and two new colourways have been introduced, including the versatile khaki suede option, which is strong, durable and water repellent. Easy to wear and easy to style, this will be your go-to shoe for many summers to come.
Aceing it: Lavazza Carmencita Wimbledon Coffee Maker
Lavazza’s signature coffee maker has been released in a limited-edition, classic all-white Wimbledon design, with detailing in purple and green – the official colours of the Championship. Celebrating the partnership between and Wimbledon and Lavazza’s shared passion for excellence, the timeless elegance and sophisticated combination of aesthetics and functionally of the new Carmencita coffee maker will add a stylish and sporty touch to your coffee breaks.
Tickled pink: Rumor 2021 Côtes de Provence rosé 750ml
Barry Bayat left his finance career and set off to the vineyards of southern France in early 2019 to begin crafting the first vintage of Rumor rosé, which is vegan and organic. Now available in 11 countries at some of the most prestigious venues worldwide, its 2021 Côtes de Provence rosé is a striking blush beverage with a bright and fresh composition that reveals grapefruit and peach notes. Time to head out into the garden with a bottle and call your friends round…
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