Summer is almost upon us and we’re revving up to go out our outdoor adventures in the city. We’ve compiled a short list of six pairs of sunglasses we have on our list right now, ranging from specialist eyewear brands like Cutler & Gross, Sun Buddies, RAEN and Oliver Peoples to more fashionable labels like Surface to Air and Oliver Spencer for you to consider.
Read our selection of buyer’s guides here.
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Bang & Olufsen‘s B&O Play announces their latest headphones, the Beoplay H3 and H6 in scratch-resistant anodized aluminum, developed in conjunction with industrial designer, Jakob Wagner.
The BeoPlay H6 is an over-ear pair of headphones made around 40mm custom drivers all about getting a clear mid range. An internal bass port creates a closed headphone design while the use of neodymium magnets create the perfect angle for sound to reach into the ears. On the other hand, those looking for something less bulky will look to the BeoPlay H3. The micro bass port creates a dynamic and full tone sound design alongside 23 ventilation holes to maximize clarity.
Launching in July 2013, the H3 will retail for $249 and the H6 for $399. Find them at Bang & Olufsen stores and online as well as select stockists.
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British Surf label Finisterre introduces some footage from a trip they took the the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Severe cold weather has got their crew camped out at a secret beach around wood-burners or inside a Swedish ex-army text waiting the time for the waves to be just right. With water hitting minus five degrees to test out their cold water surfing kits, we’ve only begun to skim the surface regarding their passion for surfing.
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How would you feel about living in a house held up angled galvanized steel beams? If it looked anything like this number from David Barr + Ross Brewin Architects in Perth, Western Australia, I’d take my chances. Built around the concept of a suburban beach house, this 150 square meter box on stilts is clad in white colorbond steel (for low heat absorption) with the interiors skinned with sustainably sourced timber. 3 bedrooms with separate living and eating spaces, the most striking area has to be the outdoors viewing deck looking out to the coast. Take a look around in the gallery.
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Two firsts from Nudie here – London’s first store from the brand and their first ‘Repair Station’. On the corner of Berwick Street and D’Arblay, 140sq meters of retail space and showroom across two floors, all worn and industrial space, customers will have the opportunity to grab something from the latest lines including premium organic denim and accessories. Via the Repair Station, get your Nudie jeans altered of brought back to life and when you’re done head over to London’s finest Korean restaurant, Nara, opposite. Nothing like buying denim to work up an appetite.
Nudie Repair Shop 29 D’Arblay Street, Soho, London W1F 8EP
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British designer William Tempest, best known for his bold prints, puts together this reversible pyjama set for W London. Classic in cut, silk and cotton printed on one side, with a solid grey on the other if you’re feeling a bit shy. ‘Made in Britain’ buttons with ‘Ws’ interwoven in the pinstripe print, Tempest states “The print side is my twist on traditional pyjama stripes, and the reverse is made in a beautiful grey, peach skin fabric. I’m also excited to be supporting London-based manufacturers to create the pyjamas.” The limited edition pyjamas will be available for hotel guests staying in W London’s E WOW and WOW suites, limited number will be available in W The Store at W London from June 1st.
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I’m not a huge fan of multi-functional iPhone cases. You have your phone, your wallet and that’s that. More often than not, that all-singing, all-dancing carrier becomes a cumbersome brick; every time you pull out your phone to answer up comes all your receipts from the past month and everyone gets a look at your credit cards/that weird picture of your cat you carry around. However, Travelteq offer something I can work with. A beautiful, handmade in Italy, Florentine Vachetta leather holder with just one single slot, limiting the amount you can store but allowing you to keep just one or two cards to hand. From the images it looks like you might be able to slide your Visa fully inside and out of sight, either way it’s a handsome old thing and you can find it here.
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If you’re considering getting your legs out, and if the sun’s shining why the hell not, this guide is your new friend – or at the very least an over familiar acquaintance. Here we stick to print and pattern, bold, traditional, subdued and smart, come and have a look at what’s on offer from the likes of Etudes, Jil Sander, Edwin, Peter Jensen, Monitaly and Brooks Brothers.
More Buyer’s Guides here.
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Lacoste launches Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir, a new summer fragrance that intends to capture the intensity of warm summer nights. A woody aroma with hints of watermelon, lavender, verbena and Egyptian Basil results in a fresh and deep scent. Made with a patented time release technology, the fragrance will last for a day’s time . Now available online for $65.
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