For Him | STYLE
THE PERFECT BLEND Chivas deluxe blended Scotch whisky and Savile Row kicked off their second year of partnership with a presentation of The English Gentleman at The Cabinet War Rooms. London’s best dressed gents joined together for an exclusive event held last month on the second day of London Collections: Men. Models dressed by Savile Row’s famous tailors, and modern gentlemen, including Sir John Standing and Sir Michael Gambon, were found in every corridor, room and corner, as an international audience of celebrities, journalists and buyers sipped a selection of sartorially inspired Chivas cocktails. Throughout the course of 2014, Chivas and the Savile Row Bespoke Association will host further events and activities to inspire appreciation for the art of heritage tailoring. D chivas.com/savilerow
WE’VE GOT IT COVERED London isn’t famous for its blue skies and fine weather; in fact it is associated with quite the contrary, so it goes without saying that in this city a decent umbrella is a firm investment. London Undercover umbrellas are handmade in London using age-old techniques, which convert this everyday item into a luxurious and desired must-have. The very highest quality craftsmanship and materials are found in each of their products, including a heavy-duty metal framework that can withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. D London Undercover umbrellas, from £140, OPUMO, opumo.com
NEW TO NIKE Muster the motivation to go running this month with a new pair of Air Max 90s. Nike recently unveiled three new versions of its popular sneaker for Spring 2014, each offering design, performance and style. The first of the three, the Air Max Lunar90 combines two of Nike’s most popular cushioning systems, Lunarlon and Max Air; the results are an incredibly comfortable and lightweight shoe. For spring, the Air Max 90 Jacquard adopts an age-old method of weaving, while the Air Max 90 Ice makes the invisible visible, by featuring a translucent outsole to put the whole innovative design on show. D nike.com/sportswear
ALL TIED UP Marwood is the British-made accessories brand making quite the mark with its line of luxurious ties and bow ties. This relatively young label recently unveiled its Spring/Summer 2014 collection, which celebrates texture, lines and pattern, boasting a lovely offering of woven ties, bow ties, scarves and pocket squares. Rapidly growing, thanks to its innovative and popular art-inspired design, Marwood is now available online at Mr Porter, and in store at Liberty, Dover Street Market and Fortnum & Mason. D marwoodlondon.co.uk
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