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LEICA X
BOWERS & WILKINS
Famous for its top film cameras, Leica’s digital offerings have proven as beloved and as solid in terms of quality. The APS-C format Leica X makes use of an extremely fast Leica-Summilux 35 mm f/1.7 lens that yields an exceptionally beautiful bokeh. Furthermore it is almost completely insensitive to flare and ghosting, even without an extra lens hood. The camera delivers bright, clear, and incredibly sharp photos—from infinity to a close-focus distance of only 0.2 metres—and the finest rendition of details, even in unfavorable light. Portable, more than capable and attractive as well, the Leica X is another legend from this top brand. leica-camera.com
Even when on the road, living space requires music, and Bowers & Wilkins deliver. Best known for the Zeppelin Air, a complete speaker dock that is compatible with the latest generation of iPhones and iPods, the company’s A7 and A5 wireless speaker systems are likewise sleekly designed and pair the highest-quality audio engineering and best-in-class electronics with Apple’s AirPlay streaming. Featured here is the latest product from the innovative company, the T7. With bluetooth technology, the T7 is intelligently sized for spaces such as the kitchen, and it’s portable, allowing you to unpack your favorite sounds while travelling. Totally versatile, the sound quality is superb, meaning your next social gathering will be as lively or as chilled as you like, while the compact design is elegantly modern, meaning your music won’t get in the way—wherever you may be. bowers-wilkins.com
ROYAL ALBARTROSS On a weekend trip, the less you need to take the better. The Club Collection from Royal Albartross for 2015 will appeal to golfers on the move—with luxurious leather linings, superior componentry and a soft sole that we at Kingdom have come to enjoy. The Club Crew Domino aesthetic blends classic brogue styling with a contemporary trainer shape in majestic monochrome. The look may be new but the ethos isn’t: Italian leather, lasting luxury and high performance design. The shoes comfortably transcend from course to club and to wherever else you need to go, meaning you need but a single pair of shoes for your next stick-and-ball journey. albartross.com
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