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FASHION
FOR THE GENTLEMAN Words: Paris Mitchell
ADIDAS X RAF SIMONS Sportswear giant Adidas join forces with Belgian designer Raf Simons and continue to collaborate through to Spring/Summer 2014. The exceptionally unique line revamps the classic Stan Smith Adidas sneaker; the range embodies Simons’ playful style with everything from wild colour panelling, to velcro and zippers, to sneaker rain boots.
COOKING WITH FIRE BY AL BROWN
ICE BREAKER
With over 100 recipes Al Brown’s Stoked embodies the kiwi icon: the barbecue. But not just any old barbecue. Al explores a wide range of outdoor cooking styles – grills of all sorts, smoking, spits, outdoor ovens, including how-to guides.
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Keep dad warm with Ice Breaker’s Boa – made of 100% merino wool.
Autographed by Al Brown, with the option of emailing hello@albrown.co.nz if you would like a personal message added from Al to go with your online book order. Buy online at www.albrown.co.nz
BLACK AFGANO An unconventional and provocative fragrance collection by master perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. One of his boldest creations invokes the best quality of hashish. Black Afgano’s dark brown juice is syrupy and the fragrance opens with strong aromas of musk. From World Beauty. www.worldbrand.co.nz/beauty
TOPSHOP MAN Topman new season available at The Department Store from August 10 Northcroft St, Takapuna