Author: Simon C. Rompton

Limited Edition Water Craft

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Peak performance paired with eco-consciousness – that’s SEABOB’s recipe for success. CAYAGO  it’s manufacturer has joined with Princess Yachts to celebrate the luxury yacht brand’s 50th anniversary.

Just in time for the 2016 Düsseldorf Boat Show and the 50th anniversary of Princess, the partnership starts with two specifically crafted SEABOB editions. Their design incorporates an interesting illustration by renowned artist Jaume Vilardell in 1960’s style.

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Chameleon Comfort

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Even the most casual of men draws the line at turning up to the office in “dressy” sweatpants, with their sporty cuts and high price tags. Wearing sweats, even the fashionable kind, outside the gym or home environment makes one feel somewhat exposed—it’s a bit like wearing an undergarment in public.

But if athleisure itself is considered to be dubious, it’s definitely having a wider impact on style—one that could make dressing for work a little more inviting. Designers have heeded the call for comfort, recognizing the need to make men’s clothing, from suit jackets to office wear-ready trousers, more adaptable, breathable and wearable while ensuring that the design retains a degree of fashion gravitas.

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This new approach might be dubbed “covert comfort,” given that the comfortable aspects of the clothes are not immediately apparent. These easy pieces don’t resemble workout gear but have a kind of stealth coziness. Think formal silhouettes in plush textures that make you feel more like a tech mogul (minus the hoodie of course) than a corporate clone.

Good looking jackets and shirts imbued with performance attributes—thanks to sturdy stretch or fibers that wick away sweat—that don’t look out of place in the conference room and no one will know the secret to your unflappable demeanor.

The Perfect Whisky Glass

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Whisky drinkers are always on the hunt for great new sources of their favourite tipple. Often overlooked is the vessel into which they pour it.

Made by master craftsmen in Bohemia from mouth blown lead crystal, Richard Brendon’s Diamond Double tumblers have a deeply satisfying heft. They also exude a contemporary elegance thanks to the simplicity and restrained distribution of the diminutive hand-cut diamonds, which are confined to the lower third and base. Sometimes less really is more.

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