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Harry’s Post Shave Mist
When it comes to shaving, it isn’t the actual ‘shaving’ part that makes it feel like Satan himself is trying to escape your every pore, it’s the after bit (or lack of). Making your post-shave life easier is grooming brand Harry’s, which has devised this new hydrating mist spray to soothe your razor raw chops.
Manaaki Taniwha T-Shirt
Mr Porter has a knack for finding some menswear diamonds in among the rough. In this vein, the achingly cool e-tailer has just started selling pieces from M?ori heritage brand Manaaki, including this dragon logo cotton-jersey T-shirt, which would look royally ace with a pair of white chinos.
Uniqlo Merino Sweater
Now that you’ve got your head around the fact that Merino wool (yes, wool) is an ideal fabric for summer, get to grips with Uniqlo offering the good stuff for under $40. On breezy evening dates, your potential mate will stroke your sweater thinking you are their passport to a life of luxury. Little do they know it cost less than a Domino’s.
Sperry x Huckberry Captain’s Oxford
US-based independent retailer Huckberry is a mini menswear haven that regularly collaborates with labels to create new stuff for its hoard. The latest is this slicker-than-snot-on-a-doorknob leather shoe made exclusively for the store by American shoe brand Sperry.
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Change
There’s only a handful of brands that are able to constantly dip into their archives without it feeling, well, lazy. Ray-Ban is one of them. The latest pair of shades released as part of its Change collection is the 1950s Wayfarer, souped-up with colorful frames and arms that hook fully around the ears.
Jo Malone Men’s Cologne Collection
Good smelling stuff from Jo Malone has been at the top of most fail-safe Mother’s day purchase lists for years. But the men’s offering from the British perfumer is just as enticing. If you don’t know where to start, find your favourite with this handy starter pack of five masculine fragrances.
Bjorn Borg Print Swim Shorts
Few things signal an intention to chill out like a pair of swim shorts, apart from, perhaps, swim shorts with pineapples on them. Snap this pair by Swedish fashion brand Bjorn Borg up and we guarantee you won’t have Breyers remorse.
Rolex Sea-Dweller
Okay, so this is not one to buy ‘right now’ unless you happen to be sitting on a pile of spare cash. Launched in 1967, years before the Daytona, the Rolex Sea-Dweller was knocking about before a man even set foot on the moon and it’s just landed at Mayors, a pre-owned luxury goods retailer with a bigger bounty of treasure than Tutankhamun. Bank balance, we have a problem.
Grenson Jed Boots
You probably don’t want to think about swapping flip-flops for heavy duty footwear right now, but there’s no harm in a bit of forward preparation. Grenson’s boot collection won’t be needed while your feet are still sweating up a storm, but it’s always a good idea to plan ahead if only to imagine how handsome you’re going to look in these lug boots.
Todd Snyder Sea Soft Irish Linen Camp Collar Shirt
Why let the Scandi crowd have all the fun when it comes to ultra-minimalist, high-quality clothing? Todd Snyder, the super sleek American label founded in 2011, is taking the look on tour with its range of sleek high-waisted trousers and floaty Cuban collar shirts, like this fresh green number.
Weekday Alek Wool Blend Sweater
When it comes to finding quality menswear pieces on a budget, we recommend H&M-owned retailer Weekday every day of the week. For the price range, the Swedish firm is surprisingly good at statement pieces like this wintery twist on the classic sweater.
Caran d’Ache X Nespresso 849 Pen
Now we don’t want to go all eco-warrior on you (and we certainly aren’t going to start suggesting you wear dress shirts made from burlap), but there’s no getting away from how cool the latest release from Caran d’Ache is. The Swiss pen maker has updated its version of the ballpoint pen, using the metal from old Nespresso coffee capsules. Sustainable and stylish.
Topman Elasticized Joggers
How do you solve a problem like denim jeans cooking your legs in the oven-like conditions that is the commute to work? A pair of breathable joggers disguised with a neat taper so they look like smart-casual trousers, that’s how. Your wardrobe just got a promotion.
Levi’s Authentic Crewneck Sweatshirt
What’s this? Is workwear hero Levi’s going all street on us? That’s a yes by the look of this simple jumper, which will leap out of the jungle and on to the screens of your baying Instagram following. Social media fame, here we come.
Adidas Sobakov
Between the Nigeria kit and England manager Gareth Southgate’s waistcoat, the fashion world is talking about the beautiful game once again. So much so that Adidas has launched the Sobakov: a streetwear version of the Predator Precision football boot, rendered in a stretchy black knit and finished with swerving stripes and a gum sole.
COS Unstructured Merino Wool-Blend Blazer
Another one to buy now and save for the cooler months. Wool is an easy to wear autumnal piece, while the weighty fabric and padded fit of this relaxed-fit jacket will keep you just warm enough to take part in typical outside autumn activities like crunching leaves underfoot or, you know, complaining it’s too cold.
Puma Evercat Contender Duffel Bag
Cross-body bags are great and everything, but if you want something you can fit more than scrunched up tissues and sweet wrappers in, look to the duffle. And so we give you this dazzler of a sack, which you could easily cram a weekend abroad into. Bye-bye, bumbag.
Charlemagne Original Pomade
You might be a sweaty mess one degree away from spontaneously combusting, but you can at least fool people into thinking you have your shit together with your hair. This pomade from Charlemagne uses a masculine-smelling fragranced oil to give your lid a sleek finish while masking any pit stank.
Plaid&Plain Stretch Dress Pants
Sure, you don’t begrudge buying something to wear for your mate’s summer wedding, but you at least want something you’ll get use out of after the big day. These skinny-fit cropped trousers from Plaid&Plain will look just as good with a simple white tee long after the cake is cut.
G.H. Bass Lennox Tassel Weejuns Loafer
If you’re not already acquainted with iconic US footwear brand G.H. Bass we recommend you get up to speed. In fact, save yourself the hassle and get to this classic piece with this pair of suede Weejuns — part desert boot, part moccasin, all seriously stylish.
