CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Ferragamo are one of the world’s leaders in the luxury industry and whose origins date back to 1927, in the beautiful Italian city of Florence. The unique, exclusive design which has always distinguished the brand’s products is obtained by combining style, creativity and innovation with the quality and craftsmanship typical of Italian-made goods.

One such relevant product category is Fragrances and this season, FERRAGAMO introduces Ferragamo Red Leather, a new fragrance for men envisioned as a modern expression of sensual elegance and ease.

Tradition and innovation fuse in a distinctive blend that celebrates craftsmanship and excellence through the art of perfumery and through the artisan flair intrinsic to Ferragamo, revisiting the House’s heritage in the present.

The new composition reflects the authentic and engaged sense of a modern man who nurtures his ambitions with an open and inclusive approach. He embraces freedom and fulfilment as a means of self-expression; he finds pleasure in achieving his every objective with a natural aura of stylishness and confidence.

Adding to Ferragamo, Ferragamo Intense Leather, Ferragamo Spicy Leather and Ferragamo Bright Leather, this new olfactory chapter projects the fragrance towards an empowered and sensual interpretation of modern masculinity.

The citrus aromatic leather scent combines lively and warm nuances, exploring the complex aroma of Vetiver – with earthy and smoky accents – the spicy caress of Ginger and the uplifting tones of Sandalwood for a lasting flux of vigour and freshness.

The fragrance comes in the brand’s signature glass flacon, now rendered in iconic Ferragamo red, reinventing the House’s signature codes with a contemporary twist. The slender shape of the bottle is enriched with a vibrant red band hosting contrasting black logo lettering. At opposite ends, the Gancini detail in silver – finished metal embellishes and encloses the flacon from top to base.

Since 1920, New Era has been handcrafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with apparel and accessories lines, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the globe. With over 500 licenses in its portfolio, New Era is the brand of choice in the worlds of sport, fashion, music and entertainment. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and its products are sold in more than 80 countries.

For this season, New Era Cap, have announced a special headwear release with Oracle Red Bull Racing to celebrate the team’s 20th anniversary in Formula 1. The Retro Re-Edition cap is inspired by one of the team’s very first headwear silhouettes which has become a rare racing collectible over the two decades. The exclusive offering will be limited to a run of 400 individually numbered caps which come in a canvas co-branded collector’s dust bag.

The cap has already attracted plenty of commentary on social media after fans spotted it being worn in and around the paddock by VIPs and Oracle Red Bull Racing personnel.

The cap has been reimagined with New Era’s adjustable 9TWENTY cap and reflects the original design featuring intricate embroidery of retro team logos and the iconic ORBR dynamic bull covering one side against the recognisable team livery. The New Era flag in contrast red stitching is a new edition and featured on the left side of the cap.

As Euro 2024 approaches, excitement is building among football fans planning to visit Germany for the tournament. But where is the best city for the ultimate Euro experience? With this in mind, the experts at SeatPick analysed accommodation options, transportation accessibility, and beer prices throughout Germany to uncover the top cities to celebrate the Euros in.

The best cities for the ultimate Euros experience

*Match and resale tickets are based on the initial group stages **Within 2km of the stadium.

SeatPick can reveal the best place to experience Euro 2024 is none other than Berlin with a score of 8.28/10.Germany’s capital city is home to 514 hotels within a 20km radius of the Olympiastadion,  ideal for hosting the more than 2.5 million visitors expected to visit the city for the Euros.1 As well as this, Berlin hosts an extensive public transport network, providing the city with 14,454 transport points — 54 of these being within 20km of the stadium — making navigating the city a breeze. The abundance of pubs on offer ensures there are plenty of opportunities for fans to soak in the pre and post-match atmosphere, with the average beer costing €4.40, 17% cheaper than the pints on offer in Stuttgart (€5.20). The iconic Olympiastadion will be hosting the UEFA final in July, with resale tickets starting from €1200 but if you can’t wait until then you can grab tickets for the Netherlands VS Austria match for just€187.

Ranking second is the bustling city of Hamburg  with a score of 8.04/10. Home to a formidable footballing heritage, Hamburg offers a vibrant pub scene providing fans with 735 locations where the average pint costs  just €4.30 – 11% cheaper than the city of Dortmund where it costs €4.90 for your average pint. The city offers 317 hotels within a 20km radius of the Volksparkstadion, ensuring visitors have a range of accommodation options to choose from. With over 9,167 public transport points – of which 65 are within 2km of the stadium, fans are able to reach the iconic stadium with ease and convenience. The Volksparkstadion is set to host four group stage matches including Georgia VS Czech Republic which is the most affordable match at the stadium with starting resale prices from just €210 per ticket.

Ranking third is the city of Leipzig, which is often overshadowed by larger cities but emerges as a hidden gem for football enthusiasts, with a score of 7.68/10.The city offers 324 hotels for visitors which cost an average of €148 per night – 13% cheaper per night than the hotels in Berlin (€170). Leipzig offers efficient public transport to fans travelling to and from the matches, with 54 transport points close within 20km of the Red Bull Arena. Beers in Leipzig are reasonably priced at €4.40, which is 7% cheaper than Frankfurt at €4.70. The Red Bull Arena is hosting matches between Portugal VSCzech Republic, Italy VS Croatia and Netherlands VS France – the most affordable game to watch is Croatia VS Italy with resale tickets starting at €257.

Frankfurt rounds off the top 10 with a score of 5.88/10. With 226 hotels within a 20km radius of the Deutsche Bank Park, fans visiting the city can expect convenient and comfortable accommodation amidst the city’s charm. Frankfurt’s extensive public transport network of 3,698 transport points — 32 of which are within 2km of the Deutsche Bank Park — ensures easy access to the stadium and beyond. Whilst the city has 5 times fewer pubs than the capital with 421, the average beer in Frankfurt costs €4.70, which is 10% cheaper than in the nearby city of Stuttgart (€5.20). The city is set to host four matches at the group stages including Slovakia VS Romania, with starting resale prices from just €144 per ticket, which is the most affordable match hosted at the stadium.

THE TOUGHEST WATCH OF ALL TIME. Born from a dream of “creating a watch that never breaks” in 1983, CASIO engineer Kikuo Ibe won the battle against the laws of nature. He designed a watch that would resist centrifugal and impact forces, as well as high water pressure. Over 40 years on and 130 million units sold globally – the name G-SHOCK has become a byword for independence, pushing the limits and never giving up.

Today G-SHOCK traverses a wide customer base being worn & trusted by individuals in popular culture globally including the world of fashion, sport, music, art & the military.

The latest addition to the G-SHOCK lineup, the now Beach Time Lapse series. These watches are designed to capture the essence of a summer beach with absolute precision. Through a unique vapour deposition, each watch boasts a distinct and eye-catching colour effect. The watches are availsble in two vibrant colour schemes – fresh white and blue, and cool translucent grey and orange – each comes in the square case DW-5600
and the iconic octagon bezel GA-2100. These timepieces are the must haves for this summer.

There are many moniker for the Bowling Shirt, sometimes known as Cuban, Aloha, Safari or Cabana shirts to name a few. Whatever you prefer to call it, it does have a long and illustrious menswear history. Dating back to the 1950s when bowling blew up as a popular pastime and favourite date night idea, particularly for the new found American teenagers. During this time, bowling alleys went from the place to bowl to the place to socialise and hang out, and the bowling shirt became a “youth-quake” staple.

A brand that is not only supplying but leading in this great, easy to wear and stylish trend for this Summer is P&Co. Established in 2013, P&Co is a clothing & lifestyle brand hailing from Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, an area synonymous with creativity & quality. Its historical, creative & hardworking attitude continues to fuel their passion for creating goods that will stand the test of time, long past this Summer, however long it may be.

Driven by a need for freedom, P&Co is inspired by motorcycle culture & the road less travelled. There is a feeling of nostalgia & escapism in all that they create from their hand-drawn graphics to their lifestyle content & events.

They believe the desired outcome depends on that initial frame of mind- they create with purpose, think with purpose & ultimately live with purpose.

This summer’s Bowling Shirt collection from P&Co delivers a range of Classic boxy-fit Cuban shirts. Made from a Lyocell fabric, they are lightweight and breathable pieces that are perfect for the warmer days ahead. Inspired by American past-times & 1950’s culture, they strike with contrast sleeves and collars, revere collar detail, repeat pattern designs, panelling & bold chain-stitch embroidery.