CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Whether it’s a day out in the park or down the beach, even as part of a festival weekender a picnic is a great way to while away the Summer Holidays. It doesn’t have to be extravagantly expensive and the days of soggy sand filled sandwiches and seen better days scotch eggs have long gone. Picnics and of course the necessary accessories have come on a long way baby since our childcare nightmare so let us at the Stylish Dad reintroduce and re-educate you to some of the great accessories available to assist you in delightful picnicking !

This set from Marks & Spencer creates for a perfect luxury afternoon tea. This collection of scones, cakes, jam and tea to be enjoyed with a bottle of sparkling Casa d’Amello prosecco all presented in a beautiful deep lidded wicker basket, jeez what more do you want ?

The Root7 Canteen keeps drinks piping hot for 13 hours, or ice cold for 25. It’s ideal all year round, great for all drinks, wine and soups, use maybe not all at the same time.

Atlantic Blankets is a family run business based by the sea in Cornwall and stock at NotOnTheHighStreet.com This British wool picnic blanket complete with leather straps, and a practical waterproof backing, this blanket is a staple accessory for family picnics.

Pull on this four person picnic rucksack by Joules and seek out the most secluded spot you can. There’s no better way of carrying along your picnic essentials. Contains 4 x plastic plates, cotton napkins, forks, knives, spoons, plastic wine glasses, set of salt and pepper shakers, bottle opener, cheese knife and wooden chopping board.

Gather your family and friends together cos this bad boy offers outdoor entertainment and refreshment all in one. The Cricket Cooler is a 50 litre cooler box on wheels, equipped with a set of stumps which rotate upwards at the front. This means your food and drinks stay cool whilst you are hitting those winning runs – howzat!

Don’t be tied down to the  shackles of daylight with this great handmade woven lantern made from unpainted bamboo by The White Company. This lantern is perfect for adding that long Summer feeling to your picnic. Finish it off with a glass candle holder that’s positioned on the base, with a Citronella Pillar Candle inside for instant glow and to keep away unwanted, uninvited bug guests.

This 8 Litre Drinks Dispenser by Kilner at Debenhams can be used to serve many types of beverages soft or slightly harder and is ideal for parties and barbecues. It has a substantial, excellent quality clip and Kilner orange seal.

Build up an  appetite with a spot of tennis with this set by Brizillian brand Frescobol Carioca, each set is hand made and constructed with up to 17 pieces of wood. Much more of an investment piece for year after year.

Spoil yourself, have seat will travel and relax in style in this Olive and Orange by Orla Kiely Folding Chair. Featuring one of Orla’s retro prints, this camping chair is bound to get you noticed whether you’re at the beach, a festival, or simply catching some rays after your picnic. Quick to fold up and easy to transport, it’s a must-have for any stylish picniker.

If your out to impress and want to add a touch of sophication to your picnic look no further than The Lavender Closet who offers a curated selection of high quality handmade personalised fine gifts.

All to often I find myself having to go away for a night or two, whether that be a Press trip, meeting, work related or plain old pleasure. I don’t want to be lugging around bags, you know a bag with your laptop etc, an overnight bag and then on many occasions a suit carrier, as folding a suit and placing it, no matter how carefully, in a holdall just doesn’t work. Let me tell you dragged through a hedge backward isn’t a good look when you are trying to impress and at least try and convince someone your half way professional.

Well, I’m not on my own in experiencing this problemo and rather then sit there complaining and fuming at luggage manufacturers, this man has got up and done something about it.
Tim Degeler and his family take a very experienced and pragmatic approach to this dilemma. The DEGELER SkyHanger is an All-in-One Business & Garment Bag – Highly functional, made of high-end materials with a classic & puristic design. Carry 3 outfits: 3 suits, shirts, underwear, ties & accessories with all your business essentials such as 15′ laptop, A4 documents and your iPad – all in one carry-on bag. The included hanger is made in Germany from 100% titanium and has unique clamping brackets for a reliable fixation of up to 3 pairs of trousers. To cut a long story short, with the SkyHanger you can enjoy effortless and wrinkle-free traveling with your suit & business essentials in style. It’s defined by a masculine aesthetic, the design style expresses the structural details of a product. The impetus to create a bag-based brand was defined by the needs of a contemporary well-travelled man, not unlike yours truly. The starting point for the ‘SkyHanger’ was a list of essential items for a one night stay, with a constraint to conform to airline carry-on size restrictions.

Words by Mia Riley

Everyone on their morning commute needs something to read or look at. With Instagram having 700 million monthly active users, it’s safe to say that it’s a go to app to pass the time of that morning journey. From the Frow to streetstyle, we’ve narrowed down the 7 fashion insiders you should be following on Instagram to get the inside scoops.

1)Luke Day – @Luke_jefferson_Day
Not only the Editor over at British GQ style, but the man responsible for styling many key Fashion campaigns and shows throughout Fashion Capitals of Milan, Paris and London. Posting latest campaigns, street style and editorial photos it’s got a little bit of everything.

2)Edward Enniful – @Edward_Enninful
Possibly one of the most interesting people to follow at the moment. I mine the man has an MBE, is best friends with countless Supermodels, ohhh and with his recent appointment as Editor In Chief at British Vogue, he’s one to watch and stay up to date with.

3)Derek Blasberg – @Derekblasberg
Writer and Vanity Fair’s Man on the street, this guy is the epitome of Man about Town and a party isn’t a party unless he attends. Expect a lot of locations, a lot of celebrities and a lot of behind the scenes.

4)Nick Wooster – @Nickwooster
He’s worked with some of the best fashion brands in the world as well as being Fashion Director at Bergdorf, nobody knows the industry as well as he does. 30 years in the industry, leads to an Instagram account that has the best of everything – outfits, front row views and all round culture.

5)Dan Rookwood – @Danrookwood
Yep a real live Englishman in New York, well he resides in Brooklyn, but. US Editor at Mr Porter, so  from politics to fashion to life, an important follow to stay up to date with a key person on one of the most influential digital based fashion companies. Always good to see what’s happening stateside.

Photographer – An Instagram account filled with beautiful images from his editorials with a long list of publications, and since Instagram is visual he’s the perfect guy to follow, what more could you want?

The Bathroom should be a place of tranquil relaxation, with a genuine sense of zen. A room in the house that guarantees an oasis of calm, the room in your abode that is minimal when everything else around you is going crazy. Simple, understated, relaxing design and now I can give you the finishing touch to complete this utopia.

Now if you’re the kinda guy who cares about those finer details, then let me introduce you to the new electric toothbrush from Bruzzoni’s Wall Street collection is just what you need to bring a real touch of affordable luxury to your daily grooming regime. Combining minimalist Italian design with cutting edge Swedish technology, the Bruzzoni electric toothbrush has a luxurious soft leather-like feel and is comfortable to use, with a high speed oscillating brush head that keeps your teeth smooth and clean, and your mouth super fresh.

Although Bruzzoni has only been out on the market since December 2016, the company has already received international attention with distributors in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Middle East, Australia, Austria and Switzerland. Bruzzoni was founded by serial entrepreneur Krister Mossberg, who’s other ventures include Campadre.com (one of Scandinavia’s biggest shopping communities), Gajdo.com (search engine in the SME segment), and co-founder of Hitta.se (one of Scandinavia’s Yellow Pages search engines).

The toothbrush comes in two stylish colour options – deep matt black trimmed with rose gold metal, or sleek white trimmed with silver metal. With every detail of this product thought through and every requirement catered for you also get a neat, matching, metallic induction charger base and the whole unit makes a great finishing touch for any contemporary bathroom.

The clever induction charger gives you 40 minutes’ cleaning time when the toothbrush is fully charged, which you can do from any USB port or your bathroom shaver socket. Plus, its got an easy to read battery indicator that gives you plenty of warning so you know exactly when you need to recharge. The toothbrush can also be safely packed away in its bespoke travel bag so you can take it with you wherever you go.