Step back in Time – G-SHOCK Beach Time Lapse Collection

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.

 

P&Co Bowling Shirts – Straight out of Birmingham, no not Alabama, just off the M6

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.

Montblanc Collection: Four Chapters of a Unique Story Written in Fragrance

 

 

With a collection of four timeless scents, Montblanc introduces four unique facets of its rich heritage of creativity and craftsmanship told through the artistry of fragrance.

Crafted from fine, precious ingredients, each of the four fragrances in the collection reveals a different aspect of a legendary tale: from the birth of an icon of writing culture to beauty of the written word, from the luxury of Montblanc leather craftsmanship to the glacial majesty of the font Blanc Mountain that has continuously inspired the Maison’s quest for innovation and excellence.

The Montblanc Collection presents a sensorial way of experiencing the distinctive pillars that are core to the brand. Each of these original scents is an opportunity to travel through time, to experience Montblanc through a new lens, to be inspired or inspire others. 

The House will celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the iconic Meisterstück this year, admired for generations for its timeless design and the high-quality writing experience it delivers.

The signature design codes that define Montblanc have been creatively translated into the design of the fragrance collection.

The story of Montblanc unfolds with each frogrant chapter, where each Eau de Parfum conveys the attributes that have established the Maison as the pioneer of writing culture and craftsmanship through iconic and refined fragrance ingredients.

Black Meisterstück is a tribute to incense, warmed up with notes of warm spices and precious wood.

Patchouli lnk magnifies the intense dark and mysterious facet of patchouli softened in a veil of musks and Woods.

Extreme Leather exalts the character of a refined leather accord wrapped into the smoothness of iris and musky notes.

Vetiver Glacier is a burst of freshness embodied by a combination of bergamot and sandalwood, enhanced by the invigorating fusion of black current and lavadin.

Black Meisterstück – Absolute Incense

 An icon of writing culture, the sleek and timeless design of the Montblanc Meisterstück has inspired a rich fragrance that evokes an elevated writing experience, from the smooth precious resin reminiscent of the warm sensation of the iconic writing instrument warming against the fingers as the creative process unfolds and takes shape.

The intensity and opulence of the Meisterstück is expressed with noble Incense of Somalia drawn from wood resin. Warmed by nutmeg and illuminated by fiery ginger, the distinguished alchemy of incense radiates from top to dry down, evoking the timelessness and stature of a writing legend. A symphony of spices, aromatics, resins, balms and precious woods magnify the incense. The blazing dry down leans into a woody blend of vetiver, Indonesian patchouli and spicy Akigalawood, magnified by the mineral vibration of Amber notes.

Patchouli lnk – Dark Woods

As a nib glides across sheets of white paper and dark liquid crystalizes thoughts and ideas forever, inspiration becomes reality with every drop of Montblanc ink. Just as a writer makes an indelible mark with words, a perfumer creates a lasting sensation with a powerful and architectural olfactory tribute to the magic of ink.

Dark notes of Indonesian Patchouli evoke the smell of ink as the liquid coats the surface of paper, combined with coriander seeds and jasmine petals to create a pure readable first sensation. The refined power of orris roots and the warmth of vanillin carry the heart of the fragrance. A scent as powerful as words, the captivating Patchouli trail is highlighted an intense woody amber note. The intensity of Patchouli is softened by an artful pairing of white musk and vanilla, enlivening the fragrance.

Extreme Leather – Smoked Iris

 Handcrafted following age-old traditions, Montblanc leather delivers more than just style, it is a heightened sensorial experience. A journey that starts in the ateliers of Tuscany and continues to far distant places, the touch and smell of soft luxurious leather are articulated in a woody, leathery fragrance. Like every Montblanc leather creation, the process begins with raw materials embodied in the scent of Saffiano™ leather accord with its distinctive texture. The fragrance opens with the natural sophistication of ambrette, reinforcing the musky facet. When paired with the very sensual notes of iris, the leather evolves into a softer, more noble and comfortable scent, creating an olfactory impression of natural suede leather enhanced with a powdery smoothness.

Vetiver Glacier – Frozen Santal

The majestic Mont Blanc is both endless source of inspiration and symbol of Montblanc’s pursuit of excellence, captured in the Maison’s emblem. The awe- inspiring beauty of the mountain is articulated in a fragrance that evokes the irrepressible spirit of adventure, climbing its glaciers high above the clouds.

At the summit of the frogrance, Vetiver Glacier expresses a clear, crisp freshness with a thrilling iced-cold aromatic sensation reminiscent of the mountain’s glaciers, its bitter facets boldly strengthened by Ginger and Nutmeg to create a vertical cocktail of spices. At the heart, Vetiver and Cedarwood entwine their earthy and elegant characters to bring texture and depth, layered with White dusk for a touch of modernity. Sandalwood reveals a raw woody quality that wraps the frogrance with force and warmth.

Warming Summer nights, staying and looking cool – Santa Fe

Santa Cruz Skateboards has been an industry-leading manufacturer of board sports lifestyle products for over 50 years. Established in 1973, Santa Cruz defined a generation with eye-popping graphics and innovative products that continue to resonate with tastemakers, professional riders and younger generations. With some of their graphics being some of the most iconic in skateboard history. Santa Cruz is a mecca for skate and surf culture.

This lifestyle collection blends Santa Cruz’s beginnings in surf culture, its esteemed position within the skateboarding community, and creativity with reworks of their iconic skate collaborations, logos and silhouette whilst bringing fresh takes to previous classics.

Santa Cruz unveils a fresh interpretation of its classic graphics, drawing inspiration from the world of varsity sports. Among the highlights is the iconic Screaming Hand, reimagined with a playful foam treatment, featured not only on t-shirts but also as a the classic foam hand. Another standout piece is the ‘Til the End Worldwide’ graphic story, which takes centre stage on a striking vest and shorts ensemble. Additionally, the collection showcases the collegiate strip logo, meticulously appliquéd onto unisex fit hoodies and shorts crafted from 330gsm loopback fleece. 

Collaborations with long-standing and new Santa Cruz skateboarders introduce bold tiger prints from Steve Alba, demon face prints from Tom Knox, and Rob Pace’s Dungeon print. Consisting of denim, hoodies, statement tees, trousers, and accessories, the collection is perfect for easy summer styling.

From Work to a Weekend Away – Black bags are trending

The season of work-fun balance, everyone is looking for a holiday to get them out of the office for a few days, and Moss has the perfect accessories to accompanyyou no matter the plans. Searches for travel bags are up 20% this week, and searches for black shoulder bags are up 31%. Whether you prefer a shoulder bag, a backpack, or a holdall, they’ve got you covered. 

A little more modern than the classic briefcase, an attaché bag is the right way to tote your office essentials. 

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For city sightseeing and busy commutes, a backpack is an absolute must. Pack up your essentials in Moss’black bag. 

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Crafted in black faux leather with a Saffiano-style structure, this dispatch bag is great for storing office documents, laptops, tablets and the like. 

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From work to gym to weekend mini break, Moss’ holdallis plenty spacious enough for all your essentials. 

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This black backpack is all you need to keep your everyday effects in check. It has a pleasingly firm shapethat’ll do the trick for work and weekend trips. 

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