CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

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.

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.