January’s Hot List

January’s Hot List

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The SLMan Hot List gives you all the inspiration, recommendations and ideas you need this month. From a cool new athleisure label to the new tech you need, here are the coolest things to check out in January…

COLLECTION: Uterque 0.0 Studio

Uterque may not be on your radar yet, but it should be – Zara’s more sophisticated, grown-up sibling has a new Studio line, combining cool outerwear, practical separates and outdoor essentials. With a campaign fronted by fashion’s most stylish duo, Justin O’Shea and Veronika Heilbrunner, it’s the collection all the cool kids will be wearing this season.

Visit Uterque.com

SUBSCRIPTION: Akt

Developed by two West End actors in need of a long-lasting, high-performing solution to, er, sweating, Akt is the deodorant subscription brand well worth a try. The products are designed to keep you dry and comfortable for hours at a time, and can be used anywhere you need protection, from your feet to your forehead. Subscription boxes also come with a clever key to help you unlock every last drop – plus, all packaging is 100% recyclable. Forget those old high street cans – this is the sophisticated label disrupting the deodorant world.

Visit AktLondon.com

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INSTAGRAM FOLLOW: Regé-Jean Page

Pay attention boys, there’s a new leading man in town who has swathes of Netflix viewers falling at his feet. Star of Bridgerton Regé-Jean Page is the little-known British actor propelled to stardom by the streaming service this Christmas and, judging by his newfound Insta-fame, is set for greatness. With impeccable skin, great style and an illustrious career ahead of him, he’s the man to have on your radar right now.

Follow @RegeJean

FILM: One Night In Miami

What might have happened if Malcolm X, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Muhammed Ali had all gathered in a hotel room in the mid-60s to celebrate the latter’s title win? That’s the premise for a new film directed by Oscar winning actress Regina King. Having premiered originally at the Venice Film Festival and available on Amazon Prime from 15th January, the critics are already raving.

Available on Amazon Prime from 15th January

THE TECH: NetGear Orbi 4G Lite

Because we’re all more WiFi dependant than ever before, NetGear is on hand to help with those embarrassing moments when your home internet just won’t cut it. Their slick new Orbi router also comes with a 4G sim, meaning when the broadband’s letting you down, you can just flick onto the network, like you would with your phone. Embarrassing breakdowns during important Zooms are a thing of the past…

Available from Amazon.co.uk

STATIONARY: Mark + Fold

Start the year off right with slick new stationary courtesy of Mark + Fold. The brand may not be new, but it’s one of the slicker, less fussy names to know, offering clean, simple notepads and diaries with a selection of different paper styles. Pages are crafted by a Scottish mill from recycled coffee cups, and are designed to work perfectly with fountain pens, making them the grown-up, conscious choice.

Visit MarkAndFold.com

BOOK: Nike: Better is Temporary

Combining 500 colour illustrations with stories, insights, knowledge and history from the team behind the brand, Nike: Better is Temporary is the stylish coffee table book charting the sportswear behemoth’s rise to success. From the sports personalities who have defined the brand to the cult products loved around the world, this is a coffee table book you’ll actually want to read.

Available from Amazon.co.uk

BRAND: 7 Days Active

If there's one thing to update your wardrobe with this month it’s leisurewear, and cool Dutch label 7 Days Active is the name to know. Combining a head-to-toe colour palette with the ubiquitous 80s tennis-club aesthetic, their pieces are the easy, comfortable way to stay on trend. Just add box fresh white trainers and a smart coat.

Visit 7DaysActive.com

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