The SLMan Hot List: November
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The SLMan Hot List: November

The SLMan Hot List gives you all the inspiration, recommendations and ideas you need for the month ahead. From a sports club at the foot of the Highlands to two coffee table books proving good style never goes out of fashion, here are the coolest things to check out in November…

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THE SHOES

Filson X Birkenstock

Seattle’s Filson has long been one of the most authentic outdoor outfitters out there. It’s been around since the 1800s, but in the last decade it has cemented itself in the UK as a go-to brand for all-American style – and it has the reputation among ranchers, loggers and mountaineers to back it up. New for the season is a collab a little closer to home – a collection of mules and boots with Birkenstock. The three styles are crafted from durable materials like Mackinaw wool, waxed cotton, leather and suede. Designed for both comfort and adventure, the boots and moccasins feature earthy tones and antique brass accents, with the Lahti and Skykomish styles offering removable Deep Blue footbeds for enhanced support.

Visit Birkenstock.com

THE RESTAURANT

Buster’s

The team behind award-winning Clapham restaurant Ploussard and cult fried-chicken outfit Other Side Fried have launched a third concept. Opening in Brixton this week, Buster’s burger bar sees the pair go from poultry to prime cuts, with a menu that champions simplicity, flavour and top-tier ingredients such as Welsh wagyu. Buster's burgers will be cooked medium and served in a homemade potato roll, alongside locally brewed beers and pet nat by the glass. We can’t wait to try the cheeseburger, which features a wagyu beef patty, American cheese, green peppercorn dijonnaise and a buttered potato roll.

Visit BustersLondon.co.uk

THE OUTERWEAR

Barbour X Baracuta

Barbour and Baracuta have built on the success of their first collaboration with an expanded range for AW24. The launch celebrates the brands’ shared 200 years of British heritage and northern roots. Fronted by model and podcaster Danny Lomas, the campaign was shot in the streets of Manchester and pays homage to the northern British sub-cultures that adopted Baracuta jackets in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Expect a collection of striking outerwear styles (think classic wax jackets with bold tartan pockets) alongside eye-catching sweaters, shirts, T-shirts and accessories.

Visit UK.Baracuta.com

THE OPENING

Gleneagles Sporting Club

Famed Scottish estate Gleneagles has opened a supremely stylish Sporting Club. Featuring upgraded padel, tennis and equestrian facilities – plus new climbing and bouldering walls – The Sporting Club puts a fresh spin on the 100-year-old hotel's offering of quintessential sporting activities. Everything’s been designed with a heritage sport aesthetic in mind. A spacious lounge blends mid-century modern furniture and rich dark timber panelling, while some rich leather detailing nods to the hotel’s love of all things equestrian. While you’re there, keep an eye out for Gleneagles’s new athleisure range, designed exclusively for the Sporting Club and only available to purchase on site. 

Visit Gleneagles.com

THE CAMPAIGN

Red Wing

Red Wing Heritage is encouraging customers to keep their boots for years – decades, hopefully – by creating tiny wills designed to be stitched into boot tongues for the next generation of wearers. Launched this month for the brand’s ‘Will Your Wings’ campaign, fabric with ‘Worn By’ and ‘Left To’ fields can be stitched into the tongues of boots, designating who will be next to own them. The campaign is a cool reminder of the brand’s commitment to high-quality, handcrafted products that are built to last – and get even better with age.

Visit RedWingLondon.com

NICOLA DOVE; BERT CANN; SUTTIRAT ANNE LARLARB

THE STYLE BIBLE

James Bond Style

James Bond Style is the latest addition to Assouline’s Classics Collection. Written by Oscar-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming and ex-GQ editor Dylan Jones, the tome offers an exclusive journey through the sartorial legacy of one of the great film franchises. Delving into the timeless fashion and 007 suits across all 25 films, the book contains contributions from industry legends like Donatella Versace and Tom Ford, and exclusive anecdotes from the Bonds themselves.

Visit Assouline.com

THE MENSWEAR COLLAB

Sunspel X Nigel Cabourn

Sunspel has teamed up with renowned British designer Nigel Cabourn for a second time. The collection is inspired by brands’ rich archives and consists of a range of pieces in heritage fabrics. Ventile, a waterproof fabric invented in the 1930s, is used for the mesh-lined jacket which reimagines a 1981 army sports jacket from Cabourn’s archive. There’s a Balmacaan wool-cashmere coat crafted from British-woven wool, plus a wide-neck jumper made from soft merino wool. The capsule is completed by a long-sleeve striped roll-neck and t-shirt, with everything made in Sunspel’s Long Eaton factory.

Visit Sunspel.com

THE HOME IMPROVER

Sonos Arc Ultra

Home audio specialist Sonos has introduced a new flagship soundbar. The Sonos Arc Ultra promises to deliver clearer dialogue, deeper bass and more detailed sound – all in a sleek design that’s perfect for large TVs. The Arc Ultra is the first soundbar to use the brand’s revolutionary Sound Motion transducer technology, one of the most significant breakthroughs in audio engineering in nearly 100 years. Sonos has also unveiled the Sonos Sub 4, an upgrade of its subwoofer, with a refreshed design and internals that elevate films, hit shows and more with rumbling bass.

Visit Sonos.com

LORO PIANA

THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK

Loro Piana: Master Of Fibres

Published on 21st November, Assouline’s newest fashion deep-dive explores the adventures of the Loro Piana family as they search for the world’s most exquisite natural textiles, from the rare cashmere sourced from baby goats in Mongolia to extra-fine merino wool from Australia and New Zealand to the exotic lotus fibre from Myanmar. This meticulously curated volume traces the remarkable milestones of the Italian fashion house, from its humble origins in the mid-1800s to its cutting-edge textile innovations and the exceptional luxury garments and accessories it turns out today.

Visit Assouline.com

THE LUGGAGE

Kith X Tumi

Kith has debuted the first pieces in its multi-year partnership with luxury travel brand Tumi. A collection of travel bags and accessories, the collaboration mixes up Tumi’s 19 Degree luggage with Kith’s signature colour palette and monogram print. The limited-edition collection is anchored by four pieces of luggage that can handle every journey – from long trips with the Rolling Trunk to last-minute getaways with the International Carry-On. Each piece features an aircraft-grade aluminium shell, retractable top and side carry handles, and there are four colours: Asteroid (charcoal grey), Cavan (blue-grey), Plaster (brown grey) and Quicksand (light brown). Supplementing the collection are a watch travel case, sunglass case, iPhone 15 Pro case, a Kith-branded 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger and universal power adapter.

Visit Kith.com

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