The SLMan Hot List – November
Images: Lakers; Hawes & Curtis; Gleneagles, Richard Gaston; Rolls-Royce; Seventy One
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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 special menswear release to a cool restaurant launch, here are the things to check out in November…
Images: Lakers; Hawes & Curtis; Gleneagles, Richard Gaston; Rolls-Royce; Seventy One

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THE OUTERWEAR

Oliver Spencer

Oliver Spencer’s autumn/winter collection puts British manufacturing to the fore, with a selection of outerwear made entirely in the UK. Two key styles use Morgan cloth, a textured pure-new-wool fabric woven in Yorkshire in a rich green inspired by the British landscape. It features on the Big Coat, a belted double-breasted design, and the Addington Jacket, which combines bomber and workwear influences. A second Yorkshire-woven fabric, Thackray, brings an earthy oatmeal plaid to the collection. This appears on the Renbourne Bomber Jacket, Crosby Coat and another version of the Addington. The cloth is cut and sewn in London, confirming the brand’s commitment to local production and traditional textile expertise.

Visit OliverSpencer.co.uk

THE ACCESSORIES

Aston Martin x Smythson

British luxury leather goods brand Smythson has teamed up with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team on a collection of stationery, travel and tech accessories. The range features the team’s signature Podium Green and Dark Shadow shades, alongside co-branded detailing. Our favourite piece is the bespoke Circuit Journal, which includes behind-the-scenes content, a foreword from team principal Adrian Newey, and space to record every race of the season. Smythson’s Panama and Soho notebooks also feature racing-inspired titles and special-edition car illustrations. Elsewhere, a passport sleeve, washbag, laptop case, card holder and sunglasses case make practical additions for fans travelling between race weekends (and excellent Christmas presents).

Visit Smythson.com

THE COFFEE-TABLE BOOK

Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold

Basketball fans and design enthusiasts alike will want to make room for Lakers: An Official History of the Purple & Gold, a new illustrated history from Taschen, produced in collaboration with the team. Spanning seven decades and 17 championships, the book traces the franchise’s evolution through rare photographs, vintage ephemera, original artwork and memorabilia from private collections and the Lakers archives. Contributions come from some of the biggest names associated with the team, including Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. It’d be an impressive addition to any sports book collection.

Visit Taschen.com

THE CAR

Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II

Rolls-Royce has introduced the Spectre Series II, an updated version of its all-electric super-coupé. Since its debut in 2022, the Spectre has become one of the marque’s defining modern models, combining understated styling with near-silent performance. The latest version features engineering updates that increase range and torque, while reducing charging times. The result is a considered evolution that improves everyday usability without losing the qualities that made the model stand out.

Visit Rolls-RoyceMotorCars.com

THE PIT STOP

Jaguar At Knightsbridge

Jaguar has opened its new flagship destination in Knightsbridge. At the heart of the sleek venue – where we recently got a glimpse at the marque’s era-defining Type 01 grand tourer – is Café Eighty-One. Its contemporary design details are inspired by the new car, while the menu has been created by ever-inventive Michelin-starred chef Michael O’Hare. His food here includes elegant takes on classic British victuals from soups to scones, as well as a £75 tasting menu. Around and about, there are immersive spaces for exploring both the brand’s rich history and a rotating series of artist residencies and events.

Visit Jaguar.com
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THE SUITE

Gleneagles Tower Suite

Five-star Scottish stalwart Gleneagles has unveiled The Tower Suite, a two-level residence within the hotel’s original tower. Designed by AIME Studios, the one-bedroom suite draws on the property’s art-deco heritage and the romance of rail travel, with details including monochrome marble, burgundy resin and gold-patterned wallpaper. A winding staircase connects a timber-clad dining room, plush sitting room and atmospheric library, while a hidden staircase leads to the hotel’s only private rooftop terrace. Here, guests can take in views across the Ochil Hills and Gleneagles’ three golf courses. The ten-seat dining room, complete with Ming Green marble bar, is made for intimate gatherings.

Visit Gleneagles.com

THE TAILORING

John Lewis x Clothsurgeon

John Lewis has partnered with Savile Row tailor Clothsurgeon on a 32-piece menswear collection that combines traditional tailoring with contemporary streetwear. Designed as a complete capsule wardrobe, the range spans tailoring to accessories, with materials including Italian wool, brushed cashmere, Japanese selvedge denim and Portuguese jersey. Luxury leather outerwear adds a more directional element, while three footwear styles created for Clothsurgeon by British shoemaker Grenson are exclusive to John Lewis. The collection is available online and in five John Lewis stores.

Visit JohnLewis.com

THE DRINK

Seventy One Eau de Minuit

Ahead of party season, gin brand Seventy One has introduced Eau de Minuit, the Black Cask Midnight Edition – its first new expression since launching in 2021. Created by founder Mert Alas and master distiller Steve Wilson, the limited-edition gin combines the house’s botanical character with three types of oak. The result is a deeper profile, with notes of dark fruit, leather, tobacco, hazelnut, cacao and toasted oak, balanced by Queen of the Night absolute. Made in the UK, just 3,000 bottles will be released worldwide, priced at £228. The brand is also launching a limited-edition Seventy One x Trudon Feu de Nuit gift set, which teams a bottle of gin with six hand-made Trudon Ernesto taper candles and a box of matches.

Visit SeventyOneGin.com

THE HOTEL

La Réserve Firenze

La Réserve Firenze, the first Italian property in Michel Reybier’s La Réserve Private Homes collection, has opened in a restored 15th-century palazzo on Via Santo Spirito in Florence’s Oltrarno district. It comprises six apartments designed to feel like private Florentine homes, combining space and independence with the service of a luxury hospitality offering. Over four years, interior architects Gilles & Boissier led its restoration, bringing historic details back to the fore. Hand-restored frescoes, coffered ceilings, traditional terracotta floors and Siena travertine sit alongside works from the owners’ art collection. The result balances the palazzo’s original character with contemporary design.

Visit LaReserve-Firenze.com

THE COLLAB

Boss By Beckham

David Beckham’s Boss by Beckham collection returns for autumn/winter 2026 with a wardrobe of refined staples inspired by British country style. Heritage fabrics, muted colours and relaxed silhouettes underpin the collection, designed to work across everything from winter walks to festive gatherings. The campaign, photographed by Dan Jackson, draws on Beckham’s own routines in the British countryside. Key pieces range from versatile separates to more substantial outerwear, with prices starting at £69 for a pocket square and rising to £945 for a leather jacket.

Visit HugoBoss.com

THE RESTAURANT

Kebapçı İskender

The family behind Kebapçı İskender, the Bursa restaurant credited with creating the modern döner kebab, is bringing its signature dish to London. The Knightsbridge outpost marks the family business’s first venture outside Turkey in almost 160 years. The story began in 1867, when İskender Efendi developed his method of cooking lamb on a vertical spit over charcoal. Five generations later, the business remains family-owned, with Yavuz İskenderoğlu and his sons Oğuzhan and Kayhan choosing Knightsbridge for its association with quality and craftsmanship.

Visit Iskender.com

THE COLLECTION

Hawes & Curtis

Hawes & Curtis has created a 10-piece menswear collection inspired by Sir Michael Caine’s most memorable on-screen looks. Drawing on original garments made for the actor by his lifelong friend and tailor Douglas Hayward, the edit revisits defining moments in British film style – from the sharp suits of Alfie to the fur-collared trench coat and shawl-collar cardigan seen in Hannah and Her Sisters. Also included is Harry Palmer’s navy flannel blazer from The Ipcress File. The collection brings together British tailoring heritage and Caine’s understated approach to dressing, with pieces reworked for a contemporary wardrobe. Available online at Hawes & Curtis and at the brand’s Jermyn Street flagship, it’s a celebration of an enduring screen style that continues to influence menswear.

Visit HawesAndCurtis.co.uk
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THE VENUE

Spiritland x Barbican

Spiritland has opened a listening bar on Level 2 of the Barbican Centre, marking the tenth anniversary of its original King’s Cross venue. Created by Paul Noble and Sophie Uddin, the 100-seat space overlooks the Barbican’s fountains and is open Tuesday to Sunday until the middle of next year. At 5pm, a full album is played through a bespoke Living Voice sound system, with programming spanning familiar classics and lesser-known releases, plus themed weeks dedicated to artists from Bach to Beck. Food and drink come from a team with experience at Lardo, Smoking Goat, Milroy’s and St John. Led by executive chef Matt Cranston, the menu combines European and Japanese influences, while the drinks list includes seasonal cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic options.

Visit Barbican.org

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