July’s Hot List
SUNGLASSES: OLIVER PEOPLES CARY GRANT 2
Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest is one of the best films of all time. It also happens to feature one of the best wardrobes of all time. Cary Grant’s single-breasted grey suit gets a lot of the attention, but Oliver Peoples has noticed how good his sunnies were too. The Hollywood-based brand has just dropped the Cary Grant 2 in four colourways, including the great man’s signature tortoise.
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FOOD DELIVERY: DAVIES AND BROOK TO GO
Swiss chef Daniel Humm is one of the very few to have earned three Michelin stars – for NYC’s Eleven Madison Park. His first London restaurant, Davies and Brook, opened within Claridge’s at the very end of last year, but has of course been shut recently. In its place, Humm is offering ‘To Go’ versions of his CFC (Claridge’s Fried Chicken), its vegetarian equivalent (featuring cauliflower) and a Lobster & Shrimp Boil summer sharing dish. Prices start at £35 for a single-person box, which comes with assorted side dishes and a dessert.
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Claridges
ALBUM: PURE LUXURY BY NZCA LINES
Nzca Lines is the longstanding synth-pop project of Michael Lovett, a multi-instrumentalist who has appeared on Christine & The Queens records and played live with Metronomy. Released on 10th July, Nzca Lines’ first album for four years is reportedly inspired by February’s freak heatwave in New York. If you can’t wait until next week, check out funky and inventive single ‘Prisoner of Love’ for a taster.
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Cowboy
TECH: COWBOY E-BIKE
With so many people reviewing their transport choices in the wake of Covid-19, it’s time for e-bikes to shine. The leader of the pack is Belgium’s monochrome Cowboy. Tucked into the frame, you’ll only notice the battery when you remove it for a charge. Puncture-resistant tyres, integrated lights and smart capabilities add up to a sleek package that combines substance and style. Available in black and two shades of grey.
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BOOK: WE SHALL OVERCOME
In the 60s, American writer James Baldwin made waves with The Fire Next Time, a powerful and personal account of the black experience in the States. Taschen recently reprinted this ever-relevant work alongside more than 100 photographs by Steve Schapiro, who travelled around the Deep South with Baldwin on an assignment with Life magazine. Schapiro’s pictures include iconic images of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. First published as a collector’s edition, We Shall Overcome is now available as a more accessibly priced popular edition (£40).
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L'Estrange London
STYLE: L’ESTRANGE LONDON
This direct-to-consumer menswear brand is currently making a splash around town with a bold, text-only billboard campaign. L’Estrange’s message is simple: ‘With less, do more’. Its sustainable, back-to-basics approach is exemplified in a collection that spans just eight modular pieces (including a face mask). Designed for ‘longevity, not seasonality’ the pieces are custom-made with renewable or recycled materials. Join the waiting list now.
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AptAndCo
DINING: APT
New dining concept APT is a chance to get together with friends and family in an apartment at the Town Hall Hotel, where a leading chef will create a bespoke menu for up to ten guests. In a safe yet stylish environment, the concept is simple: guests select a date then choose from a range of big-name chefs – including Claude Bosi, Skye Gyngell and Selin Kiazim – who will cook up a feast on the day. A great way to support the hospitality industry right now.
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WATCH: LONGINES FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Longines’ classical Heritage range recaptures the spirit of the brand’s early days, when it used to design timepieces for aviation pioneers like Charles Lindbergh in the 30s, then later the mid-century pilots of Swissair. Look out now for the Flagship Heritage L4.795.4.58.0. With elegantly understated features and a black dial, this stainless steel watch brings the 50s into the 21st century.
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COFFEE: BARISTA & CO
A rapid brewing method means Barista & Co’s Twist Press maker can deliver fresh coffee in as little as 60 seconds. Available at Selfridges, its innovative twist motion reduces the risk of spills by removing the need for downward pressure on the cup beneath. It’s versatile too: use a paper filter for clean, light-bodied brews or a metal filter for textured, full-bodied cafetiere-style coffee.
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INSPIRATION CREDITS: OliverPeoples.com, Claridges.Co, Instagram.com/LestrangeLondon
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