There are plenty of reasons why this Patek Philippe timepiece is all kinds of handsome. There’s the sunburst blue dial showcasing the baguette-cut diamond hour markers; the navy alligator leather strap; the centrally focused design with the double day/month aperture, date aperture, and subdial with moon phase indicator... When it is this good-looking, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t work with the rest of your ensemble.
When Louis Vuitton launched its first shopper tote (it looks like a padded version of its paper bag but in leather) it clearly had the markings of a cult favourite. Since then Louis Vuitton has rolled out many variations. The Spring/Summer 2025 version though looks less like a paper bag and more like a top-handled briefcase with personality. The exterior is completely decorated with the season’s reworking of the Damier and comes with a leather tag nodding to the theme of the collection.
Loewe updates its Ballet Runner sneaker. While the original has more of a ballet shoe silhouette, Ballet Runner 2.0 has a more pronounced build with an asymmetric toe that gives more room at the front. Its textured rubber outsole also now extends to the toecap, giving a more ’70s running shoe look. All that to say, this version upgrade is a definite winner.
The Il Conte chore jacket is a great for travelling. Thanks to its cashmere, silk and linen composition, the jacket is incredibly lightweight yet still holds its shape well. Its minimalist design instantly elevates a T-shirt or shirt when the need arises. And that leather slip pocket within the right patch pocket is a brilliant detail that speaks to Zegna’s design ingenuity.
In less than two years, Tsu Lange Yor has grown to be quite a presence in the niche fragrance universe. Its latest release follows through with the brand’s unique blend of scents that are intimate and sensual. By Your Side is a balanced eau de parfum with a warm body that strikes first with the subtle sharpness of peppercorns before drying down to a pleasant woody finish. The best thing is, By Your Side doesn’t feel heavy.
In skincare, a product that does more than just one thing is a boon. Drunk Elephant’s latest concoction is a cream cleanser containing one per cent colloidal oatmeal rich in soothing antioxidant compounds to address skin redness. It also contains marula seed oil that helps to moisturise and nourish the skin. Couple all that with the Mello Marula cream cleanser’s low-lather formula, and you have a cleanser that can double up as a shaving cream while also caring for your mien.
While a full-length trench coat is classic, Burberry’s shrunken design gets points for its more modern sensibility. The look stays true to the brand’s signature design, including double-belted cuffs that are functional and add a touch of sartorial flair. The short trench is made for a slim fit, but you can size up and cinch the waist with a belt for styling options.
RIMOWA’s aluminium cardholder has a rather sexy mechanism that swivels to reveal its contents. It’s not exactly the most roomy of cardholders with the capacity to fit six standard-sized credit or business cards, but then again, who needs that many physical cards in this day and age? Consider this as a style flex—sleekly crafted with RIMOWA’s signature grooves and in the same material that’s made the brand a household name.
Since its launch in 2019, the Clash de Cartier has quickly become a recognisable staple for the brand. The unisex, punk-esque designs are now reimagined in yellow gold with the addition of the small model that features finer iterations of its clou carré studs and mobile picot studs. This means there’s now more ways to pair the Clash de Cartier pieces for an even more dynamic stack.
It’s not often that Hermès’ tableware feature illustrations that aren’t in the equestrian realm or realistic flora and fauna. The Kaorumi series of 15 pieces—plates, platters and a bowl—is designed by Japanese artist Ryo Takemasa, featuring a range of fruits in a play of symmetries. The colours are vibrant and the illustrations are so cool, you’d be torn between just displaying them or putting them to good use.
Photography: Jaya Khidir
Styling: Asri Jasman
