It is not a secret that gentlemen don’t like packing. It is the destination that excites them, not the preparation! However, a true gentleman always looks impeccably stylish, whether they are jetting off to a well-deserved holiday in the sunshine with family and loved ones or a short, fun-packed break at the beach with friends. Stay on-trend this holiday season with our selection of stylish brands for the discerning traveller.
Bespoke Shoes by Foster & Son
This pair of Oxford Blues is one of the unique bespoke offerings made by hand by the young creative team at Foster & Son. Harking back to the Roaring Twenties these shoes, produced by the exceptional team at 83 Jermyn Street, are in the very best tradition of the ‘West End’ standard of bespoke shoemaking. Every stitch on the sole is made by hand involving hours of painstaking work. Designed to fit perfectly, they chime with the latest in retro-fashion whilst remaining elegant and timeless.
Foster & Son is London’s oldest bespoke shoemaker, making shoes since 1840. From Charlie Chaplain to Clark Gable, some of the most iconic figures of the 20th century have had a pair of Foster shoes made.
Visit them at their Jermyn street workshop where they continue to make some of the world’s most elegant shoes and accessories, including luggage and cases, wallets, belts and passport holders or see more online at www.foster.co.uk
Travel in Style with GLOBE_ TROTTER Jet Overnight Boston
Globe- Trotter Leather Company is a new division and is now producing all Globe- Trotter new leather goods. The leather goods factory based in Hertfordshire, England, uses the finest materials and expert skills to produce leather products by hand to bespoke quality.
This Holdall Jet Overnight Boston in Navy, £1,050 is just one of the excellent examples of the bespoke work of Globe- Trotter Leather Company. As well as producing new leather goods for Globe- Trotter, the factory also operates a bespoke and corporate service; producing beautifully crafted short runs specific to your requirements. The range of work that the factory are able to carry out varies, with the only limitation being the client’s imagination. Every aspect of the end product is determined by the customer, from the leather hide and finish used to the colour of the stitching. Back in the day, Globe- Trotter’s enviable list of clients, included HM Queen Elizabeth II (who chose Globe- Trotter for her honeymoon luggage in 1947 and continues to use her cases to this day), Sir Winston Churchill, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and sir Edmund Hilary. Current private clients include luxury yacht owners, established British heritage brands and award-winning 5-star hotels from London’s West End to Downtown Dubai.
Visit the Globe- Trotter store in London at 35 Albemarle Street W1S 4JD or find out more at www.globetrotter1897.com.
Stylish beach and pool-side essentials from Brazil – Frescobol Carioca
Handcrafted in their workshops in Brazil, each bat is made by skilled carpenters known as marceneiros. All bats are unique in colour, shape, features and weight due to the way materials are sourced. Available with six various neoprene handles. Each bat set
comes with two bats and two balls and a drawstring bag.
TRANCOSO BEACH BAT SET, £140
Since launching in 2009, Frescobol Carioca has embodied the spirit and style of Rio de Janeiro. Starting with a simple yet beautiful handcrafted beach bat- each one made individually by Brazilian artisans- Frescobol has grown to include not only beach wear and accessories but also casual wear that reflects the effortless, cool ‘Carioca’ way of life.
The Spring/Summer’14 collection takes its cue from Rio: bold prints inspired by Ipanema and Buzios, and vibrant colours drawing on the energy and atmosphere of Carnival, the World Cup and the forthcoming 2016 Olympics. All made with high-quality fabrics that work as well on the beach as they do in the city, this brand is the embodiment of Brazilian summertime.
TAILORED SWIM SHORTS in Sao Paulo Red, £145
Casual yet tailored, this elegant swim short is as suitable for lounging by the pool as it is for evening drinks at the bar. Available in a range of colours and patterns inspired by the sidewalks in Rio.
PANAMA HAT, £160
No holiday wardrobe is complete without a panama. It is the ultimate summer hat and best when kept simple. This one has the traditional wide brim and a classic navy band.
Visit www.frescobolcarioca.com to find out more.
MARYLEBONE STORE
47 Blandford Street, Marylebone
London W1U 7HQ
+44 (0) 20 7935 8289
SOHO STORE – opening in august
3 Ham Yard, Soho
London W1D 7DT