LIFESTYLE LUXURY OFFERINGS FROM THE WORLD’S BEST BRANDS y HIT THE RIGHT NOTES Few purchases are more dependent on an individual’s penchant than a fragrance. As more of us become disillusioned with mainstream brands, opportunities are opening up for independent perfumers, free from the red tape of branding, politics and peer rivalry that restricts the larger houses. Perfumer 4160 Tuesdays is at the forefront of the ‘slow scent’ movement, creating fragrances that are joyful, witty and inventive. Noteworthy are Doe In The Snow, in which founder Sarah McCartney ‘stirred woods, fruits and flowers with an icicle’, and What I Did On My Holidays, which was described by James Craven, buyer for Les Senteurs, as ‘an irresistible pick-me-up, even on the weariest, wettest and wickedest of days’. The house also offers bespoke blending sessions to guide those with hard-to-please noses towards designing their own ideal fragrance. 4160tuesdays.com
x MODAL BEHAVIOUR With their new label, Clara Waldburg, designer Clara Schönburg and marketing expert Franziska Altenrath have pulled off the tricky feat of combining comfort and style. The Berlin-based ‘smart couture’ house specialises in effortlessly chic ready-to-wear dresses in flattering cuts and classic hues. Each garment is handmade in Germany and produced from the naturally sourced material Modal, which is derived from beech trees. An advocate of sustainable fashion, Schönburg was first introduced to the idea of using ethically sourced, cellulose-based fibres during her time working as a bespoke eveningwear and bridal designer. As well as being easy to look after and beautifully wearable, Modal has the added benefit of having a luxurious, high-shine texture akin to silk. Style, comfort and elegance – turns out you really can have it all. clarawaldburg.com
y LAND MARQUE The wonderfully named Fur Feather & Fin country clothing, accessories and gift company launches its new website this month – a boon for those looking to purchase a present for a fan of the great outdoors. Its leatherware line, in beautiful burnished brown hide, is exclusive to the brand and includes this sturdy yet stylish men’s travel bag (right), elegant women’s tote, practical unisex backpack and capacious purse, all of which can be embossed with the recipient’s initials. Other items can be personalised, too, including a handsome silver-plated champagne stopper, pewter hip flask and glass tankard – all ideal gifts for those who are particular about their tipple. furfeatherandfin.com
x WARE WITH ALL Horseware is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading equine brands. Founded in 1985 in Dundalk, Ireland, by Tom and Carol MacGuinness, the then-small company had a single determined aim: to design the world’s first fully waterproof and breathable horse rug (left). Not only did it achieve its objective, but, in doing so, set a new precedent in equine design. After months of research, the now-indispensable Rambo Original was born – and the company has continued to evolve and expand ever since. Today, Horseware produces enough rugs every day to cover an entire football pitch, as well as countless other accessories, such as bridles and saddle pads. Among the company’s more innovative products are its Ice-Vibe vibrating horse boots, which combine the effects of cooling and massage therapy to boost circulation and remove soreness and swelling. Horseware also caters for discerning riders, offering stylish collections of casual outerwear and smart competition garments. horseware.com
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