T R E N D HUNTING

Horn Accessories

Oneofnature’smostnoblematerials, hornaddsadistinguishedtouchto any man’s wardrobe or selection of daily grooming essentials. Find out where to get this year’s best handmade horn accessories.

Nothing sets the tone for your day like your morning grooming ritual. The touch and scent of quality products elevate and inspire, and one of the first things you touch every day is a comb – so why begin your day with plastic? Soft to the touch and strong in appearance, a comb made from horn is the height of luxury in a post ivory or tortoiseshell world. Established in 1805, Truefitt & Hill have been royal hairdressers and purveyours of grooming essentials to the good and the great for over 200 years. With a selection of handmade horn combs for every need or use, we recommend the world’s most storied brand for the gentleman of good taste. (www.truefittandhill.com)

The perfect pocket companion, a black oxhorn shoe horn will add ease to your routine and will save your shoes. These practical accessories are available from Truefitt & Hill, as-well-as the modern-day guru of ‘quality, craftsmanship and tradition’, Kirby Allison. We highly recommend visiting Allison’s treasure-filled webstore, to explore his impressive range of carefully sourced accoutrements One of our favourites are the horn collar stays, available in a variety of sizes to accommodate every style of shirt. Unnoticed by others, but sublime to the touch, horn collar stays are the ultimate in discretion for the man who dresses for his own satisfaction.

(www.kirbyallison.com)

Searching for the perfect pocket comb? We found it – but there’s a catch. Technically listed as an ‘equestrian comb’, Hermès’ irresistible horn comb is made in France and indistinguishable from the human variety. Paired with a handmade leather case available in several colours, we can divulge that this daily companion has been snapped up by fans of the brand, and is well suited for any mane.

(www.hermes.com)

For the knife-carrying gentleman, there is no statement of elegance like the classical folding pocket knife of Laguiole, France. Available from a variety of knife makers in the region, we like the craftsmanship of Forge de Laguiole. Carry it with you, or add charm to a place setting with the light horn table knife variant of the portable classic. (www.forge-de-laguiole.com)

Prepare for your day in the bustling city, or equip yourself for the wilderness, with therefinement of nature’s wildest material. And, if we catch you at theclubwith an equestrian grooming tool, don’t worry, we won’t tell.