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BENTLEY Infinite
Intense Eau de Parfum
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Global luxury brand Bentley fragrances has
released a new Eau de Parfum, Bentley Infinite
Intense. With its 15% aroma percentage the new
release offers a longer-lasting fragrance experience.
Its strong first impressions are of black pepper
combined with geranium, lavender and violet.
Its heart notes are rich in spicy essences: nutmeg,
elemi (a valuable Arabian tree gum), Siam benzoin
(the balmy scented resin of the styrax tree) and a
hint of ambergris produce a totally modern, masculine eroticising effect.
The bottle design emulates that of their famous
as Bentley Motors, made from high-quality
heavy glass is reminiscent of cut crystal whose
straight lines run into elegant curves with the
shoulders coated in metal plates emblazoned
with the legendary Bentley symbol, the “Flying
B”,100ml £69.50
www.harrods.com
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KTZ x New Era
Cap Collection
London based street wear label
Kokon to Zai, most commonly
know as KTZ, has partnered with
New Era to release a new collection of caps.
The release features two of New
Era’s classic 59FIFTY and 9FIFTY
snapback silhouettes designs fused
with KTZ’s contemporary graphics.
A cotton and faux leather version are
available, both black, using heavyweight embroidery for the front design and the brand’s motto TWTC
(The World To Come) on the back.
KTZ first launched 1996 under
the creative direction of Marjan Pejoski and management
of Sasko Bezovski, opening its
flagship store in London’s Soho
district. The same store has been
completely renovated and has
re-launched ahead of the brand’s
20th anniversary next year.
The caps are priced from £60
and available from KTZ stores in
London and Paris and online at
www.kokontozai.co.uk
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THE NEW
GUCCI
C
hange can be good. And playing the main catalyst
for the menswear revolution is Gucci. The postFrida Giannini era marked a shift in aesthetics on
the Gucci catwalk. With Gucci, we get a vision of the
future of luxury, where gender is blurred and rebellion itself is the trend. Gucci refused to play it safe and would
not hide behind slim, color-blocked suits or predictable,
nautical themes for yachtsmen.
But with Gucci’s next season collection – one that was redesigned by
the in-house team in a week – we saw
a bohemian rhapsody of sorts. Floral power prints, silk chiffon blouses,
loose trousers, skinny scarves and tunics. The colors of the new collection
were deep. A palette consisting of brick reds, rich browns,
oranges and dark teals, the colors held a romantic spirit as
they mingled with billowy chiffon and delicate lace.
Plus, Gucci loafers were replaced with mink-lined
slippers and military jackets were downsized and styled
with shorter sleeves and fur-lined cuffs. We were schooled
with preppy touches found in knit caps, berets, spectacles
and suede messenger bags. But our lesson in menswear
fashion was just beginning. Gucci, with former head accessories designer Alessandro Michele as its new creative
director, is demonstrating how the brand comes together
to be much more than a pair of interlocking Gs.
Gucci’s unapologetic approach to design makes a strong statement, a courageous act of non-conformity. It’s a brilliant
move. It keeps Gucci relevant for a new
and younger generation.
Other lessons we learned from the
iconic Italian brand? Breaking from the past leads to edgy
innovation. And being mediocre is taboo. Whatever Gucci
does next is sure to be both intriguing and influential, a clear
indicator of a powerful and indispensable fashion label.
BREAKING
FROM THE PAST
LEADS TO EDGY
INNOVATION.
By Romina Tobias
Illustrations by Emma Sheridan
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