CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

In a world where trends come and go at breakneck speed, truly timeless style remains remarkably rare. It is precisely this philosophy that has helped Swedish footwear brand Vagabond establish itself as one of the most respected names in contemporary footwear, creating shoes that balance modern design, exceptional craftsmanship and everyday wearability.

Founded in Sweden and guided by a passion for great-looking shoes, Vagabond has spent decades refining its approach to footwear. The result is a collection that feels distinctly Scandinavian: clean, considered and effortlessly stylish.

Scandinavian design has long been admired for its ability to combine form and function, and Vagabond embodies this principle perfectly. Every pair is designed with purpose, avoiding unnecessary embellishment in favour of sleek silhouettes, premium materials and enduring appeal.

Whether it’s a polished leather loafer, a versatile Chelsea boot or a contemporary trainer, each design is created to complement modern wardrobes rather than dominate them. The result is footwear that works just as well with tailored separates as it does with relaxed weekend attire.

This understated aesthetic is one of the reasons Vagabond has developed such a loyal following. Rather than chasing seasonal trends, the brand focuses on creating pieces that remain relevant year after year.

At the heart of Vagabond lies an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. Every shoe begins with a thoughtful design process that prioritises comfort, quality and longevity.

Premium leathers, carefully selected materials and meticulous construction techniques ensure that each pair not only looks exceptional but also stands up to the demands of daily life. It is this dedication to quality that transforms a pair of shoes from a simple purchase into a long-term wardrobe investment.

Attention to detail can be found throughout the collection, from precise stitching and refined finishing touches to carefully engineered soles that deliver comfort without compromising style.

One of Vagabond’s greatest strengths is its versatility. The collection seamlessly bridges the gap between formal and casual dressing, making it particularly appealing to today’s modern consumer.

For the office, sleek leather loafers and Derby shoes provide a sophisticated foundation for tailoring. During weekends, minimalist trainers and relaxed boots offer effortless style without sacrificing comfort. The versatility of the designs means fewer footwear purchases are required, making them a smart choice for those looking to build a considered wardrobe.

This versatility aligns perfectly with the growing movement towards conscious consumption and buying better rather than buying more.

While sustainability means different things to different brands, Vagabond’s approach centres on creating products designed to last. In an era of disposable fashion, investing in quality footwear that can be worn season after season is perhaps one of the most responsible style decisions a consumer can make.

By focusing on durable materials, timeless aesthetics and enduring construction, Vagabond encourages a slower, more thoughtful approach to fashion consumption.

It’s a philosophy that feels increasingly relevant as consumers seek brands that offer genuine value rather than fleeting novelty.

Vagabond has quietly become one of the most compelling names in contemporary footwear. By combining Swedish design sensibilities with traditional craftsmanship and modern versatility, the brand delivers shoes that feel both current and timeless.

For those seeking footwear that balances style, comfort and longevity, Vagabond represents a compelling alternative to trend-driven fashion. These are shoes designed not for a single season, but for years of wear — and that may be the most stylish statement of all.

Pair Vagabond’s classic leather loafers with tailored trousers and an unstructured blazer for a polished smart-casual look, or opt for the brand’s minimalist trainers with selvedge denim and a premium knit for effortless Scandinavian-inspired style.

The latest launch from one of Britain’s most revered fragrance houses proves that everyday rituals deserve a little luxury too.

There are certain fragrance brands that perfume enthusiasts speak about in hushed tones.

Brands that don’t chase trends, flood social media with influencer campaigns or launch a new scent every other Tuesday.

Czech & Speake is one of them. For decades, the British fragrance house has occupied a unique corner of the luxury grooming world, quietly building a devoted following through exceptional fragrances, timeless design and a distinctly British sense of refinement. Its fans range from fragrance aficionados to rock royalty, most notably the late Ozzy Osbourne, who famously wore the brand’s legendary No.88 fragrance as his signature scent for more than three decades.

Now, for the first time, Czech & Speake is bringing its iconic fragrances somewhere rather unexpected: the shower.

Luxury Fragrance Meets Everyday Ritual, because let’s be honest. Most of us spend more time choosing a fragrance than we do thinking about the products we use in the shower.

Yet there’s something undeniably satisfying about starting the day surrounded by a scent you genuinely love.

Recognising this, Czech & Speake has launched its first-ever collection of fragranced Hand & Body Washes, transforming six of its most celebrated fragrances into daily rituals.

More importantly, it provides a new way into the world of the brand.

With Czech & Speake’s fragrances typically sitting between £95 and £180, the new collection arrives at a considerably more approachable £29 per bottle. While nobody would describe £29 body wash as bargain-bin territory, it does offer a relatively painless introduction to one of Britain’s most respected fragrance houses.

Think of it as a first-class ticket into the departure lounge rather than the full transatlantic fare.

With Six Fragrances, Six Personalities, the collection reads like a greatest hits album. Leading the line-up is No.88, arguably the fragrance that defines Czech & Speake. Its distinctive combination of rose, geranium and sandalwood has earned cult status among fragrance lovers and remains one of the most recognisable British scents ever created.

For those who prefer something fresher, Oxford & Cambridge captures the essence of the British countryside through aromatic lavender and rosemary, delivering the olfactory equivalent of a perfectly maintained college lawn on a summer morning.

Neroli keeps things crisp and uplifting with bright citrus notes softened by delicate white florals, while Frankincense & Myrrh leans into richer territory with sandalwood, cedar, basil and citrus creating a warm, quietly sophisticated character.

Meanwhile, Vetiver Vert offers a contemporary take on classic vetiver, blending bergamot, mandarin and Haitian vetiver into something distinctly modern.

Finally, Dark Rose provides a more dramatic option, pairing rich florals with saffron and lily for a fragrance that feels luxurious without becoming overpowering.

In short, there is likely to be a bottle with your name on it. Luxury fragrance can sometimes feel intimidating. The terminology, the price points and the sheer number of options can make finding an entry point surprisingly difficult.

The new Hand & Body Wash collection offers all the craftsmanship, heritage and fragrance expertise associated with Czech & Speake, packaged into something practical enough to become part of an everyday routine.

Which, if we’re honest, is often where the best luxury products live.

So In a market increasingly crowded with celebrity fragrances and fleeting trends, Czech & Speake continues to do what it has always done best: focus on quality, craftsmanship and timeless appeal.

The new Hand & Body Wash collection doesn’t attempt to reinvent the category. Instead, it elevates it.

And if it introduces a new generation to one of Britain’s finest fragrance houses along the way, so much the better.

After all, luxury doesn’t always need to arrive in a crystal bottle.

Sometimes it can come with a pump dispenser.

Fashion has never been short of slogans.

Some are clever. Some are forgettable. Many disappear as quickly as the trends that inspired them.

Every now and then, however, a message arrives that feels refreshingly simple.

Give Love.

That’s the thinking behind the latest solidarity initiative from agnès b., the French fashion house whose founder has long believed that style and social responsibility should go hand in hand.

At a time when consumers are increasingly asking more of the brands they support, agnès b.’s Give Love collection offers a reminder that fashion can be about more than aesthetics. Sometimes, it can be about action.

The initiative is rooted in the work of the agnès b. Endowment Fund, established in 2009 to support organisations tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges, including the fight against AIDS, extreme poverty and the support of displaced people.

The Give Love collection channels that mission into a series of accessible everyday pieces, including cotton bandanas, caps and pins, all carrying a message that requires little explanation.

Importantly, this isn’t a case of charity being added as an afterthought. Profits from sales of the collection will be donated directly to three organisations: Act Up-Paris, the Housing Foundation and Les Restaurants du Coeur, the French charity widely known for providing meals and support to people facing hardship.

It’s a straightforward model that feels increasingly relevant. Buy something you like. Support something that matters.

What makes the collection particularly appealing is its simplicity. These aren’t products designed to shout. The cotton bandana, in particular, taps into one of menswear’s enduring accessories: practical, versatile and quietly expressive. Whether worn around the neck, tied to a bag or tucked into a back pocket, it carries a sense of effortless summer style while also serving a larger purpose.

And perhaps that’s where the collection succeeds most.

Luxury fashion often talks about making a statement, yet the strongest statements are rarely the loudest. Sometimes they’re found in small gestures. A pin on a jacket. A bandana around the neck. A purchase that contributes to something beyond your wardrobe.

For agnès b., whose commitment to activism and philanthropy has been woven into the fabric of the brand for decades, Give Love feels less like a campaign and more like a continuation of a long-held philosophy.

In an industry often focused on what is new, bigger or louder, there is something appealingly timeless about that.

After all, trends come and go.

Giving never goes out of style.

No, the drinks aren’t free. But the feeling is priceless. There are certain moments that define a great holiday. The first glimpse of the sea from the airport transfer. That perfectly chilled drink arriving at your table just as the sun begins to dip. The familiar faces, favourite restaurants and well-worn routines that somehow never lose their magic.

It’s a feeling that most of us spend eleven months of the year trying to recreate.

Enter Club Marevista, the new perfume and personal care brand from the team behind Amsterdam menswear success story MR MARVIS, whose mission is refreshingly simple: bottle that unmistakable Mediterranean holiday feeling and make it available all year round.

Launched in 2025, Club Marevista isn’t just another fragrance brand attempting to sell a dream. It’s built around something far more relatable: nostalgia for those perfect summer moments and the anticipation of the next escape before you’ve even unpacked from the last one.

The name itself tells the story. Club represents belonging, friendship and those people you always seem to gravitate towards on holiday. Marevista combines the Italian-inspired words for sea and view, conjuring images of Riviera terraces, Amalfi sunsets and lazy afternoons overlooking impossibly blue waters.

It’s an exclusive club where everyone is invited.

From Shorts to Scents

The team behind Club Marevista know a thing or two about creating feel-good products. MR MARVIS has built a loyal following through colourful, impeccably made menswear designed to make people feel good about themselves.

Now, armed with years of experience and a sharpened creative vision, they’ve expanded that philosophy beyond the wardrobe and into personal care.

The result is a tightly curated launch collection consisting of just two products: an Eau de Parfum and an SPF 30 Sun Spray.

In an age where brands often launch with dozens of SKUs and endless complexity, there’s something rather refreshing about keeping things simple.

A Fragrance That Smells Like Summer

Fragrance launches often promise to transport you somewhere exotic. Club Marevista’s debut Eau de Parfum actually gets surprisingly close.

Created in partnership with a family-run fragrance house in Grasse, the spiritual home of perfumery, the scent was developed over two years, with the team carefully refining exactly what a Mediterranean summer should smell like.

The result is a woody marine fragrance that avoids the clichés often associated with aquatic scents.

It opens with bright bergamot and elemi, delivering the freshness of that first ice-cold drink after a morning spent in the sun. Marine notes arrive shortly afterwards, evoking salty sea breezes drifting through open terrace doors, before settling into a warm base of sandalwood, cedarwood and oakmoss.

The beauty lies in its versatility. Rather than screaming “summer holiday”, it quietly suggests it. This is a fragrance designed for everyday wear, whether you’re overlooking the Ligurian coast or commuting through a rainy British morning.

Sun Protection Gets an Upgrade

Let’s be honest. Sunscreen has never been the most glamorous item in the grooming cabinet.

Greasy textures, chalky finishes and medicinal scents have long been accepted as part of the SPF experience.

Club Marevista clearly felt we deserved better.

Its new SPF 30 Sun Spray is lightweight, water-resistant and designed to disappear almost instantly into the skin. The formula is enriched with seaweed and rosemary to help hydrate and revitalise, while a touch of spearmint provides a welcome cooling effect on warmer days.

Most importantly, it avoids many of the common complaints associated with sunscreen. No white cast. No heavy residue. No feeling like you’ve wrapped yourself in clingfilm.

The formula is also reef-friendly, vegan and microplastic-free, while providing broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

As Club Marevista co-founder Steven Vrendenbarg puts it: “Sun’s out, guns out. Shorts, skirts, short-sleeve shirts or no shirt: all marvellous, but with the right sun protection.”

Wise words.

Bringing Summer Home

What makes Club Marevista interesting isn’t simply the quality of the products, though both appear thoughtfully executed. It’s the emotional territory the brand occupies.

Luxury has traditionally sold aspiration. Club Marevista sells anticipation.

The excitement of booking the trip. The comfort of returning somewhere familiar. The joy of spending time with your favourite people. Those small rituals that make holidays memorable and the lingering desire to hold onto them for just a little longer.

Can a fragrance and a sunscreen truly recreate the Mediterranean coast?

Probably not.

Can they remind you of it on a grey Tuesday afternoon?

Absolutely.

And sometimes, that’s more than enough.

Buying for dads can be notoriously difficult. Ask them what they would like and you’ll usually be met with some variation of “I don’t need anything” or “surprise me.” Yet Father’s Day remains the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the men who have spent years offering advice, fixing problems, making us laugh and occasionally embarrassing us in public.

This year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide celebrates every type of father, from the style-conscious traveller and football fanatic to the aspiring chef, gadget lover and green-fingered enthusiast. We’ve curated a selection of thoughtful gifts that combine practicality, quality and a healthy dose of personality — because the best presents are the ones that genuinely enhance everyday life.

Whether you’re shopping for a dad who appreciates timeless style, innovative technology, nostalgic sporting moments or simply enjoys the finer things in life, our carefully chosen picks are guaranteed to score more highly than another pair of novelty socks.

You’re welcome.

The Traveller: Moss Leather Holdall

For the dad who is always planning his next escape, whether that’s a weekend in the Cotswolds or a city break further afield, Moss’ black grained leather holdall is a stylish travelling companion. Spacious enough for a few days away yet smart enough to carry into the nicest hotel lobby, it combines practicality with understated luxury. Thoughtful pockets keep everything organised, while the detachable shoulder strap makes navigating stations and airports a breeze. A proper grown-up travel bag that should age beautifully over the years.

The Riviera Dad: M&S Jersey Textured top & shorts

Technically, Marks & Spencer may classify this textured shirt and shorts combination as loungewear, but I have other ideas. Featuring a relaxed revere collar, subtle textured stripe effect and effortless tailoring, this is the sort of outfit that wouldn’t look out of place on a rooftop bar overlooking the Mediterranean. Comfortable enough for lazy mornings, stylish enough for holiday evenings, it’s an easy win for dads who appreciate relaxed sophistication without trying too hard.

The Chef: M&S X Tom Kerridge Saucepan Set

If your dad’s happy place is the kitchen, this three-piece saucepan set from the M&S X Tom Kerridge collection deserves a place on the worktop. Crafted from durable stainless steel with StayNew technology and featuring copper-disc bases for even heat distribution, these are serious pans for serious cooking. Whether he’s perfecting a Sunday roast gravy or finally attempting that restaurant-worthy risotto, this set will quickly become his culinary best friend.

The Football Romantic: England ’93 Retro Shirt

Hopefully I’m not tempting fate by including this one, but for dads who still remember chanting “It’s Coming Home” at the top of their lungs, this retro England shirt is a nostalgic masterstroke. Recreating the iconic 1993 home shirt, it captures an era when football shirts were simple, bold and instantly recognisable. Perfect for summer barbecues, watching the match with mates, or simply reminding everyone that football really is coming home… eventually.

The Gadget-Loving Dad: Krafted Couch Wireless Charger

Every family has one — the dad who can never quite remember where he left his phone, yet somehow always needs it within arm’s reach. The Krafted Couch solves that problem elegantly. This clever wireless charger drapes neatly over the arm of a sofa, creating a dedicated charging station exactly where he relaxes. Available in latte, matcha or deep blue, it blends seamlessly into modern interiors while keeping devices topped up without messy cables cluttering the living room.

The Organised Dad: Krafted Connex Adapter Hub

Few things are more frustrating than carrying multiple charging cables for multiple devices. Enter the Krafted Connex. Small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or work bag, this compact adapter hub combines multiple charging connections into one smart solution. Supporting fast charging and data transfer, it’s ideal for dads who travel, commute or simply enjoy having the right gadget for the job. One of those deceptively simple gifts he’ll wonder how he ever lived without.

The Dad With Ambitious Houseplants: Willow Smart Plant Sensor

Not every dad possesses naturally green fingers, but technology can help. The Willow Smart Plant Sensor Starter Pack takes the guesswork out of plant care by monitoring moisture levels and environmental conditions. Perfect for indoor gardeners, herb enthusiasts or anyone attempting to keep a fiddle-leaf fig alive, it’s a thoughtful blend of technology and nature that helps plants thrive even when life gets busy.

The Fragrance Connoisseur: Prada Paradigme Eau de Parfum

Every Father’s Day gift guide needs a fragrance, and Prada’s new Paradigme makes a compelling case for itself. Sophisticated yet contemporary, it blends ambery woody notes with an avant-garde sensibility that feels confident rather than overpowering. It’s a fragrance built around the idea of challenging expectations and embracing new perspectives — rather like many of the best dads. Elegant, distinctive and effortlessly masculine.

The Health-Conscious Dad: Sans UV-C Water Bottle

Reusable water bottles have become an everyday essential, but the Sans Water Bottle takes things several steps further. Using built-in UV-C purification technology, it cleans both the water and the bottle itself at the touch of a button, eliminating up to 99.9% of common bio-contaminants in just minutes. For dads who travel, commute, hike or simply appreciate smart design, it’s a genuinely useful piece of kit that combines innovation with everyday practicality.

The Vintage Enthusiast: 1990s Adidas Track Jacket

Vintage sportswear continues to dominate wardrobes, and this authentic 1990s Adidas jacket hits all the right notes. The vibrant orange colourway, classic trefoil logo and signature three-stripe detailing deliver instant retro appeal without feeling like fancy dress. It’s sporty, nostalgic and full of personality — the sort of throw-on layer that works just as well for weekend errands as it does for casual pub lunches. A gift that effortlessly combines comfort, style and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Plus, you’re doing something good in giving something a second chance or, life if you’d like.

But remember, the best Father’s Day gifts aren’t necessarily the most expensive; they’re the ones that reflect who your dad really is. Whether he’s a traveller, foodie, football fan, gadget enthusiast, gardener, fragrance lover or vintage style aficionado, this year’s selection proves there’s something out there to make every father feel appreciated.

After all, dads can be notoriously difficult to buy for — but with any of these gifts, you’re unlikely to go far wrong.