Your West Midlands Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 61)

Danielle Harvey shares her latest buys and product launches for guys ABOUT IT! Read all Best foot forward Cole Haan, the innovative American lifestyle brand and retailer, has introduced dress shoes as part of its collection. The groundbreaking reinvention of the dress shoe combines traditional craft with modern engineering. Each unites lightweight and cushioned energy foam, a precision-engineered anatomical footbed, and full-motion outsole to create flexibility and comfort – essentials for the wedding day which can be a long affair! Available styles include Hamilton Grand Wingtip Oxford, Washington Grand Laser Wingtip Oxford and Jefferson Grand Wingtip Oxford, prices range between £155 to £310. Launched in the UK in 2016, the brand is available at Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty and other selected retailers in the UK. Check out colehaanstore.co.uk Smoothed and renewed Fe l like the winter weather has taken its toll on your skin? Ensure you’re big-day ready with three new hydration champions from Clarins that will intensely moisturise and strengthen your skin. All are made from the new Hydra Resist Phyto Complex which combines two plant extracts selected for their super-hydrating ability, integrated with the ClarinsMen Complex with a blend of gymnema and bison grass extract. Available in three different textures, to suit all skin needs: Super Moisture Balm, Super Moisture Gel, and Super Moisture Lotion SPF 20, all are priced £30 from clarins.co.uk Shimmering STYLE Richard James, known for traditional Savile Row bespoke tailoring and modern British ready-to-wear menswear, has released new crystallised dinner jackets. The Crystallised Navy Shantung Silk suit (£855) and the Crystallised Ivory Shawl Collar dinner jacket (£1,425) are available through Selfridges only and are made-to-order in sizes 36-46 (with a two-week turnaround time). From slim, waisted modern cuts to softer relaxed tailoring Richard James suits are flattering on any frame for every occasion. Visit selfridges.com/Richard-James MAN OF STEEL Victorinox, inventor of the legendary Original Swiss Army Knife surprises with a new masterpiece in its innovation pipeline. Distinctive and cool, STEEL is the new Victorinox signature scent created for the modern man.  Vigorous and refreshing bursts of aquatic accords blend with viola leaves, while lavender and vibrant cedarwood create a compelling scent perfect for grooms on the their big day. Swiss Army STEEL for men is £50, for 100ml, and stocked at victorinox.com HANDHELD ESSENTIALS Thomas Clipper has launched a luxury travel range. The new items are perfect for grooms travelling for their stag do or honeymoon, with a leather cardholder starting from £49 up to £1,195 for the leather overnight bag. What’s more, the new contrasting colour way cardholder – released in December – is sure to be a hit with fashion-led grooms. Check out thomasclipper.com GROOMS’ NEWS 105