Your North East Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 35)

Danielle Harvey shares her latest news and product launches for the man of the moment ABOUT IT! TWEEDLE DEE For grooms looking for on-trend big-day styles, London-based Dashing Tweeds has some stunning tailoring options ideal for any groom tying the knot this autumn and winter. The two-piece made- to-measure suit comes in at £1,115 and three-piece at £1,350 – meaning the perfect fit which is essential for all-day comfort. For more style inspiration check out dashingtweeds.co.uk Summer son A sailing adventure in a b ttle, Virgin Island Water captures the dazzling tropics of the Caribbean. Simultaneously fresh and warm, the floral gourmand scent of coconut and sensual ylang ylang flowers lulls the wearer into a tranquil reverie, while the punch of crisp green lime juice is a refreshing boost. An enticing piece of paradise to be carried with its wearer all year round, it’s ideal for the big day or the honeymoon! Priced, £165(50ml), £230(100ml) from creedfragrances.co.uk BECKHAM REMAINS ON HIS THRONE A new survey from Superdrug has revealed that David Beckham still tops the list of grooming icons amongst its male customers. The stylish star topped the leaderboard of 15 famous faces with 12% of the vote, soaring ahead of second place Tom Hardy (6%) and third place Chris Hemsworth (5%). Despite the new haircut, Prime Minister Boris Johnson languished at the bottom of the table with less than 1% of the vote.  The survey of Superdrug customers looked into grooming habits, revealing that over half of men (54%) admit to having a beauty or grooming treatment in a salon. Check out superdrug.com Seasonal style The new autumn/winter collection from London Brogues has continued the expansion of its core range of authentic Gatsby brogues and boots. High quality and reasonably priced, the boots priced at just £110 and the shoes at £90, it’s easy to see why the brand hopes to increase its dedicated followers. New to this season are styles featuring a bespoke forest green coloured tweed, rich chestnut leather, chunky soled boots, a navy and white colourway of the classic Gatsby brogue, and a double-buckle monk shoe. Visit londonbrogues.co.uk to view more of the new range. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE Raymond Weil continues its collaboration with the world’s most famous rock band by creating a much-awaited third maestro The Beatles timepiece. This new limited edition is inspired by the legendary Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album and stands out through its use of innovative material and design. It features a RW4200 mechanical self-winding movement housed in a 40mm polished yellow gold PVD-plated stainless steel case offering 38-hours of power reserve. The black strap is the first from Raymond Weil made from vegan leather and the case-back presents a smoked sapphire crystal that carries the official The Beatles logo and the limited edition number engraved. This exclusive timepiece paying tribute to the legendary Fab Four is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. Stunning details on the dial showcase the famous drum featured on the album cover that inspired this elegant timepiece – it’s the perfect tribute to this legendary rock band and their iconic Sergeant Pepper album. For more details visit raymond-weil.com Read all GROOMS’ NEWS 79