Your North East Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 39)

Grooms editor Melissa Barker shares the latest best buys and product launches ABOUT IT! COMFORT AND STYLE Men’s underwear brand, Hamilton and Hare has created a new product called The Wedding Boxer. This special pair of signature boxer shorts are made from premium grade pinpoint weave cotton for a subtle, luxurious texture and extra level of comfort. It comes in a crisp, clean white that matches a formal shirt perfectly and has a slimline tailored cut so it won’t ruin the line of a suit when worn underneath. Featuring a mother-of-pearl button and complimentary monogramming, the boxers can also be purchased as a gift in a special wrapping. A pair costs £45 and is available at www.hamiltonandhare.com SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE David Watson, a silk accessories brand, has launched a line of alphabet- inspired designs. The collection includes pocket squares, hair bows and neckties, all personalised with the letter of your choice. I was lucky enough to try one of the hair bows. Not only is it excellent quality, but it looks fabulous with any outfit and would make a lovely gift for brides- or grooms-to-be. Starting from £45, the products are made in England using the finest silks. Visit www.davidwatson.uk for more. Read all ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY I love this leather wallet from Ekster. It’s the world’s first voice- activated, trackable smart wallet. The worldwide tracking feature uses Bluetooth and Crowd-GPS to locate and ring your wallet, no matter where you go. To make things more convenient when paying, all Ekster wallets come with a pop-up mechanism, giving you instant access to all your cards. It offers storage for up to 10 cards, leaving enough space for cash and other essentials. Check out www.ekster.com Suited and booted Fairfax & Favor is helping gents look dapper on their wedding day with the release of its 2020 collection. The company design versatile footwear and accessories that intertwine classic country style with a modern city aesthetic. The collection features refined shapes, elevated style and improved comfort and fit. Our favourite is The Bedingfeld II. It has a leather raised sole, tassels and can be dressed up or down to suit all occasions. Head over to www.fairfaxandfavor.com to see more. A SMOOTH FINISH L’OCCITANE has launched a new shaving and skincare collection. The Homme Cade Collection is made using natural ingredients, including cade essential oil which contains protective and soothing compounds – making it the perfect ingredient for men’s skin. Choose from the Daily Exfoliating Cleanser, Energizing Face Fluid, Purifying Charcoal Mask, Shaving Soap, Cream or Gel. All of which are designed to leave you with soft and glowing skin for the big day. To find out more, visit www.loccitane.com Time’s up If you’re looking for the perfect watch for your nuptials, then look no further than the re- designed Q Timex Falcon Eye. Every detail of the original watch has been re- created and updated. It now has a woven stainless-steel bracelet, functional battery hatch, two-tone case, luminescent paint and a striated electric-blue dial. It’s priced at £159 and can be purchased from www.timex.co.uk 76