FashionWeek -- Agenda-The Market
What's New in Motoring, Fashion and Grooming
Cult US grooming brand Kiehl's pops up in all the hip places: Concorde, The Standard hotel in LA, Nobu in New York. The company has never advertised, relying on word of mouth, and word has now reached The White House - Kiehl's is the brand of choice on Air Force One. Kiehl's first European store opened on London's Monmouth Street last year, and Kiehl's is available at Le Bon Marche, Paris; Nue Blue Eriu, Dublin; Ludwig Beck, Munich and Profumo, Milan. Enquiries: +44 (0) 8562 5560; www.kiehls.com
By Joanne Glasbey
Surf's Up
The Volkswagen T2 was the surfer's carrier of choice from the early Sixties. It oozed cool and could take a stack of boards, accommodate six surfers, and act as changing room, kitchen, bar and bedroom. Now Volkswagen, in nostalgic mood, has announced that a new version will be in production next year. It will have no mechanical connection to its forebear, with a 3.2-litre V6 boasting 10 times the original's power, but purists can recapture the van's glory days with a slice of The Beach Boys in the optional 10-CD changer. Enquiries: www.vw.co.uk
Let Us Spray
Calvin Klein, maker of cK one, the light fragrance for men and women, has collaborated with three world-renowned street artists whose work has influenced urban art to produce a range of limited-editions bottles. Espo, Futura and Delta have represented their personal interpretations of cK one to create expressions of street culture that make the bottles collectable works of art - that smell sexy. €42. Enquiries: +44 (0) 20 7361 4400
The Formula for Success
TAG Heuer has a close association with motorsports, as official timekeeper to the FIA Formula One World Championship and partner to McLaren, and last year TAG created the F1 Micrograph watch. Developed in collaboration with David Coulthard, it boasts a high-end digital screen and functions measure ongoing race lap times to one-hundredth of a second. €2,660. Enquiries: +44 (0) 800 0379 659
Best in Snow
Prada has been collaborating with Europe's most prestigious winter-sports schools to produce advanced sportswear. Testing by over 500 ski instructors helps in development and fine-tuning, and the results, which have Prada's hallmark style, are highly desirable performance garments for the most demanding (and style-conscious) skiers. Enquiries: +44 (0) 7235 0008
Everything for the Stylish Man About Town
Probably British Airways' and Heathrow's best-kept secret, the Molton Brown Travel Spa at BA's Lounge Pavilion, Terminal 4, is an oasis of calm for seasoned (and well-groomed) BA travellers. All treatments are tailored towards making your impending trip more pleasurable, so whether you need a bit of reviving or want your pre-flight nerves soothed, you'll find something to suit your requirements here. Later this year, BA will open a US sister operation: a Molton Brown travel spa at JFK's first-class travel lounge. Complimentary to all BA Club World flyers. Enquiries: +44 (0) 20 8562 5560
Ford's Focus
The new Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche store for men and women in Milan reflects the new style initiated by the New York flagship store under the creative direction of Tom Ford. As part of an initiative to bring the couture house to a modern, global audience, the boutique remains true to the spirit of YSL: elegant and exclusive, challenging and daring. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Via Monte Napoleone 27, Milan (+39 02 76 00 05 73)
Knot for Sale
Paul Smith made his name designing classics with a twist, and he has used the same approach in creating a stunning collection for The Rug Company. Using his signature mastery of colour, the rugs are almost too beautiful to walk on. Enquiries: +44 (0) 20 7379 7133
Just in Case
You've got a business trip: four days of lunches, meetings and waiting in airport lounges. What do you pack? Enter the 96-Hour collection from Puma, developed with the minimalist traveller in mind. This all-inclusive line of menswear, including footwear, has been expertly packed in a Puma-branded, wheeled aluminium case, dispatched from Puma HQ within 48 hours of purchase. €3,800. Enquiries: +44 (0) 20 7730 1234
Pink Perks
Not only does Thomas Pink offer a wide selection of shirts of every hue, but the company can also help you out in a crisis. Should you find yourself working all night in the office with no change of clothes or staying in a hotel for longer than you anticipated, you can call up, order a new shirt and have it sent round to your office or hotel at no extra cost (distance permitting). They'll even iron it for you before delivery. Enquiries: +44 (0) 20 7498 3882
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