Written by Craig Landale in Essentials on the 10th November 2016

Icy mornings and a portion of snow has arrived nice and early this season. But don’t let the harsh elements cramp your style. We’ve searched high and low for the best wares that the industry has to offer. We’ve found a kickass mountain bike, a super soft cashmere sweater, a 12 year old single malt whisky and a pair of sneakers inspired by the iconic London black cab. Following on from our October round-up, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite products and releases for the month of November.

Adidas Barricade Mustachio

The Adidas Mustachio Barricade limited edition shoe is inspired by the aesthetic of the iconic barber shop. The sneaker features high quality, full grain brown leather giving a premium and unique new finish to the traditional Barricade shoe. The leather is wrapped by a brass-finished chassis replicating the superior fixtures and fittings with a barber shop. The shoe is also detailed with the classic houndstooth pattern and includes an embossed logo on the heel – adding to the premium and hand-crafted finish. 

Available at Adidas, priced $150

Grey Goose Martini Cocktail Gift Box  

It’s time to bring a touch of French luxury to the festive season as Grey Goose, the world’s best tasting vodka, has launched an inspirational gift idea for those wanting to gift extraordinary. Grey Goose has teamed up with Selfridges this Christmas to offer a limited-edition martini cocktail gift box, which can be personalised with a message for friends and loved ones, creating an effortlessly bespoke keepsake. 

Available at Selfridges, priced £64.99

Carrera Kraken Mountain Bike 

Whether you imagine the dusty dry tracks of a trail centre or the scenic views of the countryside, the Carrera Kraken Mountain Bike is perfect for a winter adventure. Sharing its name with the famous mythological creature, the Kraken will not let you down, absorbing trail bumps with the Suntour XCR hydraulic forks and 27.5" wheel with Continental X-King tyres. Hill climbing will feel like a walk in the park with the Shimano Acera 27 speed gears and the Shimano Hydraulic brakes - you are assured superb, controlled stopping in all conditions giving you the confidence to launch your way down any hill. 

Available at Halfords, priced £450

Savile Row Company Chinos  

Weekends should be reserved for relaxation with no meetings, no timesheets and certainly no ironing. The Savile Row Company likes to take the ironing stress out of your time off. Their new Weekday Warriors Collection of non-iron chinos use crease free technology which was previously reserved for shirting only. Choose from Tan or Navy for day-to-day wear, and as always, fit is everything at The Savile Row Company so choose between a slim fit single pleat or slim fit flat front style. These trousers guarantee relaxed comfort and will also look sharp at work too. 

Available at Savile Row Company, priced £40

New Balance London Cab Duo

To celebrate the opening of their London flagship store, New Balance has crafted two classic and strictly limited edition Made in the UK silhouettes inspired by the traditional London Cab. The London Cab duo, crafted at the brand’s UK factory in Flimby, takes inspiration from the Hackney Carriage taxi, an iconic part of city life. The shoes feature a matte leather upper to reflect the exterior paintwork of the iconic vehicle, together with orange details to symbolise rooftop light, and silver-coloured reflective detailing to represent the chrome bumper. 

Available at New Balance, priced £160

Master & Dynamic MW50 Headphones 

In keeping with Master & Dynamic’s commitment to creativity, unrivaled craftsmanship and premium materials, the MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones are a combination of the brand’s signature “form meets function” design and latest technology. Custom 40mm beryllium drivers produce Master & Dynamic’s signature rich, warm sound profile, while a patent-pending milled aluminum external antenna allows for a range of connectivity which is three-times the industry standard, allowing users up to 100 feet away from a mobile phone to use the MW50 without a cable. 

Available at Master & Dynamic, priced £399

Asket Cashmere Sweaters  

Cashmere sweaters are some of the fashion world’s most luxurious essentials. Unfortunately, top-class cashmere has always been as rare and expensive as it is warm and cozy. However, thanks to Asket’s new Italian cashmere collection this kind of luxury just became a whole lot more affordable. The Asket Cashmere Sweater is made from 100% Grade A Inner-Mongolian Cashmere and 100% Made in Italy. Every step of the process takes place in Umbria, AKA “the cashmere valley” where it is spun, knitted, hand-linked and finished by seasoned experts in small artisanal factories with decades of experience working with some of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses. 

Available at Asket, priced €195

The Macallan Double Cask 

It is often said that when two worlds come together they create something magical, or simply extraordinary. For The Macallan, this is the absolute truth behind their new 12 year old single malt whisky; The Macallan Double Cask. This is a single malt which tells the story of a journey; a story which brings together different worlds. To create Double Cask, The Macallan bring new oak from America across thousands of miles to Spain, where oak casks are crafted and sherry seasoned before traveling to their distillery on Speyside to mature for twelve years. These whiskies are then harmoniously united with those aged in the very best sherry seasoned European oak casks. This union reveals an unmatched investment in time and extraordinary commitment to mastery for which The Macallan has been known since 1824. 

Available at The Macallan, priced £55

Hemingsworth Clipper Shorts  

Hemingsworth, the new luxury British menswear label, has just unveiled its debut collection of shorts designed for adventures on land and sea. Impeccably crafted by English tailors in London, the Hemingsworth Clipper Collection features eight stylish short designs. Every pair have been designed to allow for maximum comfort and all-day wear, making them a truly versatile garment that can take the adventurous modern man from the sea to socialising. Inspired by the timelessness and durability of 19th century British racing ships, the new range utilises lightweight seersucker and cotton-blend fabrics. 

Available at Hemingsworth, priced £180

We feature the Hemingsworth Clipper Collection, Asket Cashmere Sweater, New Balance London Cab Duo