Written by Craig Landale in Essentials on the 14th August 2018

Was anyone else ecstatic to see a splash of rain over the past week? I certainly was. In fact, I took a flight to Donegal Ireland because I couldn’t take the London heat anymore. As usual there’s been a lot of new releases and launches and I’d like to draw your attention to the ones that stand out the most. We have a machine that will turn your kitchen into a coffee roastery and a new London clothing store high-tech 3D body scanning technology. So, following on from our July roundup, I’ve compiled a list of my favourite products and releases for the month of August 2018 – enjoy.

Burlington Socks 

Socks to be seen in. This AW18, Burlington, best-known for its traditional Argyle pattern, is transforming the way people wear and style socks. The traditional Argyle print has been reinvented with twists of neon, multi-coloured Tweed and bright colours to step up your style game. This season there are no rules… except: dance on with Burlington!

Mitchell & Ness Swingman Collection 

Hot for Summer 2018, Mitchell & Ness reintroduces its NBA Hardwood Classics Swingman Collection, now featuring new players’ jerseys and shorts. The nostalgia brand originally launched this anticipated campaign in 2017 as an ode to the NBA’s heritage and some of the game’s most celebrated players.

Beoplay E8 Racing Green 

Created with a simplistic style in mind the E8 Racing Green comes with a premium leather case. The Beoplay E8 combine both comfort and personalisation, with ergonomically engineering to fit comfortably into your ears and the Beoplay App that includes fine-tuning the tonality and sound staging through the ToneTouch feature.

Apposta Shirts 

The journey from blank canvas to individually customised shirt is made simple by master craftsmen. Browse by style, theme or occasion, from categories encompassing classic, casual and elegant or from Apposta collections. You will find over 100 pre-designed shirts which you can start with. Then, once you’ve settled on a colour, pattern or fabric you are invited to customise, select your standard size or have the shirt made to measure or both.

Fettercairn Highland Single Malt 

Fettercairn Distillery proudly announce the global re-launch of their premium Highland Single Malt whisky with the release of four new expressions. Reflective of the distillery’s unique production method and befitting of its stock of rare and aged whiskies, the exceptionally refined new range of single malts is a must try for all whisky connoisseurs. The new Fettercairn range boasts a house style of tropical fruits, soft spice and sweetness - showcased in melon, pineapple, banana, clove, ginger, treacle, toffee and caramel.

IKAWA Smart Home Coffee Roaster 

The IKAWA Smart Home Coffee Roaster system is the next level in coffee connoisseurship. Made in London, it's designed to bring coffee to life, getting you the freshest coffee by roasting it simply at the push of a button. The smart roaster is app controlled via bluetooth, meaning you can achieve professional results using roast recipes created by some of the world’s best roasters and barista champions.

Tailor Made London Store 

East London born tailoring label Tailor Made London has opened a brand-new retail store on Eccleston Place, Belgravia. Combining cutting edge technology and traditional tailoring styles, the new store features a high-tech 3D body scanning machine allowing customers to have a single fitting for their bespoke suit with precise and contactless measuring and touch screens throughout the store to browse through the latest collections. 

Thomas Clipper Modena Collection 

Men’s luxury lifestyle pioneers Thomas Clipper have announced the exclusive launch of their first Italian and artisan made travel bag and accessories range, The Modena Collection. The collection includes the Overnight Bag in two options (Italian leather with textile trim and a second in all Italian leather), Weekend Duffel, Passport Holder, Laptop Sleeve and Minimalist Card Holder. Products will be available to pre-order from the 30th August – 9th September from Thomas Clipper’s very own crowdfunding site, First Edition.

We feature Burlington Socks, Mitchell & Ness Swingman Collection, Beoplay E8 Racing Green, Apposta Shirts IKAWA Smart Home Coffee Roaster, and the Tailor Made London Store in August 2018's Coolest Stuff.