Written by Craig Landale in Essentials on the 15th June 2021

The sunshine is out, the Euro football is underway, and things are starting to feel normal again. Things are looking up gentlemen. It’s been a really good month of product drops in men’s fashion, tech and grooming, too. So, grab yourself a kombucha and take five minutes to read up on some of the best products I’ve spotted this month. 

Frahm Corduroy Worker's Jacket 

Corduroy is definitely Tough and Beautiful. It's velvety without being showy, tough without being harsh. The lines have a graphic quality that reflect light in different ways. Cord is far from dull. Frahm have gone to their usual lengths to build a jacket with very exacting detail, and tweaked a classic style, for what is set to become a market leading corduroy jacket. This is a mid to needle weight 'Wale' of 11, meaning it has masculine chunk, but still elegant. There's the ubiquitous (for FRAHM) twin needle stitching, British Courtney's corozo nut buttons abd soft blue Chambray lining in key areas, making this a purely natural, vegan and biodegradable jacket. 

frahmjacket.com

Cambridge Satchel Company The Bowls Bag 

The Bowls Bag by Cambridge Satchel Company is the latest style to be introduced by the brand. Inspired by a bag discovered at an antiques fair, believed to date back to the 1930s, it immediately stood out as a bag that certainly does not deserve to have been forgotten. Originally intended as a carrier for two wooden bowls, this bag is ideal for modern day life. Gorgeous in its simplicity, the cylindrical shape is unique and eye catching. They have replaced the traditional buckles with magnetic closures whilst maintaining the exact same look. To prevent the bag rolling they've added small feet and a detachable shoulder strap for versatility and functionality. 

cambridgesatchel.com

Carl Friedrik Charging Tray 

Carl Friedrik’s new wireless Charging Tray gives you faster charging and less waiting. With more power than previous USB iterations, the charging tray offers a faster wireless charging experience and is extremely useful for holding important compact accessories alongside - loose change, car keys, stationary, and glasses. This portable charging tray is beautifully designed and reliable, and supports wireless charging on all recent iPhone models, wireless charging-enabled Android devices, AirPod cases and other devices with Qi compatibility. 

carlfriedrik.com

Dedicated FRUITY sustainable swim shorts 

Made from recycled PET Bottles, eco brand Dedicated are looking to the future with their new swim shorts. A future in which swimwear helps clean up the oceans by clearing waste and putting this waste back into production. The closest planet similar to Earth is light-years away, and to go there would take us thousands of years. So, maybe we need to start caring for this planet like it’s one in a million. Dedicated is not just any other fashion brand, they're a vehicle for positive change and want to show that fashion can be done differently. In touch with nature, fair and responsible, and without the use of toxic pesticides or chemicals. 

dedicatedbrand.com

Wax London x Soller Mosaic 

Contemporary clothing brand Wax London have launched a limited edition, exclusive collaboration with British mosaic artist Soller. Founder of Soller, Charlie Sheppard has a unique take on the medium of mosaic which comprises physical and digital mosaic designs, combining illustration, tiles, murals and more. A perfect affinity with Wax London, who create premium collections with sustainability at their core, celebrating the city in which the brand was founded, London. The collaboration comprises 4 limited edition t-shirts, two short sleeve and two long sleeve - all with specially designed mosaic prints and embroidery by Soller.

waxlondon.com

JBL Live Pro+ TWS headphones 

The Live Pro+ TWS is all about more music, less noise, delivering an immersive True Wireless experience with incredible JBL Signature Sound. Whether you’re an obsessional professional wanting the most from your time in the day, a workout warrior who can’t wait to get to the gym, a busy bee always socialising with friends, or a rest and relax kind of person who enjoys a slower pace to life, the JBL Live Pro+ TWS is your answer. Adaptive Noise Cancelling means zero distractions, and if you want to hear the world around you without removing your headphones, Smart Ambient sharpens the sound of your surroundings.

uk.jbl.com

Ellen Von Unwerth x LIMITATO 

For the AW21 season, Von Unwerth joins the ranks of LIMITATO to accelerate their confident designs, to add her signature stamp to the brand's ever evolving collection. As they enhance their portfolio of collaborators, which includes legendary photographers such as Terry O’Neill and Norman Parkinson, Von Unwerth deservedly sits among those names as a world-renowned artist. Her poignant and often tongue in cheek imagery captivating viewers the world over. Combing the effervescence and sensual elements in people, Von Unwerth achieves a great power and authority of women through her work, a control and attitude that feels so right for the LIMITATO brand.  

limitato.shop

Bang & Olufsen x Berluti 

Berluti and Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen collaborate for a limited-edition collection of products, celebrating ‘savoir-faire’ and lifestyle. The collaboration honours the heritage and craftsmanship associated with both ‘Maisons’ and combines some of Bang & Olufsen’s most iconic products with Berluti’s emblematic Venezia leather, patinated by hand to propose six unique pieces. The result is a fusion of signature sound, timeless design, and unrivalled leather expertise where craftmanship is elevated and form and function go hand in hand. Perfect for urban travellers and digital nomads, Beosound A1 2nd Gen Berluti Edition, Beoplay H95 Berluti Edition, and Berluti’s Sound Pouch are ideal to carry on the go, completed by the addition of Beosound Balance Berluti Edition. Two exceptional made-to-order home products, Beovision Harmony and Beolab 90, add the finishing touch to the collection which complement Berluti’s existing selection of lifestyle and home objects while going deeper into the brand’s technology offering. 

bang-olufsen.com

L’Estrange All Year-Round Linen Collection 

Linen is a natural material that has a low environmental footprint and is only used in 1% of all apparel production. It's breathable, it's soft and L’Estrange have blended it with cotton and added stretch in order to produce a perfect fabric that is summery enough and feels great but is wearable year-round. The brand launched a linen collection last year using this fabric and their customers have come back saying they originally bought it for summer but have been wearing it throughout winter due to the comfort. The more we use linen and natural materials the better, and we're confident L’Estrange can change linen's reputation from a summer material into a year-round one. 

lestrangelondon.com

BaByliss Super X range 

2020 was the year of DIY. We redefined simple grooming pleasures as moments of self-care and converted our kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms into our very own styling studios. We learnt new skills and experimented with tools and new styles, but now it’s time to take things up a notch. Dial up the performance and the power to clip, trim and tidy like a true professional with the Super-X Metal Series by Babyliss. The Super-X Metal Series is designed to offer barber grade grooming at home. For the Super-X Metal Series the brand has paired both style and substance. The advanced lightweight motor provides outstanding power and lithium technology offers sustained cutting performance. The robust metal housing is both stylish and functional which gives superior handling, and precision engineered Japanese steel blades deliver smooth, effortless cutting. 

babyliss.co.uk

Frahm Corduroy Worker's Jacket, Cambridge Satchel Company The Bowls Bag, Carl Friedrik Charging Tray, and Wax London x Soller Mosaic are featured in June 2021’s Coolest Stuff.