Written by Craig Landale in Essentials on the 25th January 2023

It’s definitely too late in the month to wish you all a Happy New Year but I hope you’re having a good start to 2023, nonetheless. It feels like London has been frozen all month with no signs of warmth coming anytime soon. However, I have a great mix of product drops that have caught my eye to bring you. So, put the kettle on and read on.

Dickies Spring/Summer 2023 Collection 

After a jubilant 2022 celebrating 100 years of manufacturing workwear, Dickies kicks off the new year with a fresh collection of garments ready for the impending Spring/Summer season. Presenting a directional assortment of men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, the brand embraces its rich 100-year history, refreshing its timeless Icons collection and injecting newness through seasonal capsule drops and uniform styling. The Icons collection is a selection of 5 pieces that have become synonymous with the brand over the last century. These include the 874 Work Pant, Eisenhower Jacket, Work Shirt, Coverall and Bib Overall. New seasonal colourways are applied for SS23, updating and refreshing these timeless classics. Variations on their original silhouette can also be found, with tweaks to the Double Knee Work Pant, available in a slim/skinny style and the Unlined Eisenhower, perfect for the incoming warmer weather.  

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Myzone MZ-Switch 

Did you know the accuracy of your heart rate monitor can be affected by the workout you are doing? While wrist-worn trackers are convenient, they lack the accuracy of chest-worn trackers for certain exercises, and while chest strap trackers are incredibly accurate, they are not always convenient. Myzone has launched the world’s very first heart rate tracker that can be worn on the chest, wrist and arm – maximising convenience, comfort and most importantly, accuracy. Regardless of the activity you’re doing, MZ-Switch provides a complete pathway for accurate monitoring and ensures there are no blind spots in a user’s physical activity measurement. 

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David Gandy Wellwear Launches in Selfridges 

David Gandy Wellwear, the fashion and lifestyle brand founded by British supermodel David Gandy, is delighted to announce its launch in Selfridges. Coinciding with the first anniversary of the brand, this milestone moment marks the first physical retail experience for the brand, having been direct-to-consumer since its launch in late 2021. This month a range of 17 pieces from the collections will be available on the first floor of Selfridges, Oxford Street, in the Men’s Modern Casual space, and online. Designs include the brand’s bestselling core collections, the Ultimate Hoody, Ultimate Jogger and Ultimate Crew Tees, alongside a comprehensive range of the newest seasonal launches that offer a complete wardrobe such as the Easy Tapered Pant, Quilted Cotton Gilet and Restore Sweats. 

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Raymond Weil Freelancer Diver Geneva Limited Edition 

Raymond Weil is paying tribute to Geneva with its brand-new freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition, as it celebrates the city where the brand was founded and continues to call home. Directly inspired by Lake Geneva, widely known as Lac Léman, Raymond Weil’s new version of its popular freelancer diver model commemorates its connection to the landmark, as CEO Elie Bernheim fondly associates Lac Léman with his family and childhood. The freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition boasts a water resistance of up to 310m which represents the depth of Lac Léman, and is the inspiration behind this timepiece being limited to just 310 units. Featuring a blue gradient dial with mid-blue tones on the upper reaches, the freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition watch embodies the different depths of Lac Léman, with a dark blue hue adjacent to 6 o’clock representing the deepest, darkest parts of the landmark. 

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MAAP X P.A.M Collaboration 

MAAP x P.A.M. (Perks and Mini) present their third collaboration that combines P.A.M.'s freewheeling aesthetic and signature graphic language with MAAP’s technical engineering and alt-cycling ethos. The PAAM Club Ciclistico Amatiorale capsule is a celebration of psy-cycling and off-the-beaten track wild adventures. Inspired by rides across varied terrain mixed with beloved cannoli haunts and espresso stops, the cross discipline apparel features Perks and Mini’s psy-activated graphics, old school logos and friendly beavers for on-and-off bike antics. Created for cyclocross, crits, track, or just turning it up for Skinsuit Sunday, the MAAP X P.A.M. Skin Suit will make sure riders stand out in the peloton. Made in Italy utilising premium breathable fabrics and the same 3D thermo moulded multi-density chamois as found in MAAP’s Team Bib Evo. To dial up the classic styling, pair with the MAAP X P.A.M. Skull Cap, a nostalgia infused piece for some extra riding 'stile'. Rounding out the capsule are Team Fit jerseys, a thermal long sleeve option, cargo bibs, a lightweight jacket and MTB tee. No ride into the wilderness would be complete without essential accessories including padded socks, bottles, cap, neck and arm warmers. The PAAM aesthetic continues off bike with graphic tees, hoodie and sticker pack. 

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Audio-Technica M20xBTWH Headphones 

Inspired by the brand’s best-selling M Series wired professional studio headphones, the new model delivers 60 hours of continuous playback and an incredible listening experience with full range, high-fidelity audio. The critically acclaimed M Series range is known for delivering accurate audio and outstanding comfort, perfect for long sessions in the studio and on the go, and the ATH-M20xBT is no exception. Combining a modern design and high-quality materials with effective sound isolation, the model’s 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils deliver exceptional clarity and a deep, accurate bass response. Low Latency mode also improves synchronicity between audio and video for smooth streaming and gaming. Incorporating a multipoint pairing capability that lets users connect wirelessly to two devices, the ATH-M20xBT is optimal for multimedia use. Along with the 60 hours of continuous use on a full charge, users will also receive 3 hours of use on a 10-minute rapid charge. The headphones are easy to operate with a microphone and buttons built into the left earcup for convenient handling of calls, music playback, and volume control. 

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Vivobarefoot Tracker Decon FG2 

Global natural lifestyle brand, Vivobarefoot, launches a new hybrid hiking boot – the Tracker Decon FG2. Designed for seamless transition between urban living and the great outdoors, Tracker Decon delivers a sensory experience that connects people to the earth and the outdoors like never before, while looking and feeling like footwear made with care. The beautifully designed Tracker Decon FG2 builds on Vivobarefoot’s cult favourite, Tracker FG’s silhouette. The latest style marries up the functional need to protect the most important technology in the shoe, the wearer’s foot and the experiential need to truly feel the world around us. Designed with DECONstruction in mind, the entire lifecycle has been carefully considered so wearers can use Vivobarefoot’s Revivo platform to remake and rewear their shoes, further extending the lifespan of each pair. The shoe is available in two styles, Tracker Decon FG2 and Tracker Decon Low FG2, and two distinct colourways, Obsidian or Acorn, giving people the choice between a more traditional hiking boot style or stripped-down version. 

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La Granni Launches First Collection 

La Granni is a London-based unisex alpaca knitwear brand, specialising in colour-centric pieces made of the finest Peruvian fibres. Alpaca yarn is one of the world’s most durable and luxury fibres, it was said the Incas used to call it the ‘Fibre of the Gods’ and its application to clothing has remained relatively traditional until recent years. La Granni provides gender neutral, bold alpaca pieces that are made for all, whilst still maintaining the heritage which is deeply rooted in Peruvian craftsmanship and the alpaca production process. Taking inspiration from Peruvian Andean clothing that bring joy and life to the mountains and its people, La Granni brings happiness and expression through 11 colourways. All unique pieces have been crafted in Arequipa, Peru and are made of baby alpaca wool, one of the finest alpaca yarns taken from an adult alpaca’s chest fleece, so customers are guaranteed softness and comfortability. Alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic and has exclusive thermal properties due to its minute air pockets, allowing the body to breathe whilst still maintaining a constant temperature. All the garments in this first collection offer a high percentage of alpaca yarn, not going below 80% to ensure utmost quality. 

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Berghaus PRESS FWD Collection 

Paying homage to British dance music past and present, Berghaus presents PRESS FWD to showcase its AW22 Dean St collection. Shot in the infamous Happy Valley - the Kent location where 1000s of people gave into the strobes and throb of the bassline to participate in the 80s and 90s rave movement - PRESS FWD collides two generations of UK dance music - legendary Radio 1 DJ Fabio and drum & bass producer DJ Rap come together with two next gen producers currently flying the flag, Mixtress and IZCO. The campaign narrative explores the rich history and culture of UK dance music, the community it spawned, the freedom of style and expression present both then and now, with the four artists giving their take on what they think the future of the scene holds. Shot on a mix of film, digital and polaroid, the featured collection draws on the early cult pieces that cemented Berghaus at the heart of nineties dance culture, refreshed for AW22 with new colourways, styles, and fabrics to give collection a modern take. 

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Featuring Myzone MZ-Switch, David Gandy Wellwear Launches in Selfridges, Raymond Weil freelancer Diver Geneva Limited Edition, MAAP X P.A.M Collaboration, Audio-Technica M20xBTWH Headphones, and Vivobarefoot Tracker Decon FG2.