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“Manners maketh man”. And so does his timepiece.

Leading up to the release of The King’s Man, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Mr Porter have teamed up on the release of the Master Ultra Thin Kingsman Knife watch, a piece that brings gentlemanly sophistication to the rough and tumble world of the spy game.

Limited to just 100 pieces, the watch is inspired by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s celebrated 1907 Couteu pocket watches, featuring a winding crown located at 12 o’clock, with a discreet cutout in the alligator strap to accommodate it. It also has a broad bezel that slopes gently from the sapphire crystal all the way to the edge of the case, creating a knife blade-like effect. Inside, it is powered by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Calibre 849 movement – at just 1.85mm thick – and housed in an 18-karat rose gold case.

While it pays homage to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s traditional pocket watches, the timepiece has been modernised and its aesthetic toned down with simple index hour markers to keep the dial refined and clean, while a finely drawn ring is repeated as a circular highlight on the bezel. Presented in an elegant 40mm size, the pink gold case is a mere 4.25mm thick.

Directed by Matthew Vaughn, The King’s Man is the latest entry in The Kingsman spy-comedy franchise, and is slated for a September 2020 release. It serves as a prequel to the films, tracing the origin of the Kingsman secret intelligence organisation and stars an ensemble cast that includes Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Daniel Brühl and Aaron Taylor Johnson.

"Our manufacture is proud of its heritage which drives the creativity of our master watchmaking since 1833. We are delighted to partner with Matthew Vaughn and Mr Porter to unveil a unique timepiece celebrating the elegance pioneering spirit. The thinness of this watch, inspired from a pocket-watch with a knife shape from 1907 is illustrating the skills and creativity of our fully integrated manufacture. It represents the spirit of times with timepieces passed from generation to generation," Catherine Renier, CEO, Jaeger-LeCoultre, says.

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Emerge in style after months spent holing up in the name of public health.

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Swedish design has long been associated with clean lines and a sparse use of embellishments.  Though this still rings true for many Scandanavian brands, Atelier Saman Amel elevates this idea to another level whilst retaining a wealth of personality which makes their clothes easily identifiable despite its lack of logos.

For those unfamiliar with the small scale tailoring outfit, the brand was founded by childhood friends Saman and Dag ten years ago circa 2010.  Their collective taste level and maturity belie their age -- 26 and 27 -- young by any measure for a successful menswear brand that can count the likes of Mr. Porter as the exclusive distributor of its lean ready-to-wear line.

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We sat down for a discussion with Dag Granath to talk about their upcoming lookbook, entitled “CURATED LOOKS”, and delved headfirst into the ethos of Saman Amel as well as our predictions (or hopes, rather) for the direction of fashion in a post-coronavirus world.

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With a lot of us spending more and more time at home, it’s inevitable that we will run out of things to do. After cleaning out closets, decluttering the home, and streaming all the television shows we need to catch up on. Once all of that is done and dusted, there’s nothing left to do but shop. Below, we've gathered some of the best websites for men and women to shop and indulge in for the latest trends. Sometimes a little bit of retail therapy is exactly what you need as a distraction from what’s happening in the world. 

Lane Crawford

You don’t have to trek to Harbour City or IFC in Hong Kong to get the same shopping experience at Lane Crawford. Their website is just as luxurious, complete with great customer service and a expensive curation of the brands you’ve ever wanted all in one place. 

End Clothing

End Clothing is a UK-based store with an excellent selection of the wide range of athleisure and designer pieces. At times, you’ll also be able to find special pieces for a better deal compared to the retail store.

Net-a-Porter

Ladies, you can't go wrong with shopping on Net-a-Porter. The women's only e-commerce site curates some of the most exclusive pieces from the world’s leading designers. You’ll be able to find everything from ready-to-wear pieces to evening wear, beauty products, and a lot more.

Mr. Porter

What's great about Mr. Porter is that it has everything a man would need in his wardrobe. Aside from all the massive brand list, they also have an editorial section where they offer tips and tricks on how to style the latest runway looks, making shopping for a whole outfit very simple.

Vestiaire Collective

Founded back in 2009 by Fanny Moizant and Sophie Hersan, Vestiaire Collective is a resell site but strictly for luxury goods. VC allows consumers to sell old and new items from luxe fashion brands like Celine, Louis Vuitton, and more. What sets them apart from other pre-loved shopping websites is their comprehensive product authentication process making sustainable fashion easy and reliable. 

MyTheresa

Shop for the whole family on MyTheresa. The e-commerce website has curated over 250 of the world’s finest brands for men, women, and children. You'll likely find yourself cheating on your "I'm just going to browse rule" once you land on the site.

MatchesFashion

MatchesFashion is a London-based global luxury retailer for men and women and they offer over 450 brands for you to choose from. It never fails to deliver. For women, they have a "Wedding Edit" section where they worked with fashion designers to showcase the best items for the modern bride. While for men, they have the "Event dressing edit" where they've gathered pieces for every occasion. 

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