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FRENCH SENT
Ah oui! Allure Homme Edition Blanche eau de toilette concentree is the new new fragrance created by Chanel's nose, Monsieur Jacques Polge. If you are a fan of the zesty and oriental tones of Allure Homme then you will like this, as it steps up the fragrance with a greater intensity of the key notes. These include Sicilian lemon, sandalwood, spicy peppers and cedar. 50ml spray, $122. Available from major department stores and selected pharmacies.
FINISHING TOUCHES
These handcrafted ceramic cufflinks from Australian label Iggy and Lou Lou are the perfect gift for a dapper dad. Kiln-firing up to four times gives them a distinctive vintage and worn look. Iggy and Lou Lou cufflinks, $185, from Kate Sylvester, ph (09) 307 3282.
TOTALLY WAISTED
A chic and simple way to update any look is to throw on a waistcoat, perfect over T-shirts or tailored tops. This acid-wash denim example, $370, adds extra interest with the unique texture of its finish. From Zambesi, ph 09 303 1701.
TAILOR MADE
The London Cut: Savile Row by James Sherwood, $60.50, from Corso de' Fiori. Savile Row is synonymous with well-cut elegance. This this book details each of the tailors on the historic London street, with unique images and lists of famous customers. A must-have for any man with a penchant for a bespoke suit.
RETRO COOL
The 70s classic soap-on-a-rope has made a comeback in retro modern packaging from The Aromatherapy Company. The triple-milled soap (RRP $15) has almond oil and goats' milk to moisturise skin, but its manly black colour and lack of fragrance will dispense any notion that this stuff is girly nonsense.
BAGS OF STYLE
It doesn't get much cooler, or hotter, than this - the Damier Graphite range of bags from Louis Vuitton which hits the stores this week was shown on the runway in Paris during the launch of the menswear autumn/winter '09 collections. In shades of black and grey, the traditional graphic chequered design is given a sleek city-chic feel. Louis Vuitton, ph: 358 5080.
