Stunning sunnies, a stained glass watch, fresh scents, rich pours + more.
The 2009 Spring Summer Sunglasses Collection by Ermenegildo Zegna combines two-tone acetates and lightweight metals with a range of natural woods. Adorn your eyes with the rich browns of zebrano or moor oak, or perhaps the lighter, shiny look of bamboo and rosewood. Lenses come in matching tones: rose gold, antique brown and gunmetal grey. $375-$655. Ermenegildo Zegna stores in Sydney and Melbourne. +61 2 9222 9355 & +61 3 9650 5733.
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Tiffany Grapevine Window Watch, $150, is based on Tiffany’s favrile glass. Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. 1800 207 525.
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The ST Dupont Défi Collection pens use a metal-injection technique in the manufacture of their carbon fibre and palladium “fuselages”, a technology that was originally developed to produce high-tech components in the aeronautics industry. $495-$765. +61 2 9315 9373.
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Ralph Lauren Caravan Cargo Bucket Bag, $3895, from the Spring Collection. 1800 501 201.
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L’Essence de Cerruti men’s fragrance blends notes of citrus, spices, cardamom and white pepper. 100ml, $125. In stores August 16. 1800 812 663.
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Chanel’s Cristalle Eau Verte is a fresh green scent featuring magnolia, jasmine, neroli, citrus and bergamot. 100ml, $141. In stores August 30. +61 2 9900 2949.
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The second vintage of Crown Ambassador Reserve limited-edition beer lands in selected restaurants, bars and liquor outlets this month. It features sweet crystallised malt and green Galaxy hops, and is designed to develop with age, the flavour peaking after five years in the cellar. Only 6000 numbered 750ml bottles. $70.
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Source: Qantas The Australian Way August 2009