Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - July/August 2020

We might not be heading to any festivals this year, but Puckator is aiming to transport your customers to the righteous Headstock. With a moody palette of cool greys and sombre blacks, broken up with flashes of colourful plectrums this design really emotes musical overtones. The subtle colourings and muted style are particularly attractive to the male giftware market. The collection features a whole host of useful products for men (and women) starting with the very popular Contactless Protection Credit Card Case. The company has seen a large upsurge in demand for this item, especially in this further cashless society we currently find ourselves in. It’s a great affordable gift item for any guitar lover right now. Other ideal gift items in the range include water bottles and lunchboxes. There’s the reusable plastic bottle with carry strap perfect as a low-cost alternative to single use bottles or for a more upmarket gift the design is featured on the very popular Stainless Steel Hot and Cold Thermal Insulated Drinks Bottle. This corrosion resistant product keeps drinks cool for 24 hours and warm for 12. The insulated lining also means no condensation will leak through and get your hands wet. T: +44 (0)800 011 6969 www.puckator.net The new Webbing Strap from Elliot Brown Watches represents three years of R&D to weave together a beautifully crafted webbing strap that fits perfectly on your wrist and is suitable for most watches. The webbing is woven by Bowmer Bond, a family business based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire founded in 1795 in a stunning waterside mill. The company’s Victorian shuttle loom, nicknamed Dolly, weaves ‘double selvedge’ webbing resulting in a beautifully technical slice of fabric. The yarn is treated with a lifetime antibacterial treatment, is hypoallergenic, breathable and fast drying, making it one of the most technically competent straps in the world. The strap easily adjusts over a wet suit or jacket creating the complete package when twinned with a rugged Elliot Brown watch for anyone who loves a life outdoors, over land or in the water. The patented strap buckle is an engineering gem, typical of Elliot Brown’s inventive detailing, and the brainchild of horologist Alex Brown. The hinged clamp and ladder lock offer a power of strength, despite its low profile, and can be operated one handed, mid adventure. T: +44 (0)1202 338 600 www.elliotbrownwatches.com @ebwatches Using prestigious Harris Tweed® mounted on 6oz hip flasks (RRP £20) the Tweedie Bags hip flasks come gift boxed with a funnel so no liquid is lost. There are also novelty 1oz hip flask key rings that are also encased in Harris Tweed® with a label (RRP £12). These come in a wide variety of colours. There is also a range of Harris Tweed® silver plated cufflinks that are beautifully presented in a black leatherette box. Buyers can choose from a vast range of colours, with navy and grey by far the most popular as these suit wedding parties and are ideal mementos of the big day (RRP £14). T: +44 (0)7957 696 913 E: katie@tweediebags.co.uk www.tweediebags.co.uk Walking stick specialists Classic Canes has noticed a trend towards higher-value canes for men since the start of the coronavirus crisis. Formal canes, upmarket hardwoods and leather seat sticks are all currently very popular. Managing director Charlotte Gillan explains, “When the crisis first hit we imagined sales would be restricted to basic sticks for practical purposes. However, we soon noticed that the orders coming though from our stockists were for collectors’ canes such as animal head sticks and tippling canes – with a hidden phial for whisky or similar – smart sticks such as cherrywood crooks and ebony derby canes, and leather seats sticks, all products from the upper parts of our range. The character canes are particularly sought after. Men are either treating themselves or are being bought better canes as presents. A good cane can last decades and become a family heirloom, so it is always worth paying more for something special and of good quality.” T: +44 (0)1460 75686 E: info@classiccanes.co.uk www.classiccanes.co.uk 67 MEN’S ACCESSORIES