Functional luxury at its finest
Functional luxury at its finest
When it comes to laptop sleeves and cases, one is spoilt for choice. But many of them are lacking in overall quality, functionality and style.
I have searched high and low for a laptop case that marries elegant aesthetics with utilitarian functionality. The result of that search has brought me to the Noreve Griffe 2 laptop case. Timelessly stylish and endlessly practical, it exudes luxury and elegance whilst still providing outstanding protection for my laptop.
Clean design with carefully considered details create a sophisticated look where the material quality and workmanship speak for themselves. Bespoke and beautifully crafted, the exquisite craftsmanship is second-to-none. This is a laptop case that is a prime example of Noreve’s standards of excellence, evidenced by the thoughtfulness, work and effort put into each piece.
Designed to last for years, each laptop case is made from leather of exceptional quality and is entirely hand-crafted by skilled craftsmen. The leather itself is soft, supple and has a lovely tactile feel that complements the distinctive smell of genuine leather. The leather is durable and will age beautifully and gracefully.
Loaded with several practical details, the case still maintains a polished, understated professional look. Luxurious attention to detail comes through in fine touches, such as the practical clamshell design; quality wrap-around zipper; slim and padded design; reinforced padded sleeve for impact protection; 5-millimetre foam protection on each side; and tight, uniform stitching. The design is so expert that the case stays closed tightly even when the zipper is open.
The Griffe 2 line-up is available for devices with screen sizes ranging from seven inches up to 17 inches.
There are plenty of possibilities for customising the product. Select from a range of 10 leathers and a vast palette of colours. Colour options are even available for the inside leather lining, which means one can colour match or contrast as one wishes. Leather options are: Evolution (synthetic); Perpétuelle (smooth); Ambition (grained); Exception (nubuck suede-like leather); Pulsion (fluo leather); Illumination (patent leather); Horizon (special handworked leather); Tentation Tropézienne (the must in leather); Addiction (saffiano); and Patine (elegance that comes from the effects of time).
Some cases are in stock for immediate shipping whilst others can take around 14 days to be specially crafted.
To top it off, the leather laptop case comes packaged inside a stunning black-and-red presentation box with a red dust bag for storage and protection.
Looking for that perfect leather laptop case? This one from Noreve gets the job done well and looks stunning doing it. I could not be happier with the quality and beauty of my case.
Noreve is based in Saint-Tropez, France and makes hand-crafted cases for a wide variety of smart and mobile devices as well as small leather goods. Celebrating leather goods that are pure in function and elegant in form, the products are timeless, practical and durable. The brand’s mix of quality materials, French flair and craftsmanship has understandably made it a worldwide success.
A timeless style icon
A timeless style icon
Timeless, effortless and always chic, the Panama hat has become the choice accessory of globetrotting jet-setters around the world.
A sophisticated Panama hat is a practical shortcut to glamourous holiday style, and with its classic design it is perfect for beach days and city trips alike.
The epitome of elegant sophistication, the stunning Superfine Preset Panama hat from Christys’ London makes for a serious style statement.
Adding to its intrinsic durability and beauty, the hand-made Panama hat has superfine-grade quality and distinguished flair. The iconic brimmed straw hats are created from fine strips of toquilla straw, harvested from the palm-like trees that grow along the Ecuadorian coast. The Grade 8 Brisa weave gives it a superlative quality and feel.
UNESCO has recognised the Ecuadorian art of weaving a genuine Panama hat as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, a term used to define practices, traditions, knowledge and skills that communities pass down from generation to generation as part of their cultural heritage.
An exquisite creation, this Panama hat is expertly hand-woven in Ecuador before being blocked, bound and trimmed in Christys’ Oxfordshire factory, using techniques and processes that have been perfected over its 245-year history.
Black band, cream binding and crest tab finish the smart, monochrome style. Stylish, lightweight and comfortable, it is soft, cool and breathable, yet structured enough to hold an elegant shape.
Christys’ London has been manufacturing fine hats in England since 1773. Christys’ is the only company anywhere in the world that makes high-quality top hats and bowlers in the traditional way, now combining time-tested hand manufacture with contemporary science. Each hat is a creation that carries a quality guarantee reflecting Christys’ masterful workmanship.
Imbued with all the craftsmanship, quality and pedigree one would expect from a hat manufactured by the legendary brand, Christys’ makes the perfect version of the Panama hat that is equal parts classic, stylish and chic.
A smart umbrella with style and strength
A smart umbrella with style and strength
When travelling just about anywhere in the world, one can never completely rule out the possibility of wet weather. It could be a total downpour, it might be high winds and showers, or it could be that irritating type of drizzle that just soaks through. Whatever it is, make sure to pack the best possible umbrella just in case.
The stylish umbrella by senz° is a traveller’s must-have. Compact and light-weight, it can be folded and therefore easily stored in a bag.
Be ever-prepared to brave anything Mother Nature has to offer. The senz° automatic umbrella is a departure from the standard umbrella shape that has existed for centuries. Cleverly engineered to withstand strong winds and rains with its innovative aerodynamic shape, it will not be found lacking during bad weather.
Whereas conventional umbrellas simply buffer the rain, a senz° effortlessly breaks through the wind and water. No more hiding from showers – get out and enjoy life regardless of the weather.
With its asymmetrical, aerodynamic canopy, the super-strong umbrella holds up nicely to wind speeds of 80 kilometres per hour without turning inside-out – or inverting, to use the technical term.
Other thoughtful details include an automatic open and close function that operates with just a push of a button, unique “eye savers” on the ends of the spokes to protect passers-by, and a protective luxury sleeve.
With a huge selection of colours – from timeless to trendy, from elegant to fashionable – one is bound to find a colour that is perfect for any style and any occasion.
Adding to its attractiveness, the senz° automatic doubles as a parasol in the sun – it boasts a skin-friendly UV50+ rating to prevent burn.
Designed to provide reliability and peace of mind, the
senz° umbrella comes with a 2-year, no-nonsense warranty.
As a senz° umbrella behaves completely differently from a traditional round umbrella, it will take a bit of getting used-to that first time in heavy weather. But the most important thing to remember is that the senz° is to be held loosely in one hand, as it will automatically find the best position to battle the wind. Allow it to move around as it needs space to find the most comfortable position.
Initially, one may want to grab the senz° tightly with two hands and hold it against the wind. This is not necessary and is in fact counter-productive. Fixing the umbrella works against allowing the basic principle of aerodynamics to do its thing and as a result, damage may occur.
senz° was the brainchild of young Dutch industrial design and engineering student Gerwin Hoogendoorn. Having made the initial drawings and produced a prototype on his grandmother’s sewing machine, Hoogendoorn approached fellow students at Netherlands’ Delft University of Technology, Gerard Kool and Philip Hess, to brainstorm how to bring it to market. Within nine days of the umbrella’s launch in 2006, they had sold all 10,000 of their initial production run.
The world’s most honoured umbrella, the senz° has received major design awards, including those from Red Dot Design, Dutch Design, iF Design, German Design, IDEA, Shell Live Wire, Audi Design, Good Design in Japan, and Design Management Europe.
Smart in every way, a senz° umbrella is a stylish addition when travelling or for everyday living.
Keep Everything Organised with Flair and Finesse
Keep Everything Organised with Flair and Finesse
Staying organized when travelling is a must. Avoid having grooming items go missing in the luggage by adding this handy and stylish dopp kit from WaterField Designs to the luggage setup.
Immensely practical and timelessly styled, we love the Duo Dopp Kit with its casual elegance and large capacity.
The dopp kit takes a more ordered approach to carrying grooming supplies. It opens to two separate zippered compartments, storing all manner of grooming items whilst keeping them neatly organised. The two deep, interior mesh pockets come with a gold rip-stop, water-proof liner, enhancing the visibility of the contents.
The main self-locking zipper extends around three sides, allowing the dopp kit to open all the way up and lie flat to provide easy access. Despite its prowess at holding a great deal, the dopp kit is also soft enough to compress to fit nicely into luggage or a carry-on bag.
Well thought out, the good-looking organiser is made of premium material: long-lasting, water-resistant waxed canvas; naturally tanned full-grain leather accents; and self-locking YKK zipper. The leather handle makes it easy to carry and hang up on a hook.
Not only does the kit double up on compartments, it also doubles up on versatility, serving as a handy organiser for tech gear such as electronics, chargers and peripherals for the mobile office.
Designed and manufactured in San Francisco, the world-class products are made in small batches by talented artisans to ensure superior quality and detail.
An ideal travel companion, the smartly designed Duo Dopp Kit provides the perfect combination of style, functionality and durability.
Essential for Staying Healthy
Essential for Staying Healthy
Before stepping on to that next germ-laden airliner, consider using oregano oil to boost the immune system. Known as nature’s antibiotic, this herbal oil is a powerful antimicrobial that can help fight off infections. Oregano oil also has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Take a few drops under the tongue during the flight – that is all that is needed.
As well, oregano oil has been shown to prevent food-borne illnesses caused by pathogens such as listeria, salmonella, E. coli and Shigella dysenteriae. Adding it to foods not only helps kill the bacteria, it could also alleviate food poisoning symptoms.
I have been very impressed with the various oregano oils from Zane Hellas. When travelling, I use their Super 40, which is a diluted blend, ready to use. At home, if I feel any kind of sickness coming on, I use Super 100, which is 100% pure Greek wild essential oil of oregano that has to be diluted in extra virgin olive oil, water, juice or milk.
Therapeutic-grade or medicinal oregano is grown in various locations around the world, with the highest grades grown in the Mediterranean.
Zane Hellas is located in the small town of Kilkis in northern Greece where they grow and harvest the finest quality oregano from their own fields and selected local farmers.
Greece’s climatic conditions – the year-round sunshine, sea breeze, a sub-soil rich in trace elements – all contribute to the uniqueness and superiority of wild Greek oregano, making a product that may be the best in the world. From this wild, organic, non-GMO oregano that grows and thrives in the Greek mountains, Zane Hellas produces, through steam distillation, the powerful essential oil of oregano.
The 100% Pure Greek Wild Essential Oregano Oil boasts a minimum 86% carvacrol and less than 2% thymol. It comes with no chemicals or alcohol. A certificate of chemical analysis comes with all orders.
Known for being naturally anti-pretty-much-everything-bad-for-you (microbial, bacterial, viral, fungal), the versatility and potency of Zane Hellas’ 100% pure oregano oil makes it invaluable when travelling.
