Our Zebrano Razor was selected as a winner in the shaving category at Gentleman’s Journal Grooming Awards 2020.
British model Sam Harwood defined it as one of the most attractive available to any discerning shaver. “I’ve recently converted back to wet shaving — for no real reason other than I find it mildly therapeutic. This timber-handled razor from Czech & Speake helps add to the authenticity of the experience. I have a lot of respect for the brand, it’s very elegant.”
Our Complete Gentleman’s Grooming Gift Set was featured in Gentleman’s Journal article “Wishlist: Czech & Speake Grooming Set, Chanel Aftershave and David Gandy Pyjamas”
“Housing all the grooming staples you’ll ever need… this long-grain leather wash bag is the ideal set to see you through any city break you have planned in the next few weeks.”
In Mr Porter’s printed weekly periodical, our Oxford & Cambridge Cologne Spray 100ml was featured in their piece titled ‘Scents of Adventure’ which explores ‘How the explorative power of fragrance can take you to another plane of consciousness’. They said: “A light cologne with a sporty edge, this takes inspiration from the smell of a traditional English garden and the sporting excellence of our top universities, hence the two blues on the packaging. Cool and fresh with a hint of mint, it epitomises a very British kind of excellence”.
We are delighted to be included in “The 50 best British brands” list by Gentleman’s Journal.
“From Zebrano wood razors and 24k gold-plated manicure sets to some of our favourite fragrances, Czech & Speake are steeped in heritage — and have an unwavering focus on the holistic bathroom experience…”
Signature Luxury Travel & Style Magazine featured Czech & Speake’s No.88 Shaving Set & Stand in their style guide titled ‘The Men’s Edit’, selecting fashion, electronics and beauty products in the palette of sophisticated black.
Grey Fox Blog mentioned Czech & Speake in his blog post on scent, referring to Czech & Speake as a ‘fragrance specialist’ alongside Creed, D.R. Harris, Penhaligon’s and Acqua di Parma.
Online fashion and culture magazine Wylde has featured our Oxford & Cambridge Aftershave in their January Blues Guide.
“… these beauties come in every shade of nature’s most soothing colour, from peaceful sky-blue to stimulating, Mediterranean turquoise. Dive in to these stunners and you’ll soon be singing the blues…”
Our No.88 Cologne Spray 100ml was featured in online magazine Groomed & Glossy’s Gift Guide, “Grooming For Him: Gorgeous gifts to make the main men in your life feel extra special.”
Online fashion and culture magazine Wylde has featured our No.88 Cologne Spray in their “New Year Sparkle” Guide: “New Year brings with it a chance for reinvention, and these glittering, moody delights will dare you to cast off the old and ring in the new…”
Men’s fashion & lifestyle blog Carl Thompson has introduced Czech & Speake’s collaboration with Club Wembley: “Club Wembley x Czech & Speake | Gift Sets for Him.”
“Today I’m going to bring to you the Club Wembley x Czech & Speake collaboration which is presented in a gift box this winter.
Lavender is often used as an ingredient for relaxation which is why Czech & Speake have decided to use this as their main ingredient in the Oxford & Cambridge Body Wash. Individually priced at £45 for 300ml, this body wash is a premium product. The sophisticated ingredients soothe and revive, they are formulated to moisturise and improve the hydration in you skin…”
Online magazine Menswear Style featured products from our No.88 collection in their article titled ‘December 2019’s Best Men’s Grooming Drops’, commending our release of the No.88 EdP.
Gentleman’s Journal dedicated an article to Czech & Speake: “Czech & Speake is revolutionising men’s grooming. Here’s how.
“From Zebrano wood razors and 24k gold-plated manicure sets to some of our favourite fragrances, here’s how the British brand freshened up your bathroom experience….”
To help with the tricky task of shopping for your male recipient, the Gentleman’s Journal created a gift guide titled ‘The best Christmas gifts for me (that you’ll also want)’. The list was categorised by different types of men, and our Air-Safe Manicure Set in Blue & White came under the category ‘For the well-groomed gent’
Our 8 piece Manicure Set was featured in Harper’s Bazaar gift guide for him, with the style guide category ‘Design Fiend’ for the man who ‘has to have the coolest version of everything’.
Gentleman’s Journal complied a list of the most classic and long-lasting fragrances. Our iconic No.88 was selected along with these kind words:
“Small, London-based brand Czech & Speake has caused ripples around the world with its grooming products. No.88 is one of their latest additions but has been labelled an instant classic, with its notes of sandalwood and geranium proving a big hit globally.”
In the Gentleman’s Journal’s piece titled ‘The best Christmas gifts for women (that she’ll actually like)’ our Dark Rose EdP Spray made a feature. They said:
‘For a more sensual rose-based fragrance, Czech & Speake’s Dark Rose celebrates the intriguing Arabic and Indian perfumery traditions, blending Rose of Taif and unique Cambodian Oud with a spicy middle note of saffron and delicate lily.’
Czech & Speake’s No.88 Moisturising Body & Bath Oil 50ml was included in In Style Men Germany’s X-mas Special issue, featured within in a piece titled ‘Grooming Goodies’.
Czech & Speake have recently had the opportunity to be stocked in Olfattorio, a unique fragrance bar brand in Italy. The Italian magazine, Qui Brescia, recorded the opening of a sixteenth boutique, referencing stocked brands including our own Czech & Speake.
Our No.88 Travel Shaving Set was selected as ‘The Pick’ by Gentleman’s Journal:
“The award-winning British brand is famed for its luxurious grooming travel solutions – in particular the ingeniously designed air-safe manicure set – and when it comes to shaving, it won’t let you down.”
Two experts from the Telegraph’s beauty and grooming team selected top products for the Newspaper’s Christmas Gift Guide 2019. Our Manicure Set in Black & Red was chosen to be included.
The Italian fashion and lifestyle oriented online publication ICON included Czech & Speake’s Oxford & Cambridge fragrance in their guide to six dandy fragrances: “between novelties and great classics, elegant and timeless…”
GQ UK put together a piece on titled ‘Failsafe grooming essentials for the big day’, listing 5 key products. Our Manicure Set in Blue & White was selected, stating:
‘Your hands will never be photographed more than on your wedding day. Take the chore out of manicure maintenance with this luxury, leather-bound set from Czech & Speake. Simply clip your nails, push back your cuticles and smooth on hand moisturiser.’
Italian online publication Nove da Firenze did a feature on the expansive perfumery exhibition ‘Pitti Fragranze’ in which Czech & Speake had a stand. The exhibition hosted 170 brands within the stunning interior of Stazione Leopolda, an ex railway station.
Online men’s lifestyle publication BOND OFFICIAL has selected some of their favourite Czech & Speake fragrances and grooming products:
“Among the majestic leaders in the world of grooming, British brand, Czech & Speake exquisitely designs and maintains a plethora of products for the modern man. From fragrances, to candles and leather goods, the family owned brand driven by the Sawkins household offers grooming enthusiasts an unparalleled volume of esteemed necessities designed for essential grooming.
For the sake of continuous variety discovery, and perhaps, a grooming refresher, we’ve curated a luxurious selection of some of our favorite Czech & Speake fragrances and key grooming products:
Villa Ausonia
When notes like wildflower, and citrus become too evident for an end of summer scent, lapse into Villa Ausonia, a soft fragrance that blends Vanilla, Calone, and Musk for an oceanic reference. Inspired by the Atlantic breeze in South West France and the distinctive smell of pine forests, it also features notes of Basil, and Ho Wood to further the scent design.
Oxford & Cambridge
Our favorite thing about Oxford & Cambridge outside of its sensational english, and french lavender note is its lasting power. When it comes to purchasing scents, nothing feels more victorious than finding a selection that lasts for a long time no matter how active your day is. Case in point, this quality is good enough to have us sold any day, any time. It also helps that its combination of Bergamot, Rosemary, and warm oak moss solidifies the natural English savor that is as recognizable as it is timeless, and sophisticated.
No. 88
This high demand fragrance is the scent strand Czech & Speake is most notable for. Favorited by some of the biggest celebrities and well respected fragrance enthusiasts worldwide, it’s easy to see why. The notes blended include some of the most sought after ingredients in the men’s fragrance industry making for the ideal masculine scent. The Bergamot/Geranium notes are direct and stimulating, the Rose Otto/Cassie/Frangipani notes contribute a certain level of ultra fine richness, and the Vetiver/Sandalwood notes close out the compound nature of the scent that deems it enticing. A must have classic scent to say the least, and while you’re at it…”
The Gentleman’s Journal discuss the benefits of sleep and advise how to obtain the best amount of shut-eye. Our Oxford & Cambridge Cologne was featured as a recommended product, suggesting that the scent of lavender provides a higher chance of falling into a deep sleep.