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Win Czech & Speake luxury products: Three Compartment Gentleman’s Travel Case and Manicure Sets up for grabs! (CLOSED)

The brand emanates from 19th-century British gentry on London’s illustrious Jermyn Street, set up as the traditional grooming brand, we take inspiration from the best of luxury English heritage.

The famous No 88. Cologne is worn by many and has been quoted as some celebrities’ go-to cologne. It is a complex and rich fragrance of citrus, floral, spicy notes of Bergamot, Geranium, Rose and Cassia with base notes of vetiver and sandalwood.

In celebration of this wonderful scent, that’s been worn for almost 30 years, we are giving you a chance to win some of our most coveted grooming gifts.

You can win:

1 of 3 Three Compartment Gentleman’s Travel Cases worth £450

1 of 3 Manicure Sets worth £375

To enter, simply answer this question below:

Where did the inspiration for the name of the No 88. collection come from?

To read about the No.88 Cologne and discover the answer if you’re stuck, head over to our blog by clicking here: The History of the No. 88 Cologne.

Terms & Conditions

The competition is open to UK residents over 18 only. The competition will close on September 7th 2018. The product is non-exchangeable or refundable. It is subject to stock availability and must be redeemed by contacting Czech & Speake within 2 weeks of receiving an email confirming you are a winner. By entering this competition and submitting details above you agree to allow Czech & Speake to contact you through email. Full terms and conditions here.

Located in North America or would like to pay in Euros? Please visit our US site here and our EU site here.

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Square Meal magazine – Air safe manicure set

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The manicure instruments have been handmade especially for Czech & Speake in Solingen, Germany. All have rounded edges to conform to international restrictions on hand luggage for air travel. The long-life nail file was developed especially for Czech & Speake utilising extremely high tech and incredibly sharp synthetic crystals which act like microscopic planes in the way they trim and shape the nail edge.

The Teflon coating on all the instruments dramatically boosts their life span by reducing oxidisation and acts as a dirt repellent, making them supremely hygienic.

The Best Gift Sets for Men 2018

Buying gifts for loved ones can be a minefield; men being arguably the most challenging to buy for. With Christmas fast-approaching, gift shopping will soon be at the forefront of people’s minds.

To ensure your gift is well received every time, there are three things to consider.

Ensure your gift has a purpose

Keep the gift a complete surprise

Make sure the quality is second to none

Our best selling gifts for men by Czech and Speake often get raving reviews — make that special person in your life feel appreciated with one of these gift sets:

Air-Safe Manicure Set – Blue & White

A fresh addition to our famous range of manicure sets for men, held in a handy travel-sized midnight blue, soft-surfaced, leather case with a crisp white interior. The 4-piece manicure set evokes class and elegance and will definitely be a welcome addition to a gentleman’s grooming collection. It includes slanted tweezers, nail scissors, nail clippers and a nail file.

The manicure tools are handcrafted for Czech & Speake in Germany. All have curved edges to conform to global restrictions on hand luggage for air travel. The long-life nail file was developed using extremely high tech and sharp synthetic crystals, which act like microscopic planes in the way they trim and shape the nail edge.

The Teflon coating applied to the instruments reduces corrosion to increase their lifespan, while acting as a dirt repellent, producing an extremely hygienic product. 

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Three Compartment Gentleman’s Travel Case in red leather – 4.8L 

If your loved one takes pride in their possessions and appreciates quality and class, then look no further.  The Three Compartment Gentleman Travel Case has been immaculately upgraded. The new model is architecturally superior, now able to open out flat onto a surface. The stiff leather casing and improved carrying capacity (4.8l) makes it a protective and organised piece of gear for men’s personal grooming – ideal for travelling as it is built to endure a nomadic lifestyle and will last a lifetime.

The product is made by craftsmen of an acclaimed Italian leather manufacturer using textured Santa Croce Italian calf leather of the uppermost superiority. The characteristic and fashionable granite interior cloth is of strong durability thanks to the hybrid water-resistant wax, developed exclusively for our products in Scotland.

The removable, water-resistant zip pocket has the option of being used as a separate wash bag, practical for the shower. It’s embossed with our Czech & Speake logo to match the large wash bag, and the reinforced insert design creates a more structured storage space.

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No.88 Travel Shaving Set 

Timeless, classic and elegant in design, the No.88 collection of fragrances, shaving sets and soaps are loved by thousands of people around the world.

The No.88 Travel Shaving set makes a great gift for men because it is a fragrance and iconic label that makes an impact – the travel shaving set includes a travel sized shaving brush, a dish with 25g soap and 15ml No.88 aftershave shaker.

The beautiful scent is powerful, it opens with a sharp fresh gust of bergamot, leading to warm, rich and powerful middle notes of geranium, rose otto, cassia and frangipani, all grounded in a dark, smoky base of vetiver and sandalwood.  

The aftershave contains mildly antiseptic properties, which helps to close the pores and prevent minor skin blemishes. A perfect gift for men of any age.

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Zebrano Wood Shave Set 

Our newest shave set has been crafted from sustainable tracked Zebrano wood and is known for its figured heartwood. The heartwood is straw-like in colour and uniquely marked with narrow veining or streaks of colour ranging from dark brown to almost black. These streaks give the heartwood a zebra- stripe appearance and its name.

Zebrano wood was classically used for boat building and in the production of skis, as it is tough, water resistant and decorative.

The razor features a Mach III blade and Silver Tip best badger hair to complete the brush.

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Sophisticated gift sets for men in 2018

Our gifts can be found under our gifts tab from the top menu, and are organised by budget, so whether you’re after:

gifts under £100

gifts under £250

gifts under £500

We’ve got you covered with plenty of choices of elegant and sophisticated grooming gift essentials.

To read more about men’s grooming, take a look at our blog providing five essential products for men’s grooming routine.

Located in North America or would like to pay in Euros? Please visit our US site here and our EU site here.

Why Wimbledon Is The Most Stylish Sporting Event

Sporting tradition is an aspect of British culture that we love at Czech & Speake. All year round, the calendar is packed full of age-old events that stay true to their spirited roots, from Royal Ascot to The Boat Race that inspired our namesake Oxford & Cambridge product range. The summer months are of course the most thriving in an attempt to avoid Britain’s famously unpredictable, rain-likely weather, offering us a stupendous line up of competition, each with their own unique charm.

A quirk that is common for many, as seen across race days throughout the country, is the dedication and usual requirement to dress up for the occasion. But for us, Wimbledon holds a certain prestige in terms of style. This is perhaps due to the quiet, understated nature of the game that is by some means hypnotic, enabling spectators to remain fixated for up to 3 hours of play. As a result the crowd bares a sense of respect, reflected in their attire. 

It is not unknown that Wimbledon is closely associated with fashion. Unlike other sports, the players all-white uniform is incredibly chic and has become iconic since its establishment by the Victorians, extending to influencing fashion outside of the sport. Aptly, this summer Burberry have released a limited edition collection inspired by the court, having dressed players and spectators since the games conception. 

Rene Lacoste won the Davis Cup in 1932, wearing his iconic embroidered crocodile motif. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

In terms of the attendees, remarkably there is no strict dress code outside of the royal box but an unspoken agreement to arrive groomed and suited, generating such strength in individual style with a true sense of willingness to look the part. Each year an array of famous faces grace the stands in the suavest of tailoring with fresh haircuts, clean shaves and slick specs. 

Jude Law and girlfriend Phillipa Coan dressed with a sense of cool at Wimbledon 2018. (Getty Images)

 

If you’re lucky enough to attend, let Czech & Speake prepare you for the day. Read on for our top picks for the event.

 

 

A spritz to the wrists and the neck of Neroli is our recommended fragrance choice for the day out. The delicate scent is paired back but not without impact, much like the understated event. It’s crisp, lightness will refresh in the warm summer sun.  

No.88 Shaving Set & Stand

Wimbledon is not the place to don your rugged stubble look, so use our No.88 Shaving Set to achieve the closest of shaves. The traditional brush and soap method is far superior to a shaving foam canister, for the brush aids in lifting the hair away from the face so that they can be easily caught by the razor. 

Manicure Set

The nails must not be forgotten! It would be a great shame to have put all that effort into your attire but to be let down by unkempt hands or toes peeping from your best sandals. Our manicure set is made up of 8 instruments, covering you from simple clipping to cuticle care. 

 

If you’re attending Wimbledon or other stylish sporting events this summer, click to shop Neroli, or explore our niche grooming range.

Cover photo, Palace and Adidas tennis-ready streetwear collaboration 2018, GQ