Discover our exclusive travel accessories, the perfect companions for any kind of adventure. Explore the best seasonal scents with our Traveller Collections, specially curated for all occasions. From luxury leather travel cases and wash bags to travel-friendly fragrance kits, voyage in style carrying your signature scent on every venture. Discover our fresh and long-lasting travel fragrances in a compact pocket size to carry with you on every adventure. Our Travel Sets are available in 2ml sprays or 10ml roller-balls for easy application and increased longevity. Explore our travel-size fragrances for men and women, perfume perfect for the handbag. Travel in style with our luxury leather accessories, perfect for carrying on the move. Discover our award-winning Air-Safe Manicure Set cleverly designed with rounded edges to conform to international restrictions on hand luggage for air travel. Discover our luxury travel grooming essentials to keep him looking and feeling fresh whatever the occasion. From travel sets to shaving dishes and soaps, our curated collections ensure the ritual of grooming is luxurious wherever you may be.
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Niche Beauty – UK
Beauty e-commerce platform, Niche Beauty, included our Manicure Set in Stone, Cream and Gold (as sold on their website), in their Christmas gift edit for her.
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s day is soon approaching, and finding him a gift that will truly be appreciated can be a tricky task, especially for a modest man who already has ‘everything he needs’. To help you express your gratitude, we’ve selected a range of our products that are both interesting and luxurious.
What do you get a Dad for Father’s Day that has everything?
Show him how well you know him: fragrance
Fragrance is a great choice if you want to gift your recipient with something very personal. Choosing a perfume for someone you care about requires deeper thinking, to contemplate their personality and tastes; really showing to them that you truly know them. As well as this, scent is closely linked to memory, so when your father spritzes the fragrance you gifted him, he will think of you, which could be particularly poignant and sentimental if you are only able to see him on occasion. If you feel as though you need some guidance to choose, read our guide ‘Perfume Gift Giving: How to Choose a Scent for Someone Else’.
To further assist, we’ve selected from our range a handful of well-rounded fragrances that are popular with men and will appeal to different dads. Look through to see which is best suited to him:
No.88 Cologne Spray 100ml
No.88 Cologne is Czech & Speake’s original fragrance, and remains our most loved of the range, due to its unique, complex formula that is versatile for wear all year round. If you gift your father No.88, you can’t too easily go wrong.
Notes:
- Top notes: Bergamot
- Middle notes: Geranium, Rose Otto, Cassie, Frangipani
- Base notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood
Perfecto Fino EdP Spray 100ml
Perfecto Fino is the newest addition to Czech & Speake’s collection, and certainly different from the rest. The scent is rich, woody and smoky, perfect if your father is drawn to rugged, masculine fragrances.
Notes:
- Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot
- Middle notes: Cinnamon, Grass, Clove
- Base notes: Labdanum, Leather, Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Tobacco
Oxford & Cambridge Cologne Spray 100ml
Oxford & Cambridge is another signature scent in Czech & Speake’s range. If your dad is a classic man who appreciates a fresh and herbaceous scent, this lavender fragrance would be perfect for him.
Notes:
- Top notes: Bergamot, Peppermint, Rosemary
- Middle notes: English Lavender, French Lavender
- Base note: Oakmoss
Give him a life-long grooming companion
If you want to spoil your dad with something very luxurious that was built to last a significant time, we recommend our sleek, beautifully designed leather-bound, Air-Safe Manicure Set and stylish Shaving Set & Stand. There’s nothing a dad appreciates more than tools of superb functionality, and both our Manicure Set and Shaving Set combine this with a stunning minimal design aesthetic. As the name suggests, our Air-Safe was designed to conform to international restrictions on hand luggage for air travel by providing each instrument with rounded edges. The Shaving Set & Stand is classic in concept, updated with elegantly curved, sleek matte black anodised aluminium. We’re sure your dad will appreciate the design engineering.
Air-Safe Manicure Set – Black/White Teflon
New to the line. If your dad likes minimalism, our monochromatic pairing of black and white leather is both bold and beautifully simple.
For dad, the Shaving Set & Stand in classic black with our iconic No.88 fragranced shaving soap – will be sure to impress.
Remind him to self-indulge: Bath & Body
In a current climate where we have got used to staying home, self-care has become a notable method of leisure. Many fathers perhaps don’t consider this option as much as they should in their selfless nature, so a luxury gift in this category could encourage them to appreciate the effectiveness of this practice. Many bath and body products on the market are designed with a very feminine appearance, but our products are designed to appeal to all, contained in stylish, 19th century apothecary style glass bottles and minimal, graphic pump bottles. We’ve selected from our range two picks for dad:
No.88 Hydrating Body Wash 300ml
If your dad prefers a shower, there is no reason that this shouldn’t be a luxurious experience. Our No.88 scent is a favourite in our bath and body range, fragranced with our signature rich, No.88 scent. It contains bergamot, geranium, rose otto, cassie and exotic frangipani, combined with dry base notes of vetiver and sandalwood.
Oxford & Cambridge Bathing Oil 50ml
The relaxing properties of lavender make our Oxford & Cambridge scent perfect as a bath product. As well as using to fragrance and soften your bath water, our bath oils can be applied directly to damp skin. We recently released a 50ml version of this bath and body favourite, which makes it perfect for travel.
Add a Personal touch
Make your gift even more special with a personalised gift message and our signature tissue paper and ribbon.
Click the links within the article to shop our recommended products for fathers day. If you’d like to explore more options, browse our Father’s Day Gifts category.
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Esquire UK
Esquire UK compiled a list of ‘The Best Gifts for Dads’ for Father’s Day. The Czech & Speake Manicure Set in Blue & White is recommend for the father who likes to garden, to keep his nails in order.
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D’Marge Australia
Australian online publication, D’Marge, share their best manicure sets for men, 2021 edition, and our 8-piece Manicure Set makes the cut for second time.
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January Blues? How Bathing Can Make You Happy
As the festive period comes to an end, many of us experience January blues when faced with the cold, dreary days ahead, and even more so now with the announcement of another lockdown in the UK. As we can’t distract ourselves with exterior entertainment, it is utterly important to take care of ourselves and embrace what we do have – our home. As connoisseurs of the luxurious bathing experience, we’d like to share with you our eager belief in the benefits of bathing.
Frank’s Luxurious Bathing Concept
With a background in fine art and architecture, our founder Frank set up Czech & Speake designing luxury interiors for the bathroom space, recognising that this part of the home is often neglected, but to him it was superior. He soon developed the brand to offer aromatic and grooming ranges alongside the interiors to craft a unique luxurious bathing concept. His belief is that these elements together provide a ritual of daily renewal, relaxation and confidence which ultimately improve wellbeing.
The Benefits of Bathing
Photo by The Experience Design Agency
The concept of bathing has ancient history. The Egyptians washed with soap, the Romans relaxed in public bath-houses and in Japan, Buddists believed the custom cleansed the spirit. There is a reason bathing has remained a part of global culture – the ritual provides a delightful sense of comfort and intimacy with oneself, which is quite grounding at times when you’re feeling alone – especially during this pandemic. But it is true, bathing really can lift your mood. A study released by New Science Magazine revealed that regular baths are proven to provide a persistent elevation in your mood, comparable to the benefits of exercise which is a recommended form of therapy. So with the new lockdown in place, it could be truly beneficial to make bathing a regular ritual in your life.
Further Self-care Tips
Enhance your bath
To boost the benefits of your already soothing bath, infuse the water with fragrant bath oils to soften your skin and create a delightful surrounding aroma. Lighting candles is a classic, but a must for creating a spa-like sanctuary. Our signature No.88 Moisturing Body & Bath Oil has a rich and mysterious scent that will luxuriate your bath-time escapism.
Benefits of Walking
Wellbeing is determined by balance and sometimes you need to escape your home to appreciate it more. Getting out even for a short walk each day will give you needed exercise and natural light, which is essential for physical and psychological wellbeing. After your walk, a soak in the tub will soothe your muscles.
Care for your hands and skin
Even inside, the cold weather can get to your hands so it is important to look after them during the winter months. A hand-care routine could become a joyful ritual. Give yourself time to clip and file your nails with high quality tools, apply cuticle oil to strengthen them and massage your hands with hydrating lotion. Our Air-Safe Manicure Set is a handy companion.
If you feel inspired to make your bathroom a sanctuary, discover our Bath & Body, Grooming and Home Fragrance ranges.
Located in North America or would like to pay in Euros? Please visit our US site here and our EU site here.
Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Unique Gift Ideas for Him
After the challenging year we’ve had, the approaching festive season is something to look forward to and celebrate all the more. This is the year to invest in luxury, to treat your loved ones to a well made gift that will last. If you are feeling stuck with what to buy the men in your life, discover our ultimate gift guide capsules from Czech & Speake’s favourite stores, designed to suit the tastes of different kinds of men. We’re sure you will find the perfect gift for yours.
The Minimalist
The Minimalist likes to live their life as simply as they can. The latest trends don’t appeal to them and they avoid acquiring clutter and unsustainable items.
Choose consciously designed, high quality essentials. The Minimalist will appreciate the delightfully simple scent of our Neroli Body Wash. Luxury food is always a good option for those who avoid clutter; try Dalesford Farm’s Ginger & Turmeric Honey. If you wish to get something long lasting, opt for highly crafted useful items such as Opinel’s Kitchen Essentials Set from the Conran Shop, Tom Ford’s Cashmere, Mohair-Blend Rollneck Sweater and NOMOS Glashütte’s Lambda Hand-Wound Stainless Steel and Leather Watch.
The Goodtimer
Photo by Bollinger Champagne, https://www.champagne-bollinger.com
The goodtimer is a pleasure seeker with expensive tastes. If he could, he would spend all his time doing things he enjoys, putting high value on his leisure time and surrounding himself with beautiful things.
Don’t be afraid to be bold with your gift for the Goodtimer. Our No.88 cologne is opulent and rich, and our new No.88 EdP Spray 200ml is even more striking. Our classic scent would pair perfectly with Turnbull & Asser’s Black Velvet Smoking Jacket. To fulfill his leisure needs and love for entertaining get him Purling’s Stone Chess Set, Transparent Speaker from Mr Porter and David Linley’s Trafalgar Triple Tantalus.
The Homemaker
The Homemaker takes great pride in their space. They continue to edit it with new objects and furnishings, seeking to create the perfect atmosphere. They are most content in loungewear by the wood burning stove.
Opt for fine homewares, comforting home fragrance and luxury loungewear. Choose unique objects and furnishings from design led retailers such as the Conran Shop with Henri Matisse ‘Grande Tête De Katia’ Poster. We also recommend Soho Home’s Swirl Table Lamp and Small Art Pottery Bowl from our Pimlico Road Neighbour, Rose Uniacke. For when the Homemaker settles in front of the fire, provide him with Nufferton’s luxurious Uno Old School Stripe Cotton Pyjamas and scent his evening with our Frankincense & Myrrh Incense Sticks.
The Rolling Stone
The Rolling Stone never settles anywhere for long. An adventurer at heart, he moves from place to place, seeking new experiences with his belongings on his back.
For this wandering soul, choose items that are long lasting, tough, and portable. High quality, staple clothing and accessories are your best bet; he would appreciate classic shoemaker Tricker’s Burnford Plain Derby Boot and the Navy Weekender from British luggage brand, Bennett Winch. To keep things portable, our Air-Safe Manicure Set in Blue & White allows him to carry luxury grooming tools on-the-go and Therobody’s Theragun Mini Portable Massager will improve his nomadic lifestyle. Finally Snow Peak’s collapsible Kettle will become his morning essential.
If you’ve been inspired by gift ideas from Czech & Speake, click the links in the article. We recommend you explore our Christmas Gifts to find the perfect gift for your loved one.
Located in North America or would like to pay in Euros? Please visit our US site here and our EU site here.
Culture Whisperer
Culture Whisper included our Red & Black Air-Safe Manicure Set in their gift guide ‘the best luxury fashion and beauty present ideas for men’.
‘Super-stylish keep-forever kit that passes international travel regulations and is rust- and bacteria-resistant, so he can remain groomed when on the go.’
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Schön!
Schön! magazine curated our Manicure Set in Black & Red with gold instruments in their feature named ‘do not disturb’ inspired by the glamour of movies and TV that we all ‘endlessly binged over the past months’ in lockdown.
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HILuxury Magazine
Luxury Lifestyle magazine, HILuxury, featured Czech & Speake’s Air-Safe Manicure Set in Black & White in their piece on Gentleman’s Grooming.
The Telegraph – UK
Czech & Speake’s Manicure Set in Black & Red was featured in the Telegraph’s grooming guide, chosen as a product that is ‘built to last’.
GQ – UK
In the run up to Father’s Day, GQ published a piece on ‘Gifts that never go out of style’, including our Manicure Set in Blue & White.
Tatler UK
Our Manicure Set in Stone & Cream was featured in Tatler’s article ‘So near, so spa’, stating that with this product selection you ‘Can get salon-standard results without leaving your sofa’.
How To Spend it
Financial Times GB – How To Spend It featured our Air-safe Manicure Set in their ‘Brush-up hour’ shopping guide.
Observer
Contemporary online news publication, Observer, selected the Czech & Speake 8-piece Manicure Set for their Father’s Day gift guide.
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Broadsheet
The founder of Men’s grooming retailer and barbershop, Men’s Biz, shared his guide on men’s grooming essentials at home on Broadsheet magazine, including our Air-safe Manicure Set and No.88 moisturising Bath & Body Oil.
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The World of Interiors
Products from both Czech & Speake’s Bathroom collection and Aromatics collection were included in The World of Interiors May issue. Our Cubist Wall-mounted Mixers were featured in style guide ‘Eau Naturel’ and our Manicure Set in Black & Red with Gold Instruments was featured in ‘Earthy Delights’ alongside top cosmetic brands.
Self-Indulge in Self-Isolation
During these unprecedented circumstances, our lives are on pause and we must self-isolate for the good of society. Although this concept is troublesome, we need to recognise the positives in staying indoors with time on our hands. For us, the most beneficial way to spend this time is to relax, self-care and self-indulge, and not lose sight of grooming simply because you’re not going out. You now have a prime opportunity to catch up on much needed rest and pampering that your daily life doesn’t always allow for.
Rise and shine
Simply getting out of bed, washing, grooming and dressing is a basic form of self-care, as it stabilises a sense of normality and maintains motivation. Now is the chance to inject some indulgence into your routine while you have the time to do things properly. Start with your daily shower, or even better, have a bath infused with a delightfully scented and moisturising bath oil. With not much else to spend your money on, it is the perfect time to invest in luxury products that will make your everyday rituals a pleasure. Our Shaving Sets complete with a silver tip badger or soft synthetic brush, weighted razor, traditional soap and stylish stand make the task of shaving a real treat with an incredibly smooth finish, due to high-spec design engineering. Finally, get dressed in clothes that make you feel good and confident, with a spritz of your favourite fragrance, purely for your own sensory pleasure.
Help your hands
Due to government advice, we are expected to wash our hands regularly and thoroughly, which can have the unfortunate effect of drying them out. To minimise damage and to make the duty more luxurious, it is worth purchasing in a high quality hand wash, that moisturises as well as cleans. Our Oxford & Cambridge Hand Wash is designed to improve skin hydration. A moisturising soap will certainly help the skin, but your nails are still at risk of becoming brittle from drying out. Invest in a good nail kit such as one of our Manicure Sets, which provides you with sophisticated tools to smoothly trim and file the nails to prevent painful, unsightly breakage. Not only is nail grooming beneficial, it can equally be a leisurely pursuit that can be done from the comfort of your bed or sat out in the sun.
Manicure Set – Stone / Cream Gold
Relax your body and tantalise the senses
Use this downtime to allow yourself to properly rest and relax. As forms of relaxation have become key contributors to our leisure time, why not make the experience more indulgent? If you are sat comfortably with a book, or watching an immersive movie, enhance the atmosphere with low, warm lighting and the calming aroma of a burning incense stick. As innovators of the luxurious bathing concept, we will always support the power of the bath; it is truly one of the best ways to relax. Bathing can soothe your muscles, improve circulation (needed when cooped up inside) and boost serotonin levels. When you next need a pick-me-up, add a splash of your best bath soak, light some scented candles and embrace the wholesome bath.
If you’d like to add some luxuries to your morning routine, shop our Grooming Range. If you’d like to indulge in a scented bath, shop Bath & Body. To enhance your homes atmosphere, shop Home Fragrance.
Located in North America or would like to pay in Euros? Please visit our US site here and our EU site here.
Barbara – Germany
In German magazine, Barbara, Our Manicure Set in Stone & Cream with gold instruments was featured in a piece on foot care.
Donna – Germany
Our Manicure Set in Blue & White was featured in Germany’s Donna magazine, a style guide for luxury ‘hardware’.
Gentleman’s Journal
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…”
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My Valentine’s Day: Igee Okafor
Founder & Editor in Chief at BOND OFFICIAL Igee Okafor, talks to us about his perfect Valentine’s date, sharing advice on what to gift a special partner and how he prepares for a date scenario.
Photographer: Daniel D’Ottavio
Valentine’s Day typically comes with controversy, some embrace the romantic affair while others aim to avoid it. One person who has great enthusiasm for a cultural occasion, especially if it involves dressing smart and fine dining, is style guru, Igee Okafor.
At just 25, Igee Okafor has established himself as an acclaimed entrepreneur and leader within contemporary men’s style and culture. The young businessman began to make a name for himself during his studies at St. John’s University, New York, with his personal style blog www.igeeokafor.com. Since graduating, he founded inspirational online platform BOND OFFICIAL, alongside securing some impressive collaborations with industry authorities including GQ, MR PORTER and Carl F. Bucherer.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we sat down with Igee to learn more about how he celebrates…
Do you have any Valentine’s Day traditions?
I make it a point to go on those movie/dinner dates with friends/family or someone else I fancy. I’ve been gifted flowers and chocolates during as a single man and I try to do the same in return. A lot of the efforts I make has been for my mother actually! Haha, I enjoy sending her chocolates and flowers. With every public holiday, I enjoy going out and luxuriating in the process. Same goes for Valentine’s Day.
We’d love to know, what would be your perfect Valentine’s date?
I actually really enjoy getting to share intimate moments with my loved ones. So, dinner at an upscale restaurant with a significant other surrounded by my friends and family would make me very happy. I enjoy a dress code so, that has to be incorporated somehow. Transitioning into a disco dance party and then a late night movie would be ideal and truly romantic.
What is the most romantic thing you have done for another person?
From what I can remember, I once made a video collage for a significant other about our coming of age story in reference to our growth as a unit. It was a cut out of video clips detailing special moments we shared together throughout our course. The soundtrack was Tongue Tied by Grouplove and the lyrics of the song really portrayed everything I felt about this person at the time. “Take me to your best friend’s house. I loved you then and I love you now” What a tune!
Tell us about your grooming routine in preparation for your perfect date, do you like to dress up for the occasion?
When I start grooming, I enjoy loud disco music for the process. I want to feel sexy, confident, and empowered so the products I use have to aid that cause. I start off with skin first of all. I use a cleanser, an exfoliator, and then a face mask. After I’ve massaged the face masks into my skin, I include a brightening serum, and a hydrating face cream.
For hair, I just make sure to get it cleaned up by my barber. I fade the sides, and shape up my edges. I brush it in a downwards motion and I’m ready to go.
For touch ups, Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer is so light. It evens out my skin tone and skin texture. If I have any dark spots or blemishes, I cover them up with a concealer as well.
For fragrance, I enjoy mixing and matching the No.88 EDP, Villa Ausonia, and the Neroli from Czech & Speake. Combining two sweet scents with a more woodsy aroma is the kind of fragrance layering I enjoy.
As a man of style, can you share your wisdom with advice on what to gift your Valentine?
Gone are the days of being able to get by with a box of chocolates and casual gifts. I like to go for ideas that are more timeless. I believe investing in curated experiences catering to mutual interests is the best choice. If Valentine’s Day is the day to go all out for your significant other, then really go all out and make it a shared moment in time, creative and personal enough to remember.
Valentine’s should be enjoyed by all! How do you suggest those without a partner should spend the day?
Absolutely! Valentine’s Day is for everybody. For singles, I say find whatever makes you feel love and make it a point to explore or do it 10 folds. You can make it a point to create memorable experiences with friends and family which is never a bad idea. Being able to treat yourself is also an option and a top priority. You can try restaurants you’ve always wanted to try, you can see a movie or treat yourself to a great spa day. Anything is possible so you shouldn’t let the insecurities of being without a significant other get to you! There’s power in being able to be secure enough in yourself to want to enjoy your own company.
Do you have any special plans for this Valentine’s Day?
Yes, making more memorable and lovable memories.
Igee’s Valentine’s top gift picks from Czech & Speake:
No.88 EdP Spray 50ml. Click here to shop.
No.88 Aftershave Shaker 50ml. Click here to shop.
Air-Safe Manicure Set, Black & White. Click here to shop.
Neroli Cologne Spray 100ml. Click here to shop.
Villa Ausonia Cologne Spray 100ml. Click here to shop.
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Suddeutsche Zeitung Magazin – Germany
German magazine, Suddeutsche Zeitung, Featured our 8-piece Manicure Set in Blue & White in their style guide titled ‘Style Life, Gentleman’.
Madame Figaro Accueil
French magazine, Madame Figaro Accueil, featured our 8 piece Manicure Set in Blue & White on their extensive gift guide for men.
‘Beard, perfume, care … Our beautiful gift ideas for men’
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Gentleman’s Journal
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….”
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Gentleman’s Journal
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’
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Harper’s Bazaar – Australia
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 – Spain
Spanish magazine ‘Gentleman’ featured our Manicure Set in Blue & White in a gift guide for him.
Evening Standard UK
The Evening Standard featured our 8-Piece Manicure Set in Black & Red in their gift guide ‘Rich Pickings’.
“Cult beauty buys to thrill even those who have it all”.
GQ Germany
GQ Germany selected the popular Czech & Speake Air-Safe Manicure Set in Black & Red for the Christmas Gift Guide 2019.
Click here to read full article.
Czech & Speake’s Christmas Gift Guide 2019: Find the Perfect Presents for Him
With less than a month till Christmas, there is just enough time to find the perfect present selection for him. Men can be notoriously challenging to buy for, and as connoisseur’s of gentleman’s luxury, we thought we’d help you out with Czech & Speake’s Christmas gift guide. Our experts have trolled top brands to pair with our products, and curated gift capsules to suit the tastes of different kinds of men. With any luck, your recipient will fall into one or more of these categories.
The Business Traveller
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This man is well positioned in a highflying job and is in constant demand to meet with clients across the globe. He would not change his job for the world, appreciating the travel opportunities, but the fast-paced lifestyle can be tiresome.
This Christmas, shower the Business Traveller with gifts that will enhance his intensive working lifestyle. Our beautifully compact Air-Safe Manicure Set in Black & Red will provide him with a pleasurable pampering session when alone in the hotel room. Functional items need not be basic; delight him with the sharp design of Junghans’ Max Bill Chronoscope Watch, Tom Ford’s Full Grain Leather Briefcase and New & Lingwood’s Calf Leather 5 Tie Oxford Shoes. Add style to his work wardrobe with Cordone 1956’s Floral Silk 3-Fold Tie, and make an impact in meetings with our No.88 EdP Spray 50ml.
The Leisure Traveller
The Leisure Traveller works hard in order to embrace his downtime. Any time-off he acquires he uses to take a trip, whether that be a quick weekend visit to a European city or a long haul flight to somewhere more exotic. The best gifts for this jet-setting man would be portable and supportive of his globetrotting lifestyle.
Choose simple products with a strong sense of design. There is no reason for his grooming routine to be compromised; our Oxford & Cambridge Travel Shave Set will allow him to indulge in a traditional wet shave on route. Gift him high-spec, compact electronics with Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Leica’s TL2 System Digital Camera. He will appreciate the simplicity and usability of Burberry’s Monogram Piqué Polo Shirt and Maneni’s Red Stripe Cotton Beach Towel. Our Cologne for the Traveller Collection 4x15ml will provide him with a choice of scents to suit different destinations.
The Homebody
Since settling in a permanent home, the Homebody has spent considerable time nesting and refining his space. His house is a safe haven and the place he feels most content. For him, the perfect day consists of lounging in luxuriously comfortable attire, with a hot brew in hand.
Treat him to the best in home comforts. Give him endless blissful bathing experiences with our Neroli Bathing Oil 200ml. After relaxing his muscles in the hot tub, he can retreat to the sofa in Derek Rose’s Cotton-Terry Robe, New & Lingwood’s Peacock Mid Calf Cotton Socks and tuck up under Frette’s Double faced Blanket. For slow mornings, delight his senses with our festive Frankincense & Myrrh Incense Sticks and Bi.Du.Haev’s Wood And Porcelain Pour-Over Coffee Stand.
The Partygoer
This man loves and occasion and will never say no to a social gathering. His taste is flamboyant with a big character to suit, preferring the finer things in life. Through building connections, his social circle is expansive, meaning he often receives invites to high societal events.
The Partygoer enjoys getting ready for the party as much as he likes attending. Our No.88 Shaving Set & Stand will provide him with a deluxe wet-shaving experience, while he sips on a whisky contained in the stylish Velasca Carafe And Glasses Set from R+D Lab. To make an impact at those special events, Tom Ford’s Black Shelton Slim-Fit Cotton-Velvet Tuxedo Jacket, New & Lingwood’s Silk Satin Classic Sized Self-Tie Bow Tie and Rampley & Co’s L’Automne Silk Pocket Square will make the perfect ensemble. To finish, a spritz of our exotic Spanish Cedar EdP Spray 100ml to match his exuberant character.
Click the links in the article to shop Czech & Speak products. Alternatively, explore our Gift range.
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph’s expansive Christmas Gift Guide 2019 included our 8 piece Manicure Set in Black & Red.
International Men’s Day: Celebrate Being a Modern Man
Today is International Men’s Day, a calendar event we certainly wish to celebrate. The event takes place annually on the 19th November in 60 countries, and increasingly gains recognition each year. This is because the objective of the day goes deeper than simply a celebration of gender, and rather seeks to highlight and tackle issues that affect men and boys wellbeing, with a focus on their health, improving gender relations and promoting gender equality.
The values of the day resonate with us at Czech & Speake. A high level of pressure is still felt by many men to perform, overwork, and conform to traditional masculine stereotypes. In honour of the event, we want to give men the OK to pamper themselves, offering solutions to take a break, relax and indulge…
Make occasional visits to a good barber
The unstoppable rate at which hair grows means that shaving simply must become a daily ritual (unless of course, you sport a proud beard). To break up the routine, once in a while visit a barber to sit back, relax and take pleasure in the grooming process, while receiving a high quality finish with the aid of top tools and products. If you are a little lost with where to go, GQ compiled a list of ‘The Best Barbers in London’ including a broad range of unique shops, from the contemporary and minimal, to the traditional and extravagant. If you happen to find yourself in Australia, you will discover that Czech & Speake products are stocked in the grooming retailer and barbershop ‘Men’s Biz’.
Click to view GQ’s ‘The Best Barbers in London’ list and discover Men’s Biz.
Pamper at home
Don’t feel emasculated by the enjoyment of personal pampering. If you have a free evening during the working week, or even better a free weekend, provide yourself with the time to delight in personal care. You could indulge in a long bath using your favourite, more special products, take time to wet shave the traditional way using a brush and soap, and give yourself a manicure and pedicure using the best tools.
Suggested Czech & Speake products to help your pamper: Neroli Moisturising Body and Bathing Oil 50ml, Oxford & Cambridge Shaving Set & Stand, Manicure Set in Stone & Cream.
Take pride in your appearance
There is no need to be reserved in your excitement to dress up for an occasion, or taking pride in your everyday appearance. Gratify in a slow getting ready process, wearing clothes that make you feel good and products that are blissful to apply. Don’t feel as though you should only shop for the very necessary and basic in terms of beauty products, choose products that delight and arouse you.
Suggested luxury Czech & Speake beauty products to help you indulge: No.88 Aftershave Shaker 50ml, Spanish Cedar EdP Spray 100ml.
Give yourself breaks and don’t overwork
A serious issue highlighted by International Men’s day is the pressure many men feel to perform to a certain standard, with challenges in education at all stages and high statistics of workplace deaths from physically intensive jobs. In response, we encourage you to embrace leisure time and allow yourself to have much needed breaks. We have already recommended personal pampering time, but it is also fulfilling to use weekends for days out, to add culture, pleasure and interest to your life outside of the working week. If you have to opportunity to travel, this is the ultimate way to switch off from life’s worries and pressures.
Suggested Czech & Speake travel products to enhance your getaway: Cologne for the Traveller Collection 4x15ml, No.88 Aftershave for the Traveller 4x15ml, Magnetic Wash Bag in soft black leather – 4L.
Click the links in the article to shop Czech & Speak’s suggested products. Alternatively, explore each of our ranges: Fragrance, Travel, Grooming, Bath & Body, Wallets & Washbags, Home Fragrance.
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Gentleman’s Journal
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.”
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The Telegraph
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.
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Grazia Mex
Our 8 Piece Manicure Set in Stone and Cream was featured in the list “Manos a la obra” of Grazia Mexico Issue 10.
GQ UK
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.’
Bunte
Our 8 piece Manicure Set in Black & Red was featured in the August 2019 issue of Bunte Germany.
Chic Magazine – Mexico
Chic Magazine, Mexico, featured Czech & Speake’s Manicure Set in Stone and Cream as part of a style guide inspired by a new season Moschino runway look.
Gentleman’s Journal
“We pick our favourite suitcases, accessories and travel must-haves to ensure you fly high in high style.”
Gentleman’s Journal included a Czech & Speake Manicure Set in Black & Red as favourite travel must-have.
“This Air-Safe Manicure Set is perhaps the pinnacle of its efforts; the cutting edge of abrasive accessorising. Beautifully presented in a blue long grain leather case, with contrasting white inner, the Design Award-winning set contains four instruments purpose-made in Germany by expert toolmakers.”
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