Bugatti Veyron: The fastest car ever made. There’ll probably never be another creation like the Veyron. To put it in perspective, parent company Volkswagen loses money on every car sold. More a road-going space shuttle than a car.
Belstaff leather jacket: The ultimate piece of man kit has always been the motorbike jacket – it’s action and romance all in one hide. As long as the owner keeps in trim, it should last forever. Belstaff makes the best.
Tom Ford bespoke suit: A newcomer to the world of men’s tailored suits. They’re hypnotically well cut and proportioned – in fact just what you would expect from a Savile Row tailor. Yet he’s not one, and best of all his shops are here.
Ralph Lauren overcoat: If there’s one realm that the Don of American Style cannot be matched it’s in the draping of a man’s overcoat. The sheen of the cashmere and the elegantly tilted pockets speak volumes.
Drakes of London tie: A silk masterclass from the undisputed King of Neckties. Completely handmade with meticulous attention to detail, Michael Drake’s ties are the choice of the connoisseur.
Turnbull & Asser shirt: The ultimate in gentlemanly refinement and personalisation, it’s mannish and indulgent without being remotely poncey. Nothing completes a suited look in a more complete way than a tailored shirt.
Asprey cufflinks: This venerated company has been producing luxury goods for royals and the general public for over 200 years. Their cufflinks are perfect style anvils that make a mockery of the man-jewellery debate.
Salvatore Ferragamo belt: Though the brand has spread into many disciplines, it’s their leather goods that continue to outclass. The Italian scourge of reptiles worldwide, Ferragamo has mastered the art of waist decoration.
Berluti shoes: Thanks to a buy-out by LVMH in 1993, Berluti has been expanding all over the world and particularly our region. The brand has a lot of models for the dandy but we just adore their more classic numbers. As did Andy Warhol.
Valextra briefcase: The most stylish thing you can hit a man over the head with before a business meeting — metaphorically speaking, of course. Secure, stylish, and the clearest indicator that you mean business.
Mont Blanc pen: The Meisterstück is the big, fat calligraphic governor. It was first produced in 1924, and ever since it has become something of a cult object. Engrave it and pass it on to future generations to cherish.
Richard James wallet: These leather wallets are perfect for the guy who wants subtle, supple, and lightweight black leather on the outside, and a flash of colour on the inside. A low-key mark of modern gentlemanly sophistication.
Czech & Speake aftershave: Jermyn Street may be better known for its resident shirtmakers but pay a visit to Number 39. They say that only one man in every group is entitled to wear these truly evocative and worthy scents. Are you the one?
Yves Saint Laurent evening scarf: The designer may have passed away but his style, first launched in 1962, lives on. Debonair evening chic from the house that has encapsulated louche posturing for oh so many years.
Dunhill driving gloves: Absolutely not required in this day and age but with overtones of criminality and fetishism, Dunhill driving gloves will bring out the indulgent consumer in any hot blooded male.
James Smith & Sons umbrella: An umbrella is not just an implement for keeping the rain at bay. Rather, it is a statement about character and attitude to life. James Smith & Sons have been the undisputed kings of brollies since 1830.
