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Aspirin Cufflinks (£35,
Presents Direct)
Quite the smartest solution for the morning after
the night before. Each silver plated cufflink can be unscrewed with
one hand to reveal a cleverly concealed aspirin (not supplied).
Available at: www.presentsdirect.com.
Olympus Eye-trek FMD 200PS (£299.99,
various)
Get the personal up-close cinema experience with these multimedia
glasses for watching television, videos or DVDS. Including earphones
and now with playstation cables. Available at: Dixons, Argos, etc.
Concrete mix umbrella stand (£71,
designed by William Warren)
The ultimate designer umbrella stand for a rainy day, a concrete
block cast with two embedded red wellington boots. Available at:
Michiko Koshino, Soho, Purves and Purves, Tottenham Court
Road, and Key, Wimpole Street, London.
Leather cigar holder (£15.95,
The Conran Shop)
This Romeo Black Leather 2-Cigar Case , designed exclusively
for The Conran Shop, will keep his finest Havanas in tip top condition.
Available at: www.conran.co.uk.
Patagonia R2 fleece (£69.95,
Snow & Rock)
The brand of choice for adventurers around the world, Patagonia
outdoor clothes are equally at home in the street or up a mountain.
The lightweight, versatile R2 pullover fleece is designed to withstand
punishing wear and and packs small to go anywhere. Black or Pacific
Blue. Available at: www.hubsecure.co.uk.
Raleigh jump bike (£219 to £699)
Named after a 70s Soviet fighter aircraft, Raleigh's new Jump
bikes are for the seriously confident male. With a reduced Octoval
steel frame for extra strength and super suspension and chunky tyres
to ensure a safe landing when the bike comes flying back down to
earth, there are five bikes in the range. Available: Raleigh dealers
(stockist number on 01455 559700).
Professional corkscrew (£149,
The General Trading Company)
The stylish and practical 'Elegance' corkscrew takes the puff
out of pouring wine - it's clamp-and-lever method is so simple a
child could do it. Ergonomically designed with subtle curves in
brushed metal and blue acryllic. Available at: GTC's three stores
and via mail order (datapost post and packing £5.50).
E-Talk Voice memo (£119, The
Science Museum)
The ultimate, modern-day communication tool - record your thoughts,
reminders and appointments on this tiny, lightweight digital voice
memo and download directly to your PC. You can even send voice messages
by e-mail. Available at: www.sciencemuseumstore.com.
Mulberry Clipper overnight bag (£89)
Lightweight, multi-functional, tough and water-resistant fold-away
clipper bag from Mulberry. This is the medium of the Mulberry family
of overnight bags, suitable for airline travel or that weekend away.
Available from Mulberry in 41-2 New Bond Street, Brompton Road,
Knightsbridge and 11-12 Gees Court, Oxford St or by mail order (tel:
020 7491 3900 - allow 28 days for delivery). Also available online
at www.mulberry-england.co.uk.
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