10 Coolest things of the week
From Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film Kinds of Kindness to the third season of The Bear and a new Percival x Jameson collection, here are the coolest things of the week.
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With so many amazing new items being unleashed into the world each and every week, finding the things that are actually worth investing in (and worth your time) can be a proper chore. Luckily for you, we are here to help guide you through the latest must-have items with our weekly roundup of the coolest things in the world. From the latest collaboration that you have to get your hands on to the supersized yacht that needs to be at the top of your wish list, we have all your needs covered. Here are the coolest things this week…
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1/50British Red Cross: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
As of late May, over 37,000 people had been reported as killed in the Israel-Hamas war, while a further 81,000 have been injured in Gaza. Many of these survivors are in dire need of food, water and medical supplies with over 75% of the population in Gaza having been displaced from their homes. In these trying circumstances, the British Red Cross is working hard to get help to those who need it. Consider donating to support their efforts. At redcross.org.uk
2/50The Bear, Season Three
The pressure’s back on as our favourite chefs return to the kitchen for the third June in a row — and the third season of The Bear. This time, they’re swapping sandwiches for scallops, and are faced with a fat list of non-negotiables from Carmy, who’s juggling demons and dinner all at once. Whether you’re back for the shouting, the drama or the slick white tees, it’s a season worthy of a Michelin star. Stream at disneyplus.com
3/50Percival x Jameson
Did you know there's football on at the moment? Well, there is. And the good folks at Percival are buying into it in a big way. Hot off the heels of its football-themed Champion capsule, the Soho-based brand is now teaming up with Jameson for a collection of football shirts primed for wear both on and off the pitch. Launching this Sunday, now's the time to mark your calendars. May the size runs be ever in your favour. Shop the collection here from Sunday (30 June) at 9am.
4/50Golden Concept Racing Sport Transparent Apple Watch Case
Just in case your Apple Watch Ultra smartwatch wasn’t extra enough for you, why not slap on one of these improved Racing Sport Transparent cases from Golden Concept? The high-end luxury tech accessory brand has created 999 new pieces to crank up the durability of an already hardy wearable, containing transparent nylon, stainless steel buttons and faux gemstones. Available in three colours. From £899. goldenconcept.com
5/50Kinds of Kindness
Great news for little freaks: Yorgos Lanthimos has swiftly followed up his Oscar-winning epic Poor Things with Kinds of Kindness, a triptych featuring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe. We could try to explain some of the happenings — a tear-drinking cult among them — but this is the kind of event that you need to experience for yourself. At odeon.co.uk
6/50Eastpak x Telfar
Since their first partnership in 2022, the Eastpak x Telfar event has become one of the most anticipated drops of the year. The newest release features fresh colours of cerulean and purple across timeless pieces that've been designed with a water-resistant outer shell. The bags come in small, medium and large so whatever you're after this summer, why not add a splash of colour? From £70. eastpak.com
7/50111Skin Repair Sunscreen
If there's one takeaway from this (so far) splendid British summer, it's to invest in a good SPF. You don’t need us to tell you how it's a non-negotiable for anti-ageing, but maybe you do need to hear that 111Skin’s new SPF is one to have on your radar. Facial reconstructive surgeon and co-founder Dr Yannis' extensive knowledge of skin healing, plus the scientific innovations packed into its products, make this well worth the spend. Factor 50 yet lightweight, it prevents your face from looking sweaty, protects your mug from UVA, UVB, and HEV, and has regenerative benefits for your skin in the formula. £95. 111skin.com
8/50Leclerc x Bang & Olufsen
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has teamed up with top Danish audio makers Bang & Olufsen to become its global brand ambassador. While there’s no room for radios and tunes in an F1 race, Leclerc is a creative soul deep down, composing and recording his own music and now representing one of the most premium audio brands in the world ahead of a busy year of new speakers and headphones. We love it when two of our favourite worlds collide. Find out more at bang-olufsen.com
9/50Megan Thee Stallion - MEGAN
Being on her Hot Girl world tour hasn't stopped Megan Thee Stallion from releasing a new clutch of songs — 18 of them to be exact, all a part of her latest LP MEGAN. Taking the lead from massive singles "HISS" and "BOA", MEGAN balances irresistible braggadocio with touching struggles from body dysmorphia to loneliness on this big new summer listen.
10/50Canyon CLLCTV Rideable Streetwear
You might know Canyon as the creator of reliable bikes of all kinds – mountain, road, gravel, electric – but the brand has just added a new speciality: clothes. Releasing a 'rideable' streetwear collection, Canyon's all-new technical threads have been designed with style, versatile functionality and a day in the saddle in mind. From £14.95. canyon.com.
11/50Percival x Champion Football-Themed Capsule
'Tis the season for Gareth Southgate in a knitted polo, lukewarm lager in plastic glasses and Kylian Mbappé breaking English hearts for fun. At least, Percival x Champion seems to think so. Hot off the heels of the duo's SS24 collection, the two have joined powers once again in – this time in celebration of all things football, with a strong '70s vibe. Read more here. Shop it here.
12/50Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
From Bloodborne to Dark Souls, Hidetaka Miyazaki's punishing classics tend to be married with DLC that's as brutal as it is awesome. So it is with Shadow of the Erdtree, the long-awaited expansion to 2022's wildly acclaimed game of the year Elden Ring. Based once again on Game of Thrones writer George R. R. Martin's impenetrable lore and jam-packed with all manner of abominations who'll take a violent dislike to your existence, this is as good as gaming masochism gets. £54.95. At amazon.co.uk
13/50Guinness x JW Anderson
Everyone knows a Guin obsessive or two – but how far would they go for the good stuff? Taking the Irish adoration for Guinness up a notch, Magherafelt-based Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has debuted a refreshing collaboration at Milan Fashion Week. Celebrating the craft and love of nature that runs through the heart of both partners, this playful capsule splits the G of British and Irish pub culture in a new – and stylish – way. Bottom's up. Expected for release in November.
14/50The Bikeriders
Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer. Lashings of leather and denim. A fruitful selection of delightfully silly accents... The Bikeriders, out today in UK cinemas, would have quite a lot to entice you to your local Odeon Luxe even if it wasn't also a violent, splashy romp about rival biker gangs in 1960s Chicago. Go for the action scenes; stay for Tom Hardy's latest vocal gymnastics. At odeon.co.uk
15/50Sunday Riley x Soho Farmhouse
With GQ Heroes hitting Soho Farmhouse later this month, all of our eyes are naturally on all of the most exciting news and events happening there. One of our top choices? The latest residency from Sunday Riley. Having opened in the Wellness Barn on 7 June and running until early September, the collaboration incorporates a bespoke retail offering and the opportunity to get a facial treatment. If you're heading to Soho Farmhouse this summer, pop this on the itinerary.
16/50Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
It might have been ten years since the Instax Wide 300 came out, but a whole decade later and we finally have an upgrade for it. Unveiled this week, the Wide 400 essentially gives you the option of using an instant camera but without only having tiny photos. While this does mean the camera is significantly larger than a classic Instax, we'd say its the key to the perfect group photo this summer. £130. Available soon here
17/50Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression
If you've been here a long time, you'll know that we don't half bang on about Scotch whisky. Usual programming will recommence soon, but this week let us digress in favour of a particularly delectable rum. Namely: Mount Gay Coffey Still Expression, a limited edition concoction made up of 100 per cent Barbadian molasses in a Coffey Still and aged for four years in heavily charred ex-Bourbon casks. Scoop one of only 5,004 bottles. £220. masterofmalt.com
18/50Beats Solo Buds
If you’re after a new set of wireless headphones that won’t break the bank (without compromising your listening experience), look no further than Beats' latest release: the Solo Buds. Setting a new standard for budget buds with iOS and Android compatibility, a solid sound, a tiny case for prime portability and a staunch battery life to boot, you can nab these in four super-slick shades. Thank us next week on your morning commute. £79.99. beatsbydre.com
19/50Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
So much of mid-century American exceptionalism is told through the lens of Kennedy and the Space Race that the flip side to that story is rarely heard. Why has no man stepped on the moon since December 1972? The answer lies in part with 1986's disastrous Challenger mission which broke up just seventy-three seconds into flight. Adam Higginbotham sheds new light on a tragedy laced with hubris and cost-cutting. £20.42. At amazon.co.uk
20/50Euros 2024
Happy Euro Day everybody! The continent’s biggest football tournament kicks off at 8pm tonight (Friday 14 June) with hosts Germany welcoming Scotland for the first group stage match. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions don’t walk out onto the pitch until Sunday evening, but you’ll still find us watching every single second of football over the next month. Watch the game on ITV.
21/50New Balance x Stone Island 574
After dropping a 991v2 at the end of last year, Stone Island and New Balance are back in the lab, this time for the 574 Legacy collection. Decked out in a luxurious combo of leather, nylon, and suede (lots of it), it comes in ‘Dark Green’ and ‘Light Green’ colourways, and it’s finished off with that ever-important Stoney patch across the tongue. £130. newbalance.co.uk
22/50The Boys season four
The Boys are back in town for a darker, gorier, more politically-charged fourth season. The penultimate chapter in the superhero series sees the unrelenting Homelander take his villainy to new levels as Victoria Neuman closes in on the Oval Office; meanwhile, The Boys’ former leader Butcher has just months to live as the team scrambles to take action. A breakneck and gruesome watch to kick off the weekend. Stream it here.
23/50Jude Bellingham for Skims
If stocks are your thing, you'll know that Kim K’s undies brand Skims is predicted to cause a frenzy on Wall Street with its IPO in 2024. Its campaigns continuously shoot and score, and its latest face Jude Bellingham is only set to supercharge that winning streak. With his England selection for the Euro 2024 championships, we salute him and this campaign. skims.com
24/50Walt Disco - The Warping
Some bands are so unique that they defy categorisation. Walt Disco — who we will attempt to pigeonhole as a neo-New Romantics glam pop outfit — are one such group. With their new album The Warping — their second — the Glaswegians dial up the drama, the camp and the audio-scapes. £19.00. At roughtrade.com
25/50Ooni Koda 2 Max
Look, we know it’s hardly summer weather outside yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t brave the elements and get outside to do some al fresco cooking. And frankly, you won’t find a better pizza oven to level up your Euro watch party than Ooni’s latest Koda 2.
The behemoth cooker is a beast at 24-inches wide, capable of baking two pies simultaneously or one enormous pizza for sharing. The ball's in your court, sun. £799. Pre-order here.
26/50Apple Intelligence
ChatGPT is coming to your iPhone. Announced this week at Apple's WWDC developers conference, Apple Intelligence is the company's biggest software upgrade in years. Scheduled for release in September it brings a whole bunch of AI-related features to iPhone, iPad and Mac including speech transcription, generative art and custom emojis. The one catch? Only last year's iPhone 15 Pro models (and any Mac or iPad with an M series chip) are deemed powerful enough to get the update.
27/50Stanley IceFlow Water Bottle
Stanley cups are nothing new around here, but the one fatal flaw of the viral 'Quencher' cup is that all it takes is one fall and your water is probably going everywhere. Now with festival season on our doorstep, we're all in need of something a bit more sturdy and versatile for long days out and about. Enter the Iceflow. The latest release from Stanley, the Iceflow incorporates everything we love about our cups (it keeps drinks cold for ten hours, iced for two days, won't break when you drop it etc), but with a handy lid to keep your drinks safe and secure. £13.99. uk.stanley1913.com
28/50SpaBreaks Men's Health Week
Here's something we can whole-heartedly get behind: Spabreaks.com's claim that “Real Men Relax”. Part of its annual Men's Health Week campaign, this year's push onboards, among others, the four Geordie lads in skinny jeans as its poster boys. We'll take any excuse for a thermal experience. Book your next spa day here.
29/50TAG Heuer Aquaracer
Regardless of where your TAG Heuer allegiance lies — a Monaco, a Carrera, aFormula 1… — there’s one watch that continues to stand out from the crowd. The Aquaracer remains the king of the ocean, and has just received two new editions: Professional 300 Dates and Professional 300 GMTs. You’ll be the coolest guy at the lido. Read more. Find out more at tagheuer.com
30/50Loewe Stellar
There’s a lot of sport heading our way this summer, from Wimbledon and the Olympics to Euro 2024, so you need to make sure you’ve got a quality telly to binge it all on. We suggest German-built Loewe’s latest Stellar: the Ultra HD TV offers unrivalled picture quality and is wrought from 70 per cent natural rock. And handmade, no less, so each TV is completely unique. £3,299. loewe.tv
31/50Charlie XCX - Brat
Charli XCX has come over all confessional on her sixth album Brat, a daring submersion in the Marmite world of avant-pop. Love it or hate it, these songs will be blasting out at clubs all weekend. Read our interview with Charli here. £36.99. At roughtrade.com
32/50Real Madrid Home Kit
The 15-times champions of Europe deserve a new kit that's befitting of their all-conquering status and Adidas has duly delivered with Real Madrid's 'fit for the 2024/25 season. A classic white affair with a black trim and Houndstooth pattern woven into its fabric, brace yourself for the sight of Mbappé, Bellingham and the rest lifting many a trophy in this kit come 12 months time. From £80. At adidas.co.uk
33/50Porte Noire x The Ivy Collection
What can’t Idris Elba do? After chasing killers and fighting hijackers at 30,000ft, the actor and musician obviously fancied something a little more refined, setting up Porte Noire Wines in 2018 with business partner and wine expert David Farber. The champagne house released its first Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage in 2020, and now the Grand Cru will sit alongside Porte Noire’s Petit Rosé and nonvintage Blanc de Blancs on menus across the entire Ivy Collection, available by the glass or bottle. Find out more here.
34/50Nespresso Summer Collection
Just like you mix up your wardrobe for summer, it's time to give your coffee rota an overhaul. Switching over to iced and cold brewed coffees for the warmer months is easy with Nespresso's latest collection, which includes everything from classic iced coffee to flavoured coconut capsules, plus our new favourite: Sunny Almond Vanilla Over Ice. At nespresso.com
35/50The Watched
Moving from the dark world of Ripley to one that entirely ups the ante of eeriness, Dakota Fanning returns to the screen in The Watched, out today. The directorial debut of M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter Ishana sees Fanning trapped in an uncharted forest, in the company of strangers that are stalked by hidden creatures each night. With disorienting, edge-of-your-seat mystery reminiscent of her father’s famously spooky flicks, this horror thriller gives fans of the supernatural something new to pore over. At odeon.co.uk
36/50Our Place Wonder Oven
This may look like a tiny oven but don't be fooled: Our Place's Wonder Oven is so much more. Not only does it look cute, but this little guy can do everything from air fry, bake, roast, grill, reheat, and toast. It comes in four colours to match every home and the spacious interior and multi level trays mean you can cook at double the capacity. £195. fromourplace.com
37/50Google Gemini
Google's answer to ChatGPT finally arrived in the UK this week, just in time to sort your last-minute summer holiday itinerary. Available via the Gemini app for Android and Google's iOS app in the following weeks, this multimodal AI assistant has the power to answer your questions – EG ‘How to replace a flat tyre?’ – using prompts from text and photos. It's seriously capable from what we've seen so far, just remember to take the results with a pinch of salt if you're asked to make pizza with non-toxic glue... At gemini.google.com
38/50Nike Forrest Gump Cortez
On the 30th anniversary of Forrest Gump, Nike’s bringing back the original Cortez that featured in the film. It’s an essential shoe for both sneakerheads and Letterboxheads. And the best part? You won’t have to run 15,000 miles in ’em. £101. At stockx.com. Read more here.
39/50Eric
Move over Baby Reindeer: miniseries Eric has just hit Netflix, and it’s a crime mystery with a very big difference. With Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead — as a puppeteer who sets out to find his missing 9-year-old son with the help of a blue monster puppet — the six-episode drama paints a gritty picture of ’80s New York. Laden with themes of broken systems, finding home and the meaning of monsters, it’s a stirring journey packed into less than six hours. At netflix.com
40/50Champions League Final
The final game of the 2023/24 season culminates in a glittering battle at Wembley between heavyweight favourites Real Madrid and plucky underdogs Borussia Dortmund. A fixture dripping with narrative, can Jude Bellingham set himself up for a career-defining Euro tournament by taking down his old club in the ultimate footballing final? Find out live on TNT Sport on Saturday at 8pm.
41/50Bat For Lashes - The Dream of Delphi
Natasha Khan aka Bat For Lashes has never been more exhausted — or more happy — than since she gave birth to her daughter Delphi during the pandemic. She didn't know if she'd ever want to create again after the life-changing event, but luckily for us, she has. The Dream of Delphi, out today, is a luscious tableau of ten poems charged with ambient electronics and personal ruminations. Mesmerising. £29.99. roughtrade.com
42/50IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph
IWC is one of those IFYKYK watch brands, but there's nothing low-key about this luminous concept watch first spotted on the wrist of Lewis Hamilton this week. Made from a proprietary material called “Ceralume”, it can glow for up to 24 hours given the right lighting conditions. Honestly, just make the thing and take our money.
43/50Rimowa x Aimé Leon Dore
Rimowa doesn’t need any more runway cred, but it's going to get some anyway what with its recent collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore. Teaming up with the NY-based label, you get all the durability of a signature Rimowa with an elegant upgrade consisting of the signature Aimé green hue, embossed gold details and brown leather handles. As if we needed another excuse for a bon voyage. From £1,990. rimowa.com
44/50Belgium Away Kit
Now that the regular Premier League season is over it’s time to flit our eyes over to this summer’s international Euro 2024 tournament. Aside from the actual football, we’re always keeping a look out for quality kits, and this year we’re spoiled thanks to Belgium’s playful take on national hero and lowkey menswear icon Tintin. In homage, the Belgians will walk out onto the pitch (in away games) in a handsome sky blue shirt and brown shorts. A delight. £80. adidas.co.uk
45/50David Beckham x Bowers & Wilkins
Joining the growing list of iconic partnerships, David Beckham and Bowers & Wilkins have come over all Batman and Robin. Working to fuse sound and aesthetics, the new alliance is set to explore Beckham’s relationship with music, while pushing Bowers & Wilkins further towards being one of the most stylish headphone brands on the market. It's all kicking off with the BX8. £599. bowerswilkins.com
46/50Grind x Hello Kitty
Grind has teamed up with Hello Kitty to bring us this caffeinated ‘n’ cutesy collaboration. Expect the iconic waving kitty on everything from tins to eco-friendly coffee capsules to T-shirts — all in Grind's synonymous millennial pink. Our favourite has to be the Reusable Stainless Steel Coffee Cup which will be the envy of all your work colleagues come your next contact day. From £14. grind.co.uk
47/50Wales Bonner x Adidas Samba Millennium
Over the past four years, Grace Wales Bonner has worked on countless Sambas. But this week, for the first time ever, the reigning queen of menswear is taking on the Adidas Samba Millennium, and they’re probably one of her wildest creations to date. We’re talking tumbled brown leather, dyed pony hair, and lots and lots of stitching throughout. Read more here. £219. At sevenstore.com
48/50Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy continues her flawless streak of badass roles with a turn as a young Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, out today. Her second sand-based appearance of the year — following a surprise cameo in Dune 2 as Alia Atreides — the Fury Road prequel sees the actor do plenty of her own stunts and chase a car through the post-apocalyptic desert... without a driver's licence. At odeon.co.uk
49/50Percival x Champion SS24
Percival x Champion is back. Collabing yet again, the duo have brought us another line-up of cosy Champion sweats embroidered throughout with that punchy Percival detail. The SS24 difference, though? The addition of all manner of critters and creatures, including city staples such as squirrels, pigeons and the odd crouching tiger. Shop the collection here.
50/50Bring Me The Horizon - POST HUMAN: NeX GEn
There aren't very many bands that we can confidently say have a flawless discography. Bring Me The Horizon, though, are one of them. The Sheffield quartet keep that up today with the release of POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, a cyborg of metal, pop and emo.
Pre-order on vinyl at roughtrade.com
