Esquire 10: What Is Style Without Substance?

MAILLON LIBRE BROOCH WATCH, HERMÈS

The brooch watch, one of the earliest masculine accessories and a true nomadic object, is reimagined with contemporary nuance. It can be worn alone or transformed into a pendant with the addition of a leather cordlet, a subtle reference to the house’s saddlery heritage.

SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925, LONGINES

This timepiece marks a century since Longines introduced its first dual time zone wristwatch. Sized at 39mm with 100-metre water resistance, it features a bidirectional bezel capped in rose gold and runs on the exclusive calibre L844.4, equipped with a GMT function.

BROWN SUNGLASSES, JACQUEMUS (AT THE COLLECTIVE)

These sunglasses capture the perfect balance of classic ease and modern refinement. A warm brown frame, with 55mm lenses, offers proportion and protection while projecting sophistication. Clean lines and subtle warmth move seamlessly from casual tailoring to sharp evening wear, reflecting the French maison’s minimalist yet artful sensibility.

FUNKY WEEKEND BAG, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Urban energy meets unmistakable edge. Lightweight yet structured, the bag is finished with the brand’s signature metallic spikes and a lasered Louboutin signature at the base, making it a statement piece that blends attitude with refinement.

MOVE NOA CISELÉ BRACELET, MESSIKA

Watches are for hands. For wrists, exist bracelets. With diamonds. That move. In case you plan to go a little elegant with wristwear and swap out that chronograph with something more intentional, pick up the Move Noa Ciselé bracelet. Messika’s in India and its classic moving diamonds are a must for any man who knows the power of real jewellery.

MEN'S GIGI LOAFER, GUCCI

The Gigi loafer, one of Gucci’s most iconic silhouettes, comes in soft, refined suede that folds and flexes with ease. Lightweight and supremely comfortable, it features the classic Horsebit hardware as a quiet nod to the house’s storied heritage.

RX 1R III CAMERA, SONY

The third-generation camera in the RX1R series, the compact RX 1R III is equipped with a 61-megapixel i 35 mm Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor, the latest BIONZ XR image processing engine and a ZEISS Sonnar T 35 mm F2 lens. This sleek camera is lightweight—the body is made with rigid magnesium alloy—and comes with a host of creative options, including AI, for both photos and videos.

ESCALE AU PONT-NEUF POCKET WATCH, LOUIS VUITTON

The Escale au Pont-Neuf transforms the wrist into a miniature theatre, where a gold compass and drifting barge animate a scene rich with Louis Vuitton heritage. Trunks open to reveal golden Monogram flowers beneath a sky patterned with LV motifs, while sparrows perch on autumnal branches above.

The movement orchestrates 13 automata and a minute repeater with painstaking precision. Every detail, from gem-set bezels to hand-finished bridges, reflects the union of artistry and technical mastery. This sleek camera is lightweight—the body is made with rigid magnesium alloy—and comes with a host of creative options, including AI, for both photos and videos.

MARBLE DINING TABLE, ESSENTIA HOME

Essentia Home’s marble piece balances artful presence with everyday function, its fluid edges and monolithic base accommodating dinners, conversations and the occasional late-night brainstorm. It’s a statement in material and form, proof that world-class craftsmanship doesn’t have to cross continents to shape our homes.

WALLET IN OSTRICH LEATHER, TOD’S

This wallet is crafted in luxurious ostrich leather, with its subtle texture paired with a tone-on-tone lacquered logo for refined understatement. Inside, practicality meets elegance with two banknote compartments,two flat pockets and eight card slots, all neatly organised within a compact frame, offering a piece that is as durable as it is distinguished.

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