The world is getting hotter and we’re not talking about global warming. From food to faraway destinations, artistic accomplishment to technological triumph, our trend-hunters have combed the planet for what to eat, see, do and watch – right now. Here are the products we think you should check out right now.
The Searzall
The Searzall
The Searzall certainly does what it says on the label. Invented by chef David Chang and author-gastronaut Dave Arnold, it attaches to a blowtorch to turn it into a handheld griller by diffusing the flame and removing the tang of propane, giving you 15,000 BTUs of even heat (more than twice what your stove can manage at home). Though the original idea was to use it to brown meat that had been cooked sous-vide, chefs are finding all sorts of uses for it, whether in restaurants, at home or even at the bar, as Luke Ashton demonstrates here, at Sydney’s This Must Be the Place.
Photograph Rob Shaw
Bluesmart
Bluesmart
Smart luggage is now upon us. The features of a smart suitcase are hard to pass up: digital scales, phone chargers, tracking devices, all co-existing to create a seamless travel experience. Starting the trend is Bluesmart, but it shouldn’t be long before French luggage company Delsey puts its “Pluggage” prototype on the market. So, can we say goodbye to that dreaded wait around the carousel? Here’s hoping.
Illustration Meng Koach
House of Hackney
House of Hackney
East London label House of Hackney, originally a luxury interiors brand, has expanded its print frenzy into clothing, travel accessories and fine bone china tableware. All made in England, signature prints such as the Hamptons-esque Palmeral or romantic Chinese-red peony cover everything from wallpaper to bed linen, and print-on-print is encouraged. Collaborations with Puma and William Morris & Co are on the cards for mid-2015. All grey skies and beige beds in England? Not at this house.
Werks 5.0 Collection
At GT we’re always on the lookout for the perfect carry-on, and Victorinox‘s Werks 5.0 Collection is a winner with its new range of lighter, smarter luggage. The Weekender is
a deluxe carry-all duffle ($169) available in black, blue and olive (pictured).
Forest of Chintz earrings
Forest of Chintz earrings
One not-so-subtle way of alerting your friends to your latest jetsetting schedule is by donning a pair of airport-code earrings by Forest of Chintz ($163). These hand-beaded shoulder-dusters from India match every chic destination, from New York to Paris.
Fashion Insiders’ Guide to New York and Paris
Fashion Insiders’ Guide to New York and Paris
As a Parisian living in New York, Carole Sabas was the giver of the hot scoop on local essentials, such as where to get a manicure, take a yoga class or drink cocktails. So she produced her own small guide to give friends, which has evolved into these beautiful compendiums: Fashion Insiders’ Guide to New York and Paris (Abrams), $29.95 each.
Cathay Pacific Amenity Kits
Cathay Pacific Amenity Kits
Products from Australia’s unstoppable Aesop now grace the new amenity kits in Cathay Pacific’s first-class cabins. Better still, the cases of the women’s kits connect together, giving them more utility beyond the flight.
Silken Favours cushions
Silken Favours cushions
London design studio Silken Favours is the absolute rock star of pen-and-ink hand-drawn prints, and this collection of our favourite produce on cushions is crafty indeed. ‘Watermelon’ cushion, $250; large ‘Pineapple’ cushion, $350; ‘Cabbage’ cushion, $250. 1800 064 768.
Philip Lim tote
Philip Lim tote
This tote is the one we want. Not only is it standalone chic, it also features a sneaky and detachable drawstring backpack, which means you get two bag solutions in one fell swoop. Clever. Phillip Lim teal ‘Commuter’ tote, $1250.
The Louis Vuitton Travel Book Collection
The Louis Vuitton Travel Book Collection
The Louis Vuitton Travel Book collection explores destinations through the eyes of a series of artists who share their perspective of some of the world’s most beautiful cities and places. This year, the collection expands to include Edinburgh through the eyes of French comic artist Jean-Claude Floc’h and The Arctic (pictured) by Irish painter Blaise Drummond ($65 each).
