Palladium Relaunches The Original Pallabrousse Boot
Returning in SS21 to the boot where it all started, Palladium introduces its most meticulously crafted replica of its first ever style, Pallabrousse. Designed specifically for the arid and unforgiving terrains tackled by the French Foreign Legion, upon its launch in 1947, the Pallabrousse redefined what it meant to be a function-first utility boot.
Left - Palladium - Pallabrousse Legion Boot - £85
The new SS21 style, named Pallabrousse Legion, is the closest facsimile to Palladium’s original boot to date. Inspired by the brand’s military heritage, it reworks the classic style in an 8oz waxed canvas to deliver durability. The hi-top top style features an organic CVS canvas upper and a dual rubber sole with matching rubber toe cap. The moulded rubber tread incorporates spaced lugs that form even ‘bridges’ to distribute weight for maximum comfort in the most uneven of terrains alongside two wider bars that prevent arch collapse while delivering additional support. The structure of the boot helps eliminate the causes of foot fatigue to make long walks and extensive periods of standing easier.
The new Pallabrousse Legion is available in a tonal colour palette referencing the brand’s military heritage, each shade a different representation of terrain inspired by the environments the original legionnaires traversed.
All styles are available to purchase at www.palladiumboots.com and select global stockists.
Buy TheChicGeek's latest book FashionWankers - HERE
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!
Bee Line X Timberland Go Hiking
Bee Line by Billionaire Boys Club and Timberland are dropping their first collaborative hiking collection, marking their 7th collaborative release together. The latest design delivers unmatched performance and pushes the boundaries of traditional hikers into a fresh space for a new generation of nature lovers. With its eco-innovation and technical prowess, the Bee Line x Timberland collection will take you on your journey from the city to the great outdoors.
Left - Garrison Trail Hiking Boot - £175
Bee Line re-imagines Timberland’s classic-inspired Garrison Trail hiking shoes in two silhouettes: a low sneaker and a mid waterproof hiker. Both heights also feature Timberland’s proprietary ReBOTL™ fabric made with recycled plastic bottles, Better Leather, TimberGrip™ technology for superior traction and 3M™ reflective accents. A GORE-TEX™ bootie construction and fully gusseted tongue are incorporated into the mid height for ultimate waterproof protection in the elements. The low trail sneaker is emboldened with fuchsia, navy and hues of green, while the mid hiking boot style features muted hues of green juxtaposed with lavender. Each pair features injections of yellow on the body and soles—a nod to both Bee Line’s and Timberland’s signature yellow.
The Bee Line x Timberland Garrison Trail Hikers are accompanied by apparel pieces to round out the capsule, including a short sleeve T-shirt, crewneck sweatshirt and hoodie made of 100-percent organic cotton. A 6-panel ballcap completes the collection with a co-branded embroidered patch.
The Bee Line x Timberland Hiking Capsule will be available on timberland.com and at select retailers on March 5th.
Buy TheChicGeek's latest book FashionWankers - HERE
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!
Wilkinson Sword Hydro Comfort Skin Reset
Wilkinson Sword introduces the new 'Hydro Comfort Skin Reset', their first razor designed to comfortably tackle up to 7-days of hair growth, with less tugging and pulling (vs. Hydro 5). The unique comb guard aligns hair with the leading blade for a close shave and helps prevent irritation. Dermatologist tested – the razor is designed for maximum comfort. Easy-to-rinse blades have three layers of comfort coating and Skin Guards on each blade for extra protection. This shaving razor for men also features a flip-back precision trimmer to edge and trim in hard-to-reach places. Packaging is made from more than 90% recycled paper and recyclable.
Above - Wilkinson Sword - Hydro Comfort Skin Reset- £17.50 (+ 5 Razor Blades)
See the latest razors from Harry's & Gillette
Buy TheChicGeek's latest book FashionWankers - HERE
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!
Harry's Black Razor
Harry’s classic Truman handle now comes in a classic 'Midnight Black' colour way, sold exclusively at Sainsbury's.
The Truman handle has a weighted core, texturised grip, rubberised body for maximum control. Harry’s award-winning products are available in over 400 Sainsbury’s supermarkets nationwide and online.
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!
Peep Club Instant Relief Eye Spray
Peep Club Instant Relief Dry Eye Spray has been formulated with wild harvested colourless sea buckthorn oil and sodium hyaluronate, both of which have been clinically proven to relieve symptoms of 'Dry Eye Syndrome'. Dry Eye Syndrome is a condition that is affecting up to 80% of consumers, especially when screen use has increased by 187% over these past three lockdowns.
These dual-active ingredients work in tandem to hydrate eyes on both the inside and the outside. Sea buckthorn oil slowly spreads across the tear film to help lock in the moisture of tears, which helps to naturally protest eyes from drying. Sodium hyaluronate works by both strengthening tears and protecting them at a cellular level, fortifying tear fluid for better hydration throughout the day and also working on the surrounding eyelid and under eye area, to help hydrate, plump and protect the barrier of the delicate eye skin.
Peep Club Instant Relief Dry Eye Spray is alcohol-free, preservative-free, vegan and made using organic and wild-harvested ingredients. It is suitable for even the most sensitive eyes, as well as being suitable for contact lens wearers and can be used over makeup.
Above - Peep Club - Instant Relief Eye Spray - 17ml (approx. 300 doses) - £15
Buy TheChicGeek's latest book FashionWankers - HERE
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!
More...
Ishga Shampoo & Body Bar
Scottish seaweed specialist, ishga, has introduced a luxurious, new 'Shampoo & Body Bar' combining their unique seaweed extract with soothing aloe vera and natural spring water. Natural and vegetable-based, the Shampoo & Body Bar is formulated free from sodium lauryl sulfate but still maintains an excellent lather and features a high glycerine content providing a comforting, moisturising effect and a pleasant skin feel. Key active ingredients include fucus serratus seaweed, extract which contains natural antioxidants known as polyphenols which helps with hair conditioning, dry scalp and damaged skin, lemongrass, lavender, rose geranium and juniper berry.
Left - Ishga - Shampoo & Body Bar - £11
www.ishga.com
Buy TheChicGeek's latest book FashionWankers - HERE
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!
Gillette Goes Eco-Friendlier
Gillette has introduced technology upgrades to its blades, redesigned sleek modern handles across its range of refillable razors and makes a significant step forward in sustainability with new fully recyclable cardboard packaging.
Left - Gillette's new plastic free packaging
“We’ve continually helped guys be the best they can be, setting the bar high with game- changing innovation and what it means to have a great shave. We’ve done that for the last 120 years, and today, we’re setting ourselves up for the next 120” Matt Thomas, Gillette Brand Director for UK & Ireland said. “We’re not just talking a tweak here and there, but a full upgrade across every aspect of our refillable razors. New blades, new handles, new recyclable packaging - the best really has just got better.”
As of today, men in households across the UK & Ireland will now have fully recyclable packaging, made with recycled content and responsibly sourced paper, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Through this, Gillette estimates that it will eliminate a total of 66,000kgs of plastic (66 metric tons) in the UK & Ireland – the equivalent of over 6.5 million water bottles. Across Europe, the move is expected to eliminate the equivalent of over 30 million water bottles worth of plastic.
The Gillette razors (blades and handles) also continue to be fully recyclable via their partnership with TerraCycle in the UK & Ireland. Gillette were the first brand to offer a national razor recycling programme to keep hard to recycle items (like razors) from ending up in landfills.
TheChicGeek says, “It’s 2021 so everything should be fully recyclable. Gillette is a huge brand and these types of steps will make a huge difference in plastic waste. They've also slimmed down the range. Nobody needs that amount of choice in reusable razors.
In order to recycle your old razors - and they will take any brand - you need order your freepost TerraCyle envelope from the Gillette website. I suggest they put an envelope in with each new box, but I fear this is more about growing their mailing list than actively encouraging recycling."
Disclosure - Samples were provided by Gillette
Buy TheChicGeek's latest book FashionWankers - HERE
Check out TheChicGeek's new shop of fabulous plants & books - Give me Penis Cactus!