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  dunhill SS10 Collection
  The radical Englishman abroad is personified by perhaps dunhill’s most famous customer. First he was the Prince of Wales then Edward VIII then the Duke of Windsor, but always loyal to the brand. Inspired by his aristocratic insouciance and rule breaking in terms of men’s dress codes, the modern dunhill man goes from sharp to elegantly dishevelled then back to sharp again, in a mixing of the day to night moods. There are nods in the gradations of blue in the collection to the Duke’s introduction of ‘midnight blue’ as opposed to black as a colour in formal suiting. And the midnight blue dunhill tuxedo that is reproduced in this collection happens to have belonged to another rule-breaker and dunhill fan, Truman Capote. Another of the Duke’s innovations appears in the form of the backless dress waistcoat, here updated and made even more casual by being produced in everyday shirting fabric and heavier weight silk tie material. Art Deco prints are reproduced from the archive and are translated onto ties and shirting. Clashing prints nod to the make-do-and-mend attitude of the British aristocracy and a reminder that dunhill clothes are for life and are passed down to successive generations. Variously washed materials, ‘worn-in’ Brogues as well as such precious items as signature sterling silver buttons should reinforce this point. However there is never too much dwelling in the past as the fabric research and technical innovations always emphasise dunhill’s commitment to innovation.
  
  Keeping true to the history and wit of the archive, there is Winston Churchill’s silver envelope cigarette case stamped with his address and strange female nom de plume, so after a heavy night out at his club the case could be posted back home if he left it behind. It will now be available to order and engraved accordingly. There are new additions to the famous dunhill pen collection, using such materials as a ‘space age’ lacquer made from meteorite and black diamonds as well as a limited edition Art Deco-inspired ‘Skeleton’ Revolette pen. Similarly constructed cuff links also feature. Aluminium flight cases, referencing those found in the archive from the 1920s, have been stripped back to their metal fabrication and updated to make them incredibly light and practical for use today. Scratch resistant carbon fibre print leather characterises the new Chassis bags. And that’s not to mention the signature ‘wood leather’ and shagreen accessories that lift the collection and the new sunglasses handcrafted in polished English flint.
  
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  Alfred Dunhill Travels with Andrew Harper
  Travel is fundamental to the dunhill brand, a brand which has presented luggage that is always functional yet wholly luxurious for over 100 years. For Summer 2009, dunhill have worked with Andrew Harper – the acclaimed member’s only travel guru - to create the ultimate luxury travel collaboration. Andrew Harper’s inimitable reputation is built upon unbiased, credible travel advice given generously with great integrity. To celebrate this meeting of luxury travel minds, dunhill have created a concise range of luggage called ‘Traveller’ designed with and endorsed by Andrew Harper himself. Comprising of three pieces – a holdall, document case and rucksack – each piece is made with the intrepid traveller in mind who demands both form and function on any continent. Perfectly sized and practically proportioned, each piece is realised in a natural oatmeal canvas with tan leather trim detailing. dunhill will also retail a limited edition Andrew Harper membership presented in an exclusive dunhill bespoke Traveller leather folder and accompanied by a dunhill Sidecar Rollerball pen for scribbling down memories, recommendations or next year’s expedition plans.
  
  25/03/09
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  dunhill Launches Ltd. Edition Fighter Provenance Cufflinks
  Limited edition to two hundred and fifty, the Fighter Provenance Cufflinks are impressively crafted from the original aluminium engine casing taken from a British World War II fighter plane. Depicting the aircraft from which they originated, the Fighters continue the successful Alfred Dunhill Provenance collection of rare designs constructed from components of iconic machinery. Presented in a lacquered Alfred Dunhill box with limited edition certificate and Provenance leaflet, these historic pieces are a celebration of great British design and zeal and are sure to become a treasured possession to pass on throughout generations.
  
  20/03/09