Slow Christmas
Comfortable, scented, high-tech and green. That’s the kind of Christmas we would like to wish you – a Slowear-style Christmas, starting from the presents. So if you’re still undecided as to what to give, or if you haven’t had the time to think about the gifts, here are our last-minute tips.
SLOWEAR
At Christams, a warm and comfortable jumper is an absolute must – why not choose it from our Winter 2011 menswear collection? Either round-necked in pure virgin wool or in the turtleneck version with 50% yak wool, it’s a classic gift.
GROOMING
The authetic fragrances and natural products from Claus Porto make a real sweet Christmas present with their retro and craftsmanlike packagings. We definitely love their soaps – especially Royal, with camomile, lily and fresh lavender, and Ilyria, a liquid soap with honeysuckle floral essence. Voga is a scented candle combining the soft acacia flower aroma with the sweet scent of tuberosa. But if you’re looking for men’s classics, look no further than Musgo Real after-shave, enriched with aloe extract, hamamelis, and Echinacea, or Agua de Colonia n°2, with its strong aroma of oak moss, coriander and lime. Everything’s on sale at our Officina Slowear shops.
HIGH-TECH
There’s no denying it, Apple iPhone 4s is the smartphone of the moment – featuring Siri, the incredible voice assistant allowing you to use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Last but not least, iPhone also allows you to download our Slowear Journal App and enjoy the one and only “slow lifestyle” magazine for free!
URBAN
Ever heard about Brompton? It’s the legendary and much-imitated British folding bike designed and built in West London, a personal transport you can also take with you on trains and buses, as it tucks neatly into luggage space. Don’t be fooled by the tiny wheels, the gear makes up for them!
WELNESS
An open-air thermal spa with natural caves, waterfalls and warm water springs, surrounded by Spanish brooms, chestnut trees and oaks. Terme di Cavascura, on the island of Ischia, is and ancient and authentic thermal spa – and very close to a beautiful beach called spiaggia dei Maronti. Why not give your best friend a free entrance to this beatiful place for next Spring?
FOODIE
Straight from the 2011 Italian Organic Wines Guide, here are the best organic bubbles of the year: Brut Metodo Classico 2007, produced by Marco Carpineti, in the Lazio region. Could there be a better way to toast?
GREEN
A basket of fair-trade products, a piece of pluvial forest, a pair of cruelty-free shoes or a wooden toy… If you’re willing to give your friends and relatives a green present, you can choose among many clever options.
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