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It’s the end of the week, and you know what that means: another instalment of Man of Many’s Feel-Good Friday! Every week we look to bring some fun ideas for things you can do this weekend, as well as some easy opportunities for you to get enjoy cool, and preferably free, stuff.
This week, we’re highlighting a whole bunch of brand partnerships — from Converse and Fujifilm, to Woodford Reserve and The Bespoke Corner — where you can be the real winner, as well as a host of freebies: from matcha to massages.
So put your feet up, grab a drink, and check out this week’s Feel-Good Friday.
Daniel Wellington’s Four-Day Cafe Date
Today, watch and jewellery brand Daniel Wellington launches its AW25 collection—one inspired by quiet romance and understated luxury—and what better way to celebrate it than with some free coffee? As part of the launch, DW is partnering with cafe Blackwood Bondi for a special takeover until Saturday 16th August, delivering not only free coffee for the first 100 people in line each day, but the addition of a custom ‘Moments that Matcha’ drink to the menu.
The goal, according to Daniel Wellington, is to encourage face-to-face, in-person meet-cutes off the back of Sydney being named one of the worst cities to date.
“Weather you’re looking for a winter romance or just hoping to spark a new friendship, you’ll find more than just caffeine on offer at Cafe DW,” the brand said.
While free coffee is a pretty solid incentive already, you could also get your hands on complimentary gifts from the brand’s new collection, as well as gift cards and “exclusive prizes for those who truly connect”.
Pizza Hut giving away 55,000 free meals
For the next 3 months, Pizza Hut is aiming to give away 55,000 delicious meals in celebration of its 55th Birthday. Kicking off earlier this week, Pizza Hut app users get a daily chance to score some free food, from pizzas (obviously) to garlic bread.
All you have to do is download the Pizza Hut app, check in each morning to see if you’ve been chosen to receive a delicious meal free-of-charge, and then do it all again the next day. The giveaway will be running until October 31, so you’ve got plenty of chances to get a free feed.
“We wanted to do something truly memorable by giving Aussies what they really want,” Pizza Hut Australia’s chief marketing officer Wendy Leung said. “This is our biggest ever app giveaway, designed to be simple and rewarding.”
Get some Custom Converse with Fujifilm
Working together with streetwear icon Converse, as well as renowned ‘sneaker atelier’ Chase Shiel, Fujifilm is giving you the chance to get some custom Chuck Taylors, personalised with a photo or print of your choice.
“Sneaker culture and photography have a lot in common. Just like a photo can capture a mood or a moment in time, the sneakers you wear say something about who you are, where you’ve been, and what you’re into,” Shiel said.
“People have been customising their Chucks for decades, so I’m excited to help Aussies bring their creative visions to life at the Sneaker Studio”
If you’re keen on customising your kicks, you’ll have to submit your vision at Fujifim’s website, with entries judged on their creativity. If your design is selected, you’ll be invited to a ‘customisation consultation’ on Saturday, 30 August at Converse’s Chadstone flagship store, where you’ll meet with Shiel and figure out how to bring that vision to life. Winners will get a free pair of customised Chuck Taylors, worth around $300.
Entries close on 21 August, so if you want to get some custom kicks, enter into the race!
Woodford Reserve launching limited-edition ‘Traxedo’
Kentucky-based Whiskey brand Woodford Reserve is delivering something a bit different this month. Partnering with the menswear tailors at The Bespoke Corner, Woodford Reserve has commissioned The Traxedo—a loungewear-inspired tuxedo.
And, being that they’re being made in-house at a luxury menswear tailor, each Traxedo will be fitted individually to its wearer, making them a limited, one-of-a-kind item. Each Traxedo will set you back $2,000, but will also come with a limited-edition bottle of Woodford Reserve.
“We’re all about celebrating substance and style – those small details that make a big statement,” said Woodford Reserve’s senior brand manager Jessica Beater. “The Traxedo is the perfect embodiment of that ethos: refined yet relaxed, elevated but unexpected, just like the perfect night in.”
Appointments for Traxedo fittings will open on Wednesday, 20 August, and are available on a first-come-first-served basis, so if you want to lounge in luxury, get in fast.
Get a free massage at Zeekr’s Showrooms this August
It’s Friday, at that means it’s the end of a long work-week, and you’re probably feeling a bit tired. We get it. So do the people at Zeekr, who’re offering free, walk-in massages out of six EV dealerships this month. The catch? Well, the massages are being delivered by the Zeekr 009’s electric seats.
That’s right, if you were already interested in checking out one of Zeekr’s EVs, now you can do so with the knowledge that you can get a free ~20-minute back rub while you’re at it. There’s no bookings needed, though you’ll probably get a bit of a sales pitch while the car works it’s magic: how relaxing!
The deal isn’t happening at every Zeekr dealership, though, so if you’re keen on getting your shoulders worked out, head on down to the brand’s showroom in Parramatta, Waterloo, and Chatswood in NSW; South Yarra and Geelong in Victoria; or Perth in Western Australia.
Bennelong Sydney Celebrates 10 Years
In the heart of Sydney, nestled within the iconic sails of the Opera House, a special celebration is underway. Bennelong, a jewel in the city’s culinary crown, is marking a remarkable decade of exquisite dining and breathtaking views. To honour this milestone, Executive Chef Peter Gilmore and Head Chef Rob Cockerill are hosting an intimate anniversary dinner, a heartfelt thank you to patrons featuring an exclusive menu. The formal evening will be a fitting toast to the restaurant’s past and a look ahead to its future.
Since its celebrated reopening, Bennelong has been a beacon of Australian fine dining, with a culinary philosophy Gilmore describes as “food inspired by nature.” This ethos is brought to life by Head Chef Rob Cockerill and his team, who showcase the best of Australian produce through strong relationships with local farmers and growers. From signature savoury dishes to its famed pavlova dessert, artfully shaped to mirror the Opera House itself, every plate is a work of art. Here’s to ten brilliant years, Bennelong!
The author was a guest of Example PR.
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