Man of Many’s Most Wanted – February 2022

How would you spend your money if you had a bottomless bank account? This is the question we ask ourselves on every edition of Man of Many’s Most Wanted, which comes fully loaded with ultra-premium gear, rides, apparel, and other choice products. All the millionaires and billionaires out there can turn these fantasies into realities, should they so desire. For the rest of us, each selection goes straight onto the bucket list. That said, at least a few of the following items land within our budget, such as premium low-top sneakers, high-performance boots, and the unmistakable Melt Mirror IV. What the heck is a melt mirror? You ask. Read on to find out!

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DS Electric Supercar Prototype

French luxury automaker DS plans to exclusively focus on electric four-wheel drive and hybrid vehicles starting in 2025, and the E-Tense Performance provides a conceptual glimpse of that vision. Under its sleek coupe exterior are the same two electric motors found in the brand’s Techeetah Formula E race car, good for a combined 805 horsepower. Speaking of racing, this supercar prototype will actually hit the track for a test drive, with two championship-winning drivers behind the respective wheel.

Chosen by: Scott Purcell

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Dior B27 Low-Top Sneaker

From the house of Dior comes the brand new B27 sneaker, which takes a low-top silhouette to luxurious extremes. Crafted in Italy from smooth calfskin, it features brand jacquard inserts on the sides, ‘CD Icon’ eyelets, rubber outsoles, technical mesh lining, and a host of signature details. If you’ve ever wondered what AU$1,650 footwear looks like, this is your answer. And in our opinion, it’s worth every cent. Now, who wants to buy us a pair?!

Chosen by: Sam Mangioni

• Brand: Dior
• Model: B27 Uptown Low-Top Sneaker
• Key Spec: Gray and White Smooth Calfskin with Beige and Black Dior Oblique Jacquard upper; two-tone rubber outsole
• Price (at launch): AU$1,650
• Availability: dior.com/en_au

TaylorMade Stealth Driver

A golf club fit for a king, TaylorMade’s Stealth Driver eschews trusty titanium in favour of carbon construction (60 layers of carbon sheets, to be exact). Why carbon? Because this advanced material represents the next chapter in high-quality drivers, enabling better energy transfer, ideal friction at impact, improved forgiveness, premium sound, and faster ball speeds across a larger area of the face, amongst other things. Find a local retailer to book your appointment for a custom fitting.

Chosen by: Sam Mangioni

• Brand: TaylorMade
• Model: Stealth Driver
• Key Spec: 60-layer carbon Twist Face (Carbonwood technology)
• Price (at launch): AU$999
• Availability: Discontinued; superseded by Stealth 2 (2023). Was available through AU golf retailers.

Shop the Stealth Driver at TaylorMade

Bower Studios Melt Mirror IV

This avant-garde mirrox pushes the boundaries of perception through its exploration of material and form, expanding upon decorative possibilities in the process. It hails from the Melt Collection and cultivates an arty draping effect when hanging on large wall spaces. An exposed edge lends it a fluid-like quality as well, driving home its graceful and unique vibe.

Chosen by: Denise Barnes

• Brand: Bower Studios
• Model: Melt Mirror IV
• Key Spec: 1626 × 57 × 1829 mm (64″ × 2.25″ × 72″) — clear mirror, edge-banded walnut frame, made in New York
• Price: AUD $10,950
• Availability: Living Edge (AU) — made to order, 22–24 weeks

Shop Melt Mirror IV at Bower Studios

Cartier Tank Francaise Watch

Brimming with elegance, Cartier’s Tank Francaise sets a stunning silvered dial upon a luxurious case of yellow gold. It runs on a quartz movement and renders massive impressions out of minimalist detailing, such as the blued-steel sword-shaped hands, seamless lines, and yellow gold crown set with a sapphire cabochon. Water-resistant to 3 bar and protected by sapphire crystal, it’s the perfect gift for that special lady in your life, especially if she has a taste for the finer things. And if you can afford this watch, we have a feeling she does!

Chosen by: Denise Barnes

• Brand: Cartier
• Model: Tank Française Medium Model (ref. WGTA0113)
• Key Spec: 18K Yellow Gold, 32mm × 27mm, Quartz movement
• Price (at launch): Approx. USD$32,200 (no AUD retail price sourced; model discontinued from Cartier AU lineup)
• Availability: Discontinued (replaced by current-generation Tank Française references on cartier.com/en-au)

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RIMOWA Titanium Trunk

Allow us to introduce one of the most iconic hardshell suitcases in the world, aka RIMOWA‘s Titanium Trunk. Forged in Germany from high-end anodised aluminium, it comes further distinguished by the unique grooves and signature shape of its timeless exterior. Equal parts sturdy and lightweight, the luggage can hold up to two weeks’ worth of clothing, toiletries, and other travel essentials.

Chosen by: Denise Barnes

• Brand: RIMOWA
• Model: Original Trunk Plus (Titanium)
• Key Spec: 105 L capacity
• Price: Approx. AUD$3,415
• Availability: rimowa.com/au; ships internationally

Gretsch White Falcon G6136TG

This seminal hollow body guitar with string-thru Bigsby and gold hardware is better than ever before, making it a must-have for any serious musician of means. It blends optimal features with stylish aesthetics to deliver the best of all worlds. Expect brilliant sound along with conspicuous power, comfort, and versatility. Plus, it just looks plain incredible, with a glossy urethane finish on the tuning machines, gold-jewelled control knobs, Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, brand detailing, and other impeccable adornments.

Chosen by: Nick Hall

• Brand: Gretsch
• Model: White Falcon G6136TG Players Edition
• Key Spec: Hollow body, laminated maple, dual FT-67 Filter’Tron humbuckers, 25.5″ scale
• Price: USD$3,599.99
• Availability: Acoustic Centre (AU)

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Lucchese Rowdy Caiman Cowboy Boots

Dubbed the Rowdy Caiman, this eye-catching barn boot makes up part of the Lucchese Performance Collection. It features modern touch-ups such as mud-releasing technology, a removable cushioned insole, and oil-and-slip resistant tread. Good for all-day wearability, it matches prime comfort with artisanal style and comes dressed in quality leather. In other words, it’s a Lucchese.

Chosen by: Nick Hall

Shop the Rowdy Caiman at Lucchese

Versace Medusa Music Denim Jacket

Presenting the denim jacket of your wildest dreams, which could only come from Versace. It takes direct inspiration from 1970s music festivals, hence the trippy Medusa Music print. Additional features include gold-tone buttons, front flap pockets across the chest, and a fold-down collar. Outer fabric of 100% cotton gives way to a blend of cotton and polyester before arriving at the jacket’s 100% polyester trim. If you have to ask how much this thing costs, then you can’t afford one.

Chosen by: Clelia Niyikiza

Shop Versace at versace.com

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Blatant luxury and sporty design strike a bold balance on the new BMW 8 Series Convertible. Expected to arrive in Australia later this year, it comes with the M Sport Package as standard, putting all kinds of glorious features at your immediate disposal. From the precise handling to the seamless aerodynamics to the plush interior, this ride leaves nothing to be desired. Of course, you knew that as soon as you saw the letters BMW.

Chosen by: Clelia Niyikiza

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R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman

No one has mastered the leather boot quite like Australia’s own RM Williams. After 90 years of success, the brand continues to employ a single piece of leather when constructing its classic footwear. Enter the Comfort Craftsman, which combines that one-piece leather construction with a Goodyear welt rubber sole, square chisel toe, comfort innersole, elastic side, flat heel, branded tugs, and more. You don’t have to be a millionaire to own these boots, but you’ll feel like one when you’re wearing them.

Chosen by: Tim Fernandes

• Brand: R.M. Williams
• Model: Comfort Craftsman
• Key Spec: Single-piece pull-up leather upper, Goodyear welt, comfort rubber sole — handcrafted in Adelaide
• Price: AUD $749
• Availability: rmwilliams.com.au — ships internationally; in-store at R.M. Williams boutiques Australia-wide

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Hypto Krypto Soft Top Surfboard by Haydenshapes

Surfboard designer Haydenshapes equipped their top-selling Hypto Krypto with a signature soft top for an added performance boost. The result is this versatile and durable board, which is ideal for beginners and experts and everyone in between. In addition to its superior soft top, it features a parabolic carbon fibre frame, full grip textured deck, and shaped rails. A great time is guaranteed.

• Brand: Haydenshapes
• Model: Hypto Krypto Soft Top
• Key Spec: Sizes 5’4″ – 7’0″; EPS core with carbon T-stringer and PE closed-cell foam soft top deck
• Price: AUD$749
• Availability: Available via Haydenshapes AU and Australian surf retailers (Sanbah, Natural Necessity)

Shop the Hypto Krypto softboard at HaydenShapes

Aimé Leon Dore Queens Crest Ring

Handmade in New York from 14kt gold, the Queens Crest Ring squeezes epic quality and detail into its relatively small framework. The enamel is hand-laid whilst the ruby adornment adds a perfect touch of visual contrast. With this jewellery on your finger, you’ll feel like royalty indeed.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

• Brand: Aimé Leon Dore
• Model: 14Kt Queens Crest Ring
• Key Spec: 14kt gold with hand-laid enamel and ruby; handmade in New York
• Price: USD$3,000
• Availability: Made-to-order (~3 weeks); available via shop-autumn.com — currently out of stock on aimeleondore.com directly

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms No Rad

First introduced in 1953, Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms dive watch collection has remained the stuff of modern legend. This limited edition model runs on ultra-slim Caliber 1151 and features a “No Radiations” emblem on the sleek dial face. It’s water-resistant to 30 bar and presented in a 40.3mm steel case with a unidirectional sapphire bezel and sturdy rubber strap. And so the legend continues.

Chosen by: Frank Arthur

• Brand: Blancpain
• Model: Fifty Fathoms No Rad (ref. 5008D-1130-B64A)
• Key Spec: 40.3mm steel case; 300m water resistance (30 bar); Caliber 1151 automatic; limited to 500 pieces
• Price (at launch): USD$14,100
• Availability: Limited edition of 500 pieces; sold out at Blancpain; secondary market via Chrono24 and specialist dealers

Shop the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Wally Yacht WALLYWHY200

Thanks to groundbreaking architecture, the WALLYWHY200 offers up to 50% more living space than standard yachts of the same size. Its wrap-around main deck cultivates sensational views and represents just one of the many luxuries lying in wait. Cruise the high seas at a wide range of speeds as you experience the kind of comfort and stability that only this vessel can provide. Out of reach perhaps, but we can still dream…

Chosen by: Geena Valos

• Brand: Wally Yachts
• Model: WALLYWHY200
• Key Spec: 27.03 m LOA (88 ft 8 in) · 200 GT · 23 knots max speed
• Price: Approx. EUR 8,400,000
• Availability: Ships internationally via Wally Yachts (wally.com)

Shop the Wally Why 200

Tom Ford Bracelet

Forged from 18k gold, this Italian-made bracelet doubles as a minimalist masterpiece. It features a signature Striped T and costs more than a car and we’d expect nothing less from the mighty Tom Ford.

Chosen by: Geena Valos

• Brand: Tom Ford
• Model: Striped T Bracelet
• Key Spec: 18K Gold, Made in Italy
• Price (at launch): USD$17,990
• Availability: No longer available (sold out on official site; secondary market only)

Junya Watanabe MAN x Carhartt Quilted Multi-Panel Jacket

This multi-panel jacket harmonises the respective sensibilities of its collaborative creators to perfection. By pairing classic blazer construction with swaths of tonal quilting, it injects functional underpinnings with a touch of the avant-garde. Wear it across a host of terrains and expect to turn heads.

Chosen by: Ben McKimm

• Brand: Junya Watanabe MAN x Carhartt
• Model: Quilted Multi-Panel Jacket
• Key Spec: 100% Cotton, made in Japan
• Price (at launch): USD$1,896
• Availability: Ships internationally (Farfetch)

2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

Arriving in the USA later this year, Toyota’s Sequoia TRD Pro leads their pack of full-size SUVs. Its twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain comes as standard, generating up to 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft of max torque. With a towing capacity of up to 9000 lbs., body-on-frame chassis, and a host of technological features, this third-generation SUV will handle all the adventure you put in front of it.

Chosen by: Ben McKimm

• Brand: Toyota
• Model: Sequoia TRD Pro (2023)
• Key Spec: 3.5L twin-turbo V6 hybrid (i-FORCE MAX), 437 hp / 583 lb-ft torque, 9,000 lb tow capacity
• Price (at launch): USD$77,660
• Availability: USA market only

Read Toyota press release: 2023 Sequoia