Mini’s Newest Special Edition Celebrates One of Motorsports’ Greatest Victories

Mini has a lot of motorsports heritage to celebrate, which is exactly what the British automaker did with its latest release. Say hello to the ’26 Mini Cooper JCW 1965 Victory Edition, and it’s far more than just a Cooper with some fancy and racy appointments. Rather, the JCW 1965 Victory Edition specifically pays tribute to Mini’s most historically significant motorsports win at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally and the car used. The commemorative package is available on all Mini John Cooper Works models, including the Electric variant and the Mini Cooper S.

Czapek updates its flagship sports watch, the Antarctique, with a mother-of-pearl dial for the first time. But this is no ordinary mother-of-pearl dial. The dial has been given a rarely used treatment known as nacre brouillée, or scattered mother-of-pearl. The dial’s underside has been hand-varnished before being fired in an oven, resulting in an ethereal, cloud-like effect on the sky-blue dial. The dial is housed in a 38.5mm stainless steel case that’s water-resistant to 120m and paired with the Antarctique’s excellent integrated bracelet, the watch is powered by Czapek’s in-house Cal. SXH5 automatic micro-rotor movement.

The North Face just released the second drop of its HKe collection, which is comprised of an 8-piece selection of curated gear designed to blend performance technology with urban, city-ready styling. The Devils Thumb GTX Jacket is anchor of the capsule collection, and features 100% recycled polyester taffeta combined with Spectra yarns and Gore-Tex fabrics. This elite combination delivers weatherproofing and ultra-lightweight construction paired with high levels of material strength, resulting in a highly technical shell that looks as good as it performs.

For its 50th commission, British electromod specialist Lunaz has unveiled something unlike any of its other builds: a car that retains its engine under the hood. It takes the form of an Aston Martin DB6, and everything about the striking classic has been re-engineered with a fine-tooth comb courtesy of the outfit’s specialists. Accordingly, along with an enlarged 5.0-liter straight-six engine, the restored Aston also brings upgraded suspension, braking and steering. Moreover, with gold chrome accents, mother-of-pearl inlays, cashmere textiles and unique paint, it makes for a truly opulent and one-of-a-kind result.

The red-hot drinkware brand upgrades its popular SmoothSip Slider with a ceramic interior that promises to ward off stains while sustaining the flavor of coffee, tea or whatever hot (or cold) beverage you choose. Available in three colors and multiple sizes with or without a handle, the receptacles retain the leakproof slider lid and triple-layer insulation that keeps your beloved java toasty for up to six hours.

Windproof parkas, baggy jeans and logo polos in 19 hues round out a versatile, season-spanning capsule from Uniqlo and British designer Jonathan Anderson. “This collection adds a new interpretation to traditional British prep style, expressing its character with a spring-summer lightness and vibrant colors,” Anderson says. Prices start at $6.