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Books & Music

Advertising from the Mad Men Era

This box set of two books pays homage to American print advertising in the 50s and 60s. This was the age of the “Big Idea” and consumer magazines were bursting with clever campaigns. This was the era of change and consumerism that led to what is now known as the golden age of advertising, which was so well portrayed by the hit series Mad Men. These books make the perfect addition to the coffee table, and having been carefully digitally mastered and beautifully printed, the adverts look as new as the day they first hit the newsstands.

7 September 2012

Cars

It’s Here – The All New Range Rover

The word iconic is used far to often but the Range Rover is just that. Conceived over 40 years ago it has been the number one luxury off-roader, however over the years they have not just stayed a luxury off roader but have become a status symbol. A new Range Rover doesn’t come around that often, this is the fourth generation, and with such a well known and loved car, it is not something Land Rover want to make any mistakes on. They are already boosting that this is there most refined SUV to date and with the most notable feature being the light weight aluminum body, which is 39% lighter than it’s predecessor. This weight loss is bound to make massive improvements to the speed, fuel, emissions and it’s off road capabilities.

7 September 2012

Technology

The Breakfast – Toast n Egg

As you would of no doubt been told many times before “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, however the problem is very few of us ever have time for a proper one, which normally results in you getting to know the Starbucks staff very well. Most of us dream of having a poached egg on toast in the morning, and then there is the fact that a poached egg is possibly one of the hardest things to make unless your name is Raymond Blanc. The clever designers at Tefal have come up with a solution in the form of “Toast ‘n Egg”. It can poach, hard boil and has extra wide slots for thick cut bread and muffins, and there is even a warming tray to keep the bacon warm.

5 September 2012

Style

The Globe -Trotter Suitcase

Globe-Trotter suitcases are loved all over the world and have become iconic, it is fair to say that they are the ultimate travel accessory. Globe-Trotter was originally founded in 1897 in Germany by Englishman David Nelken, however the company soon returned to the UK in 1901 where they have remained ever since. Today each Globe-Trotter case is made in Broxbourne Hertfordshire where they are made using traditional methods and go through an unbelievable amount of production processes, resulting in an end product that is not only timeless in looks, but will no doubt last longer than you.

5 September 2012

Grooming

Anthony Logistics for Men

If you haven’t already heard of Anthony Logistics, it is the men’s skin-care range that has been specially formulated for men. What is not often realized is men’s skin is much tougher then women’s skin and therefore we need products that have been developed with this in mind. In todays world, especially in the city, it has never been more important to look after your skin. Factors such as pollution, tiredness and the sun can have huge effects on the skin. Anthony Logistics have formulated the SPF 15 moisturiser (seen above) to combat such factors. It delivers fast and effective moisture to all skin types, whilst controlling unwanted shine, and with vitamins and extracts, it helps to keep the skin looking healthy. The SPF 15 helps protect your skin against sun rays which is a major cause of aging.

5 September 2012

Film

The Trailer – Anna Karenina

With an all star cast including Jude Law, Aaron Johnson and Kiera Knightley and directed by Joe Wright (Atonement), this is expected to be a thrilling blockbuster. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s novel, Anna Karenina is a story of love, loss and despair. Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky, breaking the unwritten rules and becoming the talk of the nation. This is set to be an epic romantic thriller and is tipped for big things at the oscars. The main reason to go and watch this though, is she will love it too…

3 September 2012

Watches

The Watch – Audemars Piguet The Royal Oak

Audemars Piguet is not just another watch company. Founded in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet, they joined forces with an aim of creating beautiful watches with complex but precise mechanisms. Today Audemars Piguet is the oldest fine watch-making manufacture never to have left the hands of it’s founding families. This alone puts them in their own category and allows them to follow their own vision. The watch above is from the Royal Oak collection, which celebrates it’s 40th anniversary this year and brings together the best of both worlds, with it’s beautiful vintage 1972 styling and precise mechanisms.

31 August 2012