Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 647
With all the hype of Skyfall everywhere we look at the moment, The new documentary, Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 is not getting much attention. For Bond fans everywhere this is a must watch and we just love this clip. Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 is out
With winter around the corner this beautiful spirit carrier is perfect for that outdoor refreshment. It combines three 7.5 ounce glass decanters with different coloured necks to help you identify the contents of each. The stainless steel and glass decanters are encased by mock croc leather, making it stylish as well as practical. It would make the perfect gift, and Aspinal offer an engraving service to make it that little bit more special. Whether into sporting pursuits, picnics or just a whisky drinker, this is a must have winter accessory.
In one of the best locations in West London, Jeremy King and Chris Corbin’s Cobert finally throws open its doors. This corner of Sloane Square has always been an iconic location. The previous restaurant was the Oriel, which was reportedly closed down because the Landlord, The Earl of Cadogan, didn’t like the food and said the price’s were far too high. So when finding someone to take over the lease, he couldn’t of picked two better men. Jeremy King and Chris Corbin are the duo behind the Wolseley in Piccadilly, which has become a favourite among celebrities.
When choosing a fragrance these days it is sometimes difficult to choose which one, due to the endless choice, with new ones seeming to be released daily. Here at The Gentleman’s Journal we say stick to the ones that have been around for some time. Like a well-cut suit they are often timeless. Few come as established as Acqua di Parma, who have been providing fragrances since 1961 and are renowned for their masculine scents. However, now they have brought one of their fragrances right up to date, with their new travel sized Colonia Essenza travel spray.
When you think of private jets, you think of the super rich, music stars, film stars and Simon Cowell. They are the ultimate status symbol that says you have arrived. Since the sixties private air travel has grown and grown and in 2007 private jet travel was even getting priority over military aircrafts at RAF Northolt, and during this summer there were almost 30 private jet landings a day in Ibiza. Unless you are one of the mega rich you most probably will never ever own one.
Golly what a fun night. Last wednesday saw the launch of the Pace’s London flagship gallery. The great and the good of the London Art, Film and Social Scene turned up at the Private View at 6 Burlington Gardens. This was followed by a drinks reception and dinner and the every popular LouLou’s at Robin Birley’s 5 Hertford Street. Guests included Jude Law, Molly Dent Brocklehurst, Heather Kerzner, Nicky Haslam, Elisabeth Murdoch, Graham Norton and Alexandra Shulman.
With not long to go until the release of Skyfall, they tease us with this and Adele’s amazing Bond track. We can’t wait.
Mercedes-Benz, after three decades off, have brought back the off-roading icon donned by many would be explorers over the years. Mercedes-Benz World is to be thanked for this, which is importing the updated model of Steyr-Puch’s classic G-class into the UK. For the first time a diesel engine option has been added to the G Class and coupled with the right hand drive option, we are now spoiled for choice. No doubt the useful combo will result in plenty of sitings of the new 4×4 Gelaendewagen in many a driveway.
Laurence Graff, the world-famous diamantaire, had a dream which he has now realised by turning a winery on the edge of Stellenbosch into one of South Africa’s leading wine and holiday destinations. In a very short space of time this all-suite hotel and spa has received numerous accolades – for design, for horticulture, for food and, of course, for wine. The estate sits on the crest of a mountain pass between the country’s two main wine-growing areas – Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Many people who shoot would probably consider themselves a good shot, this is just the nature of the sport, and when you miss an easy bird there will always be some sort of excuse that you will no doubt share after the drive ends. The question is what really makes a good shot? We believe that a good shot has the ability to shoot high birds over and over again. A high bird is one that is considered over 45-50 yards above you. It is a well know fact, once the bird is over 40 yards away your shot to hit average will significantly decrease.
Leica have brought us the first digital camera that has been designed exclusively for full-frame black and white photography. At £6,120 for a camera that only shoots black and white photography, you would be right in thinking that this is a little ridiculous. However Leica might have seen a market that is calling for this sort of camera. What makes the M Monochrom so special is whilst other digital cameras have monochrome filters, their filters take images on a colour RGB sensors. The Monochrom sports a newly designed 18 million pixel CCD sensor that doesn’t ‘see’ colours, in order to capture light in its purest form.
The 2 & 8 club at Morton’s has been the most talked about club opening this year. Last night the iconic Berkeley Square was transformed into a nightclub for the exclusive launch of Morton’s 2 & 8 Club. The guests list did not disappoint with the following all in attendance, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton, Ben Goldsmith, Amber Le Bon, Jodie Kidd, Anna Abramovich, Otis Ferry, Edie Campbell, Cressida Bonas and Jacobi Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe. Guests nibbled away on the Marlon Abela prepared canapés washed down with Moet Champagne, Belvedere vodka cocktails and Asahi beer. DJ Sam Young hit the decks and got everyone on the dance floor, so much so that the night ended with an after party in the new art deco inspired basement nightclub. Expect to hear a lot more about this place.
IWC is the king of understatement and as the saying goes “for those who know, know”. They are one of the most renowned watches in the world. Since 1868, the Swiss watch manufacture has been creating masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine precision engineering with timeless design. The IWC Portofino Automatic Watch is no different, both timeless in design and a true gentleman’s watch. It features a silver plated dial housed within a 40mm 18 ct gold case and includes a discreet date display at 3 o’clock with rose gold applied index markers and hand. Typical of the Swiss, each part has been put together with the most upmost perfection.
There are style rules that shouldn’t be broken for obvious reasons, ‘no brown in town’ is not one of these. This ancient gentlemen’s saying apply’s to the day when everyone wore bowler hats in town and the brown shoe was very much something of the countryside attire. This saying has never been morn inappropriate then now with tweed back in fashion with vengeance and the tweed suit being a must this season, it’s now all about bringing the country to the town, so we say ‘brown in town’.
This Bentley his returned to the company’s sporting heritage, it is a car that will rival the likes of Aston Martin and Ferrari.
Thursday 20th September – Raffles Members Club
BLASON DES PAPES CHATEAUNEUF, RHONE, 2010, 14%, FRANCE, £13.99 This wine is on offer at £13.99 down from £20.99 and for a wine of this calibre it doesn’t get better than that. It has a rich texture with spicy fruit flavours and on the mid pallet there are redcurrents and cherry liquor, before the spicy finish. Enjoy with both grilled lamb or pork
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 647
With all the hype of Skyfall everywhere we look at the moment, The new documentary, Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 is not getting much attention. For Bond fans everywhere this is a must watch and we just love this clip. Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 is out
With winter around the corner this beautiful spirit carrier is perfect for that outdoor refreshment. It combines three 7.5 ounce glass decanters with different coloured necks to help you identify the contents of each. The stainless steel and glass decanters are encased by mock croc leather, making it stylish as well as practical. It would make the perfect gift, and Aspinal offer an engraving service to make it that little bit more special. Whether into sporting pursuits, picnics or just a whisky drinker, this is a must have winter accessory.
In one of the best locations in West London, Jeremy King and Chris Corbin’s Cobert finally throws open its doors. This corner of Sloane Square has always been an iconic location. The previous restaurant was the Oriel, which was reportedly closed down because the Landlord, The Earl of Cadogan, didn’t like the food and said the price’s were far too high. So when finding someone to take over the lease, he couldn’t of picked two better men. Jeremy King and Chris Corbin are the duo behind the Wolseley in Piccadilly, which has become a favourite among celebrities.
When choosing a fragrance these days it is sometimes difficult to choose which one, due to the endless choice, with new ones seeming to be released daily. Here at The Gentleman’s Journal we say stick to the ones that have been around for some time. Like a well-cut suit they are often timeless. Few come as established as Acqua di Parma, who have been providing fragrances since 1961 and are renowned for their masculine scents. However, now they have brought one of their fragrances right up to date, with their new travel sized Colonia Essenza travel spray.
When you think of private jets, you think of the super rich, music stars, film stars and Simon Cowell. They are the ultimate status symbol that says you have arrived. Since the sixties private air travel has grown and grown and in 2007 private jet travel was even getting priority over military aircrafts at RAF Northolt, and during this summer there were almost 30 private jet landings a day in Ibiza. Unless you are one of the mega rich you most probably will never ever own one.
Golly what a fun night. Last wednesday saw the launch of the Pace’s London flagship gallery. The great and the good of the London Art, Film and Social Scene turned up at the Private View at 6 Burlington Gardens. This was followed by a drinks reception and dinner and the every popular LouLou’s at Robin Birley’s 5 Hertford Street. Guests included Jude Law, Molly Dent Brocklehurst, Heather Kerzner, Nicky Haslam, Elisabeth Murdoch, Graham Norton and Alexandra Shulman.
With not long to go until the release of Skyfall, they tease us with this and Adele’s amazing Bond track. We can’t wait.
Mercedes-Benz, after three decades off, have brought back the off-roading icon donned by many would be explorers over the years. Mercedes-Benz World is to be thanked for this, which is importing the updated model of Steyr-Puch’s classic G-class into the UK. For the first time a diesel engine option has been added to the G Class and coupled with the right hand drive option, we are now spoiled for choice. No doubt the useful combo will result in plenty of sitings of the new 4×4 Gelaendewagen in many a driveway.
Laurence Graff, the world-famous diamantaire, had a dream which he has now realised by turning a winery on the edge of Stellenbosch into one of South Africa’s leading wine and holiday destinations. In a very short space of time this all-suite hotel and spa has received numerous accolades – for design, for horticulture, for food and, of course, for wine. The estate sits on the crest of a mountain pass between the country’s two main wine-growing areas – Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Many people who shoot would probably consider themselves a good shot, this is just the nature of the sport, and when you miss an easy bird there will always be some sort of excuse that you will no doubt share after the drive ends. The question is what really makes a good shot? We believe that a good shot has the ability to shoot high birds over and over again. A high bird is one that is considered over 45-50 yards above you. It is a well know fact, once the bird is over 40 yards away your shot to hit average will significantly decrease.
Leica have brought us the first digital camera that has been designed exclusively for full-frame black and white photography. At £6,120 for a camera that only shoots black and white photography, you would be right in thinking that this is a little ridiculous. However Leica might have seen a market that is calling for this sort of camera. What makes the M Monochrom so special is whilst other digital cameras have monochrome filters, their filters take images on a colour RGB sensors. The Monochrom sports a newly designed 18 million pixel CCD sensor that doesn’t ‘see’ colours, in order to capture light in its purest form.
The 2 & 8 club at Morton’s has been the most talked about club opening this year. Last night the iconic Berkeley Square was transformed into a nightclub for the exclusive launch of Morton’s 2 & 8 Club. The guests list did not disappoint with the following all in attendance, Pippa Middleton, James Middleton, Ben Goldsmith, Amber Le Bon, Jodie Kidd, Anna Abramovich, Otis Ferry, Edie Campbell, Cressida Bonas and Jacobi Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe. Guests nibbled away on the Marlon Abela prepared canapés washed down with Moet Champagne, Belvedere vodka cocktails and Asahi beer. DJ Sam Young hit the decks and got everyone on the dance floor, so much so that the night ended with an after party in the new art deco inspired basement nightclub. Expect to hear a lot more about this place.
IWC is the king of understatement and as the saying goes “for those who know, know”. They are one of the most renowned watches in the world. Since 1868, the Swiss watch manufacture has been creating masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine precision engineering with timeless design. The IWC Portofino Automatic Watch is no different, both timeless in design and a true gentleman’s watch. It features a silver plated dial housed within a 40mm 18 ct gold case and includes a discreet date display at 3 o’clock with rose gold applied index markers and hand. Typical of the Swiss, each part has been put together with the most upmost perfection.
There are style rules that shouldn’t be broken for obvious reasons, ‘no brown in town’ is not one of these. This ancient gentlemen’s saying apply’s to the day when everyone wore bowler hats in town and the brown shoe was very much something of the countryside attire. This saying has never been morn inappropriate then now with tweed back in fashion with vengeance and the tweed suit being a must this season, it’s now all about bringing the country to the town, so we say ‘brown in town’.
This Bentley his returned to the company’s sporting heritage, it is a car that will rival the likes of Aston Martin and Ferrari.
Thursday 20th September – Raffles Members Club
BLASON DES PAPES CHATEAUNEUF, RHONE, 2010, 14%, FRANCE, £13.99 This wine is on offer at £13.99 down from £20.99 and for a wine of this calibre it doesn’t get better than that. It has a rich texture with spicy fruit flavours and on the mid pallet there are redcurrents and cherry liquor, before the spicy finish. Enjoy with both grilled lamb or pork