Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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A watch should always be seen as an investment, the question is what to look for when choosing the right brand? In a world where there seems to be more watch brands than consumers, it is more important than ever to choose the right brand. In our opinion there are four key criteria’s you should
Samsung’s S9 Ultra HD Television looks like a really expensive fold-out table, but fear not, it is indeed a TV – and a pretty amazing one at that. Image quality is outstanding in 2D and the 3D ready TV provides that sought after medium that’s becoming more and more popular each day. The Ultra HD
Although many fashion cities have left menswear in the room with the lights turned off while womenswear flourished, British menswear has always held an importance in our past and present. The influence of our Town and Country Menswear industry, built upon meeting the needs of rural life and city life, in many ways has never
MASH is one of the more recent in a long line of steak-houses popping up around London. One advantage it does have is that it’s tried and tested – they already have very popular restaurants in Denmark. So we went to investigate MASH’s new home, underneath soho, two floors below ground on Brewer Street. The first
February 14th 2013 – Valentine’s Day, yes, it’s just around the corner. In fact, it’s tomorrow. If you are reading this I’m guessing you are yet to dive into the plethora of red, heart-shaped, rose-scented and love poem scrawled gifts sugaring the shop windows. If the reason for this is because your special someone dismisses
When it comes to boy’s toys, it doesn’t come much better than this. The 52ft futuristic Collider yacht features an axe bow, striking lines and is powered by 2 x FTP 510hp engines driven by Jolly Surface Drives, which are surface-piecing drives designed to reduce underwater drag by 50%. The Maori 52′ yacht reaches an impressive maximum speed of 45 knots, with a cruising speed of 40 knots. Her diesel capacity is of 1000 litres, featuring two 500-litre tanks, both of which you will need with a total fuel consumption of about 180 litres per hour. With this sort of range, it makes for the perfect day boat. Whether you are in St Tropez, Cala di Volpe or Ibiza this will produce a lot of thrills that will definitely put a smile on your face. Some may have bigger, however they probably won’t turn as many heads or be able to keep up.
With Spring on the way, it’s time to add some colour to our otherwise very plain lives. Men tend to be very conservative when it comes to colour, choosing blacks, blues and white. Bright coloured trainers are the perfect way to make a statement this season without seeming over the top. We see it like this, by pairing coloured trainers with dark/black jeans, you add a bold, yet subtle dash of colour to your outfit.
A triumphant piece of design in the form of the imposing F-Type sparkles before us, as Jaguar have yet again blended engineering prowess with sleek and seductive looks. The two seater convertible coupe takes up the charge where the E-Type left off with a fierce 3.0 litre V6 under the bonnet with little to no
Kurt Schwitters is not a household name and indeed is not familiar to many serious art lovers, yet he is one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century, who produced some of the most astonishing and beguiling work in the history of art. Schwitters in Britain at Tate Britain is the first major
It’s that time of year again when the world watches with anticipation, not just to see who will win best actor, but who will be wearing what, who will do the best speech and who will shock the most. Yes of course we are talking about the awards season. With two weeks to go till
This week, Johnnie Walker threw a drinks reception at Annabel’s, toasting style icon David Gandy as their new brand ambassador. With David Gandy playing host for the evening, the ladies were not in short supply, and were even joined by the odd gentleman or two. Beulah girls Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lavinia Brennan exchanged
Meet the A7, the ultimate wireless music system. Integrated Apple Airplay allows you to stream high-quality ‘lossless’ audio or MP3s from your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or iTunes from your Mac or PC straight to the A7, wirelessly. Finally, a high quality airplay system that allows you to take control of your music, wherever you are. You can also have multiple speakers in multiple rooms so you can carry your music around the house, pretty cool. Tune in on other audio apps via your mobile Apple devices too, like Pandora, Last.fm, Mixcloud and Spotify.
Panerai is a match made in heaven, a blend of Italian design and swiss technology. The company was established in 1860 in Florence, surrounded with the creativity and influence of the Renaissance, it soon became renowned for its precision timekeeping, combined with its creative design. Today Panerai continues this tradition and is one of the
Gucci Celebrates 60 Years of the Horsebit Loafer In the 60 years since the Gucci brand designed the now ubiquitous Horsebit Loafer, countless musicians, politicians, designers, artists and everyday gentlemen have made the Gucci loafer their shoe of choice. Cole Simmons takes a look at the many MEN over the years who wore the bold and
The most common excuse people give with regards to keeping fit and healthy is that they ‘don’t have time’. If you are one of these people then you have come to the right place. Here is a workout that fits inside just 30 minutes and includes exercises that cover the entire body. Everyone has 30 minutes to spare, and if it goes towards helping you achieve your physical goals, then I’m sure you won’t ever use the excuse again.
Over the years, here in London there have been many ideas on how to “celebrate in style” including perhaps booking a vessel on the Thames or partying in the London eye.. but today I was lucky enough to experience a beautifully understated but extremely stylish way to entertain! Tucked away in the quietness of St
The Bomber is the only jacket you should own this season. Not only is it on trend, it’s a true classic. Style icons such as Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan have all been fans. The Bomber jacket is a grown up take on the baseball jacket, whilst keeping a casual and
In the award winning St George development, located just over Wandsworth Bridge on the south side, this 5 bedroom penthouse is located moments away from Wandsworth Town station, which only takes 15 minutes to Waterloo via the overground. It has been arranged beautifully to maximise the views in every room. No stone has been left
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 638
A watch should always be seen as an investment, the question is what to look for when choosing the right brand? In a world where there seems to be more watch brands than consumers, it is more important than ever to choose the right brand. In our opinion there are four key criteria’s you should
Samsung’s S9 Ultra HD Television looks like a really expensive fold-out table, but fear not, it is indeed a TV – and a pretty amazing one at that. Image quality is outstanding in 2D and the 3D ready TV provides that sought after medium that’s becoming more and more popular each day. The Ultra HD
Although many fashion cities have left menswear in the room with the lights turned off while womenswear flourished, British menswear has always held an importance in our past and present. The influence of our Town and Country Menswear industry, built upon meeting the needs of rural life and city life, in many ways has never
MASH is one of the more recent in a long line of steak-houses popping up around London. One advantage it does have is that it’s tried and tested – they already have very popular restaurants in Denmark. So we went to investigate MASH’s new home, underneath soho, two floors below ground on Brewer Street. The first
February 14th 2013 – Valentine’s Day, yes, it’s just around the corner. In fact, it’s tomorrow. If you are reading this I’m guessing you are yet to dive into the plethora of red, heart-shaped, rose-scented and love poem scrawled gifts sugaring the shop windows. If the reason for this is because your special someone dismisses
When it comes to boy’s toys, it doesn’t come much better than this. The 52ft futuristic Collider yacht features an axe bow, striking lines and is powered by 2 x FTP 510hp engines driven by Jolly Surface Drives, which are surface-piecing drives designed to reduce underwater drag by 50%. The Maori 52′ yacht reaches an impressive maximum speed of 45 knots, with a cruising speed of 40 knots. Her diesel capacity is of 1000 litres, featuring two 500-litre tanks, both of which you will need with a total fuel consumption of about 180 litres per hour. With this sort of range, it makes for the perfect day boat. Whether you are in St Tropez, Cala di Volpe or Ibiza this will produce a lot of thrills that will definitely put a smile on your face. Some may have bigger, however they probably won’t turn as many heads or be able to keep up.
With Spring on the way, it’s time to add some colour to our otherwise very plain lives. Men tend to be very conservative when it comes to colour, choosing blacks, blues and white. Bright coloured trainers are the perfect way to make a statement this season without seeming over the top. We see it like this, by pairing coloured trainers with dark/black jeans, you add a bold, yet subtle dash of colour to your outfit.
A triumphant piece of design in the form of the imposing F-Type sparkles before us, as Jaguar have yet again blended engineering prowess with sleek and seductive looks. The two seater convertible coupe takes up the charge where the E-Type left off with a fierce 3.0 litre V6 under the bonnet with little to no
Kurt Schwitters is not a household name and indeed is not familiar to many serious art lovers, yet he is one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century, who produced some of the most astonishing and beguiling work in the history of art. Schwitters in Britain at Tate Britain is the first major
It’s that time of year again when the world watches with anticipation, not just to see who will win best actor, but who will be wearing what, who will do the best speech and who will shock the most. Yes of course we are talking about the awards season. With two weeks to go till
This week, Johnnie Walker threw a drinks reception at Annabel’s, toasting style icon David Gandy as their new brand ambassador. With David Gandy playing host for the evening, the ladies were not in short supply, and were even joined by the odd gentleman or two. Beulah girls Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lavinia Brennan exchanged
Meet the A7, the ultimate wireless music system. Integrated Apple Airplay allows you to stream high-quality ‘lossless’ audio or MP3s from your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or iTunes from your Mac or PC straight to the A7, wirelessly. Finally, a high quality airplay system that allows you to take control of your music, wherever you are. You can also have multiple speakers in multiple rooms so you can carry your music around the house, pretty cool. Tune in on other audio apps via your mobile Apple devices too, like Pandora, Last.fm, Mixcloud and Spotify.
Panerai is a match made in heaven, a blend of Italian design and swiss technology. The company was established in 1860 in Florence, surrounded with the creativity and influence of the Renaissance, it soon became renowned for its precision timekeeping, combined with its creative design. Today Panerai continues this tradition and is one of the
Gucci Celebrates 60 Years of the Horsebit Loafer In the 60 years since the Gucci brand designed the now ubiquitous Horsebit Loafer, countless musicians, politicians, designers, artists and everyday gentlemen have made the Gucci loafer their shoe of choice. Cole Simmons takes a look at the many MEN over the years who wore the bold and
The most common excuse people give with regards to keeping fit and healthy is that they ‘don’t have time’. If you are one of these people then you have come to the right place. Here is a workout that fits inside just 30 minutes and includes exercises that cover the entire body. Everyone has 30 minutes to spare, and if it goes towards helping you achieve your physical goals, then I’m sure you won’t ever use the excuse again.
Over the years, here in London there have been many ideas on how to “celebrate in style” including perhaps booking a vessel on the Thames or partying in the London eye.. but today I was lucky enough to experience a beautifully understated but extremely stylish way to entertain! Tucked away in the quietness of St
The Bomber is the only jacket you should own this season. Not only is it on trend, it’s a true classic. Style icons such as Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan have all been fans. The Bomber jacket is a grown up take on the baseball jacket, whilst keeping a casual and
In the award winning St George development, located just over Wandsworth Bridge on the south side, this 5 bedroom penthouse is located moments away from Wandsworth Town station, which only takes 15 minutes to Waterloo via the overground. It has been arranged beautifully to maximise the views in every room. No stone has been left