Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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No man despised casual dressing more than my grandfather did. The earliest memories of my gentle giant are filled with images of him in three piece chequered suits and impeccably shined shoes. Wandering into his closet as a boy my eyes would widen and light up as I peeped into his wardrobe of silk ties
Another week, another list of things to do, see and experience in London! Kaitlin Dunning’s expert eye has spied the places to be seen this week that otherwise might have gone amiss. Great selections that never disappoint.
The Gentleman’s Journal reviews top five apps for those with taste for elegance as part of National App Week – a week celebrating an industry in which Britain’s considered the world’s best, the app development industry. Here, Michael Banks of Corporate Group takes us through his top five luxury apps.
L’Hospitalet de Gazin is situated on a premium site adjacent the world famous Pétrus, and it is a Pomerol with youth due to the younger vines, however it is very drinkable and will keep well. This is mainly due to the rigorous selection process the grapes go through to ensure the best possible vintages. It is a rich wine that is subtly spiced, with hints of ripe cherries and plum fruit on the pallet. This wine would be a perfect match to sunday lunch and red meats.
There are not many prominent luxury brands on Bond Street who can say the words “family owned”. Nowadays the majority of successful luxury brands are owned by luxury conglomerates such as Richemont and LVMH. This is not to say that both companies do not produce some of the finest goods in the world, but there is just something about the two words “family” and “owned” that means so much in terms of customer service. For example compare two restaurants – an independent, family owned and run establishment and the branch of a national Pizza chain. The former is far more likely to give better service, simply because of the emotional attachment those working within it have to the business, which is their livelihood.
At this years SLHH Geneva watch fair, renowned Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier launched the Clifton collection. The design was inspired by a museum piece from the 1950’s, an era that became know as the “golden fifties”. It has been stripped back to the essentials, resulting in a simple yet beautiful and elegant design, which
If you haven’t yet heard of Tom Odell, don’t worry because you soon will. Tom is this years winner of the prestigious BRITs Critics Choice award, being the first ever boy to win. Previous winners include music greats such as Emeli Sande, Jessie J, Florence Welch and Adele. This Chichester born music sensation studied at
The stunning 2013 Porsche Caymen S packs an even bigger punch than before. The 321bhp, 3.4-litre, 6 – speed transmission sending the car from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, with a final top speed of 174mph, pretty good fro 1.3 ton car. The sleeker more balanced design doesn’t just look good on the outside, but the
Over the past few years we have recommended sticking to those timeless styles when it comes to sunglasses, the likes of the Ray-Ban Wayfarer or a pair of Persol’s. However recently there has been a massive resurgence of retro styles and round frames are back, whats more they don’t look like they are going anywhere anytime soon. The stylish Johnny Depp is a fan and they look good both with smart and with casual attire, making them the ultimate versatile and stylish accessory this summer.
It’s London Fashion Week, it’s the Mulberry show, it’s the place to be seen. Mulberry showed its AW13 collection in true British style, and when picking the venue, the choice was easy, Claridge’s of course. The beautiful hotel was transformed in to an English garden and wild flowers and butterflies welcomed you at the entrance,
British bubbly is no longer a joke, in fact it’s big business, so much so that the brands are struggling to keep up with the demand. Supermarkets have reported a 30% increase in sales year on year, and a certain premier Champagne house are rumoured to be looking for an estate in Kent. The chalk
5 great things to explore this week! By Kaitlin Dunning.
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.
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 637
No man despised casual dressing more than my grandfather did. The earliest memories of my gentle giant are filled with images of him in three piece chequered suits and impeccably shined shoes. Wandering into his closet as a boy my eyes would widen and light up as I peeped into his wardrobe of silk ties
Another week, another list of things to do, see and experience in London! Kaitlin Dunning’s expert eye has spied the places to be seen this week that otherwise might have gone amiss. Great selections that never disappoint.
The Gentleman’s Journal reviews top five apps for those with taste for elegance as part of National App Week – a week celebrating an industry in which Britain’s considered the world’s best, the app development industry. Here, Michael Banks of Corporate Group takes us through his top five luxury apps.
L’Hospitalet de Gazin is situated on a premium site adjacent the world famous Pétrus, and it is a Pomerol with youth due to the younger vines, however it is very drinkable and will keep well. This is mainly due to the rigorous selection process the grapes go through to ensure the best possible vintages. It is a rich wine that is subtly spiced, with hints of ripe cherries and plum fruit on the pallet. This wine would be a perfect match to sunday lunch and red meats.
There are not many prominent luxury brands on Bond Street who can say the words “family owned”. Nowadays the majority of successful luxury brands are owned by luxury conglomerates such as Richemont and LVMH. This is not to say that both companies do not produce some of the finest goods in the world, but there is just something about the two words “family” and “owned” that means so much in terms of customer service. For example compare two restaurants – an independent, family owned and run establishment and the branch of a national Pizza chain. The former is far more likely to give better service, simply because of the emotional attachment those working within it have to the business, which is their livelihood.
At this years SLHH Geneva watch fair, renowned Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier launched the Clifton collection. The design was inspired by a museum piece from the 1950’s, an era that became know as the “golden fifties”. It has been stripped back to the essentials, resulting in a simple yet beautiful and elegant design, which
If you haven’t yet heard of Tom Odell, don’t worry because you soon will. Tom is this years winner of the prestigious BRITs Critics Choice award, being the first ever boy to win. Previous winners include music greats such as Emeli Sande, Jessie J, Florence Welch and Adele. This Chichester born music sensation studied at
The stunning 2013 Porsche Caymen S packs an even bigger punch than before. The 321bhp, 3.4-litre, 6 – speed transmission sending the car from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, with a final top speed of 174mph, pretty good fro 1.3 ton car. The sleeker more balanced design doesn’t just look good on the outside, but the
Over the past few years we have recommended sticking to those timeless styles when it comes to sunglasses, the likes of the Ray-Ban Wayfarer or a pair of Persol’s. However recently there has been a massive resurgence of retro styles and round frames are back, whats more they don’t look like they are going anywhere anytime soon. The stylish Johnny Depp is a fan and they look good both with smart and with casual attire, making them the ultimate versatile and stylish accessory this summer.
It’s London Fashion Week, it’s the Mulberry show, it’s the place to be seen. Mulberry showed its AW13 collection in true British style, and when picking the venue, the choice was easy, Claridge’s of course. The beautiful hotel was transformed in to an English garden and wild flowers and butterflies welcomed you at the entrance,
British bubbly is no longer a joke, in fact it’s big business, so much so that the brands are struggling to keep up with the demand. Supermarkets have reported a 30% increase in sales year on year, and a certain premier Champagne house are rumoured to be looking for an estate in Kent. The chalk
5 great things to explore this week! By Kaitlin Dunning.
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.