Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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As far away as summer sunshine may seem, with hail, rain and snow pelting down outside, English photographer Martin Parr has made it a little more tangible with the release of his 2013 limited edition photography book, Life’s a Beach. Giving a snappy happy insight into how natives choose to soak up the sun in
Jaguar have well and truly put their troubled past behind them and they continue to deliver models that stand out from the crowd and the XKR-S GT is no different. Unveiled at the New York Motor Show, it was enough to get car journlists around the world buzzing with excitement. Jaguar have described it as
Last night saw Esquire Editor Alex Bilmes host a party to celebrate the launch of their style bible, the Big Black Book. Over 200 guests from the worlds of film, fashion and music ascended on SushiSamba, located in the Heron Tower, 175 metres above the City of London. Guests included Tinie Tempah, Professor Green and
Few can match Barbour’s heritage, with a history that dates back to 1894. Today the brand still remains family owned, with the fifth generation at the helm of the North East based factory, which amazingly produces 3,000 jackets a week. The ethos which has always been at the forefront of the brand is Barbour’s determination to create
This chair was originally designed as a birthday present for the Director Billy Wilder, who’s Hollywood classics included Sunset Boulevard and Some Like It Hot. It was designed by the husband and wife team Ray and Charles Eames, who had a philosophy of taking traditional materials and using them in industrial processes. This chair is
The Andrew Marr show has always had a reputation for grilling politicians on their week ahead and the week before, however it rarely produces a performance like Eddie Mair destroying Boris Johnson, as we saw yesterday. Lets face it, we all love to see a politician squeal and yesterday It’s fair to say that Boris
The Gentleman’s Journal threw a party to celebrate its hotly anticipated Spring issue. We decided that it should be a British affair, so we came together with Boodles Diamonds, Nyetimeber sparkling wine and Chase vodka to throw a big bash at London’s oldest hotel, Brown’s Mayfair. Renowned Chef Mark Hix provided the delicious seasonal canapés,
Relatively Speaking, speaker technology has fallen behind that of tablet and smart phone technology. However Bowers and Wilkins have now created a speaker that combines fantastic sound with seamless wireless streaming. A Lightning connector means the latest generations of iPhones and iPods can be docked almost anywhere, whether it be wirelessly or not. Both clever
Burnham Westgate Hall is the perfect example of why Norfolk is renowned for having some of the most beautiful houses in the UK. This 13 bedroom Georgian masterpiece is situated on the outskirts of the trendy market town of Burnham Market and looks over beautiful parkland and open countryside, totalling about 38.1 acres. Being just
If men wish to refer to themselves as gentlemen, this entails a certain degree of expectation with regard to their appearance. In light of this, Zeno-watch Basel has expanded it’s successful 1950s-style watch collection, bringing a range of mechanical watches, including chronographs and three- hand watches, to the market. Zeno-watch Basel was founded in Switzerland
When we talk about investment pieces, we’re talking about items that last longer than you and I. In other words, pieces that are actually worth investing in. Luggage falls into this category, and in a world where we’re constantly on the move, it’s more important than ever to invest in luggage that looks the part,
For those of you who haven’t yet heard of Nyetimber sparkling wine, it’s the English vineyard that is giving the French a run for their money. Nyetimber were in fact the true pioneers of English sparkling wines, being the very first producer and planting their first vines all the way back in 1988. Today the
Hailed as the worlds most versatile camera, GoPro continues to reinvent themselves, and what started off as a simple idea, has now become a worldwide phenomenon. The Hero3: Black Edition has yet again gone further resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than it’s predecessor. It really is
When you think of bright trousers, you will most probably think of preppy American style that has become synonymous with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Although you would be partly right in thinking this, it was actually the English who first thought of ridiculously bright trousers. Brands such as New & Lingwood, who
It is fair to say this hasn’t been the quietest month for Eve Branson, however what do you expect when your son is one of Britain’s most successful and colourful entrepreneurs. Following her grandson’s wedding, Eve launched her hotly anticipated book Mum’s the Word. The event took place at Grace Belgravia and guests included close
Imperial grandeur in an historic setting. Monumental is a word that could help describe this hotel and its setting – the building is big and strong and indeed has witnessed much. It opened just before the Bolsheviks began their rout on the Romanoffs and since that time has hosted presidents and plutocrats, and cultural and
Any decent barman can pour a good pint of Guinness, but if you are looking for a proper Irish pub to plant yourself in on St. Patrick’s Day and want to celebrate in with friends in true Irish style then look no further than The Tipperary. It stocks real Irish ales and hearty whiskeys that’ll
If you haven’t already seen this, the Veneno is Lamborghini’s latest model unveiled at the Geneva motor show. As you can most probably tell by the looks it’s not cheap, to tell you the truth it’s not just expensive either, it is astronomically expensive at £2.6million plus tax, however if you can afford it, then
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 635
As far away as summer sunshine may seem, with hail, rain and snow pelting down outside, English photographer Martin Parr has made it a little more tangible with the release of his 2013 limited edition photography book, Life’s a Beach. Giving a snappy happy insight into how natives choose to soak up the sun in
Jaguar have well and truly put their troubled past behind them and they continue to deliver models that stand out from the crowd and the XKR-S GT is no different. Unveiled at the New York Motor Show, it was enough to get car journlists around the world buzzing with excitement. Jaguar have described it as
Last night saw Esquire Editor Alex Bilmes host a party to celebrate the launch of their style bible, the Big Black Book. Over 200 guests from the worlds of film, fashion and music ascended on SushiSamba, located in the Heron Tower, 175 metres above the City of London. Guests included Tinie Tempah, Professor Green and
Few can match Barbour’s heritage, with a history that dates back to 1894. Today the brand still remains family owned, with the fifth generation at the helm of the North East based factory, which amazingly produces 3,000 jackets a week. The ethos which has always been at the forefront of the brand is Barbour’s determination to create
This chair was originally designed as a birthday present for the Director Billy Wilder, who’s Hollywood classics included Sunset Boulevard and Some Like It Hot. It was designed by the husband and wife team Ray and Charles Eames, who had a philosophy of taking traditional materials and using them in industrial processes. This chair is
The Andrew Marr show has always had a reputation for grilling politicians on their week ahead and the week before, however it rarely produces a performance like Eddie Mair destroying Boris Johnson, as we saw yesterday. Lets face it, we all love to see a politician squeal and yesterday It’s fair to say that Boris
The Gentleman’s Journal threw a party to celebrate its hotly anticipated Spring issue. We decided that it should be a British affair, so we came together with Boodles Diamonds, Nyetimeber sparkling wine and Chase vodka to throw a big bash at London’s oldest hotel, Brown’s Mayfair. Renowned Chef Mark Hix provided the delicious seasonal canapés,
Relatively Speaking, speaker technology has fallen behind that of tablet and smart phone technology. However Bowers and Wilkins have now created a speaker that combines fantastic sound with seamless wireless streaming. A Lightning connector means the latest generations of iPhones and iPods can be docked almost anywhere, whether it be wirelessly or not. Both clever
Burnham Westgate Hall is the perfect example of why Norfolk is renowned for having some of the most beautiful houses in the UK. This 13 bedroom Georgian masterpiece is situated on the outskirts of the trendy market town of Burnham Market and looks over beautiful parkland and open countryside, totalling about 38.1 acres. Being just
If men wish to refer to themselves as gentlemen, this entails a certain degree of expectation with regard to their appearance. In light of this, Zeno-watch Basel has expanded it’s successful 1950s-style watch collection, bringing a range of mechanical watches, including chronographs and three- hand watches, to the market. Zeno-watch Basel was founded in Switzerland
When we talk about investment pieces, we’re talking about items that last longer than you and I. In other words, pieces that are actually worth investing in. Luggage falls into this category, and in a world where we’re constantly on the move, it’s more important than ever to invest in luggage that looks the part,
For those of you who haven’t yet heard of Nyetimber sparkling wine, it’s the English vineyard that is giving the French a run for their money. Nyetimber were in fact the true pioneers of English sparkling wines, being the very first producer and planting their first vines all the way back in 1988. Today the
Hailed as the worlds most versatile camera, GoPro continues to reinvent themselves, and what started off as a simple idea, has now become a worldwide phenomenon. The Hero3: Black Edition has yet again gone further resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than it’s predecessor. It really is
When you think of bright trousers, you will most probably think of preppy American style that has become synonymous with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Although you would be partly right in thinking this, it was actually the English who first thought of ridiculously bright trousers. Brands such as New & Lingwood, who
It is fair to say this hasn’t been the quietest month for Eve Branson, however what do you expect when your son is one of Britain’s most successful and colourful entrepreneurs. Following her grandson’s wedding, Eve launched her hotly anticipated book Mum’s the Word. The event took place at Grace Belgravia and guests included close
Imperial grandeur in an historic setting. Monumental is a word that could help describe this hotel and its setting – the building is big and strong and indeed has witnessed much. It opened just before the Bolsheviks began their rout on the Romanoffs and since that time has hosted presidents and plutocrats, and cultural and
Any decent barman can pour a good pint of Guinness, but if you are looking for a proper Irish pub to plant yourself in on St. Patrick’s Day and want to celebrate in with friends in true Irish style then look no further than The Tipperary. It stocks real Irish ales and hearty whiskeys that’ll
If you haven’t already seen this, the Veneno is Lamborghini’s latest model unveiled at the Geneva motor show. As you can most probably tell by the looks it’s not cheap, to tell you the truth it’s not just expensive either, it is astronomically expensive at £2.6million plus tax, however if you can afford it, then