Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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This rare property is located in one of the most sort after locations along the French Riviera, in between Nice and the Principality of Monaco and over looks the iconic Cap Ferrat peninsula. Situated on the water’s edge, the property has a private pontoon and both interior and exterior pools. This Villa is set over
Mercedes it seems have been at the back of the pack when it comes to the small premium SUV market. Audi have their Q5, BMW their X3 and more recently Land Rover with the Evoque, all of which have been tremendously successful, especially with the yummy mummy set as they find them much easier to
The exquisite Montblanc Meisterstück leather goods collection has been designed exclusively for Harrods. Available from May, headlining the collection is the unique Meisterstück Selection Briefcase, a timeless piece hand-crafted in genuine alligator leather, and, for the first time, detailed with a diamond encrusted clasp for that added touch of luxury. On record, this is the
With the sun finally showing itself it’s time to get the pink stuff back in the fridge again. To start the Spring off we’ve chosen arguably the best Rosé of them all, Minuty. Famed for being drunk on the beaches of the South of France, Château Minuty is the benchmark when it comes to dry, light, crisp Rosé. Located only a stones throw away from St Tropez, their vineyards over look the Mediterranean and this wine is made from 100% Tibouren grapes, grown almost exclusively in Provence. This wine is perfect for summer barbecues, salads and tapas………
Not another Gatsby trailer we promise. No, this is a grand reveal that you can do more with than just pore over. You’ve seen flashes of the Gatsby style in the teaser trailers, and now you can get your hands on some of the key pieces in the film that have been donned by the
The Roman man’s luxury that became a poor man’s source of protein in Victorian London. To the modern day gent, oysters are a true delicacy. It’s well-known that oysters should only be devoured in months in the year with an ‘r’ in them if you want to snap them up in their ripest, most delectable,
Chris Malinchak is a 36-year-old New Yorker taking the UK radio waves by storm. His energetic, optimistic soulful sound is the new face of house ballads. He’s been recognised by moguls of the music business such as Pete Tong, house label French Express and the Ministry of Sound, the latter revealed an official video for
One half of the American power couple, Beyoncé is quite something and in-between organising her tour and Pepsi campaign, she has manage to squeeze in time for a quick collaboration. Full of Beyoncé’s personal style, the new campaign by H&M portrays a Caribbean themed vibe with some bright tie-dye coloured designs that accentuate her hour glass figure. Shot in the
Bespoke shirt making sits at the core of Budd’s craftsmanship. Since 1910, Budd has presided over Piccadilly Arcade for over a century and is one of the few remaining Jermyn Street shirtmakers to have a cutting room on the premises, keeping the heritage of British shirtmaking alive. Taking the venture forward, without jeopardising its bespoke
In the closing months of 2012, in the midst of deepest, darkest winter, fashion writer, Lauren Goldstein Crowe released her stunning, glossy coffee table book 50 Shades. No, nothing to do with what just popped into your head, but rather iconic photographs of the century’s most celebrated actors and musicians donning equally iconic sunglasses, including Andy Warhol, Elvis Presley, Yves Saint Laurant, John Lennon and Steve McQueen, whose featured Persol sunglasses worn in The Thomas Crown Affair sold at auction in LA for $70,000 in 2006………..
The Portuguese collection from Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has long exemplified the brand’s engineering precision and have been worn by watch lovers round the globe for over 70 years. This month the brand showcased two elegant and stylish newcomers, the Portuguese Chronograph Classic and the Portuguese Tourbillon Hand-Wound. We’ve picked out the Hand-Wound for
For even the most avid Formula 1 fans, most of the time watching it on the TV is the closest we will ever get to driving an F1 car. However now there is another way thanks to this Formula 1 Full Size Racing Simulator. This really takes gaming to a whole new level and the
Terence Rattigan’s compelling drama The Winslow Boy comes to life this season on stage at The Old Vic theatre in London’s Waterloo. If you aren’t already familiar with the play be prepared for a storyline that’ll grip you from the start, taking you through the rough and tumbles of Middle Class family life in the
The first trailer of Rush, Ron Howard’s highly anticipated film has been released. It showcases the rivalry between two Formula 1 greats, James Hunt and Niki Lauda. For those F1 fans this film is a must see and it centres around the dramatic events of the 1976 F1 season. It seems to be not only
In 1974, Givenchy issued the first edition for its Gentleman fragrance range in what would become the brand’s signature amber bottle. The nose behind the woody fragrance was Paul Leger. Four decades later, the iconic luxury French fashion house has decided to launch a new fragrance which re-interprets the classic gentleman with a robust, masculine
This is the latest offering from Maserati, and although there are no drastic changes in looks, under the bonnet it’s a different story. This is the first ever Maserati to be diesel engine powered, with a V6 turbo diesel being offered alongside the 3.0 litre bi-turbo engine. It will have an eight-speed automatic transmission and
Southend is probably one of the most deceiving properties on the market. From the outside it looks like just an ordinary new build mews house, however inside it’s a very different story. With approximately 30 kilometres of wiring, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom house is fully automated in every sense of the word. Features include
The world of apps is fast becoming a daunting place, everyone seems to be developing them in the hope of a million downloads and a quick buck. There are those that simply clog up memory on your smart phone and those that enhance your day-to-day life. Snapguide falls into the latter of the two and
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 633
This rare property is located in one of the most sort after locations along the French Riviera, in between Nice and the Principality of Monaco and over looks the iconic Cap Ferrat peninsula. Situated on the water’s edge, the property has a private pontoon and both interior and exterior pools. This Villa is set over
Mercedes it seems have been at the back of the pack when it comes to the small premium SUV market. Audi have their Q5, BMW their X3 and more recently Land Rover with the Evoque, all of which have been tremendously successful, especially with the yummy mummy set as they find them much easier to
The exquisite Montblanc Meisterstück leather goods collection has been designed exclusively for Harrods. Available from May, headlining the collection is the unique Meisterstück Selection Briefcase, a timeless piece hand-crafted in genuine alligator leather, and, for the first time, detailed with a diamond encrusted clasp for that added touch of luxury. On record, this is the
With the sun finally showing itself it’s time to get the pink stuff back in the fridge again. To start the Spring off we’ve chosen arguably the best Rosé of them all, Minuty. Famed for being drunk on the beaches of the South of France, Château Minuty is the benchmark when it comes to dry, light, crisp Rosé. Located only a stones throw away from St Tropez, their vineyards over look the Mediterranean and this wine is made from 100% Tibouren grapes, grown almost exclusively in Provence. This wine is perfect for summer barbecues, salads and tapas………
Not another Gatsby trailer we promise. No, this is a grand reveal that you can do more with than just pore over. You’ve seen flashes of the Gatsby style in the teaser trailers, and now you can get your hands on some of the key pieces in the film that have been donned by the
The Roman man’s luxury that became a poor man’s source of protein in Victorian London. To the modern day gent, oysters are a true delicacy. It’s well-known that oysters should only be devoured in months in the year with an ‘r’ in them if you want to snap them up in their ripest, most delectable,
Chris Malinchak is a 36-year-old New Yorker taking the UK radio waves by storm. His energetic, optimistic soulful sound is the new face of house ballads. He’s been recognised by moguls of the music business such as Pete Tong, house label French Express and the Ministry of Sound, the latter revealed an official video for
One half of the American power couple, Beyoncé is quite something and in-between organising her tour and Pepsi campaign, she has manage to squeeze in time for a quick collaboration. Full of Beyoncé’s personal style, the new campaign by H&M portrays a Caribbean themed vibe with some bright tie-dye coloured designs that accentuate her hour glass figure. Shot in the
Bespoke shirt making sits at the core of Budd’s craftsmanship. Since 1910, Budd has presided over Piccadilly Arcade for over a century and is one of the few remaining Jermyn Street shirtmakers to have a cutting room on the premises, keeping the heritage of British shirtmaking alive. Taking the venture forward, without jeopardising its bespoke
In the closing months of 2012, in the midst of deepest, darkest winter, fashion writer, Lauren Goldstein Crowe released her stunning, glossy coffee table book 50 Shades. No, nothing to do with what just popped into your head, but rather iconic photographs of the century’s most celebrated actors and musicians donning equally iconic sunglasses, including Andy Warhol, Elvis Presley, Yves Saint Laurant, John Lennon and Steve McQueen, whose featured Persol sunglasses worn in The Thomas Crown Affair sold at auction in LA for $70,000 in 2006………..
The Portuguese collection from Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has long exemplified the brand’s engineering precision and have been worn by watch lovers round the globe for over 70 years. This month the brand showcased two elegant and stylish newcomers, the Portuguese Chronograph Classic and the Portuguese Tourbillon Hand-Wound. We’ve picked out the Hand-Wound for
For even the most avid Formula 1 fans, most of the time watching it on the TV is the closest we will ever get to driving an F1 car. However now there is another way thanks to this Formula 1 Full Size Racing Simulator. This really takes gaming to a whole new level and the
Terence Rattigan’s compelling drama The Winslow Boy comes to life this season on stage at The Old Vic theatre in London’s Waterloo. If you aren’t already familiar with the play be prepared for a storyline that’ll grip you from the start, taking you through the rough and tumbles of Middle Class family life in the
The first trailer of Rush, Ron Howard’s highly anticipated film has been released. It showcases the rivalry between two Formula 1 greats, James Hunt and Niki Lauda. For those F1 fans this film is a must see and it centres around the dramatic events of the 1976 F1 season. It seems to be not only
In 1974, Givenchy issued the first edition for its Gentleman fragrance range in what would become the brand’s signature amber bottle. The nose behind the woody fragrance was Paul Leger. Four decades later, the iconic luxury French fashion house has decided to launch a new fragrance which re-interprets the classic gentleman with a robust, masculine
This is the latest offering from Maserati, and although there are no drastic changes in looks, under the bonnet it’s a different story. This is the first ever Maserati to be diesel engine powered, with a V6 turbo diesel being offered alongside the 3.0 litre bi-turbo engine. It will have an eight-speed automatic transmission and
Southend is probably one of the most deceiving properties on the market. From the outside it looks like just an ordinary new build mews house, however inside it’s a very different story. With approximately 30 kilometres of wiring, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom house is fully automated in every sense of the word. Features include
The world of apps is fast becoming a daunting place, everyone seems to be developing them in the hope of a million downloads and a quick buck. There are those that simply clog up memory on your smart phone and those that enhance your day-to-day life. Snapguide falls into the latter of the two and