Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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I have always been fascinated by The Orient Express through the pages of Agatha Christie, and I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review one of its signature dinner voyages on a chilly Saturday in late January. For some people the idea of spending money to eat on a train that goes round
“I felt strongly that, from an early age, children should be full of initiative, enterprise and self-reliance” revealed Eve in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail ahead of the release of her autobiography, Mum’s The Word: The High-Flying Adventures of Eve Branson, this month. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve had an appetite for
Set in the heart of Bloomsbury, a stone’s throw away from Chancery Lane and just off Gray’s Inn Road, The Lady Ottoline is perfectly positioned for after work drinks, dinner or a traditional Sunday lunch. We paid a visit on a Wednesday evening to sample the wine list, soak up the atmosphere and taste some
Oh yes, it’s almost Early May bank holiday weekend – one of the few bank holidays that has little significance in the calendar (apart from for the Cornish). Don’t get us wrong, we are all about big family Easter and Christmas celebrations but, and you have to admit, it’ll be quite refreshing to have an
Is your body in shape for summer 2013? Has the dull weather made you lose your gym mojo? If you want to give an intense kick start your fitness program take a Fitscape to the Atlas Mountains, Southern Spain or the Italian Dolomites. A sensational week of group classes, personal training and hiking in spectacular
This summer’s colourful ‘brights’ trend need not be contained to your clothing. No, on the contrary, flashes of bright colour work just as well than blocks and are just as eye-catching as a pair of this season’s coloured chinos and bold polo shirts, which is why we recommend purchasing one of Ettinger’s striking coat wallets. Made from calf leather, each design in the range has a vibrant, coloured leather lining. Pick from a selection of red, orange, turquoise and purple. If you want a sharp, sleek look with a difference then purchasing one of these is a must for you
5 of the Best Headphones to buy this summer. Read about the brands that care most about their listeners and why we think they are the top choices on the market today.
It’s perhaps the most glamorous event of the year, even just being there will have many green with envy. Yes, thats right we are talking about the Monaco Grand Prix. What is so special about this circuit which others simply can’t compete with, is the sense of history and driver recognition. The race is held
It’s Monday 29th April 2013 and Virgin Galactic’s Space-Ship-Two makes its first rocket-powered flight above California’s Mojave Desert. The first step in Branson’s plan towards commercial space travel has been achieved. The rocket burned for 15 seconds after being released from the plane White-Knight-Two at 10 miles above ground, successfully travelling 1.2x the speed of sound (approx. 760 mph). The rocket, is ultimately designed for commercial service and has taken over 8 years to complete its first flight, Branson observed from the ground along with Team Galactic who’ve proven ‘just how hard rocket-science really is.’ Click here to watch…
Exactly 50 years ago, in 1963, Rolex unveiled the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, a chronograph designed for racing drivers and measuring speed. This watch has established an impressive track record on the racing circuits and achieved iconic status as the world’s most famous and most sought-after chronograph. This year, as Rolex deepens its commitment to
The Conran Shop, located in the Michelin House on the Fulham Road has become somewhat of a design Mecca, it’s been growing for 40 years and this year has been awarded Homes & Gardens Retailer of the Year. The exciting evolution of The Conran Shop brings the consumer a constant plethora of unique home accessories
Breitling have never been a brand that goes with the grain when it comes to watchmaking, and now yet again it has reaffirmed this status by creating the Emergency II, the World’s first wristwatch with a built-in personal locator beacon, otherwise known as PLB. Fitted with a dual frequency transmitter and compliant with Cospas-Sarsat satellite
Every man secretly hankers for a pièce de resistance drinks cabinet, the sort that challenges the plush designs seen in Bond films. Picture yourself. Looking pretty suave right? Now, luxury British brand Linley has created just the ticket for you to make this fantasy a very real reality. The Tectonic Bar, isn’t an ordinary drinks
This week saw the London Sundance Festival launch of the iconic E-type’s spectacular successor in spectacular style. Jaguar chose to lead by true British example, in collaborating with Ridley Scott Associates on a 12-minute artistic project that sees Damien Lewis, our Golden Globe award winning homegrown talent (top to toe in Burberry), staring alongside Jordi
London Collections has revealed that over 60 designers are confirmed to take place in the S/S 14 show. New to the catwalk for spring/summer 2014 are Burberry Prorsum, rag & bone, Gieves & Hawkes, Jimmy Choo and Pringle, who will all be showing mainline menswear collections. The show is scheduled to take place between 16th
Last week, Keri Moss, joint winner of Masterchef 2012, launched her first restaurant, The Corner Restaurant and Champagne Bar on the Selfridges uber trendy second floor. The launch saw food critics come together under one roof to talk to Keri about this superb leap up in her career and taste some of her first dishes
The trench coat has and always will be a staple item for every gent’s wardrobe. The design first debuted prior to World War I as a garment for British officers and has since donned the likes of big time film characters, including Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca to Harrison Ford in Blade Runner and every Sherlock actor since John
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
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Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 635
I have always been fascinated by The Orient Express through the pages of Agatha Christie, and I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review one of its signature dinner voyages on a chilly Saturday in late January. For some people the idea of spending money to eat on a train that goes round
“I felt strongly that, from an early age, children should be full of initiative, enterprise and self-reliance” revealed Eve in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail ahead of the release of her autobiography, Mum’s The Word: The High-Flying Adventures of Eve Branson, this month. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve had an appetite for
Set in the heart of Bloomsbury, a stone’s throw away from Chancery Lane and just off Gray’s Inn Road, The Lady Ottoline is perfectly positioned for after work drinks, dinner or a traditional Sunday lunch. We paid a visit on a Wednesday evening to sample the wine list, soak up the atmosphere and taste some
Oh yes, it’s almost Early May bank holiday weekend – one of the few bank holidays that has little significance in the calendar (apart from for the Cornish). Don’t get us wrong, we are all about big family Easter and Christmas celebrations but, and you have to admit, it’ll be quite refreshing to have an
Is your body in shape for summer 2013? Has the dull weather made you lose your gym mojo? If you want to give an intense kick start your fitness program take a Fitscape to the Atlas Mountains, Southern Spain or the Italian Dolomites. A sensational week of group classes, personal training and hiking in spectacular
This summer’s colourful ‘brights’ trend need not be contained to your clothing. No, on the contrary, flashes of bright colour work just as well than blocks and are just as eye-catching as a pair of this season’s coloured chinos and bold polo shirts, which is why we recommend purchasing one of Ettinger’s striking coat wallets. Made from calf leather, each design in the range has a vibrant, coloured leather lining. Pick from a selection of red, orange, turquoise and purple. If you want a sharp, sleek look with a difference then purchasing one of these is a must for you
5 of the Best Headphones to buy this summer. Read about the brands that care most about their listeners and why we think they are the top choices on the market today.
It’s perhaps the most glamorous event of the year, even just being there will have many green with envy. Yes, thats right we are talking about the Monaco Grand Prix. What is so special about this circuit which others simply can’t compete with, is the sense of history and driver recognition. The race is held
It’s Monday 29th April 2013 and Virgin Galactic’s Space-Ship-Two makes its first rocket-powered flight above California’s Mojave Desert. The first step in Branson’s plan towards commercial space travel has been achieved. The rocket burned for 15 seconds after being released from the plane White-Knight-Two at 10 miles above ground, successfully travelling 1.2x the speed of sound (approx. 760 mph). The rocket, is ultimately designed for commercial service and has taken over 8 years to complete its first flight, Branson observed from the ground along with Team Galactic who’ve proven ‘just how hard rocket-science really is.’ Click here to watch…
Exactly 50 years ago, in 1963, Rolex unveiled the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, a chronograph designed for racing drivers and measuring speed. This watch has established an impressive track record on the racing circuits and achieved iconic status as the world’s most famous and most sought-after chronograph. This year, as Rolex deepens its commitment to
The Conran Shop, located in the Michelin House on the Fulham Road has become somewhat of a design Mecca, it’s been growing for 40 years and this year has been awarded Homes & Gardens Retailer of the Year. The exciting evolution of The Conran Shop brings the consumer a constant plethora of unique home accessories
Breitling have never been a brand that goes with the grain when it comes to watchmaking, and now yet again it has reaffirmed this status by creating the Emergency II, the World’s first wristwatch with a built-in personal locator beacon, otherwise known as PLB. Fitted with a dual frequency transmitter and compliant with Cospas-Sarsat satellite
Every man secretly hankers for a pièce de resistance drinks cabinet, the sort that challenges the plush designs seen in Bond films. Picture yourself. Looking pretty suave right? Now, luxury British brand Linley has created just the ticket for you to make this fantasy a very real reality. The Tectonic Bar, isn’t an ordinary drinks
This week saw the London Sundance Festival launch of the iconic E-type’s spectacular successor in spectacular style. Jaguar chose to lead by true British example, in collaborating with Ridley Scott Associates on a 12-minute artistic project that sees Damien Lewis, our Golden Globe award winning homegrown talent (top to toe in Burberry), staring alongside Jordi
London Collections has revealed that over 60 designers are confirmed to take place in the S/S 14 show. New to the catwalk for spring/summer 2014 are Burberry Prorsum, rag & bone, Gieves & Hawkes, Jimmy Choo and Pringle, who will all be showing mainline menswear collections. The show is scheduled to take place between 16th
Last week, Keri Moss, joint winner of Masterchef 2012, launched her first restaurant, The Corner Restaurant and Champagne Bar on the Selfridges uber trendy second floor. The launch saw food critics come together under one roof to talk to Keri about this superb leap up in her career and taste some of her first dishes
The trench coat has and always will be a staple item for every gent’s wardrobe. The design first debuted prior to World War I as a garment for British officers and has since donned the likes of big time film characters, including Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca to Harrison Ford in Blade Runner and every Sherlock actor since John
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
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