Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 616
Last year, the slopes of Verbier were alive with rumours of the new boy coming to town, in the form of W Hotel Verbier. Last week, these rumours became reality. In preparation for the chains latest opening (which is actually on December 1st), W London kicked off the celebration early with a series of events,
This week saw the loss of a true rock icon, a man who didn’t care about the media or what people thought of him. He just did his own thing and in turn produced some of the most epic songs of the last century. Reed’s former Velvet Underground bandmate John Cale wrote on his website:
It’s been a busy time for top gentleman’s blogger, Matthew Zorpus, who has not only been voted one of GQ’s Top 5 New Fashion Icons of 2013 and Esquire’s 2nd Best Dressed Man, but he is now releasing his own men’s jewellery collection. The line is not solely his own, however, rather in collaboration with
With advertising dominating everywhere we look in 21st century Western culture, readers of The New York Times got quite a shock when they opened their newspapers to find two seemingly blank pages. All that could be seen on the page was a the URL, wordsarelife.com. A first for the newspaper, these pages were actually advertising
Whilst it’s debatable if it ever even went out of fashion, the pinstripe suit is most definitely having a moment – again. For many in the 1920’s, the pinstripe suit was about as ‘out-there’ for a man as it got in the fashion stakes. A suit that won you more than just a second look,
Everyone has heard of a GoPro, the small amazingly good quality camera that allows you to shoot footage unlike any before, and when we say ‘any before’, we really mean it. Bike Backflip over a 72FT Canyon This clip above literally left us speechless. Enter Kelly McGarry, the downhill BMX free-riding extraordinaire, and cue the
Novikov London’s fashionable night spot is never out of the press for too long, so with the recent announcement that Arkady Novikov will be opening a second restaurant on Mayfair’s Albermarle Street, it seems as though there is no stopping him. His restaurants have become popular with the rich and famous, and are no longer just
I am just going to put it out there, I would do illegal things to vacation on this boat. Sorry, this yacht. Sorry, this mega 65m I’m-a-floating-paradise luxury vessel. This yacht – which was sold to a private owner earlier this year – is the Galactica Star from Heesen. Despite its obvious exterior beauty and
FILLET OF VENISON WITH A RED WINE SAUCE AND ROASTED POTATOES – Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Vegetables All peeled and cubed: 4 carrots 2 potatoes 1 red onion 1 small butternut squash 4tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Sprigs of thyme Venison 2 tbsp olive oil 4 venison fillets Salt and pepper Red wine
Meet Montblanc, one of the most iconic brands in men’s luxury accessories today. Owned by the Richemont Group (the same family as Cartier, IWC, and Panera) Montblanc is identifiable through it’s iconic snowflake logo, resembling the peak of the Montblanc mountain in the Alps, it can be found in the pocket and grasp of some
With photographs of the Christening of Prince George Alexander Louis flooding the news it only seems right that we toast the Royal baby in some shape or form. Of course, with any Royal landmark follows an influx of memorabilia. We’ve selected our top recommendations from the most luxurious offerings. Royal Prince Cup, DUKES To mark
As the days are drawing in it’s time to abandon the quintessential wine of the Summer – Rose – and get back to basics. With the Game season starting in earnest now, a good Red wine is essential to pair with those warming and hearty Winter meals. Depending on your preference here are the Top
Skiing is awesome. However, the bit of equipment that TGJ has always had a love/hate relationship with are the boots. We recently got ourselves a new red pair. The reason for us doing this was not for stupid and irrelevant things such as comfort or whether they fitted. No, we focused in on the important
Every now and then a piece of furniture comes along that really makes us stop in our tracks. Sometimes it’s due to extravagance, splendour or sheer peculiarity but with this particular item, it was due to an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. The Sailcloth Steamer Trunk from Fox & Hardy is classically understated and structurally beautiful.
Harrods clearly believe men need a little assistance in the wardrobe department having just launched its ‘Men’s Fashion Lab’ in order to remedy any wayward styles cropping up in London. The new space will be located on the vast sports floor and is set to make a strong fashion statement and represent the inextricable link
What springs to mind when some one says ‘Lamborghini?’ We think luxury, speed, style and excitement. Well with the new Veneno Roadster we have no reason to be disappointed. The promise of nine examples by 2014 has every Lamborghini fan itching for its general release. Now lets get down to the hard hitting facts. The
In a recent interview with Tatler magazine, Formula One legend Eddie Jorden said affectionately “anyone who has had a business, sold it four times, has never brought it back, has never lost its control, and still owns it is pretty special. And do you know the most important thing? He never f**king owned it in
Each week Twenty Something London choose their top picks for upcoming events in London. This week we’ve got a new fishmongers and restaurant in Highbury, an evening of live music at the Barbican, pop up dining in West London, a Halloween themed night out, and TED talking guest speakers with some back to school nostalgia. Fish restaurant comes to Highbury Prawn on
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 616
Last year, the slopes of Verbier were alive with rumours of the new boy coming to town, in the form of W Hotel Verbier. Last week, these rumours became reality. In preparation for the chains latest opening (which is actually on December 1st), W London kicked off the celebration early with a series of events,
This week saw the loss of a true rock icon, a man who didn’t care about the media or what people thought of him. He just did his own thing and in turn produced some of the most epic songs of the last century. Reed’s former Velvet Underground bandmate John Cale wrote on his website:
It’s been a busy time for top gentleman’s blogger, Matthew Zorpus, who has not only been voted one of GQ’s Top 5 New Fashion Icons of 2013 and Esquire’s 2nd Best Dressed Man, but he is now releasing his own men’s jewellery collection. The line is not solely his own, however, rather in collaboration with
With advertising dominating everywhere we look in 21st century Western culture, readers of The New York Times got quite a shock when they opened their newspapers to find two seemingly blank pages. All that could be seen on the page was a the URL, wordsarelife.com. A first for the newspaper, these pages were actually advertising
Whilst it’s debatable if it ever even went out of fashion, the pinstripe suit is most definitely having a moment – again. For many in the 1920’s, the pinstripe suit was about as ‘out-there’ for a man as it got in the fashion stakes. A suit that won you more than just a second look,
Everyone has heard of a GoPro, the small amazingly good quality camera that allows you to shoot footage unlike any before, and when we say ‘any before’, we really mean it. Bike Backflip over a 72FT Canyon This clip above literally left us speechless. Enter Kelly McGarry, the downhill BMX free-riding extraordinaire, and cue the
Novikov London’s fashionable night spot is never out of the press for too long, so with the recent announcement that Arkady Novikov will be opening a second restaurant on Mayfair’s Albermarle Street, it seems as though there is no stopping him. His restaurants have become popular with the rich and famous, and are no longer just
I am just going to put it out there, I would do illegal things to vacation on this boat. Sorry, this yacht. Sorry, this mega 65m I’m-a-floating-paradise luxury vessel. This yacht – which was sold to a private owner earlier this year – is the Galactica Star from Heesen. Despite its obvious exterior beauty and
FILLET OF VENISON WITH A RED WINE SAUCE AND ROASTED POTATOES – Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Vegetables All peeled and cubed: 4 carrots 2 potatoes 1 red onion 1 small butternut squash 4tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Sprigs of thyme Venison 2 tbsp olive oil 4 venison fillets Salt and pepper Red wine
Meet Montblanc, one of the most iconic brands in men’s luxury accessories today. Owned by the Richemont Group (the same family as Cartier, IWC, and Panera) Montblanc is identifiable through it’s iconic snowflake logo, resembling the peak of the Montblanc mountain in the Alps, it can be found in the pocket and grasp of some
With photographs of the Christening of Prince George Alexander Louis flooding the news it only seems right that we toast the Royal baby in some shape or form. Of course, with any Royal landmark follows an influx of memorabilia. We’ve selected our top recommendations from the most luxurious offerings. Royal Prince Cup, DUKES To mark
As the days are drawing in it’s time to abandon the quintessential wine of the Summer – Rose – and get back to basics. With the Game season starting in earnest now, a good Red wine is essential to pair with those warming and hearty Winter meals. Depending on your preference here are the Top
Skiing is awesome. However, the bit of equipment that TGJ has always had a love/hate relationship with are the boots. We recently got ourselves a new red pair. The reason for us doing this was not for stupid and irrelevant things such as comfort or whether they fitted. No, we focused in on the important
Every now and then a piece of furniture comes along that really makes us stop in our tracks. Sometimes it’s due to extravagance, splendour or sheer peculiarity but with this particular item, it was due to an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. The Sailcloth Steamer Trunk from Fox & Hardy is classically understated and structurally beautiful.
Harrods clearly believe men need a little assistance in the wardrobe department having just launched its ‘Men’s Fashion Lab’ in order to remedy any wayward styles cropping up in London. The new space will be located on the vast sports floor and is set to make a strong fashion statement and represent the inextricable link
What springs to mind when some one says ‘Lamborghini?’ We think luxury, speed, style and excitement. Well with the new Veneno Roadster we have no reason to be disappointed. The promise of nine examples by 2014 has every Lamborghini fan itching for its general release. Now lets get down to the hard hitting facts. The
In a recent interview with Tatler magazine, Formula One legend Eddie Jorden said affectionately “anyone who has had a business, sold it four times, has never brought it back, has never lost its control, and still owns it is pretty special. And do you know the most important thing? He never f**king owned it in
Each week Twenty Something London choose their top picks for upcoming events in London. This week we’ve got a new fishmongers and restaurant in Highbury, an evening of live music at the Barbican, pop up dining in West London, a Halloween themed night out, and TED talking guest speakers with some back to school nostalgia. Fish restaurant comes to Highbury Prawn on