Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Looking for a breathtaking and exclusive resort to take you away from the city slog? Well look no further than the Evason Hideway Ana Mandara in Vietnam. This boutique beauty, nestled in the dramatic Ninh Van Bay, is Nha Trang’s only beachfront resort. A clever blend of uncompromising luxury and traditional Vietnamese flourishes, the Ana
Whether an avid book worm, or the kind of man who dips in and out of the novel-of-the-moment whilst sunning himself on holiday, there are certain books that every man should have read. We have constructed our definitive list of the 10 best books that should already be on your book shelf. Here are the
Last night Los Angeles played host to what might just be the most dynamic car release to date. In front of an audience boasting the likes of Miranda Kirr, Simon Cowell and Kelly Osbourne, the Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé burst into action in what looked like a car-chase scene taken straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. As Design
Part film-set, part camp-site, with a bit of floodlit hockey game thrown in, the Alfred Floor Lamp is the most unusual lighting piece we’ve seen in a while. My office is run – and design-vetted – by an interiors collector, partial to tarted-up industrial cast-offs. Every piece that crosses the threshold needs his approval; it’s
Whenever Hollywood decides to remake a classic film, they always run a massive risk. Will it be as good as the original? Will it be better? Well, despite original RoboCop actor Peter Weller not having much faith in the project – when asked about whether he thought they would be able to replicate the brilliance
Who better than Claridge’s to play host to the celebration of the 100th birthday of Gstaad Palace hotel? The glamorous guests present at the evening caught up with old friends, swapping stories from times spent at the Palace themselves. Geraldine Winner was seen cathing up with Guido Bocchini, whilst Tom Hill and Kate Earle enjoyed
While here at The Gentleman’s Journal we’re all for trying out new trends, there’s one caveat with mustard yellow. You’ve really got to want to be wearing it. It’s not a colour for the faint-hearted; it needs ‘pulling off’. If you look faintly self-conscious about wearing a colour accused by some of being stuck in
Roast Grouse Grouse is at its best August to December. Young birds can easily be roasted and as they are quite small, one bird is probably about right for one person. If they are young the cooking time is quite short – about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick winter supper! You might want to
One of the most useful of the 1,340 inventions of Thomas Edison was the light bulb. He soon went on to create generators, a distribution system and electricity meters, and famously lit up Wall Street. But there was a flaw in this apparent miracle. He used ‘direct current’, or DC, and this could not be
If you want to define ‘streamline’, take a look at the 150ft Vantage. Sitting so flush with the water, it is a perfect ambassador for what exquisite yacht design can look like. And you’re going to have to be pretty flush to enjoy it: it’s currently on the market at £24,000,000. It’s a member of
If we’re talking about wellies, then we’re talking about Hunters. If we’re talking about music players, we’re talking about iPods, but if we’re talking about off-roaders, then there’s only one machine that springs to mind; the Land Rover Defender. This age-old recipe of form and function has been a mainstay of country life longer than
‘A 15th-century Tudor manor house for the price of a 2-bed flat in Mayfair? Bargain!’ was a rival property agent’s reaction to Yelford Manor’s £2.7m price tag. Generations of exceptional gentlemen have owned this manor. The seat of William the Conqueror’s right-hand man, it was abandoned to the clutches of the Black Death before springing
Forget swimming lengths at 6am, or kicking a ball around with friends after work, these are the sports – the extreme sports – that we want to be doing, right now… Wingsuit flying Wingsuit flying or wingsuiting as it is sometimes know, involves getting into a special jumpsuit and flying the human body through the air. The
‘Smaller, Lighter, Mightier still’. For those who are unfamiliar with a GoPro, put simply, it’s a camera you take with you and record yourself doing….well, stuff. Now, a reasonable person may ask how it is different to you average camera. The answer is that this is a very special device: the durability for example. If
Yes, it’s only November. Yes, Christmas is still 41 days away. But when it comes to great cocktails, it is never too early to start the festive cheer. The inventive team of bartenders at Harvey Nichols are doing just that with their eclectic Christmas Cocktail List: the 12 Days of Cocktails. Inspired by the famous
Knowledge is power – or so they say. It is with this in mind, Gentlemen, that we introduce you to our new contributor, Donough O’Brien, who will be imparting his wisdom on obscure and unknown Gentlemen from throughout history with extracts from his book ‘Who?’ The most remarkable people you’ve never heard of. So sit back and
This week our friends at Twenty Something London are filling us in on their favourite things to do in the capital. Take your pick from all-day brunch parties, book slams free entry cider festivals, gin pop-ups and secret underground drinking dens. We suggest you get involved. Oblique’s Mexican brunch party Brunch, Old Street Oblique‘s afternoon Mexican brunch party
Land Rover Defender What do the Queen, Lara Croft and James Bond have in common? They’ve all been spotted in a Land Rover Defender. Due to drastic EU fuel emissions laws, Jaguar Land Rover announced last month that no more will be produced beyond 2015, after 67 years and 2 million sales. Royalty and action
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 613
Looking for a breathtaking and exclusive resort to take you away from the city slog? Well look no further than the Evason Hideway Ana Mandara in Vietnam. This boutique beauty, nestled in the dramatic Ninh Van Bay, is Nha Trang’s only beachfront resort. A clever blend of uncompromising luxury and traditional Vietnamese flourishes, the Ana
Whether an avid book worm, or the kind of man who dips in and out of the novel-of-the-moment whilst sunning himself on holiday, there are certain books that every man should have read. We have constructed our definitive list of the 10 best books that should already be on your book shelf. Here are the
Last night Los Angeles played host to what might just be the most dynamic car release to date. In front of an audience boasting the likes of Miranda Kirr, Simon Cowell and Kelly Osbourne, the Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé burst into action in what looked like a car-chase scene taken straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. As Design
Part film-set, part camp-site, with a bit of floodlit hockey game thrown in, the Alfred Floor Lamp is the most unusual lighting piece we’ve seen in a while. My office is run – and design-vetted – by an interiors collector, partial to tarted-up industrial cast-offs. Every piece that crosses the threshold needs his approval; it’s
Whenever Hollywood decides to remake a classic film, they always run a massive risk. Will it be as good as the original? Will it be better? Well, despite original RoboCop actor Peter Weller not having much faith in the project – when asked about whether he thought they would be able to replicate the brilliance
Who better than Claridge’s to play host to the celebration of the 100th birthday of Gstaad Palace hotel? The glamorous guests present at the evening caught up with old friends, swapping stories from times spent at the Palace themselves. Geraldine Winner was seen cathing up with Guido Bocchini, whilst Tom Hill and Kate Earle enjoyed
While here at The Gentleman’s Journal we’re all for trying out new trends, there’s one caveat with mustard yellow. You’ve really got to want to be wearing it. It’s not a colour for the faint-hearted; it needs ‘pulling off’. If you look faintly self-conscious about wearing a colour accused by some of being stuck in
Roast Grouse Grouse is at its best August to December. Young birds can easily be roasted and as they are quite small, one bird is probably about right for one person. If they are young the cooking time is quite short – about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick winter supper! You might want to
One of the most useful of the 1,340 inventions of Thomas Edison was the light bulb. He soon went on to create generators, a distribution system and electricity meters, and famously lit up Wall Street. But there was a flaw in this apparent miracle. He used ‘direct current’, or DC, and this could not be
If you want to define ‘streamline’, take a look at the 150ft Vantage. Sitting so flush with the water, it is a perfect ambassador for what exquisite yacht design can look like. And you’re going to have to be pretty flush to enjoy it: it’s currently on the market at £24,000,000. It’s a member of
If we’re talking about wellies, then we’re talking about Hunters. If we’re talking about music players, we’re talking about iPods, but if we’re talking about off-roaders, then there’s only one machine that springs to mind; the Land Rover Defender. This age-old recipe of form and function has been a mainstay of country life longer than
‘A 15th-century Tudor manor house for the price of a 2-bed flat in Mayfair? Bargain!’ was a rival property agent’s reaction to Yelford Manor’s £2.7m price tag. Generations of exceptional gentlemen have owned this manor. The seat of William the Conqueror’s right-hand man, it was abandoned to the clutches of the Black Death before springing
Forget swimming lengths at 6am, or kicking a ball around with friends after work, these are the sports – the extreme sports – that we want to be doing, right now… Wingsuit flying Wingsuit flying or wingsuiting as it is sometimes know, involves getting into a special jumpsuit and flying the human body through the air. The
‘Smaller, Lighter, Mightier still’. For those who are unfamiliar with a GoPro, put simply, it’s a camera you take with you and record yourself doing….well, stuff. Now, a reasonable person may ask how it is different to you average camera. The answer is that this is a very special device: the durability for example. If
Yes, it’s only November. Yes, Christmas is still 41 days away. But when it comes to great cocktails, it is never too early to start the festive cheer. The inventive team of bartenders at Harvey Nichols are doing just that with their eclectic Christmas Cocktail List: the 12 Days of Cocktails. Inspired by the famous
Knowledge is power – or so they say. It is with this in mind, Gentlemen, that we introduce you to our new contributor, Donough O’Brien, who will be imparting his wisdom on obscure and unknown Gentlemen from throughout history with extracts from his book ‘Who?’ The most remarkable people you’ve never heard of. So sit back and
This week our friends at Twenty Something London are filling us in on their favourite things to do in the capital. Take your pick from all-day brunch parties, book slams free entry cider festivals, gin pop-ups and secret underground drinking dens. We suggest you get involved. Oblique’s Mexican brunch party Brunch, Old Street Oblique‘s afternoon Mexican brunch party
Land Rover Defender What do the Queen, Lara Croft and James Bond have in common? They’ve all been spotted in a Land Rover Defender. Due to drastic EU fuel emissions laws, Jaguar Land Rover announced last month that no more will be produced beyond 2015, after 67 years and 2 million sales. Royalty and action