Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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DAMSON DARLING For those of you in great need of a little January pick me to beat the blues then try this amazing cocktail from the boys at Amuse Bouche. Alistair Frost and Claude Compton were the brains behind our winter cocktails feature, so why not try your own hand at this delicious –
An exhibition by Gabriele Cappelli Above: Sargy Mann, In the Blue Chair, Oil on canvas, 48″ x 38″ (122cm x 97cm) and Sargy Mann, Figures on the Stairs, Oil on canvas, 60″ x 44″ (152cm x 112cm) Cadogan Contemporary beholds all the airy charms of an English gallery, whilst drawing in clientele from across the globe
2014 marks a decade of Facebook. The enormity of its influence over the last few years has proved the power of social media on a global scale, proven by the billion-plus demographic that it has amassed. Whilst the central model of the company has remained relatively the same since its beginnings, Facebook seems to be
JERMYN STREET ST JAMES’S The third and final day of LC:M was kicked off with a bang at Jermyn Street St James’s showcase of the best of British tailoring. Stunning pieces including patterned waistcoats Barbour jackets and Bates Hat made us proud to be British. AGI&SAM Effortlessly cool design duo, Agi&Sam are known for their
Another evening of celebrations marked the second day of The London Collections: Men last night at The Old Sorting Office to see in Superdry’s Autumn/Winter collection 2014. Samuel L. Jackson, Oliver Cheshire, Luke Evans and Oliver Proudlock graced the event, with a catwalk show that unveiled the wealth of new colours and fabrics from the
Tuesday night saw the first event hosted by the ‘Partners in Style’, Chivas deluxe blended Scotch whiskey and Savile Row Bespoke, underneath the historic streets of Whitehall. Churchill’s war time headquarters played host to The English Gentleman at The Cabinet War Rooms party, which invited guests including A.A Gill, Sir Elton John, David Furnish and
All the exciting events of Day 2 London Collections: Men including Richard James, Duchamp, Crombie, RICHARD JAMES This morning saw the sartorially sharp suiting one would expect from one of the youngest of the Savile Row stars, Richard James parade down the runway within the BMW showroom. With the likes of David Gandy, Oliver Cheshire
Another part of London, another dazzling party, this time celebrating Esquire Magazine and another season of men’s fashion innovation on Monday night. Editor Alex Bilmes hosted the event along with the rest of the team at Esquire, tantalizing guests with Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve cocktails, created exclusively for the event, and DJ sets from
Arizona Muse, Carl Barat, Dermot O’Leary, Dylan Jones, Vanessa Kirby and Caroline Rush joined the swathes of guests at last night’s Mulberry London Collections: Men cocktail event, which took place at its flagship store on New Bond Street. Our glasses were filled with Nyetimber – England’s finest sparkling wine – and Chase Great British Gin,
With Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Girl and Tommy Denim all under its belt, Hilfiger has remained one of the most powerful fashion establishments in the world since it’s founding in 1985, creating esteemed lifestyle products, sportswear and tailoring for men and women. A recognised household name, Tommy Hilfiger has graced the billboards of cities around the
What better way to finish off day one of LC:M than with Gieves & Hawkes presentation at Christies. A vast room was rimmed with models standing posing on podiums dressed head to toe in the most stunning collection of the day. A sure fire sign that simply cant beat luxury tailoring from the kings of
With each New Year comes the unappealing resolve to live healthier than you did in the last, less jaded by the effects of your favourite tipples. However, the prospect of a year of the ‘skinny bitch’ cocktail (water and vodka, no thanks) is enough to send anyone into despair, so we’ve found some cocktails that
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, the Pullman Editions gallery houses an illustrious collection of art-deco posters, harking back to the style of the 1920s so recently revamped by Baz Luhruman’s ‘The Great Gatsby’, which came out last year. The glitz and glamour of such a decade has remained emblematic of wealth and decadence far
ORLEBAR BROWN Our first presentation of the day saw the fashion industry step straight into the jungle at Orlebar Brown, complete with guests sipping on coconut water in and amongst the steamy room. Short shorts were the name of the game this morning with tropical print swimwear in a host of greens and turquoise. The
Hailed by King Edward VII as ‘The jeweller of kings, and the king of jewellers’, Cartier has remained the father figure of the European jewellery market since its founding in 1847. From musicians to art dealers, sporting legends to film directors, the humble watch has long been the gleaming symbol of gentlemanly elegance and personal
@nasagoddard @nasagoddard proved itself as the ultimate window into the world of astrology with this glaring image of a solar flare on New Years day. This, and all the other dazzling images from space, is the reason to follow NASA’s official account from the Godard Space Flight Centre. @NickWooster The global men’s fashion icon and
There is something about Leonardo DiCaprio that leaves men and women alike enthralled. Perhaps it’s his innovation from rosy-cheeked artist in Titanic to the suave and fallacious Frank Abagnale Jr in Catch Me If You Can and the elusive Cobb in Inception, winning hearts and gathering an impressive body of work along the way. Somehow
Whether you are a dab hand or more of a novice in the kitchen, there are certain culinary accessories that every gentleman should own. These kitchen gadgets will take you all the way through from the preparation – making it less time consuming, more efficient and enjoyable – to serving up and finally the presentation of
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 607
DAMSON DARLING For those of you in great need of a little January pick me to beat the blues then try this amazing cocktail from the boys at Amuse Bouche. Alistair Frost and Claude Compton were the brains behind our winter cocktails feature, so why not try your own hand at this delicious –
An exhibition by Gabriele Cappelli Above: Sargy Mann, In the Blue Chair, Oil on canvas, 48″ x 38″ (122cm x 97cm) and Sargy Mann, Figures on the Stairs, Oil on canvas, 60″ x 44″ (152cm x 112cm) Cadogan Contemporary beholds all the airy charms of an English gallery, whilst drawing in clientele from across the globe
2014 marks a decade of Facebook. The enormity of its influence over the last few years has proved the power of social media on a global scale, proven by the billion-plus demographic that it has amassed. Whilst the central model of the company has remained relatively the same since its beginnings, Facebook seems to be
JERMYN STREET ST JAMES’S The third and final day of LC:M was kicked off with a bang at Jermyn Street St James’s showcase of the best of British tailoring. Stunning pieces including patterned waistcoats Barbour jackets and Bates Hat made us proud to be British. AGI&SAM Effortlessly cool design duo, Agi&Sam are known for their
Another evening of celebrations marked the second day of The London Collections: Men last night at The Old Sorting Office to see in Superdry’s Autumn/Winter collection 2014. Samuel L. Jackson, Oliver Cheshire, Luke Evans and Oliver Proudlock graced the event, with a catwalk show that unveiled the wealth of new colours and fabrics from the
Tuesday night saw the first event hosted by the ‘Partners in Style’, Chivas deluxe blended Scotch whiskey and Savile Row Bespoke, underneath the historic streets of Whitehall. Churchill’s war time headquarters played host to The English Gentleman at The Cabinet War Rooms party, which invited guests including A.A Gill, Sir Elton John, David Furnish and
All the exciting events of Day 2 London Collections: Men including Richard James, Duchamp, Crombie, RICHARD JAMES This morning saw the sartorially sharp suiting one would expect from one of the youngest of the Savile Row stars, Richard James parade down the runway within the BMW showroom. With the likes of David Gandy, Oliver Cheshire
Another part of London, another dazzling party, this time celebrating Esquire Magazine and another season of men’s fashion innovation on Monday night. Editor Alex Bilmes hosted the event along with the rest of the team at Esquire, tantalizing guests with Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve cocktails, created exclusively for the event, and DJ sets from
Arizona Muse, Carl Barat, Dermot O’Leary, Dylan Jones, Vanessa Kirby and Caroline Rush joined the swathes of guests at last night’s Mulberry London Collections: Men cocktail event, which took place at its flagship store on New Bond Street. Our glasses were filled with Nyetimber – England’s finest sparkling wine – and Chase Great British Gin,
With Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Girl and Tommy Denim all under its belt, Hilfiger has remained one of the most powerful fashion establishments in the world since it’s founding in 1985, creating esteemed lifestyle products, sportswear and tailoring for men and women. A recognised household name, Tommy Hilfiger has graced the billboards of cities around the
What better way to finish off day one of LC:M than with Gieves & Hawkes presentation at Christies. A vast room was rimmed with models standing posing on podiums dressed head to toe in the most stunning collection of the day. A sure fire sign that simply cant beat luxury tailoring from the kings of
With each New Year comes the unappealing resolve to live healthier than you did in the last, less jaded by the effects of your favourite tipples. However, the prospect of a year of the ‘skinny bitch’ cocktail (water and vodka, no thanks) is enough to send anyone into despair, so we’ve found some cocktails that
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, the Pullman Editions gallery houses an illustrious collection of art-deco posters, harking back to the style of the 1920s so recently revamped by Baz Luhruman’s ‘The Great Gatsby’, which came out last year. The glitz and glamour of such a decade has remained emblematic of wealth and decadence far
ORLEBAR BROWN Our first presentation of the day saw the fashion industry step straight into the jungle at Orlebar Brown, complete with guests sipping on coconut water in and amongst the steamy room. Short shorts were the name of the game this morning with tropical print swimwear in a host of greens and turquoise. The
Hailed by King Edward VII as ‘The jeweller of kings, and the king of jewellers’, Cartier has remained the father figure of the European jewellery market since its founding in 1847. From musicians to art dealers, sporting legends to film directors, the humble watch has long been the gleaming symbol of gentlemanly elegance and personal
@nasagoddard @nasagoddard proved itself as the ultimate window into the world of astrology with this glaring image of a solar flare on New Years day. This, and all the other dazzling images from space, is the reason to follow NASA’s official account from the Godard Space Flight Centre. @NickWooster The global men’s fashion icon and
There is something about Leonardo DiCaprio that leaves men and women alike enthralled. Perhaps it’s his innovation from rosy-cheeked artist in Titanic to the suave and fallacious Frank Abagnale Jr in Catch Me If You Can and the elusive Cobb in Inception, winning hearts and gathering an impressive body of work along the way. Somehow
Whether you are a dab hand or more of a novice in the kitchen, there are certain culinary accessories that every gentleman should own. These kitchen gadgets will take you all the way through from the preparation – making it less time consuming, more efficient and enjoyable – to serving up and finally the presentation of