Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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When we started making this list, we set out to narrow it down to fifteen. However, very quickly we realised this was not possible because throughout cinematic history there has been a lot more than fifteen incredible fight scenes. What’s more, they are all so different (though the sound effects are curiously similar). So this
With Burns Night but a mere 24 hours or so away, it’s time to get your cocktails sorted. Whether you celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns annually or are putting on a feast in honour of the Scottish poet for the first time this year, as every true Scot will tell you, getting
Whether an avid enthusiast or a new-comer to the game, who has got the photography bug, here is our choice of the best DSLR cameras to buy this year… CANON EOS 70D Fast and sharp, this camera is good in low light. The kit lens is suitable for detail shots and portrait work. It boasts
Today is the 30th anniversary of Apple Macintosh, a company that has not only changed the face of technology, but also our language, activities, the way we think and live our lives. It is one of the most famous names and most recognisable logos on the planet but here are 10 things you didn’t know
If you think that coffee table books are the domain of mothers and girlfriends, then think again. This stunning book from TASCHEN entitled ‘GOAT: Greatest Of All Time: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali’, deserves a place on every mans’ table or bookshelf. Often cited as the greatest sportsman of the modern era, Ali went beyond
I don’t know about you, but when I visit a new country the thing I am most excited about doing is eating. It is not only trying out the cuisine and what each place has to offer that is the exciting part, it’s the whole experience of eating out. The atmosphere, the staff, the drinks
There must’ve been a million articles written about how to succeed in business – and there will inevitably be many more to come. The subject will always find readers, but essentially it’s the biggest waste of energy and words in history of human endeavour. Basically, there are only three bits of advice that bear repeating
Short on time, but in desperate need of improving your fitness? We know the feeling. Fear not though as we bring you 8 quick and easy ways to improve your fitness… 1. Up Your Intensity The age-old excuse of not having enough time to exercise is as rife today as it was last year. But
If you’ve been following us for a while, you will know about our not-so-secret love affair with GoPro – the little cam-corder that needs no introduction. We bring you our top 3 favourite videos of 2014 so far… GoPro: Mavericks Invitational 2013 An amazing video allowing us mere mortals to relive the incredible 2013 contest.
When first hearing the word Google partnered with smart contact lenses, most would immediately conjuring an image of the internet being spectacularly displayed on a screen on your eye. Right? Wrong. The actual purpose of Google’s latest project is equally as amazing but is actually to do with diabetes. It was announced last week that
If there’s one thing that we here at The Gentleman’s Journal love, it’s got to be a good collaboration. We’re talking Alden x J.Crew, Alexander Wang x Mr Porter, Lamborghini x ASUS – you get the drift. Sometimes, things are just better with two, so when we heard that our favourite mega-star and luxury business
If our low-down on day one of the SIHH show left you thinking that you’ll need a six-figure sum in order to secure any of this year’s new releases, fear not. There’s a fair bit on offer in the (relative) bargain basement, too. Cartier might have left us agog with the near GBP 1 million
We said it before and we will say it again, when it comes to investing, classic cars are an absolute winner. The demand for vintage cars is rising and has seen a 430% rise (according to Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index) in value over the past 10 years. Last year, a 1954 Mercedes-Benz was sold
Everyone wants a promotion – simple as that. You want to feel appreciated, be rewarded for what you’ve done so far, be given the opportunity to continue up the ladder, and ideally earn a bit of a pay rise whilst you’re at it, but the real question is how. How do you get promoted? Whilst
Last night at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, the Luxury Swiss watch brand IWC hosted a star studded event to celebrate the launch of their new Aquatimer watches. Among the stars of the evening were Kevin Spacey, Susan Sarandon and Ewan McGregor. Guests were transported to an underwater-world, where they were treated
Luxury needn’t be just for the city dwelling gentleman. This selection of sports watches will see you sartorially sail through the confines of a working day and out onto the playing fields and waters of the athletic mans’ sporting pursuits. Tag Heuer Carrera First up, this racing style Carrera watch is perfect for the athletic
The after effects of the global recession may be lingering in some quarters, but there has been little sign of it at Geneva’s 24th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), the world’s most exclusive watch show. If, for example, you’ve got GBP 970,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you could have yourself a platinum-cased Cartier
Yes, London is my hometown and call me sentimental, but I truly do believe that when it comes to city real estate, London is one of the best in the world. Blending its rich history, beautiful architecture and innovative designers, there are a whole host of properties filled to the brim with character, charm and
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 604
When we started making this list, we set out to narrow it down to fifteen. However, very quickly we realised this was not possible because throughout cinematic history there has been a lot more than fifteen incredible fight scenes. What’s more, they are all so different (though the sound effects are curiously similar). So this
With Burns Night but a mere 24 hours or so away, it’s time to get your cocktails sorted. Whether you celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns annually or are putting on a feast in honour of the Scottish poet for the first time this year, as every true Scot will tell you, getting
Whether an avid enthusiast or a new-comer to the game, who has got the photography bug, here is our choice of the best DSLR cameras to buy this year… CANON EOS 70D Fast and sharp, this camera is good in low light. The kit lens is suitable for detail shots and portrait work. It boasts
Today is the 30th anniversary of Apple Macintosh, a company that has not only changed the face of technology, but also our language, activities, the way we think and live our lives. It is one of the most famous names and most recognisable logos on the planet but here are 10 things you didn’t know
If you think that coffee table books are the domain of mothers and girlfriends, then think again. This stunning book from TASCHEN entitled ‘GOAT: Greatest Of All Time: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali’, deserves a place on every mans’ table or bookshelf. Often cited as the greatest sportsman of the modern era, Ali went beyond
I don’t know about you, but when I visit a new country the thing I am most excited about doing is eating. It is not only trying out the cuisine and what each place has to offer that is the exciting part, it’s the whole experience of eating out. The atmosphere, the staff, the drinks
There must’ve been a million articles written about how to succeed in business – and there will inevitably be many more to come. The subject will always find readers, but essentially it’s the biggest waste of energy and words in history of human endeavour. Basically, there are only three bits of advice that bear repeating
Short on time, but in desperate need of improving your fitness? We know the feeling. Fear not though as we bring you 8 quick and easy ways to improve your fitness… 1. Up Your Intensity The age-old excuse of not having enough time to exercise is as rife today as it was last year. But
If you’ve been following us for a while, you will know about our not-so-secret love affair with GoPro – the little cam-corder that needs no introduction. We bring you our top 3 favourite videos of 2014 so far… GoPro: Mavericks Invitational 2013 An amazing video allowing us mere mortals to relive the incredible 2013 contest.
When first hearing the word Google partnered with smart contact lenses, most would immediately conjuring an image of the internet being spectacularly displayed on a screen on your eye. Right? Wrong. The actual purpose of Google’s latest project is equally as amazing but is actually to do with diabetes. It was announced last week that
If there’s one thing that we here at The Gentleman’s Journal love, it’s got to be a good collaboration. We’re talking Alden x J.Crew, Alexander Wang x Mr Porter, Lamborghini x ASUS – you get the drift. Sometimes, things are just better with two, so when we heard that our favourite mega-star and luxury business
If our low-down on day one of the SIHH show left you thinking that you’ll need a six-figure sum in order to secure any of this year’s new releases, fear not. There’s a fair bit on offer in the (relative) bargain basement, too. Cartier might have left us agog with the near GBP 1 million
We said it before and we will say it again, when it comes to investing, classic cars are an absolute winner. The demand for vintage cars is rising and has seen a 430% rise (according to Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index) in value over the past 10 years. Last year, a 1954 Mercedes-Benz was sold
Everyone wants a promotion – simple as that. You want to feel appreciated, be rewarded for what you’ve done so far, be given the opportunity to continue up the ladder, and ideally earn a bit of a pay rise whilst you’re at it, but the real question is how. How do you get promoted? Whilst
Last night at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, the Luxury Swiss watch brand IWC hosted a star studded event to celebrate the launch of their new Aquatimer watches. Among the stars of the evening were Kevin Spacey, Susan Sarandon and Ewan McGregor. Guests were transported to an underwater-world, where they were treated
Luxury needn’t be just for the city dwelling gentleman. This selection of sports watches will see you sartorially sail through the confines of a working day and out onto the playing fields and waters of the athletic mans’ sporting pursuits. Tag Heuer Carrera First up, this racing style Carrera watch is perfect for the athletic
The after effects of the global recession may be lingering in some quarters, but there has been little sign of it at Geneva’s 24th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), the world’s most exclusive watch show. If, for example, you’ve got GBP 970,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you could have yourself a platinum-cased Cartier
Yes, London is my hometown and call me sentimental, but I truly do believe that when it comes to city real estate, London is one of the best in the world. Blending its rich history, beautiful architecture and innovative designers, there are a whole host of properties filled to the brim with character, charm and