Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Traditions are very important, and what better a gesture than to give or receive a special watch for an important birthday or milestone. But what qualifies a watch to be passed down through generations? This is a short guide to essentials in choosing the perfect watches to keep in the family. The first step is
A true gentleman’s car, stylish, elegant and full of charm, the Shelby Cobra is a class act in every way. Exciting then, that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the FIA version of the small block Cobra. In celebration of this momentous milestone, Shelby American is releasing 50 limited edition Shelby 289 FIA Cobras.
Things are changing in luxury travel. There was a time where monolithic resorts and extravagant hotels were the epitome of luxury holidaying. However, if someone was to visit their favourite travel agency they would notice that there has been a dramatic shift in emphasis from the decadent and ostentatious holiday packages of the past to
If you haven’t seen James Franco and Seth Rogen’s “Bound 3” video, stop reading this and watch it right now – preferably in split screen with Kanye West’s vomit-inducing, inexorable “Bound 2”. I’ll wait. Isn’t it good!? Aren’t they excellent!? Yes it is, and yes they are. Starting in the Judd Apatow-produced cult comedy series
He is the creator of one of the most famous literary characters of all time. Few have escaped the power of Bond’s charm and ultimate cool factor, eternally impressed by his ability to turn a witty phrase even in the height of crisis, to expertly implement any of his awesome gadgets and to always be
In the fiction, poetry and non-fiction sections of the bookshop, it looks as if there will be a lot to read in 2014. Here are my literary tips for the year for all you bookworms. The Last Word by Hanif Kureishi Kureishi is yet to meet the standards he himself set with his debut novel
Don’t you get bored of watching men kick a ball about in the rain? Hasn’t tennis become tiresome now that four men who are so much better than everybody else dominate it? If you feel this way don’t despair, here are five really cool sports that you won’t have heard of. Sepak takraw Imagine kung
With Fashion week just around the corner, and the weekend finally here, what better than a new cocktail to try out with friends this evening… Selfridges is the home to some of the greatest fashion in London so to celebrate the new Spring 2014 season, Mark Hix has taken his favourite drink – the martini,
For all the praise that films such as Goodfellas and The Godfather yet there are still countless gangster movies that have too easily been forgotten. Here are five obscure – but brilliant – gangster films you won’t have seen. Romanzo Criminale (2005) Romanzo Criminale – or ‘Crime Novel’ in English – is an Italian film
In the pursuit of increased muscle mass there should only be three things you need to do; eat, sleep and train. Do these three things well and you should have no trouble getting the gains you wish for. EAT Base every meal (including breakfast) on protein. They are the building blocks of muscle so get
With the thousands of combinations of wrappers, strengths, lengths and gauges, you’d be hard pushed to find a cigar that didn’t suit your palate. This, however, makes compiling a list of some of the best a rather tricky task, so we thought we’d leave that decision to your personal tastes, and instead tell you a
Last night saw the world premiere of the new sci-fi flick RoboCop (view trailer here) at London’s BFI IMAX. The film, which remakes the classic 1987 version, sees actors Samuel L Jackson, Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish and Michael Keaton star. Most of the stars were in attendance and were also joined on the red carpet
If we’re being completely honest with you Gentlemen, (which by the way we always are), we’re not entirely sure what to make of this latest form of transport. The Ryno Microcycle (surely they should have called it the Ryno Monocycle?), has a bit in common with your regular motorcycle. First of all, it clearly looks
Meat lovers assemble! If you are in search of a reasonably priced burger, a sumptuous full rack of ribs or a feast of tender chicken to enjoy on a night out with the boys, then look no further. The location? The Blues Kitchen. Situated in the heart of Camden, this live music venue, southern diner
With the Sochi Winter Olympics getting underway today (despite the fact that the Opening Ceremony isn’t until tomorrow), we review the highs and lows, the wins and the fails, and take a look at some of the best moments of the Winter Olympics from over the years… JAMAICAN BOBSLEIGH TEAM Against all the odd’s, the
Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died on Sunday aged 46, was an American actor and director known for his rotund physique, messy blond hair and electrifying screen presence. His death on Sunday 2nd has come as great shock to the acting fraternity and it has since become apparent that Hoffman was
“I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul” From surfers and white horses to penguins and dancing men, when it comes to epic advertisements Guinness never fail to impress. But even we were taken aback by their latest offering – dapper gentlemen, cool music and beautiful cinematography, this could quite
Men’s grooming is now such a huge industry that you would be forgiven for getting a little overwhelmed at times. When it comes to your wash-bag, however, there are only so many things a man can fit in. Here we show you our selection of a few of the best 5 essential grooming products that
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 600
Traditions are very important, and what better a gesture than to give or receive a special watch for an important birthday or milestone. But what qualifies a watch to be passed down through generations? This is a short guide to essentials in choosing the perfect watches to keep in the family. The first step is
A true gentleman’s car, stylish, elegant and full of charm, the Shelby Cobra is a class act in every way. Exciting then, that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the FIA version of the small block Cobra. In celebration of this momentous milestone, Shelby American is releasing 50 limited edition Shelby 289 FIA Cobras.
Things are changing in luxury travel. There was a time where monolithic resorts and extravagant hotels were the epitome of luxury holidaying. However, if someone was to visit their favourite travel agency they would notice that there has been a dramatic shift in emphasis from the decadent and ostentatious holiday packages of the past to
If you haven’t seen James Franco and Seth Rogen’s “Bound 3” video, stop reading this and watch it right now – preferably in split screen with Kanye West’s vomit-inducing, inexorable “Bound 2”. I’ll wait. Isn’t it good!? Aren’t they excellent!? Yes it is, and yes they are. Starting in the Judd Apatow-produced cult comedy series
He is the creator of one of the most famous literary characters of all time. Few have escaped the power of Bond’s charm and ultimate cool factor, eternally impressed by his ability to turn a witty phrase even in the height of crisis, to expertly implement any of his awesome gadgets and to always be
In the fiction, poetry and non-fiction sections of the bookshop, it looks as if there will be a lot to read in 2014. Here are my literary tips for the year for all you bookworms. The Last Word by Hanif Kureishi Kureishi is yet to meet the standards he himself set with his debut novel
Don’t you get bored of watching men kick a ball about in the rain? Hasn’t tennis become tiresome now that four men who are so much better than everybody else dominate it? If you feel this way don’t despair, here are five really cool sports that you won’t have heard of. Sepak takraw Imagine kung
With Fashion week just around the corner, and the weekend finally here, what better than a new cocktail to try out with friends this evening… Selfridges is the home to some of the greatest fashion in London so to celebrate the new Spring 2014 season, Mark Hix has taken his favourite drink – the martini,
For all the praise that films such as Goodfellas and The Godfather yet there are still countless gangster movies that have too easily been forgotten. Here are five obscure – but brilliant – gangster films you won’t have seen. Romanzo Criminale (2005) Romanzo Criminale – or ‘Crime Novel’ in English – is an Italian film
In the pursuit of increased muscle mass there should only be three things you need to do; eat, sleep and train. Do these three things well and you should have no trouble getting the gains you wish for. EAT Base every meal (including breakfast) on protein. They are the building blocks of muscle so get
With the thousands of combinations of wrappers, strengths, lengths and gauges, you’d be hard pushed to find a cigar that didn’t suit your palate. This, however, makes compiling a list of some of the best a rather tricky task, so we thought we’d leave that decision to your personal tastes, and instead tell you a
Last night saw the world premiere of the new sci-fi flick RoboCop (view trailer here) at London’s BFI IMAX. The film, which remakes the classic 1987 version, sees actors Samuel L Jackson, Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish and Michael Keaton star. Most of the stars were in attendance and were also joined on the red carpet
If we’re being completely honest with you Gentlemen, (which by the way we always are), we’re not entirely sure what to make of this latest form of transport. The Ryno Microcycle (surely they should have called it the Ryno Monocycle?), has a bit in common with your regular motorcycle. First of all, it clearly looks
Meat lovers assemble! If you are in search of a reasonably priced burger, a sumptuous full rack of ribs or a feast of tender chicken to enjoy on a night out with the boys, then look no further. The location? The Blues Kitchen. Situated in the heart of Camden, this live music venue, southern diner
With the Sochi Winter Olympics getting underway today (despite the fact that the Opening Ceremony isn’t until tomorrow), we review the highs and lows, the wins and the fails, and take a look at some of the best moments of the Winter Olympics from over the years… JAMAICAN BOBSLEIGH TEAM Against all the odd’s, the
Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died on Sunday aged 46, was an American actor and director known for his rotund physique, messy blond hair and electrifying screen presence. His death on Sunday 2nd has come as great shock to the acting fraternity and it has since become apparent that Hoffman was
“I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul” From surfers and white horses to penguins and dancing men, when it comes to epic advertisements Guinness never fail to impress. But even we were taken aback by their latest offering – dapper gentlemen, cool music and beautiful cinematography, this could quite
Men’s grooming is now such a huge industry that you would be forgiven for getting a little overwhelmed at times. When it comes to your wash-bag, however, there are only so many things a man can fit in. Here we show you our selection of a few of the best 5 essential grooming products that