Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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‘Hello…’ An engaging 12-year-old with a slim face and mature eyes stood in front of me, wearing Turkish slippers, spangled vest and trousers. He introduced himself confidently: ‘I’m you…’’ – J. G. Ballard The Kindness of Women This excerpt from Ballard’s semi-autobiographical novel refers to the author meeting Bale for the first time. Steven Spielberg
We all know how it goes, “Your lifejackets can be found under your seats” and “Smoking anywhere on the aircraft is not allowed”, but I doubt you have ever seen it said like this. Air New Zealand has decided to spice up their in flight safety video by inviting the help of the Sport Illustrated
Azure waters, bleached white sands and a laid back attitude that money simply can not buy. The Caribbean still remains the go-to destination for the ultimate in luxury escapes, yet in recent years it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a truly unspoilt spot, but fear not, as we present our top 5 unspoilt islands…
The most important Gift Guide of all, is of course, for you! So open up this web-page and let your other half have a look at some of these wonderful gifts for Valentine’s Day.
Here is our guide to what to buy your wife this Valentine’s Day….especially if she is a truly country-chic sort of woman…. 1. Jacket – Acne – £1,800 – acnestudios.com 2. iPhone Case – Gucci – £120 – net-a-porter.com 3. Boots – Fairfax & Favor – fairfaxandfavor.com (discount code GJ14) 4. Bag – Travelteq –
I’ll be honest, despite being a reasonably intelligent fellow; I still struggle to get my head around the basic concept of ‘3D printing’. I obviously understand the entomology and semantic usage of the words ‘three-dimensional’ and ‘printing’ – but what utility such a device could have is still perplexing to me. After trying to make
You don’t have to watch the news to learn that the streets aren’t safe any more. Even for the average person, stepping out just ain’t like it used to be but for head’s of state, mafia bosses and Justin Bieber, getting around is like holidaying in Helmand Province. Fortunately, it seems everything has a price
1. Stella McCartney chemise, £160 from Net-a-Porter 2. Saint Laurent Sunglasses, £200 from Net-a-Porter 3. Boodles Earrings, £4,800 from Boodles 4. Alexander McQueen Leather box clutch, £1,295 from Net-a-Porter 5. Baume et Mercier Linea Collection, £1890 from Baume et Mercier 6. Hervé Léger dress, £1,400 from Net-a-Porter
1. Tessa Packard Courtesan Earrings, £5000 from Tessa Packard 2. Equipment Pyjamas from Net a Porter 3. Lavolio Confectionary, £12 from Lavolio 4. Mary Katrantzou Dress, £650 from Net a Porter 5. Poster from Pullman Editions
Dolce and Gabbana Lace-trimmed Stretch-silk Satin Shorts, £225 from Net a Porter Dolce and Gabbana Lace-trimmed Stretch-silk Satin Camisole, £315 from Net a Porter Kotur Clutch, £290 from Kotur Saint Laurent Square-frame sunglasses, £200 from Net a Porter Sergio Rossi Sandals, £820 from Net a Porter
As Martin Scorsese’s financial epic The Wolf of Wall Street reigns supreme at the box office it got me thinking about the great financial shysters of all time. How common are these swindles? Has illicit activity within high finance always been a problem? After fastidious research, not simply limited to New York’s Wall Street, it
We all have our favourites and we all quote them a little too often. Here are some of some of the best movie quotes of all time, in our first part of the series. “Is this a shifter car? I cannot drive a shifter car, alright, so we got a little situation here. I can’t
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
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 599
‘Hello…’ An engaging 12-year-old with a slim face and mature eyes stood in front of me, wearing Turkish slippers, spangled vest and trousers. He introduced himself confidently: ‘I’m you…’’ – J. G. Ballard The Kindness of Women This excerpt from Ballard’s semi-autobiographical novel refers to the author meeting Bale for the first time. Steven Spielberg
We all know how it goes, “Your lifejackets can be found under your seats” and “Smoking anywhere on the aircraft is not allowed”, but I doubt you have ever seen it said like this. Air New Zealand has decided to spice up their in flight safety video by inviting the help of the Sport Illustrated
Azure waters, bleached white sands and a laid back attitude that money simply can not buy. The Caribbean still remains the go-to destination for the ultimate in luxury escapes, yet in recent years it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a truly unspoilt spot, but fear not, as we present our top 5 unspoilt islands…
The most important Gift Guide of all, is of course, for you! So open up this web-page and let your other half have a look at some of these wonderful gifts for Valentine’s Day.
Here is our guide to what to buy your wife this Valentine’s Day….especially if she is a truly country-chic sort of woman…. 1. Jacket – Acne – £1,800 – acnestudios.com 2. iPhone Case – Gucci – £120 – net-a-porter.com 3. Boots – Fairfax & Favor – fairfaxandfavor.com (discount code GJ14) 4. Bag – Travelteq –
I’ll be honest, despite being a reasonably intelligent fellow; I still struggle to get my head around the basic concept of ‘3D printing’. I obviously understand the entomology and semantic usage of the words ‘three-dimensional’ and ‘printing’ – but what utility such a device could have is still perplexing to me. After trying to make
You don’t have to watch the news to learn that the streets aren’t safe any more. Even for the average person, stepping out just ain’t like it used to be but for head’s of state, mafia bosses and Justin Bieber, getting around is like holidaying in Helmand Province. Fortunately, it seems everything has a price
1. Stella McCartney chemise, £160 from Net-a-Porter 2. Saint Laurent Sunglasses, £200 from Net-a-Porter 3. Boodles Earrings, £4,800 from Boodles 4. Alexander McQueen Leather box clutch, £1,295 from Net-a-Porter 5. Baume et Mercier Linea Collection, £1890 from Baume et Mercier 6. Hervé Léger dress, £1,400 from Net-a-Porter
1. Tessa Packard Courtesan Earrings, £5000 from Tessa Packard 2. Equipment Pyjamas from Net a Porter 3. Lavolio Confectionary, £12 from Lavolio 4. Mary Katrantzou Dress, £650 from Net a Porter 5. Poster from Pullman Editions
Dolce and Gabbana Lace-trimmed Stretch-silk Satin Shorts, £225 from Net a Porter Dolce and Gabbana Lace-trimmed Stretch-silk Satin Camisole, £315 from Net a Porter Kotur Clutch, £290 from Kotur Saint Laurent Square-frame sunglasses, £200 from Net a Porter Sergio Rossi Sandals, £820 from Net a Porter
As Martin Scorsese’s financial epic The Wolf of Wall Street reigns supreme at the box office it got me thinking about the great financial shysters of all time. How common are these swindles? Has illicit activity within high finance always been a problem? After fastidious research, not simply limited to New York’s Wall Street, it
We all have our favourites and we all quote them a little too often. Here are some of some of the best movie quotes of all time, in our first part of the series. “Is this a shifter car? I cannot drive a shifter car, alright, so we got a little situation here. I can’t
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