Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 599
What is it about the classic motor – or sailing – boat that remains so desirable? After all, modernity and the digital age have encroached upon almost every facet of human life. It seems impossible to even boil a kettle without a gleaming digital interface informing you of stuff you didn’t even need to know.
“Whisky, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.” Haruki Murakami With this in mind, Gentlemen, we cordially invite you to take a moment to yourself today, sit back in aged leather arm chair, (ideally in a dimly lit library if you have one to hand), and indulge in
Sometimes what you don’t do in life, is as – if not more – important than what you do do. And this is no less important than when it comes to grooming. So as per usual, we are here to help you avoid the pitfalls of the modern gentleman’s minefield of grooming… 1. TOO MUCH
We live in the golden age of television – if the term ‘golden age’ can be applied to a medium that traditionally was considered to be film’s ugly cousin. TV – or ‘telly’ has obviously become the foremost medium within the visual arts, and many top Hollywood actors are doing something that would have seemed
Ferrari may well have missed a trick with the previous California. With lardy looks, the drop-top failed to sit well alongside its sleek sisters but Ferrari has been busy plying the California with some much-needed TLC just in time for Valentine’s Day. ??Behold, the latest open-top offering from Ferrari; the California T. The T is
If you ever needed an excuse to don some smart tailored menswear, Valentine’s Day has to be one of the best. Impress your girl and tick the sartorial boxes at the same time with a dapper display of your style knowledge. Even if you aren’t planning a particularly formal date, smartening up your casual wear
‘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
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 599
What is it about the classic motor – or sailing – boat that remains so desirable? After all, modernity and the digital age have encroached upon almost every facet of human life. It seems impossible to even boil a kettle without a gleaming digital interface informing you of stuff you didn’t even need to know.
“Whisky, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.” Haruki Murakami With this in mind, Gentlemen, we cordially invite you to take a moment to yourself today, sit back in aged leather arm chair, (ideally in a dimly lit library if you have one to hand), and indulge in
Sometimes what you don’t do in life, is as – if not more – important than what you do do. And this is no less important than when it comes to grooming. So as per usual, we are here to help you avoid the pitfalls of the modern gentleman’s minefield of grooming… 1. TOO MUCH
We live in the golden age of television – if the term ‘golden age’ can be applied to a medium that traditionally was considered to be film’s ugly cousin. TV – or ‘telly’ has obviously become the foremost medium within the visual arts, and many top Hollywood actors are doing something that would have seemed
Ferrari may well have missed a trick with the previous California. With lardy looks, the drop-top failed to sit well alongside its sleek sisters but Ferrari has been busy plying the California with some much-needed TLC just in time for Valentine’s Day. ??Behold, the latest open-top offering from Ferrari; the California T. The T is
If you ever needed an excuse to don some smart tailored menswear, Valentine’s Day has to be one of the best. Impress your girl and tick the sartorial boxes at the same time with a dapper display of your style knowledge. Even if you aren’t planning a particularly formal date, smartening up your casual wear
‘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