Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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For any keen bikers, storage of said equipment is always an issue. This is even more of a dilemma when you live in a city where space is severely limited. Now, we didn’t think it was possible to make a bike storage stylish, but it seems that the ‘Shelfie’ Bike Mount has done just that.
Piaget are known for their super-thin watches, but this Altiplano 38 mm 900P is on another level, even for the ‘master of the ultra thin’. It is both a movement and a case, the world’s thinnest watch. Piaget have merged the hand-wound caliber with the case elements and designed it as a single entity, all of
Nothing upset me more as a child than the fact that no one had worked out how to make Peter Pan and his fairytale life a genuine reality. Several decades later, I am still saddened by this fact. Seriously though, they’ve sent man to the moon, created Google contact lenses and yet still, still….no one
Haute-cuisine, Mayfair and top-class sommeliers might not be the first things that spring to mind when we mention American food in London. But wait! Wolfgang Puck, California’s most notable chef, has produced a masterclass in implementing the best of the US with French technique in a sophisticated London style. Et voilà! Positioned alongside Hyde Park
The hilariously witty people that fill the Twitter-sphere have made the social networking site what it is today. Without, we would be bored and aimless. Here are 10 funny people on Twitter who you might not already follow. The Writer Type – @thewritertype Alex J Mann – @alexjmann Rhys James – @rhysjamesy James Blunt –
As soon as you walk into Hixter, the latest restaurant from renowned English chef and restauranteur Mark Hix, you know you are going to have a good night. Ambient lighting, an upbeat soundtrack and a healthy buzz happily escape from the main restaurant into the reception. And despite the similarites in the cuisine – they
This Summer is the best time to visit Bali, and we can’t get enough of this incredible destination. This stunning hotel is really what hotel dreams are made of. It is located on the southern tip of the Bukit Peninsula, which was once the hunting grounds of the Balinese royal family. The Bulgari Resort is located
A decade ago, this feature would have been completely redundant. The phone you had didn’t define you as a person so much as the amount of money you had and how much money you could be bothered spending on the damn thing. Today in 2014, however, our mobile phones are so much more a part
Given that most politicians can barely pronounce their own names without cocking up, it’s easy to forget that politics is all about rhetoric. We’ve gone back through the last couple of millennia to find the sharpest political epithets in history. What do you think? 1. ‘Politics is not an exact science’ – Otto Von Bismarck,
When it comes to box office success, Marvel films win every time. They combine superhero appeal, CGI graphics, compelling story lines and nail-bitting action like no other franchise, and people really can’t get enough. Lucky for us, 2014 will see the 10th Marvel instalment and by the looks of the trailer, it is set to
Speaking as a woman on behalf of other women the world over, there are a few things that we all wish you knew and these are 15 of those things… 1. A Brazilian is about as close to modern day torture as we ever wish to get – so for god’s sake appreciate it –
We all do it don’t we gents. We set out to slim down and lose at least a part of our beer bellies that have accumulated over the years, and we end up taking short cuts and cheating. Worst still, is when you think you are eating the right things, yet the weight doesn’t seem
Quite how no one has thought to invent this App before is slightly beyond us, but then again we didn’t think of it either, did we? But it’s a situation that we have all found ourselves in on countless occasions and yet it is still as irritating as the first time it happened – will
As long as the weather continues to shine as brightly as it has recently, it is really time to start rethinking your skin grooming routine. As much as we love the beautiful weather, the bright light shows no mercy when it comes to flattering your skin. Every pimple and imperfection will suddenly be thrown into
There was a lot to get excited about at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, not least the concept cars that were showcased. Here are the best that were on offer. Volvo Concept Estate The Concept Estate appears to have been in the making for some time with the Concept Coupe (September 2013) and XC Concept
Finding the perfect bachelor pad is difficult. There are many factors that come into play. Entertainment is key, so space both interiorly and exteriorly is essential. What’s more, luxury and views are absolutely paramount. We have scoured the globe for the best bachelor pads around the world. London – Walton Street – £POA This outstanding
Here at The Gentleman’s Journal we like to think we’ve got a pretty decent office, great location, lots of natural light and elegant clean white walls with ample space for brainstorming and inspiration, but even we couldn’t help but wish we worked in some these amazingly awesome London offices… GOOGLE WHERE: Victoria WHY WE WISHED
To have a persons life work brought together in one book is always a treat. When that person is world renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, well, everyone should be getting that bit more excited. This SUMO-sized book, published by Taschen, is a visual powerhouse. Taking several years to develop, Leibovitz drew on 40 years of
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 591
For any keen bikers, storage of said equipment is always an issue. This is even more of a dilemma when you live in a city where space is severely limited. Now, we didn’t think it was possible to make a bike storage stylish, but it seems that the ‘Shelfie’ Bike Mount has done just that.
Piaget are known for their super-thin watches, but this Altiplano 38 mm 900P is on another level, even for the ‘master of the ultra thin’. It is both a movement and a case, the world’s thinnest watch. Piaget have merged the hand-wound caliber with the case elements and designed it as a single entity, all of
Nothing upset me more as a child than the fact that no one had worked out how to make Peter Pan and his fairytale life a genuine reality. Several decades later, I am still saddened by this fact. Seriously though, they’ve sent man to the moon, created Google contact lenses and yet still, still….no one
Haute-cuisine, Mayfair and top-class sommeliers might not be the first things that spring to mind when we mention American food in London. But wait! Wolfgang Puck, California’s most notable chef, has produced a masterclass in implementing the best of the US with French technique in a sophisticated London style. Et voilà! Positioned alongside Hyde Park
The hilariously witty people that fill the Twitter-sphere have made the social networking site what it is today. Without, we would be bored and aimless. Here are 10 funny people on Twitter who you might not already follow. The Writer Type – @thewritertype Alex J Mann – @alexjmann Rhys James – @rhysjamesy James Blunt –
As soon as you walk into Hixter, the latest restaurant from renowned English chef and restauranteur Mark Hix, you know you are going to have a good night. Ambient lighting, an upbeat soundtrack and a healthy buzz happily escape from the main restaurant into the reception. And despite the similarites in the cuisine – they
This Summer is the best time to visit Bali, and we can’t get enough of this incredible destination. This stunning hotel is really what hotel dreams are made of. It is located on the southern tip of the Bukit Peninsula, which was once the hunting grounds of the Balinese royal family. The Bulgari Resort is located
A decade ago, this feature would have been completely redundant. The phone you had didn’t define you as a person so much as the amount of money you had and how much money you could be bothered spending on the damn thing. Today in 2014, however, our mobile phones are so much more a part
Given that most politicians can barely pronounce their own names without cocking up, it’s easy to forget that politics is all about rhetoric. We’ve gone back through the last couple of millennia to find the sharpest political epithets in history. What do you think? 1. ‘Politics is not an exact science’ – Otto Von Bismarck,
When it comes to box office success, Marvel films win every time. They combine superhero appeal, CGI graphics, compelling story lines and nail-bitting action like no other franchise, and people really can’t get enough. Lucky for us, 2014 will see the 10th Marvel instalment and by the looks of the trailer, it is set to
Speaking as a woman on behalf of other women the world over, there are a few things that we all wish you knew and these are 15 of those things… 1. A Brazilian is about as close to modern day torture as we ever wish to get – so for god’s sake appreciate it –
We all do it don’t we gents. We set out to slim down and lose at least a part of our beer bellies that have accumulated over the years, and we end up taking short cuts and cheating. Worst still, is when you think you are eating the right things, yet the weight doesn’t seem
Quite how no one has thought to invent this App before is slightly beyond us, but then again we didn’t think of it either, did we? But it’s a situation that we have all found ourselves in on countless occasions and yet it is still as irritating as the first time it happened – will
As long as the weather continues to shine as brightly as it has recently, it is really time to start rethinking your skin grooming routine. As much as we love the beautiful weather, the bright light shows no mercy when it comes to flattering your skin. Every pimple and imperfection will suddenly be thrown into
There was a lot to get excited about at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, not least the concept cars that were showcased. Here are the best that were on offer. Volvo Concept Estate The Concept Estate appears to have been in the making for some time with the Concept Coupe (September 2013) and XC Concept
Finding the perfect bachelor pad is difficult. There are many factors that come into play. Entertainment is key, so space both interiorly and exteriorly is essential. What’s more, luxury and views are absolutely paramount. We have scoured the globe for the best bachelor pads around the world. London – Walton Street – £POA This outstanding
Here at The Gentleman’s Journal we like to think we’ve got a pretty decent office, great location, lots of natural light and elegant clean white walls with ample space for brainstorming and inspiration, but even we couldn’t help but wish we worked in some these amazingly awesome London offices… GOOGLE WHERE: Victoria WHY WE WISHED
To have a persons life work brought together in one book is always a treat. When that person is world renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, well, everyone should be getting that bit more excited. This SUMO-sized book, published by Taschen, is a visual powerhouse. Taking several years to develop, Leibovitz drew on 40 years of