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STYLE – Aquascutum To Open Menswear-Only Shop on Jermyn St
  • Style

STYLE – Aquascutum To Open Menswear-Only Shop on Jermyn St

Exciting news for all dapper gents as the iconic British brand Aquascutum announce their plans to open a menswear-only concept store on the world-famous Jermyn Street. Aquascutum was founded in 1851 by high quality tailor John Emary with the mission to provide stylish protection from the unpredictable British weather and it appears that the new store will hold true to this philosophy, stocking a range of luxurious outerwear, tailoring and casual wear for the modern gentleman.

The Largest Passenger Jet Ever
  • People

The Largest Passenger Jet Ever

We have had a lot of first in our series of 30 Greatest Moments in Aviation, First Non Stop Balloon Flight, First Commercial Jet, First Concorde, but now we come to the biggest. The most recent and imposing moment in modern aviation is the introduction of the mammoth machine that is the AirBus A380, by quite a jump, the biggest commercial air carrier in the world. This four engine, double decker jet airliner from Airbus totals in at a whopping 5,146 sq feet of floor space- that’s more than two tennis courts!

Apple’s Blatant Dig At Samsung With ‘Earth Day’ Advert
  • What's On

Apple’s Blatant Dig At Samsung With ‘Earth Day’ Advert

As the 19th century English cleric and writer, Charles Caleb Colton, once said “Imitation is the highest form of flattery”. Apple, however, might disagree on this one and as their latest advert would imply (whilst jokily), such imitation is something the iconic company are becoming all too familiar with. Apple have accused various rivals over the years of coping their designs, and who can blame then when the similarities are quite so blatant? Samsung Android anyone?

FILM – BOMBAY SAPPHIRE PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE 2014 IMAGINATION SERIES FILMS
  • Culture

FILM – BOMBAY SAPPHIRE PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE 2014 IMAGINATION SERIES FILMS

This year’s films, including two UK winners, showcase the imagination and talent of the next generation of aspiring filmmakers from across the globe. With such eclectic interpretations on show, including a dramatic realisation set in space, a love story with a dark twist and a fantastical world surrounded by living street art, viewers are guaranteed to be taken on an exciting and thought-provoking journey as each filmmaker’s contrasting and creative visions are brought to life on the big screen.

DIARY – British Polo Day Morocco at Jnan Amar Marrakech
  • The Diary

DIARY – British Polo Day Morocco at Jnan Amar Marrakech

This weekend, British Polo Day Morocco celebrated its first event on African soil. Guests including Sir Richard Branson, his mother Eve, Philip Treacy, British Ambassador to Morocco Clive Alderton, US Ambassador to Morocco Dwight L. Bush Sr. Alongside a handful of Virgin Galactic astronauts, all gathered at the Jnan Amar Polo Club for a day of top polo, followed by a fantastic Gala Dinner which trumped current British Polo Day philanthropy records, raising over US$175,000 for The Eve Branson Foundation.

STYLE – Monogram Saint Laurent Luggage & Accessories
  • Style

STYLE – Monogram Saint Laurent Luggage & Accessories

‘Monogram Saint Laurent’ is an institutional line of luggage and accessories belonging to the permanent collection of the House of Yves Saint Laurent. If you, like us, have been keeping a close eye on various famous faces as they leave and enter a range of sun drenched holiday destinations, then you won’t have been able to miss one vital part of their travel style – their luggage. From Prince William’s Berluti Deux Jour bag to Jude Law’s classic Louis Vuitton weekend bag, whoever you are and wherever you’re going a smart stylish and functional travel bag is an essential – the coordinating accessories aren’t exactly an essential, so to speak, but they sure do make a stylish accompaniment.

Cars – Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept
  • Cars

Cars – Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept

News has just been released that the Q50 Eau Rouge Concept, a 552bhp super-saloon from Infiniti, will definitely make to the production line in the near future. The insider described to Auto Express that considering the amount of money and effort Infiniti have put into this car, it simply wouldn’t make sense for it not to make it to the streets. If the car does go ahead, design director Alfonso Albaisa has stated that the design will be relatively unchanged and, despite the presence of ‘rouge’ in the name, the Q50 will be made in other colours.