- Lifestyle
Satirical superstar: The rise of John Oliver
We’ve charted his rise over the last 90 days, graduating as Jon Stewart’s sidekick on the Today Show to become HBO’s primetime comedy hero; here are the moments that made him.
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- Style
HIGHLIGHTS – DAY 2 LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN SS15
With Day 1 of London Collections: Men impressing across the board, pressure was on for Day 2 to live up to the expectation. And it didn’t disappoint. Here, we take a look at our favourite shows and presentations of the day:
- Lifestyle
THE 5 MEN EVERY GENTLEMAN NEEDS
Every man is an island, but you can reap the rewards of having the humility to know when to ask for help and putting your life in another man’s hands. We spent some time asking the experts how to find the men in the know.
- Travel
THREE TREKS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE
With the likes of K2 and Everest therefore off the list, we have turned out attention to treks that combine culture, paralysing landscapes and a distance that is going to challenge and exert. With this in mind, here are three you need to complete before you plump yourself on a seat in purgatory.
- Fitness
12 REASONS WHY ENGLAND WILL STILL WIN THE WORLD CUP
So it wasn’t an ideal start. We bowed to our stereotypical nemesis and lost at a World Cup. Big deal. Don’t worry though, Hodgson’s men are still going to win, defying the odds and beating up the ghosts of English World Cup pasts in the process. Here’s why…
- Style
Time’s the Charm by John Lobb for LC:M
One of our favourite designers, who showcased yesterday at Day 2 of this season’s LC:M, is British shoemaker John Lobb. Always the stylish innovators, the brand has chosen to highlight their new collection with a beautiful animated short film.
- Culture
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR TRAILER
The directing duo Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller are reuniting to bring life to more of Miller’s graphic novels. Intertwining two of his classic stories, they are bringing their unmistakable style to the screen one again, with the film Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.
- Travel
10 PLACES TO VISIT BEFORE THEY DISAPPEAR
As tourism weighs down, detracts, and forces changes, and the scalpel of climate change continues to cut and steal, we find ourselves in a predicament: the loss of natural wonders and beauty spots. Here are 10 places that you need to visit before they disappear…
- Technology
The 10 Most Powerful People in Tech
We are always curious as to who the leaders or innovators of the moment are. With new start ups appearing everyday, here is a list of the most influential people in technology.
- Field Sports
THREE STUNNING GUN LOTS WORTH WATCHING
The world of sporting arms auctions has snowballed dramatically in past years, with guns bearing the names of gunmakers of varied prestige – from the relatively unknown to the London leaders. The choices are somewhat daunting, there’s a fine line between a bargain and a banger, so here are three lots going under the hammer next month that we at TGJ suggest you keep an eye on…
- Interiors
The Best in 20th Century Silver: The Silver Fund
There are certain names in the industry that completely embody the thing they are selling. The are names that are long withstanding and trusted to deliver the most premium service and products every single time. When it comes to silver, The Silver Fund is that name.
- Style
HIGHLIGHTS – DAY 1 LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN SS15
London Collections: Men got off to a cracking start this season with pastel colours and beautiful tailoring leading the way. Here, we take a look at our favourite shows and presentations of the day:
- Culture
FILM TRAILER – THE INTERVIEW
The Interview is an action-comedy in which Dave Skylark (James Franco) and his producer Aaron Rapoport (Seth Rogen) take on a bizarre assignment: the assassination of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
- Food & Drink
THE ULTIMATE BBQ RECIPE – Grilled quails piri piri FROM MARK HIX
Quails cooked briefly on a barbecue are simply delicious. Just season them with salt and pepper and grill the little things, or go for this traditional Portuguese option that has a bit of a warming kick. I often wonder what people do with quails when they get them home; I imagine most are messed around with, stuffed and cooked for far too long. A quick and simple grilling is all they need to bring out their mild, gamey flavour…
- What's On
WEEKEND PLAYLIST
Rejoice! It is finally the weekend, and what better way to spend it than basking in the gorgeous sunshine, summer cocktail in hand and listening to this weeks playlist…
- Fitness
NEW FITNESS TRENDS TO TRY THIS SUMMER
Similar to fashion, the world of fitness sees a number of trends come and go every few months and with this there is an influx of people all looking to adopt the latest ways to get fit. For the summer of course, the amount of people looking to get fit increases tenfold and with everyone looking to get a beach-ready body, there are always a number of inventive fitness trends that crop up, so we’ve rounded up our favourites.
- Cars
24 Hours of Le Mans 2014 – The Teams to Watch Out For
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest and most famous endurance race in the world, and ever since it was created in 1923, the most skilled drivers on the planet have descended on the town of Le Mans to tackle the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe and compete for glory under motorsport’s watchful eyes.
- Yachts
YACHT OF THE WEEK – THE MALTESE FALCON
At 88m, the Maltese Falcon is one of largest sailing yachts in the world. And with a top speed of 18 knots, one of the fastest.