Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Tuesday night saw The Gentleman’s Journal host its most glamorous event to date, in association with Gieves and Hawkes, the iconic No.1 Savile Row tailor. Renowned as the world’s finest art fair and held in the beautiful grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, Masterpiece was the perfect venue for a myriad of guests to come
Deciding what to pack for that much-needed summer break can be a tricky business. It can be all too tempting to throw in every item of clothing under the sun but this is far from efficient, and should be avoided at all costs. The trick is to pack versatile pieces that are easily interchangeable with each other, allowing you to create outfits that are effortless, stylish and above all comfortable.
Networking in the offline world is pretty simple; introduce yourself, offer a handshake and don’t dominate the conversation. But, what are the rules when it comes to online networking? Having a standout LinkedIn profile can be one of the most valuable tools in business, allowing you to build up a strong network of key contacts
Revealed as a concept car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the production-ready Project 7 will be “the first car we’ll build through our Special Ops technical centre” says Paul Newsome, director of Special Operations at Jaguar Land Rover. Built as a tribute to the iconic seven times Le Mans-winning D-Type (now old enough to claim a pension), the Project 7 is the most powerful road-going Jaguar to date, churning out 567bhp from a 5.0-litre supercharged V8.
MeisterSinger was founded in 2002, with the idea being that the brand would draw on tradition, heritage and above all, quality. What differentiates their timepieces from other brands though, is the fact that all of them are single-handed, giving them an interesting dynamic that has been fascinating watch lovers since their inception.
If there was somewhere to be last night – the Serpentine was it…
Whilst we like to preach about refined, elegant tailoring that can transcend time periods, sometimes it’s necessary to go all out and make a bold statement with your choice of attire.
Going it alone and finding it harder than you first thought? Here’s the 10 things that entrepreneurs wish they knew before they started…
Formula 1 is coming to London. A Monaco-style city race through the streets of London may be quite a long way off yet, but to coincide with the Silverstone Grand Prix, an action-packed F1 themed festival offers fans the next best thing. The F1 FanZone is the official outdoor broadcaster of the sport, providing fans with the opportunity to indulge in all manner of automotive activities and experiences, and it’s coming to London this weekend.
Time to reward yourself. With the eternal sun, golden beaches and perpetually blue sky, Santa Monica is the place to go to if you want to slow things down.
Throughout the 20th century the world’s premiere motorcycle makers contested a fierce battle of speed and power. Each and every year, manufacturers would try to outdo each other with a more streamlined design, a more powerful engine and a few extra digits added to their maximum top speed.
If you’re insatiably ambitious and have a taste for money then here’s what those who made it did, that you’re probably not doing.
We live in the era of the demagogue, from Gates and Getty to Buffett and Bloomberg, nation states no longer rule the game. Now, above the bravura of mainstream politics, a new generation of global giants are emerging – but you’ve probably never heard of them. We’ve trawled through the corridors of power and factories
Fusing the elegance of automotive design with the intricate detailing and finish that Ralph Lauren is famous for, this unique timepiece is a real stunner.
Our round-up of the Big Apple’s finest bars in the sky, perched above the concrete jungle these exclusive institutions each have their own unique view.
Kicking off a number of quintessential summertime events, the British Polo Day was a resounding success, welcoming over 800 VIP guests, fans and picnickers to the stately Black Bears private estate and polo ground in Henley-on-Thames.
Now that we’ve covered all the fashion trends, it’s time to turn our attention northwards and take a look at a few of the hairstyle trends that reared their heads at various runways across Paris, Milan, Florence and our own London…
From September 2014, Formula E will attempt to change the world of motorsport forever. The world’s first fully electric racing series, Formula E is set to be an exciting spectacle, not least because the cars look like they’ve come from another planet. Although the driver line up hasn’t yet been finalised, a number of big name drivers have already been signed up, which should make for some very exciting, competitive racing throughout the season.
To receive the latest in style, watches, cars and luxury news, plus receive great offers from the world’s greatest brands every Friday.
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 564
Tuesday night saw The Gentleman’s Journal host its most glamorous event to date, in association with Gieves and Hawkes, the iconic No.1 Savile Row tailor. Renowned as the world’s finest art fair and held in the beautiful grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, Masterpiece was the perfect venue for a myriad of guests to come
Deciding what to pack for that much-needed summer break can be a tricky business. It can be all too tempting to throw in every item of clothing under the sun but this is far from efficient, and should be avoided at all costs. The trick is to pack versatile pieces that are easily interchangeable with each other, allowing you to create outfits that are effortless, stylish and above all comfortable.
Networking in the offline world is pretty simple; introduce yourself, offer a handshake and don’t dominate the conversation. But, what are the rules when it comes to online networking? Having a standout LinkedIn profile can be one of the most valuable tools in business, allowing you to build up a strong network of key contacts
Revealed as a concept car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the production-ready Project 7 will be “the first car we’ll build through our Special Ops technical centre” says Paul Newsome, director of Special Operations at Jaguar Land Rover. Built as a tribute to the iconic seven times Le Mans-winning D-Type (now old enough to claim a pension), the Project 7 is the most powerful road-going Jaguar to date, churning out 567bhp from a 5.0-litre supercharged V8.
MeisterSinger was founded in 2002, with the idea being that the brand would draw on tradition, heritage and above all, quality. What differentiates their timepieces from other brands though, is the fact that all of them are single-handed, giving them an interesting dynamic that has been fascinating watch lovers since their inception.
If there was somewhere to be last night – the Serpentine was it…
Whilst we like to preach about refined, elegant tailoring that can transcend time periods, sometimes it’s necessary to go all out and make a bold statement with your choice of attire.
Going it alone and finding it harder than you first thought? Here’s the 10 things that entrepreneurs wish they knew before they started…
Formula 1 is coming to London. A Monaco-style city race through the streets of London may be quite a long way off yet, but to coincide with the Silverstone Grand Prix, an action-packed F1 themed festival offers fans the next best thing. The F1 FanZone is the official outdoor broadcaster of the sport, providing fans with the opportunity to indulge in all manner of automotive activities and experiences, and it’s coming to London this weekend.
Time to reward yourself. With the eternal sun, golden beaches and perpetually blue sky, Santa Monica is the place to go to if you want to slow things down.
Throughout the 20th century the world’s premiere motorcycle makers contested a fierce battle of speed and power. Each and every year, manufacturers would try to outdo each other with a more streamlined design, a more powerful engine and a few extra digits added to their maximum top speed.
If you’re insatiably ambitious and have a taste for money then here’s what those who made it did, that you’re probably not doing.
We live in the era of the demagogue, from Gates and Getty to Buffett and Bloomberg, nation states no longer rule the game. Now, above the bravura of mainstream politics, a new generation of global giants are emerging – but you’ve probably never heard of them. We’ve trawled through the corridors of power and factories
Fusing the elegance of automotive design with the intricate detailing and finish that Ralph Lauren is famous for, this unique timepiece is a real stunner.
Our round-up of the Big Apple’s finest bars in the sky, perched above the concrete jungle these exclusive institutions each have their own unique view.
Kicking off a number of quintessential summertime events, the British Polo Day was a resounding success, welcoming over 800 VIP guests, fans and picnickers to the stately Black Bears private estate and polo ground in Henley-on-Thames.
Now that we’ve covered all the fashion trends, it’s time to turn our attention northwards and take a look at a few of the hairstyle trends that reared their heads at various runways across Paris, Milan, Florence and our own London…
From September 2014, Formula E will attempt to change the world of motorsport forever. The world’s first fully electric racing series, Formula E is set to be an exciting spectacle, not least because the cars look like they’ve come from another planet. Although the driver line up hasn’t yet been finalised, a number of big name drivers have already been signed up, which should make for some very exciting, competitive racing throughout the season.
To receive the latest in style, watches, cars and luxury news, plus receive great offers from the world’s greatest brands every Friday.