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The New Leica Range
Photography differs to other arts in that, coupled with technology, there are levels we can attain regardless of our naturally gifted ability. That said, much like other arts, photography can inspire, transcend generations, and evoke emotions from a ‘situation’ – that we were not aware existed. This is the power of imagery. Providing us with…
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Alfred Dunhill: Provenance
At a time where budget is King, there is extra joy to be found in heritage, quality of fabrication, and most of all, loyalty. Loyalty to your suppliers yes, but also loyalty to your custom by retaining the quality of produce for which you are renown; the finer details that create the ‘magic’. The two…
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Alfred Dunhill: West of England Flannel Mill
Alfred Dunhill use a West of England flannel that has been woven at the same mill in Somerset for over two centuries, a mill credited with inventing wool flannel back in 1803. An exceptional fabric that has slowly evolved over the last 200 years using time honoured craftsmanship. Their flannel is a luxurious cloth that…
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Nike CTR 360 MAESTRI III: Boot Features
The new CTR360 Maestri III has been reengineered to provide lightweight comfort, traction, support and enhanced control. Using next generation Kanga-Lite synthetic material for an assured touch and durability, the new boot also features new All Conditions Control (ACC) technology, providing the same level of control in either dry or wet conditions. New innovations include…
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Nike Seitiro Hi-Vis Ball
This feature is dedicated to the one piece of ‘equipment’ involved in every aspect of the beautiful game and hence the most important – the ball. Regardless of how many players you have, whether or not you have the latest boots, or are competing on a FIFA accredited playing turf, without the ball there quite…
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Nike CTR 360 Maestri III
The Master of Distribution; the Midfield ‘maestro’ sitting behind the front line dictating play with metronome-like regularity and precision. He could two beat players with trickery and guile, but he gets more pleasure from seeing the defence splitting pass roll inch perfect onto the Forward’s boot, from whence the final goal is in the hands…
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Fragrance Composition: Tom Ford Noir
A multilayered scent is signature in Tom Ford’s formulaic success; each layer evokes a differet reaction and shows another side of our fragrant personality. Tom Ford’s new signature scent Tom Ford Noir is no different; if anything the layers are more pertinent than ever as the fragrance highlights the dualities in man’s persona. Examined below…
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The Protocoles Deluxe Case by G.H.MUMM
The fact that something is freely available by no means devalues the aspiration of attaining it, but there is no denying that scarcity does increase the fervor to purchase, and the contentment of acquisition. Purveyors of luxury Champagne G.H.MUMM have recently launched their Protocoles Deluxe Champagne Case in a limited run of 50 units. Inspired…
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Champagne Protocoles de G.H. MUMM
The idea behind JOSHUA’s is the aspiration to further oneself; regardless of how evolved we consider ourselves to be. Part of this will be learning new skills, but a significant other will be rediscovering things we thought that we already knew. Today, the rules for drinking champagne have taken on a new style. Wave goodbye…
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Chapter I – Choosing your Champagne
Simply grabbing the nearest champagne is up there on a par with wearing socks and sandals: simply unthinkable. This Exceptional wine deserves respect and so we thought you might appreciate a few choice tips. Vintages, grape varieties, growths and taste profiles – all need to be taken into consideration when selecting your bottle for specific occasions…
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Chapter II – A Question of Temperature
One of champagne’s best features is of course its freshness. Picture that glass covered with a fine mist, the chilled and delicious bubbles, the coolness to the touch. But even though the perfect temperature at which to enjoy champagne is generally regarded as 8°C, each situation requires specific chilling preparations. It’s demanding, we grant you, but that’s often…
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Chapter III – Opening the Bottle
Having chilled your bottle to perfection, it’s all very well to wave it around with a certain panache. But now it’s time to open it. The trick is to avoid showering the room in foam, breaking the cork or giving your partner (or your boss for that matter) a black eye, and to achieve that elegant, soft…
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Chapter IV – Sabring Champagne
So you now know how to open a bottle like a pro. But what really fascinates people is how to do it like a Napoleonic cavalry officer – in other words by sabring the bottle in one masterly and spectacular gesture – a legacy of those who celebrated their victories by unsheathing their sabre and using it…