• The Cognac Pen by Montegrappa

    The Cognac Pen by Montegrappa

    Ordinarily ink is the only liquid that you would expect to find in a pen – and quite rightly so. But this new collaboration between Italian pen makers Montegrappa and Wealth Solutions contains a drop of the world’s oldest cognac. In a collection limited to 110 pieces, a special capsule elegantly appendaged to the pen’s…

  • NEW OUD by Hayari

    NEW OUD by Hayari

    To understand the nature of Hayari scents it is first necessary to understand the nature of the man behind the brand, as you see Hayari is a fashion brand first and foremost. Nabil Hayari spent 5 years as creative director at a fashion house in the famous Parisian “Golden Triangle” before setting up his own label dressing top models…

  • Alfred Dunhill Autumn Winter 2016

    Alfred Dunhill Autumn Winter 2016

    A quintessential representation of “Britishness” at its very best, dunhill London has unveiled their new campaign for the Autumn  Winter 2016 season, with a short film and editorial shoot by John Balsam and styled by Dan May. The underlying concept for the campaign is the culture inherent in the British brand, recalling traditions of English country pursuits complemented…

  • EXPERIENCED | DEVIALET PHANTOM

    EXPERIENCED | DEVIALET PHANTOM

    This speaker’s design – yes it is a speaker – is such that it wouldn’t look out of place on a set of Star Wars film; that said look inside and you’ll find that your initial misgivings were not far misplaced, such is the technical advancements housed in its droid-like frame. Called the Phantom by…

  • Reminisce | Nintendo GAME BOY 1up

    Reminisce | Nintendo GAME BOY 1up

    Nostalgia is a very popular lens to look through, as it allows us to look back at something imperfect from the past and make it perfect in our minds, ’rounding off the edges’ so to speak while comparing it with some modern imperfection currently riling us. Illustrator Florian Fournier has done exactly that, but in this case the…

  • Ford GT x Le Mans: Destined to win?

    Ford GT x Le Mans: Destined to win?

    As I growled down the M1 and pondered the 500 mile trip that lay ahead to Le Mans, I couldn’t help but catch the ‘occasional’ glance-come-stare from passers by – but then of course there would be, I was driving a Ford Mustang after all, a sight not overly common in the UK. But it…

  • HEM House by Sanuki Daisuke Architects

    HEM House by Sanuki Daisuke Architects

    For those that have visited Vietnam, you may have seen the ‘capillary like’ winding narrow alleys that separate the blocks of buildings; in Vietnamese towns, some of these alleys can even converge to a width of less than 1m. This contained space is conducive to the vivacious culture that pervades Vietnam; the narrow alleys in…

  • ZERO PROOF | Thomas & Evans No.1

    ZERO PROOF | Thomas & Evans No.1

    We’ve all been there; you don’t want have a DRINK drink, just a drink, but you’ve grown bored of coke, orange juice & lemonade, and despite cravings, caffeine really isn’t a ‘sensible’ option. Thomas & Evans No. 1 is a new ‘Zero Proof’ drink aims to cater to exactly that need – and more. The…

  • DRIVEN | Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

    DRIVEN | Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

    Truth be told, I was unaware what to expect with the Alfa Romeo 4C – and don’t get me wrong, it was nothing against the brand. I myself have been an Alfa Romeo owner, on more than one occasion, and have fallen in love with ‘Italianess’ of the car; the expressive drives and the consistent…

  • HomeAway | The Whitley Coach House

    HomeAway | The Whitley Coach House

    One very interesting thing about travel is the range of people that you encounter; diverse and disparate they as much form a part of the journey as the location itself. Don’t worry, I shall explain. My first encounter with HomeAway was actually a recent one, when I heard the announcement that they were creating a…

  • A Taste of English Cricket

    A Taste of English Cricket

    The nature of the longer form of Cricket means that professional players spend a substantial amount of time abroad, and if not abroad, away from home. As such the players play dietary roulette, with the crux of their meals depending on the continental cuisine of the country in which they happen to be competing. I…

  • No.3 | EAU D’ÉGÉE Candle by L’Objet

    No.3 | EAU D’ÉGÉE Candle by L’Objet

    There is something uplifting about catching nuances of scent, carried on a gentle summer breeze as the fragrant notes of a candle are coerced in waves around the room; this feeling can now be augmented with new fragrance from L’Objet. Based on the sparkling coast of the Aegean, Eau d’Égée’s inspiration is apparent, as the nautical hues rise…

  • The Rolls-Royce VISION NEXT 100

    The Rolls-Royce VISION NEXT 100

    Rolls-Royce has been a symbol of automotive luxury since its inception in 1904, now as technology moves on and stylistic opportunities advance, they have worked on a forward looking concept to imagine the “ultimate expression of the future of super-luxury mobility” – as said by Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design. Originally code…

  • LAYTON by Parfums de Marly

    LAYTON by Parfums de Marly

    It was 1743, when the French King Louis XV commissioned sculptor Guillaume Coustouin to sculpt his famous masterpiece in memory of his great-grandfather Louis XIV. Now known as “The Marly Horses” it was this magnificent work of art, that laid the foundations for the brand Parfums de Marly. Their parfums are reminiscent of the splendour…