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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…
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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…
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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…
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Beefeater present Burrough’s Reserve Edition 2
The combination of food and drink pairing is not a new revelation to those familiar with the benefits each one has on the other. Yet the reintroduction of a whole course altogether is something to be lauded. Bring forward the ‘Savoury Course’, rediscovered by cheese artisan Alex James and elevated through the distinctive notes of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Giorgio Armani x Bugatti
Giorgio Armani is a brand renown for its elegance and relaxed silhouettes; popularised in the modern era through the wardrobe of Richard Gere in American Gigolo and now a mainstay of the red carpets and the fashion elite. In Bugatti you also have a brand that commands your attention, but achieves this with a method…
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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…
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Levante by Maserati
If you are following automotive movements the introduction of SUV’s is not something new to the field. Yet the newly launched Maserati Levante offers something unrecognisable to the current selection. Instead of curating something left field the team have fused all the great components of previous models. There are subtle hints of the Ghibli in…
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GOLF TRACTION: Nike Flyknit Elite
As seasoned golfers will attest, a proper golf swing is built from the ground up. A flat, stable front foot and torqueing back foot enhance power, accuracy and consistency. To align with this asymmetrical process and ultimately facilitate better footwork, Nike designers have created Articulated Integrated Traction. Developed using extensive research and real-world testing, the…
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LYFE: Growing plants at Zero-Gravity
Conceived by the makers of FLYTE – the luminescent hovering light bulb – their new product LYFE employs the same concept but this time enabling plants to hover, in a “Marty McFly” type manner. “LYFE isolates and concentrates the earth’s magnetic poles allowing you to suspend plants on a cushion of air.” [easingslider id=”6471″] …