• Frederic Malle: 5 Years of Liberty

    Frederic Malle: 5 Years of Liberty

    The synergy of environment with product is something many purveyors aspire to but a goal that few actually achieve. With French Parfumeur Frédéric Malle, it was a ‘dream’ that five years ago became a reality when his disparately enigmatic range of scents found their home in Liberty London. We say home, and in this sense…

  • ABC by Damien Hirst

    ABC by Damien Hirst

    This October 1st, Other Criteria will launch the publication ABC by the artist Damien Hirst. From A is for Anatomy to Z is for Zebra, the reader will be able to discover Hirst’s paintings, sculptures, and much more on every page of this beautifully illustrated alphabet book. Hirst’s body of work addresses the scientific, philosophical…

  • Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld

    Orrefors by Karl Lagerfeld

    When it comes to purpose in design there are few more precise in manner, process and distinction than Herr Karl Lagerfeld. This controversially talented designer has been involved multiple facets of design in throughout his perpetual career. “What I enjoy most is doing something I’ve never done before.” – Karl Lagerfeld  While in modern terms…

  • Interview: Terry O’Neill and his ROCKSTARS

    Interview: Terry O’Neill and his ROCKSTARS

    Before digital cameras and the option to view and retake imagery within seconds, photography was magical with each developing negative a heart stopping moment. In this time true photographers were cherished and lauded – particularly by performers – who reveled in this capture of their artistry. One such champion was London born Terry O’Neill whose…

  • Cidade Jardim host ROCKSTARS exhibition by Terry O’Neill

    Cidade Jardim host ROCKSTARS exhibition by Terry O’Neill

    Galeria Lume and Shopping Cidade Jardim present Rockstars, an exhibition with 20 photographs by British artist Terry O’Neill that paint a picture of rock ‘n’roll from the 60’s to the present day. The works show historic portraits of celebrities from the music world, from The Beatles to Bono Vox early in his career.   The…

  • McLaren 50 – Courage

    McLaren 50 – Courage

    The aspirational legacy of one man is by no means that of another, but regardless, that desire to leave that historical residue is equally pertinent within us. A man of many words, my father once told me: “If you want something and you don’t get it – either you don’t want it enough or you’re…

  • The Protocoles Illustrated: Noma Bar

    The Protocoles Illustrated: Noma Bar

    In fear that the ritualistic tradition of how to drink and truly enjoy champagne had been lost, G.H. MUMM called upon Israeli-born Noma Bar to modernize and bring to life their Protocoles de Champagne; a comprehensive guide of dos and don’ts of champagne. His artistry for the Protocoles elegantly combines the intricate use of G.H.…

  • Chapter II – A Question of Temperature

    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…

  • Chapter III – Opening the Bottle

    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…

  • Chapter IV – Sabring Champagne

    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…

  • Chapter V – Choosing the right Champagne Glass

    Chapter V – Choosing the right Champagne Glass

    What is the quintessence of elegance? Karl Lagerfeld puts it better than us: simplicity, of course. To enhance the champagne, your preference should therefore be for glass or, better still, crystal. While the former, transparent and smooth, enables you to enjoy the dancing bubbles and hue of the robe to perfection, the latter is obviously a cut above in terms of finesse…

  • Chapter VI – Serving Champagne

    Chapter VI – Serving Champagne

    Even on a linen tablecloth andin crystal glasses to boot, the best vintages can be ruined if poorly served. Knowledge of the correct gestures is essential for serving this great wine and thus putting the guests in the best frame of mind for the tasting. And let’s face it, this is your moment of glory: performing a majestic…

  • Rolls-Royce: The Finer Details

    Rolls-Royce: The Finer Details

    There is so much to take in when you first lay eyes upon a Roll-Royce Phantom Series II, some purposefully obscure, that you’ll be forgiven for missing out on some of the more intricate detailing. The whole vehicular makeup is steeped in tradition; while technology marches onwards, Rolls-Royce go through painstaking lengths to ensure that…