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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…
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Honest & Effective: ManCave Natural Grooming
The idea of creating a skin care range tailored to men has now been normalised, less surprising than it was 15 years ago. This is not due to lack of invention of product, or their functions, but rather that the male consumer has become more accustomed to the existence of men’s grooming products – and…
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Fine Watchmaking: Heures Mystérieuses de Cartier
A ode to the heritage of their revered Maison, JOSHUA’s are honoured to unveil House of Cartier’s fine watchmaking collection the Heures Mystérieuses de Cartier, to be presented this year at SIHH[1. Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – the international fine watchmaking show, which will takes in Geneva from January 21-25, 2013]. This year,…
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Montblanc Albert Einstein Limited Edition
Montblancʼs Limited Edition Writing Instruments are designed and created in honour of the great individuals who – through their unique talent and vision – have made an enduring impact on mankind. True to this tradition, Montblancʼs Great Characters Limited Edition brings to life the extraordinary genius of Albert Einstein (1879-1955). With an unparalleled ability to…
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Joyeux Noël: G.H.MUMM Protocoles Gift Box
This time of year is always one of joy and reflection of the months gone past, with Christmas serving as the pinnacle event. The colour red is one – thanks to St Nicklaus – associated with Christmas, but also a colour that stimulates a sense of occasion and gifting. Experts in fine wine and owners…
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Mr Porter Paperback – Volume One
Mr Porter arrived at a time when online fashion retail struggled to provide that functional stimulus and emotive connection with male consumer. Now over a year into their carnation Mr Porter continues to examine new ways of catering for those that pine for that aspirational lifestyle; a connection deeper than solely the sartorial, with interests…
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Meridian Audio DSP3200 Loudspeakers
It was in the early 1970’s that two Cambridge students made their acquaintance; a fated meeting driven by their mutual love of music. Since then Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd have spent the last 35 years developing that high-performance audio standard that has become a signature feature of Meridian Audio. Meridian’s progress has been somewhat…
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Montblanc Black Mystery Notebook
All ideas are worth cherishing in some guise, but that said some much more so than others. Be it that eureka moment that sits you bolt upright at night, or that idea that grows in clarity like light shining through a dispersing fog, they are all seeds that just might germinate. Our advice to you –…
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Gifts of Note
The word ‘gift’ means many things to many people but at this time of year one particular meaning tends to surface more than most. Despite Christmas being a religious occasion – the hint being in the name – the ceremonial opening of gifts on the 25th seems to take precedence. In accordance with this ritual,…
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Diane von Furstenberg 2013 evian Limited Edition Bottle
While we pondering on the topic of our health – or at least how healthy we aspire to be – Evian made their timely announcement of their latest collaborative edition, this time with the lauded Diane von Furstenberg. Admittedly, this it’s one of those collaborations which is clear in it’s ambitions to target the female…
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Grenson + Chivas Regal: Tim Little Interview
‘Made for Gentlemen’ in so far as every brogue that has been handcrafted in times past has been made for men that, at the very least, aspire to be gents. Chivas Regal understand gentlemen, and have chosen the craftsmanship of Grenson owner and lauded shoemaker Tim Little to interpret his art form in the guise…
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Tim Little Presents Chivas 12 ‘Made for Gentlemen
Having taken one step into the office – a warm environment, warmth reified by the crackling wood on the fire – a plethora of photographs greet you, each serving as an indicator the personality of the man who calls it home. After just one panoramic glance around the room you get an rare, alternative insight into the shoemaker…
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Martell XO Exclusive Architect Edition
Everything has its place. In the purposefully positioned, strategically laid out premises of the aspirational male – everything has its place. There may be items that to the untrained eye appear as they have been wantonly abandoned in the hallway, or flippantly dashed upon the table, but even this seemingly random placement has a purpose.…
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Leica Ultravid 8×20 and 10×25 Edition Binoculars
Sometimes when asked the question “Why?” the only veritable answer is “…Because we can.”. This is almost certainly the case with Leica and their special limited edition high-performance binoculars, the Leica Ultravid 8×20 and 10×25 BL; finished in a natural calfskin with an ostrich-style embossed pattern. That said, in the places we aspire to frequent…