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ROUND UP | International Men’s Fashion Weeks SS ’19
International Fashion Weeks and more notably Parisian and Milanese houses are at an interesting point. Decorated in heritage yet fully aware of the casualness that surrounds the industry. The influx of sportswear has somewhat left some brands with a question. Capitalise on the present day or make a statement for the future? We have…
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AUDIOPHILE | ESTELON XC SERIES
Much in the way fast-food marginalised the restaurant industry, audio streaming has created a “fast-music” segment where there is a higher consumption of tracks as their ease of accessibility goes against frugal listening. Having said that, the way a resurgence of healthy, niche eating has seen restaurants hit back at fast-food segment, gives the music…
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Round up | London Fashion Week Men Spring Summer ’19
When I thought about London Fashion week for Men I’ll be honest I had some hesitation. The reason being? In recent years I felt like it had become a hub for extrovert designers with no intention of creating ensembles that made any sense both metaphorically and aesthetically. It felt like it had just become a…
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THINKPIECE | The World Cup and the English Apathy
Time and time again as the World Cup comes around in the UK there is merely a sense of mild anticipation, one that has faded with each International tournament, in line with England’s diminishing performances and seemingly fated inability to win a penalty shootout. Fast forward to 2018 and on the “eve” of England’s World…
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The Glory of Goodwood
I think people struggle to encapsulate Goodwood because it is a microcosm of the best of Britishness and that in itself is an entity that transcends words. Goodwood is so much more than a venue for world-renowned events. It is the physical manifestation of unbridled joy – of a lifestyle we toil for and aspire…
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INTERIORS | SHIRAZ Series by Apparatus Studio
Interior design; it’s only recently that I’ve began to truly understand its real power. I mean I’ve always had an eye for things I like in environments that I frequent, but what has developed is a more “tangible” personal connection with my surrounding space – and it appears that in that I’m not alone. While…
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On & Over | Master & Dynamic MW50+
“Music is the answer, to your problems”— an often-misused lyric from vaults of House music, but nonetheless look around on any public commute and you will find it hard to argue. Across the myriad of technology and “listening devices” there is a variety of content being consumed, the context of which can be gleaned given…
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ROYAL EXCHANGE | Bamford Grooming Department
The intricacies of the modern high-street retail environment dictate that you tread carefully, and despite the fearless approach of George Bamford, his journey was no different. Having operated for years from their Townhouse in Mayfair, the Bamford offerings have grown – in variety and in depth – resulting in the timely decision to bring the…
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PERPETUAL LUXURY | ROLLS-ROYCE Cullinan
When you think of Rolls-Royce, the notion of luxury without peer is what instantly comes to mind, and as such it came as some surprise that the brand has an esteemed history in military off-road vehicles; a legacy of endurance, in especially arduous conditions, during especially dangerous times, as an excerpt from ‘The Tank Corps…
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CASK STRENGTH | JAMESON BOW ST 18
What’s an address? Purely a location, a pin on the map, a regional identifier? For Jameson, it’s so much more. It’s the start of a legacy that would not only define a city, or a country, but the entire world of whiskey. It was the place that John Jameson created his globally famed Pot…
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Lacoste x Supreme 2018
Lacoste has many facets to their ensembles. Most notable is their relationship between the court and Rene Lacoste’s resilient, yet ground breaking, approach to tennis wear. But while this will forever be in the history of the brand, a similar rise within streetwear has also assisted to help build their authenticity. Their emphatic influence on…
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DRINK | The Glenlivet Code
Most of us would attribute to ourselves – rightly or wrongly – the Sherlock Holmes-esque ability to pre-empt the outcome of a given situation, or guess what’s coming next. But regardless of whether we can or can’t, one thing is certain, mobile gaming and puzzle culture is on the rise and there is something distinctly…
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GOODWOOD | Ghost on a track
For those of you familiar with Chichester, you’ve probably heard of it for two glorious reasons; the eponymous Goodwood circuit, and for being the home of luxury automotive legacy that is Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. These two brands are kindred spirits; linchpins in their respective ways and brands to which modern and vintage motoring owes so…
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DRINK | Glenfiddich Highball
As the beginning drink of the meal the Aperitif is, if anything, the most important. It sets the tone for the evening ahead, relaxing body and mind in the process, while encouraging nuances among guests. Taking this cue and reinventing the traditional Italian concept is the Glenfiddich Highball. Commonly known across the Asian continent, its…
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DESIGN | Paul Mathieu x Willer Gallery
French educated and Los Angeles inspired, Paul Mathieu’s work was destined to have a taste that belies elegance with cross-cultural relevance. By ‘work’ I’m referring to his recent furniture collection exhibited at the Willer Gallery in London. Debuting Mathieu’s Beam and Chateau lighting collections, as well an extended range of materials and finishes in the elegant…
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TECH | SanDisk Connect Wireless
“Storage Almost Full” – a sight that sends a chill down the spine of iPhone users worldwide on a sadly regular basis. Fast forward two hours, having painstakingly gone through your files and removed the ones that you can (just) afford to live without, you’ve finally managed to get the message to disappear. Even then you…
