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SUMMER 2016 | Maserati x Porto Cervo
The idea that a brand can be translated into a location seems farfetched, but that truly was the case with Maserati, the place being Porto Cervo in Sardinia. Imagine a Monaco-esque escape, with the beauty of Ravello and the Island beaches of the Maldives, and you’re getting pretty close. It was here that Maserati decided…
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The Mountain Way | HOTEL TANNENHOF
As I stand on my balcony, I’m overwhelmed by the vision of endless jagged mountain peaks erupting from the earth, like a sea of daggers; vast, vibrant green oceans of pine trees spewed all around, and the snaking path of the ski runs, now glowing with luscious green grass. I’m deep in the Tyrolean Alps…
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The Trinity ONE: Coffee brewing reinvented
Some things are a constant, part of a daily routine that shows no signs of changing – at least not in the imminent future. For me a morning coffee is very much part of that routine. The Trinity ONE coffee brewer is reminiscent of a sand timer; the slow compression of the coffee adding an almost…
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Travelling tips (if you have a yacht)
Think of James Bond’s gadgets and it does not come much bigger than a yacht. A luxury yacht is the ultimate style icon, be it from sailing a 54-foot yacht up Venice’s Grand Canal as in the movie remake of Casino Royale, to navigating through the British Virgin Islands or coasting around the Cote d’Azur.…
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Wooyoungmi present Autumn Winter 2016
One for mixing complexity with simple shapes Wooyoungmi’s offering has always been a statement. But as their AW16 campaign shows, wearability and shape are also at the forefront of their designs. Knitwear naturally takes centre stage to deliver a collection that plays on the strength of the house. Soft hues of dusty pink remain masculine…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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Packable Sport Style by NikeLab x Kim Jones
British fashion designer Kim Jones spends nearly as much time in the air as he does on the earth. He’s recently touched down in the Greek Isles; Shima, Japan; and New York City — his next stops include Komodo Island, Indonesia, to see its famous dragons, and lesser-known areas of China. Travel is also the…
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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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Want Les Essentiels Fall Winter 2016
With a minimalist approach Want Les Essentiels demonstrates that form, function and texture are all attributes that contribute to clean ensembles. Demonstrated in their Fall/Winter 2016 the Canadian brand expands on their core collection of shoes, bags and accessories based on the continuous theme of military level precision. “Uni.form.ality’, the ceremony of incorporating…
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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…
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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…
