Sardinia: an ancient, strangely empty idyll August 17, 2015 Elle McPherson was being photographed wearing a tiny white string bikini as she waterskied off the coast of Sardinia when I arrived. There was also breaking news that Silvio Berlusconi, currently hosting Vladimir Putin, had just sold his 68 room Bunga-Bunga palace – where he once entertained Tony Blair – to the Saudi Royal Family [...]
Beautiful Things: a perfect scarf for spring April 8, 2015 This light cotton/silk blend scarf is ideal for the blustery spring months ahead. It’s made by Krystall-Soamas, a german brand that incorporates elements of Eastern and Western design in its collections of shawls and clutches, all of which are handcrafted using the most intricate and luxurious fabrics and environmentally friendly natural fibres. €55, krystall-soamas.com [...]
The return of an icon: Parker unveils new Duofold pens to celebrate its 125th anniversary December 3, 2014 Parker has delved into its history to celebrate its 125th anniversary – and the classic Duofold is better than ever. Who among us hasn’t received the gift of a Parker pen? From our earliest academic achievements to milestone birthdays and, of course, Christmas, many of us have grown up with this iconic brand. Today, [...]
Winter running essentials: The best gear for cold weather runs from trainers and gloves to iPhone armbands November 17, 2014 Running in the colder months is great fun, just pick up the right gear. KHOMO iPHONE 6 ARMBAND Nobody runs without listening to a playlist on their iPhone these days. This one from Khomo is iPhone 6 and 6 Plus ready, and features a touch-responsive plastic sheath so your precious phone won’t croak when you’re [...]
Gilles Peterson interview coming up in City A.M. Bespoke October 23, 2014 Legendary DJ Gilles Peterson caught up with City A.M. Bespoke magazine last week to talk about how the shifting face of the music industry has changed the way he works, how he fancies opening a restaurant and what it’s like to record a radio station for Grand Theft Auto. Peterson was promoting the launch of [...]
Cartier to launch Harrods watch pop-up October 23, 2014 If you’re a City gent looking to treat yourself or someone on the prowl for something extra special for the man in your life, head over to Harrods from 25 October to 19 November. Fine jeweller and watchmaker Cartier has announced a pop-up on the ground floor of the iconic department store dedicated to its [...]
Apple’s new Yosemite operating system: 6 things you need to know October 23, 2014 We take a look at some features in the newly launched Yosemite operating system, which Apple claims will “elevate the experience of using a Mac”. 1. The Marriage of devices Devices running Yosemite and Apple’s mobile iOS are now able to have constant conversations; edit a photo on one iCloud device and the updates will take [...]
Twin Peaks to return in 2016: Great TV shows that didn’t deserve to be cancelled October 20, 2014 Twin Peaks is set to return in 2016, 25 years after it was cruelly cancelled by studio executives. At its peak, it was among the most cutting edge, avant garde pieces of television ever made, and it paved the way for the kind of quality drama we now take for granted. Its central tenet was [...]
48 Hours in… Budapest October 13, 2014 Where to stay Brody House is a great reflection of the new, young Budapest. You don’t just get a room – you get an “inspiring space”, and it’s as well known for its parties as its suites. The rooms are beautiful in their own right, though, with a cool, shabby-chic vibe. brodyhouse.com Where [...]
Why now may be the ideal time to book a safari in Kenya October 13, 2014 Most travel stories you read in newspapers and magazines – with notable exceptions – are the result of press trips. These are fully funded holidays for small groups of journalists paid for by tourist boards, airlines or resorts (or a combination of the three). It’s not an ideal situation – the hacks tend to be [...]
