5 Books for the Month Ahead
Including Renton and co’s final bow, the return of a Pulitzer winner and the physics of time made (relatively) easy The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli Writing at an all-important intersection between science and philosophy, Carlo Rovelli offers a masterclass in
Gents We Need To Talk About: Train Etiquette
In the tenth instalment of our regular column – in which we use our pondering skills to delve deep into clichés, stereotypes, and seemingly unimportant male-orientated issues – we consider the unspoken rules of the crappy land-based version of flying “Sorry,
The Iain Hoskins Column
Has our love affair with social media finally died? I wonder if we’ll look back at March 2018 as ground zero - the month when we were finally told that Father Christmas wasn’t real; the velvet curtain pulled back to
Wakanda Forever
No stranger to playing icons, Chadwick Boseman changed the game with his role as Marvel superhero, Black Panther. Ahead of his latest bout in Avengers: Infinity War, we ask him about his latest iconic role and the inspirations that got
Lust for Leith
Ahead of the Trainspotting gang’s final bow in ‘Dead Men’s Trousers’, we sat down with author Irvine Welsh to put the world to rights, discussing Trump, pilates and how going for a coffee in Bogota differs from your local Starbucks Irvine
The Smart Phone Detox
Last month, to their outright dismay, we challenged members of our team to swap their beloved smartphones for a selection of high-end ‘dumb’ alternatives. Did our human guinea pigs survive their office-enforced tech lent? Did they feel enlightened? Did they
Architectural Thoughts On: Tribes
This month, ARCHIPHONIC’s Adam M considers the ‘tribal’ side of architecture and how it plays into creating a sense of community The Cambridge dictionary defines a ‘tribe’ as “a group of people, often related families, who live together, sharing the same
A Brief Guide on Where to Eat Before the Kitchen Close in Byron Bay
We must preface this rundown with a valuable piece of advice. When going out for dinner in Byron Bay, call ahead and check what time the kitchen closes. Depending on the season (we visited in March, Australia’s autumn) restaurants close
Cheer Up, Slow Down, Chill Out
We uncover the idea of living a lifestyle with Bask & Stow in beautiful Byron Bay Take a walk along Bay St in Byron Bay and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in mid-century California. The street that separates the beach
Postcards: Melbourne, Australia & Long Beach, California
For our regular series, we ask creative professionals around the globe to introduce us to the cities they are based. Focusing on city secrets and neighbourhoods under transformation, we’ve reached out to those in the know to lend some generous
A Handsome Home: The Reading Chair
Have you seen images going around of the coffee shop sign that reads: “No we don’t have Wi-Fi. Talk to each other. Pretend it’s 1995”? Our initial reaction was to roll our eyes. In the same way we don’t buy into
Scientific shielding for the modern man
With so many products putting out the proverbial fire rather than preventing it, we take a look at Stoer’s attempts to win back the initiative in men’s skincare From the rugged harshness of remote rural townships to the relentless hustle and
Recycled Rebellion
Fighting fast fashion trends with a Frankenstein approach to leather jackets ‘May Cause Urge to Love or Rebel.’ The message reads loud and clear at the foot of each jacket’s care instructions. Less of a warning, more of a manifesto: The message
Forget Everything You Know About Formal
For SS18, BOSS wants you to relax
One Thing Done Well: Pantherella Socks
Our series of brands doing one item especially well continues this month with Pantherella Fine English Socks The old adage that ‘the devil is in the details’ would border on cliché if it wasn’t so often true. By all accounts, the
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks x Chester Races x The Essential Journal
Essential Journal is proud to be this year’s Official Media partner for Chester Racecourse's 2018 Style Guide, in partnership with McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks. At The Essential Journal, we pride ourselves on forever operating at the forefront of men’s
Issue 32 – Chadwick Boseman
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - including you.” - Anne Lamott Back to basics, sort of. That was the rough theme for this issue. We’ve sat, mouths agape, watching Facebook meddle with democracy,
DMR Expands its Manchester Home
DMR announces the expansion of their showroom in Manchester city centre, with plans to warmly welcome clients in this Autumn. The acquisition of the adjacent property to our showroom on St Ann’s Square provides David M Robinson with an exciting opportunity