Top of the Hops
Showcasing the unsung heroes and hidden ingredients of your favourite drinks Humulus Lupulus might sound like a crippling ailment or a misread line from the Gladiator script, but it’s actually the latin term for a brewer’s best friend: The humble hop
Featured Libation: Auto Pilot
A stand-out, seasonal shake-up of a popular classic With the Auto Pilot, Tom Griffiths and fellow Buyers Club gin-slingers have come away with a seasonal twist on the classic, pre-prohibition Aviation. Using none other than Liverpool’s own Turncoat Cascade gin, the
Fabric of Britain
Charting UK-made textiles and manufacturing from head to toe Tweed The ever-changing landscape on the Isle of Harris provides much inspiration for the highly-skilled weavers producing some of the most sought-after fabric in the world. Shirting Once a mecca of shirt manufacturing, there
By Appointment Only
The Royal Warrant: A testament to the extravagant and the oddball As old as the Monarchy itself, Royal Warrants of Appointment are a mark of recognition granted, on rare occasion, by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh or the Prince of
The Best of British Bespoke
We sit down with Peter Harland, Nick Collier and Rhys Paul Jones of Liverpool's Harland Collier to ponder the return of the artisan, the power of the suit, and the beauty of bespoke ‘When you really think about it,’ says
Recipe of the Month: Mother Butter Chicken
This month we bring you a simple and vibrant take on the nation’s favourite dish (not fish and chips, although that’s in there too), courtesy of Nisha Katona’s Mowgli Street Food Cookbook The UK’s relationship with Indian food is an odd
A Handsome Home: The Dining Table
It’s easy to get caught up in the Scandinavian whirlwind surrounding interiors, furniture and lighting design of late. However, truth be told; some of our favourite brands, designers and products are actually ‘home-grown’. When it comes to brands that represent British
An Ode to the Barbershop
From the black barbershops of New York City to the best of British luxury, the humble barber is a dab hand at cheating death and crossing cultures Depending on who you ask, the barbershop has died a number of deaths over
Adventures In Shoe Country
We travelled to the epicenter of British luxury shoe manufacturing to meet the people behind the world’s finest shoes When contemplating the great style capitals of this world, Northampton doesn’t usually come to mind. London yes, but Northampton? It doesn’t carry
Talking Shop: Liberty London
In the third part of our regular series, in which we chat to the folks in charge of our favourite menswear stores, this month we speak to Laura Robertson, Menswear Buyer at iconic department store Liberty London The iconic frontage of
Making the Cut
Richard Anderson’s latest book is an intriguing alternative look at Savile Row, telling the stories behind some of his most unique garments. We caught up with the man himself to discuss working class roots, a youth tailoring revival and progressive
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Issue 33 – British Style
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.” - Hardy Amies The British have always been good at style. Curse them for their questionable politics,
Michel Hazanavicius on his Godard biopic: “This is why the ending is a sad one, he put politics before everything.”
We sat down with the Oscar-winning director to talk about his latest movie, Redoubtable Michel Hazanavicius’ latest film follows Jean-Luc Godard’s life and relationship with Anne Wiazemsky during the late 60s where the director’s best work looked to be coming to