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
Secret Ingredient: Campari
Showcasing the unsung heroes and hidden ingredients of your favourite cocktails I’ll be the first to admit it: As far as secret ingredients go, Campari is about as subtle as a brick through the proverbial window. Nevertheless, the iconically crimson liqueur
Featured Libation: The Mellow Cello Fizz
The Grand Budapest Hotel’s war-torn Republic of Zubrowka might be fictional, but the bison grass vodka of the same name is a bona fide, Polish delight. When sipped straight, vodka can be quite the formidable foe. But let’s face it, your
Isle of Dogs
Are you a cat person or a dog person? It’s a question as old as time. For the people of Wes Anderson’s dystopian future Japan, it is clear Mayor Kobayashi is definitely not a pooch person In a veiled attempt to
Wes Anderson: In the Words of his Peers
You’ve seen his films, but what is Wes Anderson really like? We reached out to his colleagues and friends to paint a picture of the enigmatic director MATT ZOLLER SEITZ, Author of The Wes Anderson Collection. He is also Editor-in-chief of
The Perfect Pairing
A choice selection of whistle whetting options for your next Wes Anderson marathon. Bottle Rocket (1996) - LDS MCR NCL Double IPA (8.5% ABV) by Track Brewing x North Brewing Co x Wylam Brewery Anderson’s debut boldly asks the question “What if
5 Books for the Month Ahead
Including a memoir of the year contender, a cult re-issue and a history of the modern London skyline Class of 88 by Wayne Anthony ‘Before you pass judgement, read on without prejudice.’ Writes Wayne Anthony in the inevitable trigger warning introducing
A Handsome Home: Lighting
As the so-called Beast From The East tightened its icy grip on the UK earlier this month, many of us found ourselves forced into an extended period of indoor dwelling. It got us thinking about the Danish lifestyle trend Hygge
A Journey Well Travelled
We checked in with the team behind new London boutique hotel, The Pilgrm, to chat attention to detail and how innovation, rather than technology, is the future of improving your stay The team behind The Pilgrm Hotel don’t think you need
Architectural Thoughts on: Treehouses
This month, ARCHIPHONIC’s Adam M considers the place of the treehouse and how a staple of youth has fed into the architecture of adulthood. Born from our naive childhood desires, treehouses have always been a customary practice during our youth. Perhaps
The Other Side of Train Travel
If you think luxury train travel is a free croissant and a table lamp, think again. There is another world on two rails where opulence, luxury and first class service leaves passengers feeling like royalty. We caught up with Simon
The Grandeur of Budapest
This month, our travel writer explores the magic of Budapest. Budapest has long competed in the top ranks as one of Europe’s best city breaks – but what is it about the city that gives it such a distinctive flavour? The