Reaching a Consensus
This month, we reach out to those in the know to get their thoughts on the evolution of cycling Noah ROSEN & Suzanne CARLSEN VéloColour, Toronto First off, tell us a little about yourself and VéloColour. Noah: I started VéloColour in 2008 after spending
From Wreck to Riches
Having been found beneath a bush in California - or so the story goes - David and the team at Jaguar Land Rover Classic worked tirelessly over 10 months, to transform the good-for-glue chassis into the tailor-made treasure that took
Drinking With Steam Yard
Over the last five years, Steam Yard has earned a solid reputation as a coffee shop that reflects the rugged charm of Sheffield’s industrial heritage whilst also carving out its own, unique sense of style words by Will HALBERT Welcome to the
Out of the Box
La Marzocco UK & Ireland are bringing their flagship global event to Tonbridge Castle this summer words by Dan HARVEY Italian artisans La Marzocco have been handcrafting some of the world’s finest espresso machines since 1927. Building a reputation for
At the Pass with Tommy Banks
This month Tommy Banks, chef & owner of Roots (York) and the Michelin-starred Black Swan at Oldstead, discusses the surprising freedom of the drive to work words by Tommy BANKS Speed freaks and petrol heads have something of a saying: ‘Freedom is a
Porteño Prodigies
Fazenda’s resident wine expert and menu curator, Chris Milner, takes us on a tour of his favourite South American wines words by Will HALBERT It’s no secret that Fazenda has made quite a name for itself as a forerunner in the premium
The Courtyard Dairy
Since 2012, Andy and Kathy Swinscoe have proudly carried the torch for small-batch, farm-made cheese words by Will HALBERT Tell us a little about yourselves and Courtyard Dairy. How did you both get into cheese? Many years ago I worked infine-dining, and we
High Spirits: Spotlight Whisky Bars
This month, we offer up a few must-try whisky hotspots to help those dram dreams come true words by The Whisky Exchange Where should you be heading to if you’re a fan of the malt spirit? Well, whisky fans rejoice, we have
Bolt London
For six years, Bolt has stood at the heart of London’s custom motorcycle scene. We sit down with Bolt founder, Andrew Almond, to discuss the intersection between engineering and style, changes in the custom scene, and memories of his first
Twin Arrows Trading Post, Arizona
An extract from: It’s a Gas! The Allure of the Gas Station words by Anna SOUTHGATE photography by Rick Pisio Photographing abandoned buildings has become extremely popular around the world in the last decade. Capturing and displaying transience is particularly fascinating when a
Coffee & Counsel with Adonis Michael
This month Michael Rose & Baylis director, Adonis Michael, ponders the potential potholes along the road to driverless cars words by Adonis MICHAEL A car is trundling along an average dual carriageway somewhere in England, with normal traffic flowing, the driver of the vehicle
RKZ: On Failure
Recording artist and all-round creative, Rikesh Chauhan (aka RKZ), lets us in on his experience with failure and disappointment, where it took him, and what he learned from it words by Rikesh CHAUHAN In a social climate that practically forces us to present
Barry’s Bootcamp
Hustle for the Mustle words by Ralph CANIS It’s no secret that we live in a world of raising standards. Now, perhaps more than ever, people are pushing their personal boundaries and holding themselves to newer levels of accountability. In a world
The Roads of Monte Carlo
Steeped in history as they are in beauty, the roads of Monte Carlo provided the perfect rite of passage for Jaguar Classic’s latest project words by Will Halbert It was once written that Monte Carlo - the crown jewel of Monaco -
Pedal to the (Tailor-made) Metal
The latest collaboration between Jaguar and David Gandy brings a whole new meaning to the concept of made to measure words by Will Halbertphotography by Patrick Gosling Placing the word ‘bespoke’ in the general vicinity of the name David Gandy is likely to evoke
The Recipe: Grilled Octopus with Squid Ink Lentils
Courtesy of Orexi! by Theo A. Michaels I remember trying to catch octopus as a kid while in Cyprus. Hunting for octopus (it is a hunt by the way, not a passive pastime like fishing) is an exercise in dexterity, intellect and
Tailored Thoughts On: How to Buy a Suit Part 3
This month, Huntsman Cutter and resident Essential Journal columnist, Matthew Gonzalez, dispenses some below-the-belt wisdom with a guide to trousers words by Matthew GONZALEZ In the final part of my three-article series on how to buy a suit, we are going to
Meet the Makers: Alice Walton
Our conversations on craft continue this month with ceramicist, John Smedley ambassador and QEST Scholar, Alice Walton words by Will HALBERT How would you describe your craft? I make decorative, sculptural objects from clay and I work with white stoneware and porcelain. I
Article of Note: The Gingham Shirt
With its roots in Scottish design, but with an undeniably English feel, the Gingham shirt has been an iconic Ben Sherman staple for over 50 years words by Elliot RAMSEY Having first been produced in the UK in the factories and mills
Issue 46 – Wheels
‘Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.’ - Steve McQueen Let me preface this with a small confession: I can’t drive a car, and the closest I’ve ever come to a motorcycle is the leather jacket (in my