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
A Road Less Ordinary
We sit down with British model and self-confessed petrol head, David Gandy to discuss the bond between man and machine, honouring the greats, and satisfying man’s appetite for danger interview by Will Halbert & Thomas Sumner photography by Patrick Gosling The dimmed
DMR Manchester
DMR is pleased to announce the opening of the company’s new flagship showroom in St Ann’s Square, Manchester. As David M Robinson celebrates its 50th anniversary, the latest opening heralds an exciting time for the business, having undertaken the largest expansion
One Thing Done Well: Café du Cycliste
Our series of brands doing one item especially well continues this month with the Café du Cyclistecycling jersey words by Will HALBERT When it comes to the tricky world of technical performance wear, form and function are the rarest and most reluctant
Streetwear Sartorialism
Oliver Spencer’s SS20 Lineup Transcends Borders and Challenges Traditions In many ways, a super-contemporary, open-air, street food arena turned 60’s Hong Kong night market provides the perfect visual metaphor for Oliver Spencer’s latest sartorial offerings. Vibrant yet sophisticated, modern yet classic, the
Issue 45 – Style
‘Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.’ ― Gore Vidal When it comes to questions of style, confusion abounds. Style is, after all, complex in its simplicity. One thing is for certain:
Drinking with Small Beer
Rooted in history but tailor-made for today’s pace of living, Small Beer offers a ground-up, bespoke approach to brewing low ABV beers that make drinking a guiltless pleasure Words by Will HALBERT Rare are the occasions when low ABV beer isn’t an
Meet the Makers, Craig and Rebecca Struthers
We sit down with expert watchmakers, QEST Scholars and John Smedley's 235 Ambassadors Craig & Rebecca Struthers, to discuss the fine art of horology Words by Will HALBERT How would you describe your craft? Craig Struthers: We are watchmakers and restorers, so we
Meet the Locals: Frontiers, Edinburgh
Getting a lay of the local land from the friends of Oliver Spencer Interview by Will HALBERT Frontiers Man is an independent menswear store in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End. Owned by Nigel Pashley, the store was opened 3 years ago
The Art of Failure
The Connor Brothers let us in on their experience with failure and disappointment, where it took them, and what they learned from it Words by words by Mike SNELLE & James GOLDING In a social climate that practically forces us to present