Voice_Of Defiance
After 25 years shaping British menswear from behind the scenes, industry stalwarts Oliver and Terence are finally answering their own call. Their new label, Voice_Of Defiance, is less a clothing line than armour for the quietly uncompromising. We sat down
The Ivy Asia Announces Its Imminent Arrival in Liverpool
Liverpool's landscape of luxury dining is poised for a transformative new chapter. The Ivy Collection has officially confirmed the autumn opening of its most anticipated venue yet - The Ivy Asia, Liverpool. Words by Jamie McFadden Marking a significant evolution for Liverpool's
The Reinvention of a British Icon, David M Robinson
The diamonds haven’t changed, still catching the light like they did when The Beatles were recording Abbey Road. But walk into DMR today and you’ll find a new generation discovering why their grandparents trusted this Liverpool icon. Words by Jamie McFadden. Liverpool,
The Ingenieur Legacy, Reimagined
By Cordelia Hyde, Client Advisor & IWC Ambassador, DMR Liverpool There’s a distinct pleasure in sharing a watch with true heritage. Here at David M Robinson’s Liverpool flagship, as IWC Ambassador, I guide clients towards timepieces defined not only by their
The Uniform for Summer
How Berghaus became the essential, unshakeable style companion for Oasis’s seismic homecoming. There’s a particular, rain-slicked alchemy to a British summer, isn’t there? One minute you’re squinting at weak sunshine, the next you’re running for shelter – usually clutching a lukewarm
Keen Steps Up
Meet the Jasper Waterproof Sneaker, where urban style meets outdoor resilience, without compromising on eco-credentials. Let’s be honest, the British “summer” often feels like a prolonged exercise in dodging downpours. For the style-conscious individual who refuses to sacrifice aesthetics for practicality
Issue 77: Summer Round Up
Welcome to Issue 77 of Essential Journal – our Summer Round-Up edition. From the lightweight innovation of Haglöfs’ L.I.M Series to the debut of menswear label Voice_Of Defiance, this issue brings together stories of design, culture and craftsmanship with a