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Grace Wales Bonner is announced as the new Creative Director at Hermès signalling a new chapter in their storied history. Words by Greg McKeown In a first for Hermès and fashion history, Hermès has appointed Grace Wales Bonner as the new

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 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,

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

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

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

As the watch world flocks to Geneva for this year's Watches and Wonders, Rolex unveils a selection of new timepieces that is sure to generate interest around the globe. EJ explores the latest releases. Words by Jamie McFadden. Rolex has once

Words by Jamie McFadden The fashion world has been rocked by the announcement that John Galliano, one of the industry’s most revolutionary designers, is leaving his role as creative director of Maison Margiela. Galliano’s tenure at Margiela has been nothing short

Words by Molly Bluett In a world where fashion trends seem to come and go as quickly as an Instagram scroll, the rise of quiet luxury is transforming how we view style. It’s all about understated elegance, craftsmanship and investing in

British couture designer Alexandra Novacki launches her 2024 Couture Runway collection 'The Dark Peak'.

Celebrating 100 years of style, EJ honours the iconic HUGO BOSS brand in its milestone year.

EJ explores the cultural collaboration between acclaimed grime photographer Simon Wheatley and the London-based streetwear brand Corteiz.

Design legend and Apple veteran Sir Jony Ive’s first-ever venture into outerwear. Words by Josh Williams The collaboration is founded upon the friendship and mutual respect between Jony, Remo and their respective teams at LoveFrom and Moncler. The collection combines Jony’s influential

Guest columnist Millie Throp gives Essential Journal readers an insight into the story behind this Norwegian success story.

As we step into 2025, the Britpop aesthetic, with its gritty swagger and unmistakable normalcy, is once again dominating runways, streets and even local pubs.

OMEGA introduces four new watches to its iconic Seamaster Diver 300M collection,

Essential Journal takes a journey through history with OMEGA as it prepares to be the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, a role it has been committed to since 1932.