Design,Drink

A glass apart

A glass apart

The three winners of the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition were named during the London Design Festival last week. The overall winning entry (above left), from product design student Bruno Everling who picked up the £5,000 first prize, was described by the judging panel, which included Esquire editor Jeremy Langmead, as having ‘the potential to be a design classic’. For full details on all the winners visit www.designerglasscompetition.com/

Behind the scenes,Culture,Film

Introducing RoboMouse

Introducing RoboMouse

Yes, you can do anything with CGI in films these days, but what you can do with animatronics is way more interesting and, you know, cooler. And as far animatronics experts go,  John Nolan, is the go-to guy, as his brilliant short film, “Nolan’s Cheddar”, above, demonstrates. [Read more...]

Design,Travel

McLaren sent packing

McLaren sent packing

Luggage maker Samsonite Black Label has teamed up with Grand Prix team McLaren to produce a collection of cases and bags for the discerning traveller. The SBL McLarenSport Softside is, we’re told, a co-branding inspired by the luxury world of Formula 1.  A stylish combination of sturdy nylon fabric, black nickel and leather details, the bags will be sold exclusively in Selfridges from November and in Harrods from December.

Design

The Italian (design) job

The Italian (design) job

Using beer as a design inspiration can be a delicate business, so we’re very pleasantly surprised by the products on display at the Peroni Blue Ribbon Design Awards exhibition in collaboration with Alessi that opens at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts tomorrow. [Read more...]

Hotels,Restaurants,Travel

Going coastal

Going coastal

The west coast of Italy has long been the preferred destination for travellers seeking a modicum of refinement and a surfeit of sunshine, and after our recent visit, we’re happy to concur it’s a reputation well earned. [Read more...]

Behind the scenes,Style

Jackets required

Jackets required

Friday evening in the Harrods menswear department saw the UK launch of the fall/winter range of jackets from Ma.Strum, the new label headed up by American designer Donrad Duncan. The collection is based on the archives of the legendary Massimo Osti, of Stone Island and CP Company fame.  

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Style,Top Fives

Top five knitted ties

Top five knitted ties

The knitted tie’s rebirth has proven to be more than just a fleeting comeback. Put some variety in your tie-rack with our selection. [Read more...]

Food & Drink,Health and fitness

The juice you probably should be drinking but aren’t

The juice you probably should be drinking but aren’t

There have been many claims to the male health benefits of pomegranate juice including lowering blood pressure, protection against cholesterol, improving erectile function, even slowing prostate cancer. Now, specialists POM Wonderful has announced a partnership with Bradley Wiggins’ Team Garmin-Slipstream, runners-up in this year’s Tour de France, where they will research its potential benefits for sports recovery, inflamation and ability to combat oxidative stress. Reports that it will soon be used in the battle against knife crime are unsubstantiated. £2.93 from Ocado, also available in supermarkets nationwide