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The Take Cover Project – Jenson Button

The Take Cover Project – Jenson Button

It being the first weekend of the new F1 season, it’s a good time to unveil the 20th birthday cover sent by 2009 World Champion, McLaren-Mercedes driver and Wagon Wheel advocate Jenson Button, just confirmed as the fastest man in practice over in Melbourne – good luck to him on Sunday. [Read more...]

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The polo for Japan

The polo for Japan

In light of the recent earthquake in Japan, a number of brands and designers have released products aimed at raising funds to support victims. Hackett London have now launched their own effort, the limited edition ‘Hope’ polo, [Read more...]

Gaming

Late again Dr Nukem?

Click to playLate again Dr Nukem?

Duke Nukem Forever, 12 years in the making, practically an industry joke it has taken so long to reach gamers, was finally due to hit shelves in May… but guess what? That’s right, it’s delayed. Again. Till June. At least Gearbox seems to have a sense of humour about it – well, it has to really. If it does eventually come out, and don’t hold your breath, then check it out for serious nostalgia as well as some filthy FPS fun.

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Label watch – Bagua

Label watch – Bagua

If like us, you spent large portions of your childhood idolising ninjas, your once-abandoned ambitions could be revived thanks to Parisian brand Bagua Shoes, whose martial arts-influenced footwear line has just been released in the UK for the first time. [Read more...]

20th anniversary special

The Take Cover Project – Goldie

The Take Cover Project – Goldie

Jungle and drum’n’bass pioneer, DJ and visual artist
Tell us about your cover.
I was really excited to do an Esquire 20th anniversary cover. It’s been a massive magazine for a very long time that has always had a real dapper style. When we first got approached to design
one I thought it was going to be a tricky process, but then
I thought a cover girl reminiscent of the Fifties style would suit it perfectly. I look forward to seeing all the other covers.
Today’s cover is from jungle and drum’n’bass pioneer, DJ and visual artist Goldie.   [Read more...]

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Guest blog – the professional connoisseur

Guest blog – the professional connoisseur

In this guest post, Moncef Nasri offers an insight into the unusual and unpredictable world of professional connoisseurship. As a specialist in sourcing the very best and most obscure items for some of the world’s most successful and demanding people, he uses his knowledge and experience to fulfil the brief, no matter how specific: [Read more...]

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Get the Woody Allen look

Get the Woody Allen look

Woody Allen’s latest London-set picture, in cinemas now, provoked some predictably ‘mixed’ reviews. No news there then, so let’s change the subject and talk about his glasses instead. [Read more...]

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The Esquire Business School – Procuring investment

Click to playThe Esquire Business School – Procuring investment

Term has commenced at the Esquire Business School, in association with Sony VAIO. The second installment in our series, here we approach the subject of procuring investment with young entrepreneur, Nicko Williamson of Climatecars. [Read more...]