Competitions

Win a year’s membership at Bacanal

Win a year’s membership at Bacanal

Bacanal may have discovered the best thing to do with your Saturday night – and it’s on a Saturday afternoon. [Read more...]

Music,Style

Autumn tailoring – with Noah and the Whale

Autumn tailoring – with Noah and the Whale

Flashes of colour, mixed separates, clashing patterns and contrasting cloths – this season is all about experimentation with traditional fabrics. As demonstrated by England’s foremost nu-folk romantics Noah and the Whale.  [Read more...]

Smart Buys,Style

Smart Buy – Uniqlo +J Tech Coat

Smart Buy – Uniqlo +J Tech Coat

The technical jacket has taken a style battering over the last few years. Whether it be the ubiquitous black North Face jacket or, even worse, fleece it’s been harder than ever to find an original, wearable version. [Read more...]

Behind the scenes,Design

First Look – Justin Timberlake

First Look – Justin Timberlake

The first boxes of the December issue of Esquire have arrived in the office, featuring singer, actor and man of the moment Justin Timberlake. The issue hits the news-stands on Thursday.

Competitions,Film

Win tickets to The Rum Diary Premiere

Win tickets to The Rum Diary Premiere

Johnny Depp’s new movie, The Rum Diary hits cinemas on November 11 and to mark the occasion we’re offering two tickets to the UK Premiere in London next week. [Read more...]

Gaming

Battlefield 3 smack talk guide

Battlefield 3 smack talk guide

Remember the days when you used to love first-person shooting games? You know, back when you could still move an inch without some 13-year-old gimp sticking you in the back, dancing on your head and spitting abuse through his headset? Sadly, there’s no hiding from the fact that shooters are designed to be played online, against real people, 13-year-old gimps though they may be. [Read more...]

Style

Layering: you may have heard of it, here’s how to do it

Layering: you may have heard of it, here’s how to do it

Far from being an excuse to throw a good jacket over some shiny shirt from 2003, a skilfully layered outfit should maintain the line and look without compromising on warmth or durability. Your jumper is at the heart, with roll-necks, V-necks, crews and cardigans providing a whole host of layering opportunities. Here’s a quick guide to achieving the artfully layered look, whatever your knit. [Read more...]

Smart Buys,Style

Smart Buy – Wigwam socks

Smart Buy – Wigwam socks

Your mother said you can never have enough underwear. Our shop of the month, Goodhood, agree. Which is why they’ve brought in Wigwam, a brand who makes socks even the fussiest mother would agree with. They come in a multitude of colours but we’re sticking with the subtle navy and white mix. We like colour as much as the next person but you can’t host a party on your ankles every day of the week. (The Goohood Store , £14)