Design

Want List – Hannah Martin letter opener

Want List – Hannah Martin letter opener

It’s very rare that jewellery works on men. Ok, you might have thought that pile of “travelling” bracelets looked pretty cool peeping out from the cuff of your suit but really, for anyone over 25, it’s rare that anything more than a nice watch works. [Read more...]

Behind the scenes,Design

First Look – January issue

First Look – January issue

The first boxes of the January issue of Esquire have arrived in the office, featuring man of the moment Gary Barlow. The issue hits the news-stands on Monday and we’ll have some exclusive online outtakes from the shoot and interview next week.

Design,Style

The cooler face of central heating

The cooler face of central heating

 

Can a thermostat ever be cool? Apparently so. Former Apple developer and co-designer of the iPod Tony Fadell recently launched the “Nest learning thermostat”, a state-of-the-art thermostat that will look good on the wall and make your life a lot easier. [Read more...]

Design,Style

Five of the best – Desk lamps

Five of the best – Desk lamps

As we once again descend into the gloom of winter, we’ve sourced some of the most enlightening desk lamps out there, designed expressly to make your working day a little brighter (and the sight of your desk a little more bearable). [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.

Design,Motoring

The future of city cars?

The future of city cars?

Actually, don’t call it a car, call it an ‘urban concept technology study’. Audi’s electric powered show car – the Audi Urban Concept, which debuts at The Frankfurt motor show this week, defies easy pigeon-holing. [Read more...]

Design,Style

Why bikes deserve furniture too

Why bikes deserve furniture too

It’s a problem any urban cyclist will know all too well – where the hell to keep your bike. Design studio Quarterre is showcasing three stands which combine interior design with this practical need to get the bike out of the hallway so you stop banging your thigh on the handlebars. Furniture for Bikes at the London Design Festival, 18-25 Sept, www.quarterre.com

Bars,Design

Bar of the week – Above 6

Bar of the week – Above 6

Life doesn’t get much better than an al fresco early evening drink on a Manhattan rooftop which is why the new outdoor lounge Above 6 caught our eye. [Read more...]