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Travelling in Style with Métier

Travelling in Style with Métier

Métier is a luxury leather goods house located in the London district of Mayfair. It was founded in 2017 by Melissa Morris, an immensely talented...

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Begg X Co Scottish Cashmere

Begg X Co Scottish Cashmere

  Founded by Alex Begg in 1866, Begg X Co began as a modest weaving business in Paisley, a Scottish town renowned for the iconic...

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Smythson of Bond Street

Smythson of Bond Street

  Frank Smythson opened his first boutique on London’s prestigious New Bond Street in 1887. With a vision to create functional yet exquisitely designed products,...

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First Love: Porsche 356 Series

First Love: Porsche 356 Series

Porsche 356 with co-stars Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset in Bullitt (1968) You may not recall the name of the person who stole your heart...

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Motoluxe Acquires Brexton Luggage

Motoluxe Acquires Brexton Luggage

British automotive luggage brand Brexton has been acquired by Motoluxe and relaunched with a five-piece suitcase set, tailored to fit David Gandy's 1964 Porsche 356C....

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Steve McQueen Eyewear

Steve McQueen Eyewear

Bullitt (1968) Photos: © Pictoral Press & Masheter Movie Archive / Alamy Steve McQueen Eyewear began as a collaboration between two designers united by a shared love for classic cars,...

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Steve McQueen and Boys Republic

Steve McQueen and Boys Republic

    In the early 1940s, a young Steve McQueen, afflicted by a rough home life and a series of bad decisions, found himself in...

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VIDEO: Motoluxe in St Moritz

VIDEO: Motoluxe in St Moritz

    In order to test the warmth, comfort and durability of Motoluxe Performance Tailoring, Ollie Mason, the youngest member of the Mason & Sons...

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Rallying the return of Motoluxe & the Teddy Bear Coat

Rallying the return of Motoluxe & the Teddy Bear Coat

British brand Motoluxe was established at the dawn of the automobile age, designing and making products to keep winter motorists warm, dry and comfortable. Lord...

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Following 007 to the British Seaside

Following 007 to the British Seaside

The White Cliffs of Dover are undoubtedly one of Britain’s most famous coastal landscapes, and a most appropriate location to test the performance of the...

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Camplin: The Original British Peacoat

Camplin: The Original British Peacoat

A number of conflicting yarns have been spun regarding the origin of the Peacoat, indeed the same can be said about its close relative, the...

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Alsta Watches: Timeless Craftsmanship for the Modern Adventurer

Alsta Watches: Timeless Craftsmanship for the Modern Adventurer

Alsta is a brand born from the spirit of adventure, with a rich history of crafting rugged yet elegant timepieces that have captured the imaginations...

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The Incredible History of R.S. Williams

The Incredible History of R.S. Williams

The 1960s marked the start of it all. While London thrived with art, music, and fashion, celebrated worldwide through its exports of British popular culture,...

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The Goldfinger Suit

The Goldfinger Suit

  On 17th September 1964, the third James Bond movie, Goldfinger, premiered in London, and to many, it remains the definitive 007 movie.. Bond was...

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Steve McQueen and the 1964 ISDT

Steve McQueen and the 1964 ISDT

In 1964, Steve McQueen was not just a Hollywood star; he was also an avid motorcyclist with a deep love for racing. That year, he...

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Remaking the 1964 Triumph TR6 ISDT

Remaking the 1964 Triumph TR6 ISDT

In 1964, Hollywood actor Steve McQueen, along with his friends Bud Ekins, Dave Ekins, Cliff Coleman, and John Steen, represented the United States at the...

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Hanhart 417 ES: The Return of a Legend

Hanhart 417 ES: The Return of a Legend

  Famously worn and cherished by Steve McQueen, the Hanhart 417 ES has become something of a legend in the world of horology. McQueen wore the...

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Bennett Winch: Bond's Bag Maker

Bennett Winch: Bond's Bag Maker

Bennett Winch is a British luxury brand, founded in 2014 by Robin Bennett and Robin Winch. The brand was born out of a shared desire...

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BSA is Back: A Star is Reborn

BSA is Back: A Star is Reborn

  One of the highlights of the 007 movie "Thunderball" was the sight of leather-clad Bond girl Fiona Volpe (played by Luciana Paluzzi) astride a...

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Triumph: The Movie Star Motorcycle

Triumph: The Movie Star Motorcycle

Founded in 1902, Triumph is not only one of the world's oldest and most recognised motorcycle brands, their ruggedly handsome machines possess a natural screen...

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Summer Suits by Pope & Bradley

Summer Suits by Pope & Bradley

The sun finally began to shine in London this week, so we thought we should remind everyone of the Spring/Summer collection of suits offered by...

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Birth of the Cool: Suckers for Seersucker

Birth of the Cool: Suckers for Seersucker

  Miles Davis knew the secret of staying on track when things got hot, dressing in both linen and the coolest of cotton cloth, seersucker....

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Amalgam Collection: The World's Finest Model Cars

Amalgam Collection: The World's Finest Model Cars

  Emerging from the fertile grounds of architecture and product design, Amalgam Collection has ascended in the past decade to become the paragon of model...

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The Prettiest Car

The Prettiest Car

  For classic car junkies, The Italian Job is undeniably a film that fuels the addiction. From the opening scene featuring the brilliant "Aranico" Lamborghini...

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Mr Fish: Making a Splash in The Italian Job

Mr Fish: Making a Splash in The Italian Job

  The Italian Job was filmed in 1969, long before product placement and brand sponsorship became the industry it is today, but somehow, Michael Caine’s...

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Linen: Perfect for Sticky Situations

Linen: Perfect for Sticky Situations

  James Bond has worn linen throughout his cinematic career - from dinner jacket to drawstring pants - keeping cool when the heat is on....

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George Cleverley - Bespoke Shoemaker

George Cleverley - Bespoke Shoemaker

  George Cleverley (pictured above) came into the world on August 10th, 1898, born into a lineage of shoemakers in London. He moved to Colchester,...

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Introducing Arterton: The Masters of Wardrobe Care

Introducing Arterton: The Masters of Wardrobe Care

DESIDERATA (noun.): something to be desired, from mid-17th century Latin.   Arterton define themselves as a London-based design atelier of sartorial and lifestyle "desiderata". They...

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Going Underground

Going Underground

Whether you own a single, cherished historic vehicle, or a fleet of modern supercars, a vital consideration is where, and how, these prized possessions should...

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The Thomas Crown Timepieces

The Thomas Crown Timepieces

Steve McQueen's "Thomas Crown" style didn't stop with the clothes, it extended to all facets of the film including the unusual and distinctive watches. The...

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