Stars of the screen September 19, 2012 There is a pleasing symmetry to the renewed popularity of the home projector. Back in the early days of film, all the way back in the 1890s, the cinematograph was the only way most people could experience the thrill of the moving picture. Devices like the Lumière Brothers cinematograph – a film camera and projector [...]
In defence of the skeuomorph September 19, 2012 Apple’s new phone has already become the single most coveted thing in the history of human existence, storming past the Holy Grail, basic sustenance, love and even existence itself (posing some difficult ontological questions that people are too distracted by the iPhone 5 to properly consider). Ahead of the official launch tomorrow, Apple has begun [...]
Bloomberg’s beast of a relay September 19, 2012 If the Olympics has left you itching to bask in your own bit of athletic glory but without putting in the hours, there’s still time to enter Bloomberg’s Square Mile Relay this Thursday. And with 10 miles per ten-man team, you only have to go flat out for a mile in your attempt to win [...]
This Cee’d is a dad-car with bite September 18, 2012 Fatherhood is far from dull, except when it comes to motoring. First, you have to get a car with at least four seats, rather than two. Then, your primary considerations are how much stuff it can carry and how economical it is. Perhaps the Volvo 240 epitomised this best: the squarest car of all time, [...]
Car Talk September 18, 2012 Smart Forstars coupé concept goes on display Smart is introducing this electrically-driven Smart Forstars coupé concept at next week’s Paris motor show. The car seats two passengers, has a glass roof above – hence the name – and has a video projector in the bonnet, which is certain never to make production. What is interesting [...]
The locks lowdown September 17, 2012 FASHION moves so fast it is often hard to keep up. Gone are the days of the mods and rockers, collections being shown in the spring and the spring/summer 2013 collections having been broadcast across London only in the last few days, it all becomes very confusing. Should we be wearing autumn styles now or [...]
Business as usual at London Fashion Week September 17, 2012 British designers have achieved the balance between creative flair and commercial nous London Fashion Week has been another creative success – British designers know they have nothing left to prove on that front. But its success over the past few seasons is increasingly owed to its shrewd business acumen. Traditionally, the capital has been criticised [...]
Elba: the majestic Little Tuscany September 16, 2012 IN THE summer, the British head for Tuscany, lured by the classic Italian combination of sun, scenery, fine food and wine. But the Italians themselves head for sleepy Elba, “Tuscany’s island”, with its 150 spotless beaches, romantic villages and breathtaking mountains. Although is a National Park of outstanding natural beauty, tiny Elba is perhaps best [...]
The Lexus Ultimate Yacht Experience September 16, 2012 YOU MAY ask yourself why Lexus is taking people on a yacht to the Isle of Wight. Well, because there is more to the Lexus brand than making cars. Its “Experiences” packages, which are available to anyone, not just those who own a Lexus, range from chocolate tasting to shooting trips. I’m always one to [...]
Rocha: the man of every moment September 13, 2012 There is only one day to go before John Rocha shows his spring/summer 2013 collection to a full house of the industry’s most prominent editors and buyers – and he’s calm. So calm, in fact, that his relaxed demeanour is in stark contract to the chaos around him, as models rush in from various castings [...]