First Published in Gents Cafe Issue No. 78 Why use film when digital is now surpassing even the best film stocks? Why take the long way home? Photography is a form of art, and every art form has a unique process. In the case of film photography, the film acts as the medium in the creative process, …
First Published in Gents Cafe Issue No. 76 It would be difficult for me to pick outright 'the' one photographer I admire most since I am drawn to the art rather than the artist, consuming it one piece at a time. However, being stylistically inspired by the works of the 1950s and 1960s, there are …
Nestled at the base of Mt. Penn, Proper Noise stands as a testament to classic car restoration, specialising in the meticulous revitalization of iconic British marques. Stepping into the red brick garage, with its handsome 1900s industrial railroading architecture typical of Reading, PA, you'll immediately find cars in various stages of restoration with the gentle …
Albisloa, Liguria, Italy Viale Giacomo Matteotti, 5, 17012 Albissola Marina SV, Italy First Published in Gents Cafe Issue No. 77 Located in the Italian Riviera is Albisola, a small seaside village that has been making ceramics since the late 16th century. In addition to its artistic offerings, Albisola is a charming destination for travellers seeking a taste …
Now that truffle season is coming and it's getting time to open those bottles of Barolo, I figured I should recap a weekend in the Langhe. Nestled in the south of Piemonte in North‑Western Italy lies the Langhe, a picturesque area of rolling hills and endless rows of vineyards. Besides stunning vistas, the region is …
Imperia, Liguria, Italy | 43°53′N 8°2′E Piazza Dante Alighieri, 2, 18100 Imperia IM, Italy Caffè Pasticceria Piccardo was founded in 1905 by Giacomo Piccardo in Oneglia, now joined with Porto Maurizio creating the City of Imperia. Located in the centre of the portici, the covered shopping area of Imperia, the facade stands out in its …
Shopping can be difficult, even more so without the ability to easily go browse your local high street. I am here to give a hand with some perfect one-and-done gift ideas. Aspinal of London Travel Watch Roll $100 A simple yet overlooked element of a watch lover’s collection. It is the perfect gift for the …
It appears to be a trend on Instagram amongst men’s fashion pages: Side-Adjusted High Waisted Trousers. Is this a bad thing? Am I complaining once again about some trend? No. I for one am a big fan of this style. Often, in my opinion, the main barrier of getting into men’s clothing, especially of finely …
An often-overlooked part of the Italian coast is the island of Sardinia and the French Island of Corsica in the Tyrrhenian Sea. With the heavy influence of maritime trade, the spread of traditional drinks has extended to other regions of both countries. Credited to pirates and privateers/corsari, Mirto spread through the Mediterranean as a result of …
The great Italian philosopher and novelist Umberto Eco once said “Without Italy, Turin would be more or less the same thing. But without Turin, Italy would be very different.” There are few cities in the world that can claim a pedigree like Turin: the first capital of Italy, the heart of the Italian Risorgimento, the …
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