The City Magazine
January arrives like an unwelcome visitor after the festivities of the previous month. A somewhat sharp shock following the excesses of New Year’s Eve, the return to the office can be a tough ask for even the most committed of workers, and those long dark months from January to March always feel like a bit of an ordeal. Still, onward and upward... And there will be plenty to look forward to this year – World Cup anyone? Oh, wait... I said look forward to.... Well, there will be numerous other sporting diversions to amuse and distract. Andy Murray will defend his Wimbledon title – likely to be gripping stuff – while the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will see Sir Chris Hoy attempt to compete one last time for gold on home soil before his rumoured retirement. It’s the stuff great headlines are made of. Elsewhere, in the business world, reports of an economic upturn mean good things for UK banks (p. 76) while the opening of American Psycho the musical in Islington should provide a rather humorous look at life (and death) in the rat race, (p. 24). We are honoured this month to feature Pierce Brosnan as our cover star. His exclusive shoot for Hackett with renowned photographer Terry O’Neill has produced a series of striking images, which capture not only Brosnan’s warmth and style, but his charisma and playful side too (p. 12). Our fashion shoot provides inspiration for stylish winter woollens to keep out the cold (p. 40) and Ben Fogle reminds us that, however hard that morning commute might be, it’s nothing compared to walking across cracking crevasse fields, with a mile-long drop beneath you (p. 19). Terrifying stuff.
January arrives like an unwelcome visitor after the
festivities of the previous month. A somewhat sharp
shock following the excesses of New Year’s Eve, the
return to the office can be a tough ask for even the
most committed of workers, and those long dark
months from January to March always feel like a bit
of an ordeal. Still, onward and upward...
And there will be plenty to look forward to this year – World Cup anyone?
Oh, wait... I said look forward to.... Well, there will be numerous other sporting
diversions to amuse and distract. Andy Murray will defend his Wimbledon title –
likely to be gripping stuff – while the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will see
Sir Chris Hoy attempt to compete one last time for gold on home soil before his
rumoured retirement. It’s the stuff great headlines are made of. Elsewhere, in the
business world, reports of an economic upturn mean good things for UK banks
(p. 76) while the opening of American Psycho the musical in Islington should
provide a rather humorous look at life (and death) in the rat race, (p. 24). We are
honoured this month to feature Pierce Brosnan as our cover star. His exclusive
shoot for Hackett with renowned photographer Terry O’Neill has produced
a series of striking images, which capture not only Brosnan’s warmth and
style, but his charisma and playful side too (p. 12). Our fashion shoot provides
inspiration for stylish winter woollens to keep out the cold (p. 40) and Ben Fogle
reminds us that, however hard that morning commute might be, it’s nothing
compared to walking across cracking crevasse fields, with a mile-long drop
beneath you (p. 19). Terrifying stuff.
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Cordwainer Cool<br />
<strong>The</strong> Australian-born shoe maker<br />
Sebastian Tarek cut his teeth in some<br />
of the West End’s most reputable<br />
bespoke and couture shoe making<br />
firms. Since launching his own label<br />
in 2011 the demand for his handstitched<br />
detailing and meticulous<br />
craftsmanship has exploded.<br />
Operating from his East London<br />
studio in Arnold Circus, his relationship<br />
with the menswear boutique Hostem<br />
on Redchurch Street has given him the<br />
platform to expand his customer base.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ‘three hole Gibson’, ‘Monk’, and<br />
‘two hole Derby’ are just a few examples<br />
of the styles in his repertoire, testament<br />
to his unfailing attention to the history<br />
of his craft. “I work exclusively as a<br />
bespoke shoe maker, so every client is<br />
measured up for their own last which<br />
defines the shoes shape and fit” says<br />
Tarek. “I am trying to create a West End<br />
service in an East End setting and allow<br />
people to enjoy the experience of having<br />
something made specifically for them.”<br />
D sebastiantarek.com<br />
Very Niche Jewellery<br />
<strong>The</strong> history of Zoe & Morgan is derived from globetrotting<br />
parents, exotic cultures and an appreciation of old world charm,<br />
adventure and style. As a business and a family they developed<br />
their appreciation of craft and process through watching their<br />
father make jewellery in his own workshop.<br />
<strong>The</strong> culmination of this is a shop in Primrose Hill and a<br />
collection that utilises a host of materials, including diamonds,<br />
tanzanite crystal and the odd shard of meteor – yes, rock from<br />
outer space! Although the brother/sister designer duo adopt a<br />
niche aesthete in the boho, rock inspired collection, the sheer<br />
durability of the pieces mean they evoke a distinct identity. “I<br />
think men enjoy wearing jewellery and it’s a sign of a confident<br />
man who knows who he is and what he enjoys” says codesigner<br />
Morgan. “Men identify with the meanings behind the<br />
designs, and through that the jewellery has greater significance.”<br />
D zoeandmorgan.com
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