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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CONTENTSJANUARY2014<br />
COVER IMAGE:<br />
Pierce Brosnan, shot by Terry O’Neill for<br />
Hackett London, Interview, p. 12<br />
40<br />
76<br />
19<br />
108<br />
90<br />
48<br />
features<br />
12 STYLE SPY<br />
Pierce Brosnan turns on the charm in a unique photoshoot by<br />
Terry O’Neill for Hackett<br />
19 DINNER WITH THE DAREDEVILS<br />
From Mayfair to the mountains, Ben Fogle talks wining, dining<br />
and living life on the edge<br />
24 PSYCHO ON STAGE<br />
American Psycho makes its mark in London as one of the last<br />
stories you’d expect to be told by musical theatre<br />
26 WHISPERS FROM THE PAST<br />
JACK WATKINS gets acquainted with our predecessors through<br />
a new book that delves into the world of Georgian London<br />
style<br />
play<br />
88 GOLF MAJORS ON PERFORMANCE<br />
All eyes are back on Volkswagen with the launch of their new GTI<br />
90 IF IT LOOKS LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS…<br />
NEIL BRISCOE gets behind the wheel of the Mercedes 300SL<br />
Gullwing, an absolute legend in motor-racing<br />
travel<br />
108 BLUE PLANET<br />
KARI ROSENBERG escapes to the Maldives to unwind and<br />
explore the marvels of its crystal clear waters<br />
112 FOR ALL SEASONS<br />
Indulge in a luxury alpine escape, offering skiing excellence for<br />
both families and sporting enthusiasts<br />
48 BEST FASHION FORWARD<br />
JACK PHILLIPS looks at the brands using London as a platform<br />
to the international design stage<br />
work<br />
76 MAKING A COMEBACK<br />
ANDY ROSENBAUM charts a positive turn of events for UK banks<br />
regulars<br />
31 fashion<br />
55 WATches + Jewellery<br />
75 work<br />
83 play<br />
87 MOTORing<br />
95 food & drink<br />
103 travel<br />
117 Property
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