December, 2019 - The Glass Magazine

Glass meets with Bulgari perfumer Jacques Cavallier to discover the latest editions in the Le Gemme Men collection

December 31, 2019

IT seems only natural that a perfumer like Jacques Cavallier would be born in Grasse, the capital city of perfume. With both his grandfather and father perfumers, and his first job at age 10 being in ...

Glass travels to Switzerland – and takes in a slow train, scenery and splendid hotels

Sean Sheehan

December 30, 2019

Europe, Feature, Switzerland, Travel

FIRST impressions stay inside your head and those of Switzerland are likely to be a multitude of majestic, screensaver-worthy landscapes. The Alps cover more than half the country but with only 10 per cent of ...

Glass soaks up the sun, food and art at Club Marvy, Turkey

Katrina Mirpuri

December 27, 2019

Feature, Travel

TRADITIONAL ideas of all-inclusive resorts conjure up images of crowded pools, children running wild and mediocre masses of food, but Club Marvy contradicts all the stereotypes with its independently owned, fem...

Glass reviews Billy Monk’s photographs of the outcasts of apartheid at The Container in Tokyo

Peter Yeoh

December 24, 2019

Art, Feature, Photography

Glass reviews Billy Monk: Defiance and Decadence Under Apartheid at The Container in Tokyo, and discusses the exhibition with its curator, Shai Ohayon AT A glance, you might think Billy Monk shot the photogr...

The Glass Guide to Christmas Spirits

Katrina Mirpuri

December 23, 2019

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

CHRISTMAS is always a good time to crack open something a little special to share with friends and family. For many, Bailey’s, mulled wine and sherry are an annual tradition however, here at Glass we think that...

Glass checks out the latest on the London stage

Sean Sheehan

December 23, 2019

Culture, Don't Miss: Theatre, Feature

THE neon and colourful billboards decorating the Piccadilly Theatre’s exterior are par for the course in the narrow West End streets that surround it. The classiness that distinguishes the theatre from the neig...

Glass presents fashion film by James Anastasi and Toby Weston – featuring Krow

Tina Unko

December 20, 2019

Fashion, Feature, Glass TV

WHAT does it mean to be a man? Cover star of Glass Man Winter 2019 issue, Krow Kian, enticed by the flame, sees a future that may come to pass. This is his dream, a nightmare of temptation. As a tr...

Glass meets film director and vegan activist Nina Messinger

Nicola Kavanagh

December 20, 2019

Culture, Feature, Human Rights

Going vegan to save the world Glass meets film director and vegan activist Nina Messinger to discover why Veganism has gone from a fringe movement to the planet’s greatest hope When the United Nations en...

De Fursac arrives in the UK with Selfridges pop up

Simone Williams

December 19, 2019

Fashion, News

DE FURSAC has launched in England, opening a pop-up at Selfridges in London. The modern French menswear brand has added to their network of 54 boutiques worldwide, and chosen to foray into the UK market, with a...

Glass presents Strike a Pose – a fashion film by Alyssa Boni

Emma Hart

December 19, 2019

Fashion, Glass TV, News

SPRUNG from the glossy pages of the Winter issue of Glass to your screens, Director Alyssa Boni focuses her lens to the possibilities of Bulgari accessories. Jewel-like craftsmanship, gem-inspired studs and...

Ai Wei Wei’s latest exhibition explores 20 years of political tension

Hannah Crosbie

December 19, 2019

Art, Avant Art, Exhibitions, Feature

PERHAPS one of the most prolific Chinese artists (and most critical of its government) Ai Wei Wei has just made his mid-western debut in new exhibition Bare Life, a show in two parts with work spanning 20 years...

Dior x Rimowa collaborate on luxury travel capsule collection

Simone Williams

December 18, 2019

Fashion, News

RIMOWA has teamed up with Dior for the ultimate luggage collaboration, just in time for the leading label’s 2020 summer men’s shows. Designed by Artistic Director Kim Jones, Dior has collaborated with the cl...

F is for…Fendi’s festive bag hunt

Simone Williams

December 18, 2019

Fashion, News

CHRISTMAS in Rome is a dream – and this year, Fendi is celebrating its hometown, with the release of a video dedicated to finding their iconic bags hidden at a spectacular location. Fendi...

Fashion designer Mowalola’s Silent Madness exhibition launches at NOW Gallery

Cara Jenkins

December 18, 2019

Art, Exhibitions, Fashion, News

THIS winter, Nigerian-born fashion designer Mowalola has collaborated with NOW Gallery to present her fully immersive exhibition, Silent Madness. Having been awarded Best New Designer at the 2018 Milan Fashion ...

Glass Christmas Gift Guide to Mince Pies

Emma Hart

December 18, 2019

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

MINCE pies have been enjoyed by the Brits and beyond since the 13th century, but still innovative bakers are finding ways to keep the pie a festive favourite. Enjoyed in the lead up to Christmas and on the 25th...

Glass presents Mirror – a beauty film by James Meakin and Oliver Bampfylde, and Beauty Director Kim Brown

Tina Unko

December 18, 2019

Beauty, Feature, Film, Glass TV

“SURREALISM is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be the shackles limiting our vision,” said Salvador Dali. Shimmer this season with Guerlain’s beautiful metallics in this reflective film b...

Michelin-starred restaurant Ming Court reveals new dim sum and making class

Cara Jenkins

December 17, 2019

Dining, Hong Kong, News

RENOWNED for profiling sophisticated menus of classic Cantonese dishes to be enjoyed in an inviting elegant atmosphere, Ming Court launches its new menu based around dim sum, the much acclaimed popular dish wit...

Fendi Design District boutique at Design Miami 2019

Lexi Fadina

December 17, 2019

Fashion, News

THIS YEAR’S annual global forum for design Design Miami has once again come to its end. While the event brought many distinguished designers, curators, artists, and critics from all over the world, Fendi Design...

Louis Vuitton announces release of new capsule collection LV² in collaboration with Nigo

Lexi Fadina

December 17, 2019

Fashion, News

LUXURY brand Louis Vuitton has announced a release of a new capsule collection for Men’s Pre-Fall 2020 - Louis Vuitton squared (LV²). For this capsule collection, creative director Virgil Abloh has partnered up...

The Glass Guide to luxury Christmas hampers and gifts

Emma Hart

December 17, 2019

Feature, Food & Drink

UNDOUBTABLY the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is the season of celebrating, feasting, and most importantly, giving. Leave your nearest and dearest feeling spoilt for choice with our exquisite selec...

Alexander McQueen drops new handbag collection – The Story

Lexi Fadina

December 16, 2019

Fashion, News

BRITISH luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen has unveiled a new series of handbags –The Story. The new handbag line is the first of the three entirely new handbag families, which will be released for Spring/S...

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