Archives for the ‘Art & Culture’ Category

The Gentry Reader: Stories of longing

The Gentry Reader: Stories of longing

Sometimes we all need a helping hand when perusing the vast expanses and endless possibilities of the local bookstore. It's not always easy to make a smart choice when each and every publication boasts quotes of "Brilliant!" and "A modern classic". Thus, Gentry have devised an informed guide to some of the most provocative […]

Category: Art & Culture, 5 best



Time of The Season

A great deal of the gentry who make up that spiffing elite called Society reside in castles and manors on vast estates in the country and need to visit London on occasion to take care of various business matters, snort through the foul air and — historically — attend Parliament, which sits from February […]

Category: Art & Culture, Style, Lifestyle



How and when to wear a cane

Whereas a gentleman carries an umbrella or a walking stick he "wears" a cane. The umbrella and the walking stick are functional accoutrements; but a gentleman's cane is a finishing touch to his wardrobe. He should give equal attention to the selection of his cane as to his choice of wardrobe, the […]

Category: Art & Culture, Style, Lifestyle



No Cannes do

The Cannes Film Festival was designed as a reaction against the 'suspicious' dominance of the Italians and Germans at the the Venice Film Festival. Thus, it has always bestowed a deep critical affection upon daring storytellers not afraid to strut beyond the comfort zone of the industry. Such a desire to facilitate 'the new' […]

Category: Celebrity, Art & Culture, Film



Gentry sounds: Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Angles

Proving that Essex boys really can do it better, these beareded maestros have produced one of the records of the year. Seemingly a flippant summer rant - all squelched beats and snarky chats - given a little time and consideration, 'Angles' has a lot to say and some way of saying it.

Category: Art & Culture, Music