[CLOSED] Competition: ESPA Life at Corinthia

Earlier this year ESPA opened its first new concept spa ESPA Life at the refurbished Corinthia Hotel London; today Ape to Gentleman bring you news of an opportunity to experience all it has to offer, and stay at the luxurious Corinthia hotel. ‘What’s so good about that’ you may ask? We’re about to tell you… ESPA Life at Corinthia offers an extensive repertoire of treatments for men and women, many of which have been specially developed... Read More

St Martins Lane and Vinyl Factory Launch Concept Store

Morgans Hotel Group is hosting The Vinyl Factory for a retail residency in the Front Room of it’s London property, St Martins Lane. You may already have been aware of this partnership, but I wanted to share with you some recent photos from the gallery.  The UK-based Vinyl Factory has been producing art, music and limited edition collectibles since 2008, and will hold this pop-up concept store in the Front Room until May 29, 2011. During this retail... Read More

Morgans Hotel Group Unveil the Mondrian SoHo

Mondrian SoHo, Morgans Hotel Group’s third Mondrian and debut hotel property in downtown Manhattan, officially opened this week. Morgans selected Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, the visionary behind the re-imagined Mondrian Los Angeles, to create Mondrian SoHo in collaboration with the company’s renowned in-house design team. Benjamin has previously produced projects for such clients as rock star, Lenny Kravitz, best-selling Mexican author, Laura Esquivel,... Read More

Andrew Kuo: What Me Worry

Yesterday saw the release of The Standard hotel’s first book project, “What Me Worry” by artist Andrew Kuo. The book debuts under the new exclusive imprint, “Standard Press,” in conjunction with Damane Editore and D.A.P. (Distributed Art Publishers.)  Last year The Standard produced a reprint of one of Kuo’s chart pieces – “Making myself feel better for waking up at 12.21pm, on January 6th, 2009” – as a holiday gift for... Read More

Friday Five: Royal Warrant Shaving, Concorde train, Back Shaver v.2, Tree Hotel and Old (is Gold) Spice…

Kent Brushes This weeks Friday Five has a slightly different ebb and flow to it, starting with some UK heritage. G B Kent & Sons Ltd, have manufactured brushes since the eighteenth century making it one of the oldest established companies in Great Britain. Impressive. Not only that, such is their heritage and calibre of their craftsmanship, they have been granted a Royal Warrant for the last nine reigns of the British Monarchy. Very impressive. ... Read More

Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels

Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels. Luxury and boutique hotel specialists. In an age where customer service is key, Mr & Mrs Smith come up trumps. We all leave busy lifestyle’s, we want guaranteed peace of mind, we need to be sure we’re getting the best. Mr & Mrs Smith offer all this. Their stylish, well planned website offers an easy to use portal for quickly discovering your perfect hotel. All of their hotels are checked thoroughly through... Read More