Doing the Continental
Frank Sinatra had it about right: “It's very subtle, the Continental, because it does what you want it to do.” I had spent the morning driving down relatively busy A roads behind a Ferrari 599 but was perfectly happy that I had got the better of the deal. It’s no hardship being cocooned in the plush cockpit of a Bentley Continental GT Speed listening to John Humphrys detailing the latest travails of our benighted government.

New edition of Brummell magazine out now
In this month’s edition of Brummell we celebrate the concept of bespoke. The term comes from Savile Row, where a customer would bespeak (speak for) a measure of cloth that was then turned into a suit. But the theory behind bespoke has long since expanded beyond the world of tailoring. Inside you will find a directory of bespoke products from attaché cases to umbrellas; a guide to personalised fragrances; a look at tailored champagnes; a guide to commissioning portraits; and the insider’s scoop on the most customisable city in the world: New York.

Art meets design in Berkeley Square
Worrying about the safety of one's investments is not good for the digestion or complexion, so Brummell is looking to art and design as an asset to enjoy while its value appreciates in the safety of one's home. During Frieze week, October 15th to 19th, DesignArt London is bringing together work from 40 of the world’s top design galleries, but get in quick - last year the work sold within minutes.

Watches and fast cars
What exudes exclusivity and sophistication more than a perfectly engineered limited edition timepiece to match an obediently purring sports car with 510 break horsepower? Brummell has teamed up with watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre and car manufacturer Aston Martin for an evening of champagne and canapes to celebrate exquisitely crafted design - and you have the chance to win one of 25 pairs of tickets to attend the event on September 8.