Nestled amongst ‘old school boozers’ and ‘canal-side warehouses’ thier East End spirit flows through to their entire brand. East London Liquor Co’s mission from the very beginning has been to make great drinks that ‘don’t cost the earth’, and that they have done. As a loyal SW Londoner it is hard to admit when the […]
Gin Kitchen craft their drinks in the Surrey Hills area and can be found in luxury stores, exclusive hotels, michelin-starred restaurants and specialist spirit merchants. Their Insane Ostrich Gin caught my eye, I can’t help but judge a book on its cover – it’s my toxic trait, I’m a drinks snob both from a quality […]
Our friends over at Arterton (the guys who make those handsome garment bags) recently told us about their latest addition to their collection of desirable items: Nakata Hangers. Nakata is arguably the world’s finest hanger maker, being in existence since 1942. Their craftsmanship and Japanese woodworking technique (nankin-kanna) deliver a smoother finish, unobtainable via other […]
It had to be something spectacular to prize us off our social media sabbatical but last week we received a rather special invite. McLaren invited us to not only learn more about the cars and the brand, but also to experience two of the cars for ourselves at the infamous Top Gear track at Dunsfold. […]
It’s time to talk tech. Suave tech. Right up Dapper Chapper’s alley, tech. A piece of kit that’s both practical and sexy. A gizmo so great we haven’t stopped using it since it arrived. A device designed to make your workflow even more efficient. A tool so cool, it’s bound to turn heads. And whilst […]
Gifting a loved one – especially on Valentine’s Day – can often cause many of us to curse Mr Cupid. Thankfully, Gifts by Mint take that stress away and have done so this year by helping you think ‘inside’ the box. Filled with practical and luxurious pieces for all moods and moments, these three gift […]
Alice Made This is very popular at Dapper Chapper HQ right now. Headed up by Alice Walsh, this British jewellery brand works with aerospace engineers and local artisans to create gorgeous personal items – all from responsibly sourced materials. And its latest release – the Forge Collection – is no different. Inspired by the beauty […]
Wingback is an independent design studio that, essentially, makes really top-notch stuff. Everything produced by the London-based entity is “designed to be a pleasure to use, to improve with age and become a cherished item passed down through generations.” Wingback delivers a varied yet concise collection of products, from travel wallets and leather notebook covers, […]
Duke and Dexter Slipper It’s time to ditch the grandad slippers. Built on our custom white sole that’s purposefully designed to be lightweight, non-marking and worn both indoors + out, with Sean, we’ve made a slipper less ordinary that feels modern with old school comforts. Lined in soft and cosy shearling, it’s finished with water-resistant suede […]
A few months ago we were sent a bottle of Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino and uploaded a how-to-make a Reverse Manhattan. Personally, I was new to the brand before this but now it’s an absolute staple of my Dapper Chapper Bar. I was naturally delighted when the Italian apéritif producer invited us to try the rest […]
Torsa is a simple, clean-line offer built around product innovation, craft and style, where the detail is subtle but paramount and where the functionality to aid performance is key. Growing up spending summers in Sweden – his mother’s homeland – Beasant became au fait with the simple things in life, where fishing on the lake, no TV […]
It’s been very well documented on this blog that we love making cocktails. Whether it’s for our dinner party guests, or a comforting tipple after a long day in the city, the Dapper Chapper team is no stranger to making a delicious cocktail or two. But, I’ll admit, it’s sometimes nicer to have my drink […]
The new-wave in office-wear has been adapted considerably over the past 12 months or so, a lot of us will probably be at home in shorts at the moment what with the weather, but transitioning to more comfortable, style-led garments has been a shift for many. Adapting what was previously segmented as travel-wear and perhaps […]
Distillers of Surrey is a charming family company. Founded to make small-batch editions of gin, while being anchored by an uncompromisable attention to detail. Head Distiller Simon Sherlock and wife Lianne focus on making three types: The Aromatic; The Nautical; and The Solstice. All of which are a nod to their three young boys, hence […]
