Protected: Tonsorial Tennis
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Dandyism on the Terraces
DR Congo’s ‘superfan’ will be cheering on his team from Mexico, after being detained on spurious visa charges, while a substitute takes his place as Congo’s living sculpture. A familiar fixture has been taking its place among the hordes of cheering fans for every match played by the Democratic Republic of The Congo in the… … Keep Reading
RIP David Hockney
With the sad passing of artistic and sartorial titan David Hockney, Tom Hodgkinson recalls an enlightening encounter with him in 2010, at Hockney’s home in Yorkshire. Earlier this year, I travelled to East Yorkshire to interview Mr. David Hockney, whom I consider to be a man of style, taste and considerable humility. On arriving at… … Keep Reading
Why “Wuthering Heights” is Pure Gothic
Gustav Temple defends Emerald Fennell’s much-maligned adaptation of Emily Bronte’s novel on the grounds that it out-gothics other pretenders. It must be admitted that my viewing of Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights was already primed to be enjoyable. It was Valentine’s Day, the day after the film’s release. It was pouring with rain that night. Among… … Keep Reading
The Grand Flâneur Walk
2026’s saunter sans purpose proved the most spectacular and well attended Grand Flan ever. We came, we flanned, we sauntered, and, unexpectedly, we conquered a tiny portion of England’s increasingly drab capital. Over one hundred and fifty immaculately dressed flâneurs and flâneuses assembled in the premises of Courtyard Wine Cellars, Covent Garden on Sunday 17th… … Keep Reading
Champagne Charlie
Gustav Temple spends an afternoon sipping fizz with bon vivant, cabaret performer, dapper chanteur and host of the Candlelight Club. Photos by Soulstealer Photography. When your parents named you Champagne Charlie, was this because they were fans of the music hall performer George Leybourne?I wouldn’t have thought they had any idea who George Leybourne was.… … Keep Reading
Whatever Happened to Miss Martindale?
Gustav Temple recalls a near encounter with by far The Chap’s most singular columnist. 2004 was a busy year for The Chap, then five years into publication. The Sheridan Club held its very first meeting at the Wheatsheaf in Fitzrovia, a letter from Captain Rosco ‘Biscuits Fruit’ van Noote won the best letter competition in… … Keep Reading
The Silver Vixen
Miss Martindale’s short-lived column for the Chap provided much needed advice, in 2004, on how young ladies should dress and comport themselves. Welcome to the Ladies’ Smoking Room – and you must welcome me too, for with my appointment as your Resident Ladies’ Columnist, I make my debut into the world of the Woman Worker.… … Keep Reading
Gentleman’s Relish Withdrawn
Mass spluttering at the breakfast table of gentlemen across the land results from announcement that Patum Peperium is no longer available. Shocking news came last week when the manufacturers of Patum Peperium: the Gentleman’s Relish announced they would be ceasing production. Patum Peperium has been gracing the hot buttered breakfast toast of gentlemen from Kolkata… … Keep Reading
Protected: Timothy Everest Interview
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The 2026 Chap Olympiad
The Tournament of Tomfoolery returns after seven years in the wilderness. After a hiatus of seven years, during which time many chaps and chapettes have forgotten how to toss a cucumber sandwich on a plate or ride a bicycle while holding a teacup and saucer, The Chap Olympiad is back on Saturday 18th July, from… … Keep Reading
Protected: Gilbert & George
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