How well do you know your leather? Can you tell your nappa from your nubuck, your saffiano from your suede? Leather is a material that has been used for centuries and is appreciated for its practical, durable and aesthetic qualities. Leather goods are a perennial favourite, imparting a sense of luxury
Words alone do not always suffice, so flowers have been used to conduct conversations since ancient times. The Romans graced their mosaics with depictions of flower arrangements, and the Victorians created an entire secret language from flowers, with intricate meanings going well beyond red roses for romance. Daffodils, for example, symbolised chivalry, whilst
“My Dad teaches English, and he says arranging the books on your shelf is an act of literary criticism.” – Gabby Wood, Literary Director of the Booker Prize Foundation Porter Riley believes that a bookcase is inherently personal: a collection of narratives, biographies, travel tips and artefacts which have been uniquely
Porter Riley knew what it meant to love and be loved: to father, and to be fathered. With his legacy in mind – and with Father’s Day fast approaching – we present a selection of charming gifts for Dad, little luxuries to thank fathers around the world for the special role they
