You may already be familiar with the women’s beauty range Soap and Glory – the candy pink packaging, the retro black and white images and the kitsch taglines such as […]
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Classic Grooming: eShave
What’s a razor and a brush without a super sleek stand to rest them on? Just a standard razor and a basic brush we think you’ll find. But put them […]
Read MoreGQ Men’s Grooming Awards
We all know that the secret behind a well groomed man is, surprise surprise – good grooming products, and whether you want the low-down on the best moisturiser, post-shave balm […]
Read MoreDe-stress with Osmium for men
There’s a new grooming brand on the block – Osmiumformen.com. Other products worth checking out from the range include a Peak Performance Energise & Renew Moisturiser, Cellular Renew Anti-Ageing Crème, […]
Read MoreHand in Hand: Club Collar and Slim Tie
Summer is here and with it comes scorching temperatures, humid air and, well a pleasant change of wardrobe and styling. To save yourself from the tyranny of the weather, one […]
Read MoreA.P.C. X The Teenagers Honor Rock & Roll
I heart A.P.C. and I heart The Teenagers. Naturally, great minds tend to think alike so it was an expected symbiosis of talent for Jean Touitou to team up with […]
Read MoreMilan Vukmirovic on “The French Perspective”
“I go to L.A. and people tell me, ‘I love the way you dress, but I could never do that because everyone will think I’m gay.’ American guys worry too […]
Read MoreMedical Doctors Embrace the Bow Tie
If you’ve ever ventured down past a post to read a bit about who I am as a writer, you would know that I possess an intriguing alter-ego in that […]
Read MoreMixing It Up: Coming Soon to American Apparel
Aside from their lewd, attention-grabbing ads, everything at American Apparel pretty much conforms to a muted aesthetic. They do the basics well, but at some stage a wardrobe complete with […]
Read MoreMichael Jackson, Givenchy, and Stardust: The King of Pop Turns Androgynous
My present thinking wouldn’t regard Michael Jackson as much of a fashion-forward chap. These days, I’m more concerned with the King of Pop melting under the sweltering sun of Dubai […]
Read MoreDressed for Success: Sir Paul Smith Unites with Manchester United
If you fancy yourself a football loyalist, you would know today is a monumental day in football as England’s Manchester United and Spain’s F.C. Barcelona square off to decide who […]
Read MoreReview: Matthew Williamson for H&M
Psychedelic colours, ethnic patterns, and bohemian details. That’s what Matthew Williamson splashed out for his summer H&M line for men. It was a literal kaleidoscope that spoke to the past, […]
Read MoreThe MySuit Experience
In concluding my previous post on Rick Ross, I got on the topic of tailoring and how the attentive touch of a sartor could render even Rick Ross into a […]
Read MoreBalmania Skips Men This Season
Balmania—the excessive craze for anything contrived by fashion house, Balmain. Last spring, Christophe Decarnin of Balmain served up some exquisitely tailored, shoulder augmented jackets spirited by a Michael Jackson meets […]
Read MoreRick Ross Shows Big Boys Can Fashionably Hang
I’m not a fan of Rick Ross. As a matter of fact, I’ve never had a single Rick Ross tune on heavy rotation so I post this “Magnificent” video not […]
Read MoreFrolicking & Fashion: Carlo Brandelli on Keepie?Uppie
I’m not a quote, unquote fashion designer, but I wonder if Carlo Brandelli will take me up on his offer, seeing as I am a fashion journalist. My heydays of […]
Read MoreGet Suspended!
Either Steve Erkel’s legend presided over the proceedings of the spring shows in New York or tis the season to be suspended since braces were out in full force. Notwithstanding […]
Read MoreCummerbunds Turn Practical
Hark, men’s fashion is exuding a renewed optimism, with jarring silhouettes and inspired tailoring shaking up tradition. The cummerbund is a case in point. When Stuckey & Murray reinvented the […]
Read MoreWhite Socks and Black Dress Shoes…Finally Acceptable?
In comparison to our female counterparts, menswear can be viewed as rigid. To some, the stoic tradition that defines men’s fashion is what keeps things on an even keel. For […]
Read MoreLabel Whore Redefined: 88-Keys’ Love for Polo Ralph Lauren
There’s one thing to be a label whore in that your love for high-end brand names is far-reaching and shows no real particular bias. Then there’s 88-Keys. This record producer, […]
Read MoreCome Winter, Come Summer, Rock A Perforated Number!
For a minute, last summer, I was firmly convinced that an upheaval in Thom Browne’s sockless trend was on the cards. The Sartorialist and Face Hunter had spotted a few […]
Read MoreCathy Horyn’s Synopsis of The Men’s Shows
“The way I see it is that all the men’s designers have to prove to the consumers that they need these clothes. There must be a compelling reason, if your […]
Read MoreKanye’s Boon of Advice: Gay Men Can Dress!
Even though he has the proclaimed ego the size of the equator, you can’t knock Kanye’s nuggets of wisdom, as far-fetched as they sometimes may seem. His latest commentary on fashionable […]
Read MoreCould it be? A Marc by Marc Jacobs store in London!
Rumors mills can be a dastardly thing, but when Marc Jacobs is involved you can’t help but rub your hands together in excitement! According to Vogue, Jacobs will be opening […]
Read MoreLab Series Skincare for Men: The Art to Flawless Skin
Fact: men crave flawless skin. I know this because a male friend of mine is constantly asking for skincare tips. No he’s not gay. There seems to be a pervading […]
Read MorePointless Fashion Gets Even Better: Smoking Mittens!
Fashion and functionality continue to scale newer and zanier heights. First, a bullet proof pocket square (I’m as bewildered as you are) and now a winter mitt that permits smokers […]
Read MoreZac Posen to design menswear?
It’s all very hush hush, but the much heralded womenswear designer, Zac Posen, could be venturing into the market of menswear!
Read MoreLeather trousers for men: Very right…or very wrong?
If you’re brave enough to take the trend head on then here are some top tips…
Read MorePlay with Givenchy…
Justin Timberlake…you may or may not like him but one thing is for sure: you must respect him Even if you’re not a fan of the singer you have got to […]
Read MoreCheck This New Trend Out!
It seems as though designers have found inspiration from the Scottish highlands this season as runways at the Autumn/Winter 2008 shows saw the return of the check.
Read MoreMan?Scara Anyone? YSL and Stuart Pilkington of Big Brother UK Launches Touche Éclat for Men
Stuart Pilkington, Launch of the 'Touche Eclat For Men' by YSL at Selfridges London From murses to man?girdles, manties to man leggings, the feminization of all things men is reaching […]
Read MoreAndre 3000 Delineates Dressing and Sexuality
“People feel like, just because you like to dress well … that don’t mean you’re gay! I don’t know where that came from! My thing is the 1930s. You had […]
Read MoreFrom a Shirt to a Dress: The Extremes of Androgynous Fashion, Part Deux
Subverting masculine fashion is something that women have managed to conquer and they don’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. They did it with the suit and it appears […]
Read MoreSkirts for Men? Marc Jacobs Gives the Green Light
A little over a month ago in the quaint town of Poitiers in western France, a gentleman by the name of Dominique Moreau engages in a movement against the rigid, […]
Read MoreTigi B for Men!
Settle for nothing but perfection when choosing products to use on your hair this month.
Read MoreNike: Explore your individuality
In a world dominated by mass produced disposable fashion, it can become easy to invest in cheap clothes that catch your eye in a high street store but lose their appeal when […]
Read MoreThe Polo is back…
Ok, so winter may be on its way and it’s a fact we are all well aware of. Talk of summer holiday destinations no longer dominates office lunch breaks, coats […]
Read MoreDon’t Worry, Be Happy: H&M Men’s Fall/Winter 08 Collection Doesn’t Disappoint
We promised you voluminous scarves, we promised you top-notch tailoring, and we promised you dainty knitwear and H&M aptly delivered. Several looks from the H&M Men’s Fall/Winter 2008 collection have […]
Read MoreTimeless Fashion: Investing in a Leather Jacket
Clothes shopping is somewhat like playing the stock market: you make a sound investment and it pays off beautifully in the long-term.
Read MoreThe Fuxedo: Try at your own risk!
There’s a fine line between reporting and endorsing. So I would like to take the time early on in this piece to clear the air and firmly state I am […]
Read MoreTo Wax or Not To Wax? Jay-Z and P. Diddy Have Answers to the Question
I’ve loved and supported the many decisions both P. Diddy and Jay-Z have made in their respective careers as musicians, entertainers, and business moguls, but the buck stops here! Word […]
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