Official male grooming supplier to the England Football Team

Nivea For Men is now the official male grooming supplier to the England Football Team. Wondering what Rooney and company will be using to keep their skin in shape this summer then look no further as the folks at Nivea For Men packed the footballers Louis Vuitton luggage with two easy to use kits to ensure the England boys looks their best when (not if) they lift that famous trophy! The products are ideal for players, travelling fans, supporters and Father’s Day. First in... Read More

Father’s Day Fragrance Ideas from Hugo Boss

Father’s Day is just around the corner, on June 20th so why not consider a Hugo Boss fragrance for Dad? A person’s scent reveals a lot about their character, use the Hugo Boss quick guide below to match his personality with the appropriate scent: If your Father is: Mr Successful A masculine, stylish man who is suave and smooth. He’s not easily influenced by the latest trends and exudes a calm confidence. Choose: BOSS Bottled. BOSS Bottled is a modern classic and has sold... Read More

Ape to Gentleman speak with rugby superstar and true gent Jonny Wilkinson

Ape to Gentleman were delighted to speak with world rugby’s superstar and true gentleman Jonny Wilkinson. Jonny was preparing for an upcoming match for his club side RC Toulon v. Cardiff in the 2010 Amlin Challenge Cup Final, but we were lucky enough to steal a few moments of his time and ask the following questions, enjoy! CB: Jonny, you’ve played for your country 78 times and the British Lions 6, scoring over a thousand points, won the World Cup and scored one of the most... Read More

Want a famous smile for free?

You may or may not have read my recent post on ‘The triumphant Oral-B Triumph 5000‘ toothbrush – for those of you who did, I hope you enjoyed it, picked one up and are now reaping the benefits? Photo’s via flickr: Chris Brown Photography and hunter..’s photostream Regardless of whether you did or didn’t read my post, now seemed like the perfect time to remind all apes and gents to keep on top of their oral hygiene as it happens to be National... Read More

World Cup Skin Care Survival Guide for Men

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa this summer then you’ll no doubt be aware that the weather in South Africa, despite it being their winter, will still be dry, hot and warmer than a European summer. Combine the weather with emotional England games, over-indulgence in alcoholic beverages and a lack of sleep likely, we’ve decided to put together our World Cup Skin Care Survival Guide for Men – a quick and... Read More

Polo Classic Fragrances to Go…

Travelling laws are getting more stringent by the year; the scene of ‘distressed’ holiday makers frantically rooting through their previously perfectly packed luggage has become all to regular. You’re then forced to dispose of nearly new toiletries in the bin, which no doubt some more astute employee at the airport will be making a small fortune from. Grooming brands are slowly but surely recognising this issue, and are starting to produce travel sized products of... Read More

What Would You Trade?

This is a tough one… What would you trade for an all inclusive trip to the World Cup? Think about it, what are the tickets actually worth to you? The opportunity to watch an epic battle as each team fights for their country’s pride and adoration, the opportunity for you to say “I was there”. Perhaps you would trade your new car? Or maybe ’Socrates’ the much loved family cat would be a fair trade? Luckily Gentlemen, you don’t have to. Hyundai are inviting... Read More

Marc Jacobs Bang

For the first time in is career Marc Jacobs is going to appear in an advert for the Marc Jacobs brand, for his new fragrance called Marc Jacobs Bang. The talented American fashion designer has gotten so “personal” with his new fragrance that not only is he appearing in the adverts but he’ll be appearing lying naked on a silver Mylar bed – with only an oversize bottle of the fragrance to cover his modesty. Okay then!? The scent itself has top notes of black,... Read More

My-wardrobe Urban Denim Dash

  A gentleman can never have too many pairs of denim in his wardrobe. The platform for many a classic outfit, jeans have styles have evolved over the years but the essence of great denim remains the same. Gone are the days when you’d buy your Levi’s and sit in the bath waiting for them to mould around you, nowadays online retailers such as my-wardrobe.com offer a selection of denim styles and washes to cater for most modern Gents (or Ape’s for that matter). In recognition... Read More

retaW Tokyo introduce EVELYN

retaW have expanded their range of luxury skin care and candles to five unique scents with their latest edition, Evelyn. retaW was born from a blend of natural oils and medical technology to become the latest skin care brand out of Japan. The product will expand on their existing concept of relaxing stressed skin and hair. Evelyn was created with a blend of bergamot; the sweet but sour scent of adulthood. Infused with collagen and hyaluronic acid, the combination of five essential... Read More