Manhunt: The search for the “Perfect” Man, is it you…?

Women everywhere dream of the perfect man. And, with his rugged good looks, the central photograph appears to be Mr Right. Britain’s manliest man would have George Clooney’s silvery hair, the piercing eyes of Gerard Butler, the nose of Brad Pitt, the strong jawline of Jason Statham and the body of Daniel Craig. A survey by the makers of The Bluebeards Revenge, a new shaving product said to help reduce stubble growth by 40 per cent, found these attributes would make the most... Read More

Man 2 by Paul Smith

Seasons change, colours become brighter or softer while suit shapes fill out and slim down and it’s no surprise that 2010 sees Paul Smith’s refreshingly different fragrance, Paul Smith Man (launched in 2009), undergo an reinvention. Introducing Paul Smith Man 2. This new fragrance takes wood, fougère and fruit notes mixing them into a sophisticated cocktail of sensual aromas. Paul Smith Man 2 both contrasts and compliments Paul Smith Man. These two modern fragrances reflect... Read More

Competition: Sean John Jet Set bag Twitter Giveaway

For those who were unfortunate to miss out on the Aramis Bag, Ape to Gentleman is giving you the chance to set the world to rights with a Sean John Jet Set bag. “Jet Set Bag for him is a Sleek and compact must have bag, perfect for everyday activities, whether to carry paper work, gym clothes or get away for an Unforgivable holiday be assured to look the part.“ To win this exclusive bag, all you have to do is follow Ape to Gentleman on Twitter and tweet why you think “P.... Read More

Tauer Perfumes

Fragrance enthusiast + PHD in Chemistry + Natural Talent = Extraordinary scents. In the male grooming world, as editor of Ape to Gentleman, you occasionally stumble across something special and Andy Tauer is, special, a natural talent. He’s also a scientist with a PHD in chemistry, who turned his love of fragrance into a hobby when, five year’s ago, he began to mix scents for his family and friends. So extraordinary were these creations that word began to spread and Andy... Read More

Invisible Zinc Review

Whilst hunting for new and improved sunscreen recently, in light of a trip to the South of France, I came across a review of Invisible Zinc at SCforM. My next port of call was Selfridges in London where despite a slightly shoddy display c/o Selfridges, I managed to get hold of everything I wanted. I’m a fan of mineral sunscreen for it’s kindness to sensitive skin (many people are allergic to sunscreens) – a favourite of mine is Avene Very High Protection Cream SPF 50+,... Read More

Interview: Tracey Cox from Man MOT (Monday Opportunity to Talk)

A common myth about men is that we don’t like to talk about our problems; we do, we just don’t want anyone to find out about them. For them to become public is a threat to our masculinity, right? Wrong, but unfortunately that’s the way most men perceive it. Thankfully Gents we no longer have to suffer in silence, Man MOT (Monday Opportunity to Talk) have given us a portal to discuss those more sensitive issues with an expert, embarrassment free and from the sanctuary... Read More

Unreal!? Roger Federer trick shot.

An interesting video appeared in the Ape to Gentleman inbox this fine Monday morning concerning true gent and tennis legend Roger Federer. While the Gillette team were on a photo shoot with the 16-time (and counting) Grand Slam Champion as part of Gillette Fusion’s research being recognised by the British Skin Foundation, Roger talked with a member of the crew about how he finds the Hawkeye system too sensitive and then showed the crew just how accurate he can be. The following... Read More

Friday Five: Nom de Guerre, IngrownFree, $1million mobile, Road SMS and Premi-hair-ship…

Nom de Guerre 2010 A/W “Violent” Video An impacting way of introducing their latest seasonal collection, this week’s Friday Five begins with a look at New York brand Nom de Guerre. Aptly named “Countdown to Violence”, the 2010 Autumn/Winter lookbook continues the brand’s core theme of war, while taking its inspiration from apocolyptic fiction. The looks carry on with a military aesthetic, simple yet refined, with a certain contemporary elegance to each garment. Serious... Read More

New Range: Kings 1965

An apt continuation of our recent discussion on the worlds of men’s fashion and grooming uniting, today we look at Will King’s latest project – Kings.  Kings is no ordinary men’s grooming brand, it champions classic British style but with a contemporary twist.  The collections – Faraday, Hayward and Kielder are presented in simply styled packaging, each illustrated with a unique character to reflect the spirit and inspiration of the range which like fashion collections,... Read More

Complete Look: Burberry Sport for Men

A continuation to yesterday’s theme of fashion brands using grooming products to complement their apparel collections, we present Burberry’s new fragrance release “Sport”, launched to sit alongside Burberry’s new performance-wear collection of the same name. The scent itself is described as “A blend of marine breeze and red juniper berries compose the heart notes of the fragrance. Infused with tones of cedar, musk and dry amber the fragrance has a gentle woody... Read More