Gienchi James: Umit Benan Autumn/Winter 2011

The Umit Benan Autumn Winter 2011 collection sees Umit take his inspiration from the 80’s Investment banker. We like this parallel because the 80’s Banker, as Umit puts it, is “punctilious about personal grooming” - a trait all modern gents should adhere to. The collection itself features pleated trousers, large elongated lapels and the iconic double-breasted jacket which was a distinct feature in 80’s tailoring. The epitome of Umit’s Wall Street x American Psycho... Read More

Review: A Step into the unknown, a Stone’s throw from bedlam

This review is my first of many for Ape to Gentleman, to help you find the best locations for effective, genteel treatments. So, the task in hand, experience a ‘new concept in natural health care’, as the website (www.steppingstonesnhc.com) states and share my opinion. What better day to do this than on the very day the snow that bought London to a standstill decides to fall! Unlike the tube trains, I like snow, but when it is reminiscent of a Siberian blizzard... Read More

Luxury Footwear: Barker Black Spring/Summer 2011

English shoe brand Barker Black has released a new line of footwear for the Spring/Summer 2011 season in new styles and colours. The line consists of leather high-top sneakers, embroidered slippers in washed linen or woven silk wool and moccasins in luxurious suede – all offered in an array of vivid colours. The suede moccasins will sell for $425 (USD), the slippers for $495 (USD) and the high-top leather sneakers for $550 (USD). Barker Black’s most recent foray into more... Read More