Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf

The new men’s fragrance from fashion duo Viktor & Rolf, dubbed Spicebomb, mixes opposing blends of Chilli and Saffron with Leather and Tobacco to create a vibrant new scent that looks set to be the first ‘must have’ for the bathroom cabinet in 2012. Blended by the expert hands of Olivier Polge, the man responsible for the modern classic that is Dior Homme, the fragrance also features fresh notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Elemi and Pink Pepper, giving the scent an appealing... Read More

T and F Slack Shoemakers London

Born out of the desire to reinvent traditional footwear, T and F Slack Shoemakers have managed to take old styles and transform them. The curators of this ethos are husband and wife duo, Tim and Fiona Slack. Even though their influences are from Bauhaus origin, their style remains ‘British with an attitude’. The final produce resembles that of modern architecture in a somewhat traditional form – a theory they experimented with in the seventies. Under previous brand... Read More

The Rail: Two Tones.

This weeks issue of The Rail* demonstrates the ability of creating an outfit using only two colour palettes. Blue’s contrast with tan’s to show a uniform made up of wardrobe essentials: a shirt; pair of trousers; sturdy shoes and a bag. Each work hand in hand to create a look that is not only simple but also easy on the eye. Flannel shirt, £95 by HENTSCH MAN; hentschman.com Tan leather tote bag, £435 by GLOBE-TROTTER; globe-trotter.com Navy slim fit trousers, £320 by... Read More

Acne Autumn/Winter 13

‘Fake’ was the word that inspired Acne’s latest showing in Paris. The Swedish powerhouse used the idea of imitation to inspire a collection that played with the idea of not actually using real materials. This process was one of an obscure nature, but what designer Jonny Johansson displayed was a range of garments that played with the art of texture, just as much as it did colour.  ”Love is a difficult animal for men – women are so much more comfortable with... Read More

Byredo Bal D’Afrique: Travel Edition

Inspired by Paris in the late 20′s, Byredo’s Bal D’Afrique is a scent based on the infatuation with African culture, art, music and dance. Originally created in 2009, Bal D’Afrique has had a rebirth in a travel friendly format. Byredo have released three pocket sized refillable bottles accompanied by a leather case with magnetic cap. “A mix of the Parisian avantgardism and African culture shaped a unique and vibrant expression” The almost bullet like vials conjure... Read More

Aesop Soho

Kicking off the celebrations for their 25th Anniversary, skincare experts Aesop have opened a brand new space in the eclectic enclave of London’s Soho. Sitting side-by-side to independent eateries and gallery spaces, the store offers local clientele the chance to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and skincare that Aesop has to offer. Designed by Parisian studio Ciguë, the space occupies an impressive position on the corner of Beak Street and Lexington Street, where... Read More

Bulldog Original Eye Roll-On

Men’s grooming brand Bulldog Natural Skincare continue to impress with the launch of their all new Original Eye Roll-On. A popular grooming tool with Apes and Gentleman alike, owing to it’s steely application and simplicity. The key to absolute success however is efficacy, does the product actually work? There are 3 main areas of defence, the first defending against dark circles and puffiness. Ingredients utilised are Brazilian Ginseng Root Extract and Muira Puema... Read More

NIKE+ FuelBand

A new tool to aid the conversion from Ape to Gentleman has today been released by sportswear legends, Nike. The NIKE+ FuelBand is a wristband that tracks and measures everyday movement to motivate you to be more active. Your movement earns you NikeFuel and the more active you are, the more NikeFuel you earn. Designed to be worn throughout the day, the NIKE+ FuelBand uses accelerometry to provide information about different activities through movement of the wrist via an LED. Four... Read More

Ben Sherman: Conversations in Modernism

In a video series entitled ‘Conversations in modernism’, Ben Sherman filmed three pairs of creatives at the top of their respective fields as they discussed their interpretation and experiences of modernism. The result was three captivating and informative discussions that celebrated the modernism’s diverse interpretations, exploring even further than we anticipated. The modernists delved deep into what it means to be creative in a modern world, questioned how craftsmanship... Read More

Botox for Men: The Private Clinic Review

If I’m really honest, I haven’t been very ‘clinic loyal’ since I started using Botox, but I am definitely signed up to The Private Clinic for the future. Of course I always research the clinic to make sure they are credible, but, as with many guys, its more about finding time in between meetings and feeling comfortable setting foot in the building – the more masculine the décor, the easier it is to get our head around the procedure, right? The Cheapside branch of... Read More