GlossyBox for Men: Sample Luxury Grooming
Following on from the success of their first male only box in December 2011, GlossyBox have returned with their second box featuring a new range of luxury men’s grooming samples available via an online subscription service. “GLOSSYBOX for Men is a box of 7 high-end deluxe samples delivered straight to your door every quarter” #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:... Read More
The Rail: Protect and Conserve.
Apart from the portrayal of elegance, the purpose of a garment is to protect and therefore conserve. This weeks issue of The Rail* looks at this idea to inspire a selection of clothes that set out to shield your body from the unpredictability of today’s climate. Umbrellas are not welcome here. Merino rollneck sweater, £145 by POLO RALPH LAUREN at MR PORTER; mrporter.com Collarless trench coat, £895 by WOOYOUNGMI; selfridges.com Slim fit cotton twill pant, £65 by PETER... Read More
Champagne Protocoles: How to Sabre a Bottle
People think that strength and muscle are all you need to sabre a bottle. In fact perfect sabring is a skilled task in which the top comes off under the bottle’s internal pressure coupled with the precise strike of the blade against the lip of the bottle, or ‘flange’ as it is also known. “Learn how to become a gentleman of champagne and, above all, have fun” So you don’t have to be a superhero to pull of this particular stunt. This will become clear in practise... Read More
Spencer Hart: From Savile Row to Singapore
At a mere 10 years of age, Spencer Hart is one of the younger names to emerge from sartorial haven. Channeling the style of iconic individuals, founder Nick Hart looked to the medium of music to shape his ideology of menswear. Shaped by the greats such as Sinatra and Bowie his ethos became one that encapsulated the idea of menswear cool. “I am immensely excited taking the brand which is still very young, over to the Far East, especially Singapore. Opening Men’s Fashion Week... Read More
Play Sport by Givenchy
Four years after launching the original Play fragrance, Givenchy have announced the release of a third scent entitled Play Sport. Sport follows Givenchy’s Play Intense as another interpretation on the word ‘Play’, this occasion alluding to the new scent’s fresh, energising aroma. Play: a variable word, able to take on a multitude of meanings. Along with the staple base composition including Amyris, another constant is the face of the Campaign, Justin Timberlake. The... Read More
Diadora Spring Summer ’12
For over 60 years Diadora has excelled in creating timeless Italian trainers. It’s ability to combine technical insight with high levels of craftsmanship has bridged the gap between fashion and sport. The brand is now set to launch 4 new styles to add to there ever growing range. Re – mastered and re – worked they offer a wealth of new and old options- ideal for the Ape who likes the weekend off. Cross 70 The ‘Cross 70’ is a retro influenced low-top trainer... Read More
Baxter of California x Saturdays NYC Santalum + Cedrus Candle
Baxter of California have once again collaborated with surf-come-fashion brand Saturdays NYC. Their previous collaborations have seen them work together on soap related projects, namely Pacific and Atlantic, but this latest scent based project is realised in the guise of a candle. Entitled “Santalum + Cedrus”, the custom scented candle is suspended in black soy wax; the collaboration being marked with the increasingly familiar Saturdays “slash” logo in metallic gold. The... Read More
John Lobb for Aston Martin: Design in Motion
Combining the detailing of a well oiled Aston Martin and the elegant precision of a John Lobb shoe, the two british powerhouses have merged to create a shoe that re-defines the true meaning of a ‘driving shoe’. Co-designed by Aston Martin’s director of design Marek Reichman and John Lobb’s Creative director Andres Hernandez the ‘Winner sport’ takes inspiration from the aerodynamic curves of an Aston. Mixing metallic eyelets with a wheel of fine holes the spirit... Read More
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Three of the Best: Polo shirts.
The Polo earned its reputation among the green of the tennis court, but like many sports clothes it earned its name on the streets. From the euro hip-hop kids in Paris to the American West Coast skaters, its iconic nature has transcended throughout time crossing a range of social boundaries – whether that be on or off the field. Patterned polo, £110 by LACOSTE; 0207 439 2213 Yellow tipped polo, £70 by FRED PERRY; fredperry.com Mint green polo, £205 by ERMENEGILDO... Read More
