Three of the Best: Coloured Chinos
The chino is perhaps one of the most prominent figures in the modern mans wardrobe. Versatile, timeless and effortlessly stylish, the trusty cotton trouser is an absolute must-have. Decide to choose a pair with colour, and you give a classic piece a brilliantly contemporary twist. Straight-leg cotton trousers, £155 by Band Of Outsiders at Mr Porter Ochire red alpha carrot chinos, £85 by Dockers at my-wardrobe.com L!ve Flag chinos, £130 by Lacoste Read More
Sol de Janeiro Sun Care
The 4km long Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of the most famous beaches in the world. Less famous (in Europe) is Sol de Janeiro, a new sun care brand from Rio de Janeiro. Enriched with natural Brazilian ingredients from the Amazon and Atlantic Rainforests, the brand provides sun protection in various forms in a “Brazilian Way”. Rich in colour, natural ingredients and essential oil fragrances and pleasing textures, Sol de Janeiro manages to capture the... Read More
Bulldog Natural Skincare Original Deodorant
Bulldog Natural Skincare, one of our favourite men’s grooming brands, have released their new Original Deodorant. The Bulldog Natural Skincare range was born out of frustration that there were no options available for men who wanted to reduce the number of man-made chemicals in their bathrooms – they also happened to make excellent male grooming products too. Many men suffer from irritation caused by agressive deodorants with less than wholesome ingredients, so the Bulldog... Read More
Keelan Dadd x DGK Marks the Latest Collaboration from Mtn Dew Green Label
A capsule collection that can’t be beaten. Take a look at the videos above and below to learn how pro skater Keelan Dadd and top-line skatewear brand DGK came together for a custom capsule collection as part of the Mtn Dew Green Label Exclusives project. Mtn Dew has been bringing artists and athletes together with top designers to produce one-of-a-kind products for the GLE collection, and so far the results have been great. We expect no different from Keelan Dadd x DGK, a... Read More
3 of The Best: Convenient Cleansing
There are occasions when a thorough shave routine, a soak in the bath or an invigorating shower are essential and welcome but within the busy and hectic lifestyle of most gentleman, convenience can also be key. Here are 3 products delivering Convenient Cleansing. Hair and Body Wash Molton Brown Active Cassia Hair & Body Sportswash - this 2-in-1 shampoo and bodywash is motivating and energised with a gently spiced and zesty aroma. It will thoroughly cleanse and protect... Read More
Bobby Holland Hanton – The Stuntman
Bobby Holland Hanton is Hollywood’s go-to stunt double for leading men like Christian Bale (in The Dark Knight Rises), Daniel Craig (in Quantum of Solace and the upcoming Bond thriller, Skyfall), and he has performed in blockbuster movies like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sherlock Holmes, Captain America, Robin Hood, and the Oscar-winning Inception. We caught up with him in between takes to get an insight into is crazy world. Ape: So what’s... Read More
SWIMS Footwear
Launched back in 2005, SWIMS is Johan Ringdal’s solution to the dilemma of how to wear stylish footwear in bad weather. Drawing inspiration from his Norwegian roots, the designer creates a selection of shoes with a playful and chic aesthetic while embodying the important essence of practicality. Featuring styles including the Charles full brogue and high top, the collection is a match made in heaven for the English (rain expectant) gentleman. We must add, whilst SWIMS design... Read More
The Ape Man: Nick Carvell
Diptyque Volutes
The journey that Yves Coueslant, one of the three founders, used to make as a child on the transatlantic liners that connected Marseilles to Saigon provides the inspiration for the latest fragrance from diptyque, Volutes. The dominating scents of Yves journey are the volute and tobacco. Smoking fumes from the liner’s chimneys. Foamy wakes. Flights of silk and chiffon and wafts of expensive perfumes. …transatlantic liners that connected Marseilles to Saigon provides the... Read More
Noob to Aficionado: Smoking Your Cigar
In our previous instalment, we attempted (hopefully with success) to pull you away from those cheap cigars at the convenience store counter and introduce you to the world of real tobacconists. Your first cigar should be a good one if you can help it. We hope you took our suggestion and purchased a high quality premium cigar, preferably on the mild side and in the £2-7/$3-10 range. Now you just need to know how to smoke the thing! If you get this wrong, you may end up missing... Read More
