Barber x Tailor: Gentlemen’s Tonic at Gieves & Hawkes

What better way to spend a crisp Saturday morning then to take a wander down London’s top tailoring destination, Savile Row. Whether or not you’re in the market for a new suit or not the street has a tranquil atmosphere before the stores open at 10am, and with a fresh espresso in hand the windows make for some inspiring browsing. At 10am, make your way to Gieves & Hawkes, located at the prestigious address of No. 1 Savile Row, and treat... Read More

Keep Aaron Cutting

Around two weeks have passed since the rioters tarnished the UK with unsubstantiated, wanton destruction. While lots of damage has been done emotionally, physically and in most cases, financially, there have been many touching stories emerge from the fallout. One such story is that of Aaron Biber who is 89 and has lived in the Tottenham area for 41 years. His Barber Shop fell victim to to the rioters, who inflicted serious damage to the premises. “I... Read More

JOYA x Blind Barber Tompkins Candles

The importance of scent in creating a complete environment has seen the popularity of candles keep pace with the growing men’s grooming industry. At the fore front of the niche end of this movement is creative collective JOYA of New York, whose hand poured scented creations and bring smells to life. Their most recent work is a collaboration with the ‘Blind Barber’. “When we were designing the scent of the candle we envisioned walking into... Read More

American Classic Barbershop present “Straight Razor”

This video is essentially proof that the seemingly mundane can in fact be enjoyable. In our modern, time-scarce society shaving has very much become a process, seen by many as something to be endured rather than enjoyed. Traditionalism is returning to grooming and with it a new mindset towards grooming as a process.  There is an increasing awareness about more aspirational products such as moisturisers and exfoliators, as part of an overall grooming... Read More

A visit to Geo. F. Trumper

Mayfair, by night, is the ‘Playground of Princes’, but by day, is the ultimate location for outfitters and groomers of the gentry. Here you will find the infamous Savile Row, the luxurious Old Bond Street, and the pioneer of the mid-19th century European shopping gallery, Burlington Arcade. You can have quite the quintessentially British shopping jaunt here, wrapped up nicely with a spot of afternoon tea at The Ritz. What more could you... Read More