MITCH by Paul Mitchell
Almost two weeks have passed since I spent an evening in the company of MITCH, the new range of grooming products from hairdressers Paul Mitchell. More then just a grooming range, MITCH is also a concept composite of the multi-faceted men that the products cater for: the slicked style of the fresh-from-the-barber gent: the spiked sculptured quiff of the rocker: the tousled matte mop of the artist: MITCH represents them all. The MITCH range was... Read More
Eau D’Ikar by Sisley
Sisley have taken their time approaching the men’s grooming market and quite rightly so; their timely, considered approach has resulted in the premium Sisleyum anti-ageing products and now they are set to launch their first ever men’s fragrance. Eau D’Ikar is a fragrance crated very much with a theme in mind, namely the myth of Icarus, which follows throughout the fragrance including with the bottle design. “Ikar – A name that embodies... Read More
Essential Grooming: The new rules of work in post-recession Britain
Looking scruffy and poorly groomed tops the list of today’s top interview mistakes, according to two thirds of HR Directors polled (67%), rating higher than being late and a lack of preparation and research. Top 10 interview clangers: 1. Poor grooming and looking scruffy 2. Swearing 3. Being late 4. Over-familiarity 5. Being hung-over 6. Using a mobile 7. Over-confidence 8. Lack of... Read More
Andy Warhol Montauk from Bond No.9
I know what you’re thinking, because I’m thinking the same thing. This may not look like a very masculine fragrance by the bottle, but I have been assured that it is unisex. Now to the story… It wasn’t so long ago (1972) that an outrageous gang of stars, artists, and celebrities travelled to Montauk, one of which was a ‘popular’ gentleman called Andy Warhol. The design is taken from Andy Warhol’s typically abstract setting sun series... Read More
retaW Fragrance Tablet – Natural Mystic
retaW have chosen the ideal time to release their latest product, the retaW Fragrance tablet (Natural Mystic scent). We’re on the cusp of a scorching summer (I hope) and Gents, as well as Apes, have all manner of goods festering in their briefcases, satchels and the increasingly popular backpacks. The latest addition to the retaW range allows you to add fragrance to all aspects of your life and avoid ‘bag smell’. The almost paper thickness... Read More
Aqua Sheko Fish Therapy Spa
Following on from the launch of Aqua Sheko on Monday, we have some images of the tanks and spa itself for those that were wondering (like us) exactly what the ‘new’ concept treatment would entail. At first glance you would almost fail to recognise the fish tanks were even there with the oriental inspired décor more like that of a West End bar, rather than an aquarium or spa. As it is a foot treatment you’ll only need to remove your footwear... Read More
Review: The Art Of Shaving Lavender Carry On Kit
The Art of Shaving’s travel kit is actually quite interesting when you look at it, consisting of 4 distinct elements (Shaving Oil, Shave Cream, a Badger-Hair brush, and post-shave Balm), which, obviously, should combine to give the user a fabulous experience when utilising it. And, once I extricated it from the packaging, I have to admit that it performs really well. The oil is slick and enough comes out to actually spread across your whole face,... Read More
Friday Five: Aqua Sheko, Ferrari World, flexiPad, SureMen and How to Celebrate like a Pro..
After a one week absence (the Jonny Wilkinson interview stole the show last Friday) you’ll be pleased to see that Friday Five is back. This week’s kicks off with some World Cup fever from SureMen and their Last 8 Sweepstake, cleverly illustrated in this video. This guy was lucky enough to get Brazil as his Sweepstake team, I got Switzerland… “Creating the SureMen sweepstake machine and filming it in one take was a definite challenge, but... Read More
Baxter of California 45th Anniversary Limited Edition cut-throat razor
There are few modern gents that know how to use a straight razor (or can be bothered to learn for that matter) but if all straight razors looked like this one, I’m sure there would be many, many more. “Baxter of California, the premium menʼs grooming line since 1965, will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. As part of our celebration, we commissioned American Blade manufacture Hart Steel to produce a limited edition cut throat razor. The... Read More
Creed Himalaya Hair & Body Wash
Creed Himalaya Hair & Body Wash is Creed’s latest edition to their Himalaya fresh uplifting masculine fragrance range. Scented precisely to match Creed’s Himalaya masculine fragrance, the rich lathering shower gel is suitable for use on both hair and body. The fragrance itself exudes rugged masculinity and strength. Olivier Creed created this scent to commemorate his daring climb in the beautiful but treacherous Himalayan mountains. A... Read More
