How to look after your hands: Non-Oily Hand Creams
The handshake is more often than not a gentleman’s first point of physical contact with another person, and hence a vital part of the overall first impression you leave with that person. While some men still find it ‘unmanly’ to use moisturisers, inevitable trips to the bathroom and general everyday tasks will dry out your hands. Now back to the handshake; granted you don’t want them to have to wipe their hands after shaking yours (greasy... Read More
The Summer Fitness Kit from Lab Series
Gentleman, if you want your bodies to be toned and flexed to within an inch of its life before the long awaited body baring summer, then we could have just the thing to help you on your way: Lab Series Skincare for Men Summer Fitness Kit Free Gift*. The Summer Fitness Kit comes with the vibrant transparent-red water bottle, to keep you company on those summer evening runs. Enclosed within the water bottle are two deluxe samples of the new 50ml Active... Read More
British Grooming: Soap & Glory for Men
As the men’s grooming industry grows we are starting to see the market dividing into one made of niche brands, all with their own points of difference appealing to men on different levels, be it price, performance, packaging and branding. This is good thing Gentleman; performance aside, more brands to choose from means more opportunity to show your individuality, and to find a brand that represents your personality. Take a look at refreshing UK... Read More
Aramis Father’s Day set 2010
This is a second time the Aramis fragrance has been featured on Ape to Gentleman in recent weeks, and that is no coincidence. This time we look at Aramis with an eye on Father’s Day 2010, on which we’re expecting Father’s to be inundated with grooming products galore. This year by all means introduce them to new grooming products and ranges, but ease the process with familiar gifts, such as shaving gifts and timeless fragrances. There aren’t... Read More
Friday Five: Cristiano Ronaldo, Union Jack Box, Clarins Spray, CREED and the Ultimate Blackhead eliminator…
Cristiano Ronaldo – The new face of….? This week’s Friday Five ‘kicks off’ with our good ‘friend’ Cristiano Ronaldo and his foray into the world of advertising. It’s only a matter of time before he signs a deal with one of the big male grooming brands, and with the likes of Thierry Henry and Tiger Woods not exactly covering themselves in glory, it wouldn’t surprise me if it happened before the end of this year… Football... Read More
The Body Shop For Men Maca Root range
The new Body Shop For Men Maca Root range contains their new secret weapon, Peruvian Maca Root, which is famous for its energising and libido enhancing properties. Maca root is not only known as ‘Peruvian Viagra‘ it’s also known as one of the latest “superfoods”, and has sustained communities in Peru for centuries. The naturally-growing maca root included within the For Men range helps maintain skin firmness, working... Read More
Limited Edition Flacon H Terre d’Hermes 2010
Hermes truly epitomise the adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” with their iconic fragrance Terre d’Hermes. While it was only released in 2006, Terre de Hermes has already become one of the names that men mention in the same breath as Dior’s Eau Sauvage, Aramis and the original Polo from Ralph Lauren. In acknowledgement of this fact, instead of making new variants of the modern classic, Hermes opt instead to revamp the bottle giving... Read More
“Rubber Incense” by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
Picture this scenario: You have a dinner date with ‘Miss World’. Understandably you go through the full rigour of your male grooming routine in its entirety, following the most in depth grooming regime to the last letter. You’re looking sharp, in fact better than that – you’re looking pristine. The date goes well, almost too well – the next venue suggested is not a bar as you’d intended, but your home. However on opening the... Read More
Slim Chips by Hafsteinn Juliusson
Imagine being able to eat as much as you want without the backlash of gaining weight? I didn’t think it was possible, but designer Hafsteinn Juliusson has found a way. Presenting Hafsteinn’s “Slim Chips” – edible paper snacks with organic colours and flavours in Peppermint, Blueberry and Sweet Potato and best of all they contain 0 Calories. What they say: “Slim Chips are good and they contain no calories. Instead of getting fat you... Read More
Joop! Homme Hot Contact
This summer Joop! has decided to make a return, albeit a limited (edition) one to men’s fragrances with Joop! Homme Hot Contact. Following on from its predecessors Joop! Hot Summer and Joop! Electric heat, Hot Contact is apparently “All about sexual energy and teasing sensations!“… Interesting. The limited edition fragrance itself is described as an oriental composition borrowing notes from Joop! Electric Heat. Top notes are grapefruit,... Read More
