Graham Jones, Author at Ape to Gentleman

ROSCOMAR – Putting Soul Into Sneakers

Built on the importance of shoes and their comfort, ROSCOMAR bridges the gap to offer consumers a product that sits below the £100 price-point with premium quality and environmental consciousness of paramount importance.

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Aggression And Subtlety: Hyundai i30 Fastback N

While the Korean brand is more familiar with developing dependable and reliable family SUVs it has recently turned its attention to the hot hatch market.

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Gran Sasso: Summer knitwear meets Italian Riviera style

Nothing says Italian Riviera charisma like Gran Sasso.

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Hello CQP (Conversations & Quintessential Products) Footwear

This Swedish brand is forging a distinctive name for themselves in the sneaker world thanks to their unique silhouettes and colourways, bespoke fit and lack of visible branding.

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A Gentleman’s Guide to Wine Choices

It is clear that not everyone buying wine is a connoisseur. But Ape is here to help.

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Win 1 of 2 Pernod Ricard ‘Convivialist’ Sweatshirts

Pernod Ricard’s first global corporate campaign is encouraging us to stop burying our heads in our phones and start being more convivialist.

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SEVENFRIDAY: How To Build a 21st Century Lifestyle Brand

This contemporary lifestyle brand is all about having fun, enjoying life and living every day as if it’s a Friday. We speak to founder Dan Niederer.

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Stenströms Menswear: Style, Quality and Comfort In Every Detail

We talk to menswear creative director Peter Jüriado to find out what makes Stenströms one of Sweden’s most respected brands.

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Back to Basics: Why We All Need Soul Food with Chef Patrick Williams

Patrick Williams is a straight talking career chef with a big personality, a character moulded by his childhood in London’s East End with an innate passion for good food and the impact it has on everyday lifestyles.

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Wearable Art: LIMITATO Is The Menswear Brand To Watch In 2019

LIMITATO is a brand gathering considerable momentum. From our first flirt with them at Ape back in the summer of 2018, the boys from Gothenburg have continued to move in the right direction.

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Grail Brands: The 12 Streetwear Labels You Need To Know In 2019

Something strange has been afoot in the world of men’s style over the past few years. The lines between what we once referred to as “streetwear” and high fashion have…

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Three Excellent New Designer Fragrances For 2019

For years fashion houses have created fragrances which claim to capture the brand’s essence within a scent. These scents do just that.

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5 Reasons to Try House 99 by David Beckham

Rich in nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins, and created by David Beckham – what’s not to like about House 99.

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The New Grooming Destination for the Sophisticated London Gentleman

Fancy an authentic Italian shave? If the answer is yes then the new Acqua di Parma Barbiere at Selfridges, London is a must visit.

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Italy Inspired: Introducing the Globe-Trotter Toscana Luggage Collection

Inspired by roaming Italian landscapes and the deep depths of Tuscan Lakes.

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Ape to Gentleman’s Gift Guide for Christmas 2018

A rundown of the best gift ideas we’ve unearthed over the past year, and looking forward to the year ahead.

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How to become a fashion photographer: what you need to know

The professional life of a fashion photographer is an exhilarating one; immersed in the glamorous world of fashion with the chance to travel the world; working with global brands, A-list…

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How Mack Weldon are changing the underwear game (for the better)

Everywhere you look there’s a company claiming that they have life changing underwear. You’ve worn the same brand of underwear your entire life – why change now? We did some digging to find out why are so many guys are upgrading to Mack Weldon.

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Mumm Grand Cordon Stellar – Champagne Designed for Space?

It took three years of research and experimentation to develop Mumm Grand Cordon Stellar, the first champagne designed to be tasted in space.

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Troubadour Technical Collection – A New Approach to Luggage

Modern and stylish, yet comfortable and practical; lightweight, but durable; and most importantly, sustainable.