Interview: Patrick Grant, Norton & Sons

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A perennial topic on this site, and indeed other style fora, is how customers interact with their tailors when they have their first suit made. The customer thinks he knows what he wants but he can’t quite express it – at least not in the terminology the tailor would use. And the tailor tries to divine the customer’s wishes from every source he has available: what he is already wearing, his facial expressions, his reactions to … [Read more...]

6 Tips for Clearing Your Skin of Acne

Getting acne, especially when you’re in your 20s and beyond, can be frustrating. If you are trying your luck in the dating scene or looking for that next big break at your job, try these tips to get things under control. 1. Consider Retin-A, especially if you live out of the country. You can find this product over-the-counter at pharmacies everywhere but the U.S., and it will keep your skin soft and perfectly supple. You’ll find that acne … [Read more...]

The Finer Points of Grooming: Eight Quick Tips for the New Year

Do you feel like you've tried every trick out there to improve your appearance? Have you considered giving yourself a bit of man-makeover but you don't know what to do first? Instead of making a huge vow for New Year's, you can look better fast—without much effort after all. 1. Tweak Your Shaving Routine Wait approximately 30 minutes after getting up in the A.M. to shave. Your facial muscles will firm up after sagging during sleep, and you … [Read more...]

Shaving Nicks Tricks

There’s nothing worse than nicking yourself when you’re already late, you’re heading out the door, or when you’re due to be presenting at a company meeting. When it happens, you’ve got to think quickly. Even if you've got a gusher, the more you rub, the more you can disturb the natural clotting process. That goes the same for peeking, too: if you check a nick often while applying pressure, you will dislodge the clot. The next time … [Read more...]

Buying Men’s Fragrances On a Budget

Are you sold on a scent? Are you also the kind of guy who loves to save? With the additions of discount sites and sample hunting, you can smell great on the cheap. 1. Shop during the holidays. You can take advantage of the holidays in two ways: both online and at your local shop. It pays to purchase in December or February, because you are likely to find excellent shipping discounts and rush offers. The holidays are also a good time to try … [Read more...]