Timeless Timepieces

Not too long ago I had a discussion with some guys about watches. The topic was whether cell phones would ever replace the watch and on this issue there tended to be two camps. The first one believes that using a cell phone for telling time and foregoing a watch altogether makes perfect sense and is just a natural evolution in timekeeping. Watches are, to them, old fashioned things that multifunction cell phones and PDAs far outperform.

The other camp believes the first side is just plain clueless. A watch, particularly a well-crafted, mechanical watch, possesses an intangible and emotional power that a cell phone, with all its bells and whistles, can never match. (more…)

Fall/Winter Fragrances Picks: Woodsy and Masculine Scents

If you love a good strong scent, try wearing a classic, masculine one from a reputable brand, but switch it up and remember that you shouldn’t be wearing it every day. Play a little and see what works best, and then get them going on a revolving basis! (more…)

Hats for The Modern Gentlemen

“Strange” wrote Graham Greene, in relation to his character Henry Miles, “how much dignity there can be in a hat. Without it he looked like one of the anonymous, the dispossessed.” From a 1951 perspective Mr Greene’s observation is accurate; hats were everyday accessories of gentlemen and barrow boys alike. Men of purpose and place had headgear. (more…)

Start Your Own Image Makeover

People often tell me that they want to update their look, upgrade their wardrobe or get themselves organized – but don’t know where to begin. Getting started can often be the scariest part of making significant changes in your life; but once you understand what steps to take, you’ll be on your way.

How you project yourself in public matters a great deal and, like with most things in life, what goes on behind the scenes has a big impact on what everyone else sees. (more…)

How to Shop for a Wardrobe on a Budget

Shopping on a budget can be much more difficult for men. Women have many options to choose from, plenty of budget buys, and also a healthy selection from multiple shops. Men, on the other hand, seem to face a little bit of a tougher situation: often it can seem like you need to either make the commitment to sacrifice for your own style, or be stuck paying big bucks. (more…)