Iron your shirt, fasten your watch, comb pomade through your hair, shave and, finally, brush your teeth. While getting ready to leave the house in a presentable state can often prove tedious, some tasks in life, such as brushing your teeth, are a matter of health and hygiene as well as common courtesy – no-one likes conversing with folk of bad breath now do they? more
In British history, the cafe racer finds its roots embedded in the 1960s counterculture of mods and rockers, while in Italy, it is the name given to the specific motorcycles used for short, sharp trips from one espresso bar to another. It’s with this cafe racer style of motorcycle that Matt Jones at Rocker Classic Motorcycles in Nundah has crafted a niche. more
The original dopp kit was created in 1919 by Charles Doppelt to keep a gent’s grooming essentials neat and tidy and withstand the rigours of travelling. A common gift given to young lads upon entering manhood, the dopp kit found popularity during World War II when the US Army issued a case to recruits by the millions. more
Barbershops used to be the low end of grooming – five-dollar hair cuts, too much gel and not enough brushing off the stray trimmings from your face. Luckily, the cult of the barbershop has shifted in recent times, forming its own subculture built off tradition and respect for craftsmanship. more
The well-mannered people of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome were known to chew on eucalyptus, peppermint and vanilla beans to ensure oral hygiene. more
Finding a favourite razor can be a long and tiresome process, one that can result in nicks, cuts and many a blunt blade. German shaving company MÜHLE has been perfecting the production of razors and brushes for almost 70 years, handcrafting elegant accoutrements to make the morning tidy-up a pleasure, not a pain. more
Old-school barbershops don’t seem so old fashioned anymore. Thanks to places like Hawleywood’s Barber Shop & Shaving Parlor in California, establishments dedicated to men’s grooming have been revived the world over. more
Boots, brogues and loafers are must-have items in any man’s wardrobe, with each individual colour and fabric deserving its own brush and cream to keep it shipshape. While proper maintenance of footwear has begun to ease back into the modern gentleman’s routine, Alden has continued to recognise this need for impeccably shiny shoes for more than a century. more
There’s nothing more relaxing than spending a few days ocean-side, the sun slowly bronzing your skin, the wind whipping through your hair and the smell of salt and sea infiltrating all of your clothes. Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap lets you revel in the fresh-air scent of nature’s salty sea even when you’re not holidaying at the beach. more
While Movember is done and dusted for another year (much to the delight of ladyfriends across the country), not all Mo Bros are quite ready to part with their new look. more
Edouard Roschi and Fabrice Penot first bonded over a shared passion for fine fragrance. After working with some of the world’s most talented noses in Grasse, Milan and Paris, the founders of Le Labo returned to their lab in Nolita, New York, to create a series of hand-blended and truly unique fragrances. more
Bou’s For Men barbershop has made the move from its Adelaide Street posit in the city to take up residence in Hamilton. Continuing to service its familiar blue-collar clientele, Bou’s For Men has seen both the tradie working on developments up the road to the gents living in the surrounding suburbs pop in for a cut and shave. more
Capturing the nostalgia of summer camping trips spent jumping into pools of fresh water, followed by a bonfire to dry off and keep warm is Campfire Cologne. more
Founded in 2009, MCMC Fragrances is passionate about creating original, modern perfumes from the highest-quality ingredients. The creation of Anne McClain, MCMC Fragrances crafts small batches of each scent, with Anne bottling each drop by hand in her Brooklyn studio. more
Never is the moustache better celebrated than in the month of November. Already-bearded fellows may shed a tear today having to shave all those well-sprouted hairs off to start fresh faced for Movember, but this temporary naked-cheek-ness it is all for a good cause. more
While Bluebeard was a rather gruesome and frightening French folklore character, a blue beard, two words, is the name given to those chins that re-sprout a five o’clock shadow before quitting time even arrives. This thick stubborn stubble can cause much frustration for those who long for a smooth cheek. more
Inspired by the sleek gents of Brooklyn – lads with tattoos, slicked-back hair, donning waistcoats and using lip balm – who look after their skin not just for appearance's sake, is Triumph & Disaster. Using shaving and sun as building blocks, Triumph & Disaster created a five-piece capsule collection based on a man’s main skincare needs of shaving products and sun protection. more
The dapper lads over at the Emporium have put together a special evening of fashion styling, beard grooming and whisky sipping for discerning gents. more
Founded in America in 1851, the Kiehl’s New York apothecary has a time-honoured history of creating luxurious products for the skin of gentlemen. Springing from the original Kiehl’s Pharmacy in New York City’s East Village, Kiehl's philosophy is deep rooted in a desire to create gentle and efficacious formulas for maximum benefit, using minimal preservatives and natural ingredients. more
Before you begin preening your moustache for the annual month of Movember, get a little creative on those often untended-to sideburns and support new hairy charity, Octoburn. more
