” The reality is that dressing well helps us in our personal, family and business lives – making us more attractive to employers, strangers and potential lovers. It reflects self-confidence and success.”
We couldn’t agree more. Dressing up, not necessarily in only expensive threads, is a means by which we project ourselves to the outside world, a subtle but telling indication of the kind of people we are and the beliefs we have. A gleaming pair of shoes, for instance, may hint at a neat, self-assured man who takes effort to polish his prized footwear, or a hidden collar pin a sign of the meticulousness, and high-minded ideals one has- not only in fashion, but also his approach to bigger things….Do you agree?
For all you lovers of ketchup or tomato-based pasta sauces, you’d be delighted to hear the that Lycopene—a pigment or carotenoid found in tomato paste and sauce (and to a lesser extent in unprocessed tomatoes) can enhance cancer-fighting properties in healthy prostate cells… So, go tomatoes guys!
Known for producing a top crop of genius fashion talents, The Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts is amongst the very best in the world. Having a reputation that highly encourages experimentation and intellectual thought, delve behind the best minds of the Class of 2012 to explore the fascinating world of fashion, art and design..
“Spain’s highest-circulating daily, El País was born in 1976 as the country moved from dictatorship to democracy and has been a perennial advocate of liberal social policy.” Today, as it faces strain with reduced advertisers and a shrinking newsroom, editor-in-chief Javier Moreno steps to the fore to answer questions pertaining to modern journalism, a lapse of judgement and scandals gripping the country..
Recall seeing a very well contorted Kate Moss along the streets of Orchard Road, or a suspending foetus right above the neatly manicured greens at Gardens By The Bay? Then, you would have witnessed a piece of British artist Marc Quinn’s wide-ranging oeuvre of artworks.
Often dealing with the distanced relationship we have with our bodies and with nature and highlighting how the conflict between the ‘natural’ and ‘cultural’ has a grip on the contemporary psyche, his works are both deeply spiritual and provocative. Quinn often employs an uncompromising array of materials, from ice and blood to glass, marble and lead in his works.
The perfect antidote to the stresses of urban life, these beautiful dwellings nestled within the majesty of nature will have you dreaming of idyllic getaways and quiet moments. Thinking of a sweet escape sometime soon? Then get inspired, and make it a reality.
Boasting a fleet of over 48,000 taxi cabs, it comes as no surprise that Tokyo has one of the best taxi services in the world. Where drivers are clad in immaculate suits, white gloves and put through the rigours of learning- from what to say, how to dress, how deeply to bow to which hand to use while giving change amongst other things, expect top notch cabbie service in this modern city.
Watch the video and explore the life of a Tokyo taxi driver here.
Another one of those gripping, thought-expanding pieces of American cinema that’s undoubtedly one of the best in recent times, A Place Beyond the Pines is one film you can treat yourself to this weekend..
An exploration of masculinity, redemption, fate, circumstance and the nebulous areas of good and evil that exist within all of us, this raw and emotional tale spans a time frame of 17 years. Chronicling the struggles that two families face due to one fateful incident, the male psyche, above all, is raised and questioned in the film. Punishing, tender, violent and melancholic all at once, this moving piece is definitely something every man can identify with..
“Movie stars, presidents, guys with titles—they’ve all been carrying real umbrellas for decades.”
Do not discount the humble brolly in completing your impeccable outfit. For days like today, brandish your brolly like a personal weapon and beat the rain in style…
Here are some of the best picks from GQ magazine to ‘wet’ your appetite…
An instant perk-me-up, a sharply tailored outer coat is your answer to sprucing up any given look. Be it a formal business blazer, a wool blend trench, or a casual, lightweight Harrington, a jacket is easily a man’s best bet- for any occasion, any time…
