Grooming
By richard.peckett, on November 1, 2011 (l-r): Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig and David Gandy
The idea of Movember, an annual happening in which men spend a month growing a moustache, may read like some lame 21st century office team-building exercise. But the motivation, to raise awareness of male problems like testicular cancer (yes, the ones we don’t talk about), obliterates the cheese factor.
The annual event also quite literally sifts the men from the boys. There are going to be some of you out there who are follicularly challenged. But fear not patchy chaps as there are styles that’ll suit your fluffy faces. So, to help you make your hair-raising decision a little easier, we’ve outlined the pros and cons of committing to the tache.
Pros:
1: Moustaches look distinguished. Think: War heroes and bohemian arty types. Just avoid the Seventies handlebar – that’s best saved for porn stars.
2: It’s a timesaver. You’re not wasting lie-in time on delicately shaving close to your top lip.
3. You’ll attract attention. It’s not all going to be positive, especially if you resemble Herr Fritzl – but some girls and guys go wild for the extra fuzz.
4. One can elegantly stroke your newfound facial friend while conjuring up a witty quip on Twitter.
5. Growing a tache is part of being a man. Nothing profound, it’s just stated in numerous, cringeworthy adolescent, ‘growing up’ books.
Cons:
1. In the early stages of growth your tache is likely to resemble a grey smudge across your top lip. But bear with it, as this is only the beginning.
2. A tache needs maintenance. That means trimming the edges, combing with a moustache comb (yes, they exist) and washing with shampoo or facial wash.
3. You’re going to be treated with suspicion. In this day and age taches aren’t that common, so expect a lot of sideways glances.
4. As your facial hair develops, it’s going to get itchy. But try to avoid scratching like a flea-ridden cat.
5. Your partner may hate you. The soft skin above and below their lips will be exfoliated daily, resulting in a chaffed, red muzzle – never a good look.
Beauty
By richard.peckett, on June 14, 2011
Grooming
By kenya.hunt, on January 4, 2011Whether you prefer your personal scent bold and powerful or nuanced and complex, there’s plenty to choose from for 2011. Traditionalists will love Czech & Speake’s woody No.88 and Kiehl’s über manly Original Musk. Meanwhile Tom Ford’s updated Grey Vetiver, with its citrus top notes, will appeal to the guys out there who like their fragrances fresh and clean. The same can be said of Acqua di Parma, which gives off a subtle rose infused air. Creed’s Aventus fuses fruity top notes like blackcurrant with vanilla to create an intriguing and sophisticated scent. While Serge Lutens’s Cuir Mauresque brings to mind rich, aging leather.
(l-r): Serge Lutens, Tom Ford and Kiehl’s
(l-r) Creed, Czech & Speake and Acqua di Parma
-Richard Peckett
Beauty
By kenya.hunt, on November 30, 2010
Byredo’s M/Mink is a unisex fragrance with heady, inky beginnings. The collaboration between Byredo and M/M Paris began with unexpected inspiration from a block of ink, an image of a Japanese master practicing calligraphy and a utopian formula drawn on Korean traditional paper. Perfumers translated the concept into wearable notes such as adoxal, which gives the fragrance its inky note, followed by patchouli leaf, clover honey and dark amber. Give it to the man or woman in your life who appreciates the artistic process as much as the product.
-Richard Peckett
Grooming
By kenya.hunt, on October 12, 2010Yes, the average woman’s facial cleaning regimen would send most men running for the hills. But merely splashing your face with water at the end of the day (the way most guys seem to do) is hardly a good way to rinse the day off. Here are five highly effective, low-maintenance washes to add to your routine.
Top row (l-r): Elemis Deep cleanse facial wash, Shiseido Men cleansing foam, Perricone MD gentle cleanser
Bottom row (l-r): Kiehl’s ultra facial cleanse,Clarins Active Face Wash
-Richard Peckett
Grooming
By kenya.hunt, on July 30, 2010
Seeing as it took Malin + Goetz three years to formulate this product, it should come as no surprise that it’s the most effective natural solution to underarm odor and bacteria that we’ve seen yet. The eucalyptus deodorant is alcohol and aluminum free, which means it’s suitable for sensitive skin and won’t leave any unsightly residue. And unlike many deodorants on the market, this one won’t react with sweat to leave permanently stained armpits on your clothing. Yes, that sounds gross. But don’t pretend it hasn’t happened to you. For those of you who live in parts of the world that have suffered record-breaking temperatures this summer, consider this a much needed antidote to the heat.
-Richard Peckett
Grooming
By kenya.hunt, on July 16, 2010
The word, “exfoliation” may sound like a hassle, but unfortunately gents, you do need to acquiesce and take heed on this one. Because there’s a fine line between rugged and just plain dull and tired. Giorgio Armani’s Skin Minerals for Men Scrubbing Mud prevents your face from appearing like the latter through tephras, fine volcanic particles that after several stages of ingenious refinement form a naturally exfoliating powder. They work to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores and create a plumper skin texture. But unlike other scrubs, the mud is gentle on application and doesn’t leave pores open and prone to irritation and outbreaks.
-Richard Peckett
Fashion
By kenya.hunt, on June 30, 2010
Wimbledon is well underway. And while we haven’t seen any major wardrobe moments of Venus Williams at the French Open proportions, one can’t help but pay attention to the players’ outfits. The long-standing relationship between tennis and fashion was born out of practical necessity and player narcissism. The singles game became the men’s arena to parade individuality and sartorial elegance — within reason of course, as The All England Club (that’s Wimbledon for all of you who don’t follow the sport) has never stood for anything too gaudy. So here we have it, a timeline of tennis’ most fashionable gentlemen.
1920s
 Bill Tilden
“Big” Bill Tilden – classic elegance with sharp knits and cuffed trousers.
1927
 René Lacoste
René “The crocodile” Lacoste, a pugnacious man on the court, begins wearing shirts with an embroidered alligator logo, designed by his friend Robert George. The shirt and logo later become icons of preppy fashion.
1930s
 Bunny Austin
Henry “Bunny” Austin loses the trousers for on-trend tailored shorts.
1952
 Fred Perry
Fred Perry’s eponymous label is launched with the help of Tibby Wegner (a former Aussie football player). The Fred Perry brand evolved from the player’s popular sweat band to the development of the Fred Perry polo shirt. The polo was later to be adopted by mod culture and dubbed “Freds”.
late 1960s/early 1970s
 Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe brings the decade’s omnipresent Afro to the tennis court. In Sept 2009, Jay-Z produced a T-shirt to commemorate the tennis star.
1970s /1980s
 John Mcenroe  Bjorn Borg
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe give it the long (hair) and short (shorts)
1990s/00s
Arnaud Clement does the urban pirate look with a bandana and shades.
Present day
 Roger Federer
Roger Federer gives a nod to the tradition of the All England Club by wearing a custom cardigan.
-by Richard Peckett
Grooming
By kenya.hunt, on June 17, 2010
Aging and sun damage are unavoidable hazards. But Kyoku facial moisturizer SPF15 is a natural product that helps delay the process. It combines ancient Japanese herbs with highly scientific sounding micro-particle technology, which protects and hydrates each level of the skin. Kyoku also includes soline, found in sunflower oil, and photosomes (similar to those seen in photosynphetic plankton), which prevent water loss and deflect harmful UV rays. And because all of the ingredients are natural it means, it’s great for the earth and your skin. Phew!
-Richard Peckett
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About Kenya
 Kenya has written for magazines including American Vogue, American Marie Claire, British Vogue, InStyle and Jane. She is also a contributor to Vogue.it. The former New Yorker now lives in London where she covers the fashion and beauty world for Metro.
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