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We’ve all seen them: the perfectly put-together men that grace the covers of the glossy magazines and who have an enviable wardrobe seemingly at their fingertips while you’re sat there wondering, how do they do it?
Well, there’s more than meets the eye with these dapper gentlemen – it’s not all natural ability or money that somehow transforms them into the living embodiment of James Dean. It’s paying attention the finer details and understanding the fundamentals, like the below. They Know That Fit is Everything L’Estrange One of the most important elements whenever you’re dressing yourself is to make sure that everything that you own and wear fits you perfectly. Unfortunately, we can’t all afford a tailor, as much as the well-suited gentlemen in the film Kingsman lead you to believe. If you’re unsure of your...
Yucatán, Oaxaca and Mexico City are some of the places that the founder of studio A-nrd visited in preparation of designing the interiors of Kol, a restaurant in central London.
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Kol is situated in the capital's Marylebone neighbourhood. It's headed up by notable chef Santiago Lastra, who has designed the menu of the two-storey restaurant to reflect the rich culture and cuisine of his birthplace, Mexico. London-based studio A-nrd was tasked with bringing an equally authentic sense of Mexico to Kol's interiors. The studio's founder, Alessio Nardi, embarked on an extensive field trip to get a better understanding of the country. Above: the restaurant's yellow entryway. Top image: Luis Barragáns colourful architecture informed burnt-orange surfaces of Kol "There is only so much you can discover in books and the internet...
It’s all too easy to get stuck in a style rut when it comes to trousers
Jeans, chinos and suit trousers are the three garments that make up most men’s legwear rotations, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, it doesn’t hurt to throw in the odd curveball here and there to keep things fresh and interesting. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of options. Modern menswear has a trouser style to suit every budget, taste and occasion. So, this considered, here are the key types of pants you should have hanging in your wardrobe. Slim Jeans As far as casual dressing goes, “if in doubt: slim jeans” is a pretty solid mantra to live by. Skinny-fit denim...
It’s all too easy to get stuck in a style rut when it comes to trousers
Jeans, chinos and suit trousers are the three garments that make up most men’s legwear rotations, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, it doesn’t hurt to throw in the odd curveball here and there to keep things fresh and interesting. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of options. Modern menswear has a trouser style to suit every budget, taste and occasion. So, this considered, here are the key types of pants you should have hanging in your wardrobe. Slim Jeans As far as casual dressing goes, “if in doubt: slim jeans” is a pretty solid mantra to live by. Skinny-fit denim...