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As FashionBeans deputy editor, Luke Todd is tasked with filtering through the latest from the worlds of fashion, grooming, fitness, technology and lifestyle to deliver an indispensable edit of the most stylish stuff. Along with working on the site since 2009, he has written for leading titles such as ShortList, Drapers and GQ Style Germany and has consulted for brands including Bulldog Skincare and James Harknett.
Like Kanye West and screaming babies (same thing, really), oily skin demands constant attention. Aside from a shiny schnoz, this common complexion – caused by an excess of a sebum-producing hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – also comes with clogged pores, spots and the fear a neighbouring country may invade your face. Luckily, it can be combated with the … Continue reading The Best Men’s Grooming Products For Oily Skin →
“I wear aftershave every day, but by about midday the scent has completely gone – where should I be spraying to make it last?” Adam via email. Location location location. Not just a snappy catchphrase that applies to property, but also the prime real estate on your skin that helps fragrances smell stronger and last … Continue reading Where’s The Best Place To Spray Fragrance? →
If you want to learn how to cook, consult a chef; if you fancy yourself as a sportsman, speak to an athlete; and if you want the body of a gladiator, then seek out, well, a Gladiator. James Crossley is probably best known for flexing his pecs as Hunter on the cult nineties TV show Gladiators. … Continue reading The ‘Gladiator’ Workout That Hits Every Muscle In Your Body →
It’s one of the great questions of our time. Is there life after death? Do we have free will? And why the bloody hell is my beard red when my hair isn’t? If what’s on your chin doesn’t match up with what’s on your head (and you didn’t have spaghetti for lunch), then it falls … Continue reading Why Is My Beard Red When My Hair Isn’t? →
The old saying: “buy cheap, buy twice,” works fine for clothes, cars and, heck, even kebabs. However, when it comes to barbers, there’s no chance at a second snip (not for at least several weeks). So it pays to know you can trust whoever is holding the clippers to your head or a razor to … Continue reading 12 Ways To Spot A Bad Barber →
If you want a Manhattan, talk to a New Yorker; if you’re in the mood for a mojito, speak to a Cuban; and if you’re in need of a stiff martini, then seek out an Italian in London, specifically one named Alessandro Palazzi. The legendary bartender is the man behind the mixer at iconic West … Continue reading James Bond’s Bartender On How To Make The Perfect Martini →
Any man with more than a passing interest in style will be familiar with Oliver Spencer. For the past 15 years, the British fashion designer has honed an unbeatable mix of contemporary yet classic menswear staples and effortlessly smart tailoring. Which makes him well placed to make a slightly-more-than-educated guess at the five pieces of … Continue reading 5 Modern Essentials Every Man Should Own →
The skin around your skull has to put up with a lot. Even putting aside the damage cause by extreme weather and thick pollution, chances are you drag a sharp razor across it several times a week and pump it full of booze on the weekend. The easiest way to steady the effects all this can … Continue reading The Best Men’s Moisturisers For Every Skin Type →
“My other half keeps trying to attack my eyebrows with tweezers – is she trying to hint that I should be doing something with them?” Joe via email. I think that’s more than a hint, Joe. Firstly, I think you need to assess how violent the attack is (is she frothing at the mouth?) and … Continue reading Should I Be Plucking My Eyebrows? →
Turns out Dry January is a lot harder than we thought. On December 31st we stocked up on enough dry gin, dry cider and dry wine (not to mention all the stuff to make dry martinis) to see us through the month; only to find out it means no alcohol. As in, not a drop. … Continue reading 6 Booze-Free Cocktails To Get You Through Dry January →
New Look Black Running Tights Planning to get your sweat on in 2017? Chances are, if you last saw the inside of a gym when Concorde was still flying, you’re going to need some new kit. New Look’s affordable range of workout gear – including moisture-wicking running tights – means you can burn calories, not … Continue reading The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now →
New Balance M1500UC Made In England Good news for New Balance fans with some cash to spare over the festive period. Flimby’s finest just turned out one of its most expensive sneakers to date. The made in England update of the 1980s sneakerhead favourite justifies the price tag with premium leather uppers in an understated … Continue reading The Hottest Trainer Launches This Week →
Stephen Kenn Drinks With Friends Fancy flexing your mixology skills at 40,000 feet? World renowned product designer Stephen Kenn has come up with the ultimate in-flight cocktail kit. The leather and canvas pouch incudes nine empty bottles, mixing spoon and a detailed book explaining what to pack to produce 15 different drinks created by some … Continue reading The World’s Most Stylish Stuff – This Week →
Burgundy Merino Wool High Neck Jumper Layering may be the practical way to keep warm when the snowpocalypse hits, but done wrong it can also leave you looking like a walrus storing up for winter. Become a mix master by investing in lightweight yet thermoregulating materials. This jumper, taken from River Island’s new merino wool … Continue reading The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now →
Bape x K-Swiss Classic 66 A tiger never changes its stripes, well neither does a sneaker. Celebrating 50 years of the five-striped K-Swiss Classic 66, one of the first leather tennis shoes to ever be worn in a major Grand Slam tournament, the American sportswear staple has partnered with A Bathing Ape offshoot AAPE for … Continue reading The Hottest Trainer Launches This Week →
We get it it, you’re Banta Claus and want everyone to know that you’re on the hunt for ‘ho ho hoes’ and just how ‘well hung’ your stocking is. But just stop and think for a minute. Are you sure, having spent eleven months of the year perfecting an arsenal of on-trend menswear pieces, you … Continue reading The Best Non-Naff Christmas Jumpers →
French Connection Toni Wheeled Suitcase As any man with a well-thumbed passport will tell you, solid luggage is an even more solid investment. However, dropping £1,000 on a costly case isn’t always an option. Luckily, high street retailer French Connection has loaded itself onto the carousel for the first time with a collection that includes … Continue reading The World’s Most Stylish Stuff – This Week →
Tiger of Sweden Jil Suit Clean-cut Scandi brand Tiger of Sweden is well known for its sleek take on urban tailoring. The brand’s slim-fit wool suit in comes in a range of colours, the most tempting being ‘wine’, which you can guarantee will be your saviour for just about any smart event this month. Available … Continue reading The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now →
Puma Ignite evoKNIT 3D Hot on the knitted heels of its high-collared Ignite evoKNIT, Puma is back with a new low-profile update. The brand’s 3D pack debuts the sleek runner, which features knitted technology across the upper and a cushioned Ignite Foam sole, in three colourways – winetasting, black and steel grey. Available at Hanon, … Continue reading The Hottest Trainer Launches This Week →
The Mankind Christmas Collection ‘Tis the season to be selfish. Granted, swapping presents with loved ones warms the cockles, but isn’t a box containing more than £300 of grooming essentials much better? The Mankind Christmas Collection pulls together some of our bathroom cabinet favorites from the likes of Baxter of California, Anthony and Men-U into … Continue reading The World’s Most Stylish Stuff – This Week →
Pepe Jeans Men’s Stuart Casual Shirt Christmas might just have come early. Offering a shortcut to his photographer-baiting style, model, photographer and shoe designer Johannes Huebl has curated a winter wishlist from items found on Amazon Fashion. It includes this smart but rugged denim shirt from London’s own Pepe Jeans. Available at Amazon Fashion. Sunspel … Continue reading The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now →
Vans Old Skool 36 Holiday Collection The holiday season isn’t just a blessed excuse to eat your own bodyweight in food, it’s also a chance to add a pair of Christmas kicks to your rotation. Reissuing its skull and bones print, Vans has added a slightly more festive twist to the canvas and suede body … Continue reading The Hottest Trainer Launches This Week →
David Oyelowo first came to our attention as MI5 agent Danny in the cult BBC TV series Spooks. Since then, the British-Nigerian actor has shared screen time with Forest Whittaker and Oprah Winfrey in The Butler, won rave reviews for his performance as Martin Luther King in Selma and, more importantly, worn just about every … Continue reading 8 Times David Oyelowo Nailed Tailoring →
Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage If you’d describe your current car as ‘reasonably priced, safe, reliable, and comfortable’ stop everything, reevaluate your life and buy this beautifully restored 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage. Portuguese custom shop Cool Vintage has kitted out the five-speed man-machine with a new cappuccino colorway and handmade premium mohair brown hood, … Continue reading The World’s Most Stylish Stuff – This Week →
Wallace & Barnes Moleskin Workshirt Moleskin was originally used for military uniforms due to its strength and wind resistance, so you can rely on J.Crew’s button-up to keep out the cold. Inspired by a vintage European overshirt, it puts the soft but densely woven fabric to work in a rugged tobacco colorway. Available at J.Crew, priced … Continue reading The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now →
Vans Sk8-Hi MTE Shoes We’re about to enter the thick of the winter storm so check yo self before you wet yo self. Wait, what? The latest Weather MTE collection from Vans is another banger-packed assortment of rain boots masquerading as sneakers. Cut from premium water resistant leather and suede, models like the classic Sk8-Hi … Continue reading The Hottest Trainer Launches This Week →
Oliver Peoples x Byredo Ever wondered what LA smells like? Day-old hooch? Surf shops? Bacon-wrapped hot dogs? Luckily for the new collaborative candle from eyewear brand Oliver Peoples and fragrance firm Byredo, which claims to distil the scent of the US state, it’s more a mix of juniper, Californian lemon and warm sand accord. Available at Oliver Peoples … Continue reading The World’s Most Stylish Stuff – This Week →
Puffa Foster Padded Down Jacket Remember puffer jackets? Those ugly-AF quilted bin bags? Well, they’ve had a makeover. Don’t believe us? Just look at the latest collection from British heritage brand Puffa. Cut like a stylish field jacket, the water resistant Foster model comes completed with a collared neckline, chest pockets and metallic hardware. Available … Continue reading The Best New Menswear Pieces To Buy Right Now →
Pointer Seeker Reflective Perf What if we told you there was a way of going back to the days of light up trainers without having to cram your size nines into a child’s shoe? Pointer’s new Reflective pack uses perforated leather with 3M underneath, making them ideal for visibility on dark winter mornings and evenings, … Continue reading The Hottest Trainer Launches This Week →
Like most men, we’re pretty big fans of our local. On some nights we can even get a steak and a beer for a fiver. However, we’d be lying if we said that filed under a list of ‘things to buy when stinking rich’ wasn’t access to some of the most exclusive watering holes in … Continue reading 7 Of The Coolest Exclusive Members’ Clubs In The World →