As men we like to keep things simple. We like our meals to consist of meat and not much else, we like to torment ourselves by watching our favourite sports team battle it out every weekend and we almost never cry… but most of all, we like to have our own private space from time to time. Well to be honest, that isn’t true at all. Maybe for some men it is, but we’re not ... Read More →
The Perfect Fit
The modern shoelace wasn’t invented until 1790. That small, mechanical plastic covering on the end is called an “aglet”, from the French for a needle. Aglet is mentioned in Shakespeare, so the end of the shoelace was a thing at least 300 years before the eyehole for it to go through was made — fashion, the stuff of madness. Until the 19th century, shoes were made on straight lasts, so you chose which was the ... Read More →
I Love Ugly November 2013 Collection
New Zealand menswear label I Love Ugly introduce their installment for November 2013. Drawing inspiration from retro performance wear and nautical themes, I Love Ugly presents a selection of lightweight, versatile pieces that complement and accommodate for the months between summer and winter.
Brands to Know : Paul Evans
Based in New York City, Paul Evans is a new player in the game of luxury men’s footwear. The collection consists of high-end dress shoes made in Europe using time-honored craftsmanship and the finest materials. All dress shoes feature calfskin leather uppers, matching leather soles and leather lining. Founders Evan Fript & Ben Earley give us a little insight on the labels initial development – ”At the beginning of our journey, we collaborated internationally with individuals and factories ... Read More →
Canon EOS M2 Camera
Canon unveil the new EOS M2 camera, which is the second mirrorless model to be released this year. The new design sees an updated Hybrid CMOS II sensor which promises 2.3 times faster autofocus thanks to phase detection pixels that cover approximately 80% of the frame and built-in Wi-Fi alongside the new body design. Other slight changes include a redesign to the mode dial, continuous shooting speed increase to 4.6fps from 4.3fps, and a new front location ... Read More →