No matter what sex you are; an outfit is never complete without accessories. Even though plenty of people associate accessories with female fashion first, there are so many great ones that can complete a male look as well. Lack of accessories can also make an otherwise exciting outfit look dull. So, when you think about male accessories, what are the ones that come to your mind? Apart from a good watch, necklaces and rings (all of which are huge in 2020), what other accessories can a fashionable guy rock? Take a look at some of the best minimalistic accessories that any guy can rock, regardless of his style or age:

Don’t fear the sun

First and foremost, a good watch cannot go without a good pair of sunglasses, especially during summertime. Sunglasses can boost your confidence, make you look stylish, protect your eyes. They are also very convenient as they can also hide your dark circles after a short night’s sleep. As far as the style is concerned, it’s very flattering and it doesn’t really change a lot over time, meaning that you can take some ‘80s glasses and still rock them with your head high. You can find good ones from either way of the pricing spectrum – either very affordable or very exclusive ones, but choose good quality because you should never toy with your eyes.

Know where you put your money

A gentleman’s not a gentleman if he carries his money around in his pockets. We’re not University students anymore. If you really want to play the gentleman card and be seen and regarded as a professional, you should invest in a good wallet. Times change, and paying for stuff has become so ridiculously easy (paying by swiping your hand and your smartwatch anyone?), but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t own a high-quality wallet. A leather wallet might be the best possible option as it looks nice and it gives out the sense of luxury that everyone loves. If you want to strengthen this game, you can always choose to emboss it with initials or letters.

But where your cards at?

Speaking of looking like a gentleman, there’s an accessory that only true gents have around. What if you go on a lunch and you get a business card that can result in an amazing business opportunity? Where will you put your credit cards in case you have no cash and there’s no need to take your wallet with you? Opting for a high-quality men’s card holder is definitely a sound choice – this accessory might not be essential, but it screams “style and confidence”. You can also put it in your pocket, which means it’s super handy.

Take care of your hands

Did you know that hands are amongst the top 10 hottest body parts? Apart from that, there really is something in hands that can make you a true gentleman. Moving them in a nice way, paying attention to how soft they are, working on your handshake – hands matter. That’s why a pair of leather glovesshould be one of the must-have items for everyone who wants to come off as a successful, confident guy who knows what matters and how to pay attention to nice things. This is a very elegant option that does not only look good, but it’s super helpful during winter time as well.

Taking notes with style

As the last accessory that is a must-have, especially if you’re a business person or someone who takes notes very often, is a good leather notepad case. Being extremely elegant and looking luxurious, this is the piece of accessory that will make you stand out from the crowd as it will emphasize your style and the importance that you put in your work. You can choose from many different colors, so go with the one that best matches your personality (even though brown leather might be the best option). Even if you keep it in the office, it will give that special look to your desk.

Minimalistic, yet handy and essential. Make sure to know how to wear each one of these – the matching will be easy as they are very minimalistic, but it’s your attitude that’s going to wear them!

As restaurants and pubs get set to reopen this weekend, YES CAN YOU BELIEVE IT THIS WEEKEND,  there are only two things on our mind: finding the perfect outfit and sipping that first drink. But if you’re struggling to style an outfit that looks effortlessly stylish at close proximity(and at a socially acceptable distance) or have no idea what drink to order, then we’ve got the help you need.

Those good people at Joe Browns have created a quiz that matches your style and personality to the perfect cocktail. You’ll be given some fabulous styling tips and accompanying recipes for a delicious tipple — handy for raiding your drinks cabinet, if there is anything left in it and getting creative at home!

Get ready to find out what your tastes say about you. Are you loud and outgoing like a Mojito? Effortlessly chic and cool like a Mimosa? Or does your style and sense of humour pack a punch, just like the first sip of a Cosmopolitan?

The way you dress showcases your individuality, whether you shake up your wardrobe with prints or love to stir up your look with the latest trends. Every outfit you choose is a cocktail of different styles, creating a look that’s as unique as you!

So whether your wardrobe is playful like the flavours of a Mojito, laid back like a Sea Breeze, or smooth like the Cuba Libre, it’s all about embracing your own style!

Mimosa

A men’s tailored jacket, just like a Mimosa, is classic piece that you’ll keep coming back to year after year. Style with brogues for a rooftop bar, or keep it casual with trainers for a more relaxed pub garden. 

Your chic style complements the classic Mimosa. Invented in Paris in 1925, this sparkling cocktail is effortlessly sophisticated, making it the perfect pairing for your wardrobe. An eclectic mix of vintage-inspired, bold and classic pieces, your outfits permeate a cool, Parisian vibe.

Cuba Libre

A splash of colour which is bold and adventurous, just like the citrusy taste of a Cuba Libre. Pair with shorts and slides on a sunny day or jeans and Oxfords for an all-day brunch. 

Your adventurous style is a perfect match for the distinctive Cuba Libre. Believed to have been created in the colourful city of Havana in 1902, this smooth cocktail carries refreshing hints of citrus. Never one to follow the crowd, this drink goes hand-in-hand with your eye-catching wardrobe.

Mojito

An eye-catching Hawaiian print shirt is a must for the summer, just like the herbaceous flavours of a delicious Mojito. Get ready for the sunshine by pairing your outfit with stylish retro shades and sandals to really set off the look.

Your wardrobe is fun-loving and full of life, just like the classic sun-drenched Mojito. Formulated in the colourful streets of Havana, this cocktail is filled with herbaceous and sweet citrus aromas. Always cool, you make a habit of shaking off the latest trends to create outfits that showcase your playful personality. 

Cosmopolitan

A graphic tee is cool and colourful, just like the fruity tang of a classic Cosmopolitan. Embrace your inner Joey Tribbiani and with a New York Cosmopolitan vibes and style with jeans to add texture.

Your outfits are unapologetically loud and proud, just like the dominating flavours of a Cosmo. Devised in 1975, this cosmopolitan concoction is a perfect choice for the bold, with its fruity and refreshing tang. Your cool urban vibe and vibrant personality are encapsulated by your colourful wardrobe.

Martini

Channel your inner Bond for a long-awaited date night, and look sharp and sophisticated, just like the taste of a Martini. Be dinner-date ready with an single breasted navy suit teamed with a simple white shirt and formal white sneakers.

Your metropolitan style is a great match for the effortlessly cool Martini. Created circa 1860, this classic vodka cocktail never fails to pack a punch. The same can be said of your wardrobe, with every piece of clothing carefully chosen, with outfits that are sharp, sophisticated and creative.

Sea Breeze

A unique t-shirt is sure to stand out, just like the zingy and sour taste of a Sea Breeze. Add that extra edge to your ensemble by accessorising with vintage-style sunglasses and a men’s leather pendant and beach-vibe.

You love to take it easy, so enjoy long sips of a zingy Sea Breeze. Formulated in the 1920s, this deliciously sour cocktail combines vodka, cranberry and grapefruit, making it an energising treat for the taste buds. Just like the Sea Breeze, your wardrobe features distinctive pieces with a laid back yet uniquely stylish feel.

The subject of today’s post has a little more than a touch of class. A classic, as the old adage tells us, never goes out of style. Like a perfectly tailored suit, Green Irish Tweed has been and continues to be worn by confident men at the peak of their field.

Evoking the lush greenery of the Emerald Isle: cut grass, spring meadows, summer wild flowers and herbs warmed by a gentle sea breeze. Tweed suggests Creed’s equestrian tailoring roots, country squires and their estates, shooting parties and hip flasks.

Creed, was founded by James Henry Creed in 1760. The House of Creed soon drew the attention of Royalty throughout Europe, even a certain Queen Victoria appointed Creed as the official supplier to the Royal household. The House of Creed has created fragrances for the discerning for over 260 years. Over the centuries, the Creed family has produced over 200 perfumes all testifying to a unique creative spirit that has been passed, together with a keen inherited nose, from father to son through seven generations. Still today Olivier Creed, oversees the House of Creed as President and insists on using natural ingredients rather then synthetic ones. Green Irish Tweed is a blend of floral and woody ingredients that infuses, Violet leaves, Florentine Iris, Sandalwood & Ambergris to create this unique, fresh, masculine and natural aroma which cited Carrie Grant, Robbie Williams & Prince Charles as fans.

The scent was launched in 1985 and the fragrance was created by perfumers Olivier Creed and Pierre Bourdon. Bourdon is the nose who worked on this classic cologne. Before he began his career in perfumery, he received a degree in political science. And other iconic fragrances Bourdon devised include Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent, CoolWater by Davidoff and Sun by Jil Sander.

Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California Hand-Selected, locally sourced fabrics, using a Cut and Sew process allowing each item to have a tailored-fit and with a Muted colour palette allowing mixing and matching of  items.

Open Legacy founders, Jordan and Micah, met in 2014 fresh out of college. Neither had plans of starting an athletic wear brand or business, nor did they have fashion degrees or manufacturing experience, what could possibly go wrong ?

However, their interest in fashion and sports culture was immediately a topic that bonded them. Throughout the next year they would have numerous conversations about how they struggled to find athletic wear that they felt matched their style. Whether it be the fit or the aesthetics, the market seemed to lack items that were minimalistic in design while using quality fabrics that would keep them comfortable throughout a full workout.

Because of this, Open Legacy was founded out of a desire to create the items they felt they were lacking. Since then, they’ve utilised every opportunity possible to study the ins and outs of what it takes to design and manufacture a clothing item, start to finish.

Los Angeles’ fashion district became their second home as they began spending each day trying to find everything from pattern makers to fabrics. Initially, a goal was set to source and sample everything domestically. The samples would then be sent overseas where they could replicate all aspects of what had been done locally. Eventually, through meeting likeminded, passionate individual like themselves they transfer their production back home and make the decision that they would make as the concept of “Made in Los Angeles” a priority for them and the brand.

With a focus on simplicity and functionality, their first collection is minimalistic in design, while providing a tailored- fit. Working off of a muted colour palette, the worry of clashing colours, patterns, or conflicting styles are eliminated. Because of this, the consumer is able to mix and match whichever pieces they have available to create a well-paired look. To coincide with the aesthetics of the line, each item is constructed using hand selected fabrics and has been custom designed to ensure functionality for a wide range of activities.

Hero pieces include the Harbor Top which is designed with functionality and comfort in mind. Constructed of Polyester/ Spandex mesh, its breathability combats heat and residual sweat.

Then we have the 7” Mercer short is constructed of 4-way stretch fabric and features a 1” side slit, allowing for complete range of motion.

Lastly, the Hayden’s tight fit restricts any unwanted movement while giving you flexibility for full range of motion.

For over 115 years, Mens grooming brand Gillette has delivered precision shaving to over 750 million men around the world. From shaving and body grooming, to skin care and sweat protection, Gillette offers a wide variety of products including razors, shave gel (gels, foams and creams), skin care, after shaves, antiperspirants, deodorants and body wash.

Recently the brand announced the launch of King C. Gillette, a new brand which promises to give men with facial hair the ultimate at-home grooming experience, no matter what their facial style is. Inspired by over a century of innovation and grooming experience and bearing the name of their founder King Camp Gillette, no word on a lie, the grooming facial haircare range will bring al of their expertise to life, with a complete collection of tools and facial hair care products that are crafted to help men perfect their unique look and enhance their personal grooming ritual.

The King C. Gillette tools, accessories and facial hair care products – which include the iconic double-edged safety razor that was pioneered back in 1901 by King C. Gillette, and in a first for the brand, specific beard-care products – promise to support men with facial hair to look, feel and act their best every day by giving them the best tools of the trade to master their personal at-home grooming regime.

Gary Coombe, CEO, Gillette commented “We’re excited to announce the launch of the King C. Gillette range – the first complete line up of products & tools designed for men with facial hair. Our founder King C. Gillette revolutionized the male grooming experience more than a century ago, and so it is fitting that this new brand bears his name. All men have their own grooming styles and at home rituals which are personal to them, and so we’ve put all our years of shaving experience together with the very best razor, hair and skin care technologies to create this full range of tools, accessories and care products to meet all the grooming needs of all men. It’s the one-stop shop for grooming that men have been looking for.”

King C. Gillette revolutionised the male grooming experience with the development of the safety razor in 1901, an innovation which made the ritual of at home daily grooming a mainstay for men across the world.

The range – can be categorised into three sections; shave & edge, trim and care, will feature:

Shave & Edge:

• Double Edge Safety Razor and blade refills – an icon of style for precise edges

• Neck Razor – designed for sensitive skin to shave neck and cheeks

• Shave and Edging Razor – with 5 premium blades and precision trimmer for edging

• Transparent Shave Gel – designed for easy styling, infused with white tea

Trim:

• Beard Trimmer – cordless with 3 interchangeable combs, for all beard styles

Care:

• Beard & Face Wash (350ml) – refreshing cleanser infused with coconut water

• Soft Beard Balm (100ml) – conditioning balm with cocoa butter

• Beard Oil (30ml) – with argan oil to soften facial hair

King C. Gillette is launching in store at SuperDrug in the UK and online at SuperDrug.com and kingcgillette.co.uk