Yes I kid you not this coming Friday(16th August) is National Grooming Day, I promise this is neither a wind up nor simply a Hallmark created occasion.

From smelling great, looking after your hair or taming your beard this day is designed to encourages men to care about their appearance. So, as always to save you the trouble we’ve rounded up some of our favourite grooming essentials to take the pain out of searching.

Candles aren’t just for the ladies and other than smelling amazing yourself it is key that your house smells as good. Forget about Fabreze and go for that higher-end option with the Tom Ford Cigar and Vanilla candle. This will send a beautiful aroma around your home welcoming guests or whilst you are relaxing in a warm bath, whatever you fancy really!

On the go ? Every traveller has a home of his own, and he learns to appreciate it even more from his wandering. The Murdock London A Gentleman of two cities travel Kit
Contains:

Texture Paste with travel sized Sea Salt Spray, Black Tea Body Wash, Quince & Oakmoss Shampoo, Black Tea Cologne.
Take a little piece of home with you with our grooming fundamentals in carry-on friendly sizes. Shampoo and Body Wash to keep fresh, Sea Salt Spray and Texture Paste to look sharp, Black Tea Cologne to add intrigue

Experts in men’s skincare, Bulldog’s new line of environmentally conscious and vegan-friendly shower gels care about their impact on the world. They pride themselves on only using gentle, naturally derived cleansers, natural fragrances and bottles made of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.  What’s more, these shower gels come in an oversize 500ml and 1L bottles to cut down on the amount of packaging per wash

So what exactly is Clinque’s Post Shave Soother and what does it do. Well, it relieves shaving irritation, leaving behind nothing more than a soothing, cool, tingly feeling and improved skin texture. Aloe is an active ingredient in it to soothe razor burn, relieve dryness, the appearance of redness and helps skin repair minor nicks and cuts. It’s nothing short of a breakthrough post-shave formula containing a combination of licorice and plant extracts that leave facial hair looking finer and softer. With continued use, shaving will be quicker and more comfortable as razor burn caused by daily friction is reduced. Additional ingredients provide exfoliation and anti-irritating benefits virtually eliminating bumps and ingrown hairs, as well as helping to encourage the healing of minor nicks and cuts. Plus it’s appropriate for all skin types.

By using a charcoal toothpaste you can combat both oral hygiene and keeping those pearly whites super shiny bright. Beverly Hills Formula is one of the longest and most trusted whitening brands on the market, having been formulated in California and then in 1992. Today, Beverly Hills Formula leads the way with their innovative Professional White and Perfect White range of whitening toothpastes and mouthwash.

Black Pearl, and the original black toothpaste Perfect White Black, are non-abrasive and contain Activated Charcoal, an effective and safe way to clean and whiten teeth which also helps combat plaque, gum disease and bad breath.

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo, share the unmistakable spirit of the Mediterranean. Igniting your senses in nature, which creates the special allure of this magical Italian region.

Chinotto di Liguria’s top notes are like a breeze: a charge of pure energy enhanced by the bittersweet notes of the chinotto fruit and the sparkling crispness of mandarin. At its heart, jasmine and geranium bloom with the dynamic and refreshing notes of cardamom and rosemary. It is rounded off with the peace and tranquillity afforded by the base notes of musk and patchouli. A fragrance reminiscent of an early morning stroll along the rocky coastlines of western Liguria.

Harrys, likes to think of itself as making the chore of shaving that little bit easier, generally. Harry’s Shave Plans offer a seamless way for their customers to order their shave supplies based on their individual grooming needs. The brand tailor delivery frequency based on how often you shave and deliver the products direct to their customers home, allowing the plans to be changed or cancelled at anytime

Kiehl’s age defender Moisturizer offers a  powerful treatment providing a first line of defense against the effects of aging skin. Formulated with Cypress Extract, this ultra-lightweight “age defender” easily absorbs and helps to visibly firm sagging skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a more youthful, resilient appearance.

Sure for Men, as the Strapline for the band in the 1980’s used to say “it won’t let you down”.

Finally, we have Aveda Men Pure-formance pomade helps mold and style short to medium length hair into any maintainable shape. It has a built-in style-control agent that provides strong hold with lasting shine. As you’d expect from Aveda, a company which strives to create products that are botanically based and manufactured through environmentally friendly processes.It smells good enough to eat, offering an aroma that is rich, but never over powering, spicy and refreshing with kunzea, citrus and certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver, and lavender.

For Micro Love, JUSBOX offers up an intoxicating fragrance that plays with a musk, ozonic accord that washes over you. The fragrance is electric, abstract, aerial. Notes include, Crisp Apple, Neroli, Cinnamon, Violet, White Cedarwood, Suede and Grey Amber.

With Summer here, but the thought of Autumn well and truly on the horizon it beckons a new season with it and so no doubt you have a occasion you need to dress the part for looming on the calendar, whether that be a Wedding, Anniversary, Job Interview etc. I don’t think there is one of us out there that doesn’t have a date in our diary that is preying on our minds like a impending sartorial spectre. One brand that can cater for your needs no matter what the occasion or how formal it may be is the Italian heritage House Canali.

The Family run business, now in the hands of the third generation of Canalis, has been at the forefront of Italian Tailoring since its launch back in 1934, which coincided with the rise of the contemporary lounge suit and the emergence of the clean, sharp aesthetic of modernist design. Since then, Canali have created a range of men’s suits and outerwear, following the strictest manufacturing standards to create garments of the finest quality. The brand is now available, literally across the world, from Moscow to Mumbai, to keep up with the huge demand for top-quality tailoring from discerning, style-conscious male customers who want to make investment purchases knowing they won’t be subject to passing trends and will look as good tomorrow as they do today.

This is why for near 90 years Canali has been synonymous with quality and excellence with a longstanding tradition that interweaves culture and history, style and taste. Catering for your needs in the style stakes is no problem for for this Italian Tailoring Family

Occasion or Interview

Whether the Groom, Wedding guest or interviewee for your dream Job, this classic Capri Suit will have you feeling a million dollars. It comes in a bright and statement sapphire blue. The luxurious 150s wool and silk blend with herringbone effect helps regulate your temperature plus it doesn’t wrinkle easily and features elegant details silk buttonholes and horn buttons.

Formal

From a Graduation Ball to a cocktail party the ever-classic tuxedo is a must for your more formal occasions. This refined style in a wool and silk blend features a unique two-tone black and blue texture that adds a touch of style and luxury to your evening ensemble

Casual

Whatever the weather, it sometimes calls for cooler tones – part of the more contemporary Black edition capsule collection from Canali. This Black leaftec water and wind resistant jacket, black merino wool crew neck sweater, 5-pockets pants; black and gray sneakers takes you effortlessly from work to play.

https://www.canali.com/en_gb/black-edition.html

In the 80th anniversary year since the start of the Second World War, Men Fashion Retailer Woodhouse Clothing explores how clothing evolved in the era and how the fashion ration affected the trends and colours at the time.

The dark days of the Second World War were so austere that the Government even dictated fashion trends in a desperate bid to save as much cloth as possible. Garments manufactured during the era that met frugality regulations were known as utility clothing – the huge trend we know and love today.

Revealing the fashion truths behind the eras, Woodhouse Clothing drilled down the top trends for every decade since the 1910’s.

Crep Project believe fresh starts with the feet, so you need to protect yourself from the feet up at all times. As part of this they have dreamt up The Crep Commandments – the laws and rules you need to know. The laws and rules you need to follow. The laws and rules any sneakerhead keeps in their kicks fresh at all times.

Crep Project was borne, like all great ideas, out of the notion of keeping your Kicks look fresh and pristine for as long as humanly possible.

Crep Project produce how to videos showing and telling, with practically advice utilising the Crep Commandments. In the latest Crep Protect experiment, we see Travis ScottAir Jordan 1 Low take on a bottle of Hersheys Sauce. One would think that this would mean that the Travis Scott trainers could no longer be worn but thanks to Crep Protect this is not the case at all. Watch the below video to see how effective and how powerful Crep Protect is.

Words by Dan Ramsdale-Harris

In a new series over here at Clothes Make The Man, we are documenting the top 5 new streetwear pieces of the month, from high end to mid end and the occasional bargain that pops up.

With the annual Supreme spring summer weekly drop schedule recently coming to an end, there’s no better time to show those select hypebeasts some alternatives for their wardrobe.

This month’s feature documents some staple names in the streetwear industry, as well as some upcoming brands who are continuing to make the right noise.

One of the most influential figures in streetwear, Nigo, previously the owner of A Bathing Ape, launched his new Fall/Winter 2019 collection with HUMAN MADE, his most recent brand, earlier this month.

The collection introduced an array of workwear-indebted items that personifies his own personal style.

The absolute grail piece to come from the collection was the Military Print Chino, in an off-white colourway, emblazoned with an array of HUMAN MADE motifs. The pant has a personal touch with the design being hand painted, and comes in a wide-leg fit, equipped with specific iPhone size tool pocket.

With signs of cooler weather appearing, a denim jacket provides that finishing touch to an outfit, making it go from a solid 6 to a 9.5. This silhouette comes from Parisian based label M+RC noir, a brand that has seen a rapid rise in the last couple of years. Big names such as American rapper Quavo and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams were spotted in the brands second release of their SS19 collection, creating huge hype before the drop 2 weeks ago.

The jacket consists of an all over laser printed logo detailing, 14oz denim fabric and a 100% cotton finish.

This item is definitely a stand out piece to accompany a host of fits.

The 3rd instalment comes from a homegrown brand that is making big noise in the streetwear and urban culture scene. Having accumulated a following of just under 30,000 followers in no time, Unknown London have made a quick and authentic impact on the scene.

On the back of 2 successful collection sell outs, the brand finally made a comeback with the first instalment of their SS19 collection 2 weeks ago.

Their Zip Up Hood comes in a hand bleached tie-dye, a flock logo print and an oversized fit, with a450 GSM, 100% heavyweight cotton finish.

Both Stussy and Carhartt have teamed up with Dover Street Market to provide bespoke capsules for the retailers London and LA locations, including both exclusive tees and layering pieces.

The piece we have chosen to highlight from the capsule is the all-black vest, sporting quilted lining and a zippered closure, with both Stussy, Carhartt and DSM branding located on the two chest pockets.  

The garment comes in a 100% cotton composition, and is available to buy in-store and online now.

The final instalment of July’s edition comes from U.K based brand Represent’s Fall/Winter 19/20collection.

The item featured is their ‘Never Comin Down Hoodie ‘, coming in a black colourway and a slightly oversized fit in an extra heavyweight loopback cotton. The silhouette also comes softened, pre-shrunk and piece dyed for the ultimate jersey, accompanied by their Fall Winter 19/20 logo printed to the centre of the chest.

A stand out graphic without question, and one of my personal favourite designs out there in the streetwear scene at the minute.