CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

There are moments in life that are filled with light, when everything seems possible. When letting yourself go as you step into nature is as easy as breathing. These magically moments have tried to be captured by the Blu Mediterraneo fragrances, each one inspired by the unique landscapes of the Italian Mediterranean – like Cipresso di Toscana. Acqua di Parma’s new fragrance embodies all the vitality of a walk in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, where the majestic Cypress tree, with its aromatic, balsamic, energy-giving scent, a tree so symbolic of the Tuscan landscape.

Today, there are cypress trees all over Tuscany: every street corner, every church, every garden, every hilltop, is graced by the presence of this centuries-old tree. Rolling hills bathed in sunlight, woods and farms, pretty villages scattered among the hilltops: this fragrance takes its inspiration from these landmark features that you may spot on a walk along the paths of Tuscany’s nature.

The fragrance opens with refreshing star anise and elemi, illuminated by sparkling notes of orange and petit grain. A vivaciousness that introduces an aromatic heart of sage and lavender, while woody balsamic base notes of cypress and pine evoke the silence of nature and a gratifying sense of wellbeing.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 18 months, you must know something about Kem Cetinay, whether it’s Love Island, presenting from behind the scenes of Dancing on Ice or This Morning to amassing over 2.7 million followers over his social media accounts right the way to his madcap adventure series with his partner in crime Chris Hughes. However, there is far more to Mr Cetinay than his TV persona. 

Not only is Kem is passionate about barbering and has launched a hit online series ‘Kem Cuts’, where he gives expert trims to some of the country’s most popular TV stars, including Philip Schofield, Who Dare’s Win’s Ant Middleton and Joel Dommett.

As an open book, he has been honest about his history of suffering with anxiety, and through his work with Childline he is proud to be named their first Mental Health Campaigner, working closely with the young people they support and plans to continue to open up the conversation around mental health through a school tour in 2019.

Now the latest chapter in his adventure sees him team up with one of the biggest success stories in retail of this generation. May sees Kem launch and exclusive collection with none other than High Street Giant, Primark. 

Fashion meets affordability with the Primark Man x Kem 16-piece collection. From bold patterned shirts and sunglasses to sliders and Kem’s signature short shorts, the prices range from just £2 – £9 offering great quality at a great price.

Speaking about the collection, Kem says, “I’m so excited to have the chance to work with Primark, I have been going into the stores with my family since I was a young boy so to join this family orientated brand is a dream come true.”

When you walk into a barbershop for the first time, a good barber will spend a little time working you out. What are you wearing, how old are you, how thick is your hair, what attitude do you have? All of these will help inform what sort of cut you might want. But you can help too.

1) It’s ok to say you want a cut like a certain actor, singer or celebrity. It helps the barber know what you’re going for and makes their life easier but …

2) Be realistic. We’d all like to look like Steve McQueen but few of us do. Thinning hair, head shape, curly or straight hair may make certain looks impossible. Also, once you’re out of your 20s, some cuts just look daft (they look daft in your 20s too, you can just get away with them better then).

3) Barbers gauge your style on your look. Wearing a business suit? You may want a more work-friendly cut. So it can be good to come dressed in what you wear most of the time. Tell your barber your job, your lifestyle, your hobbies and interests – it can help define what your hair should look like.

4) You should judge your barber too. If the shop is charging you for a decent haircut, the barber should not pull out clippers before scissors (unless you want certain, specific looks). You get what you pay for should work both ways.

5) Get your hair cut every four weeks for shorter hair, every five to six for longer hair.

6) Remember, no barber wants to send you out of the shop with a bad haircut – it will make you unlikely to come back, and worse for the barber, it’s a terrible advert for the shop. Tell your barber if you’re not happy

I’m sure you’ve heard people say that there’s no formula for a life well-lived but, actually, there is – at least when it comes to your health. On a physiological level, at least, the human body requires only a few essentials to stay in good shape!

The International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring is the leading accreditation authority for professional coaches. Here, one of their accredited coaches offers up 6 simple steps to health and success!

1. Adequate sleep and rest – a solid amount of sleep per night allows your body to rest and repair itself. Sleep deficiency is, sadly, very common and can lead to a number of health issues.

2. Natural diet and nutrition – although we’re surrounded by inexpensive junk and processed foods, keeping a balanced and wholesome diet is essential for giving our bodies the fuel it needs. And remember – good food doesn’t have to be expensive or hard to prepare.

3. Sunshine – our lifestyles are increasingly indoor-focused, and we’re missing out because of it. Get outside and give your skin some of that Vitamin D.

4. Peace of mind – stress is one of the biggest contributors to bad health – both mental and physical. Rearrange your schedule to give yourself more time to relax or try to find ways to calm your mind.

5. Plenty of water – water is essential to every cell and every function of our bodies, so make sure you’re drinking it often and in large quantities.

6. Adequate exercise – just 30 minutes of moderate physical exercise per day is all that’s needed to keep you trim and strong. Whether you walk, run, skip, or swim, it’s also great for your mental health!

I’m sure you’ve all heard of MrPorter, Asos, Zalando, TheIdleMan ? Well, your about to add another destination URL to that well dressed list. Get ready for the Khaki Surfer! A UK based premium on-line shopping experience, offering the very best of luxury men’s lifestyle, sportswear & designer labels at sale-rail prices. Stocking such desirable brands as Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Scotch & Soda and John Varvatos and covering everything from designer jeans to casualwear. 

Created by Daniel Cutler who’s CV boasts aspirational brands as including Gant, Strellson and Eden Park. 

On average Khaki Surfer adds 300 new pieces to its website every week and maintain a working catalogue of over 7000 units, spanning all categories. Each item is catalogued to maximise the customer experience, where they can edit, select by category, size or style and with prices often up to 70% off their original retail price. 

Even though they only launched their concept in 2018 their customer base is growing on average 20% each month and its easy to see how Khaki Surfer has stuck a stylish chord with the sartorial male consumer. Stocking sizes from XS to XXXXL and offering same working day dispatch and next day domestic delivery as standard, plus they also ship globally within 5 working days.