Man üp – Men-ü A different kind of grooming brand

imageGraham Fish isn’t a name that you automatically associate with the Glamourous  world of Beauty and Grooming, nonetheless you will have definately heard of the brands he has worked with the and the accomplishments he has achieved with these brands.

Over the last three decades Graham’s CV includes, Alberto Culver for 20 years with the VO5, Tresemme, Alberto andIndola ranges. He has turning around the loss making UK division taking VO5 styling to Number 1 styling brand. He was also responsible for developing Tresemme professionally and building overall sales to exceed £90 million.

imageWith men-ü, Fish’s is passionate about the fundamental objective of the brand, to introduce more men to quality grooming whilst educating them on the modern brand and modern benefits, incorporating products that are different and make a difference.

Men-ü is a contemporary grooming range of men’s hair and skincare products. All products are ultra – concentrate formulae which facilitates use of a high percentage of active ingredients and the secret is to get them to where they are needed without waste meaning a longer lasting experience. The products fit neatly in the hand and into a man’s lifestyle, bathroom, sports or travel bag.

imageThe range is also complemented with Italian PRO BLACK shaving brushes which use up to 40% less shave crème than animal bristles and are easier to keep clean and therefore more hygienic with no bristle loss. The black bristles which are exclusive to the brand are manufactured to be smooth, solid and non-absorbent.

However, the brand have another very significant string to their bow through the men-ü salon academy, based in Southampton. This is the centre for men-ü professional training and the product range, inviting salons and barbers to learn more about male grooming needs whilst highlighting the product benefits.

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A tale of two Factories – Grenson X New Balance

imageWhen the Global athletics brand New Balance approach the traditional British bench-made shoe makers Grenson and they come together to redefine the premium sneaker collaboration, with the Made in England 576GRB, surely only a thing of pure beauty can result from this encounter ?

Manufactured across both Grenson’s Northampton factory, and New Balance’s UK factory in Flimby, Cumbria, which then take advantage of the years of expertise and  utilise the craftsmanship, know how  and premium materials of both parties, the 576GRB is a collaboration in the truest sense of the word.

Grenson’s best Italian grade A calf-skin leather has been expertly worked into the 576 pattern at Flimby, before being shipped back to the craftsmen at Grenson to apply their signature burnishing and broguing details and essential giving them one last once over.

The components are then returned to the New Balance factory to be assembled by their skilled workers into the final sneaker. This project is one of New Balance’s most ambitious ever sneakers to make, due to the complexity and delicacy of the process, the 576GRB represents a new benchmark and yardstick in luxury athletic footwear.

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Street Style: LCM Day 4

It’s day 4 and the last day of LC:M A/W 16. It has been a wonderful week for British fashion, from the well established brands to the young and upcoming designers; it is clear that the whole world is taking notice once again, of the creative talent that has come from these shores. And of course, we can’t forget the stylish figures that have created a buzz and demand for street style photography. On to the next one.

Photos by Harry Bradbury/ Words by Keanu Adorable

official Instagram: @clothesmaketheman

Street Style: LCM Day 2/3

Continuing on from our coverage of the first day of London Collections Men, we took again to the streets of London where creatives in the fashion industry have gathered for the second and third day. Now in its eighth season, the biannual men’s fashion event continues to host an impressive and varied line-up of both emerging and established talent.

Photos by Harry Bradbury/ Words by Keanu Adorable

official Instagram: @clothesmaketheman

Street Style: LCM Day 1

Friday marked the first day of London Collections Men, and creatives in the fashion industry have gathered for the release of various designers’ AW 2016  release. We took to the shows and presentations and looked at what people were wearing for the first day of men’s fashion week.

Photos by Harry Bradbury/ Words by Keanu Adorable

official Instagram: @clothesmaketheman