For those of us on the southern hemisphere summer has been coming in hot and fast, mostly hot though. We all love summer, sure, longer days, shorter night the smell of sun tan lotion, drinks with tiny little umbrellas, its great. That is until you need to get your fancy on and break out into a … Continue reading 1 look 2 ways with Trenery
Dapper Dexterity #30
I havent forgotten about you guys. Promise. Life has just been a little chaotic later and I'm struggling to find a moment to sit down and share some gentlemanly thoughts with you. Dont give up on us, there's lots in the pipeline and things are about to get super duper dapper! In the meantime, here's some dapper … Continue reading Dapper Dexterity #30
Winter Layering in Trenery
Hey Achmat Summer sucks. Okay, that seems a bit harsh, but it's next to impossible to appear dapper in summer, I sometimes think you can achieve smart casual at best. You wanna know why that is? Layering. Yep, layering can really help push your outfit to another level, but you can really only get away … Continue reading Winter Layering in Trenery
10 Style tips to use everyday
I recently wrote an article for the Sunday Times offering 10 Style Tips for everyday. I'm not sure how many of you actually saw it, so I thought I would take some time to maybe share it here on the blog. Not only do I think there is some really valuable advice in there, but … Continue reading 10 Style tips to use everyday
The Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo
There are some events in Cape Town that I just don't want to miss. The sixth annual Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo at Val de Vie Estate, was one such event. So when the invite landed on our desk, Elzaan and I canceled everything else to attend. I mean, does anything else really trump bottomless Veuve … Continue reading The Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo
WMBW Reviews: Thread Etiquette
Watches have become a lot like ties. Now, unless you're Flavor Flav, I dont mean you should be wearing them around your necks. I just mean that now more than ever they are the ultimate male accessory. See, not so long ago men would go out and drop a couple of pay-checks on a heavy watch in … Continue reading WMBW Reviews: Thread Etiquette
Well suited to a budget
There is almost nothing that beats the feeling of suiting up. Almost. Look, I'm no stranger to dressing up, we all know that, a nicely fitted blazer with some contrasting pants a tie and all the details make this guy feel pretty dapper. But there is something about suiting up that just means business!! Now, … Continue reading Well suited to a budget
Fanciness for Africa
Looking good is one thing. Doing good is something different. Looking good while doing good is pretty much the holy grail of living if you think about it! Here's your chance. I recently stumbled upon these Aid For Africa pocket squares on one of my favourite online tie stores. The kind people at Bows-N-Ties have made Aid … Continue reading Fanciness for Africa
The Old Khaki Shirt Challenge
Old Khaki is widely known for their cool and casual mens and ladies wear. They're the kind of store you visit when you need something to chill in for the weekend, right? Turns out, not so much. Don't get me wrong, if you need something cool and casual, you'll definitely find it there, but what … Continue reading The Old Khaki Shirt Challenge
Born in a black tie
When will you be born? This was the question posed to me by adidas fragrances. Surely I was already born wasn't I? I mean, I'm writing this post. Turns out what they wanted to find out, is when do I feel as though I have been born again. When is my creative rebirth? What is it … Continue reading Born in a black tie