Last night, the who’s who of sports including the likes of Victor Cruz, Brandon Marshall, and more, attended the 2017 Jesse Owens International Athlete Trophy Gala in New York City, an annual recognition of sports legends who exemplify the ideals embodied by Olympian and humanitarian Jesse Owens: integrity, perseverance and service. The prestigious celebration honored […]
Los Angeles will have a little more ink following the introduction of a new tattoo art installation at 3921 W Sunset Blvd. & Hyperion Ave. to kick off the Bulleit Frontier Works project. This is the first piece in a series of projects Bulleit will commission to celebrate and unite the thriving creative collaborator community […]
I had the pleasure of attending the world premiere of the new 2017 Mazda CX-5; the SUV you’re going to want all to yourself. This crossover SUV sees Mazda return with another big hitter. From the offset, this is a lust-worthy ride, featuring an oversized grille, updated front exterior, which growls rather than smiles, and […]
What happens when you get invited by NASCAR driver and Spirit Cup Series rookie of the year contender Chase Elliott, the driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet SS, and Kelley Blue Book (KBB) with Hendrick Motorsports to the Best Buy Awards during the NASCAR AAA Texas 500 race? We will spare you the suspense; you […]
The Moscow Mule, America’s most Googled cocktail, turned 75 this year. In honor, SMIRNOFF vodka, the creator of this iconic cocktail, hosted an exclusive event on Sunset Strip, where 75 years’ prior, the brand debuted a slice of American history. In what could only be described an incredible and immersive experience, I joined influencers for […]
If you read Male Standard regularly, you’ll know that I recently went on a cross-country trip to Bluffton, South Carolina where I got to test drive awesome cars by Mazda. You can read that blog here. Today, I want to share some of the innovative features I love about the 2016 Mazda CX-9 and the […]
I was recently invited to dinner with three incredible and iconic brands whom I deeply admire; the first being Hennessy, for their luxury brand and longevity, followed by Rolls Royce, who brought with them “Dawn,” an inspiring addition to their bespoke collection. Last, but not least, were the purveyors of fine denim – The Stronghold. […]
I recently found myself on the flipside of LA, in an industrial neighborhood, wondering if I was in the right place. I was told to follow the directions and look for a secret doorway, and as I got closer to a distressed building I hesitated to guess if I had the right place. Thankfully, I […]
Have you seen those crazy obstacle courses that everyone seems to be getting into on their days off? I had the immense pleasure of going to a Tough Mudder event first hand with Old Spice. Tough Mudder is no joke, the tough really says what they stand for; grueling challenges backed with an awful lot […]