No fighting force in the world has generated greater mystique than the British Army’s Brigade of Ghurkas. Such is their ferocity and daring in combat that fact and myth have become inseparable. It is said that Winston Churchill thought them the most effective fighters in Britain’s ranks. Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw once famously stated, “If […]
Mission Clothing was established in 1997. It was founded by Frank Ady. Frank migrated to the USA at the age of 19. At the age of 36, he decided to make his vision a reality, to one day live the American Dream. It was always his passion to create his own brand and become a […]
Play Cloths commemorates the release of Pusha T’s much-anticipated debut album, My Name Is My Name, by releasing the “Everything is Pusha T” tee shirt. With all eyes on Pusha T and his highly anticipated solo album, MNINM, Play Cloths proudly presents the “Everything Is Pusha T” T-Shirt. Inspired by the infamous “Kanye rant,” we agree EVERYTHING […]
Words by Mr Chris Laverty, creator and editor of Clothes on Film With the suit undergoing a brand-wide and very British resurgence this season, it seems an appropriate time to look back at one of the finest suits ever committed to film. Perhaps even more than Mr Cary Grant’s esteemed Glen check example in North […]
Male Standard was privileged to sit down with Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Civic Duty Shoes, Steven Weinreb. After losing his job at 47, this entrepreneur set out on a mission to create a company and product that not only represented himself, but everyone else affected by the economic downturn. How was Civic Duty […]
Words by Mr Peter Henderson, Senior Fashion & Social Media Writer, MR PORTER Cool, assured and masculine, the colour grey always has a place in our wardrobe in its various guises, from dove to charcoal. While a grey flannel suit or slate-coloured cashmere knit is always welcome, the matter of interest this week is grey […]
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles offer more features and are priced more affordably on a per use basis than any other foot warmer on the market. Heated Insoles are equipped with high-tech heated wireless technology with integrated rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer batteries. The temperature settings for Heated Insoles are controlled by a wireless remote, allowing for easy temperature […]
Words by Mr Peter Henderson, Senior Fashion & Social Media Writer, MR PORTER The year is 1990 and the location Milan. Two relative newcomers to the fashion industry, Messrs Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, were about to turn the industry on its head with their debut menswear collection, which refused to conform to the […]
Everyone’s familiar with the old “mutton dressed as lamb” analogy, which basically refers to someone clearly dressing about three decades younger than they should, and for the most part, making us all feel a bit sick. In order to avoid this therefore, the tendency for some is to err on the side of sensibility but […]
Twenty Jeans is the brainchild of serial entrepreneurs Corey Epstein, 28, and Mark Lynn, 29. It all started on a fateful flight, where the old childhood friends found themselves seated next to each other en route to the denim capital of the world, Los Angeles. At the time, Epstein was a globetrotting management consultant by […]