Michael Bastian’s Guide to Effortless Style

It may seem odd coming from the vaunted champion of classic American menswear, but designer Michael Bastian would like to see the word “preppy” retired. Style, he says, isn’t about playing Ivy League dress-up. It’s about looking like you’re not trying at all. Fresh off the launch of his new … Read More

Top Five Kitchen Non-Essentials

Last week, we looked at kitchen essentials – things every sophisticated, food-savvy man should own. But then, life isn’t merely about the essentials, is it? It’s about luxury. And indulgence. And deep-fried Mars bars. Thus, we present this list: Five awesome kitchen items that are not remotely essential, but that … Read More

Kitchen Essentials for Guys

Your past may be littered with empty pop cans and pizza boxes, but your future, we hope, will not be. Whether you’re still mastering the art of the omelette or whipping up homemade cannelloni, your kitchen should be well equipped. Here, six kitchen essentials every man should have. A Sharp … Read More

Mazda 2: Value Posing as Values

Here’s a new subcompact whose marketing is pitching hard to you kids, complete with sprinting aliens, iPhone giveaways and the opportunity to modify its ‘skin’ for a few hundred dollars more as a way to ‘express yourself’. But the Mazda2 doesn’t need all that. For the price, it’s already a … Read More

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