Shane C. Kurup

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Men's Style Editor at Country & Town House

I write about style and some other stuff. Instagram: shane_c_kurup

Articles

Morning suits felt generic, so I wore national dress to Royal Ascot

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Shane C. Kurup

After passing the gilded gates, I couldn't shake off the swarm of photographers - mildly annoying, as I needed to pee after spending two hours in a car from east London, trying to sit in a way that wouldn't wrinkle my clothes. Walking through the grounds of the Royal Enclosure and stepping into the turf-level Summerhouse, I received many smiling, admiring and curious glances, but no one approached me.
I ditched the Ascot morning suit in the Royal Enclosure. Here’s what happened

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shane C. Kurup

As a menswear editor, I’m approached nearly every year to write some kind of men’s style guide for Royal Ascot – and I always decline. The uniform for each enclosure has changed only in small degrees for the best part of a century, so it rarely piques my interest. At least they allow divorcees these days.
Best boutiques in the world: Neighbour, Vancouver

2 weeks ago | monocle.com | Shane C. Kurup

In an ever-evolving retail landscape, the power of curation is a strong antidote to the uniformity of mainstream luxury. In this series we round up the best, must-visit boutiques from around the world. Saager Dilawri, founder of multibrand boutique Neighbour, first set foot in the Gastown district of Vancouver in 2011. He sought to create a sartorial hub for men who were interested in craftsmanship and design - only without the pretention.
Refashioning The Suit: The Designers Tailoring The New Look

2 months ago | countryandtownhouse.com | Shane C. Kurup

Wooyoungmi SS25 Wooyoungmi SS25 Despite the dressing down of traditional codes, tailoring hasn’t taken its final turn. Shane C. Kurup examines the designers refashioning the suit for modern life. What Does The Modern Suit Look Like? In March 2022, when the world was stirring from its pandemic slumber, it was announced that the Office for National Statistics was removing men’s suits – and doughnuts – from the basket of daily goods used to compute the national inflation rate, to be replaced...
The 2024 Men's Health Grooming Awards

Oct 15, 2024 | menshealth.com | Shane C. Kurup

The shelves of the men’s grooming aisles have never been better stocked. Men's Health editors have done the grunt work to find the best buys for men in 2024.
Make-Up for Men: Where to Start and the Best Products to Buy

Jul 3, 2024 | menshealth.com | Shane C. Kurup

Wondering how to freshen up your tired mug? From concealer to foundation, nail polish to eyeliner, consider this your complete guide to make-up for men.