Ape to Gentleman

4 days ago | apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison

Tired of big, bulky sneaker silhouettes? Judging by the latest shift in footwear trends, you’re not the only one. Low-profile, stripped-back trainers are firmly back on the radar—marking a total U-turn from the chunky styles that have dominated the past decade. Slimline sneakers are having a serious moment. Think motorsport-inspired shapes like the Puma Speedcat, martial arts styles like the Adidas Taekwondo, and early-2000s turf trainers straight out of Nike’s futsal vault.

1 week ago | apetogentleman.com | Jessica Punter

Fragrance doesn’t come with hard-and-fast rules like fashion, but if it did, there might be one akin to “never wear white after Labor Day”. Swap ‘white’ for ‘summer scents’ and, suddenly, shelving them after 1 September feels like it might make sense. Granted, the Labor Day decree was more about preserving social order than practicality. And while fragrance has its own history of elitism—once the preserve of nobility—this particular ‘rule’ actually holds some logic.

1 week ago | apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison

Image Credit: David Gandy Wellwear Don’t think trends apply to swimwear? Think again. If it wasn’t for fashion’s eternal march, we’d still be hanging out by the poolside in woollen one-pieces or, harking even further back, nothing at all. But the changes aren’t always so drastic. From season to season, fluctuations in men’s swimwear trends are more subtle, but still worth keeping up to speed with if you like to look as though you have your finger on the pulse.

2 weeks ago | apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison

What’s the one accessory you reach for more than anything else? Chances are it’s your shades. They’re there when it’s time to fire up the barbecue. They have your back when last night’s antics have caught up with you. They’ll keep your eyes safe from that piercing winter sun on the coldest, crispest of days. There’s probably no other item that offers such a substantial return on investment when it comes to wear. But not just any old pair will do.

3 weeks ago | apetogentleman.com | Graham Jones

There was a time when crochet meant itchy waistcoats and doilies. Those days are over. Today, crochet has been reimagined for a new era of fashion-conscious minimalists, and there’s no better example of that than the Reiss x Tom Daley collection. Co-designed by Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, this 15-piece capsule fuses heritage-inspired knitting techniques with contemporary shapes. Even better, all proceeds are being donated to charity, so you can look good and do good. The best bit?