Ape to Gentleman

3 days ago | apetogentleman.com | Graham Jones

There was a time when wearing your gym kit outside the gym meant you’d either forgotten something or given up entirely. But not anymore. Today’s luxury sportswear isn’t just built for performance — it’s engineered for airports, lounges, city streets and anywhere else you want to look like you might have just done a HIIT class in Dubai. This is first-class fitness wear: slick, minimal, and cut from cloth which is far more considered than the Lycra horrors of yesteryear.

6 days ago | apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison

Image Credit: Oliver Spencer If you’re the type of guy who appreciates simplicity, versatility and classic style, the humble shacket (also referred to as an ‘overshirt‘) is no doubt a garment close to your heart. This fuss-free piece sits (as the name suggests) somewhere between a shirt and jacket, offering the best of both worlds to all who wear one.

1 week ago | apetogentleman.com | Graham Jones

When the temperature rises, your hair starts to fight back. It clings to your neck, flops in your eyes, or melts into a shapeless mess the moment humidity hits. The best way to fight the frizz, sweat and mid-July meltdown? A smart, seasonally appropriate haircut. One that works with your natural texture, keeps you cool, and looks sharp whether you’re beach-bound or beer garden-ready. From fades to curls, here are the best summer-ready cuts for men across every hair type.

1 week ago | apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison

Image Credit: Oliver Spencer Put the big coat down. We know, we know. You’ve forgotten how to dress yourself without it, but the darkest depths of winter are well behind us now, and there’s more to life again than parkas, puffers and heavyweight knitwear. Struggling to get in the swing of spring? We’re here to help. Every season, we like to provide an overview of the key pieces, fabrics and trends you should have on your radar if you want to be well-dressed and current.

1 week ago | apetogentleman.com | Graham Jones

Winter grooming is about survival. Summer grooming? That’s about control — controlling shine, sweat, smells and surprise sunburns. The products that saw you through cold winds and central heating will not save you when the mercury rises and your face feels like it’s melting by 10AM. Here’s the truth: your grooming routine should shift with the seasons. Just like you wouldn’t wear an overcoat to the beach, you shouldn’t be layering on a rich moisturiser in 30°C heat.