Life skills
How to receive utter rubbish with good grace
In our December Dubious Achievements 2011, we went through everything you need to survive the Christmas festive period. Including, how to prepare yourself when you receive a gift of utter rubbish. Here we go: Read more
December 21st, 2011
Life skills
How not to wrap presents
In our December Dubious Achievements 2011, we went through everything you need to survive the Christmas festive period. Including, how not to wrap presents. Gentlemen, this one's for you. Read more
December 15th, 2011
Life skills
How to pick the right tea for different occasions
Ah, tea. With all the connotations of frilly afternoon parties and posh china. However, if you could brew that perfect cup that leaves your lady friend all tea-bagged, your manliness status will be lifted up a notch. With that in mind, we ask Stephen Twining, a tenth generation descendant of the famous tea family, Twinings of London, for suggestions on how to handle a fragile cup of tea. Read more
November 8th, 2011
Style & Grooming
The meticulous man's guide to eyebrow care
There is really only one rule for your eyebrows: They shouldn't touch in the middle. You are, of course, welcome to do more. In fact, some experts, like groomer of famous people Ramy Gafni, encourage it. Below are five steps he recommends: Read more
October 17th, 2011
Style & Grooming
The art of suit maintenance
Our May "Music Issue" is out in newsstands now, and we are previewing some of the content you'll find in the magazine. In 'The Manual' section, esteemed tailor Richard Anderson gives ten ways of maintaining your suit. Read more
May 5th, 2011
Style & Grooming
The smart guide to buying shoes
Buying shoes look easy, but there's a science to leaving the shop with the right one. We ask expert Jim McFarland of McFarland's Shoe Repair in Florida, USA, for some advice. Read more
March 23rd, 2011
Life skills
How to Spot a Liar
Someone once said, all men lie. The good ones lie to get into your heart. The bad ones lie to get into your pants. On that note, wouldn't you like to know how to spot a stone-cold bluff? Read more
March 9th, 2011
Life skills
Doing foreign accents
So you want to impress others - ladies, specifically - with foreign accents? Well, here are four videos we think might help do the trick. Read more
March 4th, 2011