Edgars Club MAN magazine

EDGARS club man AUTUMN 2013

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EXCLUSIVE Tyrone Keogh reveals his wardrobe essentials

Topman arrives in SA! The Fantastic Mr Ford

More on p36

Work It David is wearing a D66 suit, for more see p6

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Slick suits for the office Quick grooming fixes Gym bag must-haves

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Tom Ford – the man for all fashionable occasions

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he long summer nights, lie-ins and lazy days in the sun may have been replaced with meetings, deadlines and obligatory post-holiday shape-up, but the new year – making resolutions, setting goals and facing new challenges – is what I get excited about. With more pages than ever before, we equip you with the wardrobe, expert advice and info you need to take 2013 head on.

Discover how to suit up for the boardroom or the bar (p30), find even more ways to wear fashion’s all-rounder – denim (p35); and get to know fashion icon, Mr Tom Ford, and his new fragrance Noir (p66), plus more essential fragrances on p68.

And speaking of fashion icons, we set a challenge for local style star and GQ’s Best-Dressed Man of 2012, Tyrone Keogh. Find out more about his love of design and his fashion must-haves on p20.

We were also at the launch of the first Topman store in South Africa, and spoke to creative director, Gordon Richardson, about this powerbrand (p36).

What are your plans and resolutions for 2013?

Remember to keep them stylish.

PS: Check out more of my favourite items from this issue on p28.

Cover Photography: Jesse-Leigh Elford. Model: David at Faith.

David is wearing suit jacket, R899.95, suit trousers, R399.95, shirt, R349.95, all D66.

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DRESS YOUR BEST

TAPE THIS NEXT TO YOUR MIRROR

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AS ALWAYS, IT’S A NEW YOU IN 2013. START YOUR YEAR WITH A BOARDROOM BANG BY LOOKING THE PART

TEXT: DAVID MOSELEY. SOURCE: AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY'S JOURNAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLOIMAGES/GETTYIMAGES. ILLUSTRATION: MONIQUE MOUISSIE.

Shirt

1 Always ensure your shirt is tucked in. To look smart, you have to play the part.

Suit

1 Make sure you buy the right size.

Most men make the mistake of buying one size too big.

2 Does your collar fit your neck? You should be able to slip both your index and middle fingers side-by-side between your neck and collar.

2 If you’re going to wear a suit, wear it with pride. Ensure it’s always cleanly pressed and presentable.

3 Don’t be afraid of slim-fit shirts. It’s not a look everyone can pull off, but if you’re trim and lean, always opt for a more tailored look.

3 Have fun with your look. A little bit of individual flair – a folded silk pocket square or unique cufflinks – will mark you as a man of distinction and adventure.

Shoes

1 Think of your shoes as an investment. Wellmaintained shoes that are regularly cleaned, polished and resoled will last a lifetime.

2 Keep a range of classic shoes in rotation. Purchase a brogue, a cap toe and a loafer, and you’ll have every situation covered.

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Patrick J. Adams from Suits

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TIE A BOW TIE 1. Place around your neck, with one side longer than the other.

Cross the longer side over and under the shorter side. Adjust to fit.

2 & 3. Bring the shorter piece forward and fold it into the shape of a bow against your neck. Bring the longer piece down in front of the bow shape.

4 & 5. These are the tricky steps: take the tips of the "bow" shape you created and pull them together.

If you stand sideways facing a mirror and pull the tips, you'll see you've created a hole at the back.

Take the top end of the long piece (which is hanging in front of the bow shape) and poke it through the hole.

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style

ed’s choice

ON TREND

“The simplicity and accessibility of black and white makes the monochromatic trend easy to execute. It's also a simple palette to accessorise with”

Hi-tops, R599.95, Converse “The most versatile shoes; I live in my hi-tops.”

Sunglasses, R3 690, D&G at Sunglass Hut “I love how the classic aviator style works on different face shapes.”

Desk lamp, R399.95, Boardmans

Wall clock, R499.95, Boardmans

“This contemporary statement lamp creates an interesting focal point.”

JUSTIN JURD PICKS OUT HIS FAVOURITE ITEMS FROM THIS ISSUE

Headphones, R5 299.90, Beats Pro High Performance Professional at CNA

Suit jacket, R899.95, D66

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“Headphones are my new must-have accessory – these sound as good as they look.”

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense EDP 50ml, R630

PHOTOGRAPHY: SEBASTIEN ROHNER. FASHION EDITOR: JUSTIN JURD. JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR: MATTHEW BRITTEN.

ED’S CHOICE

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mountain biking

1. Leather lace-ups, R699, Prato 2. Watch, R299, Studio Q 3. Striped shirt, R249.95, Signature 4. Tie, R99.95 5. Belt, R149.95 6. Socks, R29.95 7. Suit jacket, R699.95, Signature 8. Suit trousers, R249.95, Signature

DAY NIGHT MEETS

THE HUMBLE SUIT IS THE MOST VALUABLE ADDITION TO THE WORKING MAN’S WARDROBE, EFFORTLESSLY ADAPTED FOR EVERY OCCASION

BY JUSTIN JURD PHOTOGRAPHY ROMI STERN

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DAY Formal daywear calls for lighter tones. In a business setting, keep accessories sleek and simple.

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JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR: MATTHEW BRITTEN. GROOMING: CHANTAL CRAIG AT SUPERNOVA. MODEL: JOY AT ICE GENETICS.

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JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR: MATTHEW BRITTEN. GROOMING: CHANTAL CRAIG AT SUPERNOVA. MODEL: JOY AT ICE GENETICS.

dress up

1. Lace-up brogues, R849, Barker 2. Suit jacket, R749.95, Signature 3. Check shirt, R249.95, Signature 4. Belt, R149.95 5. Watch, R1 695, Guess 6. Tie (two pack), R169.95 7. Tie pin and cufямВinks, R329.95 8. Suit trousers, R299.95, Signature

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into the wild

Sunglasses, R2 150, Burberry at Sunglass Hut; check shirt, R279.95, chinos, R329.95, both Dow Jones; watch, R299, Win

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INTO THE WILD

Set out on an adventure in apparel that merges rugged practicality and travel-ready comfort

BY justin jurd PHOTOGRAPHY GLEN MONTGOMERY

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mountain into the wild biking

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mountain biking

T-shirt, R199.95, belted clam diggers, R399.95, both Dow Jones

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Pillow talk David Moseley argues that beds are there to be slept in, therefore ruffled and rumpled. Carla Calitz says men should try and make the bed more than once a month... for their own pleasure, of course

It was all too much. After 10 years of demanding, begging, eventually pleading, my mother wept in the corner of my bedroom. She was defeated. “But why, mom? Why must I make my bed? You don’t re-wrap a birthday present and open it again the next day. So why should I pull the duvet over my sheets if I’m just going to get into bed every night? It makes no sense.”

Of course, it was different with my grandmother.

If the corners weren’t crisp come morning, she wasn’t afraid to haul off the slipper and belt me within an inch of my life. There’s no school like the old school to instill obedience and decorum in a young man.

And now, after eight years of blissful bachelordom I find my lazy mornings under siege yet again from a terrifyingly neat female – my fiancée. She has no record of military achievements, so where her love of corners sharp enough to detach an errant toe comes from I have no clue. Worse still, she leaves for work first every morning with these clipped, parting words, “Make the bed please. Thank you.”

It’s the “thank you” that’s most telling. With a simple “make the bed please” there’s room for interpretation.

Could it be a polite request? Yes. Is it a wishy-washy statement, with no dire consequences if ignored?

Yes. But the “thank you” is a direct order that will equal untold misery if not followed. It’s in the smile on her part; the assumption on my part that it’s not entirely fatal to leave the bed unmade. A vicious cycle of differing opinions and expectations on household chores.

The bed is for sleeping. The sheets, the duvet… all present to keep you warm and comfortable. Ladies, if you want precision, if you want order amidst the chaos, turn to your rose garden, or collection of scatter cushions in the lounge. But leave the bedroom alone.

We will not be bowed. We will not make the bed.

There are more important things in life to worry about; like whose turn it is to do the dishes…

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She said…

I’ve been known to sob over the kitchen sink – that’s how much I despised the drudgery of washing dishes.

A teenager with questionable hygienic habits, dubbed luigat (lazy bum) by my fastidious parents, I was quickly moved into the outside room where I was allowed to wallow in my sloth. Then I met my domestic match – just like me, he was quite content with an unmade bed of tangled sheets and towering heaps of clothing.

As soon as we were married though, an inexplicable transformation occurred: I discovered my inner 1950s’ housewife. I harboured dreams of cooking mouthwatering meals, while transforming our apartment into a sparkling oasis of domestic bliss. Of course, the reality was a little different – my outer sloth is not easily tamed. But I did start washing the dishes almost daily, sighing martyr-like, hoping my husband would appreciate the extraordinary lengths I was going to.

He just turned the volume up on the TV. Our bedroom too became a hotbed of contention.

Take this conversation for example: Me (tackling our bed like a drill sergeant schooled in the sublime lines of hospital corners), “You know, I read an article that said people who make their beds sleep better and are more productive and happier.” Him (flicking an imaginary speck off my perfectly-aligned linen), “Ja? Well, obviously they didn’t interview me,” as he bolted for the safety of his mountain bike. I was left to ponder whether Bed Wars had led to tricky men inventing cycling and other endurance sports.

I’m happy to report, however, that my husband has learnt the hard way that employing the rational faculty men are reportedly blessed with, really does pay off.

I’d recommend you boys make your bed too (more than once a month). By taking a mere minute out of your morning, you’ll not only ensure that you’re more productive and happier outside of your bed – but, more importantly, inside of it.

PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLOIMAGES/gettyimages.

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