September 2014 EDGARSCLUB.CO.ZA
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How to deal with nasty razor burn, ingrown hairs and more
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club MAN This issue’s quick picks Win a suit fitting and vouchers from TM Lewin, the official suit sponsor of the Proteas: p66
CONTRIBuTINg WRITERS Andy Fenner, Arthur Jones, Carla Calitz, Darren Buser, David Moseley, Jazz Kuschke, Mark Eveleigh, Nadia Neophytou, Steve Tanchel DIgITAL Digital Editor Jennifer Searle Content Manager Candace Feinberg Social Media Manager Jeanne Cupido Copywriter Debby Querido Sub-editor Rogan Louwrens Senior Designer Annette Lewis MANAgEMENT Managing Director Lani Carstens Group Account Director Samantha Schuurman Account Manager Delicia Krause Digital Director John gardner Production Director Nina Hendricks Financial Director Angelo Dionisio Business Development Director Warren Harding Human Resources Manager Aashiqa Petersen
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ADVERTISINg Advertising Director Moyra Beeming 011 895 0402 moyra.beeming@johnbrownmedia.com Advertising Manager Estelle Dietrich 021 486 7609 estelle.dietrich@johnbrownmedia.com These wholesome and satisfying meat-free meals pack a punch: p80
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Robert Pattinson goes rogue in his latest flick The Rover: p54 Keep your skin free from razor burn and bumps with these products: p60
Cover photography: Jacques Weyers. Model: Brent at Ice wears Stone Harbour. grooming: Nandi at Infidels.
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EDITOR’S PORTRAIT: MORNE VAN ZYL.
opefully by the time you read this you will have thawed out! We’ve got a great spring issue for you, packed with style advice and seasonal inspiration. For a look at the mechanics of urban style, go to p34 for a tune-up. If a country getaway for two is more your speed, then you’ll need some style tips from Spring Break on p42. Obviously staying in shape is just as important as dressing well, so we’ve put together 30-minute workouts to keep you looking good this summer (p76). If you’re planning a trip, think local and visit one of our beautiful National Parks (p73). While you’re at it, get some luggage advice on p29. And don’t forget our upfront section that’ll keep you abreast of popular culture and hot new products (p13). Take it easy and see you in summer!
EDITORIAL Content Director Justine Stafford Editor/Art Director Piers Buckle Group Fashion Editor Annelee Joubert Fashion Editor Neil Doveton Club Managing Editor Desireé Kriel Managing Editor/ Features Editor Liza West Grooming Editor Lameez Hendricks Copy Editor Karen Doyle Designer Monique Mouissie Grooming Assistant Shalagh Fredericks
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MAN oN FILM Voted the best AfricAn instAgrAmmer of 2014, GareTH Pon is A mAster of creAting works of Art on his iPhone
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he born-and-bred Joburger is a selfdescribed ‘pixel maker’, filmmaker and creative, who dreams of one day Instagramming from space. He’s also the official founder of Instagramers South Africa ( instagramers.co.za), a platform for SA’s ‘igers’ to meet, greet, create and gain local and international exposure through Instagram. How did you get into photography? I’ve always had a passion for making and creating but funnily enough I never had much interest in film and photography. Luckily I met some amazing people who showed me the potential of both mediums. I quickly fell in love with film, and photography followed
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later when I began engaging on Instagram – it not only compelled me to take more photos but also encouraged me to focus on the medium as a greater platform. Describe your style A combination of minimal and sophisticated. Favourite outfit? Definitely my onesie – but I can’t wear that outside! I’m a suit guy. I inherited some vintage suits from my dad – they fit perfectly and are full of character. For every day, I’d say a pair of chinos, denim shirt and comfy Nike Air Max Flyknits. What do you never leave home without? My backpack – I love bags. I collect them. It’s something I always have
because I carry so many gadgets around with me.
photographers that I only knew through Instagram.
Most interesting project to date? I recently went to Amsterdam to meet up with 20 photographers from around the world.
Tell us about your work with Instagram? In 2013, I founded South African Instagramers, which links to communities all over the
‘I’ve always tried to add a nuance to my outfits – something that adds a unique element visually’ We were selected as official Nike photographers to be a part of the Nike Photo Collective. I ended up visiting Croatia and London during the same trip but the reason it was so interesting is because I got to meet several other
world that share a passion for Instagram and growing its potential. I also work quite closely with Mobile Media Mob, doing various projects with Samsung, Adidas, Big Concerts, Electric Music, 5FM and SA Tourism, to name a few.
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Best style advice? I can’t remember who told me this but, ‘Add character while staying true to yourself’. I’ve always tried to add a nuance to my outfits – something that adds a unique element visually. This can be done in a right way and a wrong way, so I think the trick is to add character while still maintaining your personal style. Grooming routine? My only consistent routine is doing my hair. I wash or wet it in the morning, then blow-dry it with a bit of wax before styling it by hand. If I don’t, my hair has a mind of its own!
#jumpstagram at @mmstadium with @btherad. #durban #southafrica #kzoom
embracing colourful #london with the lovely @geerhee in #shoreditch #england
Who’s your hero? French illusionist and filmmaker Georges Méliès – the father of cinematic special effects.
PhotograPhy: gary barnard.
#latergram in #amsterdam. I was meant to spend more time in this bike-crazy city, but I guess things change. #puddlegram
outside The Hive today, pretty cool seeing this #umbrella theme all around the world. #switzerland
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kick staRteR trainers are now equally at home on the red carpet as they are on the running track 1
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the distinction between dress and athletic shoes is on the verge of collapse as the sneaker has outgrown its streetwear origins to become a wardrobe essential, as well as a staple on runways and in the workplace, where it’s no longer considered ‘way-out’ to wear them with a suit.
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1. Puma TX-3, R999.95 2. Nike Rabona, R799.95 3. Nike Rosherun, R799.95 4. Nike Air Max Muse, R999.95 5. Nike Tiempo, R849.95 6. Adidas Skneo Grinder, R799.95
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More style th an c e n ts The grungy urbaniTe iSn’T loaded buT he knowS whaT lookS good. geT down and dirTy in graphic TeeS, bold prinTS and waShed ouT denim ThaT won’T break The bank
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style
more style than cents
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JX. T-shirt
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JX. jeans
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Superga sneakers
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more style than cents
18995 JX. T-shirt
49995 JX. jeans
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JX. T-shirt
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JX. shorts
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Levi’s sneakers
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grooming
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Smooth operator Let’s face it, faciaL hair is trending at the moment – but there’s something definitiveLy dapper and cLean-cut about a cLose shave By LAMEEZ HENDRICKS ILLUSTRATIONS MONIQUE MOUISSIE
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rom 21st century Harvey Specter to Alexander the Great, who upped shaving’s cred during the fourth century because he believed it looked tidier (and beards couldn’t be tugged during fights) – you always seem to make a statement with a good shave. But what happens when shaving leaves you with a skin problem rather than a great impression? You may be skipping an obvious trick that causes razor burn, bumps or even breakouts. Club Man hunts down the solution to keeping pesky post-shave problems at bay.
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Stubble style THink HAvinG A BeARD iS LeSS mAinTenAnce THAn A DAiLY SHAve? THink AGAin. HeRe ARe THRee THinGS BeARDS neeD To Look THeiR BeST:
KEEP CLEAn Use a facial cleanser – or even a mild shampoo like those used on babies – to clean your facial hair without irritating the skin. OiL UP Beard oil is essential in maintaining even hair growth and keeping the hair hydrated so it has a healthy sheen rather than a dull, ratty appearance. DOn’T SCRATCH Look for tea tree oil in the products you use for your face and beard to help with beard itch and alleviate any flakes you may have.
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1. Clinique Oil Control Exfoliating Tonic, R205 2. L’Oréal Men Expert Pure and Matte AntiBlocked Pores Exfoliating Wash, R119.95 3. Vichy Normaderm Daily Anti-Acne Hydrating Lotion, R265 4. Nivea Men Originals Exfoliating Face Scrub, R61.95
CLEAR POST-SHAVE BREAKOUTS Become ingredient savvy. Salicylic acid is a key anti-acne ingredient to help keep breakouts at bay, as it helps discard dead skin cells so they don’t sit in the pores when they’re opened after shaving. Go easy on the alcohol. Alcohol-based products can cause dryness, flakiness and itching, so opt for aftershave moisturisers that soothe and hydrate rather than an ingredient that invokes your skin to react. Raise your razor hygiene. Dirty razors spread bacteria which may be the cause of recurring breakouts if you’re not discarding them often enough. Rinse blades under warm water after every swipe, shake off excess water and clean using a cotton swab and disinfectant.
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1. Lab Series Razor Burn Relief Ultra, R295 2. Kiehl’s Centella Skin-Calming Facial Cleanser, R395 (exclusive to Edgars) 3. Clarins Men Super Moisture Balm, R415 4. Nivea Men Shaving Gel Sensitive, R50.95
R.I.P. RAZOR BURN Glide your razor instead of dragging it. You should be as gentle as possible when shaving to minimise the inflammation that results for most men. Avoid swiping the same area more than once because it’s bound to irritate the skin. Do it in the shower. Who says you can’t multi-task? The shower provides the perfect environment for shaving – it keeps skin constantly moist and heated, which really softens the hair so it clips more easily. Follow through. Use a cold splash of water to reduce inflammation the same way you would put a cold press on a sting. This takes away the burn and reddish rash that’s a common sign of razor burn.
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1. Elemis Time for Men Deep Cleanse Facial Wash, R340 (exclusive to Edgars Sandton) 2. Shiseido Men Moisturizing Recovery Cream, R650 3. Michael Mikiala Vitaminised Exfoliator, R179 4. Kiehl’s Razor Bump Relief, R395 (exclusive to Edgars)
DON’T IGNORE INGROWN HAIRS (aka razor bumps) Go with the grain. Facial hair typically grows down, so guess what – that’s the direction your razor should follow because it means you don’t cut the hair at an angle. It’ll grow back better than curling under the skin, which results in an ingrown hair. Keep clean. Facial cleaners soften the hair, and the softer the hair, the easier it is to remove, which ultimately results in a smoother shave. When using shaving cream or gel, leave it on for a few minutes so the product does what it’s designed to do – absorb into the hair. Scrub up. On days when you’re not shaving, use an exfoliating product to remove dead skin and promote the hair follicle to come up smoothly from below the skin’s surface.
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back page he said, she said
How do I look? DaviD Moseley and Carla Calitz tread lightly around the issue of what their partners are wearing
Being a fashion refugee – shorts and slops in summer, jeans and a sweater in winter – I don’t feel it’s my place to comment on what my partner is wearing. An ill-fitting pair of shoes (wedges send shivers down my spine) might force me to pass unfavourable judgement but for the most part it’s what’s underneath the clothes – I mean inside – that counts. That being said, after a few dates with the woman who is now my wife I quickly realised that fashion was not her strong point. We met at a mutual friend’s engagement party on a sweltering summer’s day. By the time I arrived everyone was already in the swimming pool. I connected with Robyn and we made plans to see each other again. Out came her favourite summer dress. And again. And once more for luck. On our first winter evening together she arrived at my house wearing a black suede jacket, beige pants and shoes you’d feel ashamed to throw at a hissing alley cat. Somewhere, deep in the back of my mind, my longdormant fashionista screamed “intervention!”. It wasn’t her fault. In the style-stakes, as I soon learnt, she had two things counting against her. One, she was an engineer, a profession not known for its slavish devotion to seasonal style guides. Secondly, she was from a small town with only her mother (a fan of mustard, brown and home-made trinkets) to glean inspiration from and a selection of poorly stocked retail outlets. If those stores didn’t have what her mother was looking for, then it was off to the nearest boutique outfitter who had an unhealthy passion for wood sprites and Tolkien-esque flourishes in her designs. Quietly that evening I suggested, “Let’s shop. I need some new slops. And why don’t we get a few things for you while we’re at it.” “Good idea”, she concurred. “I need a new summer dress.”
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She said…
“You’re wearing that?” followed by hysterical laughter is probably the worst thing you can say to a man (or woman). Except I couldn’t help it: I’d watched him wiggle his newly-shaven legs into impossibly tight Lycra shorts, followed by his decidedly hairy torso into a stretchy shirt emblazoned with neon writing advertising every car dealership and sports drink known to mankind. The pièce de résistance was the ginormous, shiny half-mushroom he fastened to his head and the click-clack of his lumogreen shoes as he sheepishly slunk out of our home for his maiden cycling voyage. This from the guy who epitomised grunge cool when I first met him: worn jeans, a Smashing Pumpkins T-shirt, cherry red Doc Martens, enviably thick, well-tended long hair and a perfectly-executed bokbaardjie. Back then he was the well-heeled Joburg pre-hipster to my wannabe surfer chick (whose only attempt at making a fashion statement was an unfortunate incident in high school involving a perm and ski pants). Fast-forward a decade and we’re co-habiting in relative wardrobe harmony. I no longer commit the Seven Deadly Style Sins, thanks to patient instruction from my fashion editor colleagues. He’s learnt that, “Baby, wear whatever makes you feel comfortable” is not the right answer to, “Shall I wear my tulip-sleeved dress with my brown boots, or my skater dress with my black ankle boots?” In fact, he’s settled rather comfortably into his role as my personal stylist – although he still insists that a mini skirt is a daily necessity. I’ve also learnt to not squeal with mirth every time he dons his MAMIL (‘Middle-Aged Man In Lycra’) kit, and rather appreciate the curve of his muscles in his slinky outfits. I’ve become the living embodiment of the maxim: if you can love a man in Lycra, you’ll love him forever… Just not if he’s wearing a dandified cycling cap – that’s one cleated step too far even for me.
PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES.
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