Club Man, March 2015

MARCH 2015 EDGARSCLUB.CO.ZA

ALL ABOUT AUTUMN - Jackets: bombers and bikers - New-style denim (and trusty classics too) - Food: all comfort, no carbs - Snappy suits

Walk of art

Our insider’s guide to the top 3 cities

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24995 SEE PG 48

ANG MORE B UR FOR YO BUCK

GOOD FOR YOU Skincare tips and

must-do health checks for all ages

VIP exclusive! Win a heli-flip with Altech Netstar worth R20 000

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ne of Cape Town’s idiosyncrasies is its ability to offer a skin-sizzling thirty-something degree day followed by a why-am-Iwearing-shorts chiller. It’s a real test of your wardrobe skills.

As always we’ve got you covered.

In this issue you’ll find a great selection of gear to suit those in-between months. You’ll have seen on the cover the bomber jacket is back – reinvented of course – in a range of styles to suit your look (p38). If denim’s your thing, check out p44 for the latest looks in blue. For the old-fashioned honesty of leather we profile two great jackets (p26) from the new Luxury Collection in select

THIS ISSUE’S QUICK PICKS

Win an adrenalin-fuelled heli-flip with Altech Netstar on p89

Idris Elba, our international man of style on p34

“Looking good is only half the job, you have to look after your health ...”

Edgars and a range of leather-inspired watches (p30).

It doesn’t hurt looking good when you’re heading to the gym, so for those of you who lead a more active lifestyle there’s a great range of activewear (p72)... it also means you’ll be able to pull off the new ‘slim-fit’ suits, p32! Culture virgins will have no excuse now that we’ve put together an awesome guide to the best street art and galleries three cities have to offer, p80. Last but not least, looking good is only half the job, you have to look after your health – so on p70 you’ll find a guide to what to keep an eye on at every age. Whatever you’re up to this season, do it in style.

Feast your eyes and taste buds over autumn’s choice of hearty, wholesome food on p60 Cover photography: Ricardo Simal Model: Gabe at Full Circle Grooming: Nandi Kai at Supernova

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EDITOR’S PORTRAIT: MORNÉ VAN ZYL. PHOTOGRAPHY: SÉBASTIEN ROHNER, GETTY IMAGES / GALLO IMAGES, SEAN CALITZ, SUPPLIED.

Keep as cool and collected as John Snow on p13

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Cool Kit GROOMING

GAME OF THRONES’ JOHN SNOW AND NEWEST FACE OF JIMMY CHOO MAN – KIT HARRINGTON TALKS FASHION ICONS, FOLK MUSIC AND THE SCENT OF LONDON NIGHTS.

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A mixture of “high intense flavours and more mellow ones”, Jimmy Choo Man reminds Kit of London at night. Whether he’s chilling indoors or enjoying nights out on the town, it’s a scent that speaks to any night and “kind of a bit of everything” to suit any man.

A fan of classic tailoring, it’s no surprise Kit cites Leonardo DiCaprio

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Kiehl’s Lip Balm No.1 SPF 4

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and Frank Sinatra among his fashion icons and says he’s “a big admirer” of Jimmy Stuart – like the “modern, sophisticated gentleman” he believes the fragrance was made for.

Music that reminds him of this scent?

Think Mumford & Sons and Fleet Foxes thrown in with “a lot of Jake Bug”.

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The age at which fashion designer Jimmy Choo made his first pair of shoes. The son of a cobbler, Choo now heads up a global empire of fashion, fragrance and fab footwear.

A DAILY DOSE OF THESE ESSENTIAL GROOMING PRODUCTS IS ALL YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR FACE HAPPY AND HEALTHY

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Go wild when applying this lightweight, fast-absorbing formula morning and night – especially when skin feels tight and dry.

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Clarins Suncare Milk Lotion Spray UVA/UVB SPF 50+

Protecting against UVA and UVB, the blend of ingredients in this sunscreen work hard to inhibit your skin from going into sun stress.

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YOU KNOW MOSS MAPUSHA MUSHER TREVOR IS A MAN OF MANY TALENTS

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note Da BlaQ-Moss, as he’s more commonly known, is co-founder, photographer, art director and content manager at Timeless Collective, a bunch of young professional creative and media students based in Pretoria.

He’s also a third-year pharmacy student at Medunsa.

How would you describe your style outlook?

It’s timeless – a mixture of vintage and modernism influenced by the era of hippies and black punks.

PHOTOGRAPHY: TSHEPO ‘BEANZ’ MONYAMANE, MAPUSHA DA BLAQ-MOSS

What do you love the most about Pretoria?

I came to Pretoria in 2010 to study for a BPharm. I enjoyed travelling to Joburg because of its diverse street culture, cool hangout spots and unique people. That inspired me to try and bring something new in terms of style to Pretoria. In a few years I’ve seen it start to change – we now have fashion rebels and designers who are going all out to prove their style is original and unique. One thing I love the most about this city is the different vintage, classic buildings especially around Church Square. It’s like the London of South Africa.

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Favourite places to hang out?

Market at The Sheds in Pretoria CBD; U-The Space Art Hub in Sunnyside and Maboneng/Arts on Main in Joburg.

Who inspires you?

Freelance stylist, blogger and photographer Trevor Stuurman ( stuurmanstylediary.tumblr.com); a duo of creatives called Art Comes First (Instagram @artcomesfirst); Pretoria-based photographer and stylist Tshepiso ‘Hashtah’ Motaung and everyday people I meet in the streets and my surroundings. edgars club man / autumn 2015

Who taught you how to take such great photographs?

My best friend at Timeless Collective, Tshepo ‘Beanz’ Monyamane. He studied photography so, during his college projects, I used to help him as a model but I was always fascinated about how the camera works. We started doing shoots together at events; when he was tired, he would give me the camera

What inspirational words do you live by?

“Taking over the world, one concept at a time” by my late friend Ntwanano ‘Great Tiny’ Mphaphudi.

What do you do for fun?

For me, having fun is about the company around me at the time.

It doesn’t matter where we are or what we are doing.

‘It’s timeless – a mixture of vintage and modernism influenced by the era of hippies and black punks’ and I’d have to figure out how to operate it. My love for the camera grew and I’m doing well though I’m not yet where I’d like to find myself.

Do you have a grooming routine?

A simple one: 1. Brush teeth twice a day or after every meal, Floss at least once a day, use mouthwash every day. 2. Wash and moisturise body.

3. Two to three dabs of cologne.

What are the three must-have items in your wardrobe that you can’t live without?

My black rabbi hat, my denims and my dirty All Stars Chuck Taylor sneakers.

Follow the style adventures of Da BlaQ-Moss and find him online dablaq-moss.tumblr.com or on Instagram @papamoshe

style

bombs away

BOMBS AWAY WORN BY PRESIDENTS, HEROES AND REBELS ALIKE, THE CLASSIC PILOT’S BOMBER JACKET HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. MAKE IT YOUR AUTUMN MISSION PRIORITY

BY NEIL DOVETON PHOTOGRAPHY RICARDO SIMAL

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bombs away

BEST BUY

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89995 JX. bomber biker jacket

29995 JX. skinny jeans

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style

the jean code

THE

JE N CODE

denim remains a timeless staple in our wardrobes. This season give your look a fresh update by adding stripes – and more denim

by Neil Doveton PHOTOGRAPHY RICARDO SIMAL

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Stone Harbour chambray shirt

1 29995 Salsa jeans

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grooming day & night

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Elemis Spa@ Home Instant Refreshing Gel (Exclusive to Edgars)

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BEST BUY Nivea Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash

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L’Oréal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Protecting Moisturiser

ed’s pick

day& night Between meetings, workouts, social drinks and late nights, your skin takes quite a knock. Get back to basics with a daily routine that’ll keep you looking fresh from AM to PM

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Moisturises without leaving

27900

Kiehl’s Ultimate AfterShave Balm (Exclusive to Edgars)

Get up & Go RevitaliSing products designed to give the skin a wake-up call are an essential part of your skin regime

WASH It’s best to start your day with a clean slate.

Remove excess oil and dirt and unblock pores with Nivea Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash. Splash your face with water, lather up the wash, massage it on (avoid the eye area) and rinse with clean water. Your skin will feel instantly refreshed.

SOOTHE THE SHAVE A good after-shave balm is vital to your skin’s wellbeing.

Daily shaving can cause irritation and breakouts.

Treat your skin with Kiehl’s Ultimate After-Shave Balm – it’s packed with cocoa butter, avocado oil and vitamin E. Think of it as the cure for a shave hangover.

MOISTURISE If you’re pressed for time and can only fit in one thing, let it be moisturising. A non-greasy, hydrating cream such as L’Oréal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Protecting Moisturiser will leave your skin looking fresh, healthy and ready for action. Apply a small amount over the face and neck area. And if you’re struggling with muscle tension from stress, like tight shoulders and neck or just tired legs, Elemis edgars club man / autumn 2015

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under the hood

Under the Hood South Africa has some of the most dangerous driving conditions in the world but thankfully, cars are getting smarter and safer. Here’s a selection of our favourite car technology

BY Arthur Jones

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t’s a fact: South Africans love cars. It’s a big country that requires four wheel navigation and our public transport is still experiencing growing

pains. Unfortunately, we also have one of the highest getting smarter. Google is testing its funny-looking

is car tech available now that’ll help keep you safe,

electric Driverless Car prototype, and even though it still

make you a better driver on the road, and even save

sounds

you money.

farfetched,

THE BEST SAFETY TECH:

they may be

“The best two tech features for safety are ABS

on our roads

(Anti-lock Braking System) as it gives the driver the

within the

ability to brake and steer effectively, which increases

next decade.

confidence once the driver understands the

But even if

principles; and Air Bags,” says Vic Rich, Advanced

you don’t

Driving Instructor and owner of Adrenalin Driving

want to hand

Academy (

the steering

maintains traction with the road while braking,

wheel over to

preventing the wheels from locking and your car

a robot, there

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Adrenalindrivingacademy.co.za). ABS

PHOTOGRAPHY: Getty images / Gallo images, supplied.

road death rates in the world. But thankfully, cars are

Cars will soon chat from skidding. This provides more control and

to each other

improves your stopping distance on dry and wet

wirelessly (vehicle-

surfaces. There are other systems like ABS but with

to-vehicle

technical differences, such as Emergency Brake

communication tech

Assist, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution),

is already being

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and Traction

tested by Toyota

Control, which also offers individual braking control

and Ford) and will

to the front or back of the car (and in some cases,

let each other know

individual wheels). These systems are not to be

how fast they’re

confused with Autobraking systems, which use

going and when

either sensors or cameras to analyse cars, lines and

they’re going to

obstacles in front of you and brakes if it senses

brake. This means

danger. This normally comes packaged with

they’ll react quicker than you could and it also means

Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane-keeping Assist,

there’ll be fewer traffic jams. And LED lights will soon

where those same sensors automatically adjust your

be so last century – the new laser-based high beams

speed on the highway or warn you when you cross

will be available in late 2015, and they’ll be able to

lanes without indicating. Bottom line – don’t turn any

illuminate up to 500m of the road ahead.

of these off unless you, like the Stig, wear a helmet

THE BEST DRIVER’S TECH:

for a living. With airbags – the more the better – you

“In my opinion, the best tech for making you a better

want side options too. And lastly, we love heads-up

driver is Park Assist because it takes away the

displays (HUD) that project vital car info and

possibility of bumping other cars, plus Hill Assist,

directions onto your windscreen, keeping your eyes

because people

on the road. In most cases, this is only found in

and handbrakes sometimes don’t mix!” says Vic. Park

pricier cars, but now you can already buy a Garmin

Assist and Park Distance Control systems use

HUD unit that pairs with your smartphone, and it’ll

cameras and sensors to save you from donating your

provide easy to see directions projected directly onto your windscreen.

Coming Soon:

Car Tech We Don’t Want Fake engine noise. One unfortunate side effect of the arrival of electric cars and smaller capacity engines (and better insulated interiors) is that we’re going to hear fewer V8 and V12 soundtracks on the road. But it doesn’t mean we should be using synthesized engine noise to fake the soundtrack (I’m looking at you, BMW i8). It’s just plain wrong.

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art & about travel

Art springs into living breathing reality on the streets of South African cities. we take a closer look at the art on offer in cape town, durban and johannesburg through the eyes of those who know

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Delville Wood Memorial to SA’s fallen soldiers of the Great War; angel by Faith47; Adderley Street before and after; barbed-wire beast by DALeast

The Rhino as our African Unicorn,

by Binho and Cern

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live travel

CAPE TOWN

CAPE TOWN

Arts Cape

Arts Cap

BY TUDOR caradoc-davies Cape Town is undeniably South Africa’s most showy city.

But where to start? We narrow down your must-see list.

Cape Town is undeniably South Af The country’s first serious settleme Jump and Willard by Freddy Sam moody mountains and stormy sea to inspire artists aboard visiting shi deep and continue A visit to the Old Town House is arun must.

Founded in 1914,to provide generations of artists to sketch, pa it houses the Dutch Masters of the Michaelis Collection. anew on postcards, logos, canvas a Follow it up with a visit to the National Museum, which But where to start?

We narrow dow has an extensive collection of British, Dutch, French and

For fans of the New…

Cape Flaneur Society

to inspire artists aboard visiting ships. The city’s art roots run deep and continue to provide inspiration for new generations of artists to sketch, paint, shoot and create anew on postcards, logos, canvas and in the digital world.

First Thursdays After seeing the success of cities overseas holding gallery open nights, local First Thursdays founder Gareth Pearson decided to do the same in Cape Town. The response has been huge as crowds flood the city streets on the first Thursday of each month, hopping from gallery to gallery and different art installations in between to get their culture fix. There is no set schedule or guided route; how you do it is up to you. Simply log on to first-thursdays.co. za, check out which galleries are participating and take it from there. Fuel yourself at bars and restaurants along the way and you have all the makings of a great cultural night out. Over and above the smorgasbord of galleries open on First Thursdays, we also recommend the following: • Gallery: Michael Stevenson

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This international exhibition programme focuses on Africa and has included Moshekwa Langa’s watercolours and photographer Pieter Hugo’s infrared portraits.

• Gallery: Whatiftheworld

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Look out for the whimsical masculine parodies in the drawings and paintings of Michael Taylor.

• Gallery: Salon 91

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Soak up Frank van Reenen’s humorous pop art (starring his French bulldog Truman) and the interaction of people and nature in Kirsten Beets’ oil paintings.

For fans of the Old… The Old Town House

iziko.org.za Flemish art from the Cape’s past. For fans of the New…

First Thursdays

After seeing the success of cities o If you’re interested in the hidden layers of Cape Town open nights, local First Thursdays f then it’s worth linking up with the Cape Flaneur Society decided to do the same in Cape To on Facebook. The brainchild of artist, art historian and been huge as crowds flood the city curator, Michael Chandler of Chandler House, the idea is, Thursday of each month, hopping “to get like-minded people to come andtogether differentand art installations in bet experience the city as a living breathing of art.” culture work fix. There is no set schedule Each walking tour is different (and free). a taste you do Expect it is up to you. Simply log o za, check out which galleries are p of history, architecture and everything in between. from there. Fuel yourself at bars an For fans of the Transient… way and you have all the makings out. Over and above the smorgasb Woodstock Street Art Walking Tour First Thursdays, we also recommen Take a walking tour with A Word •ofGallery: Art (R150 per Stevenson st Michael This international exhibition progra Gallery to watch and has included Moshekwa Langa photographer Pieter Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary African Art)Hugo’s infrare • Gallery: Whatiftheworld what will be housed in the historic Grain Silo at the V&A Look out forGrain the whimsical mascul Waterfront. Built in 1921, and at 57m tall, the Silo drawings and paintings of Michael remains an icon of the Cape Town skyline. Its massive • Gallery: Salon 91 salon91.co.za conversion has been envisaged by London’s genius Soak up Frank van Reenen’s humo architect, Thomas Heatherwick. When complete, Zeitz his French bulldog Truman) and th MOCAA will be the largest museum contemporary andof nature in Kirsten Beets’ oil pain art on the African continent. Until then, MOCAA

For fans of the already occupies a dedicated arts space at the V&AOld…

PHOTOGRAPHS: STREET ART IMAGES BY ED SUTER. MEMORIAL AND ADDERLEY ST BY MICHAEL CHANDLER PHOTOGRAPHS: STREET ART IMAGES BY ED SUTER. MEMORIAL AND ADDERLEY ST BY MICHAEL CHANDLER

moody mountains and stormy seas were always bound

PHOTOGRAPHS: STREET ART IMAGES BY ED SUTER. MEMORIAL AND ADDERLEY ST BY MICHAEL CHANDLER

The country’s first serious settlement and her dramatically

PHOTOGRAPHs: street art images by ed suter. memorial and adderley st by michael chandler

BY TUDOR CARADOC-DAVIES

TheAquarium.

Old Town House Waterfront close to the Two Oceans Like a A visit to the Old Town House is a gourmet taste of things to come, the MOCAA Pavilion it houses the Dutch Masters of the is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 12h00 to 20h00.

Follow it up with a visit to the Nati Entrance is free. an extensive collection of British, D Flemish art from the Cape’s past.

Club members travelling to Cape Town can stay for 4 nights at Inn on the Square in a standard Club members trave room, breakfast included, for R953 pp per night. This offer includes a half day Walk to Freedom room, breakfast inc tour and a half day Winelands tour. Extras to include: Table Mountain Cableway at R225 pp. tour and a half day To book, call Edgars Club Travel Desk on 087 285 3597 or email edgars@traveldesk.za.com To book, call Edgar

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