Trench Coats this winter

Trench coat are one of the most classic, understated and timeless fashion pieces. It is an integral part of an elegant gentleman's wardrobe, the trench coat has remained a constant in menswear for decades.

A trench coat is a rain-coat, traditionally double breasted, belted and with lapels. The coat often has straps around the wrists that also buckle and shoulder straps. The trench coat has been a staple of men's wardrobes since it first debuted as military garb prior to World War I. The trench coat has remained almost unchanged for over 100 years. The trench is an iconic but surprisingly versatile garment.

Trench coats are made for bad weather. Therefore, they should be made of wool or waxed cotton fabric and of a water resistant or waterproof material. This allows men to stay warm and dry simultaneously. The sleeves may be cuffed or uncuffed, raglan or with no sleeve buttons at all. Since the coat is made for bad weather protection it boasts a large turn down collar which the most elegant and sensible men will wear up to protect from the high winds and also to give a certain panache to his look.

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Shorter men will do themselves an injustice by wearing a floor length trench which embellishes their vertical challenges. Also, taller men who wear a trench too short may end up showing too much leg and looking as if his upper body is disproportionate to his lower half. The most flattering length for a trench coat is 3-4 inches above the wear's knee, with a nipped waist and proper length sleeves that are neither too short to show the suit sleeves with hands resting at the side, but neither too long covering the hands and making the man looking childish.

While this shorter version of coat may expose the legs to the weather, this problem can be solved by wearing heavier weight trousers and knee length boots.

Wearing black or dark colored clothes in cold or rainy areas.

Does wearing black or dark colored clothes in cold or rainy areas help one stay warmer over wearing white clothes?

Yes. Light energy can be converted into heat energy. Black objects absorbs all wavelengths of light and converts them into heat, so the object gets warm. White objects reflects all wavelengths of light, so the light is not converted into heat and the temperature of the object does not increase noticeably. Our creative director Nash Sobantwana shows us how its done.

First date impression

First date are exciting but can be damn tricky, you usually don't know the person too well and don't always know what to expect. You are trying to impress her  without coming on too strong or even worse, looking desperate. To avoid awkward situations, check out our essential dos and don'ts:

Dos:

• The most important thing is being on time. Being late on a date can give a really bad first impression, especially if you do not know each other too well. If you running late, let your date know asap. The same should be expected of her.
• Keep your hands to yourself. You might thinking that touching her a lot on the first date shows that you're really into her but you actually showing her that you are super-touchy on every first date. Touching should be limited and only natural, friendly and warm and not sexual.
• Be honest and authentic. Dates are not business meetings or job interviews. While there are certain subjects you should avoid and it is recommended you let your best self shine, focus on having a good time like you would if you were meeting a friend.
• Make it a two-way conversation. Sure, you have to tell her about yourself, but dominating the conversation by rambling about your life will make you look narcissistic. Or worse by not showing any interest in her, it can seem like you're just waiting for the date to be over so you can get her into your bed.

Don'ts:

• Try not to get her drunk. It's one thing to be generous, another to be obsessively top up her glass. Take a deep breath and relax, let her control her glass.
• Suggest a first date at you place. It doesn't send a good message, unless you happen to live in an actual palace. Wait a date or two.
• Don't be cheap. There's a huge difference between being frugal and being cheap. Frugal is scheduling lunch instead of a dinner date, but cheap is telling her you can't order dessert. If you're cheap with money, you're probably cheap with emotions and possibly in bed.
• Talk about you ex. If a topic comes up and you can't help but mention them that's not so bad. changing the subject so you can rant about your "crazy bitch of an ex" is pretty my guy.

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Underwear Game on point

If you're like most guys, you probably don't put much thought into your underwear game. Here's a controversial statement: All men regardless of age, occupation or lifestyle, deserve great underwear. That is, underwear that both feels and looks better than just good. That means underwear that 1) Fits, 2) doesn't have holes in it 3) is less than a year old and 4) doesn't induce cringing when your pants come off. The thing that's most important when buying undies is to be honest with yourself. This is the layer that sits closest to your skin, so if your underwear doesn't support you enough, then its time to edit. There are a lot of different styles, looks and degrees of premium-ness and each has its on own place in a man's wardrobe, check out a few from our list below:


Cotton brief- These brief will look stylish as hell when your trousers come off.

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Jockey boxer brief- They fit close to your frame without constricting your goods

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Trunks- These low-profile trunks have wedgie proof elastic bands around the legs to prevent them from riding up.

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 Long leg- These sweat-wicking briefs will keep you dry and irritation-free during a workout.

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