Grooming Tips for Business

What's in fashion may change some things, like the width of lapels, the cut of pants, or the colors of shirts and ties available in the stores. Basic professional attire, however, does not change with the whims of fashion.

• Snip away loose thread on your suits and pants.
• Polish shoes that needs to be polished, wash shoes that need to be washed.
• Keep fingernails short and clean.
• Clip/trim nose and ear hairs.
• Cut toenails straight across.
• Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and well-fitting.
• A good suit should last five to ten years, depending on its quality, how hard you wear it, how well you care for it, and if it continues to fit you well.
• You can express fashion's whims in your off-the-job clothes, and if appropriate, in your accessories.
• If you must wear and earring, choose something small and subtle and not the big ones like loops where you can put a circus animal through.
• Always check limbs coming out of your suit. Your collar should stay flat under the lappet of your jacket. The cuff of your shirts should peak out of your coat sleeves when your arms hang straight down against your sides.

Eucris for men by Geo F Trumper

Noted as James Bond’s favorite fragrance in “Diamonds Are Forever”, Eucris has quite a pedigree. Created by the distinguished barber and perfumer Geo F Trumper, established in London in 1875, Eucris is one of the house’s classics: a warm, mossy aroma composed of blackcurrant, cumin and coriander, a heart of jasmine and muguet and base notes of sandalwood, musk and moss.

Eucris opens with a slightly tart currant note paired with lemony coriander and a hint of cumin. The green moss, wood and soft musk lingers and it is quite striking. Presented in a beautiful vintage-style black glass bottle with a silver crown top, it's easy to see why the Eucris is a timeless favorite from Geo F. Trumper since 1912.

The Eucris is an Eau de Toilette and is sold in a 100 ml bottle at Geo F. Trumper and at MiN New York.

Duckie Brown RTW Fall 2010

DKNY Men's RTW Fall 2010

Donna Karan and ceo Mark Weber presided over a large presentation within a party at the hip Ace Hotel in New York City.

"This is all the elements of the modern male," said Karan. "He's a man into sport, but with the sophistication of the city and a relaxed elegance."

Sportswear aligned with the rugged-outdoors trend, but in a concrete-jungle palette and a lot of shiny, technical materials. Moving onto tailored clothing, Karan said, "It's time for men to dress—but in a street way. We're not removing their edge." Via

Hermès Men's store opens in New York

Once Luca Luca's home, the first and only Hermès Men's store launches tonight at 690 Madison Avenue. Dedicated to men's ready-to-wear, accessories and art of living, Hermès Man stands directly across the street from the U.S. flagship store.

"We felt there was a tremendous opportunity to really showcase all these wonderful products for men that Hermès makes," said Robert Chavez, President and CEO of Hermès USA. "These products tended to be overshadowed or almost hidden among the other categories across the street. This store will raise the awareness level of our current and potential male clients in this market who might not have realized before that Hermès had all of these products, from our enamel cuff links to the made-to-measure program."

Despite the tough times affecting other retailers, Paris-based Hermès' customer base includes the super-affluent, many of who have proven to be recession-proof. Indeed, the company recently reported an 8.5% rise in 2009 revenue (11% on an organic basic) attributed to an end-of-the-year increase in sales of its iconic Birkin and Kelly bags. Sales increased by a robust 20% in the Americas, compared to 12% for Asia and 9% in Europe. Revenue for the year rose to EUR1.91 billion from EUR1.76 billion a year ago, outperforming the company's previous target of flat sales. "This is among the best performances posted in the sector," says J.P. Morgan in a research report published this month.

According to Chavez, the Hermès customer is less affected by the recession than the general population, but they are more discerning. "They are not free-spending," he says. "When they do make a purchase, they want something that is more versatile, that will last and endure. Our clients want something that will last them for a long time."

Bald and Beautiful

"Bald heads are fashionable now, have been for quite a while" says Lewis, a Master Barber and owner of a well known barbershop in Atlanta, GA. Lewis grooms shaved heads of well-known entertainers that are in the music industry & comedy circle that come from all over the country to perform in local night clubs in the area near his shop.

Lewis, who specializes in Grooming The Bald Head Man, goes on to say "I steam towel their bald head before shaving and after shaving their head. Then, I put on Bald & Beautiful Moisturizing Skin Care Oil on their head. The special aromatherapy formula has all natural ingredients, which helps replace the natural oils lost in the scalp that is a natural protection due to constantly shaving the head. Also, the product helps reduce sweat and gives the head a nice glow. Some Barbers use Coco Butter after shaving a bald head. They say their customers think it's going to even tone the skin, but actually they are clogging their pores. 

Many men with shaved heads ask the question, "how can I maintain my own head given it that clean shaving look, I don't have the time to go regular to the barbershop nor do I want to use clippers daily or every other day?"

Having a clean shaven head is high maintenance if you don't know how to deal with it. There is a razorless hair-removing cream called SoftSheen-Carson Magic. It is designed for different grades of hair. If you have fine or straight hair use mild instead of regular, then leave it on your head half the time the directions says. For more course hair you can use the regular and then go by the direction.

If you don't necessary have a need for the clean shaven look, go with the bald fade. You should only have to cut your hair once a week. The HeadBlade and Dovo's Head Shaver are tools designed for this category. You can read more on these fantastic tools here.