Despite their apparent simplicity and relaxed spirit, few other garments building a gentleman’s essential wardrobe can give rise to such interminable debates as shorts do. Confusion often leads men to steer away from the effortless, refined and comfortable style that should define the shorts choice for summer. From length to cut and from fitting to the palette of colors and patterns, every single detail should…

James Bond day isn’t something celebrated every year. But this year is doubly special for Bond fans globally: it’s the anniversary of 50 years of James Bond, and there’s a new film soon to be released. With Skyfall hitting cinema screens later this month, it’s time to stop and indulge in a few Bond-themed activities. Here are 5.

Travelteq, well known for their reliable travel bags, suitcases and anything handy when on the move, recently introduced a couple of essentials for a sun, sea and sand vacation. Made in Portugal, their new swimming shorts will be a nice alternative to Orlebar Brown trunks and an improvement upon the dozens of Hawaiian prints out there this season.

Orlebar Brown may have the understated, English side of the mens swimming trunk market covered, but for something with a little bit of European flair it’s worth checking out the latest from Robinson Les Bains. Christophe Vérot – an ex-water polo player – started up the brand in 2007 after experiencing that frustration we all feel from time to time: the kind where you search…

Celebrating 5 years in fashion, Orlebar Brown held a little party at their Sackville St. store, complete with Long Island ice teas and Adam Brown’s latest collection. No longer just a swimwear brand, Orlebar Brown now produces a complete collection which aims to insert itself into the wardrobe of any gentleman abroad. In a vast array of colours, the flagship store is lined with polos,…

It’s hard to believe that British men’s swimwear label Orlebar Brown has only been around for 5 years; it seems like the “OB way of life” has been on top of our mind for, well, ever. And that’s the beauty of the swimwear brand: it found a niche, and filled it in a way that one could only assume it had always been there. To celebrate half a…

While most people seem to board a jet to escape winter, I’ve found myself doing the opposite of late. To flip though my calendar would be to discover that I haven’t lived through a summer in over 2 years – as the warmer weather has come I’ve headed away from it, spending that time living through yet another winter. Duty calls. But then so does…