The FT Guide: What to buy him for Valentine’s Day
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Figuring out what to buy him for Valentine’s Day isn’t easy. As a rule, Valentine’s Day isn’t a particularly masculine holiday – all of the Valentine’s Day presents you see in the shops are heart-shaped, red, fragranced (or are a bunch of flowers, of course.) Now, don’t get us wrong – there’s nothing wrong with men enjoying a box of chocolates, a good soak in the bath and a bunch of flowers. It’s not the 1950s anymore, it’s 2017. The idea of traditional, conventional masculinity is slowly dying out. But it’s not for everyone – if your man would still...
The FT Guide: What to buy him for Valentine’s Day
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The FT Guide: How to smell good at all times
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To smell good at all times takes work and diligence, but it also takes a little understanding of how smell works and how it relates to attraction. So buckle up, here comes a bit of science: When you pick up on a smell (either consciously or subconsciously) there are things in the top part of your nose (called olfactory neurones) that send an impulse along a nerve (the olfactory nerve) straight to the brain. These impulses arrive at the olfactory bulb where they are processed and then sent around the brain. This is called the limbic system, and it’s the...
The FT Guide: How to smell good at all times
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FT Picks: Must See Films 2017
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Our choices for must see films 2017 2016 was a rough year, all things considered. And, so far, 2017 hasn’t really got off to the best start. And what’s the best way to escape from all the bad stuff that’s happening in the world? Going to the cinema or collapsing in front of Netflix. (Or drinking, of course.) That’s why we’ve put together this ‘Must See Films 2017’ list; to give you a handy guide of alternatives to crappy Hollywood rom coms, Fifty Shades Darker and the Baywatch reboot…13 FT’s Must See Films 2017 January: 2017 is already looking like...
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Winter Fashion Mistakes to Avoid this Year
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As the news fills with reports that we’re expecting large quantities of snow over the coming weeks, it’s never been more important to wrap up warm. However, at Frederick Thomas, we believe that winter fashion and winter function don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Put simply, you don’t need to sacrifice your sense of style just to avoid a cold. However, winter fashion is a tricky thing to nail. Of course, you need to stay warm – that’s priority number one. But you don’t want to look like Scott of the Antarctic just to pop for a pint of milk....
Winter Fashion Mistakes to Avoid this Year
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FT Picks: The Worst Dressed Men of 2016
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FT Picks: The Worst Dressed Men of 2016 2016 was a strong year for men’s fashion. We had Zayn Malik shaking things up, David Beckham consistently knocking it out of the park and Eddie Redmayne showing us that you don’t have to be typically masculine to look sharp as hell. But, it was also a year of some pretty horrendous sartorial decisions. Let us begin… The Worst Dressed Men 2016 Worst Dressed Men 2016 #5: Chris Evans No, not Captain America (he’s always pretty well turned out), the other Chris Evans. The Radio 2 DJ, One Show host, failed Top...
FT Picks: The Worst Dressed Men of 2016
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FT Picks: The Best Dressed Men of 2016
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FT Picks: The Best Dressed Men of 2016 2016 has been – without a doubt – a terrible year for most things, from the election of an oompa loompa bull frog to the most powerful person in the World to the deaths of so many beloved actors, musicians and celebrities. However, it has been a fairly strong year for men’s fashion. And so, without further ado, here are our choices for the five best dressed men of 2016. The Best Dressed Men of 2016 #5: Eddie Redmayne Eddie has been on quite the hot streak over the past few years...
FT Picks: The Best Dressed Men of 2016
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FT Picks: November’s Best Dressed Men
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November’s a notoriously tricky month to dress for. Some days you wake up to a day of glorious sunshine only to find – normally around the time of your lunch hour – that it was all a cruel ruse. And it’s now freezing cold and you look stupid for wearing your summer gear. However, this month, our five best dressed men have managed to avoid the classic pitfalls of November and have embraced the sartorial gear change appropriate for the season. This month’s best dressed men: #1: Dev Patel Making the transition from gawky teenager to best dressed men isn’t...
FT Picks: November’s Best Dressed Men
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5 home exercises you can do to keep fit (and warm) this winter
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Jon Snow is constantly telling us, winter is coming. And this year, it’s shaping up to be a particularly bitter winter – the kind of winter that makes you want to snooze that alarm, sack off the gym and go back to sleep. (If you’re still jumping out of bed at 6am to hit the gym, the chances are you’re not going to need this article.) But if you’re the kind of guy who has tried to trim up over the summer but are now already starting to add some extra insulation for the winter – these home exercises might...
5 home exercises you can do to keep fit (and warm) this winter
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FT Tips: How to Grow a Beard
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November is the perfect opportunity to experiment with some facial fuzz and learn how to grow a beard. You can either raise money for charity while you are doing so (by taking part in Movember) or just take solace in the fact that – unless you shave, trim and dye it into a complete monstrosity – you’re probably not going to have the worst facial hair around for the next few weeks. In fact, even if you start growing a beard that is really, really patchy, nobody is likely to bat an eyelid. Now, that’s probably not what you wanted...
FT Tips: How to Grow a Beard
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FT Picks: October’s Best Dressed Men
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As it’s Halloween, we thought it’d be appropriate to give you a few sartorial treats (October's best dressed) and then – to top it off – a little bit of a Halloween trick. (It’s not anything like that Tesco Value monstrosity from a few weeks ago, but more a lesson in how the small details of a suit can make a huge difference to how sharp you look.) #1 Jon Hamm As Don Draper, Jon Hamm was the epitome of cool; sharp suits, whiskey cocktails and exceptional hair. And, as you can see here, as Jon Hamm, the situation isn’t...
FT Picks: October’s Best Dressed Men
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FT Lifestyle: A beginner’s guide to drinking whisky
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Surely there’s nothing that evokes a cool, confident masculinity better than drinking whisky - just think of Don Draper, David Beckham, Sean Connery, Humphrey Bogart. However, whisky can be difficult to really get into – especially if you’re new to the drink (or, new to anything beyond Bells or Jack Daniels, at least). That’s why we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to drinking whisky – it’ll give you everything from a brief history of the drink to advice on how to drink it, which whisky (or whiskey) to order and how to find the perfect whisky for you. That way,...
FT Lifestyle: A beginner’s guide to drinking whisky
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9 Menswear Instagram accounts that will up your fashion game
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When it comes to discovering the latest trends or looking for something new to wear, it can be hard to work out where to start. Obviously, there’s GQ and maybe a few fashion blogs, but what if you don’t want to read an article? What if you just want a daily dose of menswear to glance over on the train as you sip your morning coffee? These 9 menswear Instagram accounts are a great place to start for inspiration from everything to eye-catching watches to stylist suits, and everything in between. 1. Phil Cohen (@thepacman82) When it comes to menswear...
9 Menswear Instagram accounts that will up your fashion game
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