by James Gallichio As many of you will have seen, I recently completed an “IAmA” over at Reddit, entitled “IAmA Personal Stylist for men. I teach men how to dress, how to present themselves and how to take pride in … Continued
Flirting is fun. Well, it’s meant to be, anyway, provided that you can pick up on the signals that say a woman’s interested Continue reading
We are not born men. We are born boys – and through a myriad of trials, errors and experiences, we become men. But there’s no single defining moment; there’s no instant switch that turns on in your mind and says “Oh, ok, I’m a man now”. Which begs the question – what does it mean to be a man? Continue reading
Posture and confidence are closely aligned. A good posture screams confidence. In this article, Simon Taylor describes why a man’s posture is so important – and how it can dramatically affect the way that people perceive him. Continue reading
Choosing the right glasses can be tricky; how do you know what is the best style for your face shape? In this article, James discusses four different face shapes and how to choose glasses for each, in a film-noir style. Continue reading
“Bromance” is a form of intimacy between men that is not at all sexual but where a strong form of love and affection is found. Best friends; pals; mates; buddies – all forms of friendship can potentially be a bromance. In this article, Julian describes the close bond that ties together a great friendship. Continue reading
A gentleman appreciates the fine art of building a fort: The detailed construction; the positioning; the layout. Appreciating the things you loved from your past – the immense joy and fun that could be gained from something as simple as some bedsheets, some clothes pegs and an unhealthy amount of fun food – is a pleasure that cannot be beaten. Continue reading
A handshake says a lot about a man. We can gauge complex elements of a gentleman’s personality such as confidence, friendliness and comfort-level from something as simple as the way he shakes your hand. In this article, James describes three things that every man must avoid when shaking hands. Continue reading
First impressions are important. When we meet someone for the first time, we use each of our senses to create a mental impression of that person, as an easy way of remembering them in our minds. In this article, James describes first impressions, why we have them and – most importantly – how to improve yours. Continue reading
Shoes are an underappreciated element of men’s style, and one that many of our image consulting clients tell us that they have trouble understanding. So, in Part Two of Harrison Fjord’s Guide to Fancy Footwear, we deliver an easy to understand guide to men’s shoes. Continue reading
At Harrison Fjord Co., we love boots. However, many – if not all – of our image consulting clients have trouble getting their heads around the different styles and designs in men’s boots, and have no idea when and where to wear them. Here we present Part One of HF’s Guide to Fancy Footwear: Real Men Wear Boots. Continue reading
James delves into the world of shaving cremes, gels, soaps and foams: What makes the cut? Continue reading
At HF, we love the classics. From dress shoes to tailored suits, a penchant for the past is at the core of contemporary style. Here, we do as our grandfathers did, and delve into the world of double-edged razors Continue reading