Panama hats are exceptionally magnificent. But a Panama hat that can be rolled up, perfect for one’s travels, achieves messiah status. I now own such a messiah item of headwear, after the lovely chums at Peter Christian Gentleman’s Outfitters very kindly dispatched one to me. It also arrived with an all-important travelling tube to store […]
To help celebrate National Male Grooming Day on Friday 21st August, I was approached by Mira Showers to share my bathroom adventures (fear not, you will not be seeing any bare flesh). Perhaps they read about my Well Groomed Man exploits in Modern Barber Magazine. In any case, here are a few dastardly ruses that […]
As you know, chums, I have a perhaps unhealthy obsession with clothes. Last year, I came across a relatively new maker of fine fashion, that takes a look back at styles of yesteryear to make holy grail items for people like you and me. The name? Simon James Cathcart, or SJC for short. The way […]
In which G.M. Norton explores the romantic rules of two hundred years ago with a little help from a literary great. I currently have my pomade-covered head submerged in a Jane Austen novel. Pride and Prejudice to be precise. It was first published in January 1813, making it an incredible two hundred years old. I […]
In which G.M. Norton links a 1990’s pop cover song to a 1946 press conference. I found out yesterday that it was National Bikini Day. Alas, this gave me no time to purloin a two-piece in my size and pose for some photographs in time to publish them today. Awfully sorry to let you down, […]
In which G.M. Norton indulges in a little escapism. Yesterday, my beloved and I sloped off for a pleasant afternoon together. After a nice spot of something to eat, we ambled over to the local picture house to watch Kingsman: The Golden Circle. I love the cinema. There’s something about the darkness and relative solitude […]
In which G.M. Norton demonstrates how easy it is to concoct your own moustache wax. Since growing an over-sized soup strainer, I have turned to the wonder of moustache wax to keep my prize specimen under control. So far I have tried three wax purveyors; namely Captain Fawcett, Mr. King’s Marvellous Moustache Wax and Bounder. […]
A little over a year ago, I discovered that I was going bald. It was a shock to the system as I’ve always had very thick hair. It may sound short-sighted, foolish even, but I never thought that I’d lose my hair. Whenever I pictured myself in my more advanced years, I always had a […]
Bow ties are usually made from silk, providing a little luxury for a chap. But what if that chap wanted to celebrate reaching the summit of Everest clad in a bow tie? A silk bow tie is too delicate for such a task. Thankfully, we now have a solution. Ladies and gentlemen, please give it […]
In which G.M. Norton goes pattern crazy as he unveils a gentlemanly outfit for less than £50. Mancunian Vintage and myself recently took part in a challenge to acquire his ‘n’ hers Christmas outfits for under £50 each. Read about my experience over at Vintage Manchester. I had tremendous fun visiting the local charity shops […]
Fellow Vintage Manchester blogging finalist, Helen off of Mancunian Vintage, recently invited me by way of ‘blog tagging’ to commentate on the declining conundrums of society. As a glass-half-full sort of chap (especially if it contains single malt), I prefer not to focus on the negativity of modern life. Although by harking back to days […]
This week in Blighty, we’ve experienced something of a heatwave. Of course, we’ve also had thunder and lightning and the usual rain. But sunshine, nonetheless. While I find it relatively easy to dress in the colder months, dressing for the warmer months can be quite the hard slog, as it were. On the other hand, ladies […]
Please allow me to introduce to you another war hero, Sir Thomas Macpherson. Known as the “Kilted killer”, Sir Thomas, or Tommy as he was known to his comrades, is the most decorated British soldier in history. Some gallant war heroes are honoured to have the Military Cross proudly pinned to their chests. Macperson had […]
It’s safe to say that sartorial standards have well and truly plummeted in recent years with many forfeiting chap for chav. One only has to step outside their front door to be met by people with a complete disregard for sartorial sense. Even the local food emporium is no longer a safe haven from crimes […]