In which G.M. Norton invites a Handlebar Club chum to recount his Chap Olympiad experience. Last Saturday, the 10th Chap Olympiad was held at Bedford Square Gardens in Londinium – an annual event where ladies and gentlemen gather for a wonderfully eccentric day of picnics, hobnobbing and competing for Chappish glory in ‘sporting’ challenges. Sadly, my […]
In which G.M. Norton takes his new suit on a strange little outing. A milestone for any gentleman, I recently acquired my first ever three-piece tweed suit. A grey number, with a red windowpane check, it is from Messrs Walker Slater. They have clothing emporiums in both Edinburgh and Londinium but as I reside near […]
Despite being a jolly throwback that enjoys looking to the past, my feet are still firmly planted in the present. As a result, I carry around a portable electronic communications device (also known as a mobile phone), my masculinity isn’t hampered because my beloved is now the higher earner (I’m a little closer to my dream […]
A well-pressed shirt is one of life’s small pleasures. However, pressing the damn thing is not. At least for me, anyway. In the absence of my own personal valet (please apply within), I usually dedicate Sundays to work my way through a mammoth pile of crinkled clothes with the help of my faithful steam iron. […]
We’re now in June, it would seem. Crikey, where has this year gone? Dressing well during the scorching heat can be a tricky task. This is one outfit I recently cobbled together, which I thought I would share with you. Now, here’s the thing so prepare yourself – not a single item was obtained second-hand, […]
We’re now in June, it would seem. Crikey, where has this year gone? Dressing well during the scorching heat can be a tricky task. This is one outfit I recently cobbled together, which I thought I would share with you. Now, here’s the thing so prepare yourself – not a single item was obtained second-hand, […]
With spring on the horizon, it will soon be time to retire my winter wardrobe that has served me so well. During the autumn and winter months, a chap of my ilk naturally reaches for the knitwear. In my case, my growing collection of Fair Isle slipovers. Not only do they offer an extra layer […]
Well gentle reader, I cannot lie. I am afraid that I need to confess behaviour that is unbefitting of a gentleman – I arrived late for the Vintage Manchester awards ceremony where I was a finalist in the Best Vintage Lifestyle Blog category. And not just by a few paltry minutes, it was by a […]
Your humble correspondent was recently approached by Modern Barber Magazine, to be the subject of their regular feature, ‘The Well Groomed Man’. Their summer issue containing my fizzog is now out in all good barbershops. I must confess, I was both taken aback and thrilled in equal measure that little old me could be considered a ‘Well […]
Your humble correspondent was recently approached by Modern Barber Magazine, to be the subject of their regular feature, ‘The Well Groomed Man’. Their summer issue containing my fizzog is now out in all good barbershops. I must confess, I was both taken aback and thrilled in equal measure that little old me could be considered a ‘Well […]
In a rush to pursue my quest to lead a gentlemanly existence, it has only just occurred to me that there are men out there that need a little help and guidance with the classic men’s style of dress. So this week, I’m going to go back to basics a little. Do forgive if you […]
That chance encounter can happen anywhere – on public transport, standing in a queue, walking around an art gallery, at work, in a bar. The moment you meet an exquisite creature that stirs up a strong desire to overwhelm her with the ‘bold move’, all too often the incident runs as follows. The fair maiden […]
Your humble correspondent was recently approached by Modern Barber Magazine, to be the subject of their regular feature, ‘The Well Groomed Man’. Their summer issue containing my fizzog is now out in all good barbershops. I must confess, I was both taken aback and thrilled in equal measure that little old me could be considered a ‘Well […]
Your humble correspondent was recently approached by Modern Barber Magazine, to be the subject of their regular feature, ‘The Well Groomed Man’. Their summer issue containing my fizzog is now out in all good barbershops. I must confess, I was both taken aback and thrilled in equal measure that little old me could be considered a ‘Well […]
