Historical British shirtmaker Turnbull and Asser have reimagined their Davies Street store to create a brand new, dedicated gallery space. In a collaborative effort between Creative Director Becky French, and concept architect and artefact buyer Nicholas Chandor, ‘The Room’ brings together and celebrates intriguing objects by modern craftspeople alongside Turnbull and Asser’s extensive archives. Set […]
In the heart of London The Dapper Chapper team braved the rain to visit a much-loved shaving and grooming brand of ours. MÜHLE has opened up a treatment space in the lower ground floor of their Newburgh Street store in Soho. Seeing all the luxury products on offer really puts you in the mood and is […]
This month I visited ADAM, the award-winning barbershop to review and check out what all the fuss is about. They have had locations popping up since 2016 and now boast venues in Mayfair, Canary Wharf, Fitzrovia, City of London and London Bridge, along with the Victoria Atelier where I was invited to try out the […]
While some of us can definitely pull off the Statham look with panache, some would definitely rather go down the Nesbitt route – a significant reversal of the receding march. The guy looks good, it has to be said. But all joking aside, we know that there are all kinds of things that can affect […]
When the time comes to get a hair cut, beard trim, or both, gents usually head to their familiar and trusty barber for a friendly chinwag and a fresh look. This usually results in you leave feeling killer (If it doesn’t then what are you doing?), knowing your mane has been tamed and you’re looking sleek. However, I challenge […]
DRAKES OF LONDON have been on my radar for quite a while, but for a while I just didn’t get the chance to pop in. There are two venues, one in Tower Hill, and another on the corner of Jerdan Place, just a few miles down the road from me in Fulham – this is […]
It seems these days there’s an endless choice when it comes to gentlemen’s barbers – do you opt for a local, no frills joint, or push the boat out and get the Midas touch that breaks the bank? Ted’s Grooming Room may just be what you’re looking for, but it’s definitely somewhere all dapper chaps […]
BEAST, 19 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LL Last week we popped into BEAST, a brand new store located in Earlham Street. BEAST labels itself as the new face of male beauty, offering a curated selection of men’s products from around the world. Now us chaps are used to sharing shelf space with the ladies when […]
A few weeks back I was invited down to the Smithfield branch of the London School of Barbering to check out everything they’ve got going on! As explained to me by Jordan, the chap cutting my hair and a former student at LSB, they exist to offer training to people both looking at getting into […]
We were sent research commissioned by Just for Men that revealed a number of interesting stats and facts about British chaps’ and their relationship with their barber. It makes for some pretty interesting reading but first things first, let’s conquer exactly what we’re looking for in a Barber. #1 is trust. Apparently 63% of men […]
Dapper Chappers favourite, Ruffians, has launched a new shop located on the historical Wigmore Street. This is Ruffains second London shop and third UK site. This is a spacious interpretation of the impressive Covent Garden flagship store, boasting eleven customised petroleum Takara Belmont Barber chairs over two floors. Known for its attention to detail and impeccable customer […]
London Collections weekend has been and gone for another season & almost a month on we’ve finally got all the brands up on the blog. All but one that is, because we haven’t told you about which barbers got us in shape for the weekend. I was was in need of a good trim and […]
Side Parting The classic cut that’s no less classy in 2015 then when it first appeared in the Mad Men era. A low maintenance style that won’t fall flat throughout the day, the side parting allows you to head straight from the desk to the dancefloor at the end of a working day. Ask your […]
We are always on the hunt for the best gentlemen’s grooming spots and have been keeping a close eye on Ted Baker’s move into this arena. We recently learned a little more about Ted’s lifestyle offering at the launch of the Ted & Moore concept store, which offers everything from apparel to bicycles. But we wanted to […]
