Men's Style

Review: Barbour x Baracuta Porton Wax Jacket (Harrington G9)

I’ve had a Navy Harrington jacket in my wardrobe for several years, but have barely worn it because I was unhappy with the material and fit. When news broke of the collaboration between Barbour and Baracuta to produce what is essentially a waxed Harrington G9, I knew I would end up getting one at some point. It didn’t take long for Barbour’s marketing machine to … Continue reading Review: Barbour x Baracuta Porton Wax Jacket (Harrington G9)

Brian
Men's Style

Packing Light: a Week in Shropshire

Last week we were on holiday in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. November holidays usually bring a mix of weather, so it was important to make sure I had flexible pieces that would enable me to cope with everything from heavy rain and near-freezing temperatures to sunny autumn days. I love to travel light on trips, and aim to pack my clothes into one small suitcase that will … Continue reading Packing Light: a Week in Shropshire

Brian
Being Bald

How I Discovered I was Losing My Hair

It first occured to me that I might be losing my hair when I visited a barber in the village I would soon be moving to. He was proper old school, with the striped pole outside, nicotine-stained walls, fifties black-and-white prints in the windows, a white coat, and a direct manner of speaking that only someone of his generation and stage in life could be … Continue reading How I Discovered I was Losing My Hair

Brian