

Grown the stubble, gone through the ‘face-on-fire’ itching period and ultimately decided the on-trend beard is not a look that’s right for you? Fear not – you tried, so why not console yourself with that rarest of luxuries: a full hot towel, cut-throat shave… (more…)

March 3rd, 2010
Competitions, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Top Fives

Once again, the Twittersphere has spoken. Last week on Twitter (@esquireuk), we were extolling the virtues of our local chippy, The Golden Union on Poland Street, when all hell broke loose. The merits of crispy batter and expertly fried chips quickly snowballed into a heated (though not overcooked) debate on the best fish and chip bar in the UK. And Hungry of Tunbridge Wells certainly had his say… (more…)

February 19th, 2010
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The eternally tricky issue of how to make a Bluetooth headset stylish is a challenge Jawbone has tackled with aplomb, thanks in no small part to its judicious use of industrial designer Yves Behar. Now in its fourth iteration, the forthcoming Icon is the smallest and most efficient Jawbone yet. Here are five reasons why it’s our technological ear-warmer of choice. (more…)

February 16th, 2010

Now that the big Christmas film releases are out of the way, it’s time for the quality DVDs to get their chance to shine. Here are some of the corkers we’ve been notified about recently. Keep ‘em coming. (more…)

January 26th, 2010

We’ve picked five classic drams if you fancy a last-minute bottle for tonight. (more…)

January 25th, 2010
Style, Top Fives, Where to buy

The response to our Twitter appeal for Best Independent Men’s Clothes Shops in the UK was so enthusiastic that we feel compelled to publish another Top Five – or Part 2, if you prefer. So here we showcase the best in men’s outfitters from Wales, Norwich, west London, Leeds and beyond. (more…)

January 14th, 2010

Earlier this week, Esquire travelled to Las Vegas to navigate the 2,700 exhibitors at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Here’s our pick of the technological highlights coming your way over the next 12 months: (more…)

January 8th, 2010
Style, Top Fives, What you're wearing, Where to buy

On Monday, we asked our 2500-plus Twitter followers (join the fun at @esquireuk) to nominate their favourite independent men’s clothes shops in the UK. The response was passionate, the debate fierce. Here, after much soul searching, we present part one (with the promise of more to follow). So, credit cards at the ready… (more…)

January 6th, 2010