Best-dressed man

Britain’s best-dressed man – The ones that got away

Charles Juba

The shortlist for this year’s best-dressed real man of Britain project has been drawn up, and the winner will be announced in next month’s issue, available early September. Though this year’s competition is nearly at an end, we wanted to pay tribute to some of the entrants who threw their two cents in a little too late. Gentlemen, we salute you.

Name Charles Juba

Age 30

Location Croydon

OccupationLead singer of a band, writer, music producer, graphic designer, & photographer…but the day job is as a contract advisor for the BBC.

How he describes his style “As a child how I often marveled at my father’s deportment…I guess I’ve been trying to acheive that for as long as I can remember. So my style is a personal journey towards becoming an elegant gentleman”

Style & Grooming

Martin Scorsese meets Chanel

Last week we unveiled our behind the scenes peek into the making of Chanel’s seminal new fragrance, Bleu de Chanel. This time round we’re taking you a step further, with a first look at the French house’s innovative advertising campaign. (more…)

How Tos

The Manual – How to look young

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This week’s invaluable life advice comes courtesy of Esquire’s in-house personal trainer James Mitchell. Here’s his guide to looking your most youthful.

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Food & Drink

Patrick Cox takes to the kitchen

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Better known for strappy sandals and snakeskin loafers than he is for cream horns and whoopie pies, British shoemaker Patrick Cox will tomorrow unveil his latest venture, a Soho bakery set to specialise in all manner of diabetes-inducing treats. (more…)

Books, Music

Back to the Island

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We’re hoping, no, praying, that the the nip in this morning’s air doesn’t mark the end of our somewhat short-lived summer. If, however, it is the case and you – like us – still crave a little sunshine in your life, look no further than the latest release from Rizoli books, “The Story of Island Records: Keep on Running”. (more…)

Behind the scenes, Comedy

Alex Horne at the Fringe – the last post

AH photo for Esquire #4So the Fringe is almost over for another year. Here in Edinburgh, it seems like the end of an era, the climax to some mighty war, the finale of the greatest show on earth. (more…)

How Tos, Sex

Tough love with Tanya Gold

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Every month in the mag Esquire’s resident sexpert Tanya Gold doles out her libidinous advice to anyone willing to listen. (more…)

Best-dressed man, Style

Britain’s best-dressed man – The ones that got away

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The shortlist for this year’s best-dressed real man of Britain project has been drawn up, and the winner will be announced in next month’s issue, available early September. Though this year’s competition is nearly at an end, we wanted to pay tribute to some of the entrants who threw their two cents in a little too late. Gentlemen, we salute you.

Name Julian Shome

Age 41

Location London

Occupation Singer songwriter

How he describes his style “Cool and understated, taking cues from Steve McQueen, Miles Davis and Paul Weller where cut and fit come before ground-breaking fashion. Clothes that accentuate the real you and give people a glimpse into your personality. Clothes you wear but that dont wear you.”