Posts Tagged ‘manliness’

  • The Stigma of the Well Dressed Man

    The Stigma of the Well-Dressed Man

    November 19th, 2010 | Archives, General, Required Reading | James | 16 Comments

    by James Gallichio As many of you will have seen, I recently completed an “IAmA” over at Reddit, entitled “IAmA Personal Stylist for men. I teach men how to dress, how to present themselves and how to take pride in their appearance. Ask me anything.” For those unaware, these interview-style posts allow the massive Reddit [...]

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  • Guide to Flirting

    The Harrison Fjord Guide to Flirting

    September 10th, 2010 | Archives, General, recent, Required Reading | James | 26 Comments

    Flirting is fun. Well, it’s meant to be, anyway, provided that you can pick up on the signals that say a woman’s interested

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  • What Is A Man?

    What is a man?

    August 3rd, 2010 | Archives, General | James | Comments Off

    We are not born men. We are born boys – and through a myriad of trials, errors and experiences, we become men. But there’s no single defining moment; there’s no instant switch that turns on in your mind and says “Oh, ok, I’m a man now”. Which begs the question – what does it mean to be a man?

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  • The Importance of Posture

    The Importance of Posture

    July 2nd, 2010 | Archives, General | simon | Comments Off

    Posture and confidence are closely aligned. A good posture screams confidence. In this article, Simon Taylor describes why a man’s posture is so important – and how it can dramatically affect the way that people perceive him.

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  • Classy Glasses

    Classy Glasses

    June 21st, 2010 | Accessories, Archives, Required Reading | James | Comments Off

    Choosing the right glasses can be tricky; how do you know what is the best style for your face shape? In this article, James discusses four different face shapes and how to choose glasses for each, in a film-noir style.

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    Bromance

    June 7th, 2010 | Archives, General | julian | Comments Off

    “Bromance” is a form of intimacy between men that is not at all sexual but where a strong form of love and affection is found. Best friends; pals; mates; buddies – all forms of friendship can potentially be a bromance. In this article, Julian describes the close bond that ties together a great friendship.

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    The Fine Art of Building a Fort

    May 24th, 2010 | Archives, General | James | Comments Off

    A gentleman appreciates the fine art of building a fort: The detailed construction; the positioning; the layout. Appreciating the things you loved from your past – the immense joy and fun that could be gained from something as simple as some bedsheets, some clothes pegs and an unhealthy amount of fun food – is a pleasure that cannot be beaten.

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    The Art of a Good Handshake

    May 21st, 2010 | Archives, General | James | Comments Off

    A handshake says a lot about a man. We can gauge complex elements of a gentleman’s personality such as confidence, friendliness and comfort-level from something as simple as the way he shakes your hand. In this article, James describes three things that every man must avoid when shaking hands.

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    The Art of the First Impression

    May 21st, 2010 | Archives, General | James | Comments Off

    First impressions are important. When we meet someone for the first time, we use each of our senses to create a mental impression of that person, as an easy way of remembering them in our minds. In this article, James describes first impressions, why we have them and – most importantly – how to improve yours.

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    Four Shoes Every Man Must Own

    May 10th, 2010 | Archives, Men's Style, Required Reading, Shoes | James | Comments Off

    Shoes are an underappreciated element of men’s style, and one that many of our image consulting clients tell us that they have trouble understanding. So, in Part Two of Harrison Fjord’s Guide to Fancy Footwear, we deliver an easy to understand guide to men’s shoes.

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