Devoted AP readers may remember a post from a couple months back titled Precision Fade, in which I described the characteristics of a good, reliable barber.
Like new clothes, toothpaste or food, haircuts are a regular part of the consumption process, and how one cuts/styles their hair says a lot about who they are. To keep [...]

Everything in Paris has style: architecture, public space, cafés, the people, the nightlife. It’s chalked full of character and has a vibe that can’t be found anywhere else. From those decked out in high fashion to the derelict drunkard that yells on the street outside your flat in the wee hours of the morning, people [...]

Nothing throws a wrench in your game with the birds worse than a bad haircut. One careless slip of the clippers by an untrained hand and you could go from riding the beaver to riding the bench - that’s why it’s extremely important to be selective with who you let shorn your locks. You need [...]

Last Saturday, I stopped by Roden Gray, a relatively new and upscale men’s boutique in Vancouver’s Gastown area. There, my friend Ryan filled me in on the shops concept and brands. Overall, the space is well designed, the garments and products are cleverly merchandised, and the vibe is somewhat mature when compared with the streetwear/sneaker [...]

Tianlang trainers have long been the footwear of choice for Chinese farm, mine, construction and factory workers.
I’m digging their simple aesthetic: the only visible logo signifies work and labor, not brand identity. Made with tough canvas and a twice vulcanized outsole, they’ll definitely put the life span of your ergonomically designed limited-edition Nike’s to the [...]