Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month feature. We have curated the top trends, insights and advice to help you live your best life.  In this instalment, we’ve handpicked 10 essential topics covering everything from style to fitness, architecture to exhibitions. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a wardrobe overhaul, eager to enhance your grooming routine, or simply looking for the best and latest releases, we’ve got you covered. Let’s explore how you can make May your most stylish, successful and satisfying month yet. Uniqlo x JW Anderson Uniqlo has dropped another col ..read more

Streetwear. Once a niche subgenre of menswear, now the default setting. What used to be a counterculture scene built around inexpensive logo tees and screen-printed graphics has become intertwined with high fashion to the point that any clear lines between the two are almost entirely blurred. Looking at the positives, this mainstream adoption of streetwear has caused a general shift in formality across the board. Menswear has become more relaxed, so there’s now more scope for mixing and matching pieces that wouldn’t traditionally have been put together. In short, it has broadened our sartorial ..read more

Few purchases are as satisfying as a new pair of shoes or boots. They have the ability to make or break a look, transforming even the most humble outfits into something worthy of a double take. So, with that in mind, we’ve teamed up with acclaimed French shoemaker Kleman to showcase six essential styles that deserve a spot on your rack this season. Chunky Moc Toe Derby A uniquely French style, the moc toe Derby shoe is at its best in the form of Kleman’s Bastille model. Originally a walking shoe, this design makes for a stylish alternative to chunky loafers or traditional dress shoes, with ..read more

We’ll always encourage cultivating a unique personal style over blindly following fashion, but trends aren’t all bad. Mixing the odd ‘hot’ piece into your wardrobe here and there can help keep things fresh, letting others know you have your finger on the pulse without coming across as a fashion victim. Just be selective – choose trends that speak to you and mesh with your look, and you can be relevant without sacrificing authenticity. The trouble with men’s fashion trends is that they chop and change at an alarming rate. What is considered ‘in’ right now may feel played out by this time next y ..read more

If looking well-rested and healthy feels elusive in a world that seemingly never stops, it’s time to bolster your grooming routine with premium skincare. It’s not just about paying more for a pot with a gold lid – though that can come with the territory – it’s about cutting-edge technology and clinical results that bring more bang for your buck. You should definitely be looking for high-quality actives backed by in-depth research. Whether that’s brightening Vitamin C, age-defying retinol, wrinkle-plumping peptides, cushioning hyaluronic acid or regenerative AHAs – your skin will thank you for ..read more

While you might want to instinctively switch to shorts as soon as the spring sun comes out, don’t overlook trousers. Longer legs are smarter and much more versatile, effortlessly taking you from the office to the weekend in style. But only if you choose right. After all, you don’t want to be the guy wearing a pair of heavy twill chinos when the sun is blazing. So, we’re set to highlight our top picks for SS24, in collaboration with L’ESTRANGE, focusing on remaining cool and comfortable in the heat without sacrificing style points. What Makes Great Spring/Summer Trousers? For starters, the fab ..read more

Ever since Ralph Lauren launched its first Polo collection in 1971, the label has been synonymous with a free-spirited, sun-bleached vision of America, where preppy aesthetics seamlessly blend into a sporty sense of living life to the full. The brand’s new Only Polo campaign perfectly iterates the principles to which Ralph Lauren has steadfastly adhered over the decades, creating fresh and fun wardrobes for men who see their clothes as a means for self-expression. The Polo collection is where the classics meet the contemporary. Style is an Expression of How We Live At the heart of the Polo c ..read more

It’s part of the love of menswear to explore its subtle shifts, embrace its fresh ideas, and revive old ones. It may not change much, but those changes are all the more intriguing for being subtle. It’s all in those little twists in silhouette and detail, in how it’s worn. And yet… There are those garments that should have been culled before they saw the light of day, where they’ve only become a blot on the sartorial landscape, unsightly for all to see – like budgie smugglers, charity bands and rented dinner suits. We could go on. But below are the looks to definitely avoid, no questions asked ..read more

It’s hard to stand out in a marketplace dominated by sportswear titans like Nike and Adidas. Few can compete when it comes to sheer budget and visibility, so to rise to the top of the pile, it comes down to reputation, quality of product and having a finger firmly on the pulse of ever-evolving footwear trends. In short, it takes a brand like ASICS. Hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun, ASICS has been stomping the sneaker game since 1949. Its racing roots can be traced back to the iconic Onitsuka Tiger brand, which now operates as an outlet for ASICS’ heritage lifestyle models, and it’s resp ..read more

Men haven’t always had, well, bags of choice when it comes to the luggage we sling over our shoulders. For the longest time, our options were: briefcase or backpack, kit bag or weekender. That was kind of it. In the last 10 years or so, things have changed for the better. There are now more styles available and much more variety within each category, too. Now, you can choose from tote bags and cross-body bags, technical hybrid designs, luxury handbags marketed at men, and every kind of backpack imaginable.  To help you hone in on your next holdall, here are 10 of the best men’s bag trends ..read more