How To
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Tuesday Apr 30
How to Choose a collar and cuffs for your shirt
There are many benefits to going bespoke, particularly when it comes to customising your collars and cuffs. Niraj Makhija from tailors Regent and Brummell explains how you can get a stiff edge over the competition
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Monday Feb 25
How to give a good best man's speech
Most of us will be asked to be the best man at a friend’s wedding at some point, and nobody wants to give a speech that isn’t memorable (for the right reasons, of course). We got William Hanson, one of the UK’s leading authorities on etiquette and protocol and a teacher at UK company The English Manner, to give us some pointers on how to be inoffensively entertaining
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Monday Dec 31
How to choose a signature scent
Will Andrews, fragrance scientist at Procter and Gamble Prestige, has some handy tips on how to get it right
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Monday Oct 29
How to buy lingerie for her
There’s no need to be scared of buying underwear for your better half. It’s a gift that is personal, intimate and displays a fair bit of courage. Here’s a little help from Christopher Karam, general manager of K-Lynn Lingerie.
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Sunday Sep 30
How to pick an off-the-peg suit
Suiting and booting for the office doesn’t have to be dull; mix textures, prints and colour this season to pack a personality punch into your attire
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Tuesday Aug 28
How to sharpen a knife
Mark Sagun at The Dubai Mall branch of Zwilling J A Henckels, one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives and cookware, shows us how to get our blades in tip-top condition.
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Monday Aug 6
How to skip crossover style
You can skip like a girl or you can skip like a champion fighter – crossover style, which requires good coordination and a lot of practice. Ari Basti, co-founder of Dubai Fighting Championship, shows us how it’s done.
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Sunday Jun 3
How to make a speech that will impress
Ian McKellar, Dubai-based master of ceremonies, keynote speaker, and comedian gives advice on how to speak with style and confidence and not embarrass yourself in front of your boss, or your best friend’s new wife.
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Tuesday May 1
How to choose a diamond ring
We asked Laurent Cathala, vice president of emerging markets at Tiffany & Co, to give us some insider tips on choosing a sparkler for that special someone
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Thursday Mar 1
10 ways to get your kicks this March
Right here in your back yard you can experience the gnarliest, fastest and most thrilling adventure activities on the planet. Buckle up and get ready for the ride
