Luke Evans bares it all
Welsh actor Luke Evans has played a Greek god twice. And no one has ever complained once. The 37-year-old is the latest star to feature in Mr Porter’s The Journal, where he models some of the shopping website’s latest looks and discusses his rising star in Hollywood, from his role in The Fast and the Furious films to The Girl on the Train, now showing in the UAE.
He also discusses why he’s so protective of his personal life.
“If somebody talks to me about my personal life, well, the clue is in the title: it’s personal, it’s private,” he says. “I’m protecting myself, not because it’s anything that I’m embarrassed about, but because it’s mine.”
The multitalented actor, who is also an accomplished dancer, will soon show off his singing chops when Disney’s live action version of Beauty and the Beast releases. He plays the baddie Gaston.
Read the full interview on mrporter.com.
The Dapper Kumar
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar covers Harper’s Bazaar India’s first ever men’s issue this month. Known for his dapper style, the 49-year-old wears a jacket by designer Rajesh Pratap Singh with a T-shirt by Divyam Mehta. He was styled by Edward Lalrempuia and photographed by Jatin Kampani for the shoot. Check out a video of the shoot on facebook.com/HarpersBazaarIndia.
Oris goes deeper
Swiss luxury watch maker Oris won lots of praise when it released its water-resistant mechanical watch Aquis Depth Gauge in 2013. It’s added a second version of the diver’s watch, with a yellow rubber strap that features two additional features: a safety anchor that prevents the strap from breaking loose, even after a heavy impact; and the sliding sledge clasp, which enables the wearer to adjust the size of the strap without undoing the clasp. Call 04-3990681.
Smells like gold
Paco Rabanne and perfumer Christophe Raynaud have launched a new eau de toilette version of their hit 1 Million fragrance, called 1 Million Prive and Lady Million Prive. For the men, it’s leathery and warm with hints of tobacco. Now available.
Rohit Bal gets Dubai glam
Still haven’t done your Diwali shopping? Some things are worth waiting for. Famed Indian designer Rohit Bal is returning to the city with a brand new collection, his ode to Kashmir, at The Glam Closet on October 22 at the Taj Dubai. Bal is bringing his men’s, women’s and his brand new crystal ware collection. Entry is free. Go to The Glam Closet’s Facebook page for more.
For men, dapper men
Do you dapper it up every day? Keith Khan and Vijay Thakur, the guys behind Dubai fashion blog Suitted Dappers, and Mint Leaf of London restaurant and lounge in Difc have launched Dapper Nights every Wednesday, an after-work networking event celebrating all the UAE's fashionable men. Meet like-minded men, get styling and fashion tips and for Dh150, you also get unlimited house beverages all night, starting at 6pm. Call 04-7060900 for more.
