I shower, I shave, I wear deodorant and I brush my teeth. As far as I’m concerned, that should be enough. But after years of laughing at those men’s face creams and my friends who hide them in their bathroom cabinets, I think I might need some. I’m looking pretty wrinkly and I’m not happy about it.
Mr Dapper: To be perfectly honest, I have not thought about such issues for many years. First, I’ve come to terms with being wrinkled. Second, my wife has stocked my toiletries for probably longer than you’ve been alive. Third, when I have serious skin concerns, I visit a dermatologist.
Mr Dandy: Ah, karma. Maybe instead of laughing at people, you should have been taking care of yourself. I take it you haven’t been great about sunscreen, either, right? You’ll want an all-in-one product such as Kiehl’s’ Facial Fuel Heavy Lifting (HK$340; Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, tel: 2196 8348), which promises to firm, lift and battle signs of ageing. SK-II Men’s UV Protect Moisturiser (HK$600; Elements, tel: 2907 1512) hydrates while shielding your skin from ultraviolet rays with an SPF of 30. You’ll like the straightforwardness of Clinique’s Skin Supplies for Men, including its Age Defense Hydrator SPF 15 (HK$360; Elements, tel: 2196 8480), which offers UVA/UVB coverage, firms, evens skin tone and replenishes moisture after shaving. There’s also Biotherm Homme, whose Force Supreme (HK$580; Harvey Nichols, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 3968 2668) has a moisturising and tightening effect.
I have a brown tweed blazer I use a lot with brown or beige trousers, jeans, etc. I was thinking of getting one in a different colour, such as dark green/brown herringbone, that’s not too expensive, but my girlfriend’s against it. What do you think?
Mr Dapper: Tweed has a long history but it needn’t look old. On the contrary, the vast number of unique varieties makes it an interesting fabric to work with. For proof and inspiration, visit www.tweed-jacket.com and click on “cloth choices.” Although I do agree that grey might be a more versatile choice, I believe the cut is far more important. Blazers should always be bespoke. Local tailors will charge according to the fabric one chooses, but reasonably priced ones should cost between HK$3,500 and HK$5,500.