Category Archives: The Instructor

There I was, staring down at my lackluster boots with a sinking feeling in my stomach. It was day two of basic training and we had just been informed that we had one hour to get our boots as shiny … Continue reading →

First of all, I’ve always found it a little preposterous that there could be hard and fast rules for drinking any beverage, even one taken as seriously as wine or whisky. The name of this website would suggest a higher … Continue reading →

Going to a black-tie dinner? Read GQ‘s complete guide to what to wear in any social situation. Tie your own bowtie. Consider this: pride of place in the GQ office is a Ron Gallela shot of Tom Jones at a … Continue reading →

There are almost as many different ways of folding a pocket square as there are colours. From the basic puff, where you simply fold the square and place it in the pocket, to the Dunaway fold, which is a combination … Continue reading →

Any man should be able to look good in black tie, but as countless formal occasions up and down the country attest, there are many pitfalls to be avoided. To make sure you’re at your best, GQ.com have enlisted the … Continue reading →

The strong presence of khaki in the spring/summer collections is as familiar as rain at Wimbledon. True to form, there are touches of safari and utility, but the latest incarnation is defined by a distinct lack of amorphous cargo pants, … Continue reading →

Got a first date and want a second one? Dress to impress by following GQ.com’s rebuff-proof guide to what to wear for wooing. Look like you’ve made an effort, but not too much effort. As Hardy Amies says, “A man … Continue reading →

I am filled with shame. Men, your top button-undoing is making stylish men of days past turn in their graves. Wearing a single-breasted suit jacket flapping around unbuttoned, a shirt with its top button undone and no tie is not … Continue reading →

One of the key trends in recent seasons has been fur – but on faces as well as luxurious coats. Now even Gillette has gotten on board the beard-wagon. In light of the growth, the pre-eminent razor maker has cut … Continue reading →

Seven basic tips later, most men should now be able to create a functional wardrobe with confidence — and without reliance on store clerks and advertisers (who have a vested interest in selling you anything, good-looking or not) or on … Continue reading →