April 2021 has been one of the most exciting times for watch fans in recent memory, with Watches & Wonders – the industry’s pre-eminent trade show – dominating headlines.

W&W 2021 was a hybrid conference, with an initial, mostly virtual Geneva show from the 7th to the 13th followed by a traditional exposition in Shanghai from the 14th until the 18th. The unique model allowed for a whopping 40 brands to exhibit hundreds of watches in some of the most lavishly produced unveilings we’ve seen in a while.

In many ways, the digital format of the Geneva show, which was still very much the main event, was a boon rather than a curse for exhibiting brands. It allowed them to go all-in on imaginative visual and virtual experiences while reaching a far wider audience than they’d ever enjoyed before. Watch shows have traditionally been a rather closed-door, exclusive affair… 2021 saw the industry open up, drive hype to stratospheric levels and get creative with their releases.

That said, there’s something special about a traditional watch show like the one Shanghai was able to enjoy: lavish booths, keynote talks, socialising, and of course, being able to touch watches in the flesh… Indeed, the quality of the virtual presentations in Geneva made the absence of a physical event even more galling for watch aficionados and made Shanghai an even more tempting proposition.

In short, the FOMO was real, especially for Americans – with the irony of China hosting such a popular watch show not lost on them.

Some American watch fans on Instagram were envious but positive about the whole affair, one commenting “incredible you´re able to arrange a physical expo over there, well done” and another “I hope we will have a Watches & Wonders New York one day.”

Others weren’t quite so generous, with one comment standing out: “thank you for the virus you have to the world, China”.

 

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While the evidence strongly suggests that COVID-19 originated in China and the country was easily one of the world’s worst-affected countries by the virus in 2020, the People’s Republic has bounced back remarkably quickly – far faster than most developed nations, especially the United States.

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The US is now undoubtedly the new epicentre of the pandemic, with over 31.4 million confirmed cases. That’s almost 1 in 10 Americans and about 5% of the global number of cases. Europe too is struggling, with countries like France, Italy and the UK still burdened with millions of active cases and strict lockdowns still in effect. Switzerland, the centre of the luxury watch world and literally in the centre of Europe, has a similar ratio of cases to the US – hence W&W Geneva’s virtual format.

That’s before we even get into Russia and its skewed statistics…

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China, in comparison, has only around 104,000 cases in a population of over 1.4 billion. Say what you like about authoritarianism but it’s certainly worked in terms of getting case numbers down. China’s success in preventing the spread of the virus means that they’re in a place where they can comfortably hold high-contact events like a watch fair, much to the chagrin of their American political rivals.

It’s a tease for us in Australia, too. We may have been one of the world’s COVID success stories, but our geographical isolation and strict hotel quarantine rules mean that we’re not in a position to hold big events like W&W Shanghai. Australians aren’t allowed to leave the country right now, so we couldn’t pop on over to China to get in on the action either.

The grass is always greener on the other side, we suppose.

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35-year-old Romain Grosjean is known better for winning Formula One races than he is for bobbing around the ‘Floridian Riviera’ looking pretty. Yet here we are.Grosjean is a racing driver with French-Swiss nationality currently competing in the 2021 IndyCar Series with Dale Coyne Racing. He survived what could easily have been a fatal crash in Bahrain last year, after which he moved away from the F1 to the America based series.Grosjean had previously spent nine seasons in Formula One for a variety of teams, picking up 10 podiums. Those achievements perhaps pale though in comparison to his latest accolade… sending Instagram into a frenzy with his abs.

 

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During a day off in Florida, Grosjean puts what looks to be an automatic foil board to the test. Though he looked a lot cooler doing it than say, Mark Zuckerberg, who has also indulged in the activity recently, the sheer fact he stepped on one of these hoverboard type contraptions was enough for some cynics (read: us) to question his taste in maritime fitness equipment.

It may be us reading the comments in a ‘hoverboard hating’ light, but do we detect an undercurrent of sarcasm in the following remarks, left by commentators, underneath Grosjean’s post?

“Romain coming to steal your girl.”“Romain Grosgym.”“What the heck.”“Point break except with a racing driver.”

What wasn’t up for question is Grosjean’s impressive physique, with comments from, “Hella Ripped” to “Dieu la machine” rolling in.

“La machine physique!”“Check out them abs.”“Jesus christ Romain didn’t realise you were that shredded.”“Mista steal yo girl.”

Most pertinently, one user wrote: “Every time I see you enjoying life it makes my day after seeing the crash.”Amen to that.

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Six-packs. Washboard abs. Sex packs. Whatever you want to call them, it’s fair to say most guys want them. So often a sign of a guy’s masculinity – and attractiveness, unfortunately – getting yourself shredded is seen as one of the grail achievements of the gym (along with bulging biceps and a huge chest).

But, while it may be true that you need to sit up, crunch and plank your way to six-pack glory, many of us often forget the other important ingredient: cardio. And who better to relay this message than German fitness freak Jo Lindner. The man with more muscles than we knew existed regularly shares insightful workout advice and tips to help you increase your gains. But even muscle mountains need time away from the weights floor time and again, and a recent video posted to Jo’s Instagram page shows us how the cardio equipment at the gym should be embraced and not shunned.

 

 

 

 

 

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How come? You could build up your abdominal muscles to insane proportions, but if you have a layer of body fat covering them up, you’re never going to be able to show them off to the world. So, how do you shed the fat while still increasing muscle? Run, walk and cycle like your abdominals depended on it.

Ok, maybe not quite so dramatic, even just a steady walking pace at an incline on the treadmill will help. But if you can add running into the mix (not sprinting, just a light jog) at both a flat and an incline level, you’ll soon be reaping the rewards. Other pieces of equipment such as the exercise bike and cross trainer have their merits too.

Moreover, it’s not just the ‘youngsters’ that should take heed of this advice. No matter your age, you can get yourself a six-pack by sticking to some basic gym principles. Just look at the likes of Lenny Kravitz and David Beckham, who prove age is just a number when it comes to core strength.

 

 

 

 

 

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However, as fitness coach James Kew points out, cardio alone won’t reveal your abs, you still need to undergo a hardcore strength training program to increase the muscle size. He says you shouldn’t  “mess around with pink dumbbells”, as they’re simply not heavy enough. Instead, you need to be lifting weights that cause you to approach “failure somewhere between 6-15 reps”. Pair this with a high protein diet (the fuel for muscular growth) and a calorie deficit diet (to aid with body fat loss) and you’ll be a shredded beast in no time.

Watch how to get huge like Jo Lindner

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There’s never been a better time to be into cars.On the one hand, we’ve more or less hit ‘peak petrol’: internal combustion engines are so incredibly advanced and efficient, with modern performance cars leagues ahead of models from even five years ago. On the other hand, electric vehicles are finally becoming genuinely viable – with their performance credentials often far exceeding what ICEs (Internal Combusion Engines) are capable of. We’re really at a crossroads.But the issue for Australians is that few brands sell entirely electric vehicles Down Under. So when the Porsche Taycan hit our shores, it was a real cause for celebration: a sleek, fast, four-door EV that looks like a bloody concept car and is made by the same company that came up with the 356 and the 911? Sounds pretty good. Indeed, DMARGE founder and publisher Luc Wiesman had the chance to drive the Taycan 4S in Finland and was thoroughly impressed.Still, there have been plenty of sceptics, but Porsche joining the EV revolution can’t be taken lightly. Remember that the Cayenne back in 2003 pre-empted the rise of luxury performance SUVS: Porsche has always had its finger on the pulse. The Stuttgart marque spent 10 years and over and €6 billion developing their “Tesla killer”, so this is by no means a passing fad.But one big question still remains for many car lovers: how does an electric Porsche compare to their ICE performance offerings? To help answer that question, Porsche invited a select group of Australian motoring journos (and myself) to The Bend Motorsport Park outside of Adelaide to find out for ourselves.

The Bend is Australia’s newest motor racing destination and a truly unique facility. The second-longest permanent race circuit in the world behind the famous Nürburgring in Germany, it’s a thoroughly modern track with an exciting layout and a nice long straight.The very first thing we did, bright and early in the morning with the track all to ourselves, was have a go at launching the 500kW Taycan Turbo and the 560kW Taycan Turbo S down that aforementioned straight. (Note: the cars aren’t actually turbocharged; the ‘Turbo’ moniker just follows the naming tradition set by older high-performance models.)Launch control in the Taycan is a doddle. Left foot all the way down on the brake, right foot on the throttle, then let go. No complicated menus or anything. It sounds like a spaceship as it gets ready to take off, and then when it does, the acceleration was virtually instantaneous and mind-melting. That first run, I wasn’t looking at the speedometer or worrying about my 0-100 time. I was holding on for dear life and giggling like a madman.I managed to do 0-100 in 2.5 seconds – which, as the eagle-eyed might point out, is a good .3 seconds faster than Porsche’s claimed 0-100 time for the car. The reality is that Porsche drastically understates the car’s performance – better to underpromise and overdeliver, as they say. My time was by no means the fastest, either. Some of the more experienced drivers were going much quicker. That alone speaks volumes about the car.But what was really impressive about the Taycan Turbo S was how consistent the performance was. We had two cars on the track – a Turbo and a Turbo S – with all of us taking turns launching the pair. One went down the track, the next got ready, and so on. We must have collectively launched each car over twenty times – despite that abuse, both cars only depleted about 15% battery and there was no significant impact on performance.Even more wild was the fact that you could just about touch the brake rotors after a launch. Waving your hands near the rear rotors of a 911 after a launch would be a great way to burn yourself, for comparison. But because the Taycan, like virtually all EVs, benefits from regenerative braking, the actual brake callipers and rotors aren’t worked as hard. Oh, and it fills the batteries at the same time. Mad.

Then we got the chance to take it out on The Bend’s East Circuit, an almost 4km-long twisty track that let the Taycans really show off what makes them so special.In short, the Taycan is effortless on the track. All-wheel-drive, oodles of torque and beautiful handling make it a breeze to drive. Despite being a reasonably heavy and long car – it sits somewhere in-between a 911 and a Panamera in size – it feels nimble yet planted, the electric batteries giving it a low centre of gravity.It’s hard to overstate just how unique it feels to drive. That instant, linear EV acceleration and the impressive stopping power of regenerative braking make it a track monster. But you don’t feel coddled, or like it’s making things too easy for you. It’s still very much a Porsche: precise, capable, but in a way that invites you to really push the car to the edge.We also had the chance to take the new 911 Turbo out for a spin, which is perhaps the Taycan Turbo S’ closest rival in terms of performance. And the difference between the two cars was striking.The 911 Turbo is fierce; a Hannibal Lecter of a car. It’s cool and composed when cruising, but put your foot down and it wants to bite your head off. It snarls, pops and burbles like a wild beast – pure theatre and pure thrills. It’s a brilliant car and would have even the most rusted-on greenie changing their perspective on ICEs.The Taycan is different. Appropriately, it feels very German. Like a German philosopher. Polite, cultured and with depths to plumb… But radical, forward-thinking, a game-changer.

Which would I rather own? It’s a tough decision. I’ve been a Porsche fan since I was a little kid – I still have a poster of a Boxster Spyder on my bedroom wall, and a little model 911 Turbo adorns my desk at work. The 911 Turbo is a superb car, and one I would own in a heartbeat. I’ve always wanted one.But the Taycan Turbo S, in my opinion, is the ultimate ‘have your cake and eat it too’ car. It’s got more performance than you’ll ever need, but it’s also a very easy car to live with. It’s comfortable, easy to use (the cockpit and infotainment system is far more ergonomic and intuitive than any of its competitors, especially Tesla) and looks like a supercar.But it’s also an EV, so you don’t have the guilt of killing the planet you might get if you drove something like a Lamborghini Huracán (as much as we love that car). It’s an investment in the future; a statement of intent; a chance to be ahead of the curve. Just like Porsche.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

• 560 kW and 1,050Nm of torque
• All-wheel drive
• Stated 0-100km/h time of 2.8sec with a top speed of 260km/h
• 405km range (93kWh). Charges from 5 to 80% on DC fast charging in ~23min
• Prices start from $338,500

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Delete your Hinge profile and cut your mooring lines – Australians would rather flounce around the globe than get into a committed relationship and… should we be surprised?

With international travel still off-limits to Australians the immediate assumption would be that this is a case of ‘forbidden fruit tastes all the better.’ But we’re no psychologists, so let’s turn to Booking.com, who did the research, for the details.

New data shows Australian travellers’ “exploratory appetite and desire to get back into the wider world” remains strong, Booking.com has just announced, and we are “prepared to gear up and head out as soon as possible… surprisingly leaving work and love behind us to do so,” the bookings platform has said.

The only hitch is, according to Booking.com, many of us don’t even know where our passports are.

“The latest research from Booking.com found almost 1 in 5 of Aussie travellers can’t remember where their passport is and two thirds (65%) reported they don’t bear any resemblance to their passport photo any more,” (Booking.com).

“Change in appearance aside, most surprising perhaps is what people are willing to trade in for that long awaited trip.”

The list includes:

• 71% of Aussie travellers reported they would prefer to go on a holiday than to find true love.
• 71% would choose a trip over the chance to buy a new car.
• 72% would opt for a holiday over a promotion at work.
• 57% would pick a trip away over dinner with extended family despite constant restraints on interactions and experiences with our loved ones over the past year.

Recent Booking.com search data has also uncovered where Aussie travellers are looking to go in New Zealand, now that the long-awaited travel bubble has opened.

“Since the border opening was officially announced last week demand for Aussies searching destinations has spike considerably, particularly for ski destinations,” Booking.com claims.

Top search demand increases for destinations in New Zealand that Australians are searching, per Booking.com data, are:

• Queenstown – search was approximately 8 times greater.
• Auckland – search was nearly 7 times greater.
• Christchurch – search was nearly 7 times greater.
• Wellington – search was approximately 5 times greater.
• Wanaka – search was nearly 7 times greater.

Top search demand increases for destinations in Australia that New Zealanders are searching, meanwhile, can be seen below:

• Gold Coast – search was approximately 5 times greater.
• Sydney – search was more than 3.5 times greater.
• Melbourne – search was approximately 4.5 times greater.
• Brisbane – search was approximately 3.5 times greater.
• Noosa Heads – search was approximately 4.5 times greater.

Luke Wilson, Area Manager Australia at Booking.com, says the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble is evidence of the collective positive attitude Aussies displayed in uniting against COVID-19 and is a promising first step to resuming international travel.

“With the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble, Booking.com remains ever more optimistic that at some point in the not-so-distant future, everyone may once again be able to travel and experience the world together.”

“Our research shows our exploratory appetite and desire to get back into the wider world remains strong. It’s reassuring to see that after a year of unpredictable events, we’re able to head across the ditch once again, and that Aussies have high hopes to return to other international travel soon.”

Good luck and happy holiday hunting.

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With The Spicy Cough taking an axe to normal human interaction and recreation over the last twelve months, Australians have turned to a wide array of alternative hobbies or distractions in order to stay sane.Some of us bought cars to work on and tool around in. Others indulged in retail therapy, got real experimental with their hair or became devoted ‘plant parents’. But perhaps the most popular lockdown trend was people getting pets – specifically, dogs.Not only have dog adoptions dramatically increased since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but now prices for puppies from breeders are skyrocketing – particularly those for ‘designer’ dog breeds. People are spending four or five figures on dogs right now, as there’s a lack of supply and unprecedented demand. That’s a lot of money, especially at a time when most of us are feeling a financial squeeze.Which got us thinking. If you’re looking to splash out on a bit of self-care in 2021, what’s a better use of your money: investing in a luxury watch, or in one of man’s best friends? We’d argue that it’s the former rather than the latter.But before you start sharpening your pitchforks, let us explain our reasoning.

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Essentially, a dog is a (financially) depreciating asset, whereas a watch is more likely to be an appreciating asset. Hell, dogs aren’t even really assets. Unless you’re looking for a show dog, which most people aren’t, and in any case, most dog shows don’t have cash prizes anyway. Buying a dog isn’t a money-making exercise.A quality luxury watch from an esteemed brand like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe or Rolex, if maintained well, can prove to be a tidy little investment in years to come. Indeed, if you can get your hands on a popular model (easier said than done), it’s almost a license to print money.RELATED: Canada, China or Colombia? Where To Score Rolex’s Hard To Find ModelsBut why are we comparing dogs and watches – surely it’s like comparing apples and oranges? Well, when you consider prices right now, it’s not such a strange comparison. We did a quick scroll through Gumtree for puppies and the prices for some breeds surprised even us.

For the price of a golden retriever, you could pick up a Tudor Black Bay. A cavoodle costs the same as an IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch, and French bulldog puppies are now so expensive that they’re rivalling two-tone Rolex GMT-Master IIs in price.But much like a car, buying a dog is only part of the equation. Vet bills, food, microchipping, grooming… It all adds up. Some popular designer breeds, too, come with additional costs thanks to common genetic or breed defects: popular brachycephalic breeds such as pugs or French bulldogs, for example, often require respiratory surgeries or expensive medication.There’s also the time and energy cost of dog ownership. When you’re working from home and all the pubs are closed, you’ve got plenty of time to walk and train a dog. Now that life’s getting back to normal, is dog ownership right for you? You don’t need to pick up a Snoopy Speedmaster’s poo…In short, dogs are a money pit, whereas watches can actually make you money whilst making you happy. But the real question is this: what will make you happier in the long run, a nice watch or a nice dog?

One could argue that the fleeting rush of getting a lavish new possession like a watch is likely to fade quicker than the joy a dog will bring you over years. More to the point, it’s an intrinsically different type of joy… Consumerism versus companionship, if you will.But a nice watch can bring you joy for years, too. Look after a watch, and it can certainly outlast a dog, as morbid as that thought might be. On the flip side, you can easily return or sell a watch if you grow tired of it, but it’s not quite so simple (or ethical) with a dog. Pets aren’t just for Christmas, as they say.RELATED: ‘Sporty’ Watch Selling Trick Can Make You ThousandsIt’s almost a bit gauche to talk about a dog as some sort of investment, actually. Hell, you shouldn’t consider buying a nice watch as purely an investment opportunity, either. You should get a watch or a dog because you like watches or dogs. Joy isn’t objective, nor is it relative. The debate is really just a valuable intellectual exercise about spending money responsibly as well as the realities of pet ownership.Personally, the amount of joy my dog has brought me over the decade I’ve had her far outweighs any pleasure I’ve got from purchasing a nice watch. But that’s neither here nor there.What is undebatable is how expensive buying a dog is right now. Maybe what we’re really trying to say is that if you have a lazy $10,000 lying around that you absolutely must spend, maybe spend it on an IWC instead of a puppy, and hold off until dog prices deflate?Or buy the watch and adopt a dog. Have your cake and eat it too. Win / win.

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A superyacht trip around Europe is supposed to be a feast of deconstructed lobsters and wayward Dom Pérignon. A highlight reel of excess. A glimpse into the secret economics of a VIP party. The best of times. A day spa that never ends. A lavish 6 months that will ruin you for life.Depending on who you speak to (the 37 year old rich kids, or their long suffering parents), it is all those things and more. But there’s another side of things that you might not expect. Stress points.

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Superyachts and (and even ‘regular’ sail boats) can be almost as expensive to maintain as they are to buy. On top of that, being The Holy Grail of capitalism, they attract much mirth when they come a cropper.As DMARGE reported last year, whenever an expensive piece of flotsam finds itself in strife, it attracts eyeballs.

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From the above video to this 2017 clip to this 2019 incident in Cairns, luxury vessels of all shapes and sizes have had some crazy fails over the years.To understand a little more about the reality of owning a superyacht, DMARGE got on the phone with Istanbul-based luxury yacht manager Candaş Balci, who told us a vessel like Sailing Yacht A (one of the most lavish superyachts on the planet) would cost, in his estimation, 8 million euros per year to insure.

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This is not optional, as “you can’t enter any country, any marina” without insurance.He also told us parking mishaps aren’t the only reason many superyacht and luxury vessel owners hire a manager.RELATED: Incredible Video Shows You Best Way To Spend $700,000 In The South Of France“They [the owners], relax onboard, and don’t want to have to think about any other problems.”

“They also often have limited time on the vessel.”

Balci told us there were various pain points to owning a superyacht you might not be aware of (which makes enjoying a smaller vessel a lot more attractive).

“Owning a superyacht has risks. You have 10 people (maybe) working on your yacht so it’s like a small company with payroll, social security, etc. As an owner you don’t have time for that.”

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“If you have some problem it can ruin your whole summer – if you lose any of your crew and need to find another in the season it can be hard.”RELATED: Cruise Ship Staff Reveal The Wildest Things They’ve Seen On BoardThere are also complex regulations that owners should be aware of, Balci told DMARGE.“They can lock your boat down in some ports if you have something against the rules.”All the while: “if you have a small yacht you can enjoy the same bay as a 50m yacht.”

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It’s not all fun and games for superyacht crew members either.According to INSIDER, “Guests and owners can be messy and dirty – and it’s up to the crew to make sure it doesn’t look that way.”

“A mate on a 92-foot yacht said he had to wake up before guests or other crew members to get the yacht’s exterior ready for the day.”

“They expect it to look like no one has touched it… So any rain or dew, water spots, bird crap, or salt spray has to be continuously cleaned, not to mention having to constantly wipe stainless [steel] and glass when guests move around the boat. They leave smudges and fingerprints everywhere.”“By the time I start at the top of the boat and move around drying the boat, washing windows, and prepping water toys, depending on where the guests are, it’s time to clean behind them,” the mate told INSIDER.Yachting in general – small or super – comes with its challenges. As an ESCAPE article published in October 2020, detailing the highs and lows of bobbing off the coast of Queensland, points out, being on the water can take you from heaven to hell real quick.“The nor-wester hits us like a hurricane the second we’re past the lee of Cape Capricorn (south of Rockhampton). Half an hour ago, two dolphins surfed our bow waves on a calm blue sea; now we’re leaning at impossible angles as waves break across us and this morning’s dirty dishes launch like missiles from the cabin below.”

“These are the highs and lows of yachting: it can terrorise you as quickly as it can tickle you pink.”

With the #boatlife trend gaining traction in Australia (and worldwide), this is something many people might soon find out the hard way.As the Sydney Morning Herald recently reported, “A slew of Instagram accounts and YouTube channels chronicle families, couples and singletons [are] living on board their boats – and making it look extremely desirable.”

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One of the boat lifers the Sydney Morning Herald interviewed said the costs were comparable with travelling by van.For $US30,000 ($38,762), he told the masthead, you could buy a boat that would “need some love and attention but can take you safely across an ocean”.A fully decked-out secondhand Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van currently costs something similar (something many people who are buying non decked out vans and converting them are probably hoping remains the case).Still cheaper than a Superyacht though…

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The only thing more inconsistent than Justin Bieber‘s ever-evolving wardrobe is a cold bowl of poutine.The Canadian superstar used to be known for his skinny jeans and pudding bowl haircuts. These days, he’s all about baggy workwear, huge hoodies, and rubber clogs like Yeezy Foam RNNRs or Crocs – ‘the footwear contraceptive for men‘. In recent months, he’s started showing off more suits.But he’s still got a long way to go.First, Justin and his wife Hailey were spotted in Los Angeles heading to the wedding of Bernard “Harv” Harvey and Felisha King, two members of his backing band. Then, just hours ago, ‘The Biebs’ shared a mirror selfie flexing a pyjama-esque outfit (replete with even more rubber clogs. The man’s addicted.)What’s the issue with these two ensembles? Simple: unhemmed pants. It’s the most common men’s fashion sin and one that should be avoided at all costs. We wonder where his stylist is…

The problem with unhemmed pants is that they make you look shorter than you actually are, as well as giving off a general air of sloth. There’s no point going to the effort of picking out a nice suit if you’re not going to get it properly tailored. It’s the kind of thing you’d expect from a 17-year-old’s first formal outfit, not from a 27-year-old millionaire.RELATED: Your Trouser Length Can Make Or Break Your SuitFans on Instagram had plenty to say. Some choice comments include “looks like a shady preacher,” “what a horribly ill-fitting suit,” “Justin looks like [Hailey’s] pimp” and “he looks like a powerful lesbian.” Ooft.Ah well. If there’s one thing we know about Bieber, it’s that it’s only a matter of time before we’re singing his sartorial praises once again very time soon. Gotta take the rough with the smooth.Bieber’s sixth studio album, Justice, is now a month old, with the poppy record still making its presence felt on the charts. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 charts, went certified gold on its first day, sold 154,000 equivalent album units in the United States in its first week and became Bieber’s eighth number one album. Bieber is now officially the youngest solo act with eight number one albums in the United States. Not bad.

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The word ~gains~, for most of us, conjures up some image of a personal trainer yelling “wimps don’t win” or “no pain no gain,” or a fitness guru breaking down the ins and outs of hypertrophy, protein consumption and the merits (or the lack thereof) of eating carbohydrates at night.Today, however, we have been treated to more macro take on macros, courtesy of Sir Lewis Hamilton. A British racing legend, Hamilton currently competes in Formula One for Mercedes (and is at the time of writing #2 in the world), having previously driven for McLaren from 2007 to 2012.Yesterday Hamilton took to Instagram with a reflection on his health, and a message for all those who are struggling with building muscle: “I’ve always been that skinny dude. Partly because of my job but mostly due to misguidance on diet, training, lack of certain workouts and bad sleep. Training is a struggle for me, it always has been.”RELATED: How To Train Your Way Out Of A ‘Skinny Fat’ Body Type“There are days when I just don’t have the motivation, days I hate my body, days where I feel fat or too skinny. My weight fluctuates a lot, up and down 2-3kg weekly depending on sleep, water and training. Remaining consistent is key but most important of all is eating right.”

“This is also not easy as I’m sure you know but we have to keep trying. This is me after a good session this morning.”

Hamilton also shared the benefits of working out on his mental health and invited his followers to be kicked into action: “Remember, working out releases endorphins that kick start your day positively so if you’re anything like me and struggle with mental health, training is a huge player in helping keep you on a positive. Go have an awesome week!”Many sports and entertainment figures chimed in alongside the post, with Cristiano Ronaldo commenting: “Bro not like me but you look good.”“I’ve never seen anyone being able to be so vulnerable and so motivating at the same time. keep shining your light on us, champ, we love you more than words can express,” fanpage @lewishamiltonfaces wrote.Carer, Magician, Speaker, Coach, Photographer @michaelvincentmagic commented: “A man in your position being so honest and vulnerable is inspiring – you’re a champion and I now understand why. Bless you Lewis. ”It seems Hamiltons’ remarks resonated.

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