Despite getting a late start (other spots, like Jaws, blew up in the 90s), Nazaré has cemented itself as one of the most iconic big waves in the world.Budging onto professional big wave surfers’ radars only after Hawaiian big wave surfer Garrett McNamara was invited to Portugal to suss out it out in 2010, Nazaré has more than made up for its short time in the public eye in the years since.Its 10 story waves are a freak of nature, with an offshore canyon channelling them to crunch into each other, creating mountainous peaks the height of which are rarely seen anywhere else in the world.Tahiti’s Teahupoo, for instance, is known as the thickest, most violent wave in the world. But it breaks in big long bars, sucking water off the reef, its trough below sea level. Hawaii’s Jaws and California’s Mavericks, two of the world’s other most famous big wave spots, come closer to Nazaré in terms of height but don’t throw up such high mountains as consistently as Nazaré, and are, arguably, a little more ‘spread out’ in shape, offering more ‘workable face’ than Nazaré’s trademark triangles.

 

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Nazaré is the ultimate peak. And whenever a big swell marches out of the Atlantic, it throws up huge, unpredictable, waves. One of the professional big wave surfers who flies across the globe to ride them is Maui waterman Kai Lenny.Lenny last year appeared on The Late Drop podcast with fellow big wave surfer Jamie Mitchell, discussing, among other things, why Nazaré is such a tricky wave to paddle, the unpredictable nature of its massive peaks, the lack of a defined deepwater channel, and the physical limits of how fast a pair of arms can propel you to a place of safety (or to the perfect spot to catch one of Nazaré’s biggest waves).They also spoke about how Nazaré, thanks to the sudden upwards, thrusting motion of its almost wedge-like waves, appears to also collapse differently to other big waves. This catches out a lot of big wave surfers trying to outrun the whitewater, who are used to other big waves like Jaws, where it is (sometimes) possible to ‘bounce’ off incoming whitewater, and have it push you back in front of it. At Nazare, you just get consumed.That in mind, DMARGE recently asked Lenny if he foresees a day where he might ditch the tow-board and paddle into century swell size waves at Nazare. We pitched him an ill-conceived hypothetical involving a massive 12″ gun, a team of jetskis tracking a rider’s every move, and spotters with walkie talkies on the cliff (to substitute the classic ‘carpark whistles’ you get at local surf breaks around the world). Is it possible?

 

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“On the last Century Swell, it is definitely possible, that challenge and achievement would be amazing. However, on a twelve foot gun you’d have so much drag on the board, you need to ride something smaller to go faster on the wave before it swallowed you. Secondly, having two or three jets skis tracking your every move would be nice but might defeat the challenge and the art of paddle-in surfing,” Lenny told DMARGE.That art, Lenny explains, is “positioning yourself in the perfect and often most dangerous spot and committing to the decisions you made. Being out there on the jet-ski tow-in surfing is extremely challenging to be in the right place, so paddling would be extremely gnarly.”

“They would have to pick one peak and wait, the cliff could tell the person which wave is biggest and if they don’t get caught inside they might get a chance to go for it. Since these swells are so rare, I would opt to tow and ride fifteen 80 – 100 foot waves instead of possibly one or none paddling. But that’s where I am at in my career at the moment. Who knows what the future will bring.”

Lenny also shared with DMARGE what it feels like to be at the top of a mountain-like wave at Nazare, as well as what was going through his head during his viral wipeout earlier this season.“Surfing the moving mountains of Nazare, Jaws and Mavericks, offers a feeling like nothing I have ever felt. It’s a combination of fear, excitement, anticipation and the desire for more. While I was making my hold down video holding on to my GoPro, I was really happy that I was getting the footage of giant walls of white water. It gave me hope as I was constantly beaten by wave after wave. I am stoked to be able to share this with others. I am very happy that my level of fitness allows me to be able to video under the circumstances.”Lenny also shared that “tow-in surfing is a team sport and that’s what makes [it] incredible. You are sharing an experience that few people will ever know with your friend. Towing Nazare is challenging in its own way just like how paddling Jaws is challenging in its own way. When I ride the biggest wave of my life at Nazare it’s equally special for my tow partner who towed me in.”

“The achievement was a team effort and is celebrated as such. The rider does get the glory and deservingly so because they risked it all for the ride and could have possibly died or have been injured. The best part about getting a wave like that is when you swap turns with your partner, you pay it back by getting them on the biggest wave of their life.”

Lenny also spoke to DMARGE about his relationship with TAG Heuer, relating, “The level of excellence that TAG strives for is in line with how I want to be as an athlete and as a human being. I live my life striving to be the very best that I can be. This means making sure that I have all of my equipment including my watch prepared, ready and tested so that when the Century Swell comes, I am ready.”

Read Next

• Kai Lenny Shares The Surprising Fitness Advice That Helps Him Survive Massive Wipeouts
• Surfer’s Casual Response After Catching Historic Wave May Be Most Australian Thing Ever

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You’re ageing. As we speak, your skin is getting a little less firm. The lines around your mouth are deepening.

The bags under your eyes are darkening. Getting older is inescapable, but looking older isn’t.

Cosmetic procedures are no longer reserved for plastic-faced reality starlets. More and more men are getting in on the anti-ageing action. Treatments that once sounded outlandish for guys now sound like simple routine upkeep, like an oil check for your car or spring cleaning for your bachelor pad.

Not only are these procedures less expensive than cosmetic surgery, they also involve little to no recovery time and can be performed in outpatient facilities. Just pop in on your lunch break, have quick tune-up, and get back to work with no one the wiser.

The Truth About Injectables

Facial fillers and injectables can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, folds, and sunken cheeks. If you’re concerned about mild to moderate signs of aging on your face, injectables can be a temporary solution before serious surgical interventions are required.

Botox – or should we say ‘Brotox?’ – is a popular no-downtime procedure. A small amount of botulinum A toxin is injected directly into the muscle below a wrinkle, temporarily paralyzing it. As a result, the muscle relaxes and surface skin is smoother and younger-looking.

Other injectables are fillers, which add volume to the skin to fill in wrinkles, folds, scars and other depressions. Juvederm and Restylane can be injected around the eyes to reduce dark circles, bags, and fine lines.

They can also be used for lip enhancement, boosting cheek volume, and the reduction of forehead wrinkles and smile lines.

Understanding Microdermabrasion

Take your regular exfoliation routine (you have one, right?) and kick it up a notch. That’s microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a painless, non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that uses a vacuum suction device together with a mild chemical crystal formulation to remove the top layer of skin cells. It won’t eliminate serious wrinkles, but it can remove ultrafine lines, brighten your complexion, ease sun damage and age spots, help topical products penetrate more deeply, and give your skin a more youthful glow.

Laser Hair Removal

Say goodbye to nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs, and razor burn from shaving. With laser hair removal, you can avoid it all (plus the damned yoga poses you have to contort into to shave your back).

Using laser light energy to penetrate the hair shaft, laser hair removal destroys the follicle to permanently reduce hair growth. Hair falls out gradually in the days and weeks that follow the procedure. Popular areas for men include back, shoulders, chest, stomach and neck.

Note that laser hair removal is only effective on dark hair, and that multiple sessions will be required to kill hair in all phases of growth. Coarse, dark hair on light skin is easiest to treat.

Chemical Peels

If you can afford to look like something out of a horror film after the procedure, a chemical peel can transform your face.

During a peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin. The outer layer then peels off over time to reveal brighter, smoother, rejuvenated skin. Peels can be superficial, medium, or deep – deeper peels result in more dramatic effects, but come with higher risks, increased pain, and longer healing times.

Depending on the type of peel, results vary from simple refreshed skin to more serious benefits like stimulated collagen production, reduced wrinkles, improved skin texture, corrected pigment problems, and reduced sun damage. All lead to a younger-looking complexion.

Expert Tip

Rochelle Collis, LaserClinics Australia

“The industry of non-surgical cosmetic treatments is no longer just a woman’s thing; men have started to become more conscious of the cosmetic industry.”

There are number of popular treatments that men try to keep themselves looking their best. Often we will see that men are more comfortable trying procedures that aren’t invasive and do not have much downtime. The below treatments are seen within our clinics:

Laser hair removal: Removing unwanted hair with laser hair removal is now quicker, safer and more affordable than ever. In less than 5 minutes, men can treat unwanted nose, ear and back of neck hair. These quick treatments are popular across all demographics of males. The hassle of waxing or shaving your back (or having your girlfriend do it) is now eliminated.<

The Australian beauty industry is booming with Aussies spending an increasing amount on beauty, and this does not count out males.

Cosmetic injections: “Brotox” is increasingly popular. Men often have deeper lines and wrinkles than females, but they can effectively treat these in quick appointments over their lunchbreaks, with results in 14 days. Dark circles under the eyes can be treated with dermal fillers, filling in the area and helping to add volume to the face.

Skincare: Men have realised results don’t only happen in clinic, and are starting to include a skincare routine in their home life. By properly cleansing and exfoliating with active skincare ingredients, men are able to assist their shaving and reduce shaving rash.

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The waistcoat is a sartorial saviour. But unfortunately, its redemptive powers are too often forgotten or viciously snubbed. Well no more.

Its impeccable structure and clean lines flatter the masculine frame, whether you’re the skinny guy, larger gent or go-hard-or-go-home gym junkie. And it can be worn for a variety of occasions – both social and corporate. Its style and practicality made the waistcoat an easy top five suiting trend from Pitti Uomo. The Italians love it, and you should too.

Whether it’s tucked under a dapper suit jacket as part of a three-piece suit, or flying solo with jeans and a button up shirt, here’s how to do it right.

What Is A Waistcoat

The waistcoat – in winter it adds a dapper element to your weekday work suit and acts as a lighter alternative to a blazer during summer. Think of it as a dapper third skin to your best suit. Overcoming stale style connotations or finding ways to work the waistcoat into a modern wardrobe is even easier.

Focus On The Fit

Perfect for warm weather –  when a blazer feels too hot – the suit vest should be just as chic as a peak lapel, cotton slub jacket, acting as the outer layer of a smart casual look, that’s summer-friendly. How?

Things to look for: high armholes, and a close fit around the shoulders and torso. Things to avoid: any pulling at the buttons or around the back, as well as the opposite problem – excess material, which just looks sloppy.

Things to avoid: never go for an urban, oversized look. The additional material will make the waist coat look boxy and it will shift under your suit jacket if it’s not snug. The whole purpose of the waistcoat is to cinch everything in – for a tidy up of your shirt and tie.

How To Buy A Waistcoat

Texture wins when shopping for a waistcoat. And the best textural fabrics are the naturally-derived ones such as wool, tweed, brushed cottons, corduroy and linen. Natural fibres breath better and insulate well and don’t retain odours like polyester or synthetics do.

A bit of poly fibre is fine as a blend with natural yarn, as it gives some sturdiness and creases less than pure natural forms. The price of the waistcoat is a good indicator of what it’s made of – the more expensive ones made from wool or silk. Otherwise, read the fabrication label before you buy.

How To Wear A Waistcoat

It’s supposed to make you look put together, so why would you want it any other way?

Always buttoned as that is how this piece looks best and was designed to be worn. However, always leave the last button undone (like a suit jacket), so it doesn’t pull when you lift your arms up. It is almost a fashion must to leave the bottom button unfastened. It’s a rule from the early days when one of the English kings was too fat so he needed to unbutton the last button to ride his horse. The look stuck and here we are today.

Waistcoat Colours, Materials & Patterns

Just like a blazer, go for quality materials that match the weather. Think tweed and cord for winter and linen or cotton for summer: both will inject some all important texture into a monochrome shirt and vest combo.

Avoid shiny polyester that looks like you’ve gone to rent-a-tux and hired something last minute. That means those ill-fitting poly-wool blend black waistcoats. As for patterns that personalise, look to checks and stripes, but do away with kitschy built in chains and brass buttons: think stylish not dress-ups.

As already mentioned, a textured waistcoat – achieved with natural fabrics – is important: adding depth and interest to a traditionally flat shirt. Pair similar textures at first glance: rougher tweeds and corduroys with raw denim bottoms or brushed cotton pants.

A cool combination is a navy tweed pant with white shirt under under a cord waistcoat. Or a denim jean in dark indigo, with a tweed waist coat and black denim jacket over the top. It’s a perfect play on texture, fabric and colour. And works in the double denim trend, without even noticing.

Waistcoat With A Suit

If you’re worried about finding a quality waistcoat, opt for one when buying a suit. Think of as it as an extension of a suit, where tailoring and the right fit is key to looking great. That way, it will come tailored (not off the rack) and perfectly fitted to you.

And, you have the option of matching it as a whole suit for formal occasions down the track. Plus, buy a second three piece suits and mix and match waistcoats with contrast suit pant, getting more for your suit buck. Double, we mean, triple win.

On the subject of single button vs.c double buttons, the debate is just like the jacket version – it’s a personal preference thing. The single variety is a more contemporary choice, especially when part of suit. It usually comes sans lapels, making it a slicker three-piece look for work. The double-breast (DB) in peak, notch or shawl lapel is more traditional, inspired by the Fifties suit looks made envious by Steve McQueen.

Adding windowpane checks to the DB waistcoat will play down formalities, however. And the DB in a Prince of Wales check or tweed looks impeccable over a shirt with the sleeves rolled – meaning it isn’t reserved for suits. With no jacket, dress like a mid-century lawyer, relaxing post-work. Now, sip that scotch.

Waistcoat With Jeans, Chinos Or Trousers

You can go with the choice of jean, chino’s or a matching suit trouser. All options will work well with the solo vest option ensuring you create the right look. To avoid looking like a garçon, pair your vest with items that aren’t black trousers. No black pant and white shirt combinations. And say no to shorts unless you’re Nick Wooster. Or as cool as he is.

Waistcoat With T-shirts & Unbuttoned Shirts

Men should play around with shirting, styling the look formally or giving it a more relaxed feel, depending on the shirt. It’s all about creating a more relaxed feel, compared to wearing a three-piece suit. But, at the same time ensure the outfit still has a certain formality to it. And don’t be tempted to rock it with a singlet; too much arm skin, not enough discretion.

Hit the gallery for 30 ways to rock a suit vest both with and without a suit.

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This feature has been produced in partnership with Automobili Lamborghini.

Lamborghini has always been known as the ‘bedroom poster’ brand. There’s just no other marque quite like it for high-speed devotees.

The Italian brand’s automobiles are just as famous for their dramatic, distinctive designs as they are for their earth-shattering performance and technological innovation. The Miura, the Countach, the Diablo, the Aventador… These machines continue to inspire car fans around the world. If you want a car that’s going to turn heads, Lamborghini is the first brand that comes to mind.

Their newest machine, the sleek yet spicy Huracán, continues that long Lamborghini tradition of making the most insanely beautiful automobiles on the market. The Huracán in any guise is a stunning car, but the newest example of the breed – the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder – is the best of the bunch, and might just be the most eye-catching car in Australia.

Without a doubt I’ve never driven a car (and I’ve driven a few) that got as much love and admiration than the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder.

Everyone stops and stares as you drive past or park. You even hear kids scream ‘ooh Lamborghini, sick!’ It just makes people smile. Get behind the wheel and you’ll soon be smiling too: take the top down, let that 5.2L V10 hum and those rear wheels spin, and you’ve got an instant good vibes creator.

The other thing that’s good about the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder is that it’s pretty easy to live with. Lamborghini still makes cars with character, but they’re much more driver friendly; driver focused.

The magneto-rheological suspension isn’t just good on the track, but has a lift feature to help get you over low kerbs – great for city driving. The soft top is effortless to use too: one button and it deploys or retracts in under 17 seconds at speeds of up to 50km/h.

It’s worth pointing out that while the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder isn’t the fastest machine Lamborghini makes, it’s by no means a slouch. Boasting a rather healthy 449kW with a 0-100 time of 3.5 seconds, this car is heads and shoulders above 99% of the competition… All while looking prettier and having the incomparable fun of being a convertible. La dolce vita indeed.

When I was taking the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder for a spin, I met another Lamborghini owner on my travels. He said every person in his family owns one, and he alone had been a Lamborghini owner for over 27 years.

That says a lot about the brand. It means they not only look after their customers well, but that they consistently make exciting cars, constantly upping the ante and pursuing driving perfection.

It’s that spirit of excellence that makes you want one of these cars. That, and the admiring looks from passers-by. But that’s a given.

Book a test drive at your nearest Lamborghini dealership today.

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Shedding blood, sweat and tears in the pursuit of a shredded physique, but making seemingly slow progress? While it’s no secret that nutrition plays a huge role in your pursuit of gains, and you may already have a go-to meal plan in place, you may still be able to learn a thing or two from the internet’s sexiest butcher.Salt Bae – real name Nusret Gökçe – the Turkish butcher and restauranteur turned viral sensation, is not only known for his salt-sprinkling techniques but also his insanely shredded physique. Previously revealing a body fat percentage of just 5.8% – which while incredibly impressive and seriously hard to achieve, isn’t always necessarily a good thing as this blog post from In Body USA reveals – he continuously reveals the food choices he makes in order to achieve such insane muscle definition.The (apparent) answer: meat.Considering he’s a butcher by trade, that shouldn’t be surprising. What is surprising, or at least a little peculiar is that he (at least on occasion) consumes vast quantities of meat for breakfast, foregoing the traditional nutritional breakfast of avocado toast, eggs or even bulk-tastic pancakes.Taking to Instagram, Gökçe recently posted a video that will horrify vegans everywhere, showing himself chowing down on a leg of beef, accompanied by the caption “My breakfast.”

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It’s not the first  – and we imagine it won’t be the last – time Salt Bae has revealed his interesting breakfast choices. But considering the last video DMARGE reported on was posted in November 2020, this latest upload clearly shows he’s still as committed to the Carnivore Diet as ever – or at the very least, shows no signs of giving up his carnivorous lifestyle.One such high-profile celebrity, Joe Rogan, is a strong advocate for the Carnivore Diet, albeit revealing at the same time the (rather nasty) side effects it can have on your body.The Carnivore Diet can be interpreted in various different ways. Some choose to restrict themselves to just beef, salt and water, while others switch up the meats they consume. Whichever method chosen, it’s claimed the strict diet aids with “weight loss, mood issues, and blood sugar regulation, among other health issues”, according to Healthline. Of course, Salt Bae’s obscenely lean body isn’t simply the result of his meat obsession. He also puts considerable effort into keeping fit, either at the gym or whenever he finds himself outside. Like British strongman Ross Edgley, Salt Bae likes to get creative with his training, previously using loose rocks as substitute weights.If you want to make drastic changes to your diet, such as introducing meat for breakfast, you should consult with a medical or health professional first. But if given the all-clear, you could find you’ll turn your nose up to avocados forever.

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• Joe Rogan Reveals The Ugly Truth About The Carnivore Diet
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Known by some as the “most beautiful avenue in the world”, the Champs Elysees is one of Paris’ most iconic monuments. It was created in the 17th century under Louis XIV, being transformed from marshland into a royal road.

It is now being transformed once again; this time into a city oasis. This will comprise a “green makeover” which – though it won’t take it back to marshland – is planned to involve giving the place a city beach, an extraordinary garden, and (in winter) an ice rink.

The plans also include dining and entertainment outlets, playgrounds, cycle paths, a tram and electric buses. The overarching idea is to make the 1.9km avenue, which attracts millions of visitors a year, pedestrian-friendly.

 

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The revamp will cost almost AU$400 million, and has been designed by French architecture studio, PCA-Stream.

“The agency says vehicle traffic will be reduced by half, and pedestrian sidewalks will be made much wider,” ESCAPE reports.

RELATED: Why Parisians Will Never Understand America’s Obsession With Low Carb Dieting

PCA-Stream has also reportedly said, “The legendary avenue has lost its splendor during the last 30 years. It has been progressively abandoned by Parisians.”

 

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The firm estimates that 100,000 people walk the avenue every day, 72% tourists and 22% Parisians who work there. After the upgrade, this is expected to change.

According to ESCAPE, parts of the project are scheduled to be completed before Paris hosts the Olympic Games in 2024, while the rest is due to be completed by 2030.

Clock’s ticking.

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The lapel pin is a classic men’s accessory that’s made a real run-for-it in fashion this season (and we don’t just mean come race day). But, unsure of how to wear a lapel pin, not all gents are prepared to place their bets on the striking suit decoration.

Yes, the wrong pin has the potential to look like a cheap, novelty accessory (but so can certain ties, and we still wear them). In proper use, the pin adds personality to a suit, a garment that’s hard to liven up considering our colour options: navy, grey or black?

RELATED: Essential Classic – Lapel Flower

Going for a lapel pin also indicates an old-world taste, which is refreshing, considering most men are dead to the timeless qualities of menswear (could I interest you in a pocket watch, old chap?)

From the corporate office to a springtime wedding (and smart casual dinner date on the weekend), we’ve got tips and tricks on how to wear the lapel pin for the modern man. We like those odds.

Lapel Pin Types

Just as there’s a tie for every man’s taste, there’s a lapel pin for every man’s preference. Here are the types of lapel pins you can choose from for your suit. The variations go from material to design to occasion.

Boutonniere

The boutonniere is a floral pin and is the most formal option available. Keeping it authentic, you could take a sprig of flower to pop in your buttonhole, securing it with a pin. But then, there’s always the chance that it might wilt throughout the day, leaving your suit looking more drought-stricken garden than spring fresh.

Not into the real deal? Go the material flower option. Made from silk (the best of faux-flower fabrics) this reusable solution won’t limp, nor will it enrage your case of hay fever.

Long-Stem Pins

For the contemporary gent, the lapel pin boasts a stem and comes in as much variation as a neck chain, bracelet or ring. Made from metallic materials – gold, copper, silver or matte black , popular designs include feathers, animal heads and geometric shapes. These pins will be fastened with a stick pin attachment.

Badges/Mini Pins

Harking back to the military, where pins were worn as accolades, badges are adding dots of colour and texture to suit lapels. Like the long-stem pins, they’ve moved on from national flags, stars or shields to more luxury finishes. Much like cufflinks, coming in mother of pearl, onyx and other precious stones.

How To Wear Lapel Pins

• The lapel pin should always be positioned on your left lapel, north of your pocket square (which can be a nice touch in unison with a tie)
• As a general rule, attach your lapel pin (or stick the stem of your boutonniere) through the buttonhole found on your lapel
• If your suit hasn’t got one, pierce the pin straight through the material (the hole won’t remain in suit fabric once the pin is removed provided you use caution when taking it out)
• Alternatively, ask a tailor to sew an inconspicuous thread onto the back of their lapel as the thread will hold the lapel pins in place, without penetrating the fabric
• Position the lapel pin so that it sits at the same angle of your lapel. This particularly important with long-stem pins, where the pin pierces back through the lapel front before fastening

How To Style Lapel Pins

Now that you know how to wear a lapel pin, it’s time for the finishing touch: how to style the lapel pin with your suit.

It’s important to consider the fact that certain occasions demand a certain type of lapel pin. Rocking a rainbow flower lapel pin to a formal black tie event is a big no-no, as is rocking a little Nazi lapel badge to a wedding. Get the right lapel pin and follow these rules to style them right.

Formal Floral Lapel Pins

Going black-tie or formal? The smart tuxedo is only complete with a boutonniere. Take the buttonhole of your peak or shawl lapel and insight the flower stem – opting for a single-bud bloom such as rose (real or silk) if it’s black tie dress code (in red or white colour depending on your dinner jacket). If you’re a groom or wedding guest, play around with coloured roses or a sprig of your belle’s favourite flower. She’ll be impressed.

Bold Contrast Lapel Pins

Feel like going all-out? Go for a bright boutonniere or lapel pin and contrast it against your jacket. The key here is knowing how to colour match your outfit. And then deciding on your route. For a statement, pair primary colours – red, blue and yellow – together and then adapt the tone and shade, desaturated the jacket-red so the yellow and blue boutonniere pop. Keep the shirt neutral, especially if your tie is patterned too.

Tonal Lapel Pins

More the shy kinda guy? Look to tonal colours, matching the jacket colour to your lapel pin, so it’s more a vision of texture than colour division. Analogous colours such as blues and greens (which sit adjacent to each other on the colour wheel) are a unified approach to styling too. Just be sure to add in an anchoring neutral shade – such as white, beige or black – to base-out the colour wash.

Metal Lapel Pins

A simple metal lapel pin makes an interesting addition to a suit during the working week and for a smart dinner date. Be sure to match the pin colour to the other metals in your outfit – watch, belt, cufflink, ring – and then keep unnecessary metals pared back. Do away with a collar bar and tie clip to let the pin speak. Like a tasteful piece of jewellery, the metal pin should be a flash of detail, not a brazen butterfly pinned to your chest.

Layering With Lapel Pins

For a smart casual look that involves layers, a lapel pin (or two) adds texture and dimension to a neutral cotton jacket. Worn open with a neat shirt and tie, the key to multiple accessories is fluidity; a naturally-falling scarf and scrunch-folded pocket square softening the formalities of an angular collar and plumped up tie-knot.

Click through the slideshow for some of the best lapel pins to buy right now.

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Conor McGregor is almost as well known for his lavish spending habits as he is for his skill in the Octagon.The 32-year-old professional mixed martial artist has a particular love of expensive watches – his expansive collection containing many six-figure timepieces from brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex and Jacob & Co.It was the latter’s boutique that he was most recently seen watch shopping in, trying on a cool $5 million or so worth of watches in one sitting, prompting both praise and jealousy (not to mention a fair amount of scorn) from his legions of fans. We guess that sort of lavish shopping expedition is par for the course when you’re the most valuable MMA fighter in the world.Now it seems he’s put the speculation to rest, showing off on Instagram what he ended up purchasing at Jacob & Co.’s Dubai outpost: an Astronomia Tourbillon Five Minute (ref. AT810.40.BD.BD.A) worth around 1.3 million AUD… Give or take a few ten thousand dollars. It’s probably the most Conor McGregor watch ever.

 

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With a case size of 50mm and a thickness of 25mm, this Astronomia is a whopping big watch. An 18ct yellow gold glasshouse of a thing, it features a mechanically marvellous four-satellite central structure that rotates around the diamond-encrusted dial every 5 minutes. One arm contains the actual watch face, another a 288-facet ‘Jacob-Cut’ diamond, another a miniature magnesium world globe and the last a triple-axis tourbillon. In between the base dial, bezel, lugs and clasp, the watch boasts 395 diamonds weighing in at 18.8 carats. Oh, and add an additional carat for the big one on the satellite.In short, it’s one hell of a statement piece.It’s not the only Astronomia McGregor owns, either: he also owns an Astronomia Casino (which swaps out the diamonds for a roulette wheel motif), an Astronomia Solar Planets (which depicts a miniature solar system), an Astronomia Opera (which contains a music box that plays the theme to The Godfather) and another Astronomia Tourbillon in rose gold. Clearly, he couldn’t stop at one ridiculous, outrageously expensive watch.That’s what sets his Jacob & Co. watches apart from the Rolexes and Patek Philippes in his collection. While Rolexes are luxurious watches, the brand has always had a strong focus on technical performance. The GMT-Master ‘Pepsi’ and Submariner ‘Hulk’ might be status symbols but they’re capable tool watches first and foremost. Patek Philippe as a brand is more luxury-focused; one of the ‘Holy Trinity’ watchmakers that has a long history of haute horlogerie – but even Patek Philippe don’t chase the 1% so hard as Jacob & Co.They are watches for the richest people on the planet, taste or style be damned. That’s why many serious watch fans don’t take Jacob & Co. seriously – although McGregor or any other Jacob & Co. owner would say that’s just sour grapes.

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RELATED: Unfortunate Reason The ‘Ugliest Watch Ever Made’ Will Sell Like HotcakesMcGregor’s in the United Arab Emirates preparing for his next fight. The Irishman is set to face American brawler Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257 at ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi on the 24th of January: the first fight Conor’s had in a fair amount of time, and the first time he’s fought Poirier since they faced off back in 2014.

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If there’s one thing the year that was 2020 taught us, it’s that we no longer need to be so reliant on everyday comforts or routines. Working from home is now an entirely plausible possibility for many and subsequently, head offices may no longer need to be confined to major cities, as an example.2020 also forced us to find new and inventive ways of keeping fit, in the wake of gym closures around the world. Whether you turned your sofa into a multi-use piece of gym equipment, invested in some resistance bands or took up a new sport such as skipping, 2020 proved the possibilities remained almost endless when it came to maintaining our physiques.One man who has was doing this well before 2020 was Ross Edgley.Author of ‘The World’s Fittest Book,’ Edgley is no stranger to finding time to work out no matter where he finds himself, previously spruiking words of wisdom such as “[Train] anything and everything, anywhere and everywhere”, but an image he’s previously posted to his Instagram account takes that advice to new heights.Finding himself on a beach (location undisclosed), Ross proves you can use literally anything if you find yourself getting squat withdrawals, opting to use a tree as his weight. It shouldn’t take a genius to reveal that trees are pretty damn heavy, and judging by the bulging muscles on Ross’ back, this one, in particular, is no bag of feathers.The fact he’s performing his squats on a not-so-solid sandy surface only adds to the intensity, forcing the leg muscles to work harder to stabilise the body.

 

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Tree lifting aside, there is a greater message Ross is putting forward with his post. Namely, that you should get creative with your training when you find yourself unable to get into a gym or your regular fitness studio, and if you’re no longer motivated to use your new set of resistance bands.Referencing the new lockdown England was about to enter at the time he posted the image, Ross adds, “[I]t’s MORE important than ever to be innovative and creative with your training.”“[S]ince as per the teachings of [The Art Of Resilience], ‘There are many ways to get fitter, stronger and leaner. You shouldn’t discriminate against any of them or favour one. As soon as you do, you close your mind and limit your potential.”Edgley himself had to navigate obstacles posed by the lockdown when he spent some time in Australia last year putting Chris Hemsworth and brother Liam through their paces. Before he was able to descend upon the Hemsworth household, however, Ross found himself a victim of hotel quarantine but was able to be provided with an exercise bike and some free weights to keep his body in check.While some of us may not have such luxuries at home, it continues to prove that just because you’re not able to waltz into the gym, it doesn’t mean you should take a break from keeping fit.We’re not suggesting you become a lumberjack overnight and uproot the next tree you come across in the pursuit of gains, but a little thinking outside of the box could help you realise your fitness goals much quicker.

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