Regardless of where you live, at some point, you’re going to encounter rain. Even as we write this piece from ‘sunny’ Australia, we’re looking out the window at torrential downpours. It’s therefore fair dinkum that every man should be prepared for any eventuality or change in weather, and this Proof Elements Jacket is the ideal companion. 

Proof, as you may have already guessed, specialises in producing waterproof clothing and sustainable clothing at that. While this Elements jacket will keep you dry, its ace up the sleeve is a ThermoTech material that heats itself up as you wear it, a radiator on the go if you will. 

It manages to fit its weather-combating properties into a light and easy to pack away silhouette, too. Essentially, it’s the only jacket you could ever need. We also happen to love its minimal, heather green styling. 

Head over to Huckberry to snap one up. 

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Boat shoes have been an essential piece of footwear for mariners since 1935, when a certain Paul Sperry noticed how easily his dog was running around his vessel without slipping or sliding. This led him to cut holes into the rubber soles of his boots, and there and then the boat shoe was born, with Sperry himself developing the first commercial range on the market – and which subsequently became some of the best shoes you can buy.

The trend quickly gained traction and brands across America and Europe started producing the in-demand design for casual sailors and yachtsmen. Worn without socks, with a high cut pair of chinos, jeans or shorts with a polo shirt, a tried and tested ensemble that stands to this day, they’re an essential part of that classy summer look, even when you’re on dry land.

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One thing you never think about when buying a t-shirt is the thickness. To be honest, you’d be forgiven for overlooking this. But on closer examination, these smaller details can significantly change the product you get. Of late, Everlane has made a name for themselves with the high quality, ethically made basics, and their t-shirts are no exception. They appreciate that people want different types of t-shirts for different climates and seasons.

Everlane makes a range of t-shirts that vary from thinner, lightweight fabrics to heavier, warmer models that are perfect for winter as well as everything in between. The ‘Premium Weight’ t-shirt is made from a 6.2oz weight cotton. To put that into perspective, Everlane’s lightweight summer t-shirt is made from 3.7oz weight cotton. This means in the same area, there is almost twice as much fabric, meaning you’re going to stay a lot warmer and it’s going to last a lot longer than your regular t-shirts.

“I bought this shirt for my fiancé along with a few other Everlane items. This shirt is so incredibly soft and is a gorgeous mustardy orange color. I love it!”

Shop Everlane Premium Weight T-Shirt $28

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When it comes to spotting emerging menswear trends, we’re most likely going to turn our heads toward the younger generation in the fashion sphere. Think Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and Luka Sabbat. You probably wouldn’t expect ex-teen heartthrob and still-babyfaced Rob Lowe to feature on that list, but the St. Elmo’s Fire star has recently proven that age really is just a number and that the old-timers can still kick it with the youngsters.

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons was seen wearing a pair of leather pants himself at the end of 2019, and it’s highly likely Jeff Goldblum is wearing a pair as we type this, and so now Rob has come out donning a pair, they’re cemented as the next big thing in menswear and a fashion staple you should seriously consider investing in.

The move has also made us add the Brat Pack alumn to our list of celebrities to take more notice of in the future, not just because even at 55 he’s still more stylish than most guys half his age, but because he’s made a few high-class Rolex flexes in the past, including rocking a solid gold Rolex GMT Master II during an appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, and another GMT Master II, this time the ‘Batman’ edition, whilst attending his father’s birthday dinner in Hollywood.

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If you're a regular reader of DMARGE (and we hope you are), you will have noticed we constantly big up white sneakers, for their stylish good looks and versatile nature. However, we're the first to admit that the majority of style rules can be broken every once in a while and what better way to buck...

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When you live in a beachside suburb, chances are you’re going to want a drop-top to cruise around in when the sun shines down and the temperature rises. Normally, we wouldn’t encourage the buying of a convertible, but if you live in a hipster-orientated suburb such as Bondi Beach, you’ve probably noticed a very fine German-made vintage convertible cruising about.

That’s exactly what you get from this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, which is available to buy on Carsales right now for A$430,000. We admit that kind of asking price will be out of reach for many, but the lucky ones who can splash the cash will reap the rewards of being the coolest guy in town.

The convertible variant of the 300SE was first introduced in 1962 and, as a result of Mercedes not producing any other cars of a more premium or luxurious nature at the time, was seen as one of the pinnacle vehicles to come from the German manufacturer. While the sedan models borrowed a similar Fintail bodywork from the W111 (the 300SE was known internally as the W112), the coupe and cabriolet versions went without them, and so were seen by many to be more desirable for a longer period of time.

This particular model for sale is a right-hand drive version, of which only 78 were ever produced, instantly making it highly collectable – and no doubt a factor in the pricing. This Mercedes was first registered in the UK, before being used as a diplomatic service vehicle in Australia, North and South America in 2004. It then underwent a restoration for which its then-owner, Walter Nieuwkoop, received a 40th Anniversary Trophy from Mercedes-Benz UK to recognise his work.

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As the years come and go, so do trends and, to be frank, they’re something we try to avoid. There is something ever so cool about timeless looks and styles being pulled off and to truly do so you’ll need quality essentials. One cornerstone that any timeless wardrobe needs are chinos. They’re highly versatile, stylish and can be worn to almost any occasion.

There are an array of chinos out there that vary quite dramatically in quality. A good pair of chinos needs to be not only durable but even more importantly they need to fit well. Too tight and you’ll look like a pre-teen skater and too loose and you’ll look like your rather unstylish neighbour. So what is the perfect pair of chinos I hear you ask? Well, featuring a slim fit and a quality garment dyed stretch-cotton twill, Todd Snyder’s latest chinos make a good case.

To make them even better, they’re priced at a rather reasonable $148 and are available in ten great colours so after you decide you love your first pair, you can do what all well-dressed men do and buy another pair in a different colour. It’s time to invest in the foundations of your wardrobe, and here is the place to start.

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If flying Business is like slurping Vodka, flying First is like sipping a Martini: pretty much the same, just more pretentious.

Despite this, many first-class passengers lie (flat) under the illusion they are entitled to regal service. And when they don’t get it, they get shitty.

Much like the dude who quizzes the waiter on what their favourite is, and takes offence if they don’t get simpering smiles the rest of the night, there are some first-class passengers who don’t understand – no matter how much you’re paying – special treatment is earned, not bought.

That’s not to say you don’t have the right to expect friendly treatment. But special treatment comes from successfully building rapport. And if you don’t get it, it’s an indictment on your social skills rather than the airline.

While we don’t know if the business class flyer who tells the following story is one of those people, we do know his rant raises a few interesting questions around this topic. So: here goes. Here is how one frequent premium-class flyer drew the ire of an air hostess.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taking to his website One Mile At A Time, aviation blogger Ben Schlappig recently complained about American Airlines’ “embarrassing” international first-class service: “I have low expectations when it comes to service on American, though I couldn’t believe how bad the service was in first class.”

“You have two flight attendants taking care of just eight people, and despite that, I’ve had better service in economy class.”

In the blog post, he calls out American Airlines’ cabin crew’s staff’s lack of: complete sentences, willingness to divulge their first names and manners, and abundance of impatience and guilt-tripping.

In response, a commenter who claims to be a flight attendant hit back at each claim in the comments, inspiring a follow-up article where Ben dealt with each of her excuses.

We’ll break it down part by part. First up: complete sentences. Ben claims, “I mentioned how I didn’t receive any sort of greeting, and my first interaction with a flight attendant was 10 minutes after boarding, when I got an ‘orange juice, water, or champagne.'”

However, according to the flight attendant in the comments, first-class passengers are their own worst enemies.

“I usually try to start with ‘would you like any-‘ but sometimes, when the passenger two rows away thinks his coat will catch fire if he has to wait for me to put down my tray, I’m in a rush.”

On this point, it seems Ben is right: airlines should be able to deal with a few bad apples and not let that spoil everyone else’s experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On to the next: not sharing first names, a topic which the flight attendant says is a security risk, and which Ben dismisses as ridiculous (he ironically calls it a “huge” security risk).

“For security reasons, a lot of FAs will never give out their name or the name of any other crew member,” the flight attendant wrote.

“Think that isn’t a security issue? I know at least two FAs who’ve had passengers show up at the door of their hotel rooms after conning the front desk into telling them the room number.”

Ben’s response: “I don’t for a moment deny there are creeps out there (though any hotel staff that gives away a room number based on a first name should be fired immediately), but if we have gotten to the point where sharing a first name is a security risk, why hasn’t the union demanded change from management? Flight attendants have badges with their names, so shouldn’t they not be wearing these?”

For us, there are two clashing points. One: you can’t force a connection with someone. And two: telling passengers your name is a fairly standard way of personalising the inflight experience (even in Business and Economy, let alone First).

As we weren’t there though, we can’t claim to know whether this was a case of a passenger wrongly assuming paying (or upgrading) to first-class meant the flight attendants were obliged to humour his ego (and thus tried to get too personal too quick) or whether it was simply a rude or overworked flight attendant.

Then came the third complaint: not being greeted by name. As Ben writes: “I didn’t even necessarily expect to be addressed by name, though I didn’t even get a ‘sir.’ Apparently addressing someone by name even once is completely impossible…”

To which the flight attendant responded: “Greeting you by name. I don’t. I’m not even going to apologize for it. I say Sir and Miss. Because I do several flights a week, usually in large cabins. Half the time people move without telling us so the manifest is wrong. I know for a FACT, I won’t remember your name the whole flight.”

“I have a lot of other things on my mind.”

On this one we have to side with Ben: not name-remembering is ok in Economy, borderline in Business and unacceptable in First.

Ben’s final complaint was about the rushed “turndown” service. To which the flight attendant responded: “I know that airlines offer it. I know we are expected to do it. And I will do my job if it is requested. But any person with fully functioning limbs who asks for a turndown service on a non-luxury airline is an ASSHOLE.”

“You feel such a need to be served that you’re asking someone else to come over and lay out one single blanket.”

Ouch.

While we personally would be embarrassed to ask for a turndown service (even if it was advertised), we agree with Ben that it is a flight attendant’s job to navigate these requests (and clients) in a pleasant manner and to not take their frustration out on other passengers.

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Reusable water bottles are great for the planet, but when our friends ask us for a quick sip, we're suddenly inclined to burn our bottle with fire, or just throw it in the trash through fear of catching some disease. 

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