He’s known for pushing the boundaries of music and fashion but there are times when Pharrell Williams really takes it to another level. Case in point: a ‘summer tuxedo’ complete with $1,000,000 worth of Richard Mille wrist candy.

The music maestro stepped out overnight in London for ‘The Lion King’ premiere alongside other elite stars like Seth Rogen and Beyonce. Our attention however was solely fixed on Pharrell’s unconventional choice in wardrobe which comprised of a double button suit blazer worn with a dress shirt and slim bowtie. Conventional tuxedo jackets often feature contrasting lapels and a single button so this is definitely a Pharrell concoction. And let’s not forget the shorts. Given the warmer days up north Pharrell ditched the cocktail pants for slim-fit shorts, raised white socks and black loafers bearing his own name in silver. Not the easiest combination to pull off.

The hero piece of course was Pharrell’s Richard Mille RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure Watch which retails for US$983,000 and is limited to just 20 pieces worldwide. Pharrell is one of those twenty owners alongside Sylvester Stallone. You can read more about the watch in a past Pharrell sighting.

Breaking another suiting convention, Pharrell buttoned up both buttons on his blazer – possibly a quick oversight since he got it right on the yellow carpet. Here’s how he stacked up against his more conventionally dressed peers.

The real question here: did he overcook his look? We’ll let you decide.

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From sex apps to kegel workouts the internet is full of ‘quick fixes’ promising you a hotter session between the sheets.There are only so many hip thrust routines you can try, however, before you start to wonder what you’re doing with your life.Fortunately, a recent conversation with Samantha X, Australia’s most high profile escort, helped us realise that there’s a whole lot more to sex than your pelvis.

“Clients tend to seek emotional connection more than anything else. Sex is sex is sex. You can get $50 hand jobs, call an ex or fuck buddy, or DIY in the shower. But the clients I attract are after something far deeper, more so on a spiritual level.”

 

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This is Mark. Mark is one of my clothes ON clients. We spend the hour talking- well, he does the talking, I do the listening. At 43, Mark has never had a girlfriend. His only brush with women was being scammed for $5,000 on a dating website. He doesn’t have many friends, has suffered depression and anxiety all of his life. He was bullied from primary school onwards and from every single job he’s managed to hold down. So what has made Mark happy recently? Going to a burger joint with another escort. “It made me feel for just a bit like I had a proper girlfriend. Plus the burger was flame-grilled. I thought I’d died and gone to heaven.” #gentleman #simplelife #kindness #mentalhealth

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“Men are far more sensitive than women think,” she added, “and have just as many needs as women do, they just don’t talk about it.”

“Men need to work on not feeling ashamed or embarrassed of their feelings and having emotional needs. It’s not weak, or pussy, or less manly if they need to talk.”

“I see so many men struggle to open up,” Samantha told us, “When I know they are desperate to, but they don’t want to come across as whinging or boring or pathetic.”If this sounds familiar — and you want to have better sex — then try to rid yourself of that stereotype because, according to Samantha, one of the sexiest things a man can do is “express (his) feelings, name them and deal with them.”

“So many men refuse to see counsellors for fear of ‘being judged’ yet they’re quite happy to talk to a woman in her lingerie!”

So: how exactly can a guy improve his emotional intuition?

“Practice makes perfect! Get used to expressing yourself. Stop worrying what ‘people think.’ Try saying how you feel about something and you will notice a shift, a weight being released.”

Even if you don’t magically fix every issue, if you talk to someone you trust, “Soon you will realise your feelings do matter and it is OK to express them.” Then, the more you open up, “the more others will open up around you” — and this goes for the bedroom too.

“I’ve been with men who go through the physical act of sex and then ask ‘was that OK, did you like that?’ Of course I’m far too polite to say anything but ‘of course,’ but guys: have this conversation before it’s all over!”

And, although you need to pay attention to non-verbal cues as well, Samantha says one of the best ways to develop an emotional connection is to always ask your partner if there is anything they like or don’t like between the sheets.

“No one is a mind reader.”

Also.

“Be open and honest! Communication is key. If you’re with someone you are embarrassed to ask, then my question is: should you be in bed with them?”

“My emotional intuition,” Samantha adds, “Is the thing that saves my life in my role as an escort and as a woman.”

 

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“I need to be able to read signals and interpret speech and body language… I know if someone is uncomfortable or nervous, even though they are acting tough, and I like to think I can spot a dickhead a mile away.”

“I’ve learnt rudeness is often a mask for fear. You need to be empathetic and have compassion as an escort; you certainly don’t do this job for the sex.”

The biggest takeaway? If you want to take your bedroom sessions to the next level — whether it’s with a long term partner or something more casual — go back to basics, communicate your emotions, and — for the love of sex — forget about the kegel exercises and pelvic thrust routines…

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Is there such a thing as a ‘good’ financial mistake? Does being a capricious spender make you a better entrepreneur? Can you spot a bad deal from the ‘vibe’ of a person?We recently caught up with Patrick Kidd — an entrepreneur whose luxury hair salon Patricks went from startup to multinational brand quicker than you can say ‘mousse’ (well, almost) — to understand what makes a successful entrepreneur in 2019.Fortunately for your waning interest, Patrick has never been one to follow conventional LinkedIn wisdom, immediately taking us into unconventional — and enlightening — territory, admitting that thinking long term, being thrifty, having great attention to detail and making your coffee at home will never make you a millionaire.

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In fact, according to Patrick, there’s a reason the stingy spreadsheeters often end up working for Society’s Most Fanciful: and it has little to do with luck.

“I think in business it is necessary to be a capricious spender. Especially for start-ups and high growth companies, there needs to be flexibility in financial spending and risk taking to take advantage of new opportunities.”

Shove that up your budget and highlight it.

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Kidding. Sort of. In all seriousness, Patrick told us that, “Sometimes difficult financial decisions need to be made that can result in huge spending with little short term ROI — but are part of a long term strategy.”

“For example scrapping less than perfect products, delaying launch dates, choosing a much higher unit cost for slightly better finishes etc.”

He then added that, in his experience, there is a link between “liking nice things” and having the cojones to quit your day job and sell them: “Most of my network of entrepreneurs enjoy the finer things in life.”

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“I think this creates a successful business for two main reasons,” Patrick told us. “Firstly, these people strive for financial success to afford the lifestyle they desire, taking risks to build a successful business. Secondly: having a taste for the finer things in life would ensure their businesses provide high-quality design and innovative implementation.”As for the difference between a worthwhile financial loss and a regrettable financial loss?

“You can’t regret anything you’ve decided to do in business — unless you invent a time machine.”

However, he has found that “something that costs you a lot of time and money, in the beginning, can make you money in the long run if you execute it well.” Of course, in order to achieve this, you need to know how to spot a good deal, of which Patrick says is all down to ‘reading’ people.

“If I don’t like or get a good vibe from the founder or creators I won’t go near it! People make the business.”

“Most of our investors told us they invested in Aimee (Patricks’ real CEO and my wife) and I as much as the products or gap in the market because they knew we’d get it done.”That they did, with Patrick telling us how they once scrapped a two year in the making, US$100,000 hair product mould because “it had eight ejector pin marks on the inside of the packaging that looked really cheap and nasty.”

“Seems crazy, but looking back we made the right call. Quality will always give your brand product or service longevity.”

So, to all you budding entrepreneurs out there, don’t feel bad about your sneaker habit; see if you can turn it into a side hustle.

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You may be able to pronounce paella but are you ready for an impromptu date in Spain?

Whether you’re a vino-slurping exchange student, a mid-life cris-ee with a visa, an illegal Australian or a freelance writer with a Don Quixote complex, finding amor in the land of Tapas and Tinder is no easy task.

It’s also made more difficult by the ‘advice’ you see online (and in The Sunday Times), which would have you believe Spaniards are metronomically late, sexist, rude and dress like bullfighting hipsters.

It is true that there are a few cultural differences that could come between you and your holiday fling, or — if you get into something more serious — even cause issues in a burgeoning relationship.

Now — full disclosure. I am coming at this from the slant of southern Spain. So while I have visited (and interviewed people from) all over the country (mainly Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga) some of the following insights may ring true only for Andalucia.

Anyway: with the disclaimer that rules were made to be broken, here’s what you need to know before dating in Spain.

Don’t Mistake An Evening Text For A Booty Call

Being in a relationship, I have not had to contend with this problem. But, as one expat explains on Swipe Life, “In Spain, meeting your prospective soulmate can easily happen at 10 p.m… a text at that hour isn’t a booty call — it’s a totally reasonable time to ask someone on a dinner date.”

“This has its perks. When a date goes well, you can drag it out for just a few hours and hold hands while watching the sun rise… and if things are going poorly, ‘it’s getting late’ is a perfectly reasonable excuse to head home, even if you only met up an hour ago.”

Don’t Eat Too Much Bread

In Spain, going out to buy some bread is normally the first independent act a child undertakes. In fact, the fluffy white stuff is so important that majestic family lunches that would be considered a full meal anywhere else in the world are routinely put on hold upon the realisation, “Como que no hay pan?” (what do you mean there’s no bread).

Suffice to say, if you are coming from a low carb background where ‘keto’ is all the rage and where you can’t even eat a croissant unless the butter has been ‘cultured’ then your tastebuds (and waistline) are in for a rude awakening.

In terms of dating: if you are in a restaurant, you will be tempted with picos (dried bread) and pan (bread). “Great,” you might think. Not so. While these appetisers are a great way to buy time as you think of what to say next, too many awkward (crunchy) silences and you’ll end your appetite rather than whet it.

Also, if you are dining at home with your partner’s family and they’ve knocked up some tomate aliñado (freshly sliced tomato in olive oil and vinager, sprinkled with salt) for you to dip your bread in; chew carefully.

The problem here is that once they realise how much you like it, they will encourage you to eat more and more, until you have no room left for the eight remaining dishes yet to grace the table. The solution? It’s not rocket science — just don’t eat too much.

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While Spanish Tinder bae may not look down at your scuffed Vans and shriek as loud as French Tinder bae, looking co-ordinated — even if you’re not required to dress up super formal — will certainly help your case — as the Spanish stylist and blogger @ereallouro demonstrates on holiday with her boyfriend above.

Don’t Be Surprised By Political Incorrectness

Spain has not yet reached the American or Australian levels of hysteria sensitivity over one’s use of language.

So even if your date is a Sexta Noche (a left-wing Spanish news program) watching, Podemos-voting progressive, don’t be surprised if they occasionally use nomenclature you’re pretty sure is a slur.

Is it patronising to bring your own values over here? Or is it weak not too? This is a question some of the greatest philosophers of our time struggle with so we’re not going to fall into the trap of drawing an arbitrary line ourselves.

All we’re going to say is this video should help you navigate this space between cultural relativism and cultural imperialism.

Have Some Pop Culture References On Hand

Do this and you won’t just be a clueless guiri — you’ll be the clueless guiri who watches La Que Se Avecina! So forget the subjunctive grammar; swot up on last night’s episode of First Dates, and you’ll find yourself making a good impression (if your date likes guilty pleasure TV) from the get-go.

In terms of music: you can’t go too far wrong with Estopa (rock), Ska-P (ska) Kase.O (rap) and Los Delicuentes (pop/flamenco) — to name a few.

Pay For The Meal

While Swipe Life suggests that men are expected to always pay for the bill in Spain (“When I offered to split the bill with my first ever Spanish date — a sweet, mild-mannered man — he was so offended that he angrily told me to f*ck off”), this is not always the case.

That said, other expats have said that “when it comes to who pays, I have seen both ends of the spectrum from the stingiest to the most generous.”

Essentially, if you’re a woman, it’s normally a safe bet to assume the man will pay, and if you’re a man then don’t be shocked to be labelled stingy if you suggest going half-half…

Be Ready For More PDA Than You Are (Probably) Used To

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Once you have been going out a few weeks in Spain, don’t be surprised when your partner starts clinging to your hand like a life raft or wrapping you up in their arms at parties despite the 30-degree heat.

Don’t Get Between Your Date & Their Family

As French expat Thibaud Pittie told The Local, “DON’T criticize her family.” While this is hardly specific to Spain, judging by my girlfriend’s ominously raised eyebrow when I asked if we could skip (one) lunch with her extended family, there is definitely something to this…

Don’t Burn The Paella

If you’re cooking Paella for your date — don’t stir it so often the rice becomes stodgy (a classic rookie error) but also don’t let it sit so long the bottom becomes a charred mess.

RELATED: Important Eating Rules You Need To Know Before Visiting Spain 

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Been going out a while? While it a massive cliche that English people are emotionally repressed when compared to the Spanish, in my case… it’s kind of true. So if you feel like your partner is getting frustrated with your lack of EQ just blame it on your stiff upper lip… and maybe try to learn from them and open up a little more.

Learn To Dance

As I discovered upon turning up late to bachata class, if you’re living in Spain without knowing how to dance your partner will quickly find one (or 20) other suitors to shake his/her booty with. And you better learn pretty quick, as many of the classes (or at least, the free ones) will assume a certain level of rhythm and coordination.

My experience? All I’ll say is this: one of the most disheartening things ever is watching your S.O. twirl passionately with someone else, while the person you are supposed to be dancing with leans into your ear and says softly, “You have no idea what you’re doing, do you,” before stepping away and waiting out the requisite 30 seconds before the next partner swap.

And that’s before we even mention Flamenco — one of the most joyous things you’ll ever hear and one of the most embarrassing things you’ll ever try (and fail) to dance to. The only advice I can offer is to drink enough rebujitos that you forget the ordeal in real time.

Learn To Clap

Think you know how to clap? Go to a Flamenco show or a zambomba and think again.

Don’t Offer Your Date’s Mother A Piece Of Your Cock

As my girlfriend’s sister’s (English) boyfriend learned the hard way, there is a significant difference between the word pollo (chicken) and polla (penis).

Don’t Be Rude To Get The Bartender Or Waiter’s Attention — But Also Don’t Be Shy

While The Sunday Times’ article ‘How To Be Spanish’ incurred the wrath of every Spaniard on Twitter when it prompted Brits to “forget Anglo-Saxon notions of politeness, discretion and decorum,” it actually picked up on an important point — being Spanish does (for many) involve “walking into a bar, kissing and hugging complete strangers, shouting ‘oiga’ at the waiter and chucking anything you can’t eat or drink on the floor.”

However, what the author Chris forgot to mention (or simply didn’t grasp in his brief time in Spain) is that as a tourist you are not expected to do all this — and that if you do you will look weird at best and like a gillipollas at worst…

Also, as El Pais pointed out in response, “If you’re going to talk about bars and restaurants, why not mention how the presence of young children adds such a special atmosphere to late-night drinks? Or draw attention to how warm and welcoming the people are, encouraging Brits to drop the standoffishness and chat with strangers? (No need to hug and kiss them, Chris…).”

The most crucial piece of advice any temporary visitor can draw from this saga is, “Forget about using oiga in a bar, a ¿Cuando puedas? will do,” (El Pais). Trust us: your date will be far more impressed with this than they will be with you trying to mimic the locals who have frequented the bar every day for the last 20 years.

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Save the pelotazos for after dinner and just enjoy a few tasteful cañas (small glasses of beer) or wine with your meal, and savour the culinary experience that is to tapear in Spain.

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London, Milan, Paris, New York. Long gone are the days of fashion being a purely European domain: these days, the United States of America is very much a fashion powerhouse, and many of the world’s best menswear brands call America home.

Surfwear, streetwear, underwear… The USA has more than made a name for itself in recent decades when it comes to men’s style. Everyone is familiar with the likes of Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Brooks Brothers, whose preppy style defined menswear in the US, but what brands are developing the future style of menswear in the US right now?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From preppy blazers to denim jackets to jeans and sportswear, here are the American clothing brands that are defining the ways of American menswear as we know it today.

Where American Clothing Brands Make Their Clothes

Whilst they are American labelled, not all of them are American-made. With China being the global powerhouse for clothes manufacturing, don’t be surprised to see that many of these garments are made there or in other regions of Asia. That’s not to say that the quality isn’t up to scratch. American labels are generally not too bad with ensuring quality standards – especially the smaller boutique names that don’t have the privilege of brand recognition yet and need to prove their worth through quality.

At the pricier end though some of these labels will opt for making their garments in the good old US of A or even regions of Europe with access to premium fabrics. If this aspect concerns you, do a bit of quick research with the label you like to see what initiatives they’ve undertaken to ensure quality goods and quality work practices in their country of manufacture.

Where To Shop For American Clothing Brands

A large majority of American clothing brands can be found online with shipping provided worldwide. This enables pretty much anyone to spy on the latest looks from the States before ordering them to stay ahead of the seasonal game.

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If you’re wanting to elevate your wardrobe with a little Americana, these are the best American clothing brands to shop from.

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Hand that trophy and winner’s check over to David Beckham because Wimbledon is officially over. As the closing rounds of tennis’ most prestigious tournament rolls in, Beckham pulled off an absolute masterclass yesterday by showcasing one of this year’s finest suits to ever be worn.The football and style icon was spotted taking his mother to day 10 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in England in a suit that demonstrated the pinnacle of fine tailoring by Ralph Lauren. The separates combo consisted of an exquisite sand coloured linen blazer with unstructured flap pockets (with folded sunglasses adding detail), a pinstripe blue dress shirt with a contrasting white collar, black flannel pocket square, a black tie featuring the English emblem with a bit of monarchy love and grey herringbone trousers. Did we miss anything? Other than his perfect quiff hairstyle, we think we pretty much covered it.Of course…being a Tudor ambassador the timepiece was their latest Black Bay Chrono S&G which debuted earlier this year at Baselworld  – a watch which the Becks has been rocking to various formal and casual events in the past few weeks.

Given that Wimbledon is a yearly tradition for Beckham, we’ll be keen to see how he pulls off his sharpest suiting moves for a many European summers to come.

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One of the world’s most sought after prancing horses can now be yours, but you’ll need a cool $4,200,000 to own it. This immaculate example of a Ferrari F50 comes from a single owner who acquired the car brand new. Since then it has been kept in private storage from its debut year in 1996. Mileage? Just under 4,500km.The car which is currently being sold by Melbourne’s Dutton Garage features a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V12 which is capable of delivering 382kW to the rear wheels. It might not be as sharp as modern supercars but its rawness should appeal to the old school crowd who still prefer a six-speed manual gearbox as opposed to the DSG trickery of today.And whilst $4,200,000 might sound a bit steep, prospective buyers will also be glad to hear that the sale also comes with a pair of new F50 Tod’s racing shoes, F50 hand tailored luggage to suit the car and most importantly, the factory hardtop still in the unopened F50 box.For peace of mind the car also has full original delivery books, service books and manuals alongside two original keys. You can put your deposit now.

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There’s good news for vintage race fans with TAG Heuer releasing the third version of their five limited edition Monacos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic square watch.

Limited to 169 pieces for this particular model, the TAG Heuer Monaco 1989 – 1999 features a grey metallic dial contrasted against striking blue and red dial markings. The blue flows onto the chronograph counters which sit at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock, respectively.

The all-important case remains a wearable 39mm and is constructed from stainless steel. Fans of the original Monaco will also be pleased to see a return of the crown to the left side whilst dual chrono pushers sit on the right.

The watch is finished nicely on a blue leather strap with contrast red stitching. After this model TAG Heuer will release two more colourways before wrapping up the 50th celebrations.

Technical Specifications

Case: 39mm x 39mm square
Movement: Self-winding TAG Heuer Calibre 11
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds and chronograph counter
Power reserve: 40 hours
Water resistance: 100m
Strap: Blue calfskin leather

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