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Lewis Hamilton's Style Has Come A Long Way, Here's How To Get His Look

From London to New York, Lewis Hamilton has become a fixture on the men’s fashion week circuit.Perched front row alongside David Gandy, Oliver Cheshire et al., Hamilton has certainly evolved from celebrity race-car driver – really only invited to London Collections Men for his fame – to men’s fashion appreciator and style explorer.He’s far from a fashion icon, but just like David Beckham many moons ago, Hamilton’s genuine consideration for clothes can only get better with time. And by attending more fashion week parties.

Breaking It Down

Hamilton does have his style judgers, cornering him for his whimsical approach to style. But his joyous, maximalist approach to fashion is a breath of fresh air in the sports arena, and sees him on the right course to become one of the world’s best-dressed sportsmen – after a bit of less-is-more becomes him.His taste for prints is outlandish and bold, not to be outmatched by his colourful tailoring. But accessories is where this formula one star shines, speeding away in shades, a hat and statement chains, with hi-top luxury sneakers in hot pursuit.

Reimagined Classics

A driver of casual jackets, Hamilton founds his off-duty looks on the classic bomber or blouson coat, reimagined in fabric, fit and colour. At fashion week it’s an army affair, in an olive green bomber with contrast ribbing. The Breton shirt – another classic – becomes a street wear staple, over biker jeans in washed-out blue and army suede Chelsea boots.Other times, the racer looks to summer with white jeans and the very-2015 wine red spilling onto the shirt. Leaving the button-down untucked, all sense of the south of France is lost, enforced with hardness of a black blouson jacket and street-y sneakers – replacing the traditional loafers or boat shoes.

Colourful Suits

From the Elle Style Awards to the Richard James London show, Hamilton found many occasions this year to don a suit. Quite unlike the race-track, the single-breasted variety is always fashionably slim, with a cropped trouser in cotton/wool fabric, perfectly lightweight for summer.Colour is also Hamilton’s forte, eschewing black or navy in favour of dark red and metallic teal. The driver’s getaway is his penchant for accessories: suede loafers (sometimes with studs), a polka dot pocket square and lapel pin creating a focal point – without a the need for tie, of course.

Luxury Streets

Not one to forgo his taste for nice things, Hamilton keeps even his most chilled street looks very luxurious. A fan of longline t-shirts hang past the waist – inspired by the original skate and b-ballers in the Nineties – over hi-top sneakers in patent leather or matte white.An active accent sees zips and metallic hardware detail the legs of black jeans. Other times, tastefully ripped denim provides a lighter, brighter aesthetic perfect for day time moods.Hamilton likes tonal dressing too, matching his bi-coloured outerwear to his bottoms and shoes with either a marbled or brocade effect, referencing the future and past, depending on the mood.

Bling & Prints

When Hamilton is determined to turn fashion heads, he goes all-in. Bling and prints are his signature combination, underpinned by the felt fedora hat which he owns in an array of muted colours.The silver chain is far less bling-y than the chunkier gold variety, popping the metal in a black, contrast leather and suede moto jacket; the racing stripes on the white denim giving Hamilton soon extra vroom.The giant hibiscus print should be enough on its own over a plain white tee (minus the gold) and again those knee-shredded jeans, which feel very Kanye West-inspired, make their claim. The gold chain is a reflection of the far-better looking mirrored lenses, crafted as Hamilton’s go-to round sunnies.

Key Hamilton Fashion Items

Suits: Coloured single-breasted from Richard James or Salvatore Ferragamo; double-breasted grey from Dunhill.Jackets: Black leather/suede moto jacket from Balmain; hibiscus bomber from Valentino; and marbled parka from Givenchy.Jeans: Faded and ripped denim from Rag & Bone; black zipped jeans from Alexander McQueen; and biker denim from Amiri, Belstaff or Balmain.Accessories: Round sunglasses from Simon Miller or Our Legacy; neck chain from Acne Studios and fedora from Blue Blue Japan or Undercover.

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BMW M2 Competition Unveiled As The Little M Car That Encourages You To Drift

The 2019 BMW M2 Competition has officially been unveiled and it’s an M car that’s designed to turn enthusiastic drivers into drifters.

The refreshed performance spec model sees a host of race-ready goodies inherited from its older siblings, the M3 and M4, in order to make it an overall more exhilarating to drive.

A twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine borrowed from the bigger M4 now sees power figures pegged at the 302kW and 550Nm mark. More importantly though the purists will still have a choice of a traditional six-speed manual transmission over the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the latter of which can send the 0 – 100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via BMW’s Active M Differential which can alternate the drive based on the steering angle, accelerator position, brake pressure, engine torque, wheel speed and yaw rate. Basically a feature to help drivers navigate through corners much quicker. This is accompanied by BMW’s M Dynamic Mode found in the Dynamic Stability Control system. The Sport+ driving mode will allow the car to break traction in a controlled, making for some serious sideways action. Hooligans would call this ‘drift mode’.

The cooling system from the M4 Competition has also been lifted and squeezed into the M2 to ensure that long stints of hard driving doesn’t overheat the car. Other new appointments include a gorgeous carbon fibre strut brace in the engine bay which weighs just 1.5kg whilst increasing body rigidity.

And let’s not forget about stopping power. The M2 Competition receives upgraded units with M Sport six piston calipers up front and four pots out back. Special lightweight 19-inch forged wheels come standard on the car.

Looking at the exterior won’t reveal many drastic changes from the previous model but keen eyes will notice additional aero aids on the front spoiler and a few other aesthetic touches.

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Justin Theroux Shows Us The Secret To New York City Cycle Style

Cyclists. You either love them or hate them but there’s no doubt that when it comes to merging good fashion sense and two-wheeled antics in the urban jungle, men rarely ever get it right…unless your name is Justin Theroux.

The American actor and partner to Jennifer Aniston has been spotted over the past month pedalling around New York City in a number of killer looks worthy of putting any fluoro spandex fiend to shame.

A closer examination of Theroux’s cycling style reveals a chic modern hipster vibe without falling too far off the rails. More importantly it’s the perfect balance between function, to aid movement and brave the NYC cold, and fashion, to ensure he stands out in the sea of bike messengers and wannabe Cadels.

In his first look Theroux can be seen in a well-thought out ensemble which pairs a grey beanie with a chunky mustard bomber, black distressed denim and scarily enough, a pair of immaculate suede Common Project boots also in mustard (imagine the scuff marks after a week).

The awesome look is further backed by Theroux’s choice in wristcandy – a gold number which pairs beautifully with his gold framed fixie hiding a bright Supreme sticker. You go, closet hype beast guy. The look is finished off with a high-end labelled backpack complete with an oversized gold zipper.

Moving onto look number two, Theroux takes the camo jacket to the next level as he pairs it with skinny leg denim, black suede boots and a long line hoodie. Can this man do no wrong on two wheels?

But wait, there’s more. In our final Theroux fashion killer on wheels look we have the man going all-black for a very masculine-chic aesthetic. That’s achieved with a fleece bomber, black denim, boots and a cap from British streetwear label, Maharishi. And let’s not forget the centrepiece – a black Louis Vuitton messenger back pack.

Case closed.

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Airbus Threatens To Put 'Special' Customers To Sleep In The Cargo-Hold

The seatbelt-light goes off and the considerate-human in front of you immediately reclines their seat. Next to you an unwashed teenager has the sniffles and the BO of a rotting corpse. Oh and a couple of aisles in front a baby competes with the engine’s wail to see who can make the most noise: Welcome to Economy.

So what could be misconstrued as a punishment—being banished to the hold—might actually be a welcome change of scenery for most customers. And if Airbus gets its way; it might soon be a reality. The European plane-maker is now working with a company called Zodiac Aerospace to develop sleeper modules that can be swapped out with regular cargo containers, in order to, “Give carriers more flexibility in the way they plan their commercial operations”, (Airbus said on Tuesday).

According to The Economist, “Starting in 2020… the beds will be available on (Airbus’) widebody A330 planes, and could possibly appear on A350s as well.” The video released by Airbus shows a clean, white, pleasant (windowless) space, which they say could be used for medical treatment, kids’ play areas and meeting spaces as well as sleeping.

Passengers flying on Airbus planes will soon be able to slip down to the cargo hold for a nap https://t.co/vWZP0gmiDQ pic.twitter.com/7NwyqTQGwF

— Bloomberg (@business) April 16, 2018

Airbus is yet to release pricing information or a comprehensive plan on where the misplaced luggage in the hold would go on such a flight, but experts expect this service will be pricey, and only available to ‘special’ Premium Economy type customers—as people in Business and First Class already have fully reclining seats, and those in Economy are there precisely because they aren’t willing to pay extra to sleep their way (horizontally) across the world.

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The Jonas Brothers Show You How To Rock Athleisure Wear Like A New Yorker

Whether they intended to or not, the Jonas brothers have become unlikely heroes in the menswear scene in recent years.

Nick and Joe Jonas in particular have been standout candidates with their slick blend of tailored suiting featuring modern details, vintage denim and contemporary streewear looks that capture the essence of America’s latest trending styles.

Don’t believe it? Check out what the duo were spotted rocking on the streets of New York City in the past week.

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The New York piece we speak of is of course an overcoat. Given that it’s averaging 9 degrees Celsius in the Big Apple at the moment, rocking a sweater just wouldn’t cut it, so the boys threw an overcoats over their respective look and the result is very unique. It almost touches on Japanese style streetwear but is kept in more commercial realms thanks to label branding.

The combination of quintessential New York style was brazenly thrown together with the new wave athleisure movement, especially on Joe who rocked compression pants that colour matched with his Marlboro-hack shorts and Palace dad cap. There was also a cross-body bag in play along with Nike’s latest Air Max 97 x Vapormax Frankenstein shoe.

Nick Jonas meanwhile took the more reserved look of the two, pairing an Adidas hoodie, black denim and white sneakers with an olive raincoat.

Not bad for a couple of guys who once brought you lyrics like: “Next time I see you I’m giving you a high five ’cause hugs are over rated, just FYI”

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You Can Now Learn How To Drink Expensive Cognac At 40,000 Feet

Picture this. You’re lounging around in the First Class cabin waiting for your 20 hour flight to conclude. You’ve endured just about every Dwayne Johnson film onboard and now you want something a little more stimulating on the mind and the palate.

How does a fancy cognac tasting masterclass sound?

That’s now possible thanks to the latest concept by Emirates who have unveiled their onboard spirits tasting program.

The lessons which kicked off with a Tesseron Cognac Lot 29 XO masterclass with its founder aims to bring together passengers and high-end spirit makers on the same flight.

It won’t be just cognac though with Emirates looking to educate passengers on every form of spirit from the latest whiskies to cognacs to gins, vodka and flavoured liqueurs.

“We aim to deliver the best culinary experience on board and that goes for our menus, our wines and also our new spirits range,” explained Joost Heymeijer, Senior Vice President of Inflight catering at Emirates.

“We’ve invested time in building relationships with the best spirits makers in the world, understanding global trends and achieving the perfect serve on board to showcase these beverages in the best possible way.”

Given that Tesseron Cognac can range anywhere from $800 to $4,500, passengers can expect to sample spirits of that similar calibre. Those in other classes needn’t worry though.

Whilst only First Class will receive the tasting program, Business Class and Economy Class will also given access to complimentary spirits via the airline’s revamped menu that offers up over 30 new spirits and liqueurs.

Think the exclusive Dalmore King Alexander III and Hennessy Paradis Impérial in First Class, Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 year old single malt Scotch whisky for Business Class and Dewar’s White Label Scotch whisky for Economy Class.

According to Emirates, the menu took two years to curate with an in-house team of experts who worked closely with suppliers.

Technological Expertise & Innovation

When Sam Salter, co-founder of Marketplacer (a platform that enables businesses to create online marketplaces), started building his business 10 years ago, “It felt like the online industry was still immature and even a bit rogue here in Australia. There would be great discrepancy between service offerings, value for money and expertise in the industry.” That has now changed though, he argues, citing an extensive set of resources available for entrepreneurs.

“From Braintree’s payment gateway, to Sendgrid’s email services and Marketplacer’s own marketplace technology, which we’ve developed over the last decade to help anyone create their own online marketplace, entrepreneurs no longer need to build a custom platform from scratch anymore.”

As for Australia’s supposed lack of technological expertise, Sam said that although there is always competition for talent, “There is no shortage of tech expertise here in Melbourne and we seek to hire the best and brightest.”

On the other hand, Patrick Kidd, the owner of PATRICKS, a luxury hair salon, said that when his business was getting started they had to manufacture in the US to get the quality they were chasing, because, “Australia doesn’t have the world leading formulations companies that we needed to get our product to be the best in the world in terms of performance, quality of ingredients and labs that are always pushing the limits of what is possible in the personal care space.”

“Innovation, especially in my industry, is hard in Australia as there is simply not the market size to work with when compared to the US, UK, Asia or Europe, so the money isn’t there to create competitive companies,” he added.

Government & Tax Rates

According to Matt Jensen, founder of M.J Bale, a bespoke, premium menswear brand, we need to get far more competitive on company tax rates—particularly in the developmental stage of a business.

“When it comes to start-ups, what’s really key is getting your staff in the early stage of the business to do a lot of heavy lifting, and one of the things I believe Australia is really deficient in compared to the rest of the world is capital gains tax.”

Basically, people are having to pay tax upfront on options that are deemed to have value when really, “The value is going to come much later down the line.” So this is certainly an area that if improved, could see Australia’s ranking for entrepreneurship rise.

Secondly, he said, “Australia is a really expensive place to do business, whether it’s staff, wages, rent, utilities or cost of living pressure… and it’s very hard to sustain that heavy cost base. You’ve got many other countries around the world with lower tax rates, so if you’re spending more on wages and rent and trying to get a business going, and then paying more tax than your global competitors it’s a significant drain on your cash flow—and cash flow is vital.”

Culture

On investment culture, Matt said, “Raising early rounds of capital here is challenging, and I think there’s a risk perception with many investors here that doesn’t exist in other countries. America is much more prone to taking early stage risk. Maybe because the size of the prize is bigger. Culturally investors may be getting a bit better, but there’s opportunity there to improve.”

Patrick expressed a similar opinion, arguing that Australia still has the ‘tall poppy syndrome’, which doesn’t really promote or reward entrepreneurs for success.

“If you drive a Lamborghini or something like that down the street in Sydney people think you are a wanker, whereas in the US people clap and cheer and seem to be pleased for people that have achieved success. I think this definitely has an effect on people pursuing entrepreneurialism.”

Sam looks at it a slightly different way, saying that although it is challenging, “The strength of building a company here in Australia… is that our governance structures mean that only those with strong processes and systems that stand up to scrutiny can prosper – and this means if they work in Australia, they are likely to hold up globally.”

Access To Capital

Matt says that, “If we don’t see important structural change in terms of the government legislation, tax laws and incentives bringing capital to this country, we will likely slip further down the rankings (of the list of best countries for entrepreneurs). If you don’t get that right then other countries will overtake”.

Patrick agreed, suggesting the implementation of greater tax breaks for companies that earn under $1M in revenue per annum, which he says would inspire more start ups and entrepreneurs to take the jump and start a company.

“I think the government could put some pressure on the banks to allow more business funding without the need for bricks and mortar assets prior to lending money. The main problem for small business or concept companies is usually funding or a lack of it. ANZ for example says they have $1B to lend to start ups—but they don’t mention it has to be guaranteed by property or other assets, most young people don’t have these kind of assets!”

The takeaway points are: although we do have a healthy start-up culture, if we want to see it rival that of America or Germany (ranked as number one), we should push for tax schemes that give Australian entrepreneurs easier access to capital. We should also lower tax rates in order to attract investors, because the lower the tax rates—the higher the rewards.

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Breaking It Down

Reimagined Classics

Colourful Suits

Luxury Streets

Bling & Prints

Key Hamilton Fashion Items

Need More Celebrity Style Inspiration?

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Technological Expertise & Innovation

Government & Tax Rates

Culture

Access To Capital

Influencer program

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Breaking It Down

Reimagined Classics

Colourful Suits

Luxury Streets

Bling & Prints

Key Hamilton Fashion Items

Need More Celebrity Style Inspiration?

Read Next

Technological Expertise & Innovation

Government & Tax Rates

Culture

Access To Capital

Influencer program

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