Your finest collection of stylish men for the week are in along with their hottest wardrobe looks to steal borrow.

Leading the pack is serial fashionisto Jared Leto who rocked up to the AMAs in a cool navy overcoat paired with a floral print shirt.

Joining Leto in the overcoat game was Idris Elba who opted for a more streetwear look that comprised of off white sneakers (the colour, not the label).

Marvel’s newcomer Chadwick Boseman who plays Black Panther also sported the streetwear threads but with an interesting piece – a bomber jacket which doubles as a long line piece makes for a unique look which clean yet original enough to warrant it as a decent style move.

From here on in it was all suits and tuxedos with Niall Horan, Jim chapman, Douglas Booth, Nico Rosberg and Jake Gyllenhaal all took the formal route and nailed it.

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It’s 2017 and the floodgates are open. Gents, it’s no longer a point of shame to be well groomed. A respectable haircut and clear pores have become part of the modern man’s uniform, and we think this is progress.

But there’s progress, and then there’s being obsessive. As much as we want you looking as sharp as a bag of tools from a serial killer’s shed, your life shouldn’t turn into that creepy montage from American Psycho.

Here are the signs that you’re staring down the black hole of obsessive grooming and might be on the verge of surrendering your manhood to the abyss.

It Interrupts More Important Shit In Your Life

Grooming is an important supplement to a well-rounded lifestyle. But it should never become the main act. The good stuff – spending time with your mates, some semblance of an exercise routine, having stable and fulfilling employment – should never get lost behind a quest to achieve porcelain skin or the perfect fade.

Putting in a bit of extra work to get rid of oily skin or acne? No problem. Getting to work late because you had a meltdown over an empty tub of moisturiser or a dysfunctional blow-dryer? Symptomatic of a bigger problem.

You Spend More On It Than The Partner

Grooming ain’t cheap. But spending more than your better half (who probably has a pretty sophisticated routine going already) is a pretty good indication you’re getting a bit lost in your own vanity.

We’re not dermatologists, but we don’t see the need for much more than a daily cleanser, toner, and moisturiser, and exfoliating once or twice a week.

So, if you’re going full Bateman and obliterating your wallet on creams, scrubs, and masks, your manhood is probably getting lost in the abyss of Aesop and Clinique for Men.

You’re Glued To The Mirror

At some point, we’ve all suffered a well-deserved ribbing for fixing our hair or admiring ourselves in the mirror. It’s the price we pay for the comfort of knowing we aren’t walking into a first date or job interview looking like roadkill.

A once over here and there is normal. But if you’re constantly adjusting, recombing, and checking every imperfection that’s been checked a hundred times before, you need more than a gentle ribbing from the boys (i.e., therapy).

Plastic Surgery Sounds Totes Cool

Cosmetic surgery among men is on the up and up. Hopefully, you’re not quite there yet – it’s probably the most extreme indication your masculinity has sunk beneath an obsession to achieve standards that are just flat-out ridiculous.

Fair enough, you might not be satisfied with the features god gave you. But guess what – surrendering thousands to a surgeon won’t fix that, and it certainly won’t resolve any underlying issues you have.

Remember, you can age gracefully like George Clooney, or you can go under the knife and end up looking like Steve Tyler. Take your pick.

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Moved into a shoebox next door to a 20-story apartment building lately? Okay, so things might not be that dire, but an abundance of natural light is pretty damn hard to come by in the age of built-up urban jungles and zero backyard.

Short of knocking out some new window holes and installing a skylight, there are much simpler and cheaper ways to boost your home’s exposure to sunlight.

Here are some of our tried and trusted favourites that will ensure daylight robbery never happens to you.

All The Shiny Things

Make the most of your smooth, shiny and reflective surfaces, and add a few new ones. For example, a glass splashback will allow light to bounce around the kitchen, and a glass-topped dining table gives a dining room lacking windows a brighter lease on life.

Mind The Mirror

Yes, it’s an obvious one, but mirrors really can transform a space. Using mirrors to reflect light and make a room look spacious is an interior design trick as old as homes themselves.

For the best results, position mirrors opposite or adjacent to windows, and remember that bigger is better. The larger your mirror, the better reflective properties you’ll enjoy. Mirror tiles are another quick way to increase light, and if you’re feeling particularly brave, why not tile a whole wall?

Highlight The Ceiling

Optical illusions are the friend of a windowless man, but regardless of how much natural light your home receives, it’s a good idea to paint the ceilings in a slightly lighter shade to the walls.

This will open up the area and give the feeling of a lighter, brighter room. Another way to highlight the ceiling is by incorporating recessed light fittings.

The Door Factor

Solid wood front doors are out. Step into 2017 with a glass panelled door that allows extra light to infiltrate the house.

Worried about privacy? Simply choose frosted, patterned, etched or tinted glass. Interior doors should also be reconsidered to include glass or French doors.

Pick A Light Colour Palette

Lighter colours pick up and reflect light more effectively than darker hues. Paint your home in a soft palette, and if you really need some colour, opt for light shades of blue and green or stick with neutrals.

Red, black and orange are big no-no’s in the painting stakes, as they will absorb light rather than reflect it. For floorboards, go with a light-toned and polished finish and avoid ultra-dark stains.

Window Treatment Done Right

Light-blocking curtains are great at keeping the heat out, but the cumbersome things tend to create a dark and dreary atmosphere.

Translucent shades or curtains will still provide screening from nosy neighbours, but they’ll also allow a warm glow to penetrate the space and reflect light onto the walls.

Don’t forget to trim any hedges or trees surrounding or blocking your windows.

Tidy, Dust & Clean

Furniture and furnishing coated in a layer of dust and grime will hinder the effectiveness of a light-filled home.

Maintain and clean all your windows, bench tops, fixtures and even light bulbs so the light that enters your home can shine at its fullest capacity.

Know Your Positioning

Furniture placement can make or break a space, so remember to place items away from a window’s direct stream of light and never cocoon windows with furniture, particularly dark coloured couches.

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If there was ever any deliberation over which label reigned supreme in the fashion alleys of Instagram, then wonder no more.

The photo-sharing app has released its annual Year in Review data which reveals some of the biggest trends of 2017. Included in these aggregated findings are some surprising figures (and not so surprising) when it comes to labels and designers with the most engagement, followers and overall hype.

William Easton who is the Managing Director of Facebook & Instagram in the Australia/New Zealand region said in a statement that, “Instagram has long connected people and brands with unique and creative content. 2017 was no different, with nine million Australians now using Instagram each month to explore the platform and connect to the community members and passion points that matter to them most.”

Here are the findings from Instagram:

Top 10 Most Followed Designers

1. Chanel (@chanelofficial) 25M followers
2. Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton) 19.2M+ followers
3. Gucci (@gucci) 17.8M+ followers
4. Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) 17.2M+ followers
5. Dior (@dior) 17.2M+ followers
6. Dolce and Gabbana (@dolcegabbana) 15M+ followers
7. Prada (@prada) 13.5M+ followers
8. Michael Kors (@michaelkors) 10.6M+ followers
9. Calvin Klein (@calvinklein) 10.2M+ followers
10. Versace (@versace_official) 10.2M+ followers

Most Buzzed About Designers This Year

The data rankings are based on the total global number of IG mentions by either tagging or including the name/title in captions or comments on photos or videos posted to Instagram.

1. Dior (@dior)
2. Hermes (@hermes)
3. Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton)
4. Saint Laurent (@ysl)
5. Topshop (@topshop)
6. Balenciaga (@balenciaga)
7. Burberry (@burberry)
8. Balmain (@balmain)
9. Chloe (@chloe)
10. Ralph Lauren (@ralphlauren)

Top 10 Designers Who Gained The Most Followers On Instagram In 2017

1. Chanel (@chanelofficial): Gained 9.6 million followers
2. Gucci (@gucci): Gained 8.1 million followers
3. Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton): Gained 7 million followers
4. Dior (@dior): Gained 5.9 million followers
5. Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham): Gained 5.7 million followers
6. Supreme (@supremeny): Gained 4.8 million followers
7. Dolce and Gabbana (@dolcegabbana): Gained 4.5 million followers
8. Prada (@prada): Gained 4.3 million followers
9. Calvin Klein (@calvinklein): Gained 3.9 million followers
10. Versace (@versace_official) Gained 3.5 million followers

Top 10 Designers With The Most Engaged Followers In 2017

1. Alessandro Michele (@lallo25)
2. Fenty Puma by Rihanna (@fentyxpuma)
3. Haider Ackermann (@h.a)
4. Diane von Furstenberg (@therealdvf)
5. LaQuan Smith (@laquan_smith)
6. Molly Goddard (@mollymgoddard)
7. John Galliano (@jgalliano)
8. Iris van Herpen (@irisvanherpen)
9. Supreme (@supremeny)
10. Virgil Abloh (@virgilabloh)

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Italian flair is marking its return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Alfa Romeo announcing a brand new partnership with the Swiss Sauber F1 Team for the 2018 season.

The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)-owned marque today signed off on a multi-year technical and commercial partnership agreement which will see the existing team rebranded as the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team complete with the Italian carmaker’s signature colours.

Most importantly, the cars will benefit from running the latest 2018 Ferrari power units thanks to the brand’s existing synergy with the prancing horse – a close knit relationship which dates all the way back to 1929 when Enzo Ferrari founded the Alfa Romeo racing team.

In the realm of production cars this partnership is poised to see a raft of benefits including the application of cutting-edge Formula 1 technology and safety concepts into Alfa Romeo road cars.

“This agreement with the Sauber F1 Team is a significant step in the reshaping of the Alfa Romeo brand,” said Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA.

“The brand itself will also benefit from the sharing of technology and strategic know-how with a partner of the Sauber F1 Team’s undisputed experience.”

Most importantly this historic move will once again reinvigorate passionate Alfa Romeo fans who have had to wait for more than three decades to see one of the most iconic names in grand prix racing return to its roots.

March 2018 can’t come quick enough. Nor can faster Nurburgring times and performance SUVs. Until then you can watch the technology that goes into Alfa Romeo performance cars right here.

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Many of us have fantasised about selling our worldly possessions and starting over in a brand new city. Perhaps a romantic life in Paris is calling, or the neon energy of Tokyo, or the cultural institutions of New York City.

But be prepared to shell out for the privilege of your new lifestyle, because each of those beloved destinations cracked the top 10 in The Economist‘s annual ranking of the most expensive cities in the world.

The Economist Intelligence Unit, the research division of the Economist Group, compares more than 400 prices across 160 products and services – including food, rent, clothing transport, and leisure – to determine the ranking in its yearly Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.

Singapore emerged as the world’s priciest city to live in for the fourth consecutive year, narrowly edging out a cadre of strong contenders in Asia. Hong Kong defended its second place title from 2016, closely followed by Zurich.

Meanwhile, over in Japan, Tokyo and Osaka re-entered the ranking this year, meaning that Asian cities now account for half of the most expensive cities in the Worldwide Cost of Living 2017 survey.

The report also names 2017’s least expensive cities (number one: Almaty, Kazakhstan) and the cities that are becoming more affordable compared to last year’s report. The latter list includes London, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Beijing.

Read the current ranking of the world’s costliest cities above (preferably with tissues handy to mop up the tears). For more information, download the complete report at The Economist.

RELATED: The Top Destinations For Men Travelling Solo

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It looks like Apple could be working on something radical for the future of the iPhone according to the Cupertino company’s latest patents.

Based on the publicly accessible design data via the U.S patent and trademark office, Apple will be looking at a flip phone design which can be “opened and closed like a book”. That’s not all though. There’s been rumours that the American tech giant will be teaming up with another Korean electronics giant in LG to help develop the model.The details suggest that the technology involved in creating a foldable iPhone will require the use of either a two-sided display made of shape memory alloy amorphous metal and may have openings to facilitate bending.

“An electronic device may have a flexible portion that allows the device to be folded,” reads the patent. “The device may have a flexible display. The flexible display may have a bending region that allows the display to bend along a bend axis when the device is folded.”Whilst it may be a while before the world sees what Apple comes up with, savvy graphic designers like @aaronamason are already tinkering with the aesthetics to envision a working device.The question is, would you buy a foldable iPhone?

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The ‘Rip Tide’ singer might not have taken home a shiny pyramid at this year’s ARIA Awards, but Vance Joy certainly takes top honours for being the best dressed man at the event.

In a show which has become quite a spectacle for all things other than music, the Australian artist walked the red carpet in a simple and fitted charcoal suit complete with unstructured blazer, a semi-spread collared shirt, silk knit tie and polished leather boots.

Whilst there’s a fine line between dressing conservatively and being classically stylish, we think Joy easily falls into the latter amongst a sea of Australian men who had little idea or just didn’t make any real effort.

Here’s a nod to keeping the men of this land classy.

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German streetwear store BSTN have earned a solid reputation for their ambitious campaign launches and their latest effort is no different.

To help kick off the new Nike Air Force 1 AF-100 Campaign, the founders of BSTN took their love for the iconic sneaker model and Roc-A-Fella Record before pairing it to not one, but four extravagant vehicles to coincide with the four upcoming Air Force 1 collaborations with Roc-A-Fella, Just Don, Travis Scott and Acronym.

Each one of the vehicles feature distinct aesthetic cues which represents each sneaker in white alongside the partnering brand motif. All up BSTN used a Can-Am Spyder to reflect Acronym’s design philosophy, a Mercedes G63 AMG to reflect the proportions of the high top AirForce 1, the Lamborghini Aventador to channel Travis Scott’s life in the fast lane and a Cessna Citation XLS Private Jet to showcase the Roc-A-Fella lifestyle.

Nike’s ‘Swoosh’ motif appears across all of the vehicles to make for one of the most attention grabbing campaigns to ever hit the land (and skies).

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