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Road To The Oscars- GQ’s “Style Guy” Glenn O’Brien

by Ryan Shea

GQ, Glenn O'Brien, Manhattan Digest

Oscar Season is in full swing!  The nominees have been announced, the fashions are being critiqued and gagged over on a weekly basis now (SAG’s, Golden Globes, Critics Choice) all leading up to the big night in February when The 2015 Oscars are held live.

When it comes to mens styling in all forms of the word, trust no other than the GQ “Style Guy” himself- Glenn O’Brien.  A writer of not only fashion but art and culture, he even wrote a book about style with the name nickname, “Style Guy”.  Glenn was nice enough to sit down with Manhattan Digest to discuss all the hooplah around award season, who his best dressed has been so far, and why Dove Men + Care is a great solution for the everyday man to feel like a star.  Take a look.

Hey Glenn, thanks for stopping by! So with award season in full effect, have you noticed a trend with the male stars on the carpet?

So far into this season the men seem to be going for a more traditional tux look and less of the lone wolf experimental fashion trend.  We’ve seen mostly black and midnight blue traditional tuxes, and the bow tie seems to have taken some ground back from the long tie—and it really does look a lot better.  We
also see that beards have gone mainstream, but men on the whole seem better groomed—even allowing for the fact that these are actors who may be in the middle of playing a mountain man or
medieval king.

You are known as the “Style Guy” at GQ. What 4 keywords would you use to describe a guy having really great style and why?

Great style is about individuality, a personal taste (not a hired stylist’s taste,) a relaxed attitude and attention to detail (in dressing and grooming.)

In terms of styling who has gotten it right so far this year and who do you think needs some improvement?

I would give the men from whole awards season so far a B plus for looking formal and proper, for dressing for the occasion and not maximum media exposure.  For some reason some of the older guys really get it right—Michael Keaton looks incredible fit, wears his clothes perfectly and his grooming minimizes his age and his, well, dearth of hair.  Jeff Goldblum looked better than anyone—elegant and fit with old Hollywood level elegance.  I think the super-skinny suit and thin tie sometimes backfires.  It made Justin Theroux look a bit Pee Wee Herman.  Ty Burrell wore a vest with his tux, avoiding the white shirt showing under the jacket button like Jim Parsons and so many others.  Look at Zach
Galifianakis—he looked so good he could turn into a romantic leading man.

Do you think men should go outside the grain and try some pops of color on the red carpet, like Jared Leto just did at the Critics Choice Awards a little while back?

It’s risky.  Adrian Brody in all that silver and black looked like he was at a Long Island wedding.  Matthew McConaughey was handsome and well groomed, but his medium blue jacket had a pattern that strobed, and if you’re going to wear a vest which is fine, I prefer a jacket that’s buttoned.

Glenn O'Brien, Manhattan Digest, GQ
Credit to: Glenn O’Brien

What advice do you give to men who aspire to look like their favorite male celebrity?

The man walking these red carpets range from teenagers to real veterans like Robert Duvall, but they all owe a lot of their success to the ability to look good at all times.  If you’re not acting, you’re up for casting.  You have to always be on, always be ready.  That means cleansing your face properly. Dove Men+Care Clean + Face Scrub cleans deep, it exfoliates with pumice, and it moisturizes—leaving the skin not only clean and lively but natural looking.

Any products you recommend them trying?

I would recommend Dove Men+Care Fortifying Styling Gel—which helps achieve a defined, strong hold—for quite a few of these guys. James Righton’s hair shot straight up in the air. He definitely looked taller than Keira Knightly, his gal, but I would have liked to see a more polished style.  Ed Norton could have used a bit more hair control. Eddie Redmayne also has a slightly complex hairstyle, but his looked right because it was artfully tousled and stayed in place, which is why men use a good styling product. For texture and volume I like the Dove Men+Care Fortifying Styling Paste.  It gives structure without being shiny.  And the Dove Thickening Spray Gel gives you shape without stiffness or stickiness.

For Dove Men + Care are there products you recommend men trying during the harsh winter season?

Winter is all about moisturizing, so I like a rich cream. Dove Men+Care has a new Ultra-Hydrating Cream, which keeps skin moisturized for 24 hours.

Anything else to add?

The men are lucky they don’t get asked to go on the “shoe cam” or the “mani-cam.”

For more on Glenn, check out his official site.  For more on Dove Men + Care, check out theirs.

Filed Under: ENTERTAINMENT, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, MOVIES Tagged With: dove, dove men + care, glenn o'brien, Oscars

The Best Holiday Gifts For The Man In Your Life

by Ryan Shea

Spicebomb, Holiday Gift, Manhattan Digest

With the holiday season in full swing, sometimes we don’t know what to get for a particular individual in our life.  Especially when it is the man or men in our lives.  You don’t just want to throw in the towel and get him the same ol tie or coffee mug that seems to be a last ditch effort situation.  You want to be able to get him something that is thoughtful and actually useful throughout the course of the year!  Well Manhattan Digest has got you covered in that area.  Check out these great holiday gifts for men and see which one (or more) really tickle your fancy.

Dove Men + Care, Holiday Gift, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Edelman

 Dove Men + Care Holiday Gift Pack

Its sort of a common thing that you want to always leave your house smelling good.  Well Dove has you covered here, with their holiday gift pack featuring some of their best products for men from shampoo, deodorant and body wash all tucked away in a great dopp bag.  Check out their official site for more information on the fabulous products that Dove has for the masses.

UGG, Manhattan Digest, Holiday Gift
Credit to: UGG Australia

Men’s Slippers From UGG Australia

For a lot of people, UGG is associated with women’s boots for the holiday season.  Did you know though that UGG has an amazing line of boots and slippers just for men?  Tom Brady has become the spokesperson for UGG Australia and has made it popular and on point for your guy to wear the latest in all UGG fashion.  I would highly recommend getting your man a pair of their slippers (the ascot tweet ones are to die for) or any assortment of boots that they carry.  Log on to UGG’s official site for more information.

Spicebomb, Holiday Gift, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Nordstrom

 Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf

A couple of months ago I was perusing the mall in King of Prussia, PA and discovered this intoxicating scent called “Spicebomb” by Viktor & Rolf.  With the exception of a couple of other colognes I have owned in my life, this one had the best smell to it and it wasn’t overwhelming as some others may be.  I highly recommend getting this for your man to leave him smelling yummy and clean all year round.  Check out the sale price on Nordstrom’s site for more info.

Beats By Dre, Holiday Gifts, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Paste Magazine

Beats By Dre Solo HD

Who doesn’t love a good pair of headphones, and if you are going to buy them for yourself or for your man you really can’t beat Beats.  Beats By Dre has been the top selling headphone set for a couple of years now, and with the sound quality matched with the sleek look I can definitely see why.  Treat your man to their less costly Solo versions.  Great quality of sound with a pop of color added in when you are on the go.  My favorite color they make is red as it really stand out in the crowd.  Check out their official site for more information.

Filed Under: LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL Tagged With: dove, dove men + care, dove men plus care, holiday, holiday gifts

Underwater Spin Class: Your New Favorite Workout

by Jessica Klein

Dove Men + Care Hair, Manhattan Digest, Aqua Cycling

Rushing from work, I came ill prepared for my first ever aquacycling class. Wearing an entirely cotton outfit, I entered the Tribeca studio, Aqua (located at 78 Franklin Street), thinking that only my lower legs would be submerged as I participated in the workout. I had taken too literally an image sent by one of the women organizing the class, which pictured someone pedaling that cut off at the knees. After filling out forms attesting to the fact that I was not too ill or old to partake in the class (indeed I was neither, though I did ponder with some trepidation my irregular and minimal exercise regime), I received my aquacycling shoes. Rubbery and tight fitting, they resembled something one might wear in a hospital and flippers without the part that actually helps you swim.

Manhattan Digest, Spin Class, Aqua Cycling
Credit to: Dove® Men+Care™ Hair.

As I entered the room where our class of six, young women would cycle for half an hour, I realized my mistake. I clearly hadn’t done my research, and the seats of the bikes sat at least an inch below the pool’s water level while the shiny, silver handles jutted out just above. I immediately regretted my choice of clothing as I stood chest-deep in chlorinated water, struggling to adjust a seat with knobs that appeared distorted thanks to the rippling blue. To jump right in, just as I did into the water under the pleasantly dim lighting of the aquacycling studio, the class was a challenge. I was repeatedly instructed to make impossible figure eights with my arms, and I almost floated away while attempting underwater pushups. My seat never seemed to be in the right place and, at one point, my left pedal strap came undone. Nonetheless, I flapped my arms and peddled my legs with the best of them (who were, encouragingly, beginners, as well—but in your head, you’re always the only one doing it wrong when it’s your first time in aquacycling class; trust me). Yet, against all odds, I had a blast. Aquacycling was unlike anything I had ever experienced, yoga and kickboxing being the only organized fitness classes I’d previously attended. Our aquacycling instructor, a spin class teacher and veteran swimmer, had clearly found a calling in leading this class. With equal parts firmness and encouragement, she counted down the length of our “sprints,” showed us how to “fly” on a submerged stationary bike (by getting off of the seat but keeping your feet in the pedals while making water treading motions with your arms behind the bike), and made sure we always sucked in our stomachs, which turned out to be necessary if you didn’t want to float away while you “flew.” At no point during the class did I remotely fear drowning. When the class ended and I emerged from the pool, my legs all of a sudden turned to lead. Our instructor assured us that we would not be sore the next day from this workout, since it took place in the water. Though naturally dubious at the time, I have to admit she was right. It’s two days later, and I have yet to feel that usual post-exercise pain. I just feel very self-satisfied for trying something new that required above average movement. The instructor also warned us that we would be more dehydrated than we imagined back on land. As it turns out, sweating in water doesn’t feel like sweating, and to my surprise, I gulped up the remains of my water bottle in record time back in the locker room. Right about then, a nightmarish thought occurred to me. I had made a greater mistake than simply wearing the wrong clothes to class—they were also my only clothes in the building. I was soaking wet in cotton and hadn’t brought a change. Regressing to high school-level mortification, I laughed quietly to myself while blow-drying my shorts and contemplating a run back to my apartment. Yes, I felt that energized that I wanted to run after half an hour of cycling through the weight of water. This was rendered impossible by the large gift bags we walked home with thanks to Dove® Men+Care™, the aquacycling class’s sponsor. I took the free stuff with a smile, nodded approvingly at the scent of the shampoo (which I decided to use myself in spite of it’s “manly” designation), and hugged my fellow aquacyclers goodbye. Something about going through the unfamiliar but exhilarating activity served as a bonding agent, supplying me, too, with all the endorphins necessary to walk twenty blocks home soaking wet.

Aqua Cycling, Dove® Men+Care™ Hair, Manhattan Digest
Credit to: Dove® Men+Care™ Hair

Aqua Studio NY is located at 78 Franklin Street in Tribeca. The first NYC cycling studio to hold classes in a pool, it’s open seven days a week and offers a variety of classes ranging from beginner to way more intense. On the pricey side, trial classes cost $34 while single classes go for $40 and packages including 5 to 30 classes range from $190 to $990 (respectively), with options falling in between, as well. For more information, call the studio at 212-966-6784, or visit the website.

Filed Under: HEALTH, LIFESTYLE Tagged With: aqua cycling, aqua studio ny, dove, manhattan digest, Tribeca, underwater spin class

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