Change is the only constant; that too rings true when it comes to men's fashion. Recently, in menswear we've seen some of the best men's fashion trends like minimalism and tech wear to some downright horrendous trends like ugly dad trainers and overly distressed denim or worse, spray on jeans. If you want to look back — check out Gentleman Within's 2018 … [Read more...]
Style Spotlight: The Mission Workshop Weatherproof Backpack
Welcome to the 3rd edition of Gentleman Within's Style Spotlight, where I highlight noteworthy brands and products that should be on your radar. Style Spotlight Vol. 3 features the Mission Workshop weatherproof laptop backpack. THE MISSION WORKSHOP RHAKE BACKPACK THE DESIGN Mission Workshop's Rhake WX is the next iteration of the best-selling original Rhake VX. … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Your Clothes (So They Last)
Why would you spend $600 on a suit that you can only wear once? Why only once? Well, you spilled an entire cocktail on it. You washed it, but you didn't realize that simply throwing it in the washing machine would cause all of the buttons to fall off and shrink it two sizes. Oops! What’s the point of buying nice clothes if you … [Read more...]
10 Best Colors to Wear for Southeast Asian Skin Tone (Men’s Style Guide)
Alright fellas, as a Southeast Asian man, I feel like I'm in a pretty good position to talk about what I think are some of the best colors to wear for Asian men. Now, let me start off by saying that color choice, much like style, is a personal thing. Ultimately, you can wear whatever color you like, but there are some general guidelines worth following that will … [Read more...]
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Review (Is Barefoot Better?)
Let’s be honest, barefoot shoes aren't really the most stylish option on the market. In fact, my perception put them in line with flip flops. In terms of versatility and wearability they just weren’t that practical. That is until I found Vivobarefoot. I was caught off guard with how modern their shoes were. After I heard all the claimed benefits, I knew I had to … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Luxury Travel in Oceania (Where You Can Look and Feel Your Best)
There aren't many places in the world that can pair up eco-friendly principles with luxury. However, Oceania has managed to do so for decades attracting tourists from all over the world and offering various activities. So, regardless of whether you are interested in putting on a diving suit or sporting striped pants for a round of golf, you will find amazing … [Read more...]
Elevenate Review (Premium European Ski Apparel)
Hey! This is Ryan from Chicago and I was lucky to be asked by my friend and colleague Khoi, founder of Gentleman Within (this fine men's style blog) to review some gear by Elevenate. I've been skiing and snowblading for a good 25+ years, and recently picked up snowboarding. One of the most important things to me besides the equipment is the gear I’m sporting. Is the … [Read more...]