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AW18 GADGET MAN

January 29 2019

You don’t have to be technical wizard to enjoy a good gadget. We bring you a selection of the best gizmos on the market. As our old friend Inspector Gadget would say: “Wowsers.”

There’s no better feeling than tucking into a succulent roast during the winter months. Take your Sunday dinner game to the next level with a little help from this roast grouse recipe by Michelin starred chef Martin Wishart.

CHECKS PLEASE

January 25 2019

Remember when everyone’s favourite Clueless teen Cher Horowitz stepped out in that iconic yellow checked mini and blazer? Well we’ve been obsessed with checks ever since then and you will be too as the AW18 catwalks celebrate the charm of the humble crosshatch. Look to brands such as Stella McCartney and Erdem to make sure that, in the worlds of Cher, you never have to choose between being a ‘fashion victim’ or ensemble-y challenged’.

BACK FROM RUSSIA (WITH LOVE)

January 23 2019

Hublot’s referee smartwatches and LED boards kept time on a thrilling, vintage World Cup this summer – and paired surprisingly well with Gareth Southgate’s waistcoat. Words by Alex Doak.

MOSCOW

January 21 2019

Undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary journeys in the world the Trans-Siberian Express offers the chance to encounter the weird and the wonderful. An experience unrivalled by any other, the Express offers the chance to take part in three journeys – the principal of each of course being the breathtaking vistas along the way.

PERFECT PLEATS

January 18 2019

Classic style is taking centre stage this season as pleats dominated the AW18 runways with an unyielding charm and attitude. Think pleats are just for older, matronly ladies? Think again. The perfect all-rounder look pair a knife pleated skirt with an adorable fluffy jumper or with a pair of sleek tailored trousers for a look that masters being both smart and casual.

AW18 HOW TO BE A MODERN MAN

January 16 2019

How hard can it possibly be, looking cool in your favourite band t-shirt while exuding distinguished masculinity? Almost impossible, of course, with the timeworn codes of manliness acquiescing to repressed infantilisation (a foolish thing), equality (a good thing) and enlightenment (a scary thing). But don’t start playing the emasculation card just yet – here’s our fourth installment of ROX MAN’s guide to getting it right where it really matters: all four in keeping with the issue’s high-roller theme, but more relevant than ever. Words by Alex Doak.

SWITZERLAND

January 14 2019

Sitting on the Swiss / Italian border at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn Zermatt is a bustling cosmopolitan resort with something always going on. From skiing to musical extravaganzas the picturesque spot has something for everyone. Unwind after a day on the slopes at Europe’s highest ski resort at the Firefly Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Zermatt the modern hotel represents Fire, Water, Earth and Air throughout each of its 15 suites.

CULTURAL RADAR

January 11 2019

It pays to keep your ear to the tracks, fingers on pulses, eyes on the prize and many other parts of your anatomy elsewhere. With most of a tumultuous 2018 behind us, a smorgasbord of smart thinking and cultural newness continues to keep even the most apathetic of men enthralled to the now. Take note! Tune in! Wise up!

SNOW QUEEN

January 9 2019

Aimee Fuller is one of the world’s best on a snowboard, she is also an ambassador for TAG Heuer. Laura McCreddie-Doak grabs some time with this very busy sports star.

NORWAY

January 7 2019

Getting back to nature has never been cooler than with a trip to Norway’s Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel – literally. Located on the banks of the Alta River a stay at the unusual venue, a 2,500 m2 structure made entirely from snow, guarantees to be a trip like no other. Relax as serenity and silence wraps around you like a cloak as you take in the spectacle of the hotel’s 30 bedrooms, ice chapel, sculptures and outdoor Jacuzzi.

3 REASONS TO EMBRACE YOUR SCOTTISH SPIRIT

January 3 2019

Maxine McCreadie shines a light Scotland’s hotspots you need to visit this AW18.