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Beauty Health

Pisterzi: Cutting Through the Chaff

Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art changes the way New York men look at grooming with a unique approach to the barbershop experience.

  

An unlikely shelter hides in the heart of downtown. Freezing winds, erratic snows, and city stress fall away in Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art’s latest Atelier, an authentic Italian barbershop in SOHO that brings new levels to the barbershop experience. Italian Master Barber Gian Antonio Pisterzi, the company’s founder, created Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art to make his own mark with an Italian style unique to the city with locations in Milan and NYC. His newest location, at 367 W Broadway, is the first to match with the colors and textures of his brand, a space that he can claim as his own. The new space embraces an intimate boutique feel of a sanctuary, which Pisterzi aims to enhance with the shop’s two private rooms where clients can enjoy one-on-one services and get pampered by the expert hands of Pisterzi barbers. Pisterzi wants to create a bubble that lets both parties focus on the barbershop experience, and to let all else fall to the wayside. 

“The grooming market has grown in the past years” says Gian Antonio Pisterzi. “More men are now taking time for themselves and do not look for a simple haircut anymore. Throughout my experience, I came to know and understand better the desires and needs of customers and I have been trying to translate them into the services we provide at the ateliers. Opening a second location in the Big Apple was a step that I was longing to take, and doing it in the energetic heart of New York, felt like the right choice to make.”

Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art has also launched a new line of high-end products, which includes gels, serums, conditioners for beard and hair, cosmetics with multiple functions, and more specific treatments. The launch will also include three fragrances entirely created and produced in Italy. Born within an elegant and sophisticated Italian lifestyle, the products will also be sustainable: they will use 100% recycled paper, post-consumer aluminum, and will have reusable, refillable containers. 

Pisterzi is a graduate of the prestigious Steiner Academy in London and a beholder of extensive experience as an international Master Barber in luxury brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Acqua di Parma. Just recently, he added to his board Andrea Pirlo, the Internationally renowned soccer champion. Pirlo, who is a big aficionado of cosmetic products for personal care and well-being, faces this new challenge with enthusiasm: “I had the pleasure of personally meeting Gian Antonio Pisterzi in New York and I was struck by the culture expressed by his know-how and unique care that Barberia Pisterzi offers to its customers. I immediately wished I could be the protagonist of this enterprise which, today, evolves through a range of high-level products and a restyling of the barbershops in a sustainable way.”

Pisterzi’s other NYC atelier is located at Cipriani Club 55 in Wall Street. Check out their website for more.

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DOWNTOWN’S Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2022

 
Let us endeavor to make 2022 the year of Love, for there has been no greater time when love is so very needed.
 
“Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O, no! it is an ever-fixed mark,
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.
Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle’s compass come;
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom. 
If this be error and upon me prov’d,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.”
-William Shakespeare, Sonnet 116

 

 
 
 
 
We love Valentine’s Day, especially when we celebrate at Ladurée. This year, book take your sweetheart for a special breakfast for two, consisting of two rose lattes, two pains au chocolat, two boxes of three custom macarons, and a NEW heart-shaped rose croissant. This is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to share with that special someone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fly XO to Aspen and experience world-class skiing while staying at five-star resorts. Use the XO mobile app to book an entire charter or select individual seats on a private jet at a fraction of the cost.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Get you and your sweetheart back on the right track to fitness with a membership at Asphalt Green. Say ‘I love you’ with fitness for 2022. Their memberships offer top-notch fitness centers and pools. Book one of their instructional classes or programs for both children and adults. Throughout the year, winter, spring, summer, and fall, no excuse. Asphalt Green includes everything from infant swim, diving classes, youth basketball leagues, and private Pilates Reformer classes.
 
 
 
 
 
LIPS Embellished Throw by Jonathan Adler. Sexy, seductive, saucy—a kiss of glam in bold red and glittering gold to chic up your comfy spot. Hand-embroidered by artisans, their unbelievably soft and luxurious throws are just the accents your abode deserves.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dr. Amy Lewis  Give the gift she will love you all year, natural lip filler. Big is out, going back to the natural look Expertly done by Dr. Amy Lewis. 
 
 
Tokyo Totepack. This premium leather upgrade to our Tokyo Totepack adapts to your day, with two carry modes and surprisingly sorted storage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Flex Pro Denim Jacket GOOD MAN BRAND A classic-style denim jacket made from comfortable stretch denim is a surefire staple for your casual wardrobe.
 
 
 
 

 

Our CEO’s favorite everyday brand is PhilanthroBee’s®️ skincare. Bee Body Bar saved her from itchy skin. As a daily swimmer, chlorine eventually got to her angrily inflamed skin. Until she tired, PhilanthroBee’s®️ skincare. The last thing you want is to layer chemically treated thick creams on top of your skin. That’s why the BeeCause Body Bar works with your body heat to melt into your skin, using the power of natural bee products to soothe, replenish moisture, promote skin health, and protect against damage.

Another favorite of hers is the Bee-Ch Facial Clarifying Mask. Every week (sometimes more), she enjoys the BEE-ch facial mask cleanser. It gently draws out toxins and debris that accumulate in our pores throughout the week. Living in New York City, taking care of your skin is extremely important. 

 

 

Maybe a little self-love this year try Ascention, a blend of red currants and strawberries, laced with delicious vanilla and musk. Infused with an authentic, fair-trade Rose Quartz crystal. Ascent to Love with the perfect gift for those in need of some self-love this Valentine’s Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Full of Mediterranean character, Corvo is produced with the use of modern technology, to preserve the integrity and naturalness of the ingredients, always ready to offer a simply perfect tasting experience. Corvo Grillo Sicilia DOC and, Corvo Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC. Both restyled clean, with a harmonious design delivering the freshness and fruity aromas of Sicily to the table. Be sure to give the first wines bottled in Sicily in 1824, and now one of the most appreciated wines.
 
 
 
 
One of our favorite places downtown to relax and take in the views, The Greens invites you to cozy up with your loved ones in your own private and cozy winter cabin. Enjoy a menu of regional delicacies and hand-crafted cocktails, along with a complimentary bottle of Rosé and a Valentine-themed dessert included with your reservation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Scapegrace Black is the world’s first naturally black, color-changing gin by The New Zealand-based Scapegrace Distillery. Scapegrace Black begins, like all quality gins, with intense juniper and the addition of premium, exotic botanicals. The master distiller used a combination of local sweet potato, aronia berries, pineapple, and saffron, as well as Butterfly pea flower, which they sourced from Southeast Asia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Give her the gift from Christian Lacroix For Swiminista, a sarong in Josephine print, then whisk her away on an impromptu holiday to her favorite sunny locale. 

 
 
ICON Roland Sands Signature 2254 Chronograph. 43mm 316L Stainless Steel Case and Fixed Bezel with IP Antique Gold Plating, Stainless Steel Push Crown, and Screw-In Caseback. K1 Flat Hardened Mineral Crystal. Japan Quartz (Miyota 6S21) 2 Eye Chronograph with Date Movement.
 
Larroudé Vail Boot is a brand to add to your wardrobe. Marrying the comfort of Montana with the functionality of a lace-up boot to give us the Vail. Ready for the mountains, the faux shearling interior is super soft-to-the-touch while the all-weather exterior is all about function.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Larroudè and Her Highness – Valentine’s Day, customers will be gifted with a “highly orgasmic” pleasure oil as a gift with purchase (while supplies last). We are excited to have our clients treat themselves to the perfect pair (shoes + pleasure oil) this Valentine’s Day! 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For the side sleeper, this Scrumptious Side Sleeper Pillow is unique, with a curve that supports your neck and shoulders whether you are on your side or your back. Their design is meticulously from the degree of its curvature to the height and firmness of the fill inside it.  The perfect give for your side sleeper.

 

Take your sweetheart on one of New York’s historical treasures, with a memorable horse-drawn carriage tour of Central Park. The tour includes a bottle of sparkling wine, a bucket of roses, and photographs.

 
 
 
 
 
Wish your love off to Las Catalinas is a new beach town on the Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica. Its purpose is to create a way of life that is healthy, sustainable, fulfilling, and fun. Las Catalinas consists of houses, shops, restaurants, small hotels and inns, plazas, parks, and recreational facilities. Las Catalinas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Check out the new outdoor beachfront gym there, CORE by Chakfitness, and sign up for a week of personal training and unlimited gym and class access — including a personalized take-home program designed by owner Chakiris Menafacio.
 

 

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Beauty Health Lifestyle Wellness

MEN’S GROOMING LOUNGE

When it comes to men’s grooming…

It’s almost 2022, we’ve gone from luxury highrise, private offices to home -offices, dining out to becoming gourmet home chefs, and dining in, from text message dating to online video dating, and a pandemic that does not want to go away!

Let’s make some major changes in 2022. Men have become more aware of self-grooming, body image, and hygiene, and for this we applaud you. Ladies, let’s admit that when a great smelling man walks by we quickly turn around and want to follow, or better yet get his number.

Here are some tips for men to start off on the right foot.

1. Brush and floss your teeth daily – you only get one real set of teeth. Then pucker up for a night of smooching
2. Trim the eyebrows – look in the mirror if they look bushy they are. Don’t let those bushy eyebrows get in the way of our loving gaze
3. Keep your ears and neck hair-free – just ask your hairstylist or barber to keep you manscaped. The hair on your ears and neck is not attractive. Would you want to see your girl with a mustache or ear hair?
4. Less is more with your fragrance, women love the scent of a man, that’s why we steal your shirts
5. Trim the nose hairs – yes, it sounds trivial and basic but it can make difference whether you get a second date 
6. Tailor your clothes -we don’t want to think you’re wearing your father or uncle’s hand-me-downs. The right fit is sexy, no matter your size
7. Take the time to match your belt to your shoes – if you have a pair of black and brown dress shoes and a black and brown belt you are on the right track.
8. Hands, keep your nails grooming and short – if you cannot clip them then book an appointment with the nearest spa, you may even meet the one
9. Good facial cleansing is a must – good products can make your cleansing routine exciting

For some help and advice visit, The Grooming Lounge a source for men’s grooming solutions. They provide solutions on their website, Barbershops + Men’s Spa. 

Check out their barber-formulated Grooming Lounge products

The Grooming Lounge’s mission is to arm Men with confidence through their grooming products and services.

 

 

 

 

The Grooming Lounge was founded back in 1999 by men with just the right experience in the men’s grooming and fashion industry. After serving as the “un-official grooming gurus/suppliers” to their male friends they decided to make it official by creating a grooming brand incorporating shops, and an informative website. Giving men or women, the opportunity to purchase their male custom blended products.

 

Shaving

The one important grooming habit ever a man should know. Even if you have a beard shaving is still required. The best shaving products and proper shaving techniques can make it a simple, enjoyable, and luxurious ritual. Enjoy feeling smooth, refreshed. Try new men’s shaving supplies or be sure to stock up on your favorite essentials,

 

 

 

 

Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner 

Just because 2021 brought casual to the forefront of our fashion and grooming, it’s still important to take care of yourself.

One of the best ways to get yourself mentally and physically into the work mindset is to continue with your morning routine, shower, get fully dressed, have a healthy breakfast, start a skincare routine and hygiene routine.

Every man wants to have a great head of hair

 

Grooming Lounge has everything you need, from their own special formulas of men’s hair care products to leading brands to maintain a brilliant head of hair.

 

 

The best beard and mustache

Grooming Lounger has the best products for men to grow, maintain and style their facial hair. Beards have made their way back, and it looks like they are here to stay. Purchase all your men’s beard grooming products for a perfectly groomed beard. From beard oils, wash, balms, brushes, and all-around beard kits, find your favorite at the Grooming Lounge.

 

 

Skin and Body Care 

If you’re a guy who truly cares about the way you look, you’re not going to the supermarket to buy your grooming supplies. Healthy skin starts with a daily skincare regimen. Men, remember the importance of having a fresh and clean, smelling face and body, and don’t neglect your hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Gifts for Him

 

Don’t know what to get him for the holiday’s here are some of our favorites for 2021!

 

Featured lead photo credit Andrea Piacquadio

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Fashion

How to wear men’s Chelsea boots?

Men’s Chelsea boots are a type of shoes that originated in Great Britain. Although the first models appeared already in the mid-19th century, they became a real fashion success in recent years. Check out how to wear this model and in which combinations it looks best.

Chelsea boots are an absolute must-have for every man. Regardless of the style in which you feel best, your closet cannot lack this model. This footwear will be loved by men of all ages who appreciate its universal character. If you want to look fashionable and stylish, find out what to combine Chelsea boots with.

What are the characteristics of men’s Chelsea boots?

Although Chelsea boots gained the most popularity in the 1960s, their history begins much earlier, in 1851, when the first model resembling classic Jodhpur boots was produced. They were made on request of Queen Victoria, who needed shoes without laces, suitable for horse riding. With time, other advantages of this type of shoes, such as the comfort of use and a modern design at that time, were also appreciated. Several decades later, the Chelsea fashion was popularized by rock musicians, to whom we owe the name of this type of footwear. It takes its name from the London district where the members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles came from.

Contemporary Chelsea boots are associated with urban style straight from London. The shoes are distinguished by a higher, reaching over the ankle, upper, and rubber inserts on the sides. They are usually made of natural leather or suede and come in classic colors (black, brown, grey). Chelsea boots have slightly rounded tips, thanks to which they fit perfectly to elegant stylizations. A big advantage of this type of shoes is the lack of a zipper and laces, which makes them much easier to put on and clean. If you are looking for the most fashionable men’s boots, you will find them at https://marcnolan.com/collections/boots.

The most fashionable outfits featuring Chelsea boots

One of the most interesting outfits with men’s Chelsea boots is combining them with an oversized jacket. This way you can create a very casual outfit, which is becoming more and more popular not only among celebrities from the front pages of magazines. Wear black Chelsea boots with ripped or slightly distressed jeans for an original look. This is a perfect proposition for those who like rock and grunge style, where you can afford to be a bit more playful and extravagant. Wear them with a bright T-shirt with an interesting print and a classic jeans jacket. Complete the outfit with colorful accessories, such as leather bands, socks, and a pair of sunglasses.

Chelsea boots are the perfect model if you want to combine different trends. Become your own stylist and find out that eclectic fashion is great fun! You can easily combine men’s boots with boho shirts, as well as with a woolen coat or light, quilted jacket in streetwear style. In such an original outfit, you will surely draw attention to yourself and present yourself as a real fashion icon.

Chelsea boots for every occasion

Chelsea boots are a classic that is coming back into favor. Dark-colored shoes can be worn with basically any outfit all year round. If you are not fond of formal outfits, you can easily wear them with jeans and a shirt. Add to it a leather jacket, which will give your look a little bit of daring character. The universal design of Chelsea boots makes this model a perfect base for casual fashion. They will look great with a V-neck sweater and chinos or jeans. For everyday outfits, it is worth choosing shoes made of suede leather, which will add lightness and charm to your image.

In formal fashion, Chelsea boots look good accompanied by a suit. Choose shoes made of glossy grain leather, in classic colors of black and dark brown. A double-breasted trench will be a perfect addition to an office outfit and will be perfect for colder days. In this case, it is worth choosing single-color models, without contrasting accents. This will make your outfit look professional, yet stylish and elegant. Although Chelsea boots will match many outfits, they are definitely not suitable for sports fashion. Therefore, avoid combinations with sweatpants, cargo trousers, and shorts.

 

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Beauty Featured Lifestyle

Stay at Home Beauty and Grooming Routines

The great news about staying home, we’ve been able to have a little extra time for our team to sample self-care brands

 

 

Veronique Gabai has an attachment to the culture, the refinement, the sense of aesthetics, and the pure beauty of France. Born in the Cote d’Azur, in Antibes. Mediterranean by heart, by birth, by origins.

We had the pleasure of sampling her body lotion and delectable travel perfume and case.

 

 

“La Crème” is a magnificent lotion, fast applied, fast absorbed, incredibly moisturizing with hydrating properties. Highly concentrated in fragrance and enriched with rose water, it is another way to scent your skin.

 

 

I’m in love with this travel case. It’s small enough to fit in any purse. A gorgeous piece looks like a piece of jewelry. Just slip in your favorite scent and go!

 

 

Menja’s leading men’s skincare company has received overwhelming queries during the quarantine. Men are using this stay at home time as a positive to stay healthy and ramp up their grooming regimen. Due to this demand, MËNAJI created the @Home Men’s, Grooming Kit. Our COO enjoyed this cooling eye gel after long days of cycling.

 

 

 

Nothing like have a great scrub after a long hot summer day, men, be sure to take care of your skin. Beauty and treatments are not just for women!


Shaving is both a pleasure and a chore, but having a good quality razor and shaving cream can make this daily grooming a pleasure.

 

Bottega Organica oil + water mist is made from cold-pressed olive oil infused with plants and fruits combined with hydrosols that are collected by steam-distillation of spring water through plant material. When shaken and sprayed, this combination rejuvenates the skin with the dual action of nourishing and moisturizing.

 

 

 

 

Fables Neroli & Frankincense Hydrating Facial Mist is a dual-action hydrosol and toner; combining the healing and antimicrobial power of Frankincense Oil with the rejuvenating, regenerating powers of Neroli Oil. This mist contains a wealth of beneficial ingredients specifically chosen for their ability to transform the skin into its most radiant self. Aloe Vera and Rose Water open the heart and hydrate your face, while Witch Hazel helps to clear congested pores and balance oil production. This formula is free of alcohol and is pH balanced, ensuring that even the most sensitive skin will benefit from this product.

 

 

 

Nothing like finishing a long day at work, or coming back from a hard workout, after a shower, we enjoyed sampling the neroli and frankincense hydrating mist. It feels cool and refreshing, gives that little pick me up, needed.

 

Fables Sea Clay & Goats Milk face mask is perfect for oily or acne-prone skin. Sea Clay, which is rich in magnesium, potassium, sulfates, and calcium helps absorb skin impurities and tighten dull weathered skin. Goats milk helps to balance the skin’s PH while infusing trace minerals, omegas, and fatty acids. The perfect solution for combination, or troubled skin. Our editor loved their sea clay and goat’s milk mask, it made her skin felt smooth and moisturized.

 

At first, we were not sure about this facial cleanser, never using a charcoal cleanser, after our first use we were hooked. We are looking forward to seeing the slow down in cellular damage. We’ll keep you posted!

Fables Turmeric Charcoal & Copaiba Facial Cleanser is a high vibrational powerhouse. Activated Coconut Charcoal deeply detoxifies the skin while Turmeric (the Golden Goddess of medicinal herbs) reduces inflammation with antioxidants and slows down cellular damage. Lastly, this cleanser is infused with Copaiba Essential Oil, known for its intense anti-inflammatory and hormonal balancing abilities.

 

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Get The Best Marcelo Burlon Clothing Items From TheDoubleF

The brainchild of Marcelo Burlon, Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, is a combination of its creator’s influence of styling, art direction, and photography.

Founded in 2012, Marcelo Burlon County of Milan started with just a line of graphic studded t-shirts. But today, it has grown to be a street culture-inspired and genderless style that has emerged as a new kind of fashion. A fashion that engulfs you as a part of a group yet projects your personality as an individual. Here we have a list of the top Marcelo Burlon clothing items from TheDoubleF that you must have a look at:

 

Marcelo Burlon Clothing Items From TheDoubleF

Jackets

Marcelo Burlon County of Milan is famous for its hip style of comfortable streetwear that is casual and fashionable. Bestsellers from the County of Milan collections have always been the jackets. Meant to suit all genders, the jackets in the County of Milan collection represents the hip and street culture and borrows touches from the 80s while walking along with the current trends. Items such as the Black cropped Denim Jacket and the Light-blue cropped Denim Jackets set the example.  

Sweatshirts

Staying true to its original style, County of Milan

sweatshirts give’s a casual and sporty feel with a dash of the splendor of fashion. Bringing in the comfort of a sweatshirt and switching it up a notch with crazy graphical illustrations, the County of Milan sweatshirt collections make looking fashionable easy. Items of clothing, such as the Black Blazier Wings Sweatshirt and the Cropped Block Color Sweatshirt, with their oversized fit, graphical elements (for the former), and block colors (for the latter), brings out the true sporty fashion. 

 

Marcelo Burlon Clothing Items From TheDoubleF

 

Hoodies

Hoodies are one of the few clothing items that are liked by the larger population of the mass.

And rightly so, because of the comfort they provide. But hoodies are also a big part of the street-culture, which is why they are a colossal part of the County of Milan collection. The Pink Wings Hoodie gives the signature graphical look of Marcelo Burlon, entwining, once again, casual and eccentric. The Black Paillettes Hoodie, on the other hand, brings sequins back from the 1960s with a touch of modern culture. The bell-shaped sleeves, the red string, and the overall black sequin mix sporty, glamour, and street in a harmonious combination. 

 

Marcelo Burlon Clothing Items From TheDoubleF

 

There are more clothing items that the County of Milan has to offer –

such as T-shirts, like the Black open back t-shirt, or the Squared wings series, skirts like the Black Paillettes Mini Skirt and the Buttoned Mini Skirt, dresses, jeans, and many more. To get more of the best items of clothing from the designer Marcelo Burlon, visit TheDoubleF and step up on your street style.