Hair care for thinning hair by Nioxin

Craig tests products by Nioxin available at Mankind, specifically formulated for thinning hair.

Established in 1987 Nioxin now have a wide range of products for us guys that may be experiencing some thinning of their hair. With shampoos, conditioners, styling products and treatments created by a team consisting of biologists, chemists, pharmacologists and hairdressers, there's a full range of items to hep prevent further loss and encourage growth.

Today I'm trying out the Therm Activ Protector, the Definition Creme and the Niospray regular hold spray.

My hair is naturally quite curly and I regularly straightening it, which as we know can damage your hair, and if you're hair is thinning or a little weak, the last thing you really want to do is add heat and pull at it with straighteners!

So, in recognition of this Nioxin have created the Therm Activ Protector. This is a spray which when activated by heat will help protect your hair from heat damage and breakage.

A day of fine Whisky and Polo with Royal Salute

Craig shares his day with Royal Salute as their guest at the Coronation Polo Cup at Windsor Great Park.

As a leader in fine Whisky production, Royal Salute knows exactly what it takes to blend and produce some of the best whiskies in the world.

After the bottling of their first batch of blended whisky in June of 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elisabeth II, the brand have gone from strength to strength and 60 years later they created the Diamond Tribute blend in recognition of her 60th Anniversary as Queen of England.

A new smile with Your Smile Direct: Part 1

Craig visits the Your Smile Direct clinic for phase one of a new smile

When I was nine years old I was playing football at school. The ball was kicked from the other end of the pitch, it was mine! I watched the ball sale through the sky and ran backwards down the pitch to get control of it. I wasn't able to run fast enough and the ball came down directly above me. I kicked upwards with force and my right knee hit me square in the mouth breaking off an incisor at the root.

A football accident left me with a gap in my lower teeth

A summer suited look

Craig shares a summer look with suiting by Primark in this what I wore today blog post

We all know that Primark offers us great fashion and low prices, and you'll know from previous posts that what they offer is bang on trend, and that they've added some great suiting to their range.

Yoga Clothing Brand OHMME and Male Suicide

Craig meets with yoga Clothing brand OHMME and discusses how yoga can help prevent male suicide

Image belongs to the BBC, click image for their news story

If I can ask you one thing it's to read on. This is a very difficult subject and one that affects a huge proportion of our communities. It may even be affecting you right now.

When I was nine years old my Grandfather decided he had had enough of life and ended his own with a fist full of sleeping tablets. A few years later by best friend tied a rope to a rafter in his attic, put the other end around his neck and jumped out of the loft hatch.

Both of these deaths devastated people and both could have been prevented.

My Grand Father Peter who I miss to this day.

A city break in in Zaandam Amsterdam - Part One

Craig spends a few days in the Netherlands visiting Amsterdam and saying in the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam Hotel.

After getting bored with the usual two weeks on a sunbed in baking heat we decided it was time to get a bit more cultured and take some city breaks. With Budapest, Marrakesh, Reykjavik and Prague under our belts we decided it was time to visit Amsterdam.

I'll cover the trip in two posts as I simply have too much to tell you in one post, and I'd hate to bore you!

We all know about the drug culture and the red light districts, and I am sure that these two things have resulted in some couples deciding to give Amsterdam a miss. All I will say about this is that it's there if you want it, but it's so easily avoided and while we didn't go out of our way to make sure we didn't engage with these pursuits, we didn't see or here a single example of either. So be confident that if either of these things is offensive to you that it's not what Amsterdam is all about.

My top three shirts by Canali

Craig shares details of his top three shirts from Italian clothing company Canali and how he'd wear them.

A great shirt is a staple item in every mans wardrobe and we'd be lost without them. Canali, are a luxury Italian brand who offer a wide range of high quality shirting and have been doing so for over 80 years, so they know what they're talking about.

Still a family run business, they are serious about design and quality and still manufacture their clothing in Italy.

Today I want to share with you my top three shirts from Canali in this sponsored post, and show you how I'd style them with other items from their current range.

A day at the Henley Regatta with Bremont watches and Hackett London

Craig joins the team at Bremont watches at the Henley Royal Regatta wearing clothing by Hackett London

The Henley Royal Regatta is an annual British event first held in 1839, and is attended by the Royal family, boating enthusiasts and anyone who appreciated a great British day out.

I was invited as a guest of Bremont watches who are the official timers of the races and a sponsor of the event. If you love your timepieces and respect a great British brand that creates stunningly engineered, award winning chronometers, take a look at their range.

A super smart look at a super low price

Craig shows us what he wore today, wearing a navy suit, patterned shirt and brogues, all by Primark 

I wanted to look smart during my recent trip to the Netherlands but didn't want to spend a fortune doing so. For this sponsored post I wanted to share this latest look, entirely from Primark.

The Jermyn Street Catwalk show

Craig of That Dapper Chap shows us the menswear shown during London Fashion Week Men's Jermyn Street Catwalk show.

With over 25 brands participating in this seasons Jermyn Street catwalk show at London Fashion Week Men's it was set to be a great show. Hugely respected heritage brands such as New & Lingwood, Turnbull & Asser had pieces in the event alongside more contemporary and newer brands like Norwegian Rain and Sunspell.

Jaguar Pace Accelerate - Feel The Adrenaline

Craig attends the launch of Pace Accelerate, the new men's fragrance from Jaguar

Craig attends the launch of Jaguar Pace Accelerate at the Marylebone Hotel

Jaguar bill this brand new version of the best selling Pace fragrance as "an expression of true masculinity" and who am I to argue. The launch of this fresh, vibrant and citrussy fragrance took place at the Marylebone Hotel, a fittingly sophisticated venue.

The new bottle and packaging showcases the classic elements of the Jaguar car

What I Wore Today - A smart casual look from Primark Man

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares a smart casual look, wearing clothing from Primark Man in this What I Wore Today post

Well known for having some of the best fashion on the high street at prices that are unrivaled by it's competitors, Primark have gone from strength to strength.

No longer know for poor quality, the brand has taken huge steps to ensure that their customers not only get great value for money but also quality as good as other brands where you can pay much more.

Primark Man at Royal Ascot

Craig of That Dapper Chap and other top UK bloggers attend this years Royal Ascot as guests of Primark Man

In this sponsored post I'd like to share my experience of Royal Ascot and what myself and other bloggers in our group wore to the event.

If you've never been to Royal Ascot, I'd certainly recommend it! It's a great day of Horse racing, great food and of course champagne.

Every one knows that attendees of Royal Ascot are all dressed up to the nines and we were no different, but myself and six other UK bloggers got suited and booted without paying a fortune, and all arrived looking the part in suiting by Primark Man.

Not only did we look the part but we arrived in style too in our own helicopter! Well, it would have been rude not to!

Made to measure shirts with The Savile Row Company

Craig of That Dapper Chap shows us how easy it is to get a made to measure shirt online from The Savile Row Company

A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by The Savile Row Company, a brand established on Savile Row, London since 1938 and who have been making finely tailored shirts ever since.

This family run business now ship their shirts to over 80 countries worldwide and while the company also offers a range of suits, accessories and shoes, for this sponsored post I wanted to share details of their made to measure shirts.

Test Driving the new Jeep Compass in Portugal

Craig of That Dapper Chap travels to Portugal to test drive the new Jeep Compass on the streets and rocky hill sides

If you follow my Instagram account you may have seen my recent story where I documented my trip to Portugal where I got to view and test drive the new Jeep Compass.

Jeep in Portugal

Landing in Lisbon after a smooth flight we were quickly transported by the Jeep team to the Sheraton Hotel where we had an hour or two to chill out and unpack. Then it was time for the Jeep team to unveil the details of their latest offering via their #Recalculating presentation.

Guests from the media gather to hear the details of the Jeep Compass

The design comes into focus

John Smedley Knitwear

Craig of That Dapper Chap attends the John Smedley SS18 catwalk show for London Fashion Week Men's

 

With a huge claim that they are the oldest manufacturing factory in the world, John Smedley, an iconic heritage British brand are incredibly proud to say that every garment they produce comes with a 'Made in Great Britain' tag.

With a beautiful range of stunning luxury knitwear in an array of classic and contemporary styles and colours, I was excited to see what they are offering for SS18.

The venue for their catwalk show was London's Jermyn Street. Closed for the day and set with a huge catwalk. Guests, buyers, bloggers and stars arrived and took their seats for the show. 

The Classic Tan Briefcase from Niche Lane

Craig of That Dapper Chap styles and reviews the classic tan briefcase from Niche Lane

With the direct aim of creating a range of luxury bags that are both functional and stylish, Niche Lane achieve just that and offer a great selection of holdalls, briefcases, iPad cases, passport wallets and back packs.

Just 4 years since it was established the company have fans all over the world and one of those is me.

Alfa Romeo teams up with Hawes & Curtis

Craig of That Dapper Chap views the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and sees the suit designed by Hawes and Curtis to celebrate the launch

Since June 1910 Alfa Romeo, known then as Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili, have been making beautiful automobiles. Best known for it's significant contributions to racing driving, Alfa Romeo also offer less powerful cars for the likes of you and me. Still retaining the attention to detail, beautiful styling and performance.

The Giulietta is no different and I was really excited to get to know this particular model and get an insight into it's manufacture and the collaboration with Hawes and Curtis, who have created a suit showcase the design and detailing of the Giulietta.

What I Wore Today, with M&S

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares what he wore to this seasons London Fashion Week Men's, in collaboration with Marks & Spencer.

In past seasons at London Fashion Week Men's I've experienced snow, wind and rain. This time around it was nothing but blue skies and sunshine, which was most welcome, and made the couple of days that I attended an absolute pleasure.

Mini Me with Next Suiting

Craig of That Dapper Chap shows us suiting by Next in this 'Mini Me' Fathers Day blog post

Fathers Day, that one day every year where you get to do nothing! breakfast in bed, coffee on demand and full control of the TV remote control (if you're lucky) 

People tell me that my Son and I look alike, we have no real idea where his red hair comes from, maybe it's the Irish heritage, but in a lot of ways, especially our humour, our tendency to be a little grumpy in the mornings, and our style, we're very much alike. The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree.

Fathers Day gifts #FoundIt at Debenhams

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares his Fathers Day gifts from the Debenhams #FoundIt campaign

With Fathers Day just a few short days away it's a great opportunity for me to share some items that I've received as gifts for this sponsored post with Debenhams for their #FoundIt campaign.

With a huge number of gifts available for dapper Dads, sports lovers, the kitchen king or that big kid in your life there's sure to be something to suit Dad this year. My fave gift this year just has to be the Charbroil patio bistro barbecue, what Dad doesn't like to BBQ right!

What I Wore Today - Styling shoes by The Cano Shoe

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares what he wore today in a post where he styles the Benito sandals by The Cano Shoe and offers readers a 15% discount

It's the time of year when the boots get put to the back of the cupboard and we pull out footwear more suited to warmer weather. The Cano Shoe offers a really nice range of fine quality shoes, each pair hand woven by Mexican artisans dedicated to keeping the ancient tradition alive.

Offering a selection of both men's and women's shoes, the gents collection consists of three styles: Pancho Villa, Benito and Zapata. All three styles are available in different colours from black to red, like the Benito sandals that I am styling today.

British adventure brand Shackleton launches its Autumn/Winter 2017 Polar Collection

Craig of That Dapper Chap meets the gents behind British adventure brand Shackleton and shares details of their new AW17 Polar Collection

It's a bit warm right now to be thinking of kitting ones self out in heat retaining winter wear but if you're planning an expedition to the Arctic or even a city break to Iceland for the end of the year, Shackleton is one brand that you must consider.

Ex Royal Marine Aldo Kane is Shackleton's brand ambassador and models the latest collection

With ex Royal Marine Aldo Kane as the face of the AW17 collection, they have a great ambassador as he is a guy who knows just how the right clothing can make a difference, particularly in freezing temperatures. If he approves of the range I'm in no position to question the performance or integrity of their products!

New Glasses from Glasses Direct

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares his new London Retro Fitzroy glasses

As a bespectacled bloke it's good to see so many styles available for us visually challenged folk. Most of the week I do wear contact lenses, but they tend to feel dry in hot weather so I sometimes switch to glasses, and anyone who wears glasses knows it can be so difficult to find that perfect pair.

'Spend It Well' at the Marks & Spencer AW17 Catwalk Show

Craig of That Dapper Chap takes us to London for the Marks & Spencer Autumn/Winter 2017 Catwalk show and shares what's coming our way later in the year. 

Last week saw the Marks & Spencer catwalk show, and I was excited to receive an invitation from M&S CEO Steve Rowe. Of course I wanted to attend!

Upon entering the venue I grabbed a much needed cocktail and met up with some of the team, along with fashion folk and TV celebs. After catching up it was time for the show, and we weren't disappointed.

Arriving at the M&S AW17 Catwalk show

Get Preppy

Craig of That Dapper Chap shows us how to achieve the preppy style and stay on trend this summer.

One trend that I've spotted coming through stronger and stronger in the spring summer collections is the preppy style. While big brands like J Crew, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren have been champions of this style for years, it's becoming more mainstream, so I wanted to give you a little insight in to how you can achieve one of this summers key looks.