September 2020 ~ Men's Fashion

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Controversial ‘Cultural Conundrum’ Divides World’s Top Chefs & Foodies

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

As glitter wine, kale smoothies, nutritional yeast, truffle oil and kombucha sweep the world, 'traditional' foodies have been both disgusted and delighted. These new-age trends – particularly the vegan ones – bring to mind a provocative question: how old must a dish be to be considered cultural?

Granted: when you're five plates (and seven beers) deep into a San Sebastian tapas mission and they whip out a cheeky Japanese "edamame" fusion sauce with your Galician Octopus, you're probably not going to be too upset.

But when your favourite café switches your fries for sweet potato ships (the audacity) you might be tempted to join those pushing back of the bastardization of their favourite meals.

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A marriage of convenience? Perhaps. An interesting question? Absolutely.

DMARGE spoke to a selection of lip-smacking experts to get the inside word.

Brett Jeffrey, chef at Sydney French restaurant Bistro St Jacques, told DMARGE, in his view, "If a certain tradition or dish gets passed down through a generation it becomes part of the history of that dish."

"When it becomes recognised as pertaining to a certain cultural group you would consider it part of their food culture."

Ben Groundwater, however, an Australian travel columnist, feature writer, tapas lover and host of Traveller’s podcast Flight Of Fancy, told DMARGE earlier this year that, in his eyes, food doesn't need to be old to be cultural.

“If a country or a city has begun embracing veganism in a real and organic way, going to that place and eating that food is most definitely a cultural experience. It’s just not traditional.”

“To me, culture is the here and now, it’s what people are interested in, what they’re eating and what’s popular right now. If a food scene has a history of innovation, which it does in, say, the Basque Country of northern Spain, then I would consider a movement towards veganism a very real part of that culture that travellers would want to experience.”

Gary Prebble, the owner of Bistro St Jacques told DMARGE much the same: though (by definition) 'new-age' food can’t be considered traditional, that doesn't mean it can't be cultural.

For Mr Prebble, a “groundbreaking dish” has “a special combination of elements including flavour, texture, aroma and taste that leaves a lasting impression.”

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Though some chefs (including the late Anthony Bourdain) have voiced their doubts over the degree to which it is possible to create a groundbreaking dish without "blood and spatter", as Matt Preston, award-winning food journalist, restaurant critic and TV personality once reminded DMARGE: 'cultural' dishes can be created with both vegan and non-vegan food (and vegan food isn't all that new, in many cases, anyway).

“I would argue that India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are awash with dishes that are culturally valued or adored above their role in nutrition. Whether that’s mustard oil in potato mash with green chilli and coriander in Bangladesh or daal in India (and elsewhere)."

"Chase the ingredient and you find dishes that take on huge significance all over the world – like hummus or ful medames in the Middle East.”

When it comes to beverages, Seedlip Founder, Ben Branson told DMARGE, "It’s hard to put a finger on exactly the maverick and magic needed to create an iconic beverage."

"Just like building a perfect cocktail, it’s a delicate recipe of a little bit of timing, a little bit of luck, a big splash of hard work and a lot of understanding on where the world’s at and what consumers want."

As French lawyer and gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once said in the 1800s: "The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, than the discovery of a new star."

We can't argue with that (not with our mouths full, anyway).

The ‘Gender’ Sneaker Problem Sportswear Giants Continue To Ignore

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

Sportswear brands, both unintentionally and quite deliberately, have often found themselves at the forefront of social movements throughout history.

For example, Adidas co-founder Adi Dassler persuaded Jesse Owens to wear his shoes during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, signing the first sponsorship for a male African-American athlete in the midst of Nazi Germany right under Hitler's nose. More recently, Nike doubled down on their support of Colin Kaepernick – whose anti-police brutality protests drew criticism, particularly from the President – even after Trump supporters started publically burning Nike sneakers.

Yet despite being generally forward-thinking corporate citizens, a rather archaic tradition sportswear companies continue to adhere to (that would also be an incredibly easy thing for them to fix) is how they continue to make sneakers in both men's and women's sizing.

While it would going a bit far to suggest there are no physical differences between men and women, the reality is that few sneakers have significantly different designs between their men's and women's cuts (particularly the fashion-focused ones). The main difference is the size range... Or looks, more pertinently.

For years, women have often got the short end of the stick when it comes to sneaker releases. Some brands, like Supreme, Palace and adidas' Yeezy sneakers, simply only offer men's styles. Some brands have offered female-specific colourways or releases in the past – Puma's Fenty Creeper collaboration with Rhianna immediately comes to mind – but the vast majority of them tend to be pretty uninspired.

Until now, that is. Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton creative director Virgil Abloh has led the charge, deliberately restricting some of his ultra-hyped releases with Nike to women's sizes only, including a collaboration with tennis legend Serena Williams. The designs are so good it's got many men wearing women's shoes, most notably football superstar Neymar Jr., who donned a pair of Abloh's Air Jordan IVs. (Lucky he's got small feet).

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Looks like the shoe is on the other foot (pun intended): whereas female sneaker fans were forced to wear men's sneakers, it looks like men are having to squeeze into women's sizes in order to stay fresh.

Our argument is that the whole idea of delineating men's and women's sizes in something as straightforward as sneakers just doesn't make much sense. By all means, if shoes have a functional difference between men and women's styles (for instance, when it comes to modern athletic sneakers), then have different sizes/models – but for things like Jordans, Stan Smiths or Chucks, it seems like a hold-out from a bygone era.

It's not as if there's some sort of major price differential, either. Take these Gucci New Ace low-tops being sold by Sneakerboy for both 'men' and 'women' – same price, same design, just different labels. Hell, they use exactly the same image for both listings.

Surely brands would make more money and save themselves a whole lot of hassle if they just streamlined their offerings, sold shoes in a broad size range, and didn't attach unnecessary gendered labels to their products? It's both the progressive and financially savvy thing to do if you ask us.

But we don't want to put our feet in our mouths...

‘Human’ Relationship Skill That Could Massively Boost Your Dating Success

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

The dumpster fire that's been 2020 thus far would be enough to make anyone cry – but it seems many men are still bottling it up.

That's the takeaway from this thread on Reddit's /r/dating_advice, where one woman shared what should be a rather common-sense take about men being in touch with their emotions that's unexpectedly unearthed many of the reasons straight men are still reluctant to completely open up.

"I really like when men (young or old) are able and open to crying, and showing other emotion[s]," she starts.

"A huge turn off for me is when guys want to act super tough and prideful, and carry a huge ego. I absolutely hate the macho BS. I really appreciate when guys can just be vulnerable for a second. I enjoy being that emotional support for someone."

"Men are emotional creatures too – emotions are not women-specific! I think that because of this standard that men feel obligated to live up to, it causes them to bottle up their feelings instead of experiencing them and then they lash out in anger, which gives men the 'aggressive' stereotype or label. I think that if society allowed men to communicate and express their feelings in a safe way, then men wouldn't experience this stigma."

Pretty uncontroversial, right? You'd think wrong. While many men and women agreed with the poster, many men shared how they think this drive for men to be more 'emotional' isn't as straight-forward as one might think.

"As much as I would love to believe you, too many guys have had a bad experience where the instant they open up emotionally to a girl she loses interest," one man responded.

"Trust me, I would love to talk about how I feel to a romantic partner. But it seems like the instant we do, we’re viewed as childish, and insecure."

"Yeah no," another bluntly rebutted. "I opened up to a girl once... and she suddenly magically lost interest in me, after being super into me for months."

"I don’t try to show my emotions anymore. It’s always been thrown back at my face," another added.

"I was actually raised to show emotions freely and had to stop doing it to have any kind of relationship success at all," another related. "I can't count the number of times I've been encouraged to share emotions only to have what I told them held against me unfairly."

"Men, look up the studies on this. Most women say that want this but do not like it. Look up the polls and studies," one Reddit user suggested.

As it stands, the science isn't settled on whether or not women prefer or dislike sensitive men. A 2014 study from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel for example suggested that women don’t find 'responsiveness' in men to be appealing. Conversely, there's plenty of evidence that suggest the opposite is true, such as this Canadian survey from 2018.

Anecdotally, it seems as if many men feel as if what women say they want and what they actually want don't match up.

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There were also plenty of men who agreed with the poster or had a more nuanced take on the matter.

"If a girl doesn't want me to show my emotional side or gets irritated by such, they aren't the girl for me," one Redditor concluded.

We'd argue that the debate shouldn't be framed around showing emotions or not, but about being authentic. The core issue at play here is that men feel obliged to bottle things up – and on the flip side, feel pressure to express themselves emotionally when they're not comfortable doing so. What should be more important is not how vulnerable men allow themselves to be, but how authentically they're expressing themselves, rather than expressing themselves in a way that they feel society forces them to, or the way others want.

So cry if you feel like it, or not – just make sure you're just doing you, and not following some script.

‘Perfect’ Italian Riviera Photo Proves Why Everyone Should Visit Tuscany Once

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

Italy has had a busy year. From stunning Florence photos to 17th-century wine windows to $1,000 tourist fines in Sardinia, the Mediterranean heel has really been kicking.

However, those cultural shunts all pale in comparison to the following Italian Riviera photo which – besides giving you a severe case of FOMO – proves why everyone should visit Tuscany once.

Posted by Hotel Pellicano, one of the most coveted stretches of Tuscany (and a classy celebrity favourite), the image shows a sun-drenched terrace of loungers, umbrellas and San Pelligrino mineral water.

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Though this scene wouldn't look out of place in Sydney's Eastern suburbs, it has a certain joie de vivre Australia so far can only mimic (Coogee currently gives it a good run for its money, but while Wylie's Baths has the Orlebar Brown swimwear and Vespas it lacks Hotel Pellicano's signature sprezzadura).

The caption simply reads: "What summer should look like" – a narrow-minded cliché we can't help but agree with.

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It's not the first time Hotel Pellicano's glory has been plastered over Instagram. Just as European summer was beginning to heat up earlier this year (and as 'hard' lockdowns came into effect around the globe), cool curator Type 7 shared a tribute to the place.

"Summer Sunday memories."

Located in Tuscany’s Maremma region, Hotel Pellicano was a source of inspiration for the late Slim Aarons, whose images of the rich at play remain the benchmark of Cultured Luxury.

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The way we were in 1973 and will always be 😎 #livingladolcevita #hotelilpellicano 📷 Slim Aarons

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Hotel Pellicano began in 1965, when two lovers, a charismatic American socialite and dashing British aviator, created a romantic hideaway in a secret cove, and if 2020 bookings are anything to go by, the tale is set to continue.

Intrigued? Glamorous friends, delicious azure seas, rolling hills and moonlight parties await. Just not this year (if you're an Australian, anyway).

Gucci’s Star-Studded Men’s Tailoring Campaign Upturns 2020’s ‘Predictable’ Fashion Scene

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

Gucci is a byword for luxury. The almost century-old brand has a long and storied history of fashion innovation, and under current men's creative director Alessandro Michele, Gucci's supremacy in the world of luxury fashion has been catapulted to new heights.

Michele's brought a unique 'geek chic' vibe to the house, unearthing the kitschiest and wildest fashion trends of the 70s and applying a youthful, iconoclastic edge. Another feature of modern Gucci menswear has been its willingness to blur gender boundaries – celebrities like Harry Styles and Jared Leto pushing androgyny to the forefront of the public consciousness.

Gucci's latest tailoring campaign charts a different course, however. The irreverent retro aesthetic that's become a trademark of the brand remains stronger than ever, but Gucci has surprised fashion fans by unveiling a suite of incredibly masculine, eminently wearable suiting – and getting some of the music's most fashionable (and talented) figures to exhibit their work.

Shot by cult photographer and director Harmony Korine (of Spring Breakers and The Beach Bum fame) in a spectacular modernist mansion in Los Angeles, the campaign features rappers (and good friends) A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator gallivant around in slick Gucci suits with legendary punk rocker Iggy Pop and his pet parrots. It's an incredibly idiosyncratic yet surprisingly fitting campaign that also shows off how Gucci's tailoring excellence.

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All three musicians are well-known for their sartorial chops. A$AP Rocky is widely considered one of the most fashion-forward celebrities in the world and has modelled for names like Raf Simons, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein. Tyler, the Creator is also a larger-than-life style icon, having launched his own highly successful clothing label Golf Le Fleur and collaborating with brands like Lacoste, Converse and Suicoke: it makes sense that Rocky would rope his mate in on this haute couture joint.

Pairing them up with Iggy Pop was a masterstroke by Korine. While Iggy might be better known for performing sans shirt, the 73-year-old still exudes a youthful vigour and nose for fashion that most people a third his age fail to. He too is no stranger to the world of luxury fashion – famously donning a Dior handbag and dress for T Magazine back in 2011.

Gucci's never been accused of being boring but some of their contemporary looks are hard to wrap your head around unless you're really into fashion. This campaign emphasises that the Italian fashion titan isn't just glitz and gimmick, though: Gucci still know how to make a bloody good suit that just about anyone would look good in. These designs perfectly blend old school tailoring know-how with a touch of humour and swathes of retro cool.

In a year that's been incredibly challenging for the fashion industry, this campaign is a breath of fresh air. Gucci has a sense of humour as well as an unparalleled sense of style – we just can't wait to see these suits in the flesh.

‘Lazy Lunching’: The European Food Trend Sweeping Sydney Suburbs

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

Australia has a Europe fetish. Travellers return with tales of Old World debauchery (Cycling without helmets! Sunbaking topless! Staying up past midnight!) and every year plans are made to escape a Sydney or Melbourne winter for the Greek Islands; The Amalfi Coast; Capri.

This year was different.

Rather than giving Australians a suntan, all Aussies have received from Mykonos and co. is a severe case of FOMO.

There is one upside to the pandemic though. As 'hard' social distancing measures give way to debates on how many feet our towels will be away from each other this summer at the beach, Australia is also – thanks to the work from home revolution – learning to embrace some of the 'cultural' habits we typically go to Europe to experience.

Australians have finally cottoned onto Europe's oldest lunch trick, and all it took was a pandemic...

That habit? Eating lunch at a slower pace – a habit, broadly speaking, seen all over continental Europe.

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The Sydney Morning Herald recently reported lazy lunching is now catching on in Australian suburbia.

"In the midst of the pandemic, suburban restaurants are booming," (SMH).

Mosman fine-dining restaurant Ormeggio at The Spit is reportedly "planning to open for all-day dining to cope with the demand," with co-owner Anna Pavoni telling The Sydney Morning Herald, "We've been at The Spit for 11 years and we've never had a winter like this."

"We're doing better than we were at this time last year, we're finding our weekdays are almost as busy as our weekends because people are working from home and keen to come out to lunch or they're able to make a six o'clock dinner because they're not commuting," Ms Pavoni told The Sydney Morning Herald.

The Sydney Morning Herald also cites restaurant booking platformTheFork statistics which show Lunch reservations now make up 41 per cent of all bookings in Mosman, up from 31 per cent before the lockdown.

"In Curl Curl," meanwhile, "lunch reservations have increased to 43 per cent of all bookings since April, up from 21 per cent at the beginning of the year, and in Katoomba, they make up 37 per cent of bookings, up from 27 per cent," The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

Adam Carr from Seven Miles Coffee Roasters in Manly Vale, a suburb in Sydney's Northern Beaches, tells DMARGE customers are having more leisurely coffees too.

"One of the key trends we’ve seen at the roastery is the shift in volume from CBD to suburban cafes."

Though Seven Miles Coffee Roasters has experienced "regrettable losses" during 2020, Mr Carr tells DMARGE "we’ve seen a remarkable recovery."

"We have seen an increase in the overall number of coffees served in our café window, We are also seeing a trend towards people sitting down and enjoying their coffees more and more, which is great."

As for whether the trend will be maintained into the future, Mr Carr says: "We do believe that suburban cafes [will] continue to do well."

"We think that supporting a local community in this way is an incredibly healthy thing, and while we do hope that business returns to the CBD businesses soon, we hope that patronage in local areas continues!"

Associate professor in work and organisational studies at the University of Sydney Angela Knox told The Sydney Morning Herald this pattern could last for years after the pandemic.

"People working remotely are still taking their breaks and going to local restaurants and pubs instead of doing that in the inner city where they were working."

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Ms Pavoni told The Sydney Morning Herald lifestyle changes have also played a role.

"Because no one's in the office, they're able to come in at 4pm for a negroni and start their night, it helps us spread out the business to the floor and kitchen. Before COVID-19, people coming in before 6pm was impossible."

"We've just made the decision we're going to open for all-day dining on Friday and Saturday, as well as Sunday, so we'll take bookings throughout the afternoon," said Ms Pavoni.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, this comes in a slightly more downbeat broader context: "Overall, restaurant bookings in NSW are down 25 per cent since before the lockdown, while they are down about 50 per cent nationally."

Food for thought.

Australian ‘Designer Dog’ Trend Driving Pooch Prices Barking Mad In 2020

September 30, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

Dogs are man's best friend. And we all need a friend right now in 2020, when the state of the world is enough to make anyone feel lonely and sad.

It seems as if many Aussies are on the same wavelength, too. Not only have dog adoptions dramatically increased since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but now prices for puppies from breeders are absolutely skyrocketing – particularly those for 'designer' dog breeds, ABC News reports.

'Designer dogs' are nothing new: while dogs have been crossbred for centuries in order to develop new breeds or produce desired traits, a particular trend that started in the 90s was to crossbreed poodles with other dog breeds in order to take advantage of the hypoallergenic qualities of its fur with other traits from other breeds. Labradoodles and the like are incredibly common household pets in Australia – where there's more than one dog for every seven people.

According to Australian Dog Lover, the most popular dog breed in Australia is a 'designer dog' breed, the cavoodle. Other designer dog breeds also feature in their list of top 20 breeds. They're particularly popular with families, although it seems as if 2020's puppy craze is being led by singles or couples instead.

Before the pandemic you could normally expect to spend anywhere from a few hundred bucks for an 'oodle' from a pet store to something in the low thousands for a puppy from a breeder, but 2020 has seen demand soar. Breeders around the country are now selling designer dog puppies for upwards of $10,000. DMARGE was able to find a seller in Port Macquarie, NSW selling 'miniature golden bordoodle' puppies for $7,500 each – as of publishing, all these little cuties have sold out.

But the issue that's really concerning here isn't whether Australians are getting ripped off by these insane puppy prices, it's whether or not this demand is driven by good intentions – or people just looking for a 'quick fix' for loneliness and boredom during social distancing restrictions. Will people abandon their puppies once we're allowed to go back outside again, or will they keep their furry friends for the long haul?

A relatively recent case study was sparked by the 1996 live-action remake of Disney's classic canine film 101 Dalmatians. The film's success spurred a huge spike in demand for Dalmatian puppies, which many owners subsequently gave up for adoption after realising that 'a dog's not just for Christmas'. Many Dalmatians were euthanised, outraging animal rights groups. It was a particularly cruel phenomenon – puppies bred to meet fleeting demand only to end up having their lives cut short thanks to human hubris.

Thankfully, the stats so far don't seem to indicate that worst-case scenario, RSPCA NSW's Kieran Watson told DMARGE.

"Our surrender stats this year have fallen across the board in comparison to last year, which is promising to see thus far. It is possible surrender stats may rise when people return to work fulltime, but RSPCA NSW will always be there with our doors open to help any animal in need... currently we have seen a decrease in surrenders."

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"It is important for people to make sure the pet they are bringing into their household is right for them now and into the future," Watson relates.

"All puppies and kittens are cute when they are little, but they might grow into large energetic animals that will need a lot of attention and care. Please make sure you know where your animal is coming from, which can be ensured by visiting the property where the dog is housed to see its living conditions, potentially meeting the mother and father if possible to see if there are any health concerns, and asking for any medical or vaccination records. It is important to also factor in that desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, and other medical assessments may not be part of the price so you might be up for additional costs in the near future."

Now excuse me – I need to go home and feed my shiba inu.

Why Seiko Remains One Of Australia’s Most Loved Watch Brands

September 29, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

This article was produced in partnership with Gregory Jewellers

Think Japanese and you’ll think quality. The technologically advanced country is the home of some of the most revered brands in the world, noted for their reliability, design and value for money. Those very qualities and attributes can be applied to one of its greatest time-telling exports; Seiko, and there’s plenty more besides that have generated the watchmaker a cult-like following in Australia.

Indeed, Seiko is one of the most searched for watch brands in the country and has spawned a community of Seikonites, all able to spot specific models on the wrists of their peers from a distance.

Unashamedly and unequivocally Japanese in its approach to watchmaking, Seiko produces watches that you can truly rely upon to perform whenever you need them to, and won’t have you worrying if they’ll ever break.

Here’s why the brand is so well-loved Down Under.

It’s no secret that that typical Australian will spend a vast majority of their daily life outside, and a large chunk of that will be spent in the water. To this regard, Seiko is an obvious choice for a water-loving watch companion. The company is renowned for its dive watches, which have only improved ever since they were first introduced in 1965. Today, Seiko watch families such as the Prospex are perfect for any water-dwelling Australians, with a range of models – available from Gregory Jewellers – offering a range of features.

The Prospex Black Series Limited Edition, lovingly nicknamed “Sumo”, for example, rocks a rubber strap (perfect for getting wet) and puts legibility above all else: an orange minute hand makes reading the time in the dark much easier. Seiko has also made things easy for you, the wearer, when it comes to power. You can forget ever needing to remember to wind it up, as this Limited Edition Prospex runs on solar power and be store enough energy to keep it running for 6 months. Chronograph sub-dials display the amount of electrical power remaining alongside 60-minute and 1 / 5 second counters.

But if you’re not going to be diving to great depths and will instead simply jump in the water for the odd swim, the Prospex SPB143J will serve as the perfect all-rounder, being able to transition from everyday dress watch – thanks to its steel bracelet, fuss-free dial and 40.5mm case – to a commander of the sea with a water-resistance rating of 200-metres.

On the topic of fuss-free dials, it’s a trend you’ll notice across Seiko’s entire range of watches. The company does away with over-complicated dials, instead, letting the design of the watch – and naturally, the time – speak for itself. With regards to design, Seiko makes sure to stay on-trend, which is nowhere better exemplified than with the Prospex SPB103J; a gorgeous green dialled number. Green dials are one of the hottest things in horology right now, and Seiko’s entry offers everything you could need, without a five-figure price tag.

The cost of owning a Seiko watch is something that is sometimes tough to believe. Rarely are you going to need to spend over $2,000 at the most for a Seiko. When you take into account the exemplary build-quality of the watches, combined with in-house movements (something even higher tier watch brands can’t always lay claim to) and watches that look fantastic, you’ll struggle to wonder how Seiko manages to keep the price so low.

The affordable price point offered by Seiko means you could easily own a collection for different uses. We’ve already covered the Prospex for its nautical credentials, but what about something for more formal occasions? That’s where the Presage Automatic 39mm steps in. Simple yet elegant, minimalistic yet beautiful, the Presage is the very embodiment of Japanese culture. With its uncluttered dial – available in white or blue – and stainless steel bracelet, it’s the ideal timepiece to team with a suit or blazer and chino combination.

And what about the Australian who loves to travel? Arriving in a new destination and subsequently, a new time zone means the watch has to come off your wrist to have its time adjusted.

With watches such as the Seiko Astron, adjusting the time has never been easier: simply press a button and hands will automatically move to the new local time thanks to a GPS connection. Better still, the Astron is completely solar-powered, which, considering Australia is subject to plentiful sunlight, means you’ll never have to worry about changing a battery ever again.

An extensive range of Seiko watches can be found at Gregory Jewellers that include the models mentioned above, along with other equally interesting and captivating pieces.

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Joe Rogan Kickstarts Controversy With ‘Miserable’ Vegan Guest Revelation

September 29, 2020DMARGE, fashion, mens fasionNo comments

Joe Rogan hasn't made a career out of controversy, but he rarely shies away from it.

The comedian and MMA commentator's ultra-successful podcast The Joe Rogan Experience features guests from all walks of life: scientists and pseudoscientists; celebrities and freaks; even politicians like Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang. The colourful 'psychonaut' is far more interested in hosting interesting discussions than having an explicit agenda, and his choices in guests and conversation topics regularly raise eyebrows.

One group which Rogan has consistently clashed with is vegans. While Rogan espouses keeping an open mind and is no stranger to alternative diet measures (he's a fan of things like mushroom coffee and fasting, as well as having tried the carnivore diet) he's consistently demonstrated a marked scepticism of veganism (despite, when push came to shove, admitting it is possible to be healthy on a vegan diet, after talking to The Game Changers co-producer James Wilks).

Two more recent guests of his – high-profile vegans who have since quit the no-meat lifestyle – have got vegans particularly peeved.

Firstly, Rogan invited singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus on his podcast, who went from being one of the most high-profile celebrity vegans out to eating fish on the regular, explaining to Rogan that she felt mentally fatigued on a vegan diet and improved once introducing omega-3 from fish into her intake. This infuriated vegans, who were quick to criticise Cyrus' (and Rogan's) reasoning. Just as that storm died down, Rogan invited controversial boxer Mike Tyson onto the podcast, too – who related that eating vegan made him "miserable" and claimed that all the kale he was eating was poisoning his blood.

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Dave Asprey, well-known 'health hacker' and founder of Bulletproof Coffee, suggests that Tyson's story isn't just hyperbole.

"Here’s what happens when you go vegan: for the first six weeks, as your cell membranes lose potency from omega-6, your body freaks out and releases more thyroid hormone, which temporarily makes you feel good. Then, that compensating factor stops working, and you begin the long slow decline into weakness, brain fog, joint pain, kidney stones, and acting like a jerk most of the time (if you don’t believe me, just wait for the comments on this post)," he cheekily adds.

"Look, it happened to me. I was a devout raw vegan... Eat what you are supposed to be made out of. A diet that is at least 50% undamaged healthy fats in the right ratios. That means grass-fed butter, grass-fed meat, egg yolks, and collagen. The rest of your diet can be vegetables that don’t act as kryptonite for you... most plants want to kill you, especially kale. Your genetics and your gut bacteria are going to tell you which plants are safe for you to eat. The list won’t be as long as you think it is."

Kale and vegans go together like gym bros and overnight oats. The leafy green has enjoyed a huge revival in recent years thanks to its versatility and nutritional benefits, being filled with vitamins and fibre alongside other goodies. However, it comes with some serious strings attached: it can affect your thyroid and damage your metabolism, The Daily Meal relates. It's also a notorious bioaccumulator of poisonous heavy metals, Delish reports.

Asprey and Rogan are both big advocates of the keto diet, and are both pretty committed carnivores, so it's worth keeping that in mind. The counter-point to the argument they're framing is that both Cyrus and Tyson potentially had other deficiencies in their diet or lifestyle that were causing their discomfort... And while kale can be quite bad for people with an under-active thyroid, it's not as if it's the only food vegans can eat.

The reality is that the science isn't settled in regards to dieting. Trends are cyclical and ever-evolving: we've gone from the 'fat-free' fear of the 80s and 90s to embracing high-fat diets like keto, for example. Veganism might be all the rage now but what will the health and nutrition landscape look like in half a century's time? It's hard to say.

As long as we can keep enjoying kale chips with our ribeyes, we're happy.

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