Daily Musk: Team Drake

Gents,

Two things:
1) The Great Musk Debate started by Von Kleinschmidt rages on. First, the Gentlemen chimed in their thoughts. Now, the ladies are throwing in their scented kerchiefs. But we need more. If you're a lass who prefers her man covered head-to-toe in Lynx (a.k.a. "The Essex Shower") or smelling like a Scotsman fresh off a Dumfries dairy farm, we need your thoughts in the comments section.

2) This comes courtesy of the good Gentlemen of iHearditon, a superb new website that will give all y'all youngins the hot new tunes you need to keep an ear to.

Now why would I, EtG, endorse a video that unabashedly objectifies women? Because it unabashedly objectifies some damn finnnnne women, that's why. And it's a hot track.



Have a brilliant holiday weekend and stay chivalrous.

A presto,
EtG

Daily Musk: Von Kleinschmidt

Fair Reader,

Fellow Gentleman and chum Von Kleinschmidt has managed to do the necessary - put his humorous, somewhat depraved but altogether charming thoughts on the online platform.

I implore you to follow his blog and his tweets.

As a taste, here is his stance on cologne:

"European men wear fragrances. They sit around in speedos and watch Formula 1 racing. Classic American men can and should be immaculately tailored, but mainly, we’re busy riding horses, kicking ass and running/ruining the world here. Thanks, but we’ll let our women fret over such details as scent. American men smell of mild perspiration and domination."

PvK and EtG are both European. Neither of us look like this when on Main Beach (Ibiza, not so much).

Being that I am partially European - as is Herr Kleinschmidt, lest he forget - a Gentelman's musk is no afterthought. I take note on what I wear and how I smell, especially when I am out "riding horses, kicking ass," punching badgers, betting my children and pants at Atlantic City, and doing other things that Herr Kleinschmidt typifies as being "American." I don't wear speedos and I have yet to grasp the purpose of Formula 1 racing (or Nascar, for that matter). But I like the way I smell after my morning man-spritz of Tiffany for Men's cologne. And you know what, Herr Kleinschmidt? So does the badger that I'm punching.

A presto,

EtG

Daily Musk: Goths

Fair Reader,

Although I don't necessarily agree with the ethos and fashion of the "Goth," I nevertheless appreciate their love of the outdoors. As this fabulous website "Goths in Hot Weather" will attest, Goths enjoy a good day out on the square as much as your average and normally dressed Nick and Nora.

Ciao,
EtG

Jordan and Thighs

Fair Reader,

Your Gentleman scribe is in a bit of a bind, for he does not know what to write about. Should I lash out on the gubernatorial caddishness that's taking place in South Carolina? On the shocking passing of Ed McMahon?

As my father, Allan the Gent, once said to me: When all else fails, write about Jordan and thighs.


Luckily for me, these two topics intertwined recently. Jordan, a.k.a Katie Price, was recently tossed by husband Peter Andre and left to mend her heart in her typically pikey way. That is, boffing Maltese blokes donned in Burberry swim thongs while in Ibiza, guzzling Smirnoff Ices, and of course, criticizing people's thighs. From The Times:

Last week, the Partying of Heartbreak was confined to this country, with wall-to-wall tabloid coverage of Jordan blearily knocking back brightly coloured drinks, and getting into forensically reported contretemps with fellow clubbers in the toilets (“I’m going to cut your f***ing face!” “You’ve got massively fat thighs!”

We all have our way of dealing with a recent smash-up. Jordan - thigh attacks aside - is doing it up the only way she knows fit. While some opt to spend their time mending broken hearts eating funyuns in the isolation of their flats, Jordan meets men who say "me, you, bathroom, sex, now, no?" and most likely accepts their invitations. And you know what? Bless. Then again, doing so while your ex-husband is at home with your four kids isn't entirely kosher (FYI, Jordan's maternal grandmother was Jewish. Bless). And blindly attacking other people's thighs is downright inhumane in EtG's book.

Nevertheless, if you are in grief and in need of a pick-me-up, go out and have a good time. And of course, don't be a complete slag. Be a lady when it comes to snogging and thigh-blasting.

Ciao for now,
EtG

Father's Day Gift Ideas from the Momentum of Failure

Chaps,

Father's Day is this coming Sunday. If you're like me, you usually take the occasion to help your dad pay off his gambling debts at the Casino de Monte-Carlo and his bar tab at Dorian's Red Hand.
But a Gentleman can always give his dad something much more meaningful and swanky.

One of my favorite new blogs right now is "The Momentum of Failure," which features a hip assembly of apparel ideas suitable for any Gent. Enclosed are a few suggestions from Herr Price of "Momentum", which I felt would tickle any father (not literally, you degenerate).

If your dad needs a new wallet

Jack Spade Twill Happy Fathers Day Wallet


Herr Price writes:
When I got my first Jack Spade bag, I thought I was one urbane mothereffer. I flaunted that thing with a cocky strut and more self-confidence than the world’s strongest man. That was until I went to NYC for the first time and saw how way more chic everyone was than me. Maybe dad can have the same fleeting feeling of “coolness” with a Jack Spade Wallet ($95). I just don’t think he cares for such nonsense.

If you have the duckets to splurge on your Father... of if you still want to thank him for paying for your barrister for when you were tried for "accidentally" stalking Katherine Helmond.

Billykirk Overnight Travel Bag
Herr Price (of Denver) writes:
Okay so last night was a whole slew of fun, but one of the best parts about a Red Rocks event is watching the hippies cart in bags full of crap for the night’s festivities. Last night I swear that these three dirtballs brought their laundry. Seriously, they had 4 trash bags full of stuff, PLUS what looked like the cushions from their couch. Gross, man. What happened to packing a simple Overnight-sized Bag ($345) with a thermos, a small padded seat, some snacks, and maybe a light jacket? Come on people. Have a little class.

If your dad either a) likes to drink or b) has been reading Blood Meridian and fancies himself a scalphunter.

Stallion Tequila Herr Price writes:
I’ve been trying to get better about not going to the grocery store on the daily, but it’s proving a futile effort at the moment. I find something calming walking up and down the aisles. Oh well. It’s not that big of a deal. The real danger lies when I go to Argonaut and start browsing the boxed wine and tequila sections. I may go with a $10 box of Vella before I splurge on Stallion Tequila ($68), but the day that happens is coming closer and closer. I’ve gotta think about possibly maybe perhaps curbing this thing…

If your dad is a true Gent and is staunchly against this "No Tie to the Workplace" bollox that's all the rage nowadays.

Raw Silk Ties From JPress
Herr Price writes (NOTE the classy shout-out):
In a couple of days, my newest and I’ve gotta say classiest friend, Ed The Gent, and I will be working on a collaboration of what a gentleman should own in the coming Summer months. In cooking up my list, something from JPress was undoubtadly going to slip on there. Whether it be these Raw Silk Ties ($52) or another of their phenomenal items is still up in the air, but something, some..THING, will get on there. Stay tuned.

For the dad who likes to grill and eat pizza.

Mario Batali Chianti Red Pizza Stone

Herr Price writes:
My mom had never heard of grilled pizza before this past weekend. I have only had it once, but it’s really good and I’ve been meaning to make it again. With Father’s Day coming this NEXT weekend (I thought it was yesterday, and I was wrong), I’m thinking of either making it for the pops or snagging him his own Pizza Stone ($100) so he can make it for the family anytime he wants.

Other ideas from the Momentum of Failure:
J Press Greenbrier Shave Cream

Helly Hansen Duffel Bag

Sperry Top-Sider Bahama Chukka

Bobby Jones Striped Ribbon Strap Watches

I trust these suggestions will give you the urge to get your Father a decent gift. Or, at the very least, you would remember to send him a Happy Father's Day card.

Enjoy the holiday, and stay chivalrous.
EtG

Daily Musk

One reason why a Gent favors the Scotch house:

Daily musk: You sure you want to be a Gent?

From George Bernard Shaw:

“A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.”