An everyday wristwatch is more than just an accessory — it’s a practical tool expected to perform consistently through office hours, rainy commutes, and weekend errands alike. Choosing the right one means weighing durability, comfort, readability, and long-term reliability, not just how it looks on your wrist. The market spans a surprisingly wide range of options, from simple battery-powered pieces to hand-wound mechanical watches. Many people…
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Many of you know that one of my top grooming priorities is my beard. I went bald in my mid 20’s and only had facial hair to care for. I take my beard game very seriously. That’s why I use Scotch Porter beard care products. They are a black owned brand that has (wait for it) over 1,200 ingredients on their “no list” this ensures the…
Between the climate, temperature, and weather in the season of fall, it makes for some of the best fashion in the year. Whether you live in a cold place or a warm place, autumn is when it cools down before the winter arrives and the holidays are upon us. It’s no surprise that some of the best looking and feeling clothes are designed for the fall.…
Our parents define our fashion sense from birth until about five years old. Whatever they dressed us in were the clothes we wore for the day. As we entered grade school, we developed a sense of independence and individuality that prompted us to want input in what we wore. Although our style choices were questionable, they gave us confidence and a sense of belonging. Then, we…
When it comes to fun things to see and do, California seems to have it all. Name your thrill, choose an interest, or pick an activity, and you can find it somewhere in the Golden State. With this in mind, it’s no surprise so many folks love visiting California. While you’ve probably flown into LAX or SFO and ventured out into those cities, we suggest another…
When it’s time to pack for a trip, there are some essential items that you shouldn’t forget. The enjoyment you have on a trip will really vary based on how you feel and how you feel can greatly change based on what you have with you. If you have too much, you will be fatigued and weighed down. If you don’t have the essentials, you could…
Fall is in full swing. It’s time to put away your shorts, t-shirts, short-sleeve button-ups, lightweight pants, and sandals and make the wardrobe transition for the cooler season. Most fashion-forward men (and women) would agree that Fall is one of the best times of year to showcase your sense of style. From layering to selecting clothes and shoes of various materials, textures, patterns, and colors, Autumn…
Notoriously dapper
Notoriously Dapper is a body positive style guide for men created by style maven Kelvin Davis.
Kelvin has been featured in a numerous amount of top ranked media sources such as The New York Times, Glamour Magazine, BuzzFeed, The Daily Dot, Dazed Magazine, The New York Post and Huffington Post.
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