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SOUTH AFRICA
NOVEMBER 2013
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SOUTHAFRICA
NOVEMBER 2013
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HOW TO
UPGRADE
YOUR
SUMMER
STYLE
SUIT
UP
SUPER-
CHARGE
YOUR
BRAIN
MAN UP!
A GUIDE
TO LIFE
& other
stuff
FASHION
REPORT
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KHULI CHANA
ROBIN THICKE
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Features
65 / Guide: NEW RULES
GQ and Savanna talk you through the
modern man’s guide to smart living
96 / GQ Girl: NURIA NIEVA
The Spaniard whose curves are taking
the modelling world by storm
100 / GQ Man: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
We get the 20/20 Experience from the
patron saint of cool
106 / Report: SUPERCHARGED PILLS
The smart drugs hard-charging professionals
use to reach maximum potential
112 / Feature: NEILL BLOMKAMP
The dystopian South African director gives
us a glimpse through his lens on the world
14 / GQ starts here
16 / Feedback
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23 / Why we rate Jourdan Dunn
24 / The goods Turtle power
26 / Design Holding it down
28 / Fashion ed’s choice Colonial
30 / Man Chad le Clos
32 / The list Instagrammers to avoid
32 / Games Call of Duty: Ghosts
34 / Tech Secure hard drives
38 / Inside info Superheroes named Smith
43 / Taste The (home) bartender’s bible
48 / Wealth Passive investing
50 / Destination Namibia
54 / Exposure Fashion Week after party
59 / Music Joe Thomas; Nakhane Touré
62 / Books Ian Rankin and crime fiction
64 / Film The Fifth Estate; Oldboy
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82 / Fast lane Corolla: world best-seller
87 / Behaviour PIETER SMEDY
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88 / Humour JAY MARTEL
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90 / Sex SKYE CHATHAM
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92 / GQ&A SIPHIWE MPYE
with tech entrepreneur Stafford Masie
117 / Best-Dressed SA’s most stylish
136 / Advice Wardrobe essentials
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154 / Body The go-anywhere work-out
158 / Directory Where to get it
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Kayleen Schaefer
Writer
Pages 106 – 110
Kayleen Schaefer is a writer and
editor who focuses on health and
grooming. Her work has appeared
in Details, The New Yorker, and
ESPN The Magazine. She has
a master’s in journalism from
Northwestern University and,
after compiling this month’s
report, gave serious thought to
trying a smart drug or two.
Richard Keppel-Smith
Photographer
Pages 117 – 134
This 2012 Best-Dressed Top-Ten
winner wishes daily for a basic
cell phone from the ’90s and an
unlimited supply of leather boots.
Regularly appearing on these
pages, Keppel-Smith’s work
is a combination of many years
of experience, unquestionable
talent – and sometimes
questionable humour.
Roice Nel
Videographer
Pages 117– 134
Roice Nel is a Cape Town-based
film maker and director. Although
he specialises in fashion, he is also
involved in projects that need
a certain creative touch to
bring them to life. His wealth of
experience has brought his work
to cinema, TV and online, and he
shoots editorials and retail for both
local and international clientele.
Mark Yarm
Writer
Pages 112 – 115
Mark Yarm is the author of
Everybody Loves Our Town:
An Oral History of Grunge,
a Time magazine book of the year.
A former senior editor at the US
music magazine Blender, Yarm
has written for Wired, Rolling
Stone, Spin and numerous other
publications. He lives in Brooklyn,
New York.
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Letter Editor
Craig Tyson
Editor, South Africa’s most stylish men’s magazine
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GQ Style Spring/
Summer 2013/14
We explore where
masculinity and style
meet – in the next
issue of the definitive
guide to men’s fashion.
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The
way we
roll now
W
ho cares how many Facebook
friends you have. Or whether
you’ve eschewed everything
artisanal in favour of a more individual
aesthetic. Actually, if you’re trying for that
look you have my sympathies: you will
have noticed how dif cult it is (in certain
parts of town at least) to get that rugged-
individual thing going. Te hipsters got
there long before you. No, there are more
important issues for a fellow to follow –
like the stormy weather conditions here.
For a while it was windy with a chance
of high farce and a warning of corruption
damage, but lately the forecast has been
changed to 70 per cent sunshine with fresh
outbreaks of patriotic reporting. Every little
thing’s going to be alright, say the
soothsayers. Good. Tat’s a relief.
Now back to reality. In this issue you’ll
fnd quite a few men who not only talk
a great deal of sense, but who also walk
the walk with style. Let’s start with the
ultimate actor-musician, writer-journalist,
DJ-comedian, JT. It’s raining Timberlake
right now. He has the ability to be all those
hyphenated creative types, yet none in
particular. Tat’s the ultimate trait of the
new bearers of cool. See more on page 100.
We asked our best-dressed A-listers for
their forecasts on the sartorial conditions.
Judging by the replies (starting on pg117),
the way we roll now is a mix of casual and
dressy; there’s a return to the dark suit,
and the slim shirt is here to stay.
Te author-poet-beer-drinker, Charles
Bukowski, had this to say on the topic:
‘Style is the answer to everything. A fresh
way to approach a dull or dangerous thing.
To do a dull thing with style is preferable
to doing a dangerous thing without it.
To do a dangerous thing with style is
what I call art.’
You can be dangerous and artistic – so
long as the ft is good.
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@GQdotcoza is
on point with TV’s
Most Wanted, Binge
Watching Rules,
Sexposition in Game
of Thrones and
the Godfather
of TV antiheroes.
Quality – @deeno15
Reading this mag is
the highlight of my
month, every month.
@GQdotcoza
#gentlemens
quarterly
– @FourieNeil
Exercising stricter
fiscal responsibility.
Cutting back on
magazines but won’t
give up my monthly
@GQdotcoza
– @DamianFortuin
Dear
@GQdotcoza:
The pics of Candice
Swanepoel in your
August edition.
My word!
*wipes brow*
– @MlungisiShamase
Rita Ora on the
cover of October
South African GQ.
Awesome :)
@GQdotcoza
– @kesandotpentia
Choose pleated or finely ribbed
shirts (like a piqué/marcella)
with cuff studs and turn-down
collars; wing collars are for tails.
Shoes should be plain-
toed oxfords. Patent is
acceptable but really for
tails. Slippers or pumps
are for at home.
Match the metal of your
shirt studs to your watch.
Your pocket square and
braces should be white to
match your shirt.
No shirt should be visible
below the jacket closure.
(Henry Poole’s waistcoat
buttons into the trousers
to keep it from riding up.)
TIME FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
A RUBICON IS
THE RIGHT WAY
TO ROUGH IT
Dear GQ,
I love my
softroaders as
much as the next
guy does, and you
can bet I’ll be
stopping into the
dealership once
rides such as the
GLA and Bentley’s
forthcoming SUV
arrive. Te roads
are full of country-
club carriages,
perfect for most
modern, urban
lifestyles, including
my own. Some of
the tech they use is
extraordinary. But,
as much as we love
our cities and
paved roads and
being able to have
our social media
newsfeeds read
to us during the
commute, it’s
healthy to get away
and get your tyres
dirty every now
and then with real
dirt – not kicking-
up-dust-on-the-
wine-farm’s-gravel-
driveway kind of
dirt. Te kind of
dirt that makes
you shift into
four-wheel drive.
Te kind of dirt that
was last marked by
some wild beast in
search of its next
meal. Te kind of
dirt that requires
you to take hold
of those grab
handles and
whisper a prayer.
Te kind of dirt
that requires real
nuts-and-bolts
mechanics to be
able to get through.
Tat’s what’s so
exciting about
the Jeep Wrangler
Rubicon in your
September issue.
Where the
Defender is still
a bit colonial, the
Wrangler is butch
without trying too
hard – what’s more
manly than the OG
of military trucks?
– but ballsy in
that brash but
straightforward
American way.
It’s refreshingly
unpretentious, and
though it’s outftted
with all the cushy,
modern stuf
inside, it lives out
its true purpose:
being a master of
the great outdoors.
All that’s left is to
decide which 4x4
trail to hit frst.
Steven Gumede
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Jourdan Dunn
Why we rate
The blistering beauty with a big mouth
F
orget the on-cue comparisons to
also-British, also-black, also-brash
Naomi Campbell. Jourdan Dunn is
more like fashion’s Tupac – skullcap on,
middle finger up, filter off. The 23-year-old
Londoner is ballsy, in addition to being
absolutely, undeniably stunning, and
a practitioner of the ‘what-did-she-just-say?’
school of publicity. For example, her tweet
after she supposedly proved too, um, big for
a Paris runway show: ‘I’m normally told I’m
cancelled because I’m coloured, so being
cancelled because of my boobs is minor.’
Negatives aside, what’s the best thing about
modelling? ‘Getting paid.’ Anything else?
‘People think that I’m against fashion – or that
I’m ghetto or a loudmouth. I’m not. But if
speaking my opinion makes me that girl, fine.
I’ll take that crown.’ Our eyes are on ‘that girl’,
who we see shaking up runways for a long
time to come. – Mark Anthony Green
To see more of
Jourdan Dunn
visit GQ.CO.ZA
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Oculus R3 310
2. Persol at
Luxottica R2 440
3. Marc Jacobs at
Safilo R2 850
4. Giorgio Armani at
Sunglass Hut R2 690
5. Garrett Leight at
Extreme Eyewear R3 600
6. Dita at Extreme
Eyewear R5 850
7. Tommy Hilfiger
at Safilo R1 550
8. Ermenegildo Zegna
Eyewear R3 580
9. Thom Browne at
The Oculus R4 660
10. Diesel at Moscon
Optics R1 400
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The one piece of eyewear every
man should shell out for
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men since the ’60s
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the iconic pattern in
every form of frame
and you’ll be all set for
summer.
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From a wheel that folds,
to a light powered by
gravity, these designs are
right for the times
Inventions
reinvented
Words by Craig Tyson
You may recall how the wind-up radio and
shake torch pioneered self-sufficiency
movements; now, a London design company
has come up with a gravity light. Industrial
designer Martin Riddiford of Therefore product
design consultants – makers of the ROK
manual espresso machine and the Nike
TomTom GPS watch – has created a light
powered by a 10kg weight that falls to the
floor to drive a silent motor.
The GravityLight shines slightly brighter than
most kerosene lamps, but is not flammable
and uses no batteries. All it requires is a little
lifting. Once the weight – a load of sand, bricks
or whatever is handy – reaches the floor, it
must be lifted back to its original position and
the process is repeated. About 30 minutes of
light is provided in this way, and the LED globe
lasts for about 50 000 hours. You can also add
extra lights to distribute around the house.
The lights are safe, hardy and have no
running costs. They cost about $6 per light,
but the intention is to bring the price down.
700 prototypes have undergone final trials
in China and a rollout is expected next year.
The designers are looking for a South African
individual or company interested in distributing
the GravityLight here. therefore.com

Another London design studio, Vitamins,
has reinvented the wheel in a roundabout way.
Inventor Duncan Fitzsimons has made a wheel
that folds from a spherical to an elliptical shape
once the central spoke is removed. Cyclists
and wheelchair users now have a more
practical way to take their two-wheelers
on their travels. Duncan’s thinking was not
to reinvent the wheel as much as the tyre –
he replaced the rubber with a glass-filled
nylon material made from a hardy composite.
The folded wheels can fit into a holdall and a
plane’s overhead locker. It won the UK Design
Museum’s Design of the Year award in the
transport category. vitaminsdesign.com
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esign at its best reflects the dominant
concept of a period. In times of
prosperity, there’s room to be
sophisticated, pleasure-centric and
extravagant, echoing the optimism of the
age. At present, there is a need for more
rational, functional, and accessible design.
Whatever you want to call it, innovation is
at its heart. GQ visited two remarkable
design studios as part of the 2013 BMW
Lifestyle Tour to London for the world
premiere of the i3 electric car.
DESIGN MANUAL
The wheel folds
into an easy-to-
pack shape
The Gravity
Light’s simple
pulley
mechanism
Hang a weight
between
8 and 12kg
A TEA BAG THAT CLEANS WATER
Professor Eugene Cloete, deputy
rector of research and innovation at
Stellenbosch University, has developed
a tea bag-shaped filter made from
biodegradable material and nanofibres
that can purify polluted water. Placed
inside the lid of a reusable bottle, the tea
bag filter is able to kill disease-causing
microbes passing through it.
Le Coq
Sportif
pants
R1 500
Entrepo
ladder
R6 000
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Conquering new fashion frontiers
COLONIAL
by GQ Creative Fashion Director Arthur Malan-Murison
Le Coq Sportif bag R1 600
Linx at
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shorts R500
Ben
Sherman
shirt R1 150
Ted
Baker
wallet
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Mont Blanc sunglasses R3 550
Superga high tops R600
Elizabeth Wilhide’s Small Spaces
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Panerai watch
R169 000
Entrepo decanter R1 000
Daniele Alessandrini at
Spaghetti Mafia belt R690
Utopia at
Zando.co.za
gilet R630
MANUAL MAN OF THE MOMENT
T
he closer I get to the pool, the more
confident I get,’ says the 21-year-old,
who rose to international superstardom
when he usurped Michael Phelps, the most
successful Olympian of all time, at the London
2012 Olympics.
‘Whenever I stand on the blocks, no matter
who I’m racing against, I always believe I can
win,’ he says. Once Le Clos opens up, it’s
simple to discern that this is not arrogance but
rather an unwavering belief in his own abilities.
‘Each athlete has their own fuel that drives
them, but for me I have always wanted to be
the best.’ That spark was first lit by his father
Bert, who has played a prominent role in
Chad’s ascent to the summit of world
swimming. ‘While I always knew he would
become a world champion, as a parent, you
have to nurture your child’s potential, they
are not just born gold-medallists,’ says Bert.
Le Clos acknowledges that potential can
only carry one to a certain point. ‘Hard work
beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard,’
he says. ‘As an athlete, it’s crucial to possess
a unique quality, a certain X-factor to succeed.’
Despite his boyish charm, there is a maturity
that belies his years, and he’s aware of the
sacrifices that must be made. While Le Clos
surfs in his spare time, he isn’t able to partake
in the beach soccer and rugby games his
friends play, for risk of injury. ‘Two days after
the London Olympics, I had my first drink ever,’
he reveals. ‘I’m aware of the responsibilities
that come with my career. For the next eight
years, my focus in life is in the swimming pool.
It’s my job.’
The Muhammad Ali and Man United fan
is intent on transforming swimming into
a mainstream sport in South Africa. ‘I want
young swimmers to believe that they can
be the best. I believe mine is a South African
story of upsetting the odds, which I feel kids
in this country can relate to.’
Le Clos’s next target is the Commonwealth
Games next year and then the 2016 Olympics.
‘I will be 24 and hopefully in the prime of my
life. I believe in my heart that Rio 2016 will be
my big Olympics.’
Riding the wave
of success
There are more technically gifted
swimmers than Chad le Clos, but
few can match his champion instinct
Words by Grant Shub
See the full GQ&A with Chad at GQ.co.za
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YOU MUST FIRST MASTER
THEM.
AN EVOLUTION OF THE RULE BREAKING AUDEMARS PIGUET
ROYAL OAK LUXURY SPORTS WATCH, THE ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE
POSSESSES A DRAMATIC AND PURPOSEFUL AESTHETIC THAT
TURNS FUNCTI ONAL ELEMENTS I NTO I CONI C DESI GN
FEATURES.
AT 44 MILLIMETRES DIAMETER, THE OFFSHORE COMMANDS A
UNIQUE PRESENCE, AND IS RESOLUTELY GEARED TOWARDS
POWER AND PERFORMANCE. UNIQUELY, THOSE SURFACES MOST
EXPOSED TO TRAUMA ARE EXECUTED IN HIGHLY INNOVATIVE
MATERIALS. HERE THE SIGNATURE OCTAGONAL BEZEL AND
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SCRATCHPROOF AND SEVEN TIMES HARDER THAN STEEL.
ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE
IN PINK GOLD AND CERAMIC.
CHRONOGRAPH.
MANUAL MEDIA
O
ne of the biggest releases of the year, the tenth instalment
of Call of Duty (yup, it’s been that long) is set for release
in early November. Call of Duty: Ghosts takes place post
a power-shifting, globally catastrophic event (because in COD
bigger is always better). The US has been dethroned as a super-
power, and an ‘unseen enemy’ arises to threaten the weak. Enter
remnants of the US special operations forces (right on cue), who
band together as the ‘Ghosts’, to fight to defend those who can’t
defend themselves, and what is left of America.
This first-person shooter will offer a multiplayer option like none
of the previous COD games. Players can expect customisable
characters, dynamic maps and loads more variety as far as the
manoeuvring of characters goes: sliding and learning are rumoured
to be involved. This, along with improved interaction with players’
surroundings. Two more big developments are that players are now
able to play, and battle shit out, underwater. And be warned, it gets
tense. Also, not all the characters are human anymore – players will
have a canine counterpart, Riley, tugging on their heartstrings (and
heels) one sniff at a time.
Those who pre-order will have access to the ‘Free Fall’ bonus
map. Set in a ruined skyscraper, the building continues to fall as the
game plays out. Each drop results in shock waves, which inevitably
destroy parts of the building. This changes paths and the map
itself, in real time.
The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox
360 in the first week of November. It was also be available on
next-generation game consoles (PlayStation 4, Wii U and Xbox
One) at a later stage.
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Ghosts R570
Abstagram
You know him – he’s
the guy with a gym
towel wrapped
around his waist, torso
exposed and a ‘oh hey,
didn’t see you there’
expression plastered
across his face. Likes
to flex to the point
of bowel rupture.
Is constantly telling
you about his diet.
Usually signs off
with #InItToWinIt
or #LiftingIsLife.
Foodstagram
We get it: you know
where the kitchen is.
Better yet, you may
even know how to
cook – but that
doesn’t mean we
want you
documenting
everything you
put in your mouth.
It’s the original sin
of the picture-sharing
world, and all it
took was one
misguided post.
Richstagram
Unless you’re
feeding Dom P
to a Pomeranian
(#ChampagneLife),
struggling to fit all
your Louis into the
G650 (#JetLife) or
just generally whiling
away your hours off
the coast of Portofino
(#YachtLife), you
don’t get to brag
about being a baller –
mainly because you’re
not, and we can see it.
Whigstagram
If you’re calling
yourself a
#ThugFoLife but
you went to Hilton
and you’re whiter than
a Downton Abbey
omnibus then this
one’s for you: please,
make it stop, already.
There’s no gangsta
lovin’ happening in the
back of the ‘lac, stop
calling them your
‘homies’ and for the
love of Snoop Lion,
get a belt.
Zenstagram
Yes, that’s what
a sunset looks like and
– spoiler alert – we’ve
all seen one. Better
ones than what you
just posted. Listen,
David Attenborough,
unless it’s a picture of
a grizzly bear and
a hammerhead shark
battling to the death
inside a volcano, your
nature shots are
boring, and no
amount of Lo-Fi is
going to change that.
Famstagram
So you’re a family man
– great. But the rest
of us don’t need to
be there for those
precious moments
when your baby
throws up his first
solid. Pictures of your
wife sleeping? Creepy.
And if your 6-week-
old has their own
Instagram account
and posts pictures
of you – well, that’s
a level of bizarre
that we’re honestly
impressed with.
ARE YOU AN
INSTA-DOUCHE?
Instagram has a way of bringing out
all kinds of cray in people. Pieter
Smedy names the six most offensive
selfie-loving sinners on your timeline
PLAY
COD: Ghosts
The gaming franchise continues
to roll out gold Words by Grant Hinds
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MANUAL TECHNOLOGY
Te Aegis Padlock is fast and brawny – its USB 3.0 data transfers
are nearly ten times quicker than USB 2.0, and the built-in AES
encryption chip (choose between 128- and 256-bit protection)
is coated in epoxy, which can’t be compromised without
damaging the circuitry beyond repair. Tough muscular, the
175g Padlock is small enough to slip into your pocket, and it
comes with an integrated USB cable you’ll never lose. Usability
is an issue, though: while the initial setup was easy and the
keypad registers strokes accurately, creating individual
passcodes for multiple users was frustrating and required
too much manual-digging.
LIGHTNING Warp-speed USB 3.0 file transfers. Good for groups:
stores up to five unique passcodes. Configurable auto-lock has a
self-destruct feature that wipes the drive when intruders try to get in.
FRIGHTENING Confounding passcode management. Hogs two USB
ports on some computers. R3 000 (500 GB), apricorn.com
WHAT EXTRA PROTECTION
DOES HARDWARE
ENCRYPTION ADD?
A system password is a software program like
any other, so a determined thief can remove
the hard drive from your computer, mount it
on another machine and crack the password.
But these drives won’t even mount on a PC
desktop unless you first pass a hardware-
based authentication test: typing a PIN on
a keypad, swiping a fingerprint, tapping an
RFID badge, or entering a code displayed on
a separate dongle. Fail the hardware tests and
the drive locks up. Even if somebody cracks
open the case and removes the drive, there’s
still a 128- or 256-bit military-grade encryption
algorithm built into the firmware, so your data
is run through a digital bank vault before
it’s even written to the disk, rendering
it unreadable – even to the NSA.
SO THEY’RE UNCRACKABLE?
No. No encryption is. But if you store your
sensitive info on one of these drives, there’s
a very good chance nobody will ever see
it without your say-so. Brazilian and FBI
codebreakers spent two years trying to
decipher data on the hardware-secured
drives of a Brazilian banker suspected of
money laundering, before giving up in 2010.
WHAT IF I LOSE MY PASSCODE?
All these drives have an admin mode; admins
can create codes for up to ten or so users and
can reset a forgotten code. If you’re not the
admin, the ‘forgot my passcode’ drill is
somewhat forgiving. You get up to 25
attempts, after which the drive will require
a factory-programmed fail-safe code to
enable more PIN entries. After 50 or so failed
attempts, the drive assumes it’s under attack
and self-destructs.
These drives cost two to five
times as much as unprotected
drives – if you just want to stash
your Beatles MP3s, look elsewhere. Chip-
based 256-bit encryption and security features
like automatic self-destruct are the norm, so
all of these drives offer the same base level of
protection. Your decision should come down
to transfer speed, keypad usability and, if your
data is top-secret, the inclusion of secondary
authenticators such as smartcards and
RFID readers.
Portable secure hard drives
No encrypted data is uncrackable, but with these hardware-secured hard
drives, your information is almost certainly safe from prying eyes
Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3
The
basics
Buying
advice
Pocket
rocket
MANUAL TECHNOLOGY
To access the Rocsafe, you need to enter
a PIN and insert a smartcard. Add the
256-bit AES encryption chip and you’ve
got a system so tight even the CIA can’t
gain entry. Too bad there’s no USB 3.0
speed. We’d also like to see an auto-lock
feature that would shut the drive of
after a set period of inactivity. Another
quibble: the touchscreen keypad ofers
a way-too-brief visual cue that a key
touch was accepted, leading us to
mistype our PIN too often.
LIGHTNING Strong multilevel security.
Rugged case. Two smartcards.
FRIGHTENING Only USB 2.0 and FireWire
ports. No auto-lock. Very expensive.
R8 200 est. (750 GB), rocstor.com
Rocstor Rocsafe MX

Lenovo’s secure hard drive is wrapped in the same velvety
black skin found on the company’s TinkPad notebooks, and
it has the same excellent key-feel, too, so we never mistyped
a PIN. It’s great for businesses or small workgroups – admins
can set up to ten unique user passwords, making secure
sharing easy. It also travels well; the pocket-size slab weighs
just 200g, and a 16-point omni directional shock-mount system
guards against accidental drops. It’s reasonably fast, too,
though not up to the Apricorn’s blazing pace.

LIGHTNING Alphanumeric keypad was the best we used. USB cable
is attached – no pieces to forget.
FRIGHTENING Could be faster over USB 3.0, and transfers over
USB 2.0 are glacial. Maximum available capacity is only 750 GB.
R2 340, lenovo.com
Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Drive
DataLocker DL3
Typing on the DL3’s backlit
touchscreen keypad is easy,
but you’re also protected
against ‘shoulder surfers’ by
a randomiser that shufes the
key layout after each use. What
appears to be a normal keypad
with sequential numbers the
frst time will have a totally
diferent order the next. With
a self-destruct security mode,
the DL3 dodges any brute-force
hacking attempts, and its 256-bit
AES encryption adds another
stronghold to your data. Sadly,
the DL3 lacks a time-based
auto-lock, so it’s suitable as
a stash box only for the truly
paranoid who would never leave
it attached and unattended.
LIGHTNING Layered security:
PIN, keypad scrambler, and
AES 256-bit encryption. Best
touchscreen we tried.
FRIGHTENING No auto-lock.
Supports USB 3.0, though read/write
speeds are not its strong suit.
R2 760 (500 GB), datalocker.com
MANUAL
Shape
shifting
keyboard
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Available at selected fine jewellers nationwide.
For further information please call 011.669.0500
or visit www.picotandmoss.co.za
PI LOT BI G DAT E SPECI AL
Manufacture Zenith has consistently accompanied aviation pioneers by
offering them onboard instruments and timepieces to match their accomplishments.
Powered by the legendary El Primero movement, this model provides a large
date display and superluminova-enhanced hour-markers. Heir to the very first
high-frequency automatic column-wheel chronograph, it perpetuates the brand’s
unassailable reputation.
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MANUAL INSIDE INFO
WILL
We’re talking big-ticket threats here:
vampire mutants, robot overlords. Drug
kingpins are an amuse-bouche for this guy.

Bad Boys (1995)

Independence Day (1996)

Men in Black (1997)

Enemy of the State (1998)

Wild Wild West (1999)

The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

Ali (2001)

Men in Black II (2002)

Bad Boys II (2003)

I, Robot (2004)

Shark Tale (2004)

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

I Am Legend (2007)

Hancock (2008)

Seven Pounds (2008)

Men in Black 3 (2012)

After Earth (2013)
JADA
Mama Smith might not work as often
these days, but when she does you’d
better believe the stakes are high.

A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)

Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
JADEN
He started of small – as a homeless child
in the most inspirational movie ever – but
graduated to the real deal. Filling Ralph
Macchio’s shoes is no small feat.

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

The Karate Kid (2010)

After Earth (2013)
WILLOW
All hail the tween who saved pop music
from haters. As you were, party people!

‘Whip My Hair’ (2010)
The Smith
family saves
the world
Where would we be without the Smiths?
Well, Earth would have been overrun by aliens.
Robot squid would have destroyed humanity’s
last refuge. A steampunk spider mech would
have killed Ulysses S Grant. Bullies would have
harmed a young man’s self-esteem. Sci-fi
thriller After Earth had a double Smith bonus.
And we haven’t even gotten to Willow!
So, to recap, here’s a manifest of the people,
things and institutions saved by the Smiths.
It’s a family that has saved trillions and
generated $6 billion in box-office gross,
adjusting for inflation. Apparently they’ve
saved movies, too. – Jordan Crucchiola

Saves one or more people

Saves all humanity

Saves metaphorically
NUMBER OF PEOPLE SAVED BY THE SMITHS
63,648,098,766
Jaden
Saving
you from
the
Smiths
Where would we
be without online
aggregators?
Watching endless
reruns of After
Earth, that’s where.
These guys scour
the internet to save
you the trouble
Willow
AGGREGATE
DISTRIBUTION OF
SAVES
USEFUL TIME SAVERS USEFUL TIME WASTERS
Mark Gurman
He knows more
about Apple than
Apple – and reveals
the latest before
anyone else.
@markgurman

Brain Pickings
Maria Popova hunts
down and gathers
ideas from all over.
brainpickings.org
Slashfilm
Trailers, interviews
and commentary.
slashfilm.com

The Daily Swarm
Heartbeat of the
music industry.
@thedailyswarm
Curiosities
Curated oddities
curious.com
The Wirecutter
The best tech
products rated
and reviewed.
thewirecutter.com
Just Delete Me
A directory of URLs
that enable you to
delete infuriating
stalker web services.
justdelete.me
5-second Films
Wasting your
time, but not very
much of it.
5secondfims.com

Everything is
Terrible
Highlights of the
biggest loads of
crap on the web.
everythingisterrible.
com
Unbelievable
shit
A collection of
products you won’t
believe exist.
thatexists.com
Mental Floss
Basically the entire
internet collated
into one site.
mentalfloss.com
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THE WOOD-
STOCK chopping
board
You weren’t planning
on cutting up your
ingredients on
the bar counter,
were you?Use a
thick, hand-crafted
butcher’s block
instead. R400,
thewoodstock.co.za
ALESSI SALIF
citrus squeezer
This juicer is five
years old, but for
the Philippe Starck-
designed, age is
just a number. Get
the best out of your
citrus and up the
envy-factor in your
home bar. R1 085,
yuppiechef.co.za
STAINLESS STEEL cocktail shaker
You’re going to have a tough time shaking
up cocktails without a shaker. Fact is, they’re
pretty fun to use – just avoid any Tom Cruise-
circa-Cocktail-type antics unless you’re keen
on scrubbing walls. R110, shaker.co.za
SAGAFORM
drink stones
Drinks are best
served cold – but the
watered-down dregs
can ruin the fun.
Skip the ice – freeze
these granite blocks
to get non-melting
drink coolers with
manly cred. R250,
yuppiechef.co.za
BANKS KITCHEN
BOUTIQUE
cocktail strainer
Shaken or stirred,
your cocktails have
to be strained. There
is nothing sexy about
picking bits of fruit
from your teeth while
your date tries not
to notice. Hold your
strainer firmly over
your mixing glass
and pour for a
cocktail without the
crunch or cringe.
R30, bankskitchen
boutique.co.za
CUISIPRO zester
Not necessary, but
you’ve come this
far, and the right
zester can add good
looks to great taste.
Remember that
time your mom got
a labelling machine
and then everything
your family owned
had your surname
on it? You’ll be doing
that with zest. R150,
yuppiechef.co.za
SHAKER muddler
Muddlers are used to
smash up the leaves,
fruits and spices which
make up the more
intense flavours of
cocktails. Also, it
has a fun name.
R60, shaker.co.za
YUPPIE CHEF
dual-measure
jigger
The cornerstone
of good bartending, a
stainless steel jigger
allows for cocktail-
mixing precision
– especially after
three rounds. R85,
yuppiechef.co.za
MANUAL TASTE
Edited by Piet Smedy
With the opening hours of our
favourite dives going down and
the price of a well-mixed drink
going up – we’ve decided it’s
time to bring the bar home.
Here are the tools to make every
hour happy hour
GLOBAL paring knife
You’re not going to get any precision wielding a meat cleaver – so opt for
a smaller, yet infinitely sharp paring knife. It’s great for cutting up fresh
ingredients and garnishes. R685, yuppiechef.co.za
your place
The best
bar in town:
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The conventional glass Cocktail
MANUAL TASTE
Once, champagne was enjoyed from
a short goblet. For a modern version –
and, okay, an affection – use a crystal
tumbler (ice optional).
Simply, it’s more grown up. The key is to go
small – anything around 15ml is ideal –
because your drink will stay chilled and the
weight balanced.
Its tapering focuses aromas on the nose.
That’s why the Scotch Whisky Association’s
official glass, the Glencairn, takes that style.
Convention is a fine guide to handling most
scenarios, but when it comes to glasses, the ‘correct’
vessel isn’t always the best. Rethink your drink
Rectify your glassware
The aptly named
Howling Monkey
delivers quite
the kick – if
you’re game.
4 leaves fresh
mint, plus extra
to garnish
1 sugar cube
soaked in
2 dashes
of bitters
¼ orange
50ml Monkey
Shoulder
whisky
15ml amaretto
15ml absinthe
ice cubes
slice of orange
to garnish
Place the mint in
an old-fashioned
glass. Add the
sugar soaked in
bitters. Squeeze
the orange over
the top. Muddle
to crush out the
flavours. Add the
whisky, amaretto,
absinthe and ice
cubes. Stir well.
Garnish with
a slice of orange
and mint leaves.
HOWLING
MONKEY
Yes, it boosts fizz, but after arch-socialite
Nicky Haslam declared them ‘common’ we
fell out of love (what, you drink champagne
so infrequently you crack out a fancy glass?).
It’s a useful shape: the wide brim opens up
the bouquet and the cone keeps the
ingredients from separating. Problem is,
these days they are a cliché best used as
pudding bowls.
With room for rocks, it was designed with a
hefty base to stop those who had drunk one
too many from knocking it over. But whisky is
about smell, and a lowball lets this escape.
You’re drinking:
A MARTINI
You’re drinking:
CHAMPAGNE
You’re drinking:
WHISKY
Change
it up!
Change
it up!
Change
it up!
The conventional glass Flute
The conventional glass Highball
The better glass Tumbler
The better glass Coupe
The better glass Copita
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The original
James Bond
Martini was
created by
Ivar Bryce, but
described best
by Ian Fleming,
in the words of
James Bond:
‘Three measures
of Gordon’s, one
of vodka, half a
measure of Kina
Lillet. Shake it
very well until it’s
ice-cold, then add
a large thin slice
of lemon peel.’
Got it?
40 ml gin
20 ml vodka
20 ml Lillet
ice cubes
twist of orange,
to garnish
Pour the
ingredients into
a shaker with
ice. Shake, then
strain into a glass.
Garnish with
a twist of orange.
Essential
007 tips:
Keep the gin
and the vodka
in the freezer
and chill the
glasses. Hold
the chilled
glass by the
stem.
Quaff
this
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this
Quaff
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Quaff
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MANUAL TASTE
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By Christian
Eedes
I
t’s not dif cult to understand the rise
in popularity of Pinot Noir – the best
wines from this variety are perfectly
charming with lots of perfume and
fruit. Unfortunately, it’s notoriously
dif cult to work with and a lot of what’s
available locally is a bit drab.
So what’s a wine enthusiast to do?
Our advice would be to try wines
featuring Grenache. If there is one
single characteristic of Grenache and
Grenache-based wines, it is a sweet
ripeness – usually a bit more rustic than
your typical Pinot but still not nearly as
big and astringent as Cabernet
Sauvignon, for instance.
Grenache is Spain’s most common
red wine variety, where it is known as
Garnacha. It is also widespread in
southern France where it features in
the celebrated wines of Châteauneuf-
du-Pape. Tiny plantings occur in
South Africa but some of our hippest
winemakers are staring to work with it.
Welcome to the
age of Grenache
Bored of
dull drinks?
We’ve got
liqueur
Our five
favourite
flavour makers
THE GQ COCKTAIL
Created to celebrate
British GQ’s 20th
anniversary, this oh-
so-English beverage
combines ice-cold gin,
chilled sherry, muddled pomegranate and
cranberry juice. Add a hot chilli to garnish.
¼ pomegranate, deseeded
1 tsp caster sugar
2 thin slices of fresh chilli
50ml Tanqueray No Ten, from the freezer
20ml dry sherry, from the refrigerator
15ml cranberry juice
1 small red bird’s eye chilli, to garnish
COINTREAU
This triple sec goes as well
over crushed ice as it does
in a Margarita or a Cosmo –
but opt for the
Cosmo’s butcher
brother, the
Kamikaze: equal
parts of vodka
and triple sec
with a squeeze
of lime. R260
CHAMBORD
A regal shade of purple in
a bottle that looks as if it
could be part of a Louis
Vuitton collection, this black
raspberry liqueur is
pure French
sophistication
at its best. Now
you can mix
French Martinis
and Velvet
Jacks. R180
GALLIANO
Not the ranting
designer, but
rather a golden
liqueur that tastes
of vanilla and
anise. The bottle
is a pretty neat
addition to any bar
shelf. Central to
the perfect Harvey
Wallbanger. R280
CAMPARI
The carmine-
coloured aperitif
with the bitter
orange taste is
synonymous with
lazy summer
afternoons. Great
with soda; even
better when mixed
into a Negroni or
Americano. R190
CINZANO
EXTRA DRY
As the name says,
it’s an extra-dry
vermouth, which
is essentially
a fortified wine
flavoured with
different herbs. Use
it when shaking
up Martinis,
Manhattans and
Negroni. R75
Place the pomegranate seeds in the bottom
of a shaker and sprinkle the sugar over
the top. Muddle to extract the juice from
the fruit and to ensure the sugar and fruit
are combined. Add the chilli slices and
the remaining ingredients. Shake sharply.
Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass
with the rim crusted in sugar. Make a small
slit in the side of the bird’s eye chilli and place
it on the rim.
The restaurant formerly known as Salt
has just re-opened its doors for all to gaze
on its glory – and what a view it is. Perched
on the side of a rock face that overlooks the
Atlantic as it crashes against the jagged rocks
below, getting struck by a wave of vertigo
wouldn’t be a surprising reaction. We
recommend steadying your nerves with
a Bangkok Bull: a mix of Red Bull, vodka, gin,
Cuervo and triple sec. It should be mandatory
for first-timers to order the wok-charred fillet
with edamame purée. Wrap things up with a
serving of either green, black or oolong tea –
it comes in a unique Japanese cast-iron pot.
KOI
The Ambassador, 34 Victoria Road, Bantry Bay,
Cape Town. 021-439-7258, koirest.co.za
Three local examples worth trying:
Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve R70
Sweetly perfumed with red and black
berries plus a touch of spice. Fruit driven
and very accessible.
David Grenache 2012 R175
Wild strawberry and spice. Pure and really
fresh acidity with fine-grained tannins.
Die Ouwingerdreeks Soldaat 2011 R210
Red cherry and fynbos aromas. Weightless
intensity – wonderfully spicy without being
at all green or stalky.
BARTENDER’S TIP
No matter how many of these you
get through, never be tempted to
eat the chilli.
Quaff
this
Quaff
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GQ money geezer Bruce Cameron has
no hot investment tips. This is why
There are a number of reasons why
I mainly invest in passive funds. These are:
TIME
I do not have the time to study the market and
find out which individual shares or bonds will
provide stellar performance – so I invest
through collective (pooled) investments that
come mainly as unit trust funds or exchange-
traded funds. This gives me access to the
same portfolio of shares as people such
as billionaire Mark Shuttleworth.
AFFORDABILITY
Individual shares are pricey, with at least
R10 000 a shot required to make it cost
effective. With collective investments you
can invest as little as R300 a month.
COSTS
Unit trust funds are mainly actively managed.
In other words, there is an army of highly paid
analysts and portfolio managers out there
seeking to find those securities that will
provide stellar performance. These costs can
seriously undermine my investment returns.
Passively managed index funds do not require
all these expenses as they invest by simply
replicating an index, so their costs can be
as much as two per cent lower a year.
DEFINITION
Exchange-traded funds: An exchange-
traded fund is similar to a unit trust fund,
but it is a listed share on a stock exchange
that invests in other shares replicating
pre-selected indices. The indices can
reflect broad indices such as the FTSE/JSE
all-share index or a more narrow part of the
market such as the property sector.
Those asking are looking for a quick and
magical road to wealth. I don’t have any hot
tips. The better question would be: ‘What
type of financial products do you use for
your investments?’
My answer is mainly passive investments,
a form of investing that is increasingly popular
around the world.
This does not mean I lie back passively
and let the financial services industry
take me apart with high costs and poorly
constructed products. It means I invest
in financial products that track what
are called indices.
An index is a benchmark compiled
to reflect the overall performance of an
investment market, like the JSE, or
a sector of a market, like the financial
sector. To explain this in simple terms,
if there are ten shares in a market sector
with each accounting for ten per cent of
the value, the index will be made up in
the same proportion. The index will then
track the fortunes of that market sector
over time.
Passively managed funds, which come
as unit trust funds and exchange-traded
funds, track an index, such as the FTSE/JSE
Top 40, by holding the shares in the index in
the same proportions.
PERFORMANCE
Research both here and abroad shows
repeatedly that very few active managers,
particularly after the deduction of their costs,
can consistently outperform indices over time.
In other words they are not adding value.
Danie Wessels of DRW Investment
Research found in 2012 that over a three-year
period, only ten per cent of South African unit
trust general equity funds beat the FTSE/JSE
SWIX index. Over five years it was 15 per cent.
So why sweat trying to decide, from almost
1 000 actively managed unit trust funds,
which ones will have managers who will
consistently outperform. To me it is better
to get the market average through a tracker
fund rather than taking the risk of selecting an
active fund manager who may underperform
badly. Remember that past performance is
no guarantee of future performance.
MANUAL WEALTH
The question
I am asked most often is:
‘So, what do you invest in?’
To learn more about ETFs and passive
investments, visit ETFSA.co.za
Why passive investing
makes a lot of sense
MANUAL DESTINATION
Namibian thirst
With its endless horizons and ancient desert dunes,
Namibia’s scenery is legendary. But there’s also beer,
wild oysters and veldskoene to keep us going back
Words by
Tudor Caradoc-Davies
The Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund
Swakopmund’s answer to the Chateau
Marmont (at a stretch), this old dame is
old-school colonial through and through.
Highlights include the courtyard for a late-
morning coffee or early-afternoon ice-cold
beer, the hotel’s library, the fine-dining
restaurant and the bar. Pack a jacket
for the bar and bring a cigar.

3 Hendrik Witbooi Street.
+264-6441-4200, hansahotel.com.na
Wolwedans Dune Camp,
Namib-Naukluft Set against a 250m-high
sand dune facing a mountain that turns
different shades of pink in the setting sun,
this is an intimate camp. Guests, who have
included Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and their
The Olive Exclusive, Windhoek
The best boutique hotel, the Olive Exclusive
is classy and comfortable. With six large suites
tastefully decorated according to themes from
each of Namibia’s regions, it’s a great option
to either start or finish your trip here. All of
the suites are equipped with plungepools,
mini-bars, Wi-Fi, DStv and whatever else
you could need after a dusty bush trip. The
restaurant plays on the classic ingredients
of Namibian cuisine without being predictable.
There’s also an in-house massage therapist
should you need to get a few driving knots
ironed out.

Promenaden and Ngami Streets.
+264-6123-9199, theolive-namibia.com
PLACES TO STAY
brood, sit around one long communal table
for dinner prepared by alumni of Wolwedans’s
excellent Desert Academy. Take a game drive
with the well-informed guides and learn about
the remarkable Camelthorn tree and why
Gemsbok were thought to be unicorns.
Carbon offset nightmares? Wolwedans is
run on solar-hybrid power.

+264-6123-0616, wolwedans.com

Mowani Mountain Camp, Damaraland
A scenic, centrally-located eyrie from which
to explore Damaraland’s desolate attractions
(like the Brandberg and Twyfelfontein’s
rock-art gallery), Mowani Mountain Camp is
perched on a pile of giant, rounded boulders
in sight of the impressive Brandberg mountain.
Each tented room has a view of either the
surrounding hills or the valley where desert
elephants may glide into view. Be sure to
salute the sun at the camp’s sundowner rock.

+264-6123-2009, mowani.com

Dolomite Camp, Etosha National Park
The newest camp belonging to Namibia
Wildlife Reserves (their version of SANParks),
Dolomite Camp is placed among dolomite
boulders in the previously off-limits Western
section of Etosha. It boasts an infinity pool,
bar and sunset deck. Because this section of
the park was closed off for 50-odd years,
scarcer species like Black rhino and Black-
faced impala have had a chance to breed in
peace, boosting their numbers. Visitors may
also get a chance to see the elusive Roan
antelope and Hartmann’s Mountain zebra.

+264-6125-7200, nwr.com
Mowani Mountain
Camp
The Olive
Exclusive
Wolwedans
Dune Camp
The Namibian landscape offers a uniquely
tranquil atmosphere of endless beauty
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Drive: low-key border entry; wonderful
scenery; no visa required for SA visitors
Fly: SAA Jo’burg to Windhoek
Boat: Cape Town to Walvis Bay
Best time to visit: May
Money: R1 = $1 Namibian (est.)
Thermos
Stanley is one of
the most respected
work-utensil brands out
there. How its thermos
manages to pour out hot
water (boiled two days
earlier) is a mystery.
yuppiechef.com
Entertainment
The road is long, you’ve
heard all your music,
conversation has run its
course and silence can be
slumber-inducing. You
need something to fill the
gap. Audio-books are the
business. audible.com
Tech
When you’re on the road
for this long, you’re not
always going to want to
lug the DSLR. Charge
your phone with
Mophie’s Juice Pack
Plus for plenty of snaps.
knrflatrock.co.za
Tent
The simplicity of setting
up camp somewhere
remote and braaing some
Namibian venison under
a starry canopy cannot be
beaten. Stash a tent and
you’ll be set to go.
capeunionmart.co.za
Knife
Padkos of champions,
biltong is even more of
a Namibian favourite than
it is in SA. Opinel knives,
with their simple folding
mechanisms, are sharp
and trusty tools to slice it.
awesometools.co.za
The Hilton Windhoek’s sky bar is the
perfect place to drown whatever bourgeois
sorrows you may have. With panoramic views,
cocktails and chic surroundings, it’s a good
place to launch or finish a night out.

Michael Scott St, Windhoek.
+264-612-962-929, hilton.com
Camelthorn Brewery
Camelthorn brewer Jörg Finkeldey makes
exceptional beer in a country dominated
by one mega-brewer, Nambrew (makers
of Windhoek and Tafel). With his signature
sundowner beer, Finkeldey also acts as
an advisor to other would-be micro brewers.

76 Nickelstreet, Windhoek.
+264-6141-1250, camelthornbrewing.com
Kristall Kellerei
Take into account Namibia’s harsh, dry climate
and the colonial legacy of the Germans and
you would imagine beer and schnapps to be
hand-me-down beverages. However, Kristall
Kellerei in Omaruru is making reputable
colombar, red blends, grappa and brandy.

D2328 Omaruru, +264-6457-0083,
kristallkellerei.com
Stargaze like never before
The Namib-Naukluft has been declared
a Large Dark Area Star System – one of only
three worldwide recognised for unrivalled
stargazing. Head to &Beyond’s Sossusvlei
Desert Lodge for their resident astronomers.

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
011-809-4300, andbeyond.com
Catch the
speed surfing
championship
in Luderitz in October
where kite runners
ride the Atlantic winds,
hitting speeds of up to
60km/h in a specially
constructed
desert canal.

luderitz-speed.com
FOOD
DRINKS
Travelling Namibia means driving long distances. That means preparing well, as the roads
aren’t littered with service stations and motels. Being prepared means packing smart.
Essentials
Gathemann Restaurant in downtown
Windhoek is where chef Urs Gamma prepares
European-influenced dishes using unique
Namibian produce, like the Omajova termite-
hill mushrooms. Blooming in the rainy season
(November to March), these fungi get
local chefs excited.

175 Independence Ave,
Windhoek. +264-6122-3853
Climb Big Daddy, the biggest sand dune
in the world at Sossusvlei. Rumble down into
Deadvlei where ancient petrified trees straight
out of a Tim Burton flick play as sundials.
Schier veldskoene
Namibia’s not exactly known for its fashion,
but in one department they are leaders:
veldskoene. And the most famous vellies come
from Schier. Available in a wide range (from
day-glo toe-caps to leopard print and dyed
kudu), they’ve been picked up by everyone
from Lil Wayne to Kevin Spacey. Schier’s
are available throughout Swakopmund.
HOW TO GET THERE
THINGS TO DO
NICE, the country’s premier
training institute for the hospitality
industry, is also a great restaurant
in Windhoek. Head chef Tinus
Adriaanse serves excellent venison
dishes like oryx tenderloin with
Kalahari truffles.

Mozart Street and Hosea Kutako Drive,
Windhoek. +264-6130-0710, nice.com.na
Shearwater Oyster Bar is in Luderitz,
where the cold-water Atlantic and lack of
industry helps produce clean waters that
boast the freshest oysters on the planet.
They are also one of the few disease-free
oyster populations in the world. Try them
yourself at the rustic Shearwater Oyster Bar.

Luderitz Boatyard, Insel Street.
+264-6320-4031
The Hilton
Windhoek
sky bar
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M
arking the end of a successful
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Cape Town, GQ and Glamour
hosted the closing-night event. Following
Craig Port’s spring/summer show, guests
of GQ, Glamour and the designer
adjourned to The Table Bay Hotel to mix
with the best in the business, sip cocktails
incorporating SKYY Vodka Infusions, and
party the night away. Maybelline New York
kept the gorgeous female guests looking
their loveliest, and everyone left with gift
bags that would take their style game up
another notch.
The annual after-party has become
a fashion week institution, with GQ
leading the celebration of South African
menswear. We suggest marking it in
your calendar, because you’re invited
to join us again next year.
Celebrating in style
The GQ/Glamour fashion week after-party with Craig Port
Words by Cayleigh Bright
Sivu Nobo and
Ezra Mabengeza
Elvino Nortjie and
Rainer Absenger
Leigh van den Berg and
Arthur Malan-Murison
Craig Port
Craig Port’s showstoppers
Sone van
Loggerenberg and
Gemma Blommaert Bantubonke Ntsaluba
Chaila Marcus, Jaqueline Yoba, Ansalmo Sylvester, Anderson
George and Andonia Manuel
Willem Minnaar and Colin O’Mara Davis
To see more from Fashion Week visit GQ.co.za
Christian Gabriel du Toit
and Malcolm Klûk
Errol Arendz
and Liz Morris
Eugon McNeil
Kevin Epstein and
Bronwyn Day
Bridgitte and
Bradley Armitage
Raymond Calitz and
Schalk Van Wyk
Pieter Smedy and
Catharina Van Wyk
DOWNLOAD THE RISE SOUNDTRACK
AT WWW.SKYYVODKA.CO.ZA
skyyvodkasa
MANUAL MUSIC
MATTHEW MOLE
The Home We Built
(Just Music, R140)
We take our hats
(and possibly some
other items of
clothing) off to
Matthew Mole for
becoming the first
South African
musician to enter
the iTunes chart at
number one. Sure,
spiritual themes in
music aren’t for
everyone. However,
this album has
nothing of the
sulphuric charm
most commonly
associated with
Christian-conversion
metal, rock or pop.
So do away with any
reservations you
might have – this is,
first and foremost,
an album about love
and devotion.
Whether you’re into
religion or just in love,
The Home We Built
rings true and is
sweet and simple to
the core. It also plays
like a biography of
life’s great rites of
passage. If you don’t
already have this
album, make sure
you buy it now.
IPOD READY:
Nothing compares to
‘You & Your Crown’.

Edited by Jason
Alexander Basson
FOR THE RECORD
Hats off
to Mole
R
&B was the
language
of the ‘90s –
slow and sensual,
and anybody
who could talk the
talk was familiar
with the high priest
of soul, Joe Tomas.
In time, the
genre slowly
made way for
snew performers,
each one focused
on integrating
‘black music’ into
the mainstream
scene. And so
eventually, hip-hop
made its way to
centre stage.
However, music
is doing a full
whiplash to the
’90s – ‘R&B is
experiencing a
popular resurgence
because it
harks back to an
innovative time
that we miss,’
says Joe.
With his latest
LP, DoubleBack:
Evolution of R&B,
he takes us back to
‘that old-school
feel, back to the
elegance of what
R&B represented
back in the day.’
What makes this
so relevant today
are the melodies:
‘Tey have a lot in
common with the
gospel genre.
People don’t just
want to hear a good
song, they want
to be touched,’
Joe says.
Growing up,
Joe was deeply
infuenced by
Stevie Wonder,
Bobby Brown, and
Michael Jackson,
and also found
inspiration in
South African
performers like
Jonathan Butler.
He is no stranger
to Mzansi either,
having previously
performed here. He
says he’s more than
eager to return this
year to do it all
again, and hinted
at the possibility
of a few surprise
collaborations
down the line.
His interest in
South Africa
doesn’t stop there.
He recently met
with the Mandela
Foundation
and became an
advocate tasked
with helping to
bring music
programmes and
instruments to
schools. ‘Bringing
music into South
African schools is
a personal passion
of mine,’ he says.
‘I believe it will
help motivate
young kids
to learn and
develop a talent
for life. My own
experience as a
child from a
low-income home
showed me that
music can be a
powerful force for
change. It can
also help bring
awareness to
socio-political
issues through
the stories that
these young
musicians will
write and sing
about. Tat’s
what soul is really
all about’.
– Jason Alexander
Basson
The high priest of soul
talks about his special
relationship with
South Africa
Joe
Thomas
JOE THOMAS
Doubleback:
Evolution of R&B
(Massenburg, R235)
MANUAL MUSIC
SPECIAL INTEREST
GAME-CHANGING
GAY MUSICIANS
NAKHANE TOURÉ
Brave Confusion
(Just Music, R140)
BRAVE NEW VOICE
TAL KI NG POI NT
LIKE ANY OF THE
OTHER ARTISTIC
INDUSTRIES, music has always
swarmed with gays and lesbians,
some – like the legendary Freddie
Mercury, Tracy Chapman and Elton
John – lived openly and vocally, while
others – like Ricky Martin and Queen
Latifah – stepped out a little later in life.
Regardless, these pioneers have paved
the way for a new generation of openly
gay performers who are reshaping the
cultural landscapes of the world through
music. And even though Snoop Lion –
an open supporter of same-sex unions –
stated (to his own disappointment) that
he thinks homosexuality will never fully
be accepted in rap music, the world
certainly no longer sees sexual
orientation as an obstacle in the
workplace. Perhaps more local musicians
need to come out in support of their
contemporaries? Just a thought…
ROBIN THICKE
Blurred Lines
(Universal, R160)
When ‘Blurred Lines’
feat. T.I. & Pharrell
first took to the air, it
was clear that Robin
Thicke – previously
scarcely known as
a covert collaborator
on projects for major
artists like Will Smith,
Christina Aguilera,
Usher and Mary J
Blige – was no longer
going to live in the
shadow of his
contemporaries.
Better yet, what
could ostensibly
have been just
another one-hit-
wonder from a white
guy on the wrong
side of town, turned
out to be one of
many flames in the
fire of one of this
year’s most riveting
and consistent
pop/R&B/electro
albums. Mr Thicke
even does his own
rap, and despite
his heavyweight
collaborations,
always maintains
centre-stage.
With 11 tracks,
Blurred Lines never
becomes boring,
always channels sex
and ‘scandalocity’
straight from that
funky R&B reservoir
in the sky, and also
offers a variety of
moods, tempos and
styles. And of course
there’s that cheeky
coital cowbell that
makes a regular
appearance. What
more could
you want?
IPOD READY:
‘Take It Easy
on Me’ before
‘I Give It 2 U’.

HALF MOON RUN
Dark Eyes (Just
Music, R140)
When a band tries
to lure you into their
album with risqué
images of young
men frolicking naked
around a fire at night,
accompanied by
bold words like
‘half moon’ and ‘dark
eyes’, you know this
is either going to be
the score for a really
insane John Waters
horror-porno,
or a somewhat
witchy attempt
at manufacturing
indigenous
spirituality through
indie music –
something of a Bat
For Lashes for boys,
with a hefty pinch
of mescaline.
Of course the
Canadians have
become famous
in recent times for
stretching the limits
of genre, bringing
new music and
fashion movements
to light with
incredible scene-
stealing bands like
Trust and Grimes,
but don’t get your
hopes high for this.
Though Half Moon
Run is undeniably
pretty, offering
several delicious
three-part harmonies
in the tradition of
bands such as
Grizzly Bear, Fleet
Foxes and Band of
Horses, there isn’t
anything totally
revelatory here. Most
of the light definitely
shines on the album’s
first half moon.
IPOD READY:
‘Call Me In The
Afternoon’

AMERICAN
NOVELIST Wallace
Stegner said that
‘Home is a notion
that only nations of
the homeless fully
appreciate and only
the uprooted
comprehend.’
Anybody who has
suffered as an
outsider, or felt that
they don’t have
a home in this
world, would agree.
When a voice
emerges, seemingly
out of isolation, but
brave enough to
stand vulnerable in
the face of judgment
– others, too, will
join to take a stand.
One such voice
comes from the
Eastern Cape –
a young man by the
name of Nakhane
Mahlakahlaka (or
by his stage name,
Nakhane Touré).
Though he identifies
as a young black gay
Christian, he doesn’t
seem to find comfort
in that notion. His
sound is profoundly
personal, but also
provides innocent
commentary on
the various issues
pertaining to our
country’s legacies
of gender and race.
Nakhane’s voice
feels unbelievably
sincere as it explores
a wide range of
emotions from
song to song. ‘Brave
Confusion’ defies
genre but offers
a sound that is
young, hip and fresh
with nods to Jeff
Buckley, Theophilus
London, Seal and
The XX. All in all, it’s
about bravery and
honesty in confusion,
and that same sense
of confusion will
undoubtedly draw
an audience and
unite listeners in
a way that will, in
time, become a new
home for many.
CRIMINAL
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We sit down with
Ian Rankin to find
out why more South
Africans should get into
crime – fiction, that is –
and why they shouldn’t
follow Elmore Leonard’s
rules on writing
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Words by Pieter Smedy
Saints of the
Shadow Bible
(Jonathan Ball): R265
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1. Apocalypse
Now Now by
Charlie Human
(Umuzi, R190)
2. Black Widow
Society by Angela
Makholwa (Pan
MacMillan, R220)
3. The Dinner
by Herman Koch
(Atlantic Books,
R160)
4. Dark Places by
Gillian Flynn
(Orion, R170)
MANUAL BOOKS
‘As human
beings,
we’re
fascinated
by our
propensity
to be bad
as well
as good.
That’s
what
drew me
to crime
fiction’
Rebus has changed, he hasn’t changed
all that much. So yeah, time is a big thing.
Policing has changed around him. The
police don’t interact with the low-lives or
have snitches anymore. Rebus is a maverick
cop and there’s no room for that anymore.
GQ: After 19 novels, why do we still
have such a fascination with Rebus?
IR: It’s that maverick thing. I don’t think
readers like perfect characters, who are
always right and better than anyone else to
a preternatural degree. We like people who
break the rules because mostly we don’t.
GQ: Do you see Rebus retiring (again)?
IR: I think he’ll have to. The books exist more
or less in real time. Time was never really an
issue in crime fiction because the detective
never really aged. Or didn’t age in real time.
GQ: Recently deceased crime fiction
godfather Elmore Leonard is as famous
for his works as he is for his rules
on writing – but do you have any?
IR: He gave me some of those rules in
the flesh. I was in London for the Diamond
Dagger lifetime achievement award, which
was going to Leonard. We had a chat at the
party and he was saying we should get rid
of adverbs and get rid of descriptions and
I was thinking, nah, I like them. Those were
his rules. Lots of writers come up with rules
for writing – but what works for one will never
work for another. And as a young writer, you
shouldn’t be looking at rules – they’ll shackle
you if you’re too prescriptive. You should be
going out and making your own.
GQ: Crime fiction – especially in South
Africa – has seen a major revival. What’s
up with that – crime is nothing new to us.
Ian Rankin: No it’s not, but that’s the odd
thing. If you have a country that’s got a lot
of unrest or violent crimes you tend not to
find crime fiction there. You find crime fiction
often comes afterwards, people start writing
it to explain why a country had political unrest.
Right now, writers are trying to explain South
Africa to readers. It’s a great way of discussing
politics, big business and the effects these
have on the people. It’s asking the same
question: why do we keep doing bad things?
It’s simple to ask, but complicated to answer.
As human beings we’re fascinated by our
propensity to be bad as well as good.
That’s why SA crime writing is so good,
and also because there’s an appetite outside
of SA for reading other view points. For years,
readers were resistant to translation, but now
crime fiction is at the forefront of this. Just take
the Scandinavian writers – Stieg Larsson,
Jo Nesbø – they’re proof of a wider audience.
GQ: Where did the idea behind your
new novel, Saints of the Shadow
Bible come from?
IR: I think it came to me after I went to
a couple of police retirement parties and
they were getting up and telling stories about
what policing had been like in the ’70s and
’80s, and it seemed to be very different. With
the first book, John Rebus [Rankin’s detective
protagonist] was already an established
detective superintendent, but we don’t know
what happened to him before then. I thought it
would be interesting to see what policing was
like before now, before bureaucracy took over.
GQ: Time is a major theme in Saints –
there’s a heavy focus on Rebus’s past but
also his interaction with things like Twitter.
Was this tension between old rules and
new mentalities a conscious one?
IR: Absolutely. The rules have changed –
and by the end of the book we see that though
A lot of us owe
crime fiction an
apology. Stop
taking the snob
approach to the
genre with these
fine examples.
THE PERFECT
CRIME NOVEL
Edited by
Cayleigh
Bright
MANUAL FILM
Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange
When Hollywood
steals from Asia
ASIAN
IMMITATIONS
OLDBOY
Directed by
Spike Lee; with
Josh Brolin and
Sharlto Copley
This is the Hollywood
remake of the 2003
South Korean tour de
force manga of the
same name. Joe
Doucett (Brolin) is
an advertising exec
who is kidnapped
and held in solitary
confinement for
20 years. One day,
however, he’s
mysteriously set free,
prompting him to
follow a path of
violent discovery
about his kidnapping.
This project has
had numerous big
names attached
to it in the past,
including Daniel
Craig and Will Smith.
Understandably,
fanboys of the
original cult
classic have been
making a fuss over
this version – and
the choice of
director Lee, who
has had limited
experience with
thrillers. While many
will no doubt be
impressed by the
setup and the
brutality, the original
version is way more
macabre, haunting
and memorable.
Brolin and Copley
don’t necessarily
disappoint in their
performances, but
we found it all too
diluted when
compared to the
original. Done that.
Got the bloody
T-shirt. Not an
ideal date movie.

Released 15
November
THE FIFTH
ESTATE
Directed by
Bill Condon;
with Benedict
Cumberbatch
and Daniel Bruhl
Greengrass might
be well known for
his involvement in
the Bourne films,
but he seems more
at home making
films with sensitive
subject matter.
This biopic tells
the tale of Captain
Richard Phillips, who
was taken hostage
by Somali pirates
during 2009’s Maersk
Alabama hijacking.
There’s not too
much question as
to the ideological
slant – it is based
on a book co-written
by Phillips, with
a title marinated
in Americana –
A Captain’s Duty:
Somali Pirates, Navy
SEALs, & Dangerous
Days at Sea.
As always, it is
hard to fault Hanks’s
performance. He
portrays Phillips
as a likable average
Joe who is intelligent,
brave, resilient
and sensitive.
The sum is less
than its parts,
I feel, but it’s great
entertainment and
is way above most
of the copy/paste
films Hollywood
offers these days.

Released 15
November
This film sheds
light on the rise of
information-leaking
website WikiLeaks
through the actions
of cyber-activist
Julian Assange;
Cumberbatch
delivers an Oscar-
worthy performance.
A perfect foil to
Cumberbatch is
Bruhl, who plays
WikiLeaks’s former
spokesman, Daniel
Domscheit-Berg
(whose book My
Time with Julian
Assange and the
World’s Most
Dangerous Website
provided much
of the screenplay’s
direction). Bruhl
guides the audience
through the series
of convoluted ethical
questions raised by
NOW PLAYING
Kidnaps, hijacks and WikiLeaks
Edited by Evert Lombaert
Screening
Josh Brolin in Spike Lee’s
remake of Oldboy
the site’s revelations
and motives.
The film, like its
subject matter,
is no stranger to
controversy, with
the real-life
Assange calling the
screenplay a ‘serious
propaganda attack
on WikiLeaks’. But
Condon isn’t waving
the flag in favour of
the underdog – both
sides are exposed.
While the film may
have its historical
faults, it nonetheless
manages to ruffle
some feathers
and will encourage
you to question your
own views of digital
privacy and secrecy.
An ideal date
movie, for the debate
and conversation
that will follow.

Released 8
November
CAPTAIN
PHILLIPS
Directed by
Paul Greengrass;
with Tom Hanks,
Catherine Keener
and Max Martini
Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips
The Eye
stolen from Jian Guı ˇ
(Hong Kong)
The Grudge
stole from Ju-on:
The Grudge
(Japan)
When Hollywood
steals from Asia
ASIAN
IMITATIONS
The Departed
stolen from
Infernal Affairs
(Hong Kong)
The Ring
stolen from Ringu
(Japan)
Godzilla
stolen from Gojira
(Japan)
The Magnificent
Seven
stolen from
Seven Samurai
(Japan)
The Lake House
stolen from Il Mare
(South Korea)
Check out the
full interview with
Paul Greengrass
at GQ.CO.ZA
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How to get a drink at a busy bar

throw the
best house party

make a lasting impression

pack for a summer weekend escape

give a proper toast

master phone etiquette

complain like a gent

and much more
Manners make you. Skills make you better. Harness both this summer with the
GQ guide for the modern gentleman
HOW TO
Get a drink in a busy bar,
without looking like a douche
Summertime, and the living is easy… except when it comes to getting a drink at a heaving bar.
Conventional wisdom says go to the bar when it’s quiet and befriend the barman, but life is too
short for false friendships and long-winded tactics. Get served faster with a bar counter blueprint
Stay focused. Your mind is
a drink-acquisition machine,
more single-track than
superhighway right now. If
you are too busy scanning the
room for talent or chatting up
everyone standing next to you,
you will miss your chance.
Focus on the task at hand.
Drinks frst, chat later.
Have your cash handy, even
slightly visible. It pays to have
cash in your hand. Not waving
it about as if the barman is a
particularly strapping stripper,
but just visible enough to
indicate you are a serious
buyer with a rough sense
of what the order will cost.
Barmen appreciate people
who don’t waste their time.
Watch the crowd.
Like the motion of the waves
on an incoming tide, crowds
move in rhythmic motions.
Sometimes, no matter how
well you know the bar staf or
have tipped them in the past,
when it’s happy hour, the best
thing you can do is take a gap
when it materialises.
Know what you want.
If your turn comes and
you stand there trying to
remember what it was the
ffteen people at your table
wanted, you will swiftly be
passed on and probably
thrown on the mental
scrapheap for the evening.
Tip well. First round, tip
the barman very well. If the
drinks order was R32 don’t be
shy to leave a R50 in his palm
without weighing up the
change. Sure, that’s a pricey
drink, but ask yourself this: is
your time better spent
hanging out with friends or
waiting for the barman? Tip
well and he will remember
your face when you next
appear, by which time you
can tip more moderately. But
always tip. Saving one big tip
for the end of the evening is
ill-advised.
Sound like too much of
a mission? Save yourself the
trouble by getting a booth
and a friendly barmaid who
can run to the bar and back
in record time.
Don’t pull the ‘Hey champ’,
‘Bud’, ‘Charna’ or ‘Chief’
greeting with a barman –
they know when your bloke-ish
terms of endearment are
employed to render some false
camaraderie. Tey are
not that desperate.
Don’t assume that waving
a roll of cash in front of
a barman like a Goodfella will
get you served ahead of anyone
else. It’s that kind of behaviour
that will piss of not only the
surrounding patrons but also
the barman himself. You have
money? Well done. So does
everyone else, and he’s not
going to screw everyone
else over for one tip.
Don’t use your girlfriend’s
low-flying cleavage as
a fshing lure. Even if it works
and she gets served fast, he will
see her return to you with the
Piña Coladas he made for her.
For her. He may, in the words
of Heart of Darkness author
Joseph Conrad, ‘cherish a hate’
for you, and your next drink
may take longer than a glacial
fow to reach your hand.
Don’t wave your hand or
click your fingers in the bar
staf’s faces. As much as their
facial expressions might seem
glazed over, it’s an act to avoid
having to deal with everyone
who thinks the thirst they’re
packing is more important
than the next man’s. Te bar
staf are not performing seals
and you are not dangling
a fsh worth their time. Quit it.
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MAN UP!
Invite the neighbours you
get on with and inform those
you don’t particularly want
around as a courtesy. If you
do get dragged away in a cop
car at 3am, you’ll at least have
a faint whif of proof that
your incarceration was
a conspiracy. After all, you
started with good intentions.
If, like many of us, you live
in an area with a fair amount
of car break-ins, hire an
automotive risk consultant
(car guard) for the evening
to put your guests at ease.
Ensure a stocked bar. In
decades gone by that meant
supplying all the booze, but
we live in recessionary times
so don’t feel you need to
cater to everyone’s whims.
Delegate specifc drinks
to specifc people to ensure
a stocked bar. What you
do need to guarantee is that
all the trimmings are there
– ice, glasses, lemons, mixers,
a bottle opener, a knife and
chopping board, swizzle
sticks and dish cloths.
Just add guests.
Which brings us to your
guest list. Ensure that you
do not have a lopsided gender
count. Too many guys equals
a sausage fest and without
girls to keep them in check or
take their attention, mayhem
usually ensues. Or everyone
leaves in search of girls. Too
many girls (the unspecifed
female equivalent) and there’s
not much in it for them either
if they aren’t interested in
you. Shocking but true.
Balance is key.
Balance is also essential
when it comes to music. If you
are not going to hire a small
band or DJ, then throw the
word out among your friends
for track suggestions.
Avoid the following
pitfalls: Te genre trap –
no matter how much you
love ’70s New York hip-hop,
listening to that or any genre
nonstop will have guests
bored to tears. Party crowds
are aurally omnivorous, so
mix it up. Forget your cool,
new undiscovered tracks.
Unless this is a hipster
convention, nobody cares if
you’ve got the latest release
from a Brooklyn-based
Mongolian throat-singing
bluegrass band. Employ a
mix of classics that the crowd
in question already loves and
top it up with new favourites.
Golden rule? Never go
slow. We like folk music too,
but for a house party, it can
kill the vibe. Keep Bon Iver
for the morning after.
Rowan Eva, founder of
South African music-curation
site Te Noon Day Tune
(noondaytune.com) has
the following tips:
1. Creating the perfect playlist
is dif cult; it’s best to mix up
your current favourite tracks
with tried and tested classics
from the ’80s and ’90s.
2. Or you can cheat. If you’ve
hooked your iTunes library
up to Apple’s Genius service
you can’t go wrong with
creating a playlist around Te
Black Keys, Elbow or Phoenix.
3. Download a mix
from Soundcloud.
Lastly, try to stick to
a departure time to get
everybody to bugger of. If the
night looks set to take of into
the stratosphere of hedonistic
merry-making, it’s probably
best that it happens in a club,
not your living room.
Throw a house party
First off, start with a house (an apartment will
also do). House parties without a house are
by definition street parties and then the
whole neighbourhood is invited
Fake it
Greet her with any permissible
vagary from ‘Hey!’ to ‘Howzit’
or the double-sneaky ‘Long
time’. Follow it up with a few
questions about what she’s
been up to since you last saw
each other while your brain
puts the puzzle pieces together.
Teamwork
If you are at an event where
you know you are likely to
struggle with people’s names,
take a friend to play decoy.
As a no-name-brand person
approaches simply say ‘Hey,
do you know Brad?’ Hopefully
he/she doesn’t and will be
forced to introduce themselves.
Remember
someone’s
name, and
what to do
if you can’t
HOW TO
HOW TO
Humans are a sensitive
ego-driven species,
and forgetting
someone’s name
implies (whether true
or not) that you don’t
give a shit about them.
Can’t recall who
the former Victoria’s
Secret model and
Miss Benoni 2009,
approaching you is?
All is not lost
The recollection point
If she is a stonewall of
conversational hints, try
getting back to basics with
something like ‘Where did
we last see each other?’ If
she points out it was at X’s
gala dinner or Y’s party, the
fog should lift from your mind.
Try mnemonics
You’ve had a lifeline – an
introduction – but chances
are you’ll forget the name in
a while. To prevent this you
could try using mnemonic
memory triggers and word
games. So, if it helps you to
remember Nigel as ‘Naai-gel’
or Russel as ‘Russel the love
muscle’, so be it. Just try
not to say it to their
faces. Use a machine:
Spacefem.com’s mnemonic
generator gave us this gem
for GQ editor Craig Tyson’s
name: Careless Records Align
Infuential Ghosts, Ten Yaks
Spank Omnivorous Numbers.
(Tis hardly ever works – Ed.)
Use repetition
Upon meeting someone,
repeat their name in
conversation to within
an inch of death. ‘Hello
Sumarettizette. Good to
meet you. How do you
know Henk, Sumarettizette?
School together, that’s nice.
What do you do for a living
Sumarettizette? A model –
how splendid! Sumarettizette,
let me tell you about my
season modelling balaclavas
in Bali.’
The series
obsessive
From Breaking
Bad to Game of
Trones and Gossip
Girl (hopefully
not), most of us
have had a series
obsession at some
stage. However, in
groups of three or
more, getting stuck
into the minutiae
of Peter Dinklage’s
fnest retort
excludes fellow
conversationists.
The frat-
movie quoter
We know. You love
lamp. You want to
go streaking to the
pool. Your cologne
is Sex Panther and
60 per cent of the
time, it works
every time.
Now try some of
your own material.
The tween-
speak adopter
‘So, like when she
didn’t come over,
I got major FOMO.
But then I thought
if I don’t go and
see her it will be
awkies, you know?
So I was like,
“YOLO bitches!”’
The serial nagger
You had a tough
day? Shame. So
did millions of
people across
the planet, but if
I wanted to hear
a whinge I’d phone
my aunts or work
at the Telkom
hotline. Sure,
not everything
is roses, but not
everything is shit,
too. Ask yourself if
you would want to
hear what you are
telling others.
The religious
opinionista
‘On the sacrifcial
altar of Jehovah,
Toth, Abdullah
and Odin I swear
that my way is the
word, the way and
the light of the
Flying Spaghetti
Monster.’ Unless
you’re all members
of the same cult,
nobody cares
what you believe
happens when you
kick the bucket.
The social media
heavy-breather
‘Great pic of you
guys at Clifton.
You’re looking
seriously ft. But
I prefer you in the
green bikini you
wore in December
last year. Shout if
you ever need
some lotion put
on your shoulder
blades. Nobody
does shoulder
blades better
than me.’
Cardinal sinners of conversation
Carry a bag without looking like
you’re holding your girlfriend’s
The tote The backpack The messenger The man clutch The briefcase
HOW TO
Activities
for body
and mind
We suggest the
following for
your leisure time
this summer
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Stand up
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with a paddle; cruising
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helping you develop
a ripped upper body
and rock-hard core.
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Read this:
The Signal and the
Noise: The Art and
Science of Prediction
by Nate Silver (R170)
Te stats-based
Nostradamus of our
time, Silver made
a name for himself
by correctly predicting
the last US presidential
election results in all
50 states. In this book,
he gives you the skinny
on how to cut through
the clutter and fnd the
signals in the noise for
predicting what will
happen. Like whether
that girl on the beach
really is making eyes at
you or just trying to get
sunscreen of her face.
HOW TO
How to complain
like you mean it
South Africans are too nice.
We accept crap food, poor
service and venal politicians.
Learn how to complain like
a well-mannered champion,
when the moment is right
1 Be right. If you decide a cheese is of or
the wine has turned, you better know what
you are talking about. If someone has to
explain to you that blue cheese is meant
to be smelly you will look like a royal fool.
2 Don’t make a scene at the table.
Complaining heartily in front of your
table can make you look worse than
what you are complaining about. If there’s
a continuous screw-up coming from your
waiter or the kitchen, leave the table and
have a word with the manager.
3 Don’t be apologetic. It’s a complaint.
Don’t start by saying ‘Sorry to bother you,
but the steak I ordered has been burnt to
a crisp and someone unleashed their pubic
hair in my wife’s soup.’
A
Get them to do something about it,
whether that’s a crucifixion, a new plate
or a comped meal.
B
Be very clear about what it is that
went wrong.
C
Get them to acknowledge that it is
not the way it is meant to be.
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‘Reflektor’
Te much-anticipated
fourth album from the
Canadians is set to drop
towards the end of the
year. With long-time
collaborator Markus
Try doing this:
Slacklining
What tough rugby is
to rugby players,
slacklining is to
acrobats, circus clowns
and mountain climbers
– a fun training exercise
that improves your
game. Te ultimate test
of balance, you winch
a taught webbed line
between two very solid
anchors (usually a tree
or a rock), then walk
across it like a tightrope.
Simple enough?
Dravs (who worked on
Mumford & Sons and
Coldplay albums) on
board, the album was
produced by James
Murphy of LCD
Soundsystem, who
told NME magazine
‘It sounds like Arcade
Fire in the way that only
Arcade Fire sound like
Arcade Fire, you know?
It’s really fucking epic.’
And with that, we
now have very high
expectations for
this one.
It’s harder than you
think and serious fun.
Plus you will get an
amazingly strong core
if you get any good at it.
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A leather jacket
Sunglasses
Swimshorts
A cotton T-shirt
Tailored shorts
A beach towel
Sandals Mid-top sneakers Chinos
A collared shirt
Holdall bag
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Always bring an
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A classic
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When you leave
the house, always
remember to wear
dark pants – matched
with a Savanna Dark
for a look that’s right
on trend.
Dark matter
Put your own dark
spin on things – and
bring your own
headphones, Jack!
Set the bar by
standing by it – and
look as if you own the
place. Just smile and
have another sip.
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MAN UP!
It’s a toast. It should be short, sharp and to
the point. If you go into lengthy anecdotes
and ‘I remember the times’, it becomes
a speech where everyone regrets not
bringing a shooting stick to sit on.
You propose a toast. Tat means you
announce or put forward an idea and
follow it up with a justifcation for why it’s
a good idea. Ten everybody drinks and
says ‘here, here!’ or ‘cheers!’, occasionally
bursting into ‘For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow’.
Unless of course you are proposing a toast
to the minister of police.
Avoid stock phrases and old clichés –
everyone’s heard the ‘Champagne for
Unlike our northern brethren, summers in South Africa are balmy affairs where the
festive season and the beach season roll into one. Christmas day can easily end
with sand between your toes and oysters instead of turkey. As summer is also
a time for celebrating, often with a drink in hand, it’s helpful to learn how to give
a short, poignant toast to the people that matter to you
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my real friends and real pain for my sham
friends’ line. Anything dull enough to
make you sound like a sports coach or
player after a game is out. Try to eke
out just one original, memorable line
describing either the person you are
toasting or the event itself.
Ask yourself: why are we here?
Whose initiative was this? How have
we benefted? Roll the answers into your
toast. ‘I’d like to propose a toast to Avi.
Without his foresight and forethought
today’s ceremony would just be about
a foreskin, but instead it’s a celebration
of family, friends and faith. To Avi!’
HOW TO In the boardroom:
‘Travis, what are your
non-negotiable objectives
on this?’
By asking someone else to
contribute, you pass the buck
long enough to bring yourself
up to speed.
At dinner:
‘I think Simon is spot on!’
Pick the loudest, most-
opinionated guy at the
dinner table and throw this
little conversational morsel
back as chum for the sharks.
Simon will jump straight in,
delighted you agree with him
and his opponents will fire
back against him. Then you
can listen and find out that
you have just aligned yourself
with Simon’s assertion for
applying Old Testament
rules against women.
Down at the pub:
‘The officiating is so
bloody sub-standard.’
Whether it’s sport – any sport
– or the guy running the pub
quiz, the argument can always
be made that the officiating is
sub-standard. In football, there
are the off-sides calls; in rugby
the ref’s interpretation of
everything, and in pub quizzes,
the quiz master always favours
the other team. Go with it.
Appear
smart
when you
have no
idea
what’s
going on
There are moments
in dinner-party
conversation,
boardroom meetings
and pub warfare
when your thoughts
drift off or are
taken back to that
wonderful summer
by the sea where
you met a girl who…
Suddenly you are
being addressed
directly. Here’s
how to respond
As a general rule, plonking your phone on
the restaurant table is crass. Nobody wants
to see you pick it up every time you get
a WhatsApp message or a tweet. It conveys
quite clearly that you don’t value where
you are right then. Similarly, we don’t care
what phone or version of Android or Apple
you are using. Te alternatives are for you
to hide it in your pocket and play with it
under the table, or for everyone to play
phone chicken. Te rules are simple yet
ruthless. All the phones get lumped
together in one pile in the middle of the
table. Te frst person to reach for their
phone before the evening is up, pays for
dinner. Everybody’s dinner.
From the
office to the
bar, an intimate
dinner or the
bedroom, your
phone is not
your security
blanket. Here’s
how to control
your habit
Master phone etiquette
with a game of chicken
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ust when I think the cold rain
and ferce wind can’t get any
worse, hail of a painful size
starts trying to knock the open-
face helmet of my head. I ease
400kg of heavy metal down the Tradouw
Pass. Te mighty 1690cm3 V2 doesn’t miss
a beat; the heart of the Electra Glide Ultra
has a calming efect. And it’s not all bad –
there’s only about another 30 more icy
kilometres to go before I can warm up.
Fighting the elements is part of each
and every bike trip.
On a Harley-Davidson the thrill of
the ride goes all the way back to 1903,
when four young guys decided to build
a motorised bicycle from scratch in
a wooden shed. As the 1960s approached,
America’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer
was just about done. But the hog made
it through all of the bad times, rising
to attain legendary status. In 1981 the
company was sold for $80 million to
a group of 13 investors, including Willie
G Davidson, the grandson of the
company’s founder. Rather than trying
to compete with the Japanese, the new
management did the only thing that made
sense – they returned the Harley-Davidson
to its roots. Te company began promoting
the retro-appeal of bikes, building
motorcycles that adopted the look, feel
and sound of their earlier models. To this
day, that recipe has guaranteed them
success. Behind the nostalgic looks is a lot
of modern technology, such as the ABS
brakes that restrain the heavy Electra Glide
as I descend the Tradouw Pass.
I must admit, while I usually prefer
uncluttered, basic Harleys like a Fat Boy
or Softtail, in this weather I am more
than grateful for the huge batwing fairing
that protects me from the onslaught of the
elements. And call me a sissy, but I never
switched the heated handgrips of during
the ride.
Te day had started cold, wet and misty
and didn’t get much better, so the cofee
breaks were even more appreciated. Just
before Bain’s Kloof Pass I stopped at the
aptly-named Perfect Place in Wellington.
When you arrive in the rain on a bike like
this, people are always friendly; they want
to know where you’re coming from and
where you’re going to – you never sit alone.
Bain’s Kloof Pass, like the bike I am riding,
is a journey back in time. Te entire pass
is a national monument, and a very
bumpy one, too. Heavy rainfalls change
the mountainsides into cascades of water
that spray all over the road. It feels like
a drive-through shower.
On a bike trip like this, with the primal
V2 rumble between your legs, your
thoughts always go travelling as well. It is
a special kind of petrol-infused meditation.
Past trips come to mind, people you’ve
met, roads you have experienced and
horizons conquered. >>
1903
Serial Number 1-Harley
with a 405cc single
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displayed in the HD
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Model RL
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Hearing that primal rumble, your thoughts go
travelling as well – a petrol-infused meditation
Memories of my best trips on two wheels
come fooding back. Te Electra Glide-
with-a-sidecar trip into the Canadian
Yukon territories and through Alaska.
Tat was cold as well, and in total contrast
to the T-shirt and jeans-clad Springer
ride I took down to Florida’s Key West,
culminating in a daiquiri at Hemingways
Bar. Unforgettable were the bike gatherings
at Daytona Beach and Sturgis, with
hundreds of thousands of bikers attending.
And there is always the memory of your
frst time. Mine was in Texas, somewhere
outside Fort Worth, in 1987. A guy was
selling a 1980 Sturgis Lowrider. It was
a special edition in black with orange
pinstriping, the frst ever belt-driven
Harley-Davidson. Tere was a feeling of
sitting for the frst time in, not on, a bike.
Tat is something I will never forget. And
the ‘Loud Pipes Save Lives’ slogan. From
then onwards I was hooked, and the frst
hog was followed by many more.
My destination on today’s ride is a
historic guest house in South Africa’s third
oldest town, Swellendam. As I arrive, the
rain fnally stops. Peeling of several layers
of clothes, I feel a sense of achievement: we
made it. I feel a bit sorry for the hog having
to sleep outside.
Te next morning is one of those crisp,
cloudless Cape winter days. Perfect
Harley-Davidson weather. After a hearty
breakfast, I set of with the mighty V2
eager for some dry tarmac. If there is an
archetypal biker stop on this trip, it has
to be the Napier Farm Stall. An old
rusty bicycle hangs above the entrance.
A wood fre burns in a derelict
wheelbarrow next to a rustic wooden table.
Seeing my red nose, the friendly owner
serves me a little complimentary port with
my cofee. New memories for future trips.
Is there anything else out there that can
give a rider this same feeling of owning
a modern classic? Tere were rumours for
decades about a revival of Harley’s biggest
competitor from the 1950s, the other
American with a legendary name –
Indian. And according to recent internet
murmurings, this time they’re serious
about it. Teir 2014 Indian Chief
motorcycle was presented in August at
the Sturgis Motorcyle Rally – decidedly
Harley-Davidson territory. And the bike
immediately stirred emotions. I think
it would be great to have two classic
American bikes co-existing together
again, and can’t wait to ride one.
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The thrill of vintage custom bikes
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W
hat ever happened to the days
when motorcycling shone in our
minds as the unchallenged king of
badass pursuits? It’s as though the attraction
of riding on two wheels with the wind rushing
past is alive in every boy’s mind, only to be
squeezed out one way or another by the time
the possibility of realising the dream exists.
Whether you blame over-protective mothers
who call them ‘death traps’, or the 21st-century
trendiness of showing concern for the planet
(and insisting that driving a Prius is enjoyable)
there’s no denying that somewhere along the
line, motorbikes became un-cool. Los Muertos
Motorcycles may just change that.
Walk into this bike/coffee shop in Cape
Town’s Bo-Kaap, and you’ll immediately feel
drawn to and intrigued by the biking sub-
culture it embraces. Los Muertos is devoted
to everything that is exciting about motorbikes,
and it captures that perfectly in this space.
The original brick walls are covered with bike
posters from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s; there are
retro racing helmets, leather jackets, gloves
and other bespoke biking paraphernalia for
sale. The store’s other half is a cafe-style
coffee shop and eatery, offering a selection
of fresh eats.
But it is the cafe racers that give Los
Muertos its grunt. They sit proudly in the
shop’s centre, with a particularly fine retro
urban racer built off a 1984 Yamaha SR500
raised behind the coffee counter.
frame. We not only build and source bikes
for clients, but also strip down existing
bikes and give them custom designs with
fine-tuned engines,’ says Pitt. Whether
you’re stopping by for coffee, joining them
for their monthly bike ride or adding your bike
to the exclusive list of LMMC’d bikes, you’ll
leave the place feeling appropriately badass.
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Cafe racers are typically stripped of
unnecessary parts and built for enjoyment.
‘They are lightweight bikes that have been
modified for speed,’ explains Los Muertos’s
Steve Pitt. ‘The term was coined in the UK
during the 1960s when cafe racers grew
popular, and famous models like the Triton
were achieved by marrying a Norton
Bonneville engine with a Triton Featherbed
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In Spain for only his second Toyota Corolla driving
experience, Dieter Losskarn recalls his earlier
thousand-mile journey in the world’s most loved car
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he original plan was to buy an old
American yank tank and cruise in it
from New York on the East Coast to
the West Coast and back again. The year was
1980 and it was my first time in the United
States. My school buddy Norbert and I were
ready to conquer a continent that we knew
from countless road-trip movies. But cool
comes with risks. Friends warned us about the
potential costs of taking a junker thousands of
miles across the highways and byways of
North America. Why not rent a new car?
We had a look and ended up with the
archetypal rental: a then brand-new yellow
1980 Toyota Corolla, for a ridiculously low
long-term hire rate. The unlimited mileage offer
– a tempting special intended for locals using
the car around New York – sealed the deal. We
neglected to mention our little trip.
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For the following ten weeks, the reliable,
boxy car accompanied us through most of
the US National Parks, over dirt roads and
mountains, across rivers and deserts. It never
complained and it always started. It was
a trustworthy and economical companion that
brought us all the way from A to B, and back
to A again. It was not a car to stir emotions,
but it got the car rental agent excited when we
returned it to him. ‘Where the hell did you take
the poor Toyota?’ he asked us, astonished
at our mileage reading.
Thirty-three years later, the Toyota
Corolla is in its eleventh generation.
Since 1966 over 40 million cars
have been sold. That adds up to about one
million units a year, or more than two cars
purchased every minute, worldwide. One
million were sold and produced in South
Africa alone, making it more successful
than Volkswagen’s Beetle.
The Corolla might not be awe-inspiring, or
a petrol-head’s dream mode of transport, but
it definitely has a giant fan base of customers
who appreciate affordable reliability. And
honestly, you can’t have Norwegian salmon
or Italian Parma ham every day – you also
need bread and butter. Even if the car’s not for
you, look at the bright side: profits from the
Corolla enable Toyota to build exciting vehicles
such as the 86 or the FJ Cruiser.
The new Corolla is manufactured in
16 locations worldwide and sold in over
150 countries. We’ll be getting the Euro-spec
model early next year. There will be ten
variants of four engines – 1.3, 1.6 and 1.8-litre
petrol and a 1.4-litre diesel. The engine will be
paired with a six-speed manual or the dreadful
CVT elastic band-effect auto gearbox.
While driving the Corolla in Spain, I found
a sport button in the console, and pushed it
expectantly. Nothing happened. But in a car
that transports you reliably from A to B and
back to A, again and again, you don’t need
fancy buttons anyway.
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It’s about to get sexy in here
IT’S PROBABLY HAPPENING RIGHT
NOW. In an unassuming photographer’s
studio somewhere in your town, a man
has just stripped down to a delicious pair
of tighty whities. I’m calling them delicious
because they have to be the way they’re
being devoured by his pasty, pale
cheeks. Tis man is not a pornstar, he’s
not a model (not really) – hell, he’s not
even in shape. With a body like a beer
keg that’s been rolled through loose
hair and a face like a slapped arse,
he’s about to assume the position
upon a chaise longue – back
arched, clawing the air in front of
him with so much fery passion in
his eyes he’s about to combust the
photographer. Tere may even be a
rose clenched awkwardly between
his teeth. No, this man is not
a victim of some sex-industry crime,
he’s not even Steve Carell. He’s here
by choice. He’s going full-out dudeoir.
If the ’60s was the era of women’s
liberation, then it’s safe to say we’re
smack bang in the middle of ours –
whether you’re in the mood to have your
masculinity liberated or not, it’s happening.
First it became okay for men to rip the
hair from their nearest and dearest. Soon
there’ll be cosmetics counters around the
world dedicated to selling you an ever-
widening selection of bronzers, concealers
and mascaras. Sure, progress is one thing,
but just like a meteor hurtling towards
Earth, the more speed our emasculation/
emancipation gathers, the more destructive
the eventual aftermath is going to be – and
the dudeoir is on an Armageddon level.
Simply put, the dudeoir is a manly take
on the popular boudoir-style photoshoots
of the ’90s that saw women transforming
from ladies in the street to freaks in front of
the camera. Suddenly everyone with
a uterus wanted to be a naughty nurse/
naughty schoolgirl – anything, really, as
long as it was naughty and they got to wear
a feather boa at least once. And while
the majority of what came out of
this is certainly cringe-worthy in
retrospect, it’s not necessarily
mortifying for the subjects. Tis
will not be the case for you, buddy.
Te thing is, it’s much easier for
a woman to look attractive naked
than it is for a man – and that’s a
fact. With us guys it’s all just, well,
there. Photoshop doesn’t come with
a tool to help you in that department
and no amount of mood lighting is
going to make it better, either.
So why the hell is Joe Regular
putting himself through this?
Motives vary, from dubious gifts
for partners to a desire to preserve
the present (will they be showing
this to their kids?) – regardless,
not only is it happening, it’s big.
So should we, as men of sound
mind, have a problem with this?
In a word: no.
By all accounts, the now-dated concept
of the metrosexual is dead. Where once the
only form of personal hygiene acceptable
among males was freshening up with
a splash of Jack Daniels and a shave with
a piece of broken glass, today we’re fully
embracing our creature comforts. I like
a massage as much as the next guy – hell,
I even have a ‘day fragrance’ and a ‘night
fragrance’ – but you’ll never see me spread-
eagled on a shag rug with my come-hither
face on. But hey, that’s just me. We all have
to do what we have to do – and if that means
capturing your freak fag on flm, go for it.
Just don’t hang it in the living room.
It’s much easier for a woman to look attractive
naked than it is for a man – and that’s a fact
Pieter Smedy
is ready for his close-up
HUMOUR
What the FAQ?
FAQs about FAQs
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Q: What is a frequently asked question?
A: Frequently asked questions, or FAQs,
are lists of questions and corresponding
answers intended to answer common
queries about a particular subject.
Q: Why do I often fnd my question
missing from the FAQs?
A: By their very defnition, lists of
frequently asked questions strive to include
all questions that are frequently asked.
If you don’t fnd your particular question,
the most likely reason is that it isn’t
frequently asked.
Q: I fnd this dif cult to believe. I mean,
I’ve put the question several times to
friends and family members before
consulting the FAQs. Doesn’t asking a
question several times constitute
a frequently asked question?
A: ‘Frequently asked’ actually means
‘frequently asked by thousands of users,’
not ‘frequently asked by one user.’ Creators
of these lists use highly scientifc means to
determine which questions are truly – and
universally – frequently asked. If you can’t
fnd your question, chances are that the
problem isn’t the FAQs, it’s you.
Q: I’m sorry – did you just say that
I’m the problem?
A: Yes. Most likely.
Q: How is that in any way helpful?
A: We strive to help all users understand
the limits of the FAQs’ capabilities,
especially users who think that if they
can’t answer a question that millions of
other people apparently can, it’s the FAQs’
fault for not having that answer. Tis is
much like a mentally challenged person
who can’t open a door blaming the door
for not coming with instructions.
Q: So now I’m mentally challenged?!
A: Tis is what’s called a ‘metaphor’. Please
consult any FAQs about grammar.
Q: Why are you so rude?
A: For that answer, you would have to
consult an FAQ about FAQs about FAQs.
But your time might be better served by
simply abandoning your search for a magic
answer and taking responsibility for your
own profound ignorance.
Q: What?!
A: We’re just saying that looking to defect
responsibility for your own stupidity onto
rigorously and scientifcally assembled lists
of users’ common questions only makes
you look more stupid.
Q: Who the hell do you think you are?
A: Frequently asked questions about
frequently asked questions, or FAQs
about FAQs, are lists of questions and
corresponding answers intended to answer
common queries about FAQs.
Q: I wasn’t asking you that question
literally. Are you telling me you didn’t
know that?
A: We were aware of that, yes. We were
being deliberately obtuse.
Q: Jesus! Is there anything else I can do
to get my questions answered?
A: It could be that FAQs are just not for
you. In the future, you may want to fnd
a diferent source of information and
avoid FAQs altogether, or ‘FAQ of.’
Q: Excuse me – did you just tell me to
‘FAQ of’?
A: Yes.
Q: Why don’t you go FAQ yourself, you
smug FAQing motherFAQer?
A: While this is a frequently asked
question, it is a dif cult one to answer.
Any serious response would involve
complex nanotechnology as well as
metaphysics. In any case, you have
demonstrated an inability to grasp
simple concepts, and are unlikely to
understand. You’re a moron, but,
of course, you know that – that’s
why you’re reading this.
Q: I FAQing hate you!
A: I’m sorry, that’s not a question.
If you can’t find your question, chances are that
the problem isn’t the FAQs, it’s you
Jay Martel wishes that some questions
weren’t so frequently asked
SEX
Skye Chatham explains how to make a woman happy in bed once the fun part’s over
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A FEW YEARS AGO a construction crew
discovered the remains of two skeletons,
a man and a woman, near Verona, Italy.
‘Skeleton Couple Locked In Embrace For
5 000 Years’, read the headline. Te skeletons
face each other, spines curved, knees up,
torsos an eternal tangle of clavicles and
humeri and radii. It’s romantic. Even the
scientists who cleaned the eroded skulls of
these people agree it’s romantic. But I’m not
so sure. It’s basically fve millennia of ‘I can’t
feel my arm’ and ‘I’m falling of the bed’.
Tousands of years, yet men and women
still haven’t fgured out how to sleep
together after they’ve slept together. I want
to say that both sexes are equally to blame.
But I’ve been with men who snored when
drunk, who commandeered the aircon, and
who warned me that ‘the involuntary twitch
in my left knee might result in me literally
kicking your ass.’ Alas, I’m starting to think
this is all you guys’ fault.
First of, something you already know:
women are, generally, smaller than you. Tat
doesn’t mean we require less personal space.
We realise you can’t shrink yourself – nor
would we want you to; your size and shape
are part of your appeal. But just because
a woman could conceivably balance on one
toe’s worth of mattress space doesn’t mean
she wants to. Why am I the one plastering
myself to the wall, spending the wee hours
folded like a paper crane? I don’t care if you
have a king or a foldout futon – the woman
gets half. Stick to your side and put those
legs of yours on a leash for the night. If they
fy over while you’re unconscious, so be it.
It’s the attempt that matters.
And as for that most classic of sleeping-
together moves, the spoon? Let the woman
initiate. Tere’s a chance she might not want
to wear a human straitjacket. Te success
of the spoon comes in managing the arms
and the head. Unless your lady friend is
experiencing hypothermia, let her arm rest
on top of yours. If she pulls your hand from
her stomach to her chest, it’s because no
matter how much a girl loves being held, she
can’t nod of and suck in her stomach at the
same time. But hey – you get to sleep with
a hand on a boob, so this is a win for you.
Ten there’s your head. Your nose should
not be jammed against the back of the
woman’s skull, pushing it forward. It’s
wildly uncomfortable to sleep curled up in
a little ball. Your girlfriend is a person, not
a hedgehog. I’ll cop to more than one
passive-aggressive head butt in my life,
achieved by merely straightening my neck.
(If a woman does this and apologises, she’s
lying; it was no accident.)
As for when you face each other: please
don’t be insulted if she doesn’t want to rest
her cheek directly on your chest. If she
opts for a pillow, some combination of the
following is happening:
1. She’s being neurotic about her face
breaking out, so she doesn’t want to rub her
cheeks in sweat.
2. She likes your armpit odour slightly less
than she likes you.
3. She’s trying to head of the moment when
she drools directly on your skin.
4. It’s more comfortable for her. In which
case, be happy your chest and a shapeless
blob of feathers don’t feel the same.
Of course, maybe women deserve some
responsibility for making the bed situation
awkward. In a bid to feel like we fnally
have physical sovereignty over the bed, we
suddenly become the outside spoon, and
maybe that’s weird for you. Or maybe we
hijack the entire bed. Or we fing an arm over
your face, blocking your oxygen intake. But
remember: we’re used to having the entire
bed when you’re not around. And at least
you won’t have to deal with the discomfort
for 5 000 years.
Skye Chatham is more of
an arm-flinger than a spooner
Women are, generally, smaller – but just because
she could conceivably balance on one toe’s worth
of mattress space doesn’t mean she wants to
Learn how to sleep with me, please
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Stafford Masie
The man who brought Google to South Africa talks about his newest innovation
with Siphiwe Mpye
WHILE HIS PHONE RINGS
INCESSANTLY with calls from overseas
multinationals, Staford Masie is focused on
Tumbzup, a payment solution tailor-made
for Africa. He spoke to us about innovation
versus invention, smartphone advances and
the impact of start-ups on people’s lives.
GQ: What constitutes a bad technology
day in your books?
STAFFORD MASIE: It’s probably when
the battery life on my phone doesn’t hold
up for the day. I deal with technology so
much, it can have multiple efects on me.
My company makes technology, so its dire
technological challenges are a little more
intricate than the average person’s.
GQ: You’ve spoken about the diference
between innovative and inventive
entrepreneurs – what’s the essence of this?
SM: Innovative entrepreneurs take what
already exists and they optimise it and
make it better. Inventors are making things
that do not exist. Tere is no rulebook, no
best practice – there is just the trial and
error and execution. I work with some of
the smartest people in the country, some of
the smartest I have ever worked with, and
we are inventive.
GQ: Do you think the route for African
entrepreneurs is an innovative or
inventive one?
SM: You need to look at the terrain, the
context in which you fnd yourself. In Africa
there are so many opportunities to invent,
to make. It’s less about what the opportunity
is – there are so many opportunities.
Being an entrepreneur and categorising
yourself is one of the best things you can
do because once you have done that, once
you know who you are, it’s easy to see the
opportunity. It’s less about where you
are, but more about what you are and the
opportunities that present themselves.
GQ: Which start-up that you’ve worked on
has had the most impact on people’s lives?
SM: Tey’ve all had their own autonomous
impact. Starting Google in South Africa was
a great privilege. Working on Google+ and
making it better for Africans was a brilliant
thing; to be part of the team that got Google
Maps accelerated in Africa was fun – those
were all good things and had their value
propositions. But the one that is making the
most diference and will positively afect
people’s lives exponentially more than the
value we will derive from it, is Tumbzup.
GQ: How so?
SM: I built Tumbzup on the notion of, ‘Can
I solve payments – how can people out there
accept payments in an easy, cost-efective
manner?’ Te reason I started Tumbzup
was the result of sitting at the reception in
the mayor’s of ce of a South African metro.
Tis lady walked in and she had a baby
on her back. She was crying and the baby
was crying – it was a very traumatic scene.
I asked the secretary what the problem
was and was told that the lady gave birth
to twins in winter, and the guys who had
switched of her water and lights (for non-
payment) couldn’t accept payment from her
even though she had a credit card and cash
on her. Te turnaround time for switching
on her services was two and half weeks
from proof of payment. She was shoving
money in his pocket and showing her card
but he couldn’t physically accept payment.
Something horrible happened – one of the
twins died from exposure. At the time I was
assisting a multinational and as I sat there
I vowed never to use my talents to advance
the interests of a multinational again. What
I would do was work at something tangible
that would change that woman’s life. She is
the driving force behind Tumbzup.
GQ: So what is Tumbzup?
SM: It’s a device that plugs into the audio
jack of your phone and allows someone
to accept card payments. Te product’s
done; it’s about to be launched by ABSA.
Essentially you get this thing in the mail
(it’s the size of a matchbox), plug it into your
phone and it can accept payments. If the
guy who switched of the lady’s water and
lights had had that, he could have accepted
her payment and a child’s life could have
been saved. Tat’s what I always look for
when I’m approached by start-ups: are they
using their talents on stuf that matters?
GQ: When you look at the ideas out there,
what are we looking at in South Africa and
Africa, in terms of the kind of things being
developed in the next fve to ten years?
SM: In Africa we are moving into
a phase of abundance. By that I mean an
abundance of latent human capital that
is locked today but will be unlocked by
connectivity; by devices with attractive
price points that are extremely rich in their
capabilities. Phones are no longer phones,
they are these peripheral ranging engines
that have these amazing capabilities. As
these communication devices increase in
capability and as we solve our broadband
issues, there is the capacity for a phenomenal
impact to be made. In the next fve to ten
years we can look forward to the next
Google – and by Google I mean in terms of
what they have done for mankind – those
kinds of companies will be coming out of
Africa because they will be solving human
issues, not going after economic gain. Tis
is very exciting because we are going to
leapfrog from having nothing in many
African countries, to having LTE (long-
term evolution) with a rich communication
device in hand.
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We present Nuria Nieva, the model who went from folding sweaters
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is her secret? Let’s see if you can find out on the following pages
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Nieva was an employee at
a Hollister store in Madrid; but
today the 19-year-old Spaniard has just
wrapped up posing for the Abercrombie
& Fitch Spring/Summer 2014 collection,
shot by Bruce Weber. ‘Working with
Bruce has been a dream,’ she says. ‘I am
confdent that the photographer knows
how to get the best out of me.’
Abercrombie & Fitch is known for its
spectacular shops – where the image,
sounds and scents are planned down to
the fnest detail – and for selecting staf
members who are so beautiful they take
your breath away.
Nuria is a rising star of the modelling
world. Like many before her, she was
encouraged by a friend to join an agency,
where she soon caught the attention of
casting directors. Since then her career
has been unstoppable.
She wants to work in New York, ‘the
global centre of fashion,’ but always with
this maxim in mind: ‘I want to be a part
of interesting projects and especially
those where I have fun.’
GQ GIRL
The
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of
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the second
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Experience
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in September.
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recently
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in Runner,
Runner.
What’s
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ubiquity? It’s
simple – he’s
just so cool
Words by Georgy Birger
Photographs by Scott Garfield
orecast for this
summer: cloudy, with
a solid chance of rain
in the shape of Justin
Timberlake. It’ll rain
Timberlake in music:
Te 20/20 Experience:
2 of 2 drops just six
months after part
one. It’ll rain Justin in cinema: global
audiences will get a chance to behold
Timberlake as a right-hand man to Ben
Af eck. More fastidious fans will feast
on Justin, the folkie, in the Coen brothers’
latest masterwork Inside Llewyn Davis,
a Cannes prize winner. Hollywood will
call on Timberlake the pop star, with both
of his avatars infltrating pop culture and
turning it into one big tasty Timberlake
jamroll. How does he do it?
It’s already a bit late to wonder how the
Mickey Mouse Club, N’Sync and Britney-
virginity circus alumnus suddenly turned
all adult and serious. Tere was already
enough time to be surprised in 2006,
when JT released FutureSex/LoveSounds,
a music critic’s darling and a progressive
R&B tag originator, and appeared in
Nick Cassavetes’ Alpha Dog. Te sweet
boy has matured, they said, exhausting
all appropriate clichés on the way to stating
that Timberlake’s career will eventually
GQ MAN
A figurehead of
The New Cool,
he jumps from
one field of
expression to
another, turning
each into the
next stronghold
of his domain
wane, as it always does with the pop stars.
Now it’s time to wonder once again: JT still
remains – not a character chameleon like
Bowie, ever a walking, talking poltergeist,
or a Tom Waits, always playing himself –
but a full-fedged leading man.
Trough the years, as a spicy condiment
to his main cinematic course, Timberlake
kept moonlighting for Saturday Night Live,
collecting four Emmys in the process. At
NBC’s famed Studio 8H, the brakes were
of: there was ‘Dick In A Box’, presented to
Kristen Wiig as a Christmas gift; a ‘Single
Ladies’ pastiche in tights; and, of course,
the ‘Motherlover’ evergreen. How does
he fare in Fincher and Coen flms? >>
Easily explained. You see, JT is not
a dramatic actor. He just appears in
dramatic roles. He’s not a musician –
but he writes songs and sings them. He’s
not a comedian – though he’s a sketch
artist. Not a model, but has a fashion line
coming with Tom Ford. He’s defnitely not
a teen idol – he’s 32. Te only thread that
runs though it all: the cool factor.
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nd he’s not alone in it. Tere’s
a new subspecies of cool creative
types on a mission to conquer
everything. Coolness is the ultimate trait
of the male species – they all are, obviously,
just so undeniably cool. Tey are paparazzi
magnets, able to create news stories with
a fngerwag; everyone wants to be their
friend and attend the parties they attend.
Tey are not musicians, actors,
photographers, writers, DJs or stand-up
comedians per se – they are all of those
rolled into one, and nothing in particular.
Te list of actor-musicians, writer-
journalists, high-society intellectuals,
et al grows bigger every day. Teir modus
operandi: stake your claim in any of the
available creative felds, show your innate
coolness, and then spread your wings.
Timberlake is, of course, their patron saint.
A fgurehead of Te New Cool and the
most enterprising and successful of them
all, he jumps from one feld of expression
to another, turning each into the next
stronghold of his domain, moving his
assets with him as he goes. He did a movie
with Cassavetes – then got him to shoot the
‘What Goes Around… Comes Around’
video, a ten-minute quasi-short flm
starring Scarlett Johansson in a Corvette
crash. Same with Fincher, who was
persuaded to direct a video for ‘Suit & Tie’
– the frst single of Experience – after
an eight-year hiatus from the music biz,
during which he starred in Fincher’s Te
Social Network. His music career followed
a similar path: work with a hot producer;
prove your coolness; go for proft.
B
ut it’s not all for proft’s sake –
Timberlake has a mission. With
superstar hip-hop and R&B
producer Timbaland, he started a long
process of welding black and white music
styles together. Teir trial run was with
FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), where JT
and Timbaland went for a melange of
dance-pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B à la
Prince’s ’80s albums. It sounded peculiar
at times, what with the screaming front-
row girls who came to enjoy their beloved
N’Sync puppy and cheered wildly for the
songs’ frst poppy parts, only to be
confused by progressive-ish second parts.
Ten came seven years of Hollywood and
no new music, with others carrying on in
his path. Simultaneously, a big indie music
turnaround occurred: fans of indie rock
and freak folk started listening to the
freakiest hip-hop and R&B permutations.
Chicago duo Salem made their names
slowing down Dirty South hip-hop. Black
Canadian Te Weeknd released a free
download of his debut album House of
Balloons – all made up of samples of indie
rock classics – and was a star in a matter
of months. ‘White’ and ‘black’ tags are no
longer applicable – in hip circles, at least –
with today’s music resembling a sexy
cosmopolitan mulatto.
Now is the time for the progenitor’s
comeback; of course, it’s nothing short of
triumphant. Te 20/20 Experience was
released in March and sold millions. Te
new album is technically and ideologically
a step further from the frst one: strong
with old-school R&B infuences, even
more proggish in its song progressions,
with way more sophisticated and modern
arrangements. At the same time, it’s even
more listener-, pop- and club-friendly:
almost each song is built around
several melodic and lyrical hooks ready
to be transported to DJ sets. It’s a direct
sequel to FutureSex/LoveSounds, of sorts;
but those seven years were crucial for JT’s
coolness to crystallise. Tis is the key:
many artists blend white and black styles,
but only Timberlake does it irresistibly.
Te 20/20 Experience: 2 of 2 dropped
in September as a killshot. It is a true
sequel: all songs were recorded during
Part 1 sessions and are in the same vein,
with more direct nods to Michael Jackson,
previous king of pop, in its frst single ‘Take
Back the Night’. While Part 2 woos music
shoppers and clubgoers, Hollywood will
bring another dose of JT charisma to the
big screens, and his Tom Ford suits will
make fashionistas swoon. Timberlake is
truly unavoidable this summer. So now, >>
Timberlake with Ben Affleck in Runner Runner
Mr and Mrs: Justin with his wife Jessica Biel
GQ MAN
The newest batch
of the new cool
gang is ready
to follow JT
and his not-yet-
so-numerous
cohorts: those
who are not
one-trick ponies
and can do it all
– and turn their
coolness into art
GQ MAN
having helped dissolve black/white music
dichotomy, JT’s example will work its way
into breaking other barriers – like the
celebrity segregation. What’s the
diference, anyway, whether you’re an
actor or a musician, as long as you’re cool?
Only imagine the plight of comedians
vying for serious dramatic roles, or action
stars wanting to be funny, rappers trying to
sing, or singers to act? How many careers
were mercilessly destroyed because of
those outdated distinctions?
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owadays, following in JT’s
footsteps, Disney princesses dream
not of sweet princes, but of serious,
and even provocative cinema roles, right
away – think of Selena Gomez and Vanessa
Hudgens in Spring Breakers, running
around with guns and drugs, wearing
bikinis and balaclavas under
the watchful eye of Harmony Corine,
American cinema’s preeminent enfant
terrible. Or look at Justin Bieber cursing
and desecrating Bill Clinton’s portrait
on the internet – so much for the latest
teen pop idol’s desperate attempt
to remain in sync with his pubertal
audience. Te newest batch of the new
cool gang is ready to follow JT and his
not-yet-so-numerous cohorts: those who
keep showing they deserve a bit more
than 15 minutes of fame, that they are
not one-trick ponies and can do it all –
and most importantly, turn their coolness
into art. Maybe they will fnally wipe
away all the remaining dividing tags and
set our planet free. For now, let’s watch
Timberlake in awe and try to learn his
lesson: although it’s not as easy as it may
seem; sometimes it’s enough to be cool
to change the world.
New
cool
Five multi-
talented JT
acolytes
Many artists
blend white and
black styles, but
only Timberlake
does it irresistibly
Ryan Gosling
Like JT, he’s a Mickey
Mouse Club export,
a critically acclaimed
heartthrob, the
frontman for his own
band (Dead Man’s
Bones) and face of
the ‘Hey Girl’ meme.
Jason Schwartzman
The coolest Coppola
of the clan stars in
films and fronts the
band Coconut
Records all with his
charming post-
Woody Allen Jewish
neurotic persona.
James Franco
Actor, director,
professor, visual artist,
author, arts maniac;
everybody seems
invested in whatever
he’s trying next.
Wasn’t even meant to
be on this list.
Aziz Ansari
He’s a comedian and
star of Parks &
Recreation, but also
a tabloid regular, a
rap entourage staple
and a celebrity DJ
for fashion-week
after parties.
Pharrell Williams
The king
collaborator works
with all manner of
pop/hip-hop stars
and composes film
soundtracks – when
he’s not co-founding
fashion labels.
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Leave Adderall to the
undergrads – a new
wave of smart drugs
is helping successful
professionals sharpen
their minds and score
an edge at work.
And if you’re not into
pills, some common
vitamins and foods
can help bump up
your test scores
or years,
Jonathan Reilly,
a 41-year-old
biomedical
engineer based
in Los Angeles,
would start his
workday in a fog.
‘I’d come into
my of ce feeling like I had woken up at
four to take someone to the airport,’
he says. ‘It took me twice as long to
accomplish anything important.’
But now he walks into his regular 8am
meetings with crystal-clear focus and
enough energy to drive through an
intense 12-hour day at the of ce.
Plus, he’s always in a good mood.
Reilly isn’t high or wired on cafeine –
he’s taking a pill called Nuvigil. ‘It’s made
me feel awake for the frst time,’ he says.
‘I don’t mean “awake” like going to
Burning Man and taking acid, or being
on speed, where you just think you’re
smarter. I’m much more creative and
much more productive. If I’m project-
managing, it’s like seeing the matrix. It
makes it easier to put the pieces together
to come up with a complete picture.’
In lieu of Adderall, hard-charging
professionals are turning to a new class
of nootropics (a type of smart drug) to
score an edge at work. It’s a category of
substances that includes prescription
analeptics such as Nuvigil and Provigil, as
well as less-potent supplements like New
Mood and Alpha Brain that are made of
vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants,
which purportedly stimulate your brain
receptors. Devotees say nootropics are
a wholly diferent experience from energy
drinks, as they give you a mental edge,
increasing memory, intelligence, >>
CAN
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BOOST
YOUR
BRAIN
POWER?
Photographs by Adam Voorhes
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They’re called nootropics.
Devotees say they give you a
mental edge by increasing memory,
motivation and concentration
without the jitters or crashes
that come with stimulants
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motivation and concentration – without
the jitters or crashes that can often come
with stimulants.
‘Tese drugs are being used in industries
where there’s less room for failure and
immediate results are expected,’ says
Roy Cohen, a career coach in New York
City and the author of Te Wall Street
Professional’s Survival Guide. ‘Tese
people thrive on accomplishment – it’s
in their DNA. It’s incredibly seductive
to have this potential for guaranteed
peak performance.’
oe, 26, a banking consultant
in Chicago, started taking
Alpha Brain while getting
his MBA and continued to
use it as a study aid before
his CPA exam. ‘I’d retain more information
than I would if I hadn’t taken it,’ he
says. Alpha Brain’s still his go-to before
presentations, which used to make him
nervous. ‘It gives me confdence,’ he says.
‘I feel like I’m working at optimal levels
while I’m on it.’ (His brother, a lawyer,
agrees. ‘My brain feels a little cleaner,’
he says.) Tat clarity is key, say users,
who feel like they’re actually doing
something good for their mind, as >>
You can always try eating yourself smarter
Can you munch
your way to a
higher IQ? Modern
intelligence tests
measure fuid
intelligence and
reasoning, memory
function, visual
and auditory
processing ability,
and cognitive
processing speed.
But you can
improve your
results in all these
areas. Nutritional
coach Michelle
Phelan tells you
which foods to
eat to help boost
your brainpower.
Some common vitamin supplements
can improve performance levels, too*
Go mental in the vitamin aisle
The supplement:
DHA, an omega-3
fatty acid found in
fish and seaweed
The payoff:
Improves memory
by strengthening
communication
between brain cells
The supplement:
Passionflower,
a flowering vine
The payoff:
Promotes
relaxation by
reducing
blood pressure
The supplement:
Turmeric, a spice
used in curries
The payoff:
Reduces
performance
anxiety by
curbing the stress
hormone, cortisol
The supplement:
Theanine, an
amino acid found
in green tea
The payoff:
Helps with focus
by upping
dopamine levels
Cognitive
processing speed
Dimethylamino-
ethanol is a natural
brain stimulant
that improves
concentration.
Variants of DMAE
have proven twice
as effective as
Ritalin for treating
ADHD. A good
source of DMAE?
Sardines. Daily
ginseng doses also
improve cognitive
performance.
Hearing and
auditory
perception
Vitamin B12 is crucial
for auditory function.
Again, the sardine is
your oily ally, with
B12 in abundance,
and coenzyme Q10,
which has been
shown to improve
hearing. Magnesium,
found in almonds
and cashews, has
also been found to
protect hearing in
noisy environments.
Visual perception
and eyesight
British pilots in World
War II ate bilberry
preserve, rich in
anthocyanins, to
improve visual
acuity before nightly
bombing raids over
Germany. Studies
have confirmed that
it worked. Daytime
vision is improved by
beta-carotene, found
in vegetables such
as carrots, peppers
and sweet potatoes.
Short and
long-term
memory
Phosphatidylcholine
is the key nutrient
for memory function.
In one study, varsity
students showed
improved memory
function just 90
minutes after
ingestion. Eating
egg yolks, sardines
and cauliflower
may help develop
elephantine
powers of recall.
Intelligence
and reasoning
Pyroglutamate
enhances mental
alertness and the
flow of information
between the brain’s
hemispheres. Your
body manufactures
pyroglutamate from
glutamine, an amino
acid that boosts
concentration levels.
You can get plenty of
glutamine from raw
spinach, cabbage
and parsley.
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*says author Rania Batayneh, in her book The 1:1:1 Diet
I’m a busy guy, there’s no
getting around it. Between
my family, the Fresh Drive
on 5FM, gigs around the
country, business interests
and my social life –
I’m always on the go.
When I’m not around it is very important to
me to keep in touch with my family. With my
GALAXY S4 I can make frequent calls to my
wife Thabiso, send pictures to my kids and
have video chats so that I can see them all.
I can even send a photo with sound to them,
for when there’s no time to call but I still want
them to hear my voice. From the gadgets in
my home to the smartphone in my pocket,
the technology that makes my life easier
must be cutting edge.
To me being a DJ is more than just a ‘job’
– I enjoy it too much to call it that. It’s my
passion! A critical requirement is to stay
abreast of the latest news, whether it’s
currenL añalrs or wlLhln Lhe enLerLalnmenL
world. Given my mobile lifestyle, it is
important that I can access this information
wherever I am. So through applications like
Flipboard, I can always entertain my audience
with the latest credible information and
update friends via ChatOn. I also use the
Samsung GALAXY S4 Kleek application to get
updates on the latest music.
As a jetsetter, I spend loads of time lounging
around alrporLs, walLlng lor nlghLs or
connections. This gives me the perfect
opportunity to spend some quality time
catching up. I’m a real movie fanatic, with a
huge collecLlon ol hlms. Hy CALAX¥ NoLe 8 ls
the perfect travel companion for this reason –
giving me the freedom to choose what I want
to watch, without being restricted by the in-
nlghL enLerLalnmenL. lL hLs comlorLably ln my
hand when reading or browsing the web. The
multi-screen function is such a phenomenal
feature and gives me the opportunity to jot
down ideas and concepts when inspiration
sLrlkes. Personally, l hnd Lhe ablllLy Lo capLure
my thoughts directly with the S pen has
made uslng Lhe devlce eñorLless, especlally
on the go.
Being a DJ has meant that I have had to move
with the times, and I consider myself to be an
early adopter of technology.
Embracing the latest product innovations has
been very benehclal ln my prolesslonal llle
across my varied business interests.
I strongly believe that smart people live smart
lives, which is why I use Samsung. Their
products keep me in touch no matter where
I am, giving me instant access to almost
anything I want to know, and also epitomising
my philosophy that once you have the
‘smarts’, the sky is the limit.
NOT JUST YOUR
AVERAGE DJ
DJ Fresh
Radio Personality
“I strongly believe that
smart people live smart
lives, which is why I
use Samsung.”
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opposed to simply getting hopped-up so
they can push through another all-nighter.
And while most of these guys would rather
not skip a dose, they say they can miss
a day with no ill efects.
Many users have found that their
physicians will prescribe Provigil or
Nuvigil if they contrive complaints of
frequent jet lag or excessive fatigue. But
those with less-fexible doctors have better
luck online – although it’s illegal, you can
order a month’s supply of these drugs for
about R900 (usually imported from India).
o have these guys actually
found a magic pill? Emily
Deans, a psychiatrist outside
Boston, cautions that, in
high enough doses, smart
drugs may afect your temperature, heart
rate and blood pressure and advises
seeking a prescription. Supplements,
unlike prescription- or pharmaceutical-
grade drugs, can be prepared with varying
‘These people thrive on accomplishment – it’s in
their DNA. It’s incredibly seductive to have this
potential for guaranteed peak performance’
Bradley Cooper’s character reaches
new heights after discovering the
effects of nootropics in 2011’s Limitless
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amounts of active ingredients – meaning
two pills from one jar may be three times
the strength of two of the same pills from
a diferent jar. Deans says to be especially
careful of the plant-derived supplements
that contain Huperzine A (as Alpha Brain
does). ‘Tis ingredient can make you more
alert or sharpen thinking,’ she says,
‘but if you take too much at once, you
can make yourself psychotic.’
Even Deans admits, though, that some
guys could beneft from brain drugs.
‘I don’t know if it’s ethical to recommend,
but for students using it to study or
surgeons trying to stay up all night long,
a [prescription nootropic] might be useful,’
she says. ‘If they were willing to not burn
the candle at both ends for too long,
it might help people do a better job.’
For four months, when he couldn’t
get a prescription, Reilly missed Nuvigil’s
efects. ‘I was getting up later in the day
and getting less done,’ he says. He recently
decided to start taking it again. ‘I enjoyed
the person I was more when I was taking it,
so I decided this is something that should
be part of my life.’
Five ways
to train
your brain
Use your
computer mouse
with your non-
dominant hand.
If you use
an analogue
clock, turn it
upside down.
Wear your watch
on the opposite
wrist (turn it
upside down, too).
Avoid the word the
in a conversation.
Chew gum.
(FYI: The brain
stimulation
lasts only while
chewing.)
Drug averse? You can keep your mind
agile with games instead. Science long
held that the brain couldn’t grow new
cells, but that’s been proved wrong.
You can continue to create them and
connect them until the day you die,
upping memory, clarity and perhaps
intelligence. ‘But you have to force the
brain to grow,’ says Cheryl Deep of the
Brain Neurobics programme at Detroit’s
Wayne State University. Try these
simple mental exercises:
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eill Blomkamp loves
almost everything
about Los Angeles.
Te sunshine. Te
palm trees. Beverly
Hills. Te pollution.
Compton. Urban
sprawl. Razor
wire. Class warfare.
Police choppers. Civil unrest. Te way he
sees it, LA is one immense, complicated
mechanism. And Blomkamp is nothing
if not fascinated by mechanisms, be they
automobiles, frearms or massive orbital
space stations. But most of all, Blomkamp
loves LA because it’s the one city that he
feels comes closest to the violent, charged
metropolis where he was born and raised,
the city that shaped him as a man and
inspires him as a flmmaker, and the
place he is irrevocably drawn back to:
Johannesburg. ‘It has this thermonuclear-
weapons feel,’ he explains, ‘like it’s going
to go of at any point.’ Los Angeles can’t
match that level of intensity – yet – which
is why Blomkamp sometimes refers to LA
as ‘Diet Jo’burg’ or ‘Jo’burg Lite’.
On this early April afternoon in Jo’burg
Lite, Blomkamp is relaxing in the back of
a black Mercedes-Benz provided for him
by Sony Pictures, en route to his hotel in
Beverly Hills. Just an hour earlier, he was
in Hollywood’s ArcLight theatre
premiering ten minutes of footage from
his dystopian sci-f thriller Elysium, the
follow-up to his feature debut, 2009’s
aliens-in- apartheid tale, District 9. He’s
heartened by the enthusiastic reaction
from the crowd, a mix of press and fans,
but would prefer it if he never had to do
Words by Mark Yarm
Johannesburg-born film director Neill Blomkamp
places humanity’s odds of survival at 50-50. But
while his sci-fi movies may deliver a hellish vision
of paradise, his mood is anything but gloomy
– yet – which is why Blomkamp sometimes refers to LA as Jo’burg Lite
these kinds of events – or sit for interviews
or have his photo taken or deal with the
business of Hollywood in general. Which
brings us to the one thing that Blomkamp
hates about LA: the ‘fear-based, bottom-
line- worshipping’ flm industry.
Of course, he realises that you have
to make some concessions when your
new movie is a $100 million tent pole
starring Matt Damon. In every respect,
Elysium is a larger, higher- profle, and
more conventional action flm than
District 9. Produced by Peter Jackson,
D9 was made for a measly $30 million and
went on to gross $211 million worldwide
as well as garner four Oscar nominations,
including Best Picture.
Elysium takes place in 2154, when
the one per cent live out their caviar
dreams and enjoy spectacular health care
on-board the flm’s titular space station –
while the rest of humanity sufers on
a ravaged, overcrowded Earth. Te orbital
utopia scenes were shot in Vancouver,
British Columbia, while a Mexico City
slum stands in for LA. Blomkamp spent
two weeks of the four-month Mexican
shoot flming in one of the world’s largest
dumps, a place swirling with dust
composed partly of dehydrated sewage.
(‘You know you’re in a Neill Blomkamp
flm when you’re the actor and everybody
else has a protective mask on their face,’
quips longtime collaborator Sharlto
Copley, who plays the mercenary Kruger
in Elysium.)
When Damon’s character, a shaven-
headed, tattooed ex-con named Max, is
irradiated in a factory accident and given
fve days to live, he must fnd a way to get
to Elysium, the only place that promises a
cure. Te year 2154 is somewhat arbitrary,
but Blomkamp believes that Earth will
someday look a lot like his movie’s
dystopian portrayal. He currently places
humanity’s odds of survival at 50-50: ‘Te
dice are going to be rolled, and either we’re
going to end up coming out of this through
technological innovation’ – leaps in genetic
engineering, say, or artifcial intelligence –
‘or we’re going to go down the road of
a Malthusian catastrophe.’ Tat path
leads to human extinction or, on the
sunnier side, a return to the Dark Ages.
Recently Blomkamp has been leaning
towards Malthusian catastrophe. As the
car rolls west along LA’s Miracle Mile, he
holds forth on just a few of the topics that
engross him: overpopulation, pathogens,
nukes; how America’s hegemony is slowly
eroding en route to a ‘third world
deathbed’. All this without a hint of gloom.
He is capable of compartmentalising
these bleak visions, and right now he’s
in his default mood: ‘slightly upbeat’,
as he puts it.
But Blomkamp insists Elysium isn’t some
sort of flmic Paul Krugman op-ed piece.
It’s important for him that his movies
grapple with things that matter, in this
case economic disparity, immigration,
health care and corporate greed. But he
disdains prescription-happy ‘message’
movies – that’s what documentaries are
for, he says – and intends Elysium to be
frst and foremost a mass-appeal, summer
popcorn fick. Allegory, satire, and dark
humour interest him; providing pat
answers to society’s woes does not.
‘Anybody who thinks they can change
the world by making flms,’ he says,
‘is sorely mistaken.’
For a guy drawn to struggle and chaos,
Blomkamp seems to have a pretty cozy
life. He shares a two-story, stone-faced
Vancouver home with his wife and >>
to make District 9 everything Halo wasn’t
for Neill,’ Jackson says. ‘R-rated? Sure! Cast
your buddy Sharlto Copley in the lead?
Sure! Shoot in a dangerous Jo’burg
township? Sure!’
In the end, Halo’s implosion was
‘a complete blessing,’ Blomkamp says,
his South African accent softened by
his years in Canada. ‘When any young
director gets hired by a studio to do
a $125 million flm based on a preexisting
piece of intellectual property, they’re
climbing into the meat grinder. And what
you’re coming out with on the other side
is a generic, heavily studio- controlled
pile of garbage that ends up on the side
of Burger King wrappers.’
While promoting D9, Blomkamp
expressed his intentions to do his next
movie in the same manner – with a modest
budget and no stars. In fact, he initially
approached Ninja of rap-rave crew Die
Antwoord to play the lead in what would
have been a much lower- budget version of
Elysium. Ninja didn’t want his frst screen
role to be an American- accented character
in such a high- profle flm. (‘It was
a fucked-up, difcult decision,’ says the
musician, who has a D9 inner-lip tattoo to
prove his devotion to his favourite movie.)
Blomkamp subsequently approached
District 9-writing partner, Terri Tatchell,
and their 14-year-old daughter, Cassidy.
Visitors are greeted by an Elysium droid,
a 22nd- century version of a knight in
armour. In an adjoining room, a robot
parole ofcer from the flm is seated at
the table, an unsettling grin on his face.
‘He’s probably the most decisive director
I’ve ever worked with,’ says Jodie Foster,
who plays Elysium’s scheming defence
secretary. Blomkamp’s preternatural calm
belies his rough frst encounter with
Hollywood. Back in his mid -twenties,
when he was directing short flms and
sneaker commercials, Blomkamp was
plucked from obscurity by Peter Jackson
to direct a big- budget adaptation of the
blockbuster video game Halo. Jackson
was executive producer on the project,
a three-way partnership between Fox,
Universal and Microsoft.
Te young director relocated his family
to New Zealand, but after about six months
of development, the plug was pulled on
Halo. Te project had gotten of to an
unpleasant start – Blomkamp cites friction
with 20th Century Fox’s then co-chair and
CEO, Tom Rothman (‘I think he thought
I was too young and inexperienced’). But
ultimately, according to Blomkamp and
published accounts, the unusual fnancial
model – two studios sharing profts with an
unbending Microsoft – killed Halo. Which
didn’t stop the blame from being spread
around. ‘One of the studios was quoted
as saying it had no confdence in Neill,’
Jackson says. ‘I thought, “You shit bags!”
It was studio egos that brought Halo down.’
Within 24 hours of receiving the news
of Halo’s demise, Blomkamp’s fortunes
changed. He met with Jackson’s partner,
Fran Walsh, who suggested that
Blomkamp turn his documentary-style
short about outer-space refugees, Alive in
Jo’burg, into a full-length feature. ‘We tried
a bigger-name white rapper, Eminem,
who was interested but only if the shoot
took place in his hometown of Detroit.
So Blomkamp turned to the A-list.
In late 2010, he met Damon in
a New York diner. ‘About 15 minutes
in, he pulled out what was essentially
a homemade graphic novel of the movie,’
Damon says. ‘It absolutely blew my mind.’
Tat book, which also featured detailed
illustrations of weaponry and future-tech,
was the result of a yearlong back-and-forth
between Blomkamp and illustrators from
New Zealand efects house Weta and
conceptual artist Doug Williams. Te look
of the flm hews closely to those drawings.
‘I talked to Jim Cameron about Avatar
early on,’ Damon says, ‘and what struck me
about Neill was the same thing that struck
me about Cameron: the world had already
been created. It existed in their minds.’
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orn in 1979, Blomkamp was raised
in the upper- middle-class suburbs
of Johannesburg. His parents
divorced when he was a toddler; both
remarried quickly. His mother ran an
interpretation company that handled UN
and NGO conferences, which she says
helped inform Blomkamp’s interest in
socio political issues. Te flmmaker credits
his father and stepdad with his fascination
for all things mechanical. Both men loved
cars and were into frearms, his stepfather
‘massively’ so. Te director has vivid
memories of his stepfather taking a
shotgun to cobras in their yard. Blomkamp
was similarly exposed to traditional
cultures: the household’s nanny, who was
training to be a sangoma, would collect
the snake corpses for her studies.
Growing up, Blomkamp had three major
haunts: the Midrand Snake Park, the
Museum of Military History, and Estoril
Books, where he frst saw the work of
Syd Mead, the futurist designer who
contributed to two of the director’s
favourite movies, Aliens and Blade Runner.
Young Blomkamp fxated on one image in
particular: Mead’s National Geographic–
commissioned illustration of the Stanford
torus – a ring-shaped, rotating space
habitat frst proposed during a 1975 NASA
conference. Tat design and, to a lesser
extent, Halo’s titular ring-shaped worlds
‘I talked to Jim Cameron about Avatar
early on, and what struck me about
Neill was the same thing that struck
me about Cameron: the world had
already been created. It existed in
their minds’ – Matt Damon
‘If something’s as smart
as you, do you treat it
differently if it isn’t
a human?’ – Blomkamp
Damon and
Copley on
a desolate set
in Elysium
FEATURE
‘Neill has always balanced an intellectual
maturity with a very youthful sense
of fun’ – Sharlto Copley
Blomkamp is shooting
a $60 million
sci-fi movie in
Johannesburg with
Sharlto Copley as
an android and Die
Antwoord’s Ninja
and Yolandi Visser
as themselves. Hugh
Jackman confirmed he
would also be in the
movie, playing a CEO who
gets into trouble. As
Chappie, Sharlto will act
out his parts, then be
digi tally replaced with a
CGI bot. Chappie sounds
like a project more
along the lines of D9 –
Blomkamp describes it as
a rawer, quirkier picture
than Elysium – but the
filmmaker says the lower
budget and return
to a more vérité shooting
style are ‘ project- specific,
not part of an
overall strategy.’
Chappie is about
sentience, he says.
‘If something is as smart
as you, do you treat it
differently if it isn’t
a human?’ He’s co-
writing with his wife
Terri Tatchell, who
describes the script as
laugh-out-loud funny
but also emotional.
Hollywood
comes
to Jozi
Yolandi and Ninja
were the basis for Elysium’s orbital space
station – in fact, Mead, now 80, designed
sets for Elysium.
Blomkamp was a jock at his high school,
but he also indulged a geeky side, teaching
himself 3-D computer graphics. When he
was 15, one of his teachers introduced him
to a guy six years Blomkamp’s senior who
had attended the same school – Sharlto
Copley, who had cofounded a production
company. Te two hit it of despite their
age diference – Blomkamp has always
balanced ‘an intellectual maturity’ with
‘a very youthful sense of fun,’ Copley says
– and an enduring partnership began.
Te dismantling of apartheid in 1994
brought with it a spike in violence and
crime in previously protected white
enclaves. While the legislation changed
overnight, the paradigm shift for South
Africans was a slower process. Blomkamp
was exposed to both extremes: a white
17-year-old family friend was shot dead in a
driveway carjacking; the director once
witnessed members of an opposing rugby
team brutally beat a black janitor. Tough
no serious violence befell Blomkamp’s
family, by 1997 his mother had had enough
and she relocated the household, which
included three of Blomkamp’s step siblings,
to Canada. (Blomkamp’s mother and
stepfather split about a year after the move;
his step father died of brain cancer in 2010,
a ‘brutal’ experience that Blomkamp says
provoked Elysium’s brain- surgery scene.)
Seventeen at the time, Blomkamp didn’t
care much for his new, sedate environs,
and it wasn’t long before he was preparing
to return to Johannesburg. Alarmed, his
mother took a video of her son’s CG
animation to Vancouver Film School –
without Blomkamp’s knowledge. Her
gambit worked; Blomkamp was enrolled
right away and threw himself
wholeheartedly into the computer-
animation programme.
School led to work as a digital efects
artist at a studio called Rainmaker, where
he was seen as something of a boy genius.
By the age of 25, Blomkamp was
represented by childhood idol Ridley
Scott’s flm and commercial production
company. Five years later, in the wake of
District 9, Scott was hailing Blomkamp as
a ‘game- changing flmmaker’ in an essay
celebrating his inclusion in Time’s list of
the world’s 100 most infuential people.
B
ack in Vancouver, in a darkened
theatre at efects studio Image
Engine, Blomkamp and stafers
watch a repeating loop of one of Elysium’s
characters exploding. But the director
isn’t sold: ‘It’s in the zone, but I just – ’ He
pauses. ‘It doesn’t have that concussive – ’
He smacks his fst into his palm. ‘It looks
quite gentle.’ And gentle explosions are not
how you know you’re in a Neill Blomkamp
flm. After discussing the scene with Image
Engine supervisor Peter Muyzers and
executive producer Shawn Walsh,
Blomkamp advises them to consult
footage of grenades or Iraqi IEDs.
Blomkamp knows his military-grade
hardware. His work of ce, within walking
distance of Image Engine, has the air of
a modest munitions outlet. On one wall
hangs a small arsenal of frearms and
grenades featured in the movie.
Until very recently, Blomkamp also had
a personal collection of real weapons –
including four AR-15s and about ten
handguns – which he and friends would
use to blow up old TVs and other stuf out
in the woods. As much as guns fascinate
him as triumphs of engineering, he
decided to sell all his frearms, citing
unease with proximity to ‘something
that is designed to kill people.’
Te director fnds it unfortunate
that observers are already drawing
parallels between Elysium and the
Occupy movement, a phenomenon
that he says wasn’t even a consideration.
Blomkamp identifes as neither liberal
nor conservative, which doesn’t stop people
from ascribing all sorts of agendas to him
and his flms. Te focus-group comments
for an Elysium test screening bear this out:
‘Some people said, “Tis guy’s a racist!” and
other people, “He’s a liberal!” It’s like, well,
which is it?’
It’s a good sign, in his view, that the flm
provokes such disparate reactions. But he
doesn’t care for the idea that by making two
big theme movies he’s bound to be branded
a political flmmaker. ‘Tat would be the
worst calamity of my career,’ Blomkamp
says. Tough given that he’ll be back
shooting in Johannesburg, it’s easy to
imagine worse calamities. Around his
neck, tucked under his T-shirt, Blomkamp
wears a talisman bearing the Latin phrase
Dominus custodiat unum (‘May God bless
you and keep you’). It’s a gift from Tatchell,
intended to keep him safe during his
travels around the world.
He’d better hold on to it. Within six
years, Blomkamp hopes to buy a
skyscraper, maybe 40 or 50 foors, in
downtown Johannesburg – a place to
stay when he’s in town. He insists it’s not
such a crazy dream; since the crime rate
increased downtown in the late ’90s,
so many high-rises went vacant that
they can now be had for a relative
pittance. He envisions the building as
his own version of Blade Runner’s Tyrell
Corporation headquarters. It sounds
a lot like his own little version of Elysium,
I point out. ‘Exactly,’ he says.
‘He’s probably the most decisive director
I’ve ever worked with’ – Jodie Foster
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Has dressing well always come easily
to you?
I’ve always just gone with what makes
me comfortable.
Good style starts with...
Wearing clothes that ft.
If you could leave one object for your
son to inherit one day, what would it be?
My Bell & Ross watch.
Best piece of fashion advice you
ever got?
Cindy Poole of Te Summit told me
to always have my suits tailored.
The biggest mistake men make when
it comes to fashion is...
To go with a trend.
You don’t seem to be much of a believer
in trends.
Don’t wear what other people wear – there
are way too many options out there to be
the same as everybody else.
What is your take on accessorising?
Don’t be a girl – wear functional,
simple accessories. My favourite would
be my watch.
Has your work influenced the way
you dress?
Yes, certainly – I work in an expressive
environment where being true to
yourself is celebrated.
What’s your go-to fragrance?
Verdon by L’Occitane.
If you were a piece of clothing,
what would you be?
A T-shirt – it’s simple and honest.
Abey
Mokgwatsane
Paul Smith suit.
Hugo Boss shirt.
The Summit bow tie.
CEO: Ogilvy & Mather South Africa
Have you always been a fashion guy?
Yeah. I worked for Edgars when I was at
school, so I was exposed to fashion at an
early age and it became imperative to me
to dress well.
What’s the most important thing a man
should have in his wardrobe?
Leather shoes. Essential. A pair of formal,
classic shoes is the cornerstone of any
man’s wardrobe.
The most important trend to follow is…
Ignoring all the trends and developing
your own unique look.
If you could leave one thing for your son
to inherit, what would it be?
I stole a rich brown leather belt out of my
father’s cupboard when I was in my early
teens. He’d bought the belt when he came
to South Africa in the ’70s and it would
be nice to see it span three generations
– or more.
Which trend best sums up your style
and why?
Dapper Dandy. It resonates with me –
I feel great in formal, beautifully cut
clothing and accessories. Blazers, ties,
bow ties, pocket squares and lapel fowers
– all of it. Sartorial details excite me.
The biggest mistake men make when it
comes to fashion is…
Tey tend to buy clothes that simply
don’t ft them properly. Bigger is not
always better.
You’re a man who knows his accessories
– what’s your advice on that extra touch?
When wearing accessories, know where
to stop. Although having said that, I don’t
always follow my own advice. Te lapel
fower is my current favourite.
If you were a piece of clothing, what
would you be?
A pair of wingtip brogues. Without
a doubt. Tey are complex and flled
with detail.
You’re quite the collector of fashion,
aren’t you?
I’m always collecting items. Does it have
to be just one? I have two full tie racks
and I’m still adding to them. Name it,
I collect it.
What is your go-to fragrance?
Commes des Garçons. I fnd it
unique and often get complements
when wearing it.
What’s your take on the big-beard trend?
Absolutely love it! It makes me very
jealous that I cannot grow a beard at 35.
Creative Director at 99cents and blogger
Sergio Ines
Zara blazer.
Gap shirt.
Markham trousers.
Gucci glasses.
LVJ Haberdasher tie.
The Tie Bar tie bar.
River Island lapel pin.
Loft Trading pocket square.
Uniform Wares watch
Topman belt
Ted Baker shoes
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How does your style speak for you?
Vintage with a touch of street. I’m old
school like that.
Does your work influence your style?
I dress for the occasion. My work allows
me to attend diferent functions, which
means I get to play around a little with
outfts. Whatever it is, there has to be
something about your choices that say
‘steezy’ (that’s style – made easy).
Best fashion advice you ever got?
My girlfriend: ‘Wear clothes that actually
ft. Ain’t nothing fresh about your pants
halfway down your bum. Grow up.’
Her words exactly.
The biggest mistake men make when it
comes to fashion is…
Playing it safe. Always wanting to stick
to their comfort zone. Live a little.
What’s your advice when it comes
to accessorising?
Wear it with pride, whatever it may be.
My favourite accessory is a watch. A good
timepiece separates the boys from the
men – it’s got nothing to do
with money.
Any international shopping destinations
you can recommend?
Everywhere. I try to avoid the mainstream
stores and usually end up at some vintage
market or pop-up store.
Are you a big collector of fashion?
I’m a sneaker head. I’ve lost count
of how many pairs I own.
Your fragrance of choice?
Bleu de Chanel. It’s eclectic.
Your essential grooming products?
My cologne and a good face scrub.
Ever made a bad hairstyle choice?
Getting a mohawk. Some trends are just
not for me. But hey, at least I gave it a try.
You live and you learn.
What’s the most important part of
a man’s wardrobe?
Good underwear. You’ve got to get
the foundation right if you want to
go anywhere.
Punk & Ivy suit,
shirt. Tiger of
Sweden tie. Pringle
belt. Michael Kors
watch. Converse
All Stars shoes
Radu
Actor, producer and director
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Faf du Plessis Proteas cricketer
Itumeleng Khune Kaizer Chiefs
& Bafana Bafana footballer
Francois Hougaard Springbok
rugby player
Neil Doveton Editor, MrDoveton.com
• Lunga Tshabalala Presenter on SABC’s
Selimathunzi; model
Ran Neu-Ner Co-CEO, The
Creative Counsel
Gil Oved Co-CEO, The Creative Counsel
Siyabonga ‘Scoop’ Ngwekazi TV
personality; founder of
Pieces Streetwear
• Sergio Ines Creative Director, 99Cents
Andile Ncube SABC sports presenter
Giovanni Colle Owner, Spaghetti Mafia
Stuart Davies Sales Manager, Adidas
Apostolos Andreas Trend Forecaster,
Mr Price
• Brett ‘Brr’ Rogers Model; Founder,
I Scout Jozi
Keith Henning Owner/Designer,
Adriaan Kuiters
William Ndatila Owner/Designer,
Cult Collective
Zak Venter Owner/Designer, Sgt Pepper
Dumi Gwebu Stylist
Lesego Kgosimolao Stylist
Thula Sindi Designer
Jorg Hasenbach More Made
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Zano Sithetho Designer
Rahim Rawjee Designer, Row-G
• Van-Lee Johnson Brand Manager,
Markham
Sanele Xolo Brand Manager, Nike SA
JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR JENNA BRUWER INTERVIEWS PIETER SMEDY GROOMING SYLVIE HURFORD/L’OREAL PARIS, KELLY-JEAN GILBERT
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Erik de Jager CEO, What We Want
Brand Experience
• Nicholas Christowitz Owner, Father
Coffee
• Abey Mokgwatsane CEO Ogilvy
& Mather SA
• Mayihlome Tshwete Spokesperson:
Minister Malusi Gigaba
Gino Gardee Entrepeneur, Blueblood
Communication
Ebrahim Fakir Political Analyst
Kemo Bosielo Corporate Foreign
Exchange Consultant, Bidvest
Thabiso Khati CEO/Founder, 360 Street
Anthony Gird Co-founder,
Honest Chocolate
Kyle Fraser Founder/Co-owner,
The Factory Café
Niel Hendrikz Moet/Hennessy
Africa portfolio ambassador
Raphael Benza Managing director,
The Vth Season
Ludwick Phofane Marishane Founder,
Headboy Industries
Grant Dryden McLaren SA Sales
manager
Buhle Duma Attorney & Director
at Fluxmans
Justin Brookes Chartered Accountant,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Achumile Majija Group Lead, Risk
Regulatory Programme, Prudential PLC
Joey Khuvutlu Founder & MD,
Threefold Creative
• Khuli Chana Musician
• Lungile Radu Actor
• Siv Ngesi Comedian; actor
Matthew Wild Theatre director
Michael Chandler Owner/Designer,
Chandler House
Keenan Arrison Actor/Singer
Isaac Klawansky Drummer, Shadowclub
and DeathByMisadventure
Monde Twala ETV Channel Head
Andile Mbete Videographer,
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Which trend best sums you up?
Big beard and punky hair. Beards ofer
literal and fgurative protection. Punky
hair reminds people not to be assholes
around me. Yes, it works.
If you could leave one thing for your son
to inherit one day, what would it be?
My Chilean silver and turquoise ring.
Best piece of fashion advice you
ever got?
Angelika Paschbeck once told me that the
most important thing is to pay attention
to the cut of whatever I’m wearing.
The biggest mistake men make when it
comes to grooming is...
Shaving their beard at the jawline instead
of where the neck and jaw meet.
What’s the most important thing a man
should have in his wardrobe?
Cotton socks – in as many colours as
you can fnd.
Your advice on accessories?
Don’t mix your metals. You can wear a lot,
but don’t wear accessories just to get
attention because that’s the only thing
you’ll be expressing. Personally, my
favourite accessory is my skull ring.
If you were a piece of clothing what
would you be?
A colourful sock – subtle, sneaky yet bold.
Who is your fashion icon?
Richard Keppel-Smith. He combines
dark, almost Gothic elements without
compromising on classic tailoring and
clean lines.
Your most memorable encounter with
a piece of clothing?
When I was 14 I had a pair of white canvas
sneakers, and I used permanent markers
to scribble all over them. I love the
memory, but my friends laughed at me so
much I chucked them out, sadly. Tat was
the last time the opinions of others
infuenced my style.
Mr Price shirt. Augustine dungarees. Vintage tie,
brooch. Casio watch. Gentleman’s Wear Daily
bracelet. Vintage rings.
Brr Rogers
Producer and model
What’s the most
important thing
a man should have
in his wardrobe?
A black suit
and a crisp,
white shirt.
Good style
starts with…
Confdence –
and comfort.
Is there a trend
that you’re
particularly big on?
Monochromatic.
I fnally don’t
feel guilty for not
having colour in
my wardrobe.
Lunga
Shabalala
TV presenter
Ephymol suit.
Carducci shirt.
Ephymol tie.
Ray-Ban
sunglasses.
Guess watch
Best fashion
advice you
ever got?
My father always
told me: ‘Keep
your shoes clean.
You can tell a lot
about a person
from their shoes.’
The biggest
mistake men make
when it comes
to fashion is…
Trying to dress like
a store mannequin.
You can’t become
a slave to a trend
and lose your
interpretation.
What’s your view
on accessorising?
An accessory
should ft the
occasion. A chunky
gold watch with
a clean-cut suit
doesn’t make
sense. Also – don’t
let your accessories
overwhelm you.
Has your work had
an influence on
your wardrobe?
Most defnitely.
It’s important to
look good when
you’re on screen –
otherwise you’ll
be crucifed
on Twitter.
Any fond fashion
memories?
My boys and
I once crashed
a house party –
we were all in
suits. We’ve never
received that
much attention
from the ladies.
Best night ever.
Do you have
a go-to fragrance?
Joop. It’s serious
yet fun.
What’s your take
on male grooming?
My skincare
products are
essential. I take
so much pride
in my skin.
Country Road
suit. Trenery shirt.
Corneliani belt.
Fabiani tie.
Emporio Armani
watch. Thomas
Sabo ring. Happy
Socks socks.
Jones shoes
Mayihlome
Tshwete
Spokesperson for
Public Enterprises
Minister Malusi Gigaba
Has dressing
well always come
easily to you?
Not necessarily,
but being
presentable has
always been a part
of my upbringing.
My parents insisted
that I should grow
up to become
a gentleman – and
living in hostel was
the mould for that.
The most
important thing a
man should have in
his wardrobe is...
A blazer. My
grandfather would
get dressed in his
blazer and just
sit at home. In
many parts of
my tradition the
elders don’t take
you seriously if
you’re not wearing
a blazer.
Good style
starts with...
Self-respect.
Any heirlooms you
want your son to
inherit one day?
It was going to be
a Michel Herbelin
watch that my
father left me, but
it was stolen while
I was on a fight.
I’m saving up for
an Omega, which
I’ll leave for him
one day – if he
has any sense.

Best piece of
fashion advice
you ever got?
My dad – ‘Don’t
embarrass me’.
The biggest
fashion mistake
men make is...
Imitating.
What’s your take
on accessorising?
Wear whatever is
comfortable and
has meaning.
Where do you
shop when
you’re abroad?
TM Lewin in
London – and
some other shady
places in Beijing
that I’d rather
not talk about.
Who are your
fashion icons?
Te founders
of the ANC –
those brothers
were styling.
Your fragrance
of choice?
Tom Ford –
because it’s
Tom Ford.
Biggest hairstyle
faux pas you
ever made?
Tinking I could
pull of blond hair.
What is your
essential
grooming product?
My shaving kit. I’ll
never forget the
day my pops told
me to get my own.
Has dressing well always come easily
to you?
Not really. I’ve always been a little
awkward. Aesthetics and design are
incredibly important to me and, I guess,
as my understanding and appreciation
of the two has grown, my dress-sense has
followed suit (if you’ll excuse the pun).
From where do you draw your
style inspiration?
From Jo’burg street style and the modern
British gentleman. Some days I like to
feel fancy; others I look like I’m ready for
a ghetto party somewhere creepy.
How has your work influenced the way
you get dressed in the morning?
Lately, running Father Cofee demands
that I look sharp and feel comfortable.
We have one of the most beautiful spaces
in the country and looking scrufy would
just ruin that. As a creative I need to look
like I care about aesthetics.
Best piece of fashion advice you
ever got?
It was more like life advice: have
confdence. Everything you wear will
look just right if you’re confdent – no
one likes a try-hard.
Any favourites when it comes
to accessorising?
I like wallets. I respect people who
accessorise well, but it’s just not for me.
Where do you shop when you’re abroad?
Anywhere that sells great Nike products,
really. My favourite so far has been
290 Square Meters in Amsterdam –
they have a great selection of brands
such as APC, Acne and Cheap Monday.
If you were a piece of clothing, what
would you be?
A great jumper – easy going.
Most ridiculous thing you’ve owned?
My Che Guevara T-shirt – I thought
I was so cool.
Your cologne of choice?
Hugo Boss. To be honest, it’s the frst and
only cologne I’ve ever bothered trying.
Any style faux pas in your past?
Tat ’90s middle parting. But at least
I did it in the ’90s.
Nicholas
Christowitz
Graphic designer and
co-owner of Father Cofee
Skorzch suit. Ben Sherman
Plectrum Range shirt.
Giorgio Armani optical
frames. Skorzch pocket
square. Country Road
socks. WESC shoes
You’re not much of a trend-following
kind of guy, are you?
Usually, no, though I do love me
some prints.
How does being on stage influence
your style?
Image is everything when it comes to
stepping out in front of the crowd. So
I always incorporate a striking item,
one that really grabs attention.
Best fashion advice you ever got?
‘Fashion changes, but style endures.’
The biggest mistake men make when
it comes to fashion is…
Not investing in a tailored suit.
Your advice when it comes to
accessorising?
I love shades, but never wear them in
a club – not cool!
Do you collect anything?
Sneakers. I’m obsessed with them.
Who’s your fashion icon?
Pharrell Williams – he’s not scared to push
fashion boundaries and make a statement.
What is your go-to fragrance?
Hugo Boss Orange is king.
And your essential grooming product?
My barber – he takes care of my face.
Ever got a look completely wrong?
When I tried to rock an Afro – it was
terrible. I’ll never go back there again.
So what’s your take on the big-
beard trend?
I wish I had one – I’ve got serious
big-beard envy.
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Palse Homme
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Topman collar tips.
Michael Kors watch
Khuli Chana
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easy to you?
Yes. I’ve always been into brands until
I discovered thrift stores.
What’s the most important thing
a man should have in his wardrobe?
A plane ticket overseas.
Good style starts with….
A solid awareness of who you are.
Best piece of fashion advice you
ever got?
I schooled myself: ‘Never let clothes
wear you.’
The biggest mistake men make when
it comes to fashion is…
Te need for getting it ‘right’.
What is your advice when it comes
to wearing accessories?
Don’t over-accessorise. Keep it simple.
If you were a piece of clothing, what
would you be?
A Greson Brogue. It’s unique with an
emphasis on heritage and a style
that’s timeless.
Who is your style icon?
Steve McQueen – for his love
for motorbikes.
Even the best get it wrong sometimes –
any fashion faux pas in your past?
Wearing my clothes backwards with neon
laces in my sneakers and Zs in my ’fro.
Come on, it was the ’90s.
Do you have a go-to fragrance?
Byredo’s Sunday Cologne.
What is your essential grooming product?
My body shaver.
Any thoughts on the big-beard trend?
If you can, own it. But don’t force it.
Markham suit. Fabiani shirt.
Zara tie. Fabiani pocket square.
Far Fetch brooch. Timex watch.
Kiph rings. Happy Socks socks.
Greson shoes
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Brand manager, Markham







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Has dressing well always come easily
to you?
I live with a girl and I’ve got many gay
friends, so when I’m in doubt I’ll either
call up one of the guys or ask my fatmate.
Good style starts with...
A shower.
What’s the key to pulling off any trend?
Confdence, because with great
confdence you can pull of a black
bag – oh, I mean, a previously
disadvantaged bag.
Best piece of fashion advice
you ever got?
My mother: ‘Always make sure you are
wearing clean underpants in case you
get into an accident.’ But I’ve always
thought if I were in an accident I’d
probably shit myself anyway.
The biggest mistake men make when
it comes to fashion is…
Trying too hard. Or not trying at all.
If you were a piece of clothing, what
would you be?
I would be a bra – I’m a supportive kind
of guy.
You’re a big shoe collector, aren’t you?
Growing up I only had three pairs of shoes
so I had to wear the shit out of them. Now
I collect the shit out of shoes.
Have you got any fashion icons?
Just the refection in my mirror. Tat
guy gets my style.
Most daring fashion choice you’ve
ever made?
I did a nude shoot for charity.
Do you have a go-to fragrance?
I’m a mixer, so I mix fragrances. I couldn’t
tell you the names but I like fresh and
clean. But when people tell me that I smell
nice, I always wander if I smelt bad before.
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Actor and comedian
Pull off
a classic
look for
summer
By combining these
must-have items, you
can create hundreds
of stylish looks
that every man should own
Essentials
Think classic shapes such as the wayfarer
or aviator. Take a friend with you when
you pick them out, try a wide selection
and make sure they suit your face and skin
tone. Have them fitted to your face before
you leave the store.
Classic shades
Paul Smith at Extreme Eyewear
sunglasses R3 050
It doesn’t get
more versatile
than this. Wear
with a tux or your
navy suit, and
don’t bust the
bank – you’ll need
to replace it every
year or two to
ensure it remains
crisp and white.

White formal shirt
Fabiani white shirt R1 000
Try a simple and relatively
neutral colour combo – this
adds interest and detail. It
should be skinny, but not too
skinny – that’s for hipsters.
Repp stripe tie
Fabiani tie R500
SHORTEN UP SHORTS
Two words: Well. Tailored. So much
more put together than those baggy
cargos or surfing shorts. To banish all
likeness to a Boy Scout uniform, pair
with a top-quality knit, throw on a smart
summer coat and slip into suede
brogues. Keep those standards up.
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1. Hugo Boss jacket R5750
2. Gap at Stattafords shorts R650
3. Mr B at Aldo shoes R995
CUT THE CHECK
Bright, bold checks are best balanced with
neutrals and stark solid colours. A well-cut
checked sports jacket, a dark knit polo and
a pair of fitted or slim-leg chinos – that’s how
we’d do it.
Try on 20 pairs
and choose the
best fitting pair
– make sure they
are slim enough
to work with a
blazer and that
the hemline can
accommodate a
pair of loafers or
lace ups – no
floor-length
hems here.
Slim, dark
jeans
Invest in this one. It will last you a lifetime
and only gets better with age. Go for a
classic, timeless, biker or bomber shape –
not too many zips, details or distressing.
Leather jacket
This is your go-to formal shoe. The lack of
detail (seams/broguing) means you can
wear them with a tux or with a business
suit. Always have them freshly shined –
a little effort completes the look.
Plain-toe dress shoe
Topman jeans R470
Zara leather jacket R1 100
Louis Vuitton shoes R7 900
ROCK DENIM
Man up and give double denim a shot. If you’re
not keen to experiment with stonewashed
denim, stick to dark jeans and a lighter shirt.
Throw on a trusty leather jacket and pop on
a trilby for extra swag.
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1. Carducci jacket R3 000 2. Lacoste shirt
R1 095 3. Aldo shoes R600
1. G-Star shirt R1 800 2. G-Star jeans R1 990
3. Aldo shoes R1 300
CRACK THE BOMBER
The bomber jacket could be your wardrobe’s
prized ammo this season. You don’t always
have to play tough guy with it, either. Mix the
bomber up with polished pieces – think fine
jersey golfers, checked trousers and tasselled
tan leather loafers.
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You can wear this go-to
business suit three times in
a week without anyone
noticing – or as separates.
Choose a colour that can
double for evening wear.
Solid dark
navy suit
Zara jacket R1 400, trousers R760
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3. Fabiani trousers (part of suit) R5 000
4. Louis Vuitton shoes R5 750
This will be your day-to-day shoe, from
dressy to casual – they should be sleek
enough to wear with a suit, but chunky
enough to work with jeans or chinos.
Brown chunky
wingtips
Fabiani brown brogues R3 000
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The white-on-white look, á la Miami Vice?
That’s old now. Pair white jeans with a bold
striped tee instead. Top off that effortless vibe
with nautically inspired deck shoes.
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Fabiani gingham shirt R1 300
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enough to wear with a suit
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Light gingham
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1. G-Star anorak R4 000 2. Topman T-shirt R220
3. Zara trousers R660 4. Aldo boots R700
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tailored – you are going to
wear the hell out of these. Go
for slim fit, but not achingly
skinny. Stay away from pleats
and too-thin fabrics.
Slim, natural
chinos
Zara chinos R560
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born from the eclectic passions of its
three creative fathers: Brewers & Union
co-Founder Brad Armitage, fashion
designer Paul van der Spuy and custom
bike builder Drew Madacsi. The result is
a hybrid of cool – a space in which fine
menswear and accessories are purveyed
alongside a killer cafe, a bar and a
custom bike-building workshop. This
is not just a shop – it’s a full-on
experience. – Paul Sephton
Look for a narrow belt, because it can be
dressed up or down. Keep the buckle
sleek and silver, and for goodness’ sake,
buy real leather. You’ll see the difference.
Solid neutral cardigan
This should be snug around the body, and
fit easily under your jackets. Use it to dress
your weekend look up or your suit down.
If you are not a cardigan guy, opt for a
cashmere V-neck. Look for colours such
as navy, burgundy, grey, olive, etc.
Leather belt
Tumi belt R1 750 Topman belt R190
Zara cardigan R340
TAKE THE HOODIE OFF-FIELD
The hoodie isn’t just for the gym any more –
layer it over your work shirt or under a summer
blazer. But it’s a statement by itself, so keep
the blazer monochrome.
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As Dior Homme’s new
posterboy, Robert Pattinson
completes his transformation
to full-fledged leading man
If you were surprised to hear that the
dubiously nicknamed ‘R-Patz’ landed the
spot as the new face of Dior’s iconic men’s
smelly stuf then, to be frank, you’re not the
only one. But take a moment to reconsider
– the 27-year-old actor has come a long way
from playing the shiniest vamp on
celluloid. Since the Twilight trilogy
wrapped (collective sigh of relief),
Pattinson has immersed himself in a stack
of more intense, more mature features
(including the recently announced James
Dean biopic) that has shown of more than
his disheveled good looks – it’s revealed an
on-screen talent that we’ve only just begun
to understand. GQ’s Pieter Smedy caught
up with Dior’s new ambassador and spoke
travel, growing up, and why Dior was the
perfect ft.
GQ: You’re one of the biggest actors out
there right now – but being the face of
Dior Homme is still a total departure for
you. What, ultimately, attracted you to
this collaboration?
Robert Pattinson: When Dior approached
me, I was genuinely shocked at frst because
the name alone is almost mythological. It’s
perceived as a very sophisticated brand that
never compromises itself. I like what Dior
represents, and they approached me in
a way that just felt right. Te timing was
perfect, too – I was coming to the end of
Twilight. I remember meeting the creative
team and they completely changed my
mind when I saw how open-minded
they were. Teir interest in an artistic
collaboration, beyond the high-end
commercial – that’s what got me interested.
GQ: Interested, sure, but were
you convinced?
RP: Not easily [laughs]. It had never been
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GQ: And how do you think
they perceive the notion
of masculinity now?
RP: What masculinity
used to be no longer
works in a modern
context. It is a strange
time to be a guy – and
probably just as strange
a time to be a girl [laughs].
I always thought of it as
being solid and relatively
pragmatic, but masculinity is many
diferent things, really. If you work
in artistic felds, you sometimes need
to have some kind of imbalance, be solid
and wild, be caring and careless. I do not
know if that is what I would associate with
masculinity, but the codes of masculinity
have changed greatly.
GQ: You’ve been spending your time
between London, where you lived; New
York, where the campaign was shot; and
Paris, the home of Dior. Is there a scent you
associate with each of these places?
RP: Apart from my family and friends,
I miss London’s rainy scent most. Both
Heathrow and Gatwick airports have felds
all around, so it smells like wet grass the
minute you land. New York is totally
diferent. To me, it smells of food because
food is everywhere in the streets. Even
though food is such a big part of French
culture, I never associate France with food.
It’s always a visual thing. A certain vibe.
Paris just is a vibe. Describing Paris is a bit
like describing Dior. It’s a diferent world.
I love to be free and walk around in a city
that still respects flm as an art form.
GQ: What else are you up to these days?
RP: I really enjoy just working on things.
At the moment, I am trying to develop
a story with a friend. I like connecting
with someone, and working out the
puzzle of a script. Te cool thing about
writing for flms is that it’s almost always
collaborative. It is at minimal stages, but
it’s large-scale. Like a sci-f movie.
Hopefully it will work.
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have considered it acting, really, when
I started. But I’ve grown up in many ways
and I’d done quite a few movies by the time
they called, so it felt more legitimate. And
when we sat down to discuss directors
and toss ideas about, everybody involved
seemed quite fearless. I was genuinely
excited from then on. It was challenging
and complementary to my flm work in
a very interesting way.
GQ: So Dior got the ‘yes’ from you – but
where to from there?
RP: Te idea of revisiting a classic fragrance
was very attractive and brings up an
interesting mixture of emotions. Tere is
something attractive about the classicism
of it. So Romain Gavras [the director] and
I imagined someone who was quite
sophisticated yet a little wild. A free spirit
who does whatever he wants and is fearless
about it. Tere certainly is a sense of
relentless energy about this young man
who is on his own trip, unafected by
trends. And I loved that.
GQ: By placing you as the star of its
campaign, Dior is addressing a new
generation of young men. How would
you define your generation?
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RP: I just turned 27 and only now am
I realising no one looks at me as a child
anymore. It’s quite strange to suddenly start
feeling like an adult with people treating
you diferently. Defning my generation is
difcult because the last ten years have
been a transitional period and many are
still trying to fgure things out. I know I am.
Pattinson finds his match in
French model Camille Rowe.
The commercial, features
the pair crashing parties and
driving down the beach in
a vintage BMW
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The finest suit makers distil their designs into the
best-dressed scents in town
The scent that suits you
As one of the most
exciting men’s
designers alive
today, Paul Smith’s
daring use of colour
and florals have
made him
a household name
for dandies with
very posh houses.
Colour translates
into the fragrance
with notes of
green tea and pink
peppercorn, while
fresh floral notes
of geranium and
cassie flower round
off that typical Paul
Smith experience.
It’s all rounded off
with a touch of
spicy myrrh.
When it comes to
the art of tailoring,
Armani’s name
is synonymous
with structure and
classic ideals. These
ideals are echoed
in the night-time
iteration of the
designer’s iconic
fragrance, from the
clean lines of the
bottle to the woody
floral smell of the
juice. This modern
gentlemen’s
fragrance moves
from bergamot and
pink pepper to iris
flower and tonka
bean, ending with
a woody amber.
Tom Ford made
a name for himself
by redefining
the way men see
luxury, turning it
into something
animalistic,
overtly sexual
and undeniably
masculine. The
smokey glass
bottle with ribbed
sides echoes this
aesthetic – and the
stuff inside doesn’t
disappoint. Notes of
violet and verbena
exude a dandy
hedonism while
black pepper and
nutmeg introduce
an air of mystery.
From Jagger to
Gallagher, Bowie
to Richards,
when it comes to
rockstars, no one
has a heritage quite
like the British.
Christopher Bailey,
chief creative officer
of another British
classic – Burberry –
has brought his love
of music and the
excitement of rock
to the storied label,
and the fragrance
is no different.
Charged with basil
and juniper this
electric scent dries
to heady notes of
leather and incense.
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Famed suit maker
Hugo Boss’s night
fragrance has
all the ambition,
confidence and
masculinity that
you get from
donning one of its
designs. With that
annoying degree
of perfection we’ve
come to expect
from the Germans,
the fragrance
balances floral
notes of lavender
and violet with
strong masculine
ones of birch wood
and musk.
Boss Bottled Night
100ml R860
Burberry Brit Rhythm
90ml R990
Paul Smith Portrait for
Men 80ml R980
Gucci’s latest
offering truly is
a scent made
with the same
ethos of luxury,
craftsmanship and
aesthetics that
made the Italian
design house
famous in the first
place. The bottle
holds a lavender
liquid and sports
a golden horse
bit, the house’s
symbol. The stuff
inside brings a clean
masculine smell that
evokes the notion of
travel that Gucci is
renowned for.
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Gucci Made
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90ml R995
Tom Ford Noir
100ml R1 365
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Can’t ’tach this
We’ve embraced the month of the push broom
(and our inner ’70s pornstar) – but is the world ready?
Photographs by Morné van Zyl
Groomed MOVEMBER
Pieter Smedy
Grooming & Features Editor
As anyone who was ‘that kid’ who started
shaving in the first year of high school knows,
the ability to grow a beard in an afternoon can
be as much a curse as a blessing. In my adult
years, though, it has turned into a blessing –
especially considering the amount of positive
attention that the beard is getting these days.
With it, I look like Mumford’s lost son but
without it I look like I’m back in high school.
My moustache though, is much more sinister.
I looked like I owned an ice-cream truck
and enjoyed whiling away afternoons near
kindergartens. The simple truth about the
’tach is that either you can or you can’t.
For a cause like Movember, spending
a month looking as if your name is probably on
a government list is a small price to pay when
you consider the awareness – and money – it
raises for cancer among men. But for the other
11 months of the year I’ll be sticking to my five
o’ clock shadow, even when it’s only 8am.
Was my ability to grow a beard
overnight a sign of what my
future career would entail?
Probably not. It was a pain in
the neck. With sensitive skin,
I’m often left with redness and
bumps. I opt for a soothing
post-shave balm – in a matter
of minutes it calms redness,
irritation and makes bumps
a thing of the past. 75ml R295
Nkosiyati Khumalo
Deputy Editor
I woke up one day and thought, I don’t want
to shave today. That day ended up being about
nine weeks long. Once my beard grew out,
the itchiness that I thought would have ended,
remained – which taught me it’s just as
important to moisturise the face that’s under
the beard. All that hair can hide grime and
dead skin cells underneath it, so along with my
normal facial cleanser, I hit my beard area with
shampoo, conditioner and some jojoba oil.
When you have tight, coarse curls like I do,
you run the risk of looking like Mr T on a bad
bender. I buzzed my beard down regularly so it
didn’t get too bushy, and kept the edges neat.
After eight weeks, I left the beard behind to join
the Movember movement. It turns out I traded
one ’80s celeb for another: when mustachioed
and bow-tied, I resemble The Fresh Prince of
Bel Air’s Carlton. But who doesn’t love those
dance moves? ‘Gangnam Style’ what?
My facial hair is thick, coarse
and super curly. Those thick,
sharp ends then grow into
my skin, resulting in very
unsightly bumps. To shave,
I use the Philips CareTouch;
instead of lifting out hairs, it
cuts just above the skin line,
leaving me with a near-
invisible layer of stubble –
and no painful ingrowns. R700
Shaving has always
been a pretty easy
process for me,
given my beard’s
disinterested attitude
towards growth. That
being said, I still invest
in a quality shaving
cream, like this one
from Dermalogica.
180ml R295
Arthur Malan-Murison
Creative Fashion Director
I remember watching Magnum PI as a kid,
thinking he was just the coolest cat out there.
However, the moustache – as tastes changed
– disappeared. That was until puberty hit
and, along with the facial hair that started
manifesting, a sense of excitement
overwhelmed at the endless possibilities.
Guys would compete for the fastest-grown
beard or biggest ’tach. I was mostly left out
of the braggadocio. Thing is, I’ve never been
the hairiest guy around and, today, I feel rather
blessed for that. I see how hair removal in
unwanted areas can cost a bomb – and if
you’re not taking care of it you’re going to
look like shit. I did, however, manage to
grow a short-trimmed ’tach, in the spirit
of Movember and everything it stands for.
NKOSIYATI RECOMMENDS
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PIETER RECOMMENDS
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ARTHUR RECOMMENDS
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The GQ team bravely mo’ed their way into unknown ’tach territory
Aiden Steenkamp
Creative Director
I enjoy having a beard; I hate growing one.
The process – and more so, the maintenance –
is really taxing. Personally, I find that there’s
lots to consider, such as the phases of growth
that you go through. Day one: I look like I’m
recovering from a hard night. Day five: I’m
convincing myself that I’m as badass as Ray
Donovan. At this stage there’s a lot of itching
and chin scratching. I like to think it gives the
illusion that I’m deep in thought. Two weeks
later: some withdrawal symptoms, mostly for
my loved ones, who don’t have much love for
the new hirsute look. The only thought getting
me through this is: what would Wolverine do?
When the day finally came to shave off
the beard and release the Magnum, aka the
moustache, I couldn’t help feeling that this
was going to be as epic as the second
coming. I’ve since realised that not all
legends are created equal.
I’ve got a rough beard, even after a warm towel
soak. That’s why I believe in a regular weekly
exfoliation – two to
three times a week.
You get to buff away
the week’s wear and
tear, and it minimises
the chances of
getting ingrowns,
unclogs pores and
lifts hair follicles, for
a smoother shave.
120ml R255
Paul Sephton
Junior Copy Editor
For the most part, moustaches have almost
always appeared to me as tell-tale signs of
dictators, pilots and those who will one day
appear in a mugshot. That being said, while
seldom pulled off by the ordinary guy, I’ve
found myself bending the rules for, amongst
others, Freddie Mercury, Salvador Dali and
of course, Yosemite Sam. By virtue of their
character, which was anything but ordinary,
they pulled it off. And this is the essence of any
moustache: it needs character to complete it.
A good looking moustache can almost
always be credited to the guy on whose face
the fur sits. As an extension of oneself, these
men have the personality – and balls – to rock
it. But there are no half-marks and the results
of a failed execution can be shameful. For
these reasons, before now, growing one (or
trying to) had never featured on my to-do list.
The production of (or attempt at)
a moustache was a little tricky, and I opted to
beard-it-out until shaving it in, which made me
feel a little unkempt. People tended to look at
me as if I had been on a prolonged camping
trip or developed an alcohol problem. This
could have been because my fledgling beard
was not so much a beard as a shadow.
Regardless of how effectively
I achieved beardo status, I enjoyed
not shaving. I occasionally get razor
burn, so when I do shave, I invest in
a quality recovery cream tailored to
addressing razor burn and helping
my skin recover as quickly as
possible. 125ml R340
How to pull
it off in style
George Clooney
Tip: Our boy George proves that you
should get your ’tache in silver.
With a little help from
some leading men
James Franco
Tip: We’re still not too sure if Franco
should actually be on this list.
Nick Offerman
Tip: This, gentlemen, is a push broom.
Chicks dig a push broom.
Idris Elba
Tip: Just because you’ve got a ’tache
doesn’t mean you can’t do stubble.
Brad Pitt
Tip: A pencil moustache is the ultimate
Nazi-hunting accessory.
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AIDEN RECOMMENDS
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The ultimate
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workout
A ten minute total-
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do in any hotel room
– or boardroom – from
The Biggest Loser star
Bob Harper
Words by Michael Dawson
Photographs by Alex Hoerner
Y
ou spend countless hours
hunting down the best
restaurants, assembling
the perfect wardrobe,
meticulously furnishing your
home and religiously carving
your body. So why, when you hit the road, do
you leave your fitness regimen behind? To
some degree, we all treat our mandatory
hub-and-hotel hopping like some alternate
universe, like it doesn’t count: this isn’t my real
life. And yet you do your best to replicate your
routine – you add the hippest eateries to your
itinerary, pack the right clothes, stay in the
chicest hotel – except when it comes to
caring for your body.
Sure, travel beats you down. When wheels
are up, work doubles: you’re managing the
office and the tasks and meetings of your trip.
Your body’s clock is out of whack. Add in the
joys of modern airline travel – the delays, the
security lines, and the soulless aesthetics
of it all – and it’s no wonder you settle for
some sad chicken sandwich at the airport
or skip the workout when you hit the hotel.
This isn’t my real life.
‘It kind of amazes me that high achievers
won’t exercise on the road because they
don’t think it’s productive,’ says celebrity
trainer Bob Harper, who became a household
name as a host of The Biggest Loser. ‘Sneak
in just one session or a run and you’ll be
less stressed, less sluggish, and more alert.
That’s a formula for being more productive.
Talk about a solid return on investment.’
When travelling for the show, or
globetrotting with Hollywood clients like
Ben Stiller, Selma Blair and Jenny McCarthy,
Harper swears by this lightning-fast circuit. ‘It’s
all about using your body weight to work every
muscle in the shortest amount of time,’ he
says. ‘It revs your heart rate and metabolism,
and it builds muscle.’ As a bonus, it can be
done anywhere – in any hotel gym or hotel
room. Try for two or three sets. The whole
thing should take ten minutes – less time than
you spend at the baggage-claim carousel.
The benefits will endure for much longer.
Body FITNESS
‘It kind of amazes me that high
achievers won’t exercise on the
road because they don’t think
it’s productive’ – Bob Harper
5. Standing kick
Standing up, swing
your right leg up to
meet your extended
left arm. Then swing
your left leg to your
right arm. Keep arms
and legs straight. The
key is maintaining
a straight back – don’t
slouch forward. Do
this for one minute.
9. Push-up
T-stand
At the top of
a push-up, rotate
your torso so you’re
facing right and point
your left arm toward
the ceiling. Hold at
the top of this T,
return to the push-up
position, do one on
the left side. Do 10
reps on each side.
4. Plyo split lunge
Place your hands
on your hips and
lunge forward with
your right foot. Don’t
allow your front knee
to go beyond the
plane of your toes.
Then jump up and
land so that your
left foot is in the
forward-lunge
position. That’s
one. Do 15.
8. Wind sprint
Run in place as fast as
you can for a minute.
2. Wall sit
Lean your back
against the wall and
drive your hips down
so your legs are at
90 degrees. Hold for
a minute.
3. Dog walk
Standing up, bend
over at the waist.
Walk your hands
down to a push-up
position. Widen legs
and drive your hips
into the air, forming
a V. Keep your neck
straight and look
back toward your
heels. Hold. Return
to push-up position.
Then drop your hips,
straighten your arms,
and arch your back
as if you’re trying to
bring your head
to your heels. Hold.
Return to push-up
position, then walk
your hands back
to standing position.
Do 10 to 12.
1. Heel kicks
into high knees
Run in place for
a minute. For the
first 30 seconds,
kick your butt with
your heels. For the
last 30 seconds,
do high knees
(thighs parallel to
floor). Go as fast
as you can and
focus on good
posture.
6. Walking
Plank
Get into a push-up
position and place
your elbows on
the floor in a
traditional plank,
then push yourself
back up to your
starting position.
‘This exercise is
going to burn,’
Harper says.
Do 12 reps.
7. Speed squat
Stand with your
feet pointed
straight ahead and
at the same width
as your shoulders.
Keeping your back
straight, push your
butt out and sit
into a squat. As
you’re squatting,
swing your arms
up over your head.
Return to the
original position.
Do as many as you
can in 30 seconds.
10. Side-to-
side burpee
Start standing up.
Bend down and plant
your hands on the
floor, then quickly kick
your legs out
and to the right,
straightening them.
Bring your knees back
under your body
and jump straight up,
landing in the starting
stand-up position.
Drop into another
and swing legs to
the left. Do 15 on
each side.
12. One-leg
bridge
Lie on your back
with your hands by
your sides, your
knees bent and your
feet flat. Brace your
core and raise your
hips, creating a
straight line from
your knees to your
shoulders. Slowly
raise and extend
one leg while
keeping your hips
rigid. Do 15 with
each leg.
Body FITNESS
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The Mark
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Five hotel gyms
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HONG KONG
Langham Place
A rooftop pool,
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TOKYO
Park Hyatt
Train on the 47th
floor, with floor-to-
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Tokyo that stretch
as far as Mount Fuji.
tokyo.park.
hyatt.com,
+81-3-5322-1234
LONDON
One Aldwych
The entire fitness
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onealdwych.co.uk,
+44-20-7300-1000
DUBAI
Jumeirah Beach
The Burj's sister
hotel has rock
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swimming, and
endless fitness
classes. jumeirah
beachhotel.com,
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11. Side plank
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Lie on your right
side, resting on
your forearm.
Raise your hips,
creating
a straight line from
ankles to
shoulders. Point
your left arm
toward the ceiling.
Twist your torso
and, with your left
arm, reach through
the space created
by your body and
the ground, then
rotate back to the
starting position.
Do 15 on each side.
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