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Get The Chap Newsletter by email:Shoe Shine Back in Style
The noble and ancient art of the shoe shine, long absent from our cities, has made a welcome return with the launch of Spit ‘n’ Polish Shoeshine booths. The first booth was opened at Marylebone Station in London. Spit ‘n’ Polish Shoeshine is the brainchild of Ronan McCarthy, who plans to put a shine back [...]
Comments (14)Anguish Over Angostura Dearth
Last week, those with a predilection for the Manhattan, Old Fashioned or Pink Gin had a sharp increase in blood pressure, when it was learned that the world’s supply of Angostura Bitters had run dry. The highly aromatic elixir, made from a secret recipe of rare herbs, has been the mainstay in many a cocktail [...]
Comments (18)Chap’s New Formal Line Sparks Storm of Controversy
In anticipation of both the festive season and the forthcoming Grand Anarcho-Dandyist Ball, The Chap Shop has launched an impressive array of formal wear in both the black and white tie categories. But one of the photographs used to publicise the new line has attracted strong criticism from some quarters. Many have argued that the [...]
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