While other Mayfair barbershops and male grooming salons are either over-complicated and ultra-modern or antiquated and behind the times, we strive to find the perfect balance between providing the finest traditional services in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere and offering the best in high-end male grooming products and gifts for gentlemen.

Here’s a look at some of our favourite destinations in the surrounding area:

Paul Smith

Little more than a stone’s throw from Murdock is the Paul Smith furniture and curiosities shop on Albermarle Street. Selling art, antiques and jewellery sourced from around the world, this unique collection is sure to interest any well-travelled Murdock regular.

With many pieces customised, refurbished or re-covered with distinctive Paul Smith designs, this is much more than a run-of-the-mill vintage or second hand shop; a great place to look for a unique and distinctive gift this Valentine’s Day.

Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts located at Burlington House is a prestigious institution dedicated to the promotion of the fine arts, so definitely worth combining with an afternoon visit to Murdock for some relaxed and cultured down-time.

Upcoming exhibitions include ‘The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and his Letters’ from January 23rd.

Dover Street Market

A multi level fashion retail space created by Comme des Garcons founder, Rei Kawakubo.  With six floors of minimalist bare walls and steel beams there is ample room for the wares of over a dozen designers including Raf Simons, Junya Watanabe, Thom Browne and Moncler Gamme Rouge. The ‘blank canvas’ nature of the store allows designers to develop their spaces as they see fit, leading to a real sense of creativity and originality in an area of London better known for its traditional menswear.

Savile Row

A brisk stroll from Murdock Mayfair is the Mecca of tailored menswear; Savile Row. The short street is infamous for its traditional bespoke clothing, boasting menswear luminaries such as Ozwald Boateng, Gieves & Hawkes, Kilgour and Norton & Sons, outlets every modern gent should be acquainted with.

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From Shakespeare’s early shows to the death of a royal mistress, the east London area of Shoreditch has a historic tradition of eccentricity, vice and the artistic performance. Despite considerable gentrification over the past twenty years, Shoreditch (and the neighbouring Hoxton) are still home to many creative industries, unique retail spaces and exciting venues.

Here’s a quick look at some of Shoreditch’s places of interest:

Albion

Located on the ground floor of the Boundary building, the Albion is one of three eateries on the site, so definitely a place of interest for the peckish gent. With a menu serving up hearty British café fare such as English breakfast, pies and fish and chips, diners at the Albion can enjoy traditional comfort foods in hip, modern surroundings.  The perfect place for an informal business lunch or a personal rendezvous.

Bordello

Whether you have a dirty weekend away planned or you’re looking to treat the other half (and yourself), you'll find what you're looking for at the aptly named Bordello. This East End boutique stocks raunchy lingerie by Der Kommissar, saucy honeymoon attire, exotic corsets, luxury toiletries and vintage boudoir-style furniture. Well worth a visit, particularly with Valentine’s Day creeping up.

Present

Present store owners Eddie Prendergast and Steve Davies are founders of men's mega-brand Duffer of St George, but don't hold that against them. Present's bright white, clinical interior houses labels from streetwear Billionaire Boys Club and Japanese Haversack to the smarter Raf by Raf Simons and the limited edition haute couture items. A great range of high quality menswear with something for every guy, the perfect destination after a trip to Murdock.

Shoreditch House

A private members club, Shoreditch House boasts a rooftop swimming pool, a gym, sauna and steam room facilities, a games room, numerous spaces for socialising and indulging and a clientele of the most interesting people in East London. Members and guests only, but not ridiculously exclusive so start hoping that you get an invite to a private party or meeting.

Not forgetting, of course, Murdock's Shoreditch store, located at 340 Old Street.

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1. Where to Stay

Walk ten minutes from the Museum of Contemporary Art to your room at the year-old dana Hotel and Spa (from $159). The floor-to-ceiling windows offer grand city views even on the lower floors, and an indoor-outdoor sky lounge just opened on the 26th floor.

Get a wake-up call from President Obama (or a good mimic) at the Wit (from $199), located on historic State Street just 200 feet from the river. The double-paned windows block out the noise from the adjacent El train.

Share sidewalks with working artists from the cooperative Flat Iron Arts Building when you stay at the nearby Wicker Park Inn (from $139), a family-friendly B&B with six rooms on-site and two sizable apartments across the street.

2. Where to Eat

Eat inside a work of art at the Publican, an haute beer hall with a James Beard award-winning design and long walnut communal tables filled with the post-gallery-hopping set. Try sweetbreads and beef-heart bruschetta with a pint of Matilda pale ale from local brewery Goose Island.

Take a break from the galleries in Fulton Market at Otom, the lower-key little sister to Moto, Chicago’s molecular-gastronomy sensation. Experiment with spruced-up comfort food like deconstructed BLTs and fried chicken with purple-yam waffles.

Lunch at Terzo Piano, the new restaurant by famed Spiaggia chef Tony Mantuano that opened in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute this summer. The bright whites and clean lines match the rest of the floor’s aesthetics.

Dine under a 4,000-wine-bottle tower at CiboMatto inside the Wit hotel. The 30-foot ceiling fresco was created by Chicago-born artist Todd Murphy, who counts both Elton John and Sting among his collectors.

3. What to Do

Walk the new pedestrian bridge, the Nichols Bridgeway, that opened this spring linking Millennium Park to the Art Institute ($18 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, children under 14 are free), where killer views of Lake Michigan and Frank Gehry’s free-form Jay Pritzker Pavilion await at the building’s landing spot. Inside, wander through the Renzo Piano–designed Modern Wing, where you'll find a veritable hit parade of 20th- and 21st-century pieces spattered with gems rarely shown in the main building. Afterward, visit the nearby Museum of Contemporary Art ($12 suggested admission). The current exhibit, “Constellations,” makes good on new director Madeleine Grynsztejn’s pledge to promote area artists by including eighteen of them. Finish at the Spertus Museum, the award-winning Jewish art and culture museum at the Spertus Institute, which reopened in late 2007 in a brand-new building (next door to where the old museum was) and now features an interactive children’s center ($7 for adults, $5 for children; children under 5 are free).

Gallery-hop through the West Loop, a Chelsea-like art scene where cutting-edge commercial and nonprofit art spaces are popping up in post-industrial buildings. Swing by North Peoria Street to the Rhona Hoffman Gallery for big names like Kehinde Wiley and Sol LeWitt, then visit the Peter Miller Gallery on the same floor for lesser-known contemporary painters. Walk across the street to the experimental nonprofit threewalls to find quirky, themed group shows; affordable artist-designed tchotchkes; and independent art zine Paper & Carriage, nominated for a 2009 Utne Independent Press Award. Finish at neighborhood newcomer EC Gallery for a fascinating roster of emerging and mid-career artists from Poland working in oil on canvas, mixed media, and prints.

On the first Friday of the month, attend a public opening at the Flat Iron Arts Building. For a more polished presentation, walk a few blocks south to the recently relocated Monique Meloche gallery, a former West Loop resident that boasts an impressive roster of buzzy natives like local photographer and video artist Carrie Schneider.

4. Insider’s Tip

Prime-time reservations at the Publican can be hard to come by, but if you show up early (before 6) or late (after 9:30), walk-ins don’t have as much of a wait. The restaurant also has an official “afternoon menu” that starts at 3:30 p.m., including some exclusive items like a lamb bánh mì, that aren’t on the dinner menu. A $45 prix fixe dinner menu is available at Terzo Piano on Thursday nights if you'll be in town for a longer stay.

5. Oddball Day

Nerd out an hour west of the city at Fermilab, the country’s premier subatomic particle physics lab and home to the massive Tevatron accelerator. The lab hosts private scientist-led, behind-the-scenes tours on the first Sunday of each month, but two buildings (one with hands-on, kid-friendly displays) are open to the public daily, as are the 6,800-acre surrounding grounds. Take a stroll along the prairie trails for a glimpse at the lab’s 50-strong herd of bison. Check the culture calendar for eclectic music and smartypants lectures at the on-site Ramsey Auditorium, or swing by the Kuhn Village Barn, a folk club frequented by the physicists, which offers down-home dance lessons on the cheap. For dinner, go Roman at the nearby Francesca's by the River, a suburban outpost of North Side city favorite Mia Francesca. 

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Gentry Style has sifted through the release schedules and picked the big four films every fellow should look out for over the next couple of months:

Fantastic Mr Fox (October 23rd)

Anyone whose childhood didn’t include the classic Roald Dahl book about the eponymous fox has surely been the victim of some kind of cultural neglect; make sure you don’t miss out on the movie.

The animated tale revolves around a mischievous, daring and very fantastic fox (George Clooney), his loving wife (Meryl Streep) and son (Jason Schwartzmann) and an assortment of woodland friends (voiced by the likes of Owen Wilson and Bill Murray). Any fans of director Wes Anderson will be immediately familiar with the meticulously crafted, occasionally whimsical feel of the film. The real accomplishment is that he has seamlessly translated these elements from his live-action movies into an animated children’s film.

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Nine (November 25th)

Next up is an ambitious musical with an all star cast; Nine, based upon Fellini’s hugely influential 8½, is a vibrant and provocative song and dance number that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life. These include his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his film star muse (Nicole Kidman), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench),an American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Fergie from Black Eyed Peas) and his mother (Sophia Loren).  Phew.

Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago) and adapted from the 1982 Broadway production which won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, this project certainly has a lot of experience and talent behind it. The question is whether or not it will prove to be equal to the sum of its parts or just another so-so musical (See Moulin Rouge).

Avatar (December 18th)

James Cameron’s long-awaited high technology blockbuster looks to me like Pocahontas with blue aliens. But this may not necessarily be a bad thing. However engrossing the plot turns out to be, this movie (Cameron’s first since Titanic) should be without equal in terms of technological ambition and cinematic reach. With specially developed motion capture animation technology and a digital 3-D camera system, this is sure to be some spectacle when it hits IMAX screens in December.

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Sherlock Holmes (December 26th)

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Guy Ritchie’s output has stalled slightly since the bombast of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, with the likes of Revolver and Rock ‘n’ Rolla getting mixed reviews. Sherlock Holmes looks to be a return to form though potently blending action, swagger and savvy dialogue with liberal doses of humour.

An accomplished cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, Jude Law as Watson and Rachel McAdams as the eye candy, while one suspects Mark Strong will steal the majority of scenes he’s in, as per usual. Could turn out to be a real treat this festive season. 

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As a sporting nation, we've always had many fingers in many pies (maybe, it can be asked, we spread ourselves too thinly?) and this weekend will once again demonstrate the high level of sporting participation in Britain. Gentry Style takes a look at what's on, where and when..

 
Wimbledon -

It's definitely the business end of this year's All England Club tournament, and the last two weeks have been an undoubted success. Fine weather, on court excitement and the smooth introduction of the new roof, now all we need is a bit of British glory. As well all know now, Andy Murray is on the cusp of greatness but whether he reaches the pinnacle of grass court tennis on Sunday or not, we should remember he's a damn fine player who will surely claim grand slam glory sooner or later. Saturday sees the Williams sisters going head ot head once more, and while these ladies deserve the utmost credit for their consistency and powerful play, it's getting a tad boring isn't it?

Rugby Union - 

The British Lions face South Africa for the final time on Saturday, and although the overall result of the test series has already been decided, there has been such hostility and competitiveness in the previous two matches that this final game is guaranteed to be an absolute battle. The Lions will be looking to regain some pride and avoid a whitewash, while the South Africans will feel that their combatitive approach has been harshly criticised by a British team who hasn't taken losing too well.

Tour de France -

The Tour de France begins this Saturday with the 'Grand start' – a 15k time trial – taking place in Monaco. British interest will be focussed on Mark Cavendish, who has admitted it is impossible for him to win the whole tour, but his aim is to win all the sprint stages and confirm his position as the world's fastest and most explosive cyclist. Elsehwere there is the small matter of bonafide sporting legend, Lance Armstrong, making his long awaited return to the Tour de France, after a retiring in 2005. The french public love to hate him, and there will always be naysayers who question the integrity of his drug test record, but for it's hard to argue with his awesome winning ability, indomitable character and tireless charity work. He's won it seven times, is number eight possible?
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The Ashes - 

Okay, England's most important cricket series doesn't get underway until next Wednesday, but the build up is in full swing. The Australian team appears significantly weakened when compared to the side that trounced us back in 2007/2008, so there will certainly be a high level of optimisim that the Ashes will be coming home, but such is the inconsistency and seemingly frail mentality of this talented England side that anything could happen really.

If participation is more your thing, the weather in London will be a little cooler this weekend, with the sun still making a meaningful appearance – the perfect conditions for engaging in some amateur sporting activities.

By James Mumberson

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Making shoes by hand is a dying practice, with only about 300 artisans left in the world who still use traditional methods (mostly in England and Italy). While the Italian school of shoemaking stresses surface treatment, finishes and hand-burnished colors, the English tradition epitomized by Carréducker is strongly rooted in classic shapes and styles, with an emphasis on a perfect fit.

Carréducker have an appointment-only business, which allows them to focus their energy on shoemaking rather than shop keeping. They are building a loyal clientele in London and recently held a trunk show at Leffot.

They’re also launching a ready-to-wear line that is loosely based on the center-seamed bowling shoe, and have created another model called the “Winker,” which could easily become a louche classic: it’s a traditional tweed English house shoe (also known as an opera pump) woven through with reflective thread.These days, when money seems to be mentioned in every conversation, the idea of value has gained rightful prominence.

Though these bespoke shoes are certainly expensive, the work that has gone into them — and the certainty that they will last for years to come — makes them a great buy.

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If you ask men which part of their body they most want to improve top of list is usually the abs, chest or arms. We all want to fill out that new tee with a sculptured body a Greek god would be proud of but, in reality, improving any part of your body takes focus, dedication and a thorough routine.

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Firstly, and maybe an obvious point, your work the biceps from lifting a weight from below and up to your shoulder. A lesser known role, is their part in twisting the wrist away from the body. You should exercise using both actions if you can.

Secondly, when choosing a routine of a couple of exercises stick at it for 4-6 weeks before choosing a new one. This will avoid a plateau in your strength gains.

Standing curls are the most common bicep exercises. Simply lifting a dumbbell or barbell up to your shoulders while keeping your elbows tucked in will work your bicep nicely. Remember to lift slowly and efficiently and keep this momentum consistent, even when lowering your arm. Do not simply drop the weights at the end. If lifting dumbbells, you can also twist the weight away from your body to work all areas of the bicep.

If sitting, you can focus on each bicep in turn by dropping your elbow to knee level and brace it there. Curl the dumbbell up to your shoulder from just above the floor. As you’re isolating the muscles, you’ll need lighter weights for this exercise. book eli the movie

A gym favourite is the inclined dumbbell curl. As you sit back and let your arms straighten by your sides, you are essentially stretching the bicep. This isolates the muscle as you curl upward. Again, a lighter weight will be needed for this one. Do not just swing your arms up with a larger weight, you’ll be surprised at how much smaller weights can make you burn once inclined.

These are just a few of the bicep-specific exercises out there. An important thing to remember is that the biceps are small muscles so don’t overdo it in the gym. Also remember, they are used in all manner of other exercises including bench press and any rowing movement for you back. So keep the weights light to begin with and keep your form efficient and focused. Each week add a kg if you can and steadily increase over time.

Rest is vital. Only work the biceps a couple of times a week, maximum. If you push too hard all your hard work will be wasted.

And if you're looking for ultimate results… here's a master at work: 

Good luck in your quest for perfect better biceps!

Oliver Bewers 

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For formal occasions, it provides a necessarily sober punctuation. For social purposes, it can offer a more refined touch to more outlandish and casual outfits. Plus, a tie with a striking stripe not only adds a little flair but is "unclashable". It goes with black, light & dark grey and, best of all perhaps, a pinstripe.

All in all, a navy stripe tie should be one of your desert island sartorial selections.And one of the slickest and most agile navy stripes around is this gorgeous sateen silk tie from Armani. It's handmade, with exquisite jacquard lining and the perfect compliment to any number of stylish clothing combinations.

Truly, it's the best way to finish off pretty much any look you can think of.

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Tee shirts give you the opportunity to wear your heart on your chest (which is where it is anyway, I suppose), so don't waste the opportunity to make the most of this sartorial billboard. It's a pretty sly way of letting everyone know you’re hip to the game. And the general rule is: the more obscure, the better.  But it has to be recognizable enough for everyone else to get it. So, here's how to tread the line:

5. BLUE OYSTER CULT

This "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" tee pays tribute to the undeniably classic single from the geekiest of hairy  occult rockers, BOC. Recently the influential New Yorkers have had their profile raised further by SNL's brilliant "more cowbell" skits. Check them out here. This is a natty little tee with that unmissible heavy metal colour scheme.

4. KRANG

The most inexplicable villain in the entire realm of kid's cartoons (a talking brain inside the stomach of a  robot), Krang's unexplained and forever unresolved anger issues made him the perfect foil for the clownish Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Perfectly gaudy for  Frisbee jaunts to the park this summer. You'll be hard to miss.

3. FLUX CAPACITOR

It's all about the detail. Isolating a powerful nugget of pop culture energy and letting loose in as subtle and unassuming way as possible. Here, a simple  text declaration of two of the 1980's most revelatory words really does the trick: "Flux Capacitor". Of  course, the Flux Capacitor is the machine Doc Brown dreamed up when he banged his head on a sink whilst changing a lightbulb. Doc Brown? You know, from Back to the Future.  That should spark the necessary wave of nostalgia.

2. OCP

That's "Omni Consumer Products", to you. The dystopian megacorporation from RoboCop has a cult following all  its own. They're the perfect distorted mirror image of today's Oppressive Capitalist Pigs (alternative name for OCP). Here's the company's mandate, a  fittingly sinister and frightfully familiar set of ambitions: "Take a close look at the track record of this company, and you'll see that we've gambled in markets traditionally regarded as non-profit: hospitals, prisons, oprhanages. I say good business is where you find it." Check out the all knowing OCP tees right here.

1. CLAY DAVIS

Fans of The Wire are fans of Clay Davis, the sweating, stammering, shameless icon of corruption. Famous for his deliciously delivered catchphrase  ("Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit!") and his ability to negotiate himself free from the jaws of defeat, here's your  chance to spread the word. And it's sure to raise a smile. Slip this on and say "yes" to greasing the wheels.

If you've come across any other geeky tees, let us know.

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As London braces itself for its coldest winter in many years, the timing couldn’t be better to slip on a cosy classic…

First, a word about terminology. Flannel shirts aren’t actually made from flannel, which is officially a fabric woven from wool, with a fluffed up, nappy quality to it that makes it especially soft. Think grey flannel trousers. Flannel shirts are made from soft brushed cotton, not wool (and not cotton twill, not broadcloth, not poplin); they’re at their best in a simple check, plaid or a classic tartan. As for shirtcare, the only must-do is wash liberally because your shirt will soften and become that bit more covetable each time.

A bit like Linus’s blanket, flannel shirts are the stuff of devotion, and there’s nothing quite as satisfying or reassuring as putting on a flannel shirt you’ve owned for years. I still wear one from school (well, not so much wear, since it’s tiny, as keep it hanging in my wardrobe). So that Gentrystyle readers don’t miss out on this must-have, here’s our pick of some of the best flannel shirts on offer.

One of the longstanding authentic manufacturers of American outdoorsy wear, Woolrich Woolen Mills has recently revamped and renewed itself under the eye of Japanese designer, Daiki Suzuki. The result? ‘Garments with a purpose’ and a stylish twist. The Cruiser shirt is one among several here that will serve you well. For a similarly modern take on an old classic, LA-based clothing company Ever updates the flannel shirt nicely, with epaulets on the shoulders, in a black/grey or red/dark red plaid.

There is a sporty crossover between the Western shirt and the flannel. For the rockabilly cowboy in you, check out Rockmount Ranchwear, based in the mile-high city, Denver, Colorado. This is the real buckaroo, as worn by the Brokeback boys, among many others. The turquoise check with diamond snap buttons is an eye-catcher, but don’t shy away from the patterns, either. For another traditional shirt, east coast rather than west, seek out LL Bean, the original outdoor store from Maine. They vary the tartans offered from year to year, but the black watch pattern is available now so snap it up.

Although ‘luxury’ isn’t a word often used to describe flannel shirts, it’s the only possible word to describe Ralph Lauren's Purple Label Herringbone shirt, made from Italian cotton flannel. For a more modest option by the lesser Polo, see the pretty perfect Slim Custom-Fit Yukon flannel, in black and burgundy check. Also upmarket, try Emmett London’s double-cuffed brushed cotton herringbone shirt in a fetching, sturdy blue. The same eye for detail and fresh tailoring that make their dress shirts so brilliant are brought to bear on the more humble flannel.

Another worthy contender — and one of our favourites — is this catchy blue plaid number from Shirt by Shirt.

Looser, lighter than the rest, it's unbelievably durable and elegantly stylish… well worth the price. They call it the "Nirvana", for reasons that should be apparent…  

And by way of a further homage to Kurt Cobain, style-leader and flannel shirt-wearer, here’s Patti Smith singing ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’.

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