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THE GEEK GETS STYLED

Whether you’re visiting in-laws, relaxing with friends or tying
up loose business ends, this time of the year almost always
involves some form or fashion of travel. That’s why we
thought it useful to let you in on the three best-kept secrets
of the stylish explorer: travelling fast, arriving fresh, and
keeping it fashionable.

TRAVEL STYLE
by Mynhardt van Pletsen

Linen cotton
blazer jacket in
pewter. Trenery
Men’s Apparel.

TRAVELLING FAST
Let’s just be honest here for a moment, navigating airports and public
transport in general are our least favorite parts of getting around. You can,
however, travel reasonably pain free if you can manage to minimize the
hassle factor, know where you’re going, and fake a friendly face.

R2 300

So when you’re forking out the odd thousand rand for a luggage set
that’ll enable you to skip the whole baggage claim scenario, don’t see it
as merely buying bags, rather view it as a lifelong investment in mental
health and happiness.

ARRIVING FRESH
Nothing says #travelfail like getting off a red-eye flight and having the
concerned usher offer you the complimentary wheelchair. You want to
deboard fresh as the breeze over Bloubergstrand.
A word of caution though: we’re not advocating self-immersion in a
misted cloud of deo spray, that’ll instantly trigger your travel companions’
gag reflexes. No, a subtle spritz of Hugo Boss’ signature scent will do the
trick just nicely.

KEEPING IT FASHIONABLE
Going places has always been inherently linked with looking awesome. That’s
why we want to make sure that come wheels up, you’re not only adequately
prepared, you’re also immaculately dressed. First off, you want to pack
garments that are wrinkle resistant, comfortable, and can easily make the
transition between meeting up with friends, family and colleagues.
Our top tip would be to assemble a collection of interchangeable items,
consisting of your best informal pants, a v-neck t-shirt, and a formal blazer.
Get them all in natural colours, add a crisp white-button down to throw over
the T as you exit (just remember to tuck that sucker), and you’ll be able to
connect different looks faster than you can say ‘brace for impact’.

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Ovidio brogue
lace-up boots.
Marlboro
Outfitters.

R4 000

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