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Three years ago we wrote about a phenomenon known as "peak beard."  Many indications pointed towards the resurgence in beards as yet one more fashion trend that was due to peak.  Instead, years later, beards continue to be popular worldwide as a mode for men to groom and present themselves.  It seems that the 2010s will be seen as a decade in which men's facial hair was very much embraced.  In this article, we'll explore why beards have historically been

You may not have realized it, but open office workspaces comprise 70% of all formal workplaces in the United States.  While the open office setup was first pioneered in Germany

In a world that is growing ever more informal, the three piece suit perhaps can draw too much attention.  But as with anything we wear as men, the way you

Recently after a pitch from a sleep-pod studio company on Shark Tank, Robert Herjavec turned to his fellow sharks and called himself old-fashioned, as he didn't approve of sleeping at

You've heard it in the news, at the water cooler, and even from us here at The Gents Blog.  Earlier this year we talked to you about the difference between

The celebrations of Christmas are still in our memories, and the promise of a new year is just around the corner, and the discussion of new year's resolutions may be

It's a time of year when many of us are thinking about gifts and those close to us, and what we probably know subconsciously, but have never articulated fully, is

As the end of the year beckons, it's helpful to take stock of what went well in the past year and what needs to be improved in the coming year. 

The United States is known worldwide for its observation of Thanksgiving, and many in other countries, though it is not of their tradition, really appreciate the sentiment of taking the

It is the time of year in which Thanksgiving is just around the corner in the United States.  The time of year when friends and family get together to eat

Many of you may already know and love Chicago as a uniquely American city.  Here at The Gents Place, we're particularly excited as we know that Chicago is going to