My guest this week is Peter Williams, the Founder & Chairman of Aubin & Wills. It was fascinating to move my focus onto men’s fashion and retail and to talk to a true trailblazer. Peter founded Jack Wills in 1999 and then (the first incarnation of) Aubin & Wills 9 years later. Aubin & Wills was a ‘big brother/sister’ brand to Jack Wills, with a more grown-up’ aesthetic. The clothes looked great, they were high quality and were made to last.

After selling the Jack Wills brand a few years ago, Peter is now back, with Aubin 2.0. The focus is solely on men and the clothes are every bit as good (if not better) than they were before. The brand is all about celebrating British style and design. We discuss the comeback, men’s style, ‘slow fashion’, how the landscape has changed and of course we talk about Peter’s bathroom essentials. 

During our chat Peter mentioned the following products:

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Moisturiser 

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens/category/moisturisers-for-men/facial-fuel-energizing-moisture-treatment-for-men/555.html

Kiehls - Age Defender Eye Cream

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/eyes/age-defender-eye-repair/KHL415.html

La Roche Posay - Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid SPF50

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/sun-protection-creams/la-roche-posay-anthelios-ultra-light-invisible-fluid-spf50/p/817522

Jack Wills Fragrance - (currently unavailable)

You can find Aubin & Wills on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/aubinandwills/

You can shop the range here:

https://aubinandwills.com/

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My guest this week is Daniel Marks, the co-founder of ‘Father & Son Day’ - a charity set up to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Daniel had testicular cancer as a younger man, was treated at The Royal Marsden and thankfully he recovered. His father also had cancer and survived. ‘Father & Son Day’ is about raising awareness of male cancers and celebrating the relationships between fathers (and father figures) and sons.

To donate to ‘Father & Son Day’ you can text MARSDEN to 70800 to donate £5 or visit https://www.royalmarsden.org/donate 

During our chat Daniel mentioned the following products:

This Works - Vit. C Power Mask

https://www.thisworks.com/products/morning-expert-vitamin-c-power-mask

Aesop - Shower Gel

https://www.johnlewis.com/brand/aesop/shower-gel/_/N-1yzf0cvZno6c

Phillip Kingsley - Itchy Scalp Shampoo

https://www.philipkingsley.co.uk/philip-kingsley-flaky-itchy-scalp-shampoo.html

Barti Vyas - Face Oil

https://www.bharti-vyas.com/product/harmonising-face-oil/

Acqua di Parma - Beard Oil

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-barbiere-beard-serum-30ml/p4047477

Dr Haushka - Bronze Concentrate

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/Dr-Hauschka-Translucent-Bronzing-Tint-18ml

Glossier - Cover Up

https://uk.glossier.com/products/perfecting-skin-tint

Bare Minerals - Bronzing Powder Warmth 

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/bareMinerals-Warmth-All-Over-Face-Colour-2g

Chanel - Sycamore

https://www.johnlewis.com/chanel-sycomore-les-exclusifs-de-chanel-eau-de-parfum/p3943220

Goutal - Eau D’Hadrien

https://www.johnlewis.com/goutal-eau-dhadrien-eau-de-parfum/p109391430

Acqua di Parma - Colonia C.L.U.B.

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-colonia-c-l-u-b-eau-de-cologne/p6066464?size=50ml

111Skin - Face Mask

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/celestial-black-diamond-eye-mask-8-x-6ml-000730250.html#pos=5

You can find Daniel on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/danielbmarks/

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My guest this week is Ashley Ogawa Clarke, who is a fashion, skincare and lifestyle journalist based in Tokyo. Ashley is a former Deputy Editor at Mr Porter and writes for titles such as Vogue, GQ, Wall Street Journal and Condé Nast Traveller. I’ve always really enjoyed reading Ashley’s work and I knew he would have some great skincare & grooming choices. He did not disappoint! 

Huge thanks to Ashley for making time to chat to me on Man In The Mirror. I think this conversation was one of the most interesting and thought provoking yet on the subject of what constitutes masculinity - and it was so insightful to hear what masculinity means to him.  During our chat Ashley mentioned the following products:

111Skin- The Celestial Black Diamond Serum 

https://111skin.com/collections/best-sellers-collection/products/celestial-black-diamond-serum

Tatcha - Cleanse Oil 

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/product/camellia-cleansing-oil-face-wash/TCCC01210T.html

Rice Polish Exfoliator

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/product/rice-wash-japanese-soft-cream-cleanser/TCCC03011T.html

Grown Alchemist - SPF 30

https://www.escentual.com/grown-alchemist/grownalchemist063/

Susanna Kaufmann- Night Cream

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/moisturisers/night-moisturiser/nourishing-night-cream-MUK200035253.html

Rejuvenating Power Serum

https://www.susannekaufmann.com/products/rejuvenating-power-serum

Timothy Han - The Decay of the Angel 

https://www.timothyhanedition.com/collections/the-decay-of-the-angel/products/the-decay-of-the-angel-eau-de-parfum

Maison Francis Kirkdjian - Petit Matin

https://www.johnlewis.com/maison-francis-kurkdjian-petit-matin-eau-de-parfum-70ml/p3011615

Lululun - sheet masks

https://www.barefection.com/collections/lululun-sheet-masks-collection-at-barefection

Lab Series - BB Tinted Moisturiser SPF 35

https://www.labseries.co.uk/product/1530/91478/moisturise/bb-tinted-moisturiser-spf-35-pa/instant-fix

You can find Ashley on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyogawaclarke/

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My guest this week is Dan Williams, who is the MD of public relations company Profile PR. Dan works on accounts across fragrance, home, watches, jewellery and lifestyle. I’ve known Dan for a few years and thought it would be interesting and illuminating to discuss what the role of PR entails now. Traditionally PRs were the gate-keepers between brands and the media. That’s still the case, but now they also deal with influencer marketing, content creation and many other new areas. My thanks to Dan for such an interesting and thought-provoking chat - and thanks for hosting me at Profile HQ!

Dan is lucky enough to work with lots of brands such as Jusbox, D.S. & Durga and Ellis Brooklyn, so I knew he’d have a great selection of key products. He didn’t disappoint! During our chat he mentioned the following:

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Energising Scrub

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens/collections/facial-fuel/facial-fuel-energizing-scrub/615.html

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Energising Moisture Treatment/SPF19

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens/category/moisturisers-for-men/facial-fuel-daily-energizing-moisture-treatment-for-men-spf-19/WW0044KIE.html

The Ordinary - Hyaluronic Acid

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/hyaluronic-acid-2-b5-serum-100425.html

The Ordinary - Glycolic Acid

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution-exfoliator-100418.html

VO5 - Texture Gum 

https://www.superdrug.com/hair/hair-styling/hair-gum-glue/vo5-texturising-gum-75ml/p/306975

Jusbox - Micro Love

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/jusbox-micro-love-eau-de-parfum-78ml_496-3004815-67115101/

D S & Durga - St Vetyver

https://e-scents.co.uk/collections/d-s-durga/products/st-vetyver?variant=39295758729318

D S & Durga - Pistachio

https://e-scents.co.uk/products/pistachio?variant=40014319681638

You can find Profile on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/profilepr/

Website:

https://www.profilepublicrelations.com/

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Raphael Babalola is one of the co-founders of TMPL Skincare, along with Adam Hutchinson. I became aware of the duo and the brand when I saw them pitching on ‘Dragons’ Den’ earlier this year on BBC1 here in the UK. They gave such a brilliant pitch and (spoiler alert!) deservedly got investment from entrepreneur Steven Bartlett. TMPL, as the brand describes it, is ‘self care for the mandem’. 

The duo couldn’t find skincare products for men of colour and didn’t see themselves represented, so decided to do something about it. I’m really grateful to Raphael for spending some time chatting with me - and I found him to be hugely inspiring. I’m really looking forward to watching on as Adam & Raphael go on to do great things - and I’m sure we’ll see TMPL get bigger and bigger.

**If you want to give the range a try TMPL have very kindly offered a 15% discount for Man in the Mirror listeners. Just enter 'MANINTHEMIRROR' in the discount code box at checkout to get your discount. **

Raphael mentioned the following key bathroom essential items during our chat:

TMPL - Cleanser, toner and moisturiser

https://www.tmpl.care/products/everyday-maintenance-set

La Roche Posay - Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50

https://www.escentual.com/larocheposay187/

Rose Water

Tea Tree Oil

Jojoba Oil

Coconut Oil

Aloe vera 

(All for hair and beard) 

Mancera - Instant Crush

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/mancera-instant-crush-eau-de-parfum_1119-3006532-57055/

Givenchy - Gentleman

https://www.escentual.com/givenchy/men-fragrances/givenchy-gentleman/givenchygentleman003/

You can find TMPL on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/tmpl_care/

Website:

https://www.tmpl.care/

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James Dashwood Chase is the ‘skincare farmer’ and founder of men’s natural skincare brand, ‘Baz & Co’. The ‘Baz’ is short for the hero ingredient basil, which is grown indoors in vertical farms and uses 95% less water than traditional farms. It can also be grown year round without chemicals and pesticides. The 3 step body wash, cleanser/exfoliator and moisturiser are the debut launches from ‘Baz & Co’ and, as James explains in the podcast, there will be new products very soon.

The company's innovative methods are clearly making the industry sit up and take notice. Baz & Co were recently awarded a place on this year’s coveted ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ programme by British luxury trade organisation, Walpole. It’s a brand very much at the forefront of where beauty and skincare are heading - natural ingredients grown sustainably - and one that makes us think about what we’re putting on our faces, in the same way that we think about what we eat. As Baz & Co put it so succinctly, ‘From farm to face!’

James also mentioned the following key bathroom essential items during our chat:

Billy Tannery 

https://www.billytannery.co.uk/

Baz & Co - Body Wash, Cleanser and Moisturiser 

https://bazandcoskincare.com/collections/all

Aesop - Natural Herbal Deodorant

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/body-hand/personal-care/herbal-deodorant/

Malin & Goetz - Mineral SPF

https://www.malinandgoetz.co.uk/spf-30-sunscreen-high-protection

Le Labo - Santal 33 EDP

https://www.lelabofragrances.com/santal-33-147.html

Rook - Undergrowth EDP

https://rookperfumes.co.uk/products/undergrowth

You can find Baz & Co on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/bazandcoskincare/

Website:

https://bazandcoskincare.com/

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John Molloy is the co-founder of French luxury fragrance house Memo Paris, along with his wife Clara, who is Creative Director. 

He mentioned the following key bathroom essential items during our chat:

Jack Black - Beard Oil

https://www.getjackblack.uk/three-for-the-beard-gift-set.aspx

Sisley - Skincare

https://www.sisley-paris.com/en-GB/skincare/

Sisley - Haircare

https://www.sisley-paris.com/en-GB/hairrituelbysisley-home.html

La Roche Posay - Cicaplast Cream 

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/repair-your-skin-s-moisture-barrier-with-cicaplast.html

Weleda - Arnica Shower Gel 

https://www.weleda.co.uk/sport-arnica-energising-shower-gel-200ml-104057?returnurl=%2fshop%2fbody-care-cosmetics%2farnica%2f

Weleda - Arnica Massage Oil

https://www.weleda.co.uk/arnica-massage-oil-100ml-106111?returnurl=%2fshop%2fbody-care-cosmetics%2farnica%2f

Memo Paris - Body Wash

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/memo-paris/beauty/body-cleanser-and-soap/gentle-body-wash-french-leather-250ml/18706561955510161

Therabody - Thera-gun

https://www.therabody.com/uk/en-gb/therabody-recovery-devices/?prefn1=productTypeMasterPLP&prefv1=theragun

Leonor Greyl - Shampoo

https://www.leonorgreyl.com/en/categorie-produit/specific-shampoos-and-baths/

Christophe Robin - Sea Salt Shampoo Scrub

https://www.christopherobin.co.uk/cleansing-purifying-scrub-with-sea-salt-75ml/12642437.html

Hammann - Manicure Set

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/f-hammann-5-piece-manicure-set-black

Memo Paris - French Leather EDP

https://uk.memoparis.com/products/french-leather-eau-de-parfum

You can find Memo Paris on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/memo.paris/

Website:

https://uk.memoparis.com/

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This week I had the pleasure of chatting to singer, content creator, model and presenter, Josh Cuthbert. He found fame over a decade ago on the U.K ‘X Factor’ show with band 'Union J.' They went on to have chart success and toured the world, but being catapulted to stardom and dealing with the machinations and the fallout of the music industry definitely took its toll on Josh’s mental health and sense of self. We also discussed his move into modelling and the content creation work he does in fashion, travel and lifestyle, often alongside his wife Chloe Lloyd. 

Josh was so open, honest and eloquent in our chat and it was a fascinating conversation. I know his words and some of his struggles will resonate with others and I’m really grateful to him for speaking so candidly. 

(*If you need any help with anything Josh raised on the podcast you can call the Samaritans confidentially in the UK on 116 123 or visit a local Samaritans branch. More info at www.samaritans.org ) 

You can find Josh on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/joshcuthbert/

Josh also mentioned the following key items during our chat:

LAB SERIES - Daily Rescue Face Lotion

https://www.labseries.co.uk/product/1530/91267/moisturise/energising-face-lotion/daily-rescue?size=50ml

Demalogica - Daily Microfoliant

https://www.dermalogica.co.uk/collections/exfoliants/products/daily-microfoliant-exfoliator

Kiehls - Ultra Facial Cream

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/moisturisers/ultra-facial-cream/622.html

Elizabeth Arden - Eye Serum Capsules 

https://www.elizabetharden.co.uk/advanced-ceramide-capsules-daily-youth-restoring-eye-serum-1001A0107303.html?cgid=serums-capsules#start=8&cgid=serums-capsules

Mont Blanc - Explorer (EDT)

https://www.montblanc.com/en-gb/collection/fragrances/explorer

Creed - Silver Mountain Water

https://www.creedfragrances.co.uk/mens-fragrances/silver-mountain-water#selection.size=50ml

Caroline Herrera - Bad Boy

https://www.carolinaherrera.com/uk/en/p-fragrance/bad-boy?sku=000000000065133810

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This week it's another face to face episode, recorded in London’s Marylebone with co-founder and CEO of UK barber chain Ruffians, Andrew Cannon.

Andrew identified a gap in the market 11 years ago and wanted to create a traditional barber shop but make it all about consistency, premium quality and above all, great customer service. Ruffians started in Edinburgh and there are now 5 award-winning stores in the UK (in Marylebone, Shoreditch, Soho, Covent Garden and Edinburgh.) There is also a line of hair, beard and fragrance products that are sold in-salon and now also in places like the prestigious department store Liberty’s.

He mentioned the following products during our chat:

Simple Shower Gel

https://www.simple.co.uk/products/shower-bath-and-hand-wash/kind-to-skin-refreshing-shower-gel.html

Ruffians Shampoo

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/best-sellers/products/ruffians-original-shampoo-250ml

Ruffians Conditioner

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/hair-care/products/ruffians-original-conditioner-250ml

Horace Moisturiser

https://horace.co/en/mattifying-face-moisturiser

Ruffians Hair Cream

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/hair-styling/products/hair-cream

Ruffians - Soho Eau de Parfum

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/fragrances/products/soho-eau-de-parfum

Mont Blanc - Explorer 

https://www.montblanc.com/en-gb/eau-de-parfum_cod19971654707299811.html

You can find Ruffians on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/ruffians/

Ruffians website:

https://ruffians.co.uk/

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Welcome back to ‘Man in the Mirror’. This week I went into Central London to meet Dimitri Weber, the charming Founder and Creative Director of Australian fragrance brand ‘Goldfield & Banks’.

Dimitri had a long, illustrious career in fragrance in Europe (he’s French/Belgian) but decided to go to Australia and create the first fine fragrance brand there, using the incredible native botanicals and rich natural resources. 

It’s been a huge success, with hit perfumes such as ‘Pacific Rock Moss’ and ‘Bohemian Lime’ - and a new addition at the start of 2023 - ‘Island Lush.’ I loved chatting to Dimitri, he was so warm and engaging and it was a huge privilege to find out more about him and his brand. 

He mentioned the following products during our chat:

Clarins - Gentle Cleanser

https://www.clarins.co.uk/one-step-gentle-exfoliating-cleanser/80095135.html

Nuxe - Moisturising Cream

https://uk.nuxe.com/moisturising-cream-dry-skin-48h-creme-fraiche-de-beaute-50ml/13701041.html

Clarins - Comfort Face Mask

https://www.clarins.co.uk/sos-comfort-face-mask/CS00745218.html

Trilogy - Rosapene Night Cream

https://trilogyproducts.co.uk/collections/trilogy-skincare/products/rosapene-night-cream

Marvis - Whitening Toothpaste

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/marvis-toothpaste-whitening-mint/13347736.html

Serge Lutens - Ambre Sultan

https://sergelutens.co.uk/collections/all-best-sellers/products/ambre-sultan-eau-de-parfum-spray

Serge Lutens - Fleurs d’Oranger

https://sergelutens.co.uk/collections/floraux/products/fleurs-d-oranger-eau-de-parfum-spray

Serge Lutens - Feminite Du Bois

https://sergelutens.co.uk/collections/boises-chypres/products/feminite-du-bois-limited-edition-50ml-eau-de-parfum-spray

Clarins - Eau Dynamisante

https://www.clarins.co.uk/eau-dynamisante-treatment-fragrance/00648100.html

You can find Goldfield & Banks on Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/goldfield_and_banks_australia/

Goldfield & Banks website:

https://www.goldfieldandbanks.com

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