Welcome to the latest edition of Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month, where we’ve handpicked the finest trends, insights, and advice to elevate your lifestyle.
This month, we’ve selected 10 must-know topics, showcasing everything from the hottest fashion releases to the latest in technology and entertainment. Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe, enhance your grooming routine, or stay abreast of new releases, our guide is designed to inspire.
Join us as we discover how to make November the month of style, success, and satisfaction.
Wes Anderson: The Archives
This month, the Design Museum invites you inside the intricately designed universe of Wes Anderson with the first-ever retrospective dedicated to the acclaimed filmmaker.
Wes Anderson: The Archives showcases an extraordinary collection spanning over three decades, featuring more than 600 items, including original storyboards, sketches, iconic props, costumes, and miniature sets. This exhibition captures the evolution of his unique cinematic vision.
Prepare to immerse yourself in pastel hues, meticulous symmetry, and a wave of nostalgia as you uncover the workings of a contemporary master.
Exhibition Dates: 21 November 2025 – 26 July 2026
Nestled in Ilkley, Yorkshire, Community Cutlery is a tribute to exceptional craftsmanship. Here, you’ll find a range of knives including Santoku, Bunka, and Nakiri, alongside elegantly designed enamelled colanders, all anchored in the philosophy of quality and maintenance.
Founded by Gareth Heaton, author of Do/Maintain: How to sharpen knives, scissors and garden tools, this shop proudly promotes tools built to last. In addition to a handpicked selection of artisan knives and kitchenware, it offers sharpening services and practical maintenance classes to ensure your tools remain in top shape.
It’s an ideal destination for anyone searching for meaningful gifts this season or simply the joy derived from well-crafted items.
Shop online at Community Cutlery
Vietnam: The Cookbook
Phaidon’s highly regarded international cookbook series now turns to Vietnam, showcasing one of the world’s most diverse and delicious cuisines.
Curated by Vietnamese chef Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen, this extensive book features over 400 authentic home-cooking recipes that highlight the nation’s rich culinary traditions—from street food delights and fresh salads to fragrant stir-fries, hotpots, and noodle soups.
Each recipe is meticulously tested and beautifully illustrated, providing a unique insight into the many facets of Vietnamese cooking. Whether you want to master classic summer rolls, grilled pork with vermicelli, or discover lesser-known delicacies such as mung bean dumplings, this book aims to inspire and educate.
Sisu: Road to Revenge
If you’re looking for an adrenaline-pumping escape for autumn, Sisu: Road to Revenge is the film for you. This sequel to the Finnish cult favorite Sisu follows our seasoned commando as he shifts his focus from Nazi adversaries to Soviet foes, embarking on a ruthless mission to avenge his family.
A brace of explosive action sequences, dry Finnish humor, and several nods to films like Mad Max: Fury Road and John Wick make this an over-the-top spectacle in the best possible way—a reminder that cinema is at its finest when it’s wildly entertaining.
Theatrical Release Date: 21 November
Movember
The annual celebration of facial hair for a cause is upon us once again. Movember is about more than just growing an impressive moustache; it’s about igniting conversations and driving change.
Since its inception in 2023, the movement has supported more than 1,250 men’s health initiatives worldwide, focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. With over five million moustaches grown to raise awareness, the impact is significant.
This year, there are many ways to engage—whether you choose to fundraise or support the Drake’s x Mr. Porter collaboration, with proceeds going to Movember from 20 October to 20 November. So let your razor rest, grow with pride, and help elevate the conversation around men’s health.
Arket x Barbour
This season, two icons of practical style—one British, one Scandinavian—come together for a collaboration that is both inevitable and refreshing.
The Arket x Barbour collection blends South Shields’ rich outerwear traditions with Stockholm’s minimalist aesthetic, creating an AW25 capsule that celebrates the beauty of inclement weather. Expect to find waxed, quilted, and denim jackets reimagined through a Nordic lens, complemented by textured scarves, robust boots, and fall-ready corduroy.
Designed for those who refuse to let rain interfere with their style, this collection proves that practicality and fashion can coexist harmoniously.
Shop the collection at Barbour
John Smedley x Bill Nighy
Few individuals embody the essence of understated British style like Bill Nighy, known for his sharp tailoring and effortless charm. Now, his unique aesthetic is captured in a capsule collection with knitwear pioneer John Smedley.
This collaboration distills Nighy’s sophisticated style into timeless pieces, including a perfectly tailored round-neck cardigan, a knitted V-neck waistcoat, and luxurious silk-cashmere longjohns that redefine loungewear.
This collection feels both familiar and aspirational, much like the man himself.
Explore the collection at John Smedley
Leica M EV1
Leica’s legendary M series takes a significant step forward with the new M EV1. Retaining the classic craftsmanship cherished by fans, this model introduces modern technology that enhances the shooting experience.
As the first M model to incorporate an integrated electronic viewfinder, it delivers real-time shooting data and precise feedback, allowing photographers to stay fully engaged. Expect features like focus peaking, zoom assist, dioptre adjustment, and at its core, a 60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology—one of the most advanced sensors available.
The outcome? The signature Leica depth and presence now paired with sharper, smarter features.
Osprey Daylite LTD Hip Bag
If you’ve been considering a crossbody bag, the Osprey Daylite LTD Hip Bag might just clinch the deal.
Compact yet remarkably practical, this bag boasts a durable, carbonate-coated ripstop exterior that withstands rain and wear effortlessly. Inside, an ingenious arrangement of zippered compartments ensures your essentials are organized and protected.
Designed for comfort whether worn on the hip or across the body, it offers the practicality of a backpack without the bulk.
Koloa Kauai White Rum
This month’s featured spirit transports you to the tropical paradise of Hawaii’s Garden Isle. Kōloa Kaua‘i White Rum is an artisanal liquor crafted entirely on the island, distilled from pure sugar cane and blended with pristine water sourced from Mount Wai‘ale‘ale.
The result is a smooth, rich flavor profile, highlighted by notes of cotton candy, dry sugar, and a hint of marzipan that lingers delightfully.
Try it in a classic Kōloa Tai: shake 45ml of the rum with 22ml fresh lime juice, 15ml orange curaçao, and 15ml orgeat syrup, then strain over crushed ice for a taste of paradise.
