Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month! We’ve gathered the latest trends, insights, and tips to elevate your lifestyle.
This edition highlights ten must-know topics, featuring the newest fashion items to refresh your wardrobe, exciting technological advancements, and fresh entertainment choices. Whether you’re ready to revamp your style, enhance your grooming regimen, or discover the latest releases, we’re here to guide you.
Join us as we navigate how to make November your most stylish, successful, and fulfilling month yet.
Wes Anderson: The Archives
Step into the intricately designed universe of Wes Anderson this month as the Design Museum launches its inaugural retrospective on this iconic filmmaker.
Wes Anderson: The Archives presents an unparalleled glimpse into his creative world, showcasing over three decades of his personal collection. With more than 600 artifacts—including original storyboards, sketches, as well as recognizable props, costumes, and miniature sets—the exhibition captures the evolution of his unique cinematic style.
Prepare for soft color schemes, precise symmetry, and waves of nostalgia as you delve into the mind of a modern master.
Exhibition runs from 21 November 2025 to 26 July 2026
Nestled in the picturesque town of Ilkley, Community Cutlery embodies a celebration of craftsmanship and quality. With an array of Santoku, Bunka, and Nakiri knives along with exquisitely enamelled colanders, the shop promotes a straightforward philosophy: invest in quality, and maintain it well.
Founded by Gareth Heaton, the author of Do/Maintain: How to sharpen knives, scissors and garden tools, this shop champions enduring tools. In addition to its curated selection of artisanal knives, ceramics, and kitchenware, it also provides sharpening services and practical maintenance classes to ensure your tools remain in top condition.
A perfect stop for anyone looking for thoughtful, quality gifts this season or simply the joy that comes from owning something well-crafted.
Shop online at Community Cutlery
Vietnam: The Cookbook
Phaidon’s celebrated international cookbook series now explores Vietnam, highlighting one of the most vibrant and sophisticated cuisines worldwide.
Compiled by chef Anaïs Ca Dao van Manen, this thorough volume features over 400 authentic recipes that traverse Vietnam’s rich culinary diversity—ranging from street food to fresh salads, aromatic stir-fries, hotpots, and noodle soups.
Each recipe has been meticulously tested and beautifully photographed, offering an extraordinary insight into the breadth of Vietnamese cooking. Whether you’re perfecting classic summer rolls, grilled pork with vermicelli, or uncovering hidden treasures like mung bean dumplings, this book is sure to inspire and educate.
Sisu: Road to Revenge
If you’re looking for a thrilling escape this autumn, Sisu: Road to Revenge is a must-see. As a sequel to the Finnish cult classic, it follows a seasoned commando who shifts from battling Nazis to taking on Soviet foes, embarking on a daring crusade to avenge his family.
Prepare for explosive action, a dose of dark Finnish humor, and several nods to films like Mad Max: Fury Road and John Wick. It’s unabashedly extravagant—exactly what makes cinema thrilling when it embraces the outrageous.
In cinemas starting 21 November
Movember
The annual celebration of mustaches with a meaningful purpose is here again. Movember is not just about growing impressive facial hair; it’s about sparking conversations and funding vital changes.
Since 2023, the initiative has supported over 1,250 men’s health projects worldwide, concentrating on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. With more than five million mustaches grown for awareness since its inception, its impact is undeniable.
This year, you can participate in various ways—whether by fundraising personally or snagging a piece from the Drake’s x Mr Porter collaboration (with proceeds from 20 October to 20 November going to Movember). So grow your mustache with pride and help make men’s health a priority.
Arket x Barbour
This season, two leaders in functional style—one British, the other Scandinavian—collaborate in a partnership that is both natural and innovative.
Arket x Barbour blends South Shields’ heritage outerwear expertise with Stockholm’s minimalist approach, offering an AW25 collection that embraces the beauty of gloomy weather. Expect a range of waxed, quilted, and denim jackets redesigned through a Nordic lens, complemented by tactile scarves, sturdy boots, and fall-friendly corduroy.
This collection proves that practicality and fashion can coexist seamlessly for those unwilling to compromise their style in inclement weather.
John Smedley x Bill Nighy
Few individuals embody the essence of refined British style like Bill Nighy—with his impeccable tailoring, luxurious knits, and that effortlessly suave demeanor. Now, his signature style is being celebrated in a capsule collection with knitwear maestro John Smedley.
This collaboration distills Nighy’s understated elegance into timeless pieces, including a precisely tailored round-neck cardigan, a knitted V-neck waistcoat, and sumptuous silk-cashmere longjohns that redefine lounging.
It’s a collection that feels both familiar and aspirational—just like Nighy himself.
Leica M EV1
Leica’s legendary M series has ventured into the future with the Leica M EV1. This model maintains the admired craftsmanship of its predecessors while incorporating modern technology.
It is the first M model equipped with an integrated electronic viewfinder, delivering real-time shooting information and precision feedback, allowing photographers to remain fully engaged in their craft. With features such as focus peaking, zoom assist, and a 60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, it stands among the most advanced cameras in the market.
The outcome? That timeless Leica depth and character, now enhanced with cutting-edge capabilities.
Osprey Daylite LTD Hip Bag
If you’ve been considering a crossbody bag, Osprey’s Daylite LTD Hip Bag could be just what you need.
Compact yet extremely functional, it’s made from a robust, water-resistant ripstop fabric that withstands rain and wear effortlessly. Inside, multiple zippered compartments keep your essentials organized and shielded from the elements.
Designed for comfort, whether worn on the hip or across the body, it’s a hands-free solution that provides all the practicality of a backpack—without the bulk.
Koloa Kauai White Rum
This month’s featured spirit offers a taste of tropical paradise straight from Hawaii. Kōloa Kaua‘i White Rum is a small-batch brew, distilled and bottled exclusively on the island, created from pure sugarcane and blended with pristine water sourced from Mount Wai‘ale‘ale.
The result is a smooth, rich flavor profile with notes of cotton candy, dry sugar, and a hint of marzipan that lingers on the palate.
For a real taste of heaven, try it in a classic Kōloa Tai: mix 45ml of the rum with 22ml of fresh lime juice, 15ml of orange curaçao, and 15ml of orgeat syrup, then shake and strain over crushed ice.
