Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 Picks for the Month! In this curated selection, we highlight the latest trends, product launches, and innovative ideas designed to enhance your lifestyle and elevate your style.
This month, we’ve assembled a diverse range of ten must-haves, spanning from new fashion arrivals to cutting-edge technology and noteworthy entertainment. Whether you’re revamping your wardrobe, perfecting your grooming routine, or seeking the latest in culture, we have something for everyone.
Join us as we delve into the essentials that will make October your most stylish and fulfilling month yet.
Yoose Mini5
The Yoose Mini5 shines with its elegant simplicity. Compact and efficient, this alloy mini shaver is about the size of an AirPods case, making it ideal for travel or quick touch-ups before heading out.
Waterproof and boasting an impressive 90 minutes of battery life, it ensures a clean, efficient shave. Its minimalist design is stylish enough to grace your bathroom countertop.
If you prefer staying sharp without the bulk of a full grooming kit, this modern essential will quickly become a staple in your routine.
The Smashing Machine
Can you sense the excitement? The buzz is likely about awards season. A24’s biographical sports drama The Smashing Machine features Dwayne Johnson as former wrestler and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, directed by Benny Safdie, with Emily Blunt portraying Kerr’s wife.
Expect a heartfelt narrative reminiscent of The Wrestler, but with a modern-day perspective on fame, addiction, and redemption. The inclusion of heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk adds a captivating crossover between authentic combat sports and cinema.
With A24’s reputation for compelling storytelling, this film is definitely one to pencil into your calendar.
In cinemas on October 3rd
The North Face x Aimé Leon Dore
When Aimé Leon Dore collaborates, the results are always impressive, and this collaboration with The North Face is no exception. ALD’s sophisticated streetwear vibe complements TNF’s outdoor authenticity beautifully.
This limited-edition collection includes streamlined tees, puffers, fleeces, and hoodies in classic colors, exemplifying ALD’s signature New York elegance. It’s a harmonious blend of style and practicality, suitable for urban life yet ready for outdoor adventures.
With both brands attracting devoted fans, these items are sure to fly off the shelves, making resale value rise quickly after launch.
ASKET Permanent Collection
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- Asket The Car Coat
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- Asket The Wool Trousers
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- Asket The Oxford Shirt
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- Asket The Regular Jeans
Minimalist and sustainability-focused, ASKET celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a permanent collection featuring 50 essential pieces, including new relaxed wool trousers.
The brand remains committed to its core ethos: delivering timeless, well-crafted basics made from high-quality materials designed to endure while minimizing waste. Unlike trend-centric labels, Asket guarantees that if you find a T-shirt or sweater you love, it will be available when you seek a replacement.
This refreshing approach to fashion emphasizes longevity and transparency over fleeting hype.
One Pot – Amandine Bernardi
Phaidon consistently excels in producing cookbooks, and One Pot by Amandine Bernardi is no exception. Offering recipes that range from soba noodles to Catalan fish stew, it’s perfect for anyone who loves flavor but detests doing dishes.
This book promotes communal cooking—simple meals meant to be shared, stirred, and served from the same pot. It’s a delightful departure from intricate plating, reminding us that good food is as much about company as it is about ingredients. Plus, it’s a great excuse to finally purchase that Le Creuset you’ve been eyeing!
Hoxton Gin
Hoxton Gin first made waves with its coconut-infused variant, and now it broadens its offerings with grapefruit Dry Gin and floral Pink Gin, crafted with rosehip, hibiscus, elderflower, and gunpowder tea.
Each gin is produced in collaboration with Gabriel Boudier in Dijon using natural ingredients, ensuring they are unique yet accessible—perfect for simple highballs or cocktails with a creative twist.
If you’re looking to shake things up in your drink collection, Hoxton is an exciting name in British spirits.
Byproduct Leather Jacket
Byredo, renowned for its cult fragrances, is showcasing its design prowess through Byproduct, its experimental division. The highlight? The Rizon leather jacket, skillfully crafted from vegetable-tanned calfskin, lined with a hand-quilted cotton Kantha blanket—each piece uniquely made.
This investing piece promises to age beautifully, developing character over time.
Releases from Byproduct are intentionally limited, making this not just a wardrobe necessity, but a collector’s treasure that elegantly bridges high fashion and functional luxury.
David Beckham x BOSS FW25
David Beckham returns to lead the BOSS campaign for FW25, featuring a collection rich in seasonal style: bold red knitwear, tonal greys, fur-trimmed trucker jackets, and a classic camel driving coat.
While playing with elements of heritage, this collection also embraces modern tailoring. The style choice reflects Beckham’s own lasting impact—timeless yet aspirational, infused with charisma.
For BOSS, this collaboration helps to position the brand in relevance to a younger audience while also reminding longtime fans of its legacy.
Pulco
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- AirCon Playing Shirt – Set In Sleeve Black
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- Coaches Jacket Guava
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- Black Vent Gilet
Padel continues its upward trajectory, now bolstered by a luxury kit brand at Harrods. Pulco, based in London, crafts stylish yet functional apparel, including tees, polos, coach jackets, and versatile layers designed for all-weather play.
The designs blend performance with polished aesthetics, ensuring you look sharp while perfecting your backhand. With padel attracting everyone from celebrities to dedicated athletes, Pulco’s emergence signifies the sport’s evolution into the fashion realm.
Stay tuned to see Pulco’s name both on and off the court this season.
Bianchi Founder Edition Series
Bianchi is celebrating its 140th anniversary with the Founder Edition Series, a remarkable collection of 85 elite performance bikes honoring the founder, Edoardo Bianchi.
These bikes feature cutting-edge carbon frames adorned with heritage-inspired designs, such as the Specialissima, which is sure to exhilarate any cycling enthusiast. Each model exemplifies Italian craftsmanship, marrying modern aerodynamics with Bianchi’s famed celeste green.
This isn’t merely a commemorative collection; it’s a tribute to why Bianchi remains a titan in the cycling world—a flawless fusion of tradition and innovation.
