Rest in Peace, Jack Wills?
Jack Wills is still with us, but has the brand’s soul now left the building? What does the name Jack Wills mean to you? Private...
SAMUEL ADAM WALTERS FREELANCE WRITER
- Nov 15
Telly Picks and Massive Pr*cks
Struggling with “The Netflix Effect”? Watch outside the box with these unusual recommendations…. What to watch…? What to watch…? What to...
- Nov 2
Idealising Our Lives – Are We All Playing Games of Make-believe?
How do the pictures in our heads guide us through life? “Your name’s Sam…? Like Fireman Sam…?!” That was my friend’s two-year-old son the...
- Oct 19
Have UK Gyms Gone Mad?
Fitness today comes at a serious cost. To steam, or not to steam…? That is the question. I’m not talking about your broccoli. I’m talking...
- Oct 3
The Black Polo Neck – Scary or Essential?
It may be a timeless garment, but does it fill you with fear? “The name’s Polo Neck. …Black, Polo Neck.” If you didn’t already, please go...
- Sep 21
Is It OK to Be a Snob about Clothes?
It’s a casual age, but does class still influence your taste? When you’re shopping for clothes, do you ever think about class? As you...
- Sep 6
The Sweaty Horrors of Summer
Why it’s OK not to be OK! Strip off, open all your windows and blast your favourite music at full volume so everyone can join the fun and...
- Aug 15
Why Marvel Films ain’t so Marvellous
The popularity of Marvel today is frankly an embarrassment Is it a bird…? Is it a plane…? No, it’s the latest haul of Marvel films and TV...
- Aug 3
Food, Fashion and Identity
Does what we eat and drink define us? What did you last eat? Was it “naughty” food? Was it homemade? Did it contain meat? Or perhaps some...
- Jul 20
Self-Help Books and Therapy Culture – Have We Overdosed?
A spoonful of healthy scepticism “Look into my eyes… deep into my eyes. In a moment, when I click my fingers, you’re going to wake up and...
- Jul 5
Dress Your Future – Can Your Choice of Clothes Direct Your Life?
Clothes shape our bodies, but can they shape our lives too? “WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN FIVE YEARS? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN TEN YEARS?...
- Jun 16
Toons on Tees – Eat My Shorts!
Cartoon-clad clothes are all the rage, but are they really suitable for grown men? Blue. Spikey. Fast. What more could a boy want from a...
- Jun 9
No More Ironing – Let the Creases Live!
Why wasting your life ironing is more absurd than chasing cheese. Think of a woman from the 1950s. Who do you have in mind? Marilyn...
- Jun 2
Acne – More than Skin Deep?
The challenges of handling acne and blemish-prone skin Splat! …There goes the sound of another spot being squeezed and the pus hitting...
- May 5
How to Pose for Photos – A Guide for Men
Say cheese without being cheesy! Do you just love posing for photos? Are you totally selfie mad? Are you completely at one with the lens?...
- Apr 26
Don’t Watch That! – Smartwatches vs. Vintage Timepieces
Should you turn the clock back on your choice of wristwatch? Gosh, smartwatches really tick me off. They’re so horribly antisocial! The...
- Apr 9
Branded A Fool
Is it really worth paying more for designer brands? See that little croc on my polo shirt? He cost me £100. And the dinky chap playing...
- Mar 17
Fleeced for a Fleece!
Why are second-hand clothes now so pricey? Something strange has happened in the fashion world lately. It’s really rather a paradox....
- Mar 1
Talking the Talk – Is Your Speech On-trend?
What are the hottest speech trends this season? Which words will you hear spoken on the red carpet? Which phrases should you avoid at all...
- Feb 17
Unzip: Life Lessons from a Gilet
“PR*CK!” he shouted, as he drove past. He was a bloke in a white van. I was a bloke harmlessly crossing the road. Why the abuse? I...