Most men are petrified of standing out in any way or being thought superficial. Russell Smith manpetrifystand Change image and share on social
Yes, the hunky barista looks even more terrifically masculine with three days' growth on his chin. Guys under 50 mostly do. But when your beard is partly or largely grey, that stubble can just look a little unwashed. Sadly, when you're over 50, different rules apply. Russell Smith applybaristabeard share on social
Possibly the strangest book ever made, the 'Codex Seraphinianus' is an encyclopedia of an imaginary world, with illegible calligraphy - it is written in an alphabet no one can understand - and surreal drawings of odd beasts and machines. Russell Smith alphabetbeastbook share on social
Indeed, the whole point of the man bun, I have surmised, is to assert a high proficiency at yoga. There are no yoga-achievement badges, no coloured belts like judo, so the male yoga expert needs some other kind of visible symbol. Russell Smith achievementassertbadge share on social
We are still vulnerable to gender-targeted marketing no matter how carefully we edit our children's bookshelves. Russell Smith bookshelfcarefullychild Change image and share on social
There is something insouciant and boyish about the sockless ankle in summer. Russell Smith ankleboyishinsouciant Change image and share on social
If people didn't read books on the subway, underground journeys would be dreary. Russell Smith bookdrearyjourney Change image and share on social
Canadian writers don't live in gated mansions; you can just talk to them when you see them lining up at the Second Cup. Russell Smith canadiancupgate Change image and share on social
No surprise here: Pop music is by far the most conservative art form there is. Russell Smith artconservativeform Change image and share on social
Fashion has always been in conflict with convention. Style involves some knowledge of both. But you can pretty much forget these seasonal injunctions. Russell Smith conflictconventionfashion Change image and share on social
