UrbanDaddy Articles

As an Editorial Assistant for UrbanDaddy.com, I wrote daily for the brand's men's style publication, GetKempt.com. Highlights below. 

The Day I Joined the Brotherhood of the Bow Tie

Last weekend, I participated in my favorite of Christmas traditions: trading in all my gifts for shit that I actually want. And for the most part, it went as expected. But in one final moment, a salesman turned the whole endeavor into a lesson on style, brand loyalty and what I will henceforth be referring to as the Brotherhood of the Bow Tie (trademark pending). And I’d like to thank him for that...

When a Man Loves a Filson

It seems like every day our friends at Filson are introducing some new, beautiful combination of canvas and leather to the world. And every time they do, we add it to our wish list. But it’s not just because their products are handsome (though they most certainly are); it’s also because of the adventure-filled fantasies that such beautiful creations inspire...

The Kempt Lab Report: Martial Vivot Grooming Line for Hair

Leonardo DiCaprio. Jake Gyllenhaal. Matt Bomer. All have two things in common: spectacular hair. And they trust it to New York’s Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes for their daily, or cover story, styling needs.

Naturally, we were intrigued when we received news of Mr. Vivot unveiling his own line of grooming products, boasting a “universal formulation [that] means they will never have to change products again. Never.” But we’re not ones to take such grand claims at face value. So we went straight to human testing...