Butan Wear – Dope Snapbacks

Butan Wear brings us dope snapbacks to wear this season! 

Have a look below and let us know which one is your favourite. These snapbacks are available online and also countrywide at various retailers.

The ‘High Rollers’ snapback has a Melton crown and a P.U. leather brim. The design is inspired by the Zulu rickshaw pullers that ride along Durban’s beaches. The badge on the left is a rickshaw carriage wheel and the 3D embroidery on the front features the rickshaw puller’s headgear, made of ox horns. The ‘High Rollers’ snapback is available in navy-blue/red/white/gold.

Continuing with their ‘Street Kings’ series, the snapback features a large applique embroidery in the look of the LA Kings, the famous Los Angeles ice hockey team. The snapback pays homage to the legendary team and is also an ode to the days of the hip-hop golden era. The ‘Street Kings 14’ snapback is available in black/grey/white.

The design of the ‘Triller Than Most’ snapback is a tongue-in-cheek take on the iconic draught logo. It features weed leaves as opposed to barley and hops. The snapback is available in black/red/white/gold.

Africology Celebrating Spring at the Launch of the Africology Spa in Parkhurst

On 18 September 2014, Africology celebrated the month of renewal at the newest Africology Spa branch in Parkhurst, Johannesburg. Quinley from the Swag Craze team attended the event.

Africology is one of the most sought after spa brands in the country. Renchia Droganis (founder and CEO of Africology) explained: “Africology believes in indulging absolutely all the senses, which is what we wanted to achieve through this experience for our guests”.

At the event, Renchia also educated the guests on the newly launched Grape Stem Cell technology. In essence, Grape Stem Cell protects longevity of skin stem cells, it delays senescence of essentials cells and it combats chronological aging.  This new technology stimulates keratinocytes to secrete growth factors that can enhance the synthesis of collagen and elastin in the dermis. It therefore rejuvenates the skin matrix thanks to its growth factor like activity, and boosts collagen and elastin production, reviving skin texture.

“We are very excited about introducing this new technology into our treatment offerings as it offers great benefits for our clients. Grapes are characterized by extremely high anthocyanin content. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants and free radical scavengers, enhanced by the interaction of special epigenetic factors and metabolites to help protect the skin and epidermal stem cells from UV radiation and premature photo-aging,” explained Renchia.

Music, drinks, 5 star snacks and the unveiling of the newly launched Africology Diffuser range (available in Coffee & Rose and Neroli) all contributed to a fantastic evening. Jacqueline (from Africology) and Greg (from Lions Wing Brand Communications) also gave Quinley a tour of the Parkhurst store. They shared their product knowledge and the various Africology ranges that are available for consumers to assist us in getting flawless skin. Upon departure guests received an Africology gift bag containing the newly launched Africology Diffuser.

“At Africology we focus on uplifting the mind and body in a positive way, and wanted all our guest to experience the vibrancy of Spring and the renewal that comes with it.”

Currently, Africology spas can be found at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, the Boardwalk Hotel in PE, the Zone in Rosebank and EXEC|Care in Dunkeld, as well as in Parkhurst.

Enjoy some of the pictures from the event below:

Must Have: Truefitt and Hill 1805 Cologne – Fresh, Oceanic and Masculine!

“A man’s fragrance speaks volumes about who he is. Whether he is at work or at play”

Gentleman, Truefitt and Hill’s 1805 Cologne is a definite MUST HAVE for this spring/summer season! I have been using this fragrance for the past month and I really like the way it smells! The smell is not too strong; it stays long and has a customary sillage! This cologne is perfect for both day and night use.

The 1805 Cologne is fresh and sophisticated and it has an oceanic scent with top notes of bergamot, mandarin and cardamom combined with a lavender, geranium and clary sage heart resting on a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base. It contains a lot of ingredients that results in an amazing smell that makes the ladies go crazy (they also like the way it smells)!

I love all the products in the 1805 range especially the cologne (sophistication in a bottle). 

Truefitt and Hill’s 1805 Cologne is currently priced at R640 (for 100ml) and is available at Victorian Bathrooms stores countrywide.

Must Have - Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shaving Cream Bowl

Truefitt and Hill’s 1805 shaving cream is made in England and is definitely a MUST HAVE for every dapper gentleman! I have been using this amazing product for the past month. This cream treats my skin very well, and ensures that I have a comfortable shaving experience every morning.

The Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shaving cream contains many ingredients including glycerin, which locks in the water and moisturizes one’s skin. After used my skin always felt smooth and cool!

One of the wonderful things about the 1805 Truefitt and Hill shaving cream is that it lathers well when mixed with water. You therefore don’t need to use a lot of cream to make a lot of lather, which is ideal because the cream will last longer.

The scent of the 1805 Shaving Cream is infused with their famous 1805 Cologne (which I will review next) which has a lovely oceanic scent, which stays on one’s skin for a while after use.

For a comfortable shave every morning, I recommend this high quality product. The Truefitt and Hill 1805 Shaving Cream Bowl is only R275 and is available from Victorian Bathrooms stores countrywide!

Must Have - Truefitt and Hill 1805 Bath/Shower Gel

As communicated in the previous post, Truefitt and Hill is finally available in South Africa at Victorian Bathrooms stores. Gentleman, since grooming and taking care of ourselves is becoming a norm, it is vital that we use high quality products to ensure our skin stays in tip-top condition!

I had the pleasure of using Truefitt and Hill’s bath/shower gel from the 1805 range. The bath/shower gel is amazing and has an oceanic scent (fresh, clean and masculine). It contains top notes of bergamot, mandarin and cardamom combined with lavender, geranium and clary sage heart resting on a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base. I really liked using this luxurious product and how the smell stuck on my skin.

In addition to the amazing scent, the bath/shower gel also contains pure essential oils such as lavender oil which has soothing properties and encourages a great night’s sleep!

The bath/shower gel is high foaming and deep cleansing and promotes a feeling of complete well-being. I highly recommend Truefitt and Hill’s 1805 bath/shower gel for each and every dapper gentleman reading this post. It will leave your skin, clean, soft, hydrated and smelling great!

The 1805 bath/shower gel from Truefitt and Hill is available at Victorian Bathrooms stores for only R195.