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  1. Iconic Cigar Moments in Films

    Iconic Cigar Moments in Films
    Some stars of the big screen have become synonymous with cigars, like Groucho Marx, whose cigar habit was an integral part of his persona. Or Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose film career has seen him play many characters who can be seen with a cigar clamped between their teeth, and he has even donned the cover of Cigar Aficionado. However, the impact...
  2. Nick Jonas Features on the Cover of Cigar Aficionado

    Nick Jonas Features on the Cover of Cigar Aficionado
    For those who are a fan of Cigar Aficionado, the American magazine dedicated to everything in the world of cigars, you may have noticed an unusual addition to their extensive list of celebrities who have graced the cover. In their recent September/October 2019 addition, it was musician and actor Nick Jonas who was given this coveted spot. So, what’s so...
  3. Famous Cigar Smokers

    Famous Cigar Smokers
    At JJ Fox, we love to explore the life and legacies of those great men and women who enjoy the simple pleasure and luxury of the cigar. Everyone from actor Jack Nicholson, inventor Thomas Edison and US president JFK have had their very own blog post dedicated to their life and well-known love of cigars. It’s important to remember the...
  4. Famous Cigar Smokers: Sigmund Freud

    Famous Cigar Smokers: Sigmund Freud
    Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating mental illness that involves creating a dialogue between the patient and a psychoanalyst, as well as a theory that explains human behaviour. He is perhaps best known for the Oedipus complex, the idea that a child has an unconscious sexual desire...
  5. Travel Tips for Frequent Business Travellers

    Travel Tips for Frequent Business Travellers
    Travelling is a huge part of modern business. Whether it’s to meet new clients, schmooze with important connections or visit international branches, frequent travel is an inevitable part of the job. While travelling can often be a business perk and an opportunity to experience another country and culture, it can also be an exhausting and stressful endeavour. Everything from missed...
  6. The Ultimate Guide to Male Grooming

    The Ultimate Guide to Male Grooming
    The body is a temple. And while some may only extend this to include physical fitness and a well-balanced, healthy diet; a tidy, well-groomed outward appearance is essential for looking and feeling good. Picking up useful grooming habits and engaging in them regularly is not something just for the fairer sex anymore. Times have changed, and it’s easy to become...
  7. Famous Cigar Smokers: Mark Twain

    Famous Cigar Smokers: Mark Twain
    Samuel Langhorne Clemens – better known by his pseudonym Mark Twain – was an American writer, humourist and entrepreneur who William Faulkner once called “the father of American literature”. He is best known for his works The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1855). Twain became a popular public figure and one of...
  8. Dinner Parties: Being a Flawless Host

    Dinner Parties: Being a Flawless Host
    When planning to host a dinner party, there is a lot more to consider than you might realise. Aside from the obvious planning and preparation of a delicious meal, there is also the guest list, music, dress code, drinks, table setting and various other essential elements to take into consideration. Dinner parties are a fantastic reason to invite round your...
  9. Famous Cigar Smokers: Jack Nicholson

    Famous Cigar Smokers: Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson is an American actor and filmmaker whose career spans over sixty years. He is best known for playing a wide range of starring or supporting roles in the likes of Easy Rider (1969), Chinatown (1974), One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Batman (1989), The Shining (1980) and The Bucket List (2007). His twelve Academy Award nominations make...
  10. The Definitive Guide to Black Tie

    The Definitive Guide to Black Tie
    If you have been invited to a black-tie event, it’s not unreasonable for you to feel a little panicked at the concept. Does a black-tie event always require you to wear black? Are you expected to wear a cummerbund? Are socks important? These are all crucial questions for which you desperately want answers. Black tie requires a rather strict dress...

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