IF you subscribe to armchair pop-culture psychology, you must be convinced that something happened to men at the turn of the 21st century that transformed them from the modern version of the prehistoric caveman, nothing more than a testosterone vessel who couldn’t care less about the finer things in life, and into a creature with an almost embarrassing preoccupation with looking good. 

But even a cursory look at history will reveal that, not unlike women, men have  always enjoyed their little vanities—their smoking rooms, their bowler hats, their moments of bliss with a reputable barber while having a good shot or two of scotch. 

So it should surprise no one that, fast-forwarding into the 21st century, not a few men do like to define their style and their space. And for their most private of sanctuaries—the bedroom—there is Sheridan to indulge them.

Thanks to its highly innovative, creative and trendy styles and designs, Australia’s No.1 brand in bed linens tops the list of most preferred by not just women but men as well. And with Sheridan’s Signature and Coast Collection, men can only be all the more pleased.

If he’s the warm, earthy type, his bed linens should sport the Kashmir look. Its ribbed and satin weaves, accentuated with gold chenille, is perfect for that minimalist yet sophisticated style. Or why not try Monceau Aubergine, with its velvet-like textures etched in damask motifs with a rich pearlescent print in reverse? How about for the cool achievers? Bed linens should have the classic understated elegance of Antonia Gold or Windsor.

Antonia features a trailing floral design on a background of subtle ombred stripes. The floral pattern is so subtle and the fabric so light—a 600-thread count no less—that any man will be forgiven for choosing this design. If he’s looking for the “man-blanket,” get a Windsor with its no-fuss waffle weave linen for that tailored toned-down look. And for the adventurous, sporty, rugged and carefree, consider the Santa Cruz, Costa Rica and Bahia lines.

Check out the main showroom of Sheridan on the fourth level of Shangri-La Plaza, with outlets at Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Alabang Town Center.

For rooms with a view: www.sheridan.com.au.

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His Style, His Space

IF you subscribe to armchair pop-culture psychology, you must be convinced that something happened to men at the turn of the 21st century that transformed them from the modern version of the prehistoric caveman, nothing more than a testosterone vessel who couldn’t care less about the finer things in life, and into a creature with an almost embarrassing preoccupation with looking good.