MURDOCK Bridal Magazine Press Release, 26th May 2006

Every bride will be perfectly polished on her wedding day – hair, make-up, manicure, pedicure…the works! Now we think it is time for the men to follow suit.
MURDOCK is a space dedicated to men situated in the heart of Hoxton. Reflecting a new mood in men’s grooming, MURDOCK is inspired by traditional ideas about men and retail, brought up to date with a modern attitude and laid-back approach, combining the quiet discretion of Jermyn Street with the stylish insouciance of the East End.

Isn’t it time to swap the clichéd stag nights of debauched behavior for a classy day out of grooming and style? We think so – that is why we offer special packages for stag-dos, special treatments for the groom, best man and fathers of the bride and groom in preparation for the special day.


MURDOCK has teamed up with local Hoxton establishments to offer something a little different! Champagne brunch at CRU, followed by a full service at MURDOCK, then pop round the corner to START (ww.start-london.com) where Brix or Phillip will help you get your wardrobe in order. After all that we will arrange guests lists for any of the bars or clubs in the Hoxton//Shoreditch area.
Offering everything from our traditional wet shave, hair-cuts, beard trimming, manicures, and shoe-polishing as well as an array of exclusive products ensuring the glow lasts at least through the honey-moon period, MURDOCK is a ‘must’ for the groom to be.

MURDOCK has a comfortable feel, a relaxed place where anyone who seriously cares about their looks can drop in, recharge and rejuvenate. MURDOCK is an intimate retail space and relaxed barber shop, all in one.

The MURDOCK philosophy is reflected in the products, combining traditional and contemporary brands linked by a deep sense of their own history and purpose. All the brands reflect our interest in artisanal manufacture and stylish simplicity, and many are exclusive to MURDOCK in England, we stock Caron, Patyka, Malin & Goetz, Herbais de Ibiza, Brave Soldier, D.R. Harris, Schiesser, Marriage Frère, Matt Fothergill, accessories such as Italian silk scarfs, knitted ties, ribbon belts & a variety of vintage books, magazines and curios.

Schiesser: German, luxury underwear brand whose ‘Revival’ range that includes the Karl Heinz designed line, is available for the first time in the UK. Exclusive at MURDOCK in the UK.

Caron: One of the great Parisian perfume houses, the first to create a perfume especially for men, Pour un Homme, in 1934.

Brave Soldier: Initially sold at sporting events in Los Angeles, Brave Soldier was developed by extreme sports enthusiasts using cutting edge science and natural ingredients with the active man in mind. Exclusive to MURDOCK in the UK.

Matt Fothergill: From his workshop in Herefordshire, Matt and his team of craftsmen use traditional hand processes to produce leather products that are decidedly contemporary in design. Exclusively designed for MURDOCK.

Patyka: Luxury organic, soil certified products from France, particularly known for their regenerating, multi-purpose Face and Body Serum and exceptional fragrances. Available for sale on-line for the first time in the UK.

Hierbas De Ibiza: This small family enterprise has captured the laid-back attitude of Ibiza by harnessing the natural herbs and plants of the island, to produce a unique fragrance embodying the spirit of the Mediterranean.

D.R. Harris: Traditional, hand-made British products, by royal appointment – a British institution since 1790.

Mariage Frère: Candles and incense from the famous Parisian tea house. Available for sale on-line for the first time in the UK.

Books: A range of vintage books and magazines, carefully selected to define our eclectic take on modern masculinity, including rare copies of Gentry & Playboy.

These products and many more will be available for online sales on www.murdocklondon.com by end of June 2006.

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