Ape’s Top 10 Of The Month: April 2026
Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month feature, where we curate the trends, insights and smart recommendations designed to help you live well and stay ahead of the curve.
In this instalment, we’ve handpicked 10 essential talking points spanning everything from the latest fashion drops worth adding to your wardrobe, to grooming upgrades, new technology and standout entertainment releases shaping the month ahead. Whether you’re planning a considered spring refresh, fine-tuning your routine or simply want to know what’s genuinely worth your time and attention right now, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s explore how to make April your most stylish, successful and satisfying month yet.
Allbirds Terralux
Material-forward Kiwi footwear specialists Allbirds have dropped a new casual collection, and there’s plenty to like. The Terralux line is built around INNOVERA, a pioneering plant-based material designed to mimic the look and feel of leather without the animal input, delivering a more sustainable take on everyday footwear.
Across three clean silhouettes — from the sportier Runner to the smarter Cruiser — you still get the brand’s trademark comfort, now with a slightly more elevated finish. Rendered in a palette of easy, earthy tones, they feel purpose-built for spring travel. Think linen trousers, warm evenings and a cold bottle of Mythos within reach.
Dead Man’s Wire
Film of the month is Gus Van Sant’s 70s-set crime thriller Dead Man’s Wire. Inspired by the real events of a 1977 hostage crisis, the film follows Tony Kiritsis (Bill Skarsgård), who kidnaps the son (Dacre Montgomery) of a wealthy mortgage broker (Al Pacino) he believes cheated him out of money.
Colman Domingo and Industry’s Myha’la round out a strong cast in what looks to be another compelling addition to Van Sant’s varied and celebrated filmography. Taut, character-driven and clocking in at a welcome one hour forty-five minutes, it feels perfectly pitched for modern attention spans.
Helmut Newton: One-off
In 1999, iconic German-Australian photographer Helmut Newton, alongside friend and collector Gert Elfering, assembled a one-off album of his most boundary-pushing work. More scrapbook than traditional monograph, it combined printed images — many previously unseen — with handwritten notes that offered a rare glimpse into Newton’s creative thinking.
Helmut Newton: One-off faithfully reproduces this storied album in full, preserving its raw, intimate feel while adding context through a detailed interview between Matthias Harder, Director of the Helmut Newton Foundation, and Elfering. The result is part archive, part insight — and a compelling look at one of fashion photography’s most influential figures.
Ferrand Dry Curaçao Tropical
Something a little different for the cocktail cabinet this month, courtesy of acclaimed fine spirits producer Maison Ferrand. Expanding its respected Curaçao line, Ferrand Dry Curaçao Tropical leans into brighter, more sun-soaked flavours, swapping the traditional brandy base for rum and dialling up the citrus.
The result is a fresher, more vibrant liqueur that slots neatly into rum-led serves, punches and tropical classics without overwhelming them. It’s an easy way to add depth and lift to familiar recipes. For a signature serve, try an El Presidente: stir 50ml Planteray 3 Stars rum, 25ml white vermouth, 10ml Ferrand Dry Curaçao Tropical and a bar spoon of grenadine over ice, then strain into a coupe. Clean, balanced and quietly impressive.
Stenströms
When it comes to quiet luxury — a term that continues to do the rounds — Swedish heritage brand Stenströms more than earns its place on your radar. Founded over 125 years ago in Helsingborg as a specialist shirtmaker, the brand has since been awarded the Swedish royal seal of approval, a marker of its commitment to quality materials and enduring craftsmanship.
Today, that same approach extends across a broader wardrobe. The rib-knitted polo shirts are a highlight, particularly in that confident shade of orange, while the suede overshirt — complete with breast pocket detailing — offers a refined take on a summer jacket or transitional layering piece. Timeless, understated and built to last.
Mamnick
Mamnick is an intriguing proposition. Sheffield-based and loosely orbiting the outdoors — think fishing, cycling and general mooching about — but without leaning into overtly technical, performance-heavy fabrics. Instead, it’s about natural materials, durability and a quietly utilitarian approach.
Very Sheffield, in the best possible way. Clothes that feel equally at home dressing sharp in town — such as the Japanese-made chambray button-down — as they do with the Peaks on your doorstep, where an oversized, 400GSM heavyweight cotton marl hoodie comes into its own. Honest, unfussy and built for real life.
Boglioli
We’re big fans of Milan’s Boglioli at Ape. It’s one of those brands that quietly appears in the right kind of independent menswear boutiques, instantly triggering thoughts of alternative realities dressed as an Italian pensioner — espresso in hand, small beer on standby, somewhere down a sun-drenched backstreet.
Boglioli pieces have a knack for sparking that kind of effortless, cinematic style thinking. The unlined, deconstructed, garment-dyed stretch cotton K-jacket is a current favourite — soft, relaxed and easy to wear — while the Indaco denim workwear jacket has been sitting firmly on our mental wishlist for some time. Tailoring, but not as you know it.
Service Works
You don’t need to work in a restaurant to wear Service Works. Originally rooted in kitchen uniforms, the brand has steadily expanded its offering while staying true to its workwear DNA — practical, durable and quietly stylish.
Recent drops show that evolution clearly. The chambray resort shirt, cut from 135GSM GOTS-certified organic cotton, is lightweight and easy, finished with a subtle top-button collar loop. Alongside it, the twill work jacket — rendered in a particularly good ‘mushroom’ shade — offers a lighter take on classic workwear, complete with chain-stitched detailing. Familiar, but refreshed in all the right ways.
Puraai
Puraai is an Italian sneaker brand born from a clear mission: to create footwear completely free from animal products without compromising on design. Each pair is PETA-approved vegan, built using recycled rubber soles and materials sourced from previous usage cycles.
The aesthetic leans into 70s sportswear, with bold colour combinations and layered textures giving each silhouette real presence. Think classic retro runners, but reimagined with a more considered, modern approach. The Orangine and Greenery styles stand out in particular, pairing bright nylon uppers with chunky, textured soles. Onitsuka energy, but kinder on the tiger.
Observe
For the uninitiated, Observe is a Melbourne-based design studio creating clothing that sits somewhere between streetwear, tailoring and gender-neutral design. The result is a refined, modern wardrobe where pieces are designed to work together as a cohesive whole.
It’s also a strong entry point for introducing texture into your rotation. The vented jacket, in a subtle deep green, is cut from crinkled waterproof ripstop nylon, while the Cambia panel shirt uses organic crepe cotton to deliver a soft, boxy silhouette. Thoughtful, understated and quietly directional.
