Essential Groom

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Metrosexual is a portmanteau of metropolitan and heterosexual, coined in 1994 describing a man (especially one living in post industrial, capitalist culture) who is especially meticulous about his grooming and appearance, typically spending a significant amount of time and money on shopping as part of his lifestyle.

Trendy, sharp and always current, styles of the metrosexual male define all that is hot in the men’s fashion world. Though the term was initially coined in the early 1990s, it was not until the 21st century that metrosexuality became a lifestyle for many men around the world.

The word is certainly bandied about enough, both in the media and on the street. But what exactly does it mean? It may conjure up certain images, but

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