ARTISAN BARBER vs JOUDE

ALUX BRANDS Personal style is timeless. From Jay Gatsby to Jay Z, men in the world’s coolest city have developed a grooming routine unique to them to express a style that is theirs alone. It’s with this ethos that Master Barber Charlie McCoy opened his shop in Manhattan and launched the Artisan Barber brand. By blending modern styling with traditional barbering and a retro vibe, Artisan Barber provides men with the tools to have a look as singular as the city they inhabit. Following the success of Artisan Barber, Charlie opened his second business, unisex luxury salon Orchard & Ludlow in the Lower East Side of NYC. Our app let’s you book and pay for a haircut or shave in a few taps. - Check availability and reserve a time slot that fits your schedule. - Use your card on file to quickly and securely pay for your service and tip so you never need cash on hand.

Joude is your social best friend who brings together like-minded people through thoughtfully curated gatherings and activities at London’s most exclusive venues. We connect individuals living parallel social lives: people with similar energy and lifestyles who would genuinely enjoy each other’s company but might never cross paths naturally. Every Joude experience is carefully orchestrated: from selecting 8-10 perfectly matched participants based on compatibility, to booking those impossible-to-get tables at the city’s most sought-after venues. Whether it’s an intimate dinner at a hidden speakeasy, a pottery class in Shoreditch, or padel in Mayfair, we handle every detail so you can simply show up and connect. We’re designed for socially confident people who love meeting new connections but find approaching strangers awkward. Think of us as that impossibly well-connected friend who always knows the right people, the perfect spot, and exactly when to bring everyone together. Because the best connections happen when someone who understands social chemistry creates the perfect conditions for genuine interaction.