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When I first wrote about Christophe Claret, it was about the ground breaking DualTow. Now, three namesake watches later, the lust continues with his latest timepiece. The luxuriously priced (six figures) 21 Blackjack Watch. While this Christophe Claret may strike loyal readers as a departure from my usual stance on “classic elegance”, I’ve included the […]
May 4, 2011
Sergio Rossi is primarily an Italian fashion designer for women’s shoes but when he puts his mind into his limited men’s collection, magic ensues. Introducing Sergio Rossi Laced Suede Shoes, after all, it’s about you putting your best foot forward. The rubber sole and round toeline makes it a great pair to match a blazer […]
May 3, 2011
Tomorrowland Co. Ltd is a brand close to my heart. Slightly older than I am, I’ve been tracking their collections since I first heard of them in Spring 2009. Starting with women’s wear in 1978, Tomorrowland has proven their designer chops with their trendspotting precision showcased in each subsequent men’s collection. Admittedly, Tomorrowland’s sartorial leanings […]
May 2, 2011
You know why I love IKEA? It’s because I can get everything in a set to match- cookware, dishes and even entire kitchen setups; Well quite obviously, they don’t make home appliances and thankfully there are great brands like German kitchen appliance maker Krups. Saving discerning monsieurs from a life of mismatched kitchen appliances and giving […]
May 1, 2011
I’ve always had a love for bags that could both perform in and out of the office; It’s been a force of habit and the result of living in a world where so many beautiful things exist and the resultant consumerist tendency to want them all. That said, I’ve advised against wanton consumerism before and […]
May 1, 2011
I’m not sure which grabbed me first, the “ooh so chic” purple silk jacket lining or the gray houndstooth check. The checks originated in woven wool from Scotland and today, though having found itself in more modern textiles is “back” in this wool blazer from Agnes B. From a distance, it’s similar to glen plaid […]
May 1, 2011
A new series of article summaries to help true gentlemen- Monsieurs, get a better handle on things going on globally, culturally and nationally. Consider this a cheat sheet for intellectual conversations. In Brief Animal conservation is a morally grey area that few want to tread. Sure, there are those that hunt for a food source […]
May 1, 2011
Though more commonly associated with fodder for feather dusters, Ostrich skin have recently gained prominence as an exotic material for many design houses, Quamta included. This South African ostrich leather maison produces understated yet avant-garde accessories for discerning men. From ostrich skin zip wallets, iphone and iPad holders to multipurpose folio; all are made from carefully selected, […]
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