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Best Foot Forward: Sergio Rossi Laced Suede Shoes
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 […]
Posted in: men's style
Land of Rising Style: Tomorrowland Spring Summer 2011
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 […]
Posted in: men's style
The Monsieur Endorses: Krups Silver Art Collection
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 […]
Posted in: gastronomy
Best of Etsy: DonnaODesigns Personalised Tie Bars
May 2, 2011
I recently made a retrotastic find on Etsy! Let me preface this with a caveat, fedoras are back and while tie bars might give you that slight dreaded sensation of “trying too hard”, these personalised tie bars from DonnaODesign come in a simply elegant shade of plain sterling silver save for your name or initials. […]
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Formally Casual: A.P.C. Leather Shoulder Bags
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 […]
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A Sartorial Steal: Agnes B Gray Blazer in Houndstooth
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 […]
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The Monsieur’s Brief: Animal Conservation
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 […]
Posted in: the critic
Out of Africa: Quamta Ostrich Skin Collection
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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What’s Sexier than the iPad 2? Its Sleeve in Python
April 30, 2011
The iPad 2 is pretty sexy. Aluminum, sleek, slender and simply designed, it’s a tough act to follow (that’s if you’re trying to one up the iPad); thankfully, the makers for iPad accessories have don’t have the bar set too high for them, at least not till recently. This iPad-sleeve is made from real snake […]
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Ride Stylishly: Oopsmark Bicycle Wine Rack in Leather
April 29, 2011
While my interests tend to lay towards the stylish or well designed; like any hot blooded male, I do enjoy tinkering with machines I own; The last time I wrote about a dapper addition to my bicycle, it was really a leather cuff accessory for me to use. This time, the adornment is for my […]
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