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Design Inspiration: Oceanique Villas in Mui Ne, Vietnam
Thanks to the fine work by the interior designers at MM++ Architects, you can take interior design inspiration from this Modern Beach House in Mui Ne, Vietnam. The architects My An Pham Thi and Michael Charruault (the two Ms obviously) are versatile in their structural artistry, able to work on traditional to contemporary architecture, from high end to low […]
Travel in Style: Tumi FW 2015
June 5, 2015
Our content partners, The Millenary, recently attended the launch of Tumi’s Fall Winter 2015 collection and we were struck by how cohesive the designs were for the season. Founded by Charlie Clifford and inspired by his globetrotting days that saw him serving the Peace Corps in Peru, the fall collection is rich in colours and end-to-end […]
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Sprezzatura as defined by Gabriele Pasini SS2015
June 4, 2015
In The Book of the Courtier, Baldassare Castiglione defines Sprezzatura as “a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it”. In essence, it’s purpose was to heighten the perception of the talents of a courtier in accomplishing […]
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Three Easy Style Rules for Men
May 31, 2015
People will judge you, the world is ultimately a superficial place- that’s the reason why there are models, supermodels and then us, regular Janes and Joes trying to make our way into the world. You should care about what people think because one good impression lasts a long time; therefore you should care about what you wear. […]
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5 Legendary Chronographs You Need to Own
May 29, 2015
As a metaphor, chronographs are a delightful mechanism which allow you to start and stop time in order to record its passing. As a matter of technical expertise, your actuation of that function doesn’t literally stop time’s relentless march, the small seconds counter continues to monitor time’s passage in real time. As a subject of […]
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Get Ready for Summer: Know Thy Shades
May 25, 2015
Know the different styles of Sunglasses Clubmaster: Also known as Browline style of sunglasses was popularised in the United States during the 1950s. Its association with intellectualism was the result of Malcom X’s exclusive use of several pairs in various designs from American Opitcal Sirmonts. By the time Bruce Willis wore a pair of Shuron Ronsirs […]
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The Millenary Meets The Monsieur: Marcello Mastroianni
May 22, 2015
As part of a content partnership, The Monsieur is partnering with The Millenary to share the style and lifestyles of one stylish gentleman per week to our readers. We begin the series with Marcello Mastroianni, Italian film icon and Knight of the Grand Cross. Meet Monsieur Marcello Mastroianni One of three actors to win Best Actor twice […]
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5 Mechanical Watches Under $500 That Look Like $5000
May 21, 2015
The realm of mechanical watchmaking is steeped in a lot of labourious handcrafts which tend to increase retail prices beyond what is defensible (to the wife or girlfriend) of the average consumer or for the young professional beginning his first real job. Thanks to Kickstarter and a handful of other watchmakers outside Switzerland, you can get […]
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How to Dress Stylishly
January 26, 2015
Most men don’t realise it but dressing stylishly is about fit. Looking ultra fly however, revolves around adding and matching colour and texture. The purview of this article is to provide a foundation on How to Dress Stylishly: Start with a well-fitted shirt I usually get my shirts tailored but if you’re not looking to […]
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5 Watches which Look Expensive But Aren’t
January 25, 2015
In the rarefied realm of watchmaking, the most interesting timepieces are borne of complex, almost hypnotic mechanical constructs. From Breguet’s La Tradition to MB&F’s Legacy machine, the exposure of breathing, movement balance wheels and assorted gearwork has created an appeal beyond natural desire; that said, the only thing which stops us, is the price. But […]
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The Monsieur 
June 8, 2015
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