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If you’re like me, one time men’s luxury magazine editor (or dapper gent) and now corporate suit, you’re probably dying to add some colour to your otherwise drab but undoubtedly well fitted albeit crowd blending ensemble. The fact is, even if your boss is Adolf “Khaki or Grey only” Hitler incarnate, EVERY suit can be dressed […]
September 24, 2011
Trend Report: Menswear 2012 The Monsieur’s Brief: Expect collections to either make you look like a wrangler, lumberjack or 70s retro chic sans bell bottoms. Mick Jagger Swagger: Gucci Navy Blue Suit – $1650 While Mad Men slim lapels are still classic, the flavor of the season bring us to the rocking 70s. As a follower […]
September 21, 2011
I’ve often extolled the virtues of penny wisdom- making a few crucial luxury investments, mixing it up with the affordable; in tandem, a look that makes you look dressed above your paygrade. Thus far, I’ve been sensible (the wife would disagree) but just sometimes a boy can dream (the wife will frown at the expenditure) […]
September 18, 2011
I salute Slate’s Farhad Manjoo; like him (the opposite actually), my chest is a little moobsy (too many push ups) and my arms are a touch bulgy (too many chin ups); if I were to buy off-the-rack, I would have to buy a size and a half to big to accomodate leaving the torso area […]
September 13, 2011
The three key looks for menswear this season: Retro Boardwalk Imperials, Woods Men Rough and Wild West Cowboy. Trend direction: Retro (think Nucky Thompson) Timelessness: 3.5/5 – Style never dies but 1950s – 60s lapels are a little too dated (for me) but still I must admit that under the auspices of Kim Jones, he’s […]
September 12, 2011
Trends come and go but Haefest is here to stay. Stylish not trendy, high quality materials, simple elegance and meticulous attention to detail has turned this New York brand into an independent brand of such craftsmanship that well established brand houses should sit up and take note. HÆRFEST : pronounced Har•vest (’härvist) bags come in Grey […]
September 9, 2011
It’s sheer coincidence that I’m covering two legendary icons from the 1950s back to back but It’s not coincidence that many icons like this awesome Porsche 550 Spyder Roadster were conceived in the roaring 50s and 60s. Inspired by the curves of the original and augmented by modern technologies- all new tweaked drivetrain, suspension plus 245 […]
September 8, 2011
Whenever it comes to big budget items a few names come to mind: Patek Philippe, Herman Miller, I could go on- But I didn’t pick both names out of a hat at random, I’m thinking long term, I’m thinking heirloom. Let me put it this way, the Eames Lounge and Ottoman have been around since the retrotastic […]
September 5, 2011
Debonair. Charismatic. Suave. A classic “rat pack” – where Neal Caffrey lacks in scruples, he makes up with incredible dress sense. USA Network’s White Collar (running 3 years now) is a guilty pleasure and smorgasboard of well cut suits, designer brands and beautiful scenic-scapes, but what many fail to realise is that while Neal Caffrey […]
September 4, 2011
I covered some well designed and downright innovative Hard Graft iPad and Macbook cases not too long ago and since I’m on the hunt for some attire for a soon-to-be-mine iPad 2, I’ve expanded the search into the realm of luxuriously handcrafted leather cases. Starting with the finest leather, each piece is cut, sewn and […]
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