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Crouching Style Hidden Designer: Australian Based Graz Mulcahy Sunglasses
Being based in Melbourne Australia exposes you to a host of great Australian Designers- Graz Mulcahy of Graz sunglasses fame is one of them. It’s not just another design marque for sunglasses, Graz just happens to do bespoke eyewear. More importantly, the label isn’t plastered all over their productions- this small label sans fancy logos creates […]
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The Monsieur Buyers’ Guide: Stylish Automatic Dress Watches For Any Budget
May 30, 2012
Whether you’re a first time shopper or veteran watch collector, shopping for automatic dress watches is never easy (well, it IS easy if you have an unlimited budget). Buying a watch is really a cost benefit style analysis and often a true watch aficionado will compare the value of the movements to the price tag […]
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The Monsieur’s Brief: Risk Intelligence And What You Need to Become a Top Notch Risk Taker
May 24, 2012
Humans are useless at assessing probabilities. But against the odds, Dylan Evanshas tracked down the handful of people who rate as geniuses on the intelligence scale he calls risk quotient. Most people probably haven’t heard of risk intelligence. What is it? It is the ability to estimate probabilities accurately, it’s about having the right amount […]
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Travel in Style: Limited Edition Hermes Camera Leica M9-P
May 22, 2012
I like to travel light yet heavy on style but sadly I’ve never been able to find a camera that matched my sartorial sensitivities. To me, the humble camera burdened with the onerous duty of capturing scenes of beauty always suffered an unjust fate of utilitarian value, never quite meeting the standard of aesthetics as befitting […]
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The Individualist: Bamford Watch Department SE Submariner California
May 17, 2012
A while back, when I was writing for a certain men’s magazine, I was called and instructed by Rolex to pull a story; as an independent media owner writer now, I have no such restrictions and this is a story I find important enough to talk about: Customised Rolex Watches. For the last few issues I’ve […]
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Menswear 2012: Ovadia & Sons Collection
May 15, 2012
It’s only been a short 2 years but Ovadia & Sons have not only captured my attention with their tradition adhering suit collections since Spring Summer 2011 but also the acclaim from peers and media alike for their detailed, well cut, high end suiting. The Brooklyn brothers Shimon and Ariel haven’t had the marketing guile […]
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Bespoke Wardrobe: Your iPhone 4 Customised With SLED Casebacks
May 14, 2012
Age is catching up with me; fortunately, this newfound maturity also means a new outlook towards spending less but paying more for quality. I spoke with Eric Heins of Corter Bags recently and I’ve come to admire craftsman more and more, preferring the bespoke lifestyle over mass production. And while almost all of your wardrobe can […]
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Menswear 2012: Burberry Black Label
May 13, 2012
In this US-Euro-Anglo-centric world, I’m often pretty surprised when brands like Burberry save the good stuff for Asia. Burberry Black Label’s Spring Summer 2012 collection for men is a combination of fashion forward cuts combined with classic looks- all in all, making this season’s offering one of the sharpest (because of the slim cutting) this […]
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Bespoke Wardrobe: Caught Up in Corter Leather Bags
May 10, 2012
Handcrafted goods- some consider it as unnecessary expense; I consider it a luxe investment. Truth is, with anything bespoke, what you are paying for is the quality that not only lasts but exudes classic elegance. Fact is, you could spend thousands trying to stay ahead of the fashion curve, but a real Monsieur realizes the […]
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Adventures in Online Tailoring: The Indochino Review
April 14, 2012
So this arrived today- The Essential Black Suit Jacket, The Essential Black Suit Pants and The Coordinator Black Gingham shirt from Indochino. Online tailoring is a harrowing experience; tradition dictates that a man be measured no less than 2 times before his suit is made- once before and once during the pre-fit. If it’s a bespoke order, no […]
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