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Step Out in Style Autumn Winter 2011: Bstore for French Trotters
Alden for FrenchTrotters from FrenchTrotters on Vimeo. When I last touched on French Trotters in the How to Complement Your Suit article, they were really just a footnote (no pun intended) introduction to a label that was stylistically timeless yet captured the ephemeral quality of trendiness through in-vogue-cordovan foot ware. I didn’t say much then but with French Trotters, the […]
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Menswear 2012: Hentsch Man Double Breasted Wool blend Jacket
October 10, 2011
True monsieurs need not fear the classically cut wool blend double breasted blazer. Yet, for all the classic elegance of a well made DB, a simple law of style holds true- Honour thy fit. Fit makes everything look better. Too tight and you expose your physical flaws and spare tires, too loose and you look […]
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Movie Watch: Ryan Gosling’s Watch in Drive – Patek Philippe (sort of)
October 9, 2011
I managed to catch “Drive” over the weekend and the movie was everything I expected it to be; and while many will feel that Ryan Gosling steals the show portraying the quiet smoldering stunt driver “Driver” in the movie, the real star was really on Ryan’s wrist- A Patek Philippe. Ryan Gosling’s Watch in Drive […]
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Affordable Luxury: Artisan Leather Laptop Tote
October 7, 2011
Was having a look around the awesome repository of information and images that is the internet when I chanced upon a drop dead gorgeous leather laptop case- the Artisan Leather Computer Lap Desk & Tote. It’s a mouthful of a name, I don’t even know why the crafters of something so beautiful can conceive of […]
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The Monsieur’s Brief: How America Puts You on a List Targeted for Termination
October 7, 2011
How America Puts You on a List Targeted for Termination The process involves “going through the National Security Council, then it eventually goes to the president, but the National Security Council does the investigation, they have lawyers, they review, they look at the situation, you have input from the military- Bang! You are targeted for […]
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Suit Up. Stand Out: How to Complement Your Suit
October 5, 2011
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 […]
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How to Buy Watches for Any Occasion
October 3, 2011
First off, I’d to apologise for my prolonged absence (travel) and begin (sort of) the week on a high note of usefulness to as many readers as possible- Many weblogs seem to only pay attention to big name marques (understandable when you need to pander to advertisers), as an honest (I’d like to think so) […]
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Monsieur’s Trend Report: Menswear 2012
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 […]
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How To Make Hard Decisions. Easily.
September 22, 2011
We have all been there before– Peaked lapel or notched? Two button or one? Should I ditch the cummerbund? For an experienced shopper- the answers are 1. Peaked (personal preference) 2. Doesn’t matter 3. Definitely Yes. That said, when faced with decisions of greater complexity like “You have $200 should you spend it on a boat […]
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The Bespoke Wardrobe: Custom Made Head to Toe
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) […]
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The Monsieur 
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