Making Sense of Scents: My Take on Fragrances
Fragrance is an invisible accessory that, if chosen well and worn correctly, becomes part of one's style. It's a signature.
Francis Underwood and the Streamlined, No-Nonsense Dress Code of the Powerful
In the new Netflix series House of Cards, Kevin Spacey as Francis Underwood demonstrates the streamlined, understated way that men of power dress.
Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007
After the dizzying number of "definitive" Bond box sets with documentary after documentary, Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 proves to be just that: a film that digs deep into Bond's origins, creation and continuation with never-before told…
Perfection is ‘Characterlessness’
The British men's luxury clothier Alfred Dunhill has created a set of handsomely and simply produced videos called Voice. Voice is a Spring/Summer 2013 campaign described by Dunhill as an up-close and personal, "honest and elegant portfolio of British men…
The Official Poster for the 1968 Winter Olympics
I have an insane crush on this poster: the official poster for the 1968 Winter Olympics, which took place in Grenoble, France. This handsome design was created by Jean Brian (signature top-right). Get a 19¾" x 27½" reprint.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Dress for It.
Winter is a pain in the ass. Whenever you go somewhere, it involves putting on layers, then taking them off, then doing it all over again when you go back home or to the office. And when you go to…
The Brooklyn Cruiser Is a Work of Modern Art… Literally
I was privy to this tip last year, and I'm glad I can finally let the cat out of the bag... Brooklyn Cruiser has partnered with the Museum of Modern Art on a very special bicycle. Designed by Brooklyn Cruiser…
The Tiny Transforming Apartment That Packs Eight Rooms into 420 Square Feet
It's no news that in New York City, small living space is a big issue. It's one of the reasons storage companies are so successful, capitalizing on our dream of "bigger" and "more" some day and our inability to accept…
The Discerning Gentleman’s Guide to Suit Tailoring
I recently stumbled upon this smart and handsomely designed guide to tailoring from Next Blog, U.K. Enjoy...
Building Your Arsenal: It Starts with Shoes
If I had to start my entire wardrobe over, I would start with shoes. Even a casual observation would tell you that, in terms of both choice and care, shoes are the part of many men's wardrobes that don't get…