Brian Atwood Maniac Patent Platform Pumps

Posted in: Shoes- Aug 17, 2010 No Comments

The classic silhouette of these modern platform pumps by designer Brian Atwood are a fantastic buy at Saks and other fine retailers.  They cost only $580 per pair and are available in three colors: Black, Bordeaux, and Nude. Self-covered heel, 4¾” (120mm) Hidden platform, 1¼” (30mm) Compares to a 3½” heel (90mm) Closed toe with [...]

The Kiton Suit and Kiton Dress Shirts

Posted in: Clothing for Men- Aug 16, 2010 No Comments

Towering above the famed bespoke tailors of Savile Row and the rest of the fashion world is a single firm, Kiton, that creates what are considered the best suits available anywhere on Earth at any time in history (with only Brioni posing a serious threat to the title). With price tags of up to $50,000, [...]

Creed Royal Water Review

Posted in: Perfumes and Colognes- Jul 28, 2010 No Comments

Creed Royal Water, originally released in 1997, is a unisex fragrance designed for the next generation of royals.  As the House of Creed puts it, “Fresh and cool, Royal Water is an invigorating celebration of personal spirit. Regal, refined, yet refreshingly approachable – just like the young royals of the House of Windsor.” Frankly, we [...]

Express Men Working to Reinvent Modern Prep

Posted in: Clothing for Men, Fine Retailers- Jul 28, 2010 No Comments

Express Men, which was formerly a subsidiary of The Limited but was spun-off as an independent publicly traded company (ticker symbol: EXPR), is working hard to reinvent the modern prep look. I think of Express Men as an aspirational brand perfect for young professionals making good money, who want to look great and who don’t [...]

Clive Christian Releases The World’s Most Expensive Perfume – Clive Christian No. 1

Posted in: Perfumes and Colognes- Jul 28, 2010 No Comments

In 1999, famed kitchen and interior designer Clive Christian purchased the London-based “Crown Perfumery” company, which was founded by a corset maker and has been the royal family’s official supplier of smelling salts and perfume since 1872 according to to one source.  As a result, when Christian approached world famous perfumer Roja Dove, he had [...]

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