

Hackett London - the British menswear designer, the book, and his perfume
Dear readers, Savile Row is the mecca of British sartorial excellence, a place that embodies both the historic legacy of traditional...


A sartorial conversation with Nick Tentis - Proprietor and men’s tailoring designer, London
Dear readers, since we have been embracing an English vibe lately, let’s keep the momentum going. This time, we are going to immerse...


Stylish tribute to a tennis legend - “Federer” classic edition (2024)
Dear readers, in the blink of an eye, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments, Wimbledon , is about to begin. While I may not be...


Nostalgic harmony – “Artful Home” by Josh Young
Dear readers, as summer approaches, so do the season-end sales in most fashion and retail shops, while many of us take this opportunity...


Revisit the art of English home entertaining – “Entertaining with Style” by Paul Burrell (1999)
Dear readers, after recently meeting a French etiquette expert during her visit, I felt inspired to write about summer home entertaining;...


The beauty of a stylish home – “This is Home” by Jeffrey Alan Marks
Dear readers, as the weather warms, it makes me think of being at the seaside; when thinking of the seaside, it reminds me of the many...


An artisanal conversation with Ferdinand Schwarzer, Proprietor of Schwarzer, a Viennese family jeweler
Dear reader, for most of us, high jewelry hasn't traditionally been associated with refined gentlemen or the gentleman's art of living,...


The grandeur of Venice’s historic private residences – “Venetian Palazzi” by Giuseppe Mazzariol (1998)
Dear readers, following my previous blog about a historic Venetian café, let us continue celebrating Venetian art and culture as I bring...


Caffè Florian – the historic Venetian café, the book, and its perfume
Dear readers, with the previous blog about a historic elegant restaurant in Paris, I somehow have another one in mind which I’ve been...


Maxim’s de Paris – the historic Parisian restaurant, the book, and its perfume
Dear readers, I don’t even remember exactly when, it was a long time ago when I started to develop an interest in historic art objects...