

A gracious conversation with Catherine Soulas-Baron - Founder of Le Savoir-Vivre, Academy of Etiquette & Modern Manners
Dear readers, as the world has entered into a dress-down culture since more than a decade ago, thanks to the new dress code brought in by...


Olfactory beauty and obsession - “Perfume: Joy, Scandal, Sin” by Richard Stamelman (2006)
Dear readers, this March is all about perfume; firstly, the annual perfume expo, Esxence, is just held earlier this month in Milan, then,...


An artisanal conversation with Muki Hasani - Founder and bespoke tailor of Muki Bespoke, Barcelona
Dear readers, while the latest edition of Pitti Uomo is just over about a month ago, as a classic menswear enthusiast, it’s quite...


Viennese dark beauty – Waltz N°1 Moll by Carl Suchy & Söhne
Dear readers, for those of you who are luxury timepiece collectors and connoisseurs, will you consider to make a trip to Geneva this...


Sartorial precision - new shirt collection by Lawton, London
Dear readers, Valentine’s day is just over, but I did receive a wonderful surprise right before that day, nothing romantic but definitely...


An artisanal conversation with Wataru Shimamoto, Japanese bespoke shoemaker ORMA, Kamakura
Dear readers, previously I had done a Q&A with a Japanese bespoke shoemaker who based in Munich, and I’ve been thinking of doing this...


New retro-classic – CODE41 Moon INCEPTION timepiece, Lausanne
Dear readers, a couple of weeks ago I received an invitation to a prestigious watch event, but ironically, the invite is pretty secretive...


Tribute to French stencil – “A year in the French style” by Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin
Dear readers, back in year 2017, I have written a blog about the French artisan paper and printing house, Antoinette Poisson, and...


Breathtaking tournament and Alpine glamour - St. Moritz Snow Polo Jan 2024
Dear readers, did you all have a great time over the Christmas celebration? I hope so, but let’s keep the momentum going since it’s only...


Unique treasure troves – “Extraordinary Collections” by Marin Montagut
Dear readers, while Christmas is only a couple of days away, how’s your Christmas gift shopping so far this year? Did you really find...