Bernard Boutet de Monvel — the French painter & fashion illustrator, the book, and his artworks
Dear readers, following my last blog post about a menswear artist, I’d like to continue this topic by introducing another remarkable...
J.C. Leyendecker — the artist, the book, and his artworks
Dear readers, beyond men’s fashion, we often find ourselves drawn to the elements that surround it: magazines (both online and print),...
Haute couture legacy revisited – "Worth: Inventing Haute Couture" Exhibition, Paris
Dear readers, this time of year always reminds me of Paris, where every summer brings a style, or fashion-related exhibition that...
Stohrer Paris — the historic Parisian pâtisserie, and the book
Dear readers, July is a month to celebrate French culture, especially since France’s national day was just yesterday, so let’s keep the...
François Coty – the French perfumer and businessman, the book, and his perfume
Dear readers, in the world of refined menswear, many of us tend to gravitate toward the designer and the tailor behind a brand, whether...
Artisanal beauty of a white shirt – Bourrienne Paris X, Paris
Dear readers, what do you consider the most essential piece in a gentleman’s wardrobe? To me, it is always a well-tailored, crisp white...
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 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...
