My Modern Darcy

Dear readers, the arrival of Valentine’s season brings to my mind a holiday movie that I watched in Christmas not long ago: “A Biltmore Christmas”. This romantic film tells the story of an accidental time-travel encounter between a young, beautiful screenwriter from the present day, Lucy (played by actress Bethany Joy Lenz), and a dashing, heart‑throb Hollywood actor, Jack (played by actor Kristoffer Polaha), in the mid‑1940s. The movie enchants not only with its story and

Dear readers, speaking of green and beautiful books from my previous blog, I cannot help thinking about another new title that has climbed to the top of my “to-have” list this season, especially if you are looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, or for places in Paris where you can shop for a special present. Those of you who have been following my blog will probably know that I have written about the work of Parisian artist, designer, and lifestyle boutique owner, Mr. Marin

Dear readers, as the holiday season approaches, selecting a thoughtful Christmas gift as a gentleman becomes an art in itself. A well-chosen present not only reflects your knowledge, refined taste, and sensitivity toward sophisticated elegance but also delivers an unexpected, unforgettable delight to your loved ones, adding a magical touch to the festive harmony. Speaking of gifts, have you considered your Christmas shopping ideas yet? If you seek a gift that is simple, ta

Dear readers, decades ago when I was studying French in an evening school after work, it was an exhausting experience, yet, I vividly remember one class that left me uplifted and energized, my French teacher shared a hilarious anecdote about the vacation habits of the French from the north: how they would travel to the south of France, disrupt the locals and environment, return home, and then complain about how undesirable the south and its people were. While the class laugh

Dear readers, I was recently captivated by a YouTube channel created by a Paris-based Japanese couple who meander through this City of...

Dear readers, about a month ago, I stopped by a luxurious shopping mall where a grand Dior pop-up store was erected in the central...

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...

Dear readers, following my previous blog about a historic Venetian café, let us continue celebrating Venetian art and culture as I bring...

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...

Dear readers, did anyone of you watch the TV show “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld”? I first noticed the show because of the German-Spanish...