Ode to the resort palace in Antibes – “Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc: Cap d'Antibes”by François Simon (2007)
Dear readers, summer invariably conjures visions of the French Riviera — the enchanting Mediterranean coastline, the invigorating sea...
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),...
Majestic elegance of Highgrove Gardens – “Daphne Bouquet” by Penhaligon’s
Dear readers, what could be more luxurious than completing a refined summer ensemble with a touch of sumptuous fragrance? Imagine a...
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...
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;...
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,...
