

Bottled metamorphosis - Morph Parfum, Naples
Dear readers, there is profound charm in the intangible artistry of perfume, a symphony of scent composed by the talents of master perfumers and visionary creators. With their creative drive, boldness, and innovation, these artists craft fragrances that defy convention, delighting only the most discerning connoisseurs with creations worth coveting and collecting. During my visit to “Explorers by Esxence” at Cosmoprof Asia back in November, I discovered a selection of perfum


From Naples with style – “Rubinacci and the Story of Neapolitan Tailoring” by Nick Foulkes (2011)
Dear readers, further to my previous blog about Italian style and a serendipitous vintage book find, I would like to extend this narrative in this new blog, a stylish sequel for those captivated by the world of Neapolitan tailoring or anyone yearning for a spark of refined inspiration as the festive season approaches. During that same fortuitous vintage book hunt, I uncovered a truly stylish gem - " Rubinacci and the Story of Neapolitan Tailoring ", a volume that invites the


An artisanal conversation with Giuseppe Sannino - Neapolitan bespoke shoemaker, Naples
Dear readers, as lovers and connoisseurs of bespoke shoes, I trust that you have marked your calendar to attend the upcoming World...


A sartorial conversation with Lello Antonelli, Master Tailor of Sartoria Antonelli Napoli
Dear readers, back in about a month ago, I was attending a trunk show of an Italian high fashion brand, which they showcased array of...


New kind of tailoring – PHERES by Narcisa Pheres, Hong Kong
In the world of sartorial menswear, which style is your favorite? Italian, French, British or American? To me, it’s a pretty hard...


Meeting the stylish Neapolitan artisan - Gennaro Annunziata of Chiaia Napoli
Which statement makes the most sense to you? ‘The man made the suit’? Or, ‘The suit made the man’? If I have to pick the answer, it will...

















