The Way, Not The What

The Way, Not The What

Feb 16, 2011 | No Comments

The internet is full of product guides; some are great, and some not so much.  But, while one group of editors may tell you to pull up your trousers and throw on a blue blazer and another group to tuck those trousers into your boots or grab some fingerless gloves, some things remain the same whichever style you choose.

Re-Watching Metropolitan

Re-Watching Metropolitan

Feb 14, 2011 | No Comments

I’ve seen Whit Stillman’s masterpiece-of-manners a few times, but I rewatched it this weekend and particularly enjoyed it.  If you haven’t seen it, do so as soon as you can.  I promise you won’t regret it.  It’s on Netflix instant queue if you have it.

An Enjoyable Distraction from Esquire

An Enjoyable Distraction from Esquire

Feb 11, 2011 | No Comments

Sometimes procrastination is the best motivation.  While desperately resisting the pressure to just suck it up and write that paper I have looming, I hunkered down and watched the entire Esquire series Manufacture

Mid-Week Movie – Kind Hearts and Coronets

Mid-Week Movie – Kind Hearts and Coronets

Feb 9, 2011 | One Comment

This week has been busy, and as a break I treated myself to a glass of port and 1949′s Kind Hearts and Coronets.  Alec Guiness plays about 90% of the characters, and to great avail.  The film has a Wildean wit, with an Edwardian flair.  Needless to say, I enjoyed it.

On Heritage as Such

On Heritage as Such

Feb 7, 2011 | No Comments

As I have mentioned before, the last few weeks have seen a slew of fashion shows and events, and the onslaught of yet another season’s trends and particulars.  But, oddly, one of the things making a statement these last few fashion cycles is the notion of the “heritage brand.”