Campari, A Better Bitters

Campari, A Better Bitters

Posted by: on Jul 29, 2011 | No Comments

When the warm weather roles around, I put down the smokey stuff and pick up Campari.  Bitter, dry, refreshing, and low in alcohol, I can’t think of a better summer refresher than this classic Italian spritzer.

Thinking Through the Double Monk

Thinking Through the Double Monk

Posted by: on Jul 25, 2011 | No Comments

I love the double monkstrap just as much as the next guy.  But what I don’t like is the fashiony herd-mentality that has put all bi-buckled shoes under a blanket label and everyone and their mother pining for a pair.  Any pair.  Come on guys, let’s be a little more particular than that.

Rus et Urbs – Logsdail Classic

Rus et Urbs – Logsdail Classic

Posted by: on Jul 22, 2011 | 3 Comments

A few weeks ago I spoke with Leonard Logsdail about his experiences as one of the world’s finest bespoke tailors.  But this week Len gave me a look at another side of his business, his line of clothing and accessories for the sporting life – Logsdail Classic.

Edward Green – Going to MRket

Edward Green – Going to MRket

Posted by: on Jul 20, 2011 | No Comments

As everyone probably knows by now, it’s show week in New York city, with (capsule), MRket, and a few other scattered shows around the city.  While perusing MRket yesterday, it wasn’t anything new or revolutionary that caught my eye.  Instead it was the traditional, fantastic shoes of Edward Green that had me mesmerized.

The Elegant Simplicity of Sou Sou

The Elegant Simplicity of Sou Sou

Posted by: on Jul 18, 2011 | No Comments


Sou Sou might sounds more like a children’s television show than a brand to watch, but I assure you they add a touch of the playfulness of the former to the gravity of the later.  They’re based in Kyoto, Japan, and while they also make an array of tabi shoes and kimono sleeve shirts, I’m going to skip over those and focus on the handkerchiefs.