Re-Watching Metropolitan
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
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
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
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.”
An Unexpected Award in Elegance
Mr. Chris Cox of Easy and Elegant Life was kind enough to nominate me for his “Smart and Stylish” award earlier this week. If you don’t already read Easy and Elegant Life, fix that right away, and then finish this post.
