The tailored black-tie suit is perhaps the pinnacle of all formal garments, which can be traced back to court dressing in Britain in the 17th century. For women, the tailored suit came in the form of ‘riding habits’ in the 1600s, but ‘pantsuits’ for women were once illegal—which still admittedly sends stabbing signals down my spine in the form of hypothetical peacocks poking menacingly at my lumbar vertebrae each time the topic is brought to the fore. Read More

There’s probably a holy grail style guide floating out there banning words like chic, Parisian chic, reinvented, authentic from being used—unless ironically. Then the French New Wave comes along and we momentarily forget the rules because Chic makes a brief comeback, and she’s brought Parisian along with her donning sophisticated stripes. Read More

A trip to Scotland! Delving into the true meaning of craftsmanship, character and a meticulous eye for detail at Barrie Knitwear, suppliers of Chanel knitwear. Read More

Stirring the senses on a speedy trip to Paris with Cartier to behold L’Envol - a perfume inspired by ambrosia/mead and rounded with honey notes and balmy facets. Read More

Quietude and solitude: When life gives you lemons you make lemonade and hope to god you'll make enough money for a flight & board at the Conrad Maldives. Read More

flâneur noun fla·neur \flä-‘nәr\ Stroller, lounger, saunterer, or loafer; the man of leisure, the idler, the urban explorer, the connoisseur of the street. Forever sweeping the streets with curiosity, and the cat lives on. Read More