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Ivy Style Book Review

Ivy Style Book Review

by on October 21, 2012

During my last trip to NYC, I had the pleasure to dine with Patricia Mears, Bruce Boyer and Stephen Pulvirent. Of course, our discussion revolved around menswear, and so I learned that Patricia and Bruce [more…]

Hänsel Echo & German Fashion in the 1930′s

Hänsel Echo & German Fashion in the 1930′s

by on October 15, 2012

Recently, I stumbled upon a new fashion magazine that I had never heard of before: Hänsel Echo. Soon, I realized it was in fact a publication of the company Hänsel & Co. A.-G., [more…]

Pierre Arpels Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Pierre Arpels Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels

by on October 11, 2012

Recently, we were honored and excited to be contacted by the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels asking to post a video about the Pierre Arpels watch. On average, we receive 5 or 6 such notes per day, which we usually [more…]

Alfred Sargent Show Review

Alfred Sargent Show Review

by on October 10, 2012

Almost a year ago, I got in touch with Chay Cooper from Alfred Sargent and eventually he sent me a pair of Alfred Sargent 'Moore' shoes in Antique Cherry for review. I was particularly excited about their shoes [more…]

Kaiser Krawatte – Probably Germany’s Tiniest Tie Store

Kaiser Krawatte – Probably Germany’s Tiniest Tie Store

by on September 25, 2012

After our visit to Ruth Sprenger's tailor shop in Vienna, we would like to take you on a tour of a small tie shop in Germany that is packed with all kinds of neckwear - Kaiser Krawatten (Emperor Ties). [more…]

Downton Abbey Suits & Morning Dress

Downton Abbey Suits & Morning Dress

by on September 18, 2012

Just the other day, the 3rd season of the excellent British period drama Downton Abbey kicked off in the UK , and once again, [more…]