Half-zip wallet from Comme des Garcons

A compact wallet is very much practicable especially if you use a separate card holder. This half-zip wallets from Comme des Garcons possess minimalist design with masculine element that perfectly fits in your trousers or shirt pocket!

The half-zip wallet from Comme des Garcons is made in Spain accented with tonal zip fastening.

H&M: Maison Martin Margiela Re-edition

I am suspecting that there will be long queues outside H&M stores on November 15 because of outcome of the creative collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela. These are some of the pieces that will charm your wardrobe this season:

Gazette Mood - Halloween Party

For those who are not going to attend any balls or parties this halloween, there are other alternatives of riding on this occasion in casuals. These pieces from John Galliano add up to your list of available options.

Lupetto sweater with skull

Savile Row's New Sartorial Neighbor - Alexander Mcqueen's first menswear boutique

The tailoring territory of London, Savile Row, finally welcomed its new neighbor. Alexander Mcqueen's first store solely dedicated to men has finally opened.

Union of Paisley-Prints, Color and More - ETRO

A plain white canvas without prints or dash of color can be boring. Etro is an Italian luxury house known for its vibrant and elegant prints in various hues and colors. These are some of the picks for this season.

Mercurio Paisley-Print Slim-Fit Velvet Blazer

Y oh why - YSL Full Grain Leather Holdall Bag

I have seen in many celebrity women being chased and snapped by the paparazzis in their Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Chyc Cabas bags.

The distinct "Y" shaped clasp and panel obviously does the talking for these bags of timeless elegance and style.

For men who are in love with the "Y" bag, YSL created its masculine version in the form of holdall bag.

This is crafted of black full grain leather from 100% calfskin.

60 long years of functional and creative furniture design - BOCONCEPT Collection 2013

If I will have a chance to have my own pad, most of the major furniture pieces would come from BOCONCEPT. I am attracted to its urban Danish designs. BOCONCEPT maintains its own production in its origins, Denmark. At present there are almost 260 stores in almost 59 countries around the world which have grown from its humble beginnings since 1952.

At present, BOCONCEPT is known for its strong commitment to functional, creative and affordable furniture pieces worth of homeowner's pride. Here are some of the snapshots I took while roaming (and sometimes sitting on the display couch) inside the store.

The carpet pattern is in harmony with the white dining furniture pieces.

Picasso, Buffet, Warhol, Botero and an Apple

Recently, I went to an art gallery to indulge myself and awaken my artist's senses. I was truly inspired the moment I get to see some works of Picasso, Buffet, Botero, Warhol and an apple.:-)

Say it LOUD - Designer names

I thought sharing this list of designer names with corresponding pronunciations would be a good source of fun yet informative form of linguistic exercise. This is not comprehensive but long enough to entertain you by following the PRO-NUHN-ZI-EY-SCHON (pronunciation).:-)

Trust me, this is a good speech exercise! My favorites include DOLE-chay and gab-BON-a AND Comb day gar-SON. So, EHN-ZHOY! :-)

Alessandro Dell'Acqua: Ala-SAND-roe del-LA-kwa

Ann Demeulemeester: ann DEH-moo-lah-MEE-ster

Bottega Veneta: BO-teg-a VEN-eta

Burberry Prorsum: BUR-bur-ree proar-SOME

Comme des Garçons: Comb day gar-SON

Dior Homme: dee-OAR OM

Dolce & Gabbana: DOLE-chay and gab-BON-a

Dries Van Noten: DREEZE van KNOW-ten

DSquared2: DEE squared

Givenchy: Zshee-VON-she

Gucci: GOO-chi

Hedi Slimane: Eddy slim-MAHN

Hermès: AIR-mehz

• The hipster travel emporium Flight 001 should be pronounced as "Flight One."

John Varvatos: John var-VAY-toes

Junya Watanabe: JUNE-ya Wah-TAH-nah-bay

Kris Van Assche: Chris van-ASH

Lanvin: lon-VAUN

Louis Vuitton: loo-E vo-WE-ton

Maison Martin Margiela: MAZE-on Mar-TIN mar-GEL-a

Moschino: mo-SKEEN-o

Raf Simons: rauph SEE-mon

Salvatore Ferragamo: Sal-va-TOH-reh Fair-a-GAH-moe

Veronique Branquinho: Ve-ro-NEEK BRANG-kee-no

Versace: ver-SAH-chay

Yohji Yamamoto: YO-jee ya-MA-moto

Yves Saint Laurent: EVE Sane-LOR-aunt

Zegna: ZANE-ya

The above is definitely a very useful reference.:-)

Cheers!


Source: Valet mag

The road to gentlemanliness

The word "Gentleman" connotes a higher level of expectation that hardly can be undermined.    Most of the time, such word is rather used as a suggestion instead of a description to whoever it is attributed to. The continuous exercise of the so called gentlemanliness will likely lead to one thing - perfection of character.

This may sound ambitious but of course, this is achievable through optimism, rehearsal and proper guide.