For men looking for a summer fragrance that smells wonderful, you can’t go wrong with Yves Saint Laurent’s “L’Homme” Eau de Toilette. The fragrance debuted back in 2006 and was created by Anne Flipo (and has since went on to co-create “L’Homme Sport and “Manifesto Read More …
“The Auteur Theory” and the role of film critics during the ’60s was probably one of the most memorable times for those following cinema. When film critics all over the world looked at cinema beyond just being a movie one would just enjoy at the Read More …
Agnès Varda, a director known for her role in the Rive Gauche (Left Bank Cinema) movement (filmmakers associated with the French New Wave but the directors had different political perspectives – for a more detailed understanding, please click here), began working on her seventh indie Read More …
I recently purchased a double gingham and a tattersall dress shirt from J. Crew. A friend of mine asked me a question if both are gingham? Aside from the checkmarks, both are quite different. Before I go into the differences, my apologies in advance if Read More …
The latest chausettes (socks) that I will be checking out is from LACOSTE. LACOSTE socks feature soft ribbing, reinforced heels and toes and high stretch for high comfort. The socks are often seen on the online site for a pair going for $16.00 and sometimes Read More …
Today I received an e-mail that the Limited Edition BlackWatch Ralph Lauren Polo Team shirts are now available on the online store. For those not familiar with the BlackWatch Polo Team, Ralph Lauren is a sponsor of the team which is owned by American businessman, Read More …
The story of German-American businessman Levi Strauss is very interesting. He founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans and his firm, Levi Strauss & Co., which was founded back in 1853 in San Francisco, California, continues to remain as one of the strongest brands Read More …
I have a bias towards LACOSTE clothing gear. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. “the Read More …
Located at 3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan is Emporio Armani Caffe, one of the two Armani eateries in Japan (the other being the more upper class Armani Ristorante located in the Armani/Ginza Tower). Nestled in the fashion area of Omotesando, Emporio Armani Caffe showcases Italian Read More …
Vanguard is a reputable company when it comes to photo and video-related products for over 26-years and when it comes to tripods, the company’s reputation is partly due to the quality of their tripods. Vanguard has continued to grow as a company and now integrating Read More …
I have reviewed a few Call It Spring boots on my blog before. And they are no doubt great for people on a budget but with that being said, although from ALDO as their line of affordable shoes, these are shoes that you would probably Read More …
In Japan, what kind of film would ever feature a stoic, cool tough former gangster that can whistle or sing a song while guns are pointed at him? The answer is “Tokyo Drifter”, the 1966 film directed by Seijun Suzuki who has earned a worldwide Read More …
From filmmaker Yuri Zhelyabuzhsky, the filmmaker/cinematographer known for his short “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and filmmaker/producer Fyodor Otstep comes a silent comedy from Russia showcasing the complexities of love titled “The Cigarette Girl of Mosselprom” (Papirosnitsa ot Mosselproma). The film which had aged quite a Read More …
I have been wanting a pistol ball head grip for my camera for a while. As much as I wanted the Vanguard version, with my focus on saving money on glass, it means I have to resort to a more economical route and so, my Read More …
AHAVA Dead Sea Water Mineral Hand Cream is an interesting product is the fact that it is made by AHAVA based in the Dead Sea of Israel. The hand cream which is about three inches high utilizes mineral spring water from the dead sea and Read More …