Sartorial – Relating to tailoring, clothes or style of dress
It began back in 1971 when Stephen and Jimmy Tsukayama founded Hawaiian Island Creations, a small surf shop in Kailua on Oahu’s Windward shore. For me growing up, Hawaiian Island Creations was no doubt one of the coolest brands and the company is known for Read More …
Hurley was founded in 1979 by Bob Hurley as the company was known as Hurley Sufboards/International Pro Designs. Bob was a well-known surfboard shaper in Southern California and was instrumental in licensing the US rights to Billabong (back then the company was an Australian surf Read More …
Back in the ’90s, I used to have these cool shorts from Billabong and man, I miss those years when Billabong rocked the arch logo (which is making a comeback). For me, while Billabong has gone through changes over the decades, the signature Billabong arch Read More …
Gents of London is a traditional barbershop and male grooming brand located close to Angel Islington, Kings Cross, Clerkenwell and Farringdon in London. Known to be specialists in men’s hair and suppliers of London’s best-loved hairstyling range, the company sells numerous products, all made in Read More …
The Alister for Men’s Pomade Classic (Strong Hold) is the latest product I have tried from the company. For those not familiar with Alister products, they tend to be pheroboosted ala plant-based pheromone boosters which many believe in its power of attraction. What’s interesting is Read More …
When it comes to work boots, KEEN is one of the best brands out there. Based in Portland, Oregon, KEEN was founded back in 2003 by Martin Keen and Rory Fuerst and its founder is well-known for creating the Newport Sandals and later got into Read More …
I’ve been looking for a sunscreen that provides UVA/UVB protection and discovered NEUTRIHERBS Sunscreen SPF50 Vitamin C Sunscreen Lotion which provides both Vitamin E and Vitamin C and happens to also be SPF50. This suntan lotion has zinc oxide, antioxidant-rich botanicals and plant derived stem Read More …
If there is one surf brand that I have consistently worn since I was in high school, it’s Billabong. Billabong is an Australian surf company which was founded in the Golden Coast, Queensland in 1973 by Gordon and Rena Merchant and the name is derived Read More …
Abbot Kinney Apothecary is a company which crafts its hair products in Los Angeles. The company sells two products, their Men’s 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash and their Beard Oil. I’m reviewing the Tea Tree Men’s 3-in-1 Shampoo (also available is their Energizing Citrus Read More …
When the weather gets warmer, I start moving towards wearing boardshorts. As a kid who surfed, I have always loved wearing boardshorts but I could only get a pair or two as boardshorts were (and still are) a bit expensive. I remember family talking about Read More …
I’ve been utilizing Bioré pore cleaning strips for a long time and I have introduced it to the family. Now, this is a product that people in my family are using, yes including me. While these have pink, green and people may think it’s all Read More …
After reviewing another Woodstock footwear product, I couldn’t wait to try their Woodstock Jimmy Engineered Leather Slides. Please note that I am reviewing the black leather and note the Taupe worn-out look version. For the most part, these are casual slippers not mean to walk Read More …
I have worn cork sandals from a very popular brand since I was a teenager, but recently I have decided to give the Woodstock Vintage Brand New York Beau Cork Sandals a try. Featuring rugged brown engineered leather slides, soft cork bed sole and high Read More …
As a big silent film fan and fan of the 1920’s/1930’s, I occasionally will dress up for events in relation to that era. And a Gatsby hat is a must! Gatsby hats are often iffy when you see it on Amazon, some look great but Read More …
There are times where things happen and may you have burned your fingers, got a cut, got a splinter in your finger or something where it makes it difficult to play the guitar or ukulele. I have big hands, so I got an XL and Read More …