Sartorial – Relating to tailoring, clothes or style of dress
While one can find the Ralph Lauren store on Omotesando quite easily, there is another Ralph Lauren (a Polo by Ralph Lauren) shop nearby, this one in Cat St. Literally a few blocks across the street from the Omotesando Store will take you to Polo Read More …
Back in 1993, Tomoaki “NIGO” Nagao founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE) in Ura-Harajuku. With nearly two dozen stores in Japan which include BAPE, BAPE Pirate, BAPE Kids, BAPexclusive Aoyama and BAPexclusive Kyoto. But before he founded BAPE, he was an editor and stylist for “Popeye” Read More …
I have numerous bags in my home. One to hold my bodyboard and fins, another my surfboard and another for my skimboards. But I have been looking for a bag that can hold on to numerous fins and my wetsuit and one that can hold Read More …
I tend to wear a few shoe brands and when it comes to Sneakers, my closet is primarily Adidas-driven. When I was in Tokyo, I visited the Adidas Originals store in Roppongi and I was literally in Adidas heaven! I had to check out the Read More …
I have been on the look out for industrial work shoes that are solidly built. Durable boots that have no easy separation from the shoe and its sole and where stitching is well done. But shoes that are stylish and would match the pants I Read More …
Casio announced in January the latest model in the RANGEMAN G-SHOCK Master of G series, “GPR-B1000″. Two models are planning to be released on March 9th, a black and khaki version for Y100,000 in Japan/$800+ in the US. The GPR-B1000 was announced at CES 2018 Read More …
Jun Takahashi is one of my favorite Japanese fashion designers and the man responsible for the brand UNDERCOVER. Jun was the vocalist of the cover band “Tokyo Sex Pistols” and his role model was Vivienne Westwood (fashion designer best known for bringing modern punk and Read More …
For those wanting Norelco quality but at an affordable price, the Philips Norelco Shaver 9400 is the baby brother of the 9700. The 9400 has the V-Track Precision Blades, AquaTec Wet/Dry for those who prefer to shave with a wet or dry face, you get Read More …
I have reviewed several hybrid smartwatches and as a watch enthusiast, I also recommend Fossil for those who are starting out with purchasing of watches, wanting it to be stylish but also are not as willing to spend over a $125 on a watch. But Read More …
Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America and located in Alaska. It is also the name of an independent retail store along with Trailblazer in Southern New England. Stores that cater to outdoor brands such as The North Face, Timberland, Keen, Merrell, Astral, Read More …
In 1974, the sportswear company Hi-Tec Sports was founded by Frank Van Wezel in England before relocating to Amsterdam, Netherlands. While his love for squash and tennis would lead to Wezel’s involvement in the sports shoe industry and introducing the first specialist squash shoe, the Read More …
Back in the ’80s, owning a “Members Only” jacket made you part of the cool crew! Yes, I had a gray Members Only jacket (yeah, like the dude in the final episode of “The Sopranos”) minus the ’80s perm but hey, those were the times. Read More …
I have reviewed several Skagen watches on my blog and one of the things I tend to emphasize is that Skagen watches are now known for their lightness, stylish design but also being affordable quartz watches. As a watch enthusiast, I also recommend Skagen for Read More …
As I prepare for my trip next month back to Japan, one thing I want to nip on the bud is the socks I will be bringing. Each time I travel, I learn more about what socks to bring and not bring and last year, Read More …
I’ve been looking for a lightweight hiking shoe to bring with me when I travel overseas and although I would like another waterproof boot, I have one already and the reason why I’m not bringing it along is that it’s quite heavy and wasn’t the Read More …
When it comes to backpacks to carry your laptop and gaming gear (or any gear), the Acer Predator Gaming Utility Backpack offers you a lot of space but also protection for your gear. The case will allow for a 17″ laptop (or 17″ Acer Predator) Read More …
Located in Cat Street in Harajuku is the store, SHIPS. With a history that goes as far back as 1970, SHIPS began as “MIURA” which sold imported casual clothing. In 1975, MIURA & SONS opened their Shibuya store which was followed by the SHIPS Ginza Read More …