Sartorial – Relating to tailoring, clothes or style of dress
As many airlines are becoming more strict with their rules for check-in luggage and many luggage companies are now including the +2 to their dimensions, it’s becoming less practical to use a 28″-32″ expandable spinner luggage. The most important thing to remember when purchasing luggage Read More …
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
I have told the story to many friends and associates of how I am afraid to bring technology near a beach area. Somehow tiny sand particles get embedded and I have destroyed an iPod and digital cameras at the beach. I tried to keep them Read More …
In 1898, the company known as “Saucony” was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on the high banks of Saucony Creek. The company’s current logo refers to Saucony Creek’s constant flow with the boulders lining in it’s creek bed. In 1960, the company was bought by Hyde Read More …
You are in the market for luggage as you are planning to travel. But what key things should one know before purchasing luggage? 1. STAY AWAY FROM 28″ OR HIGHER LUGGAGE This will shock some people that I start off with this because I own Read More …
For those who are first time travelers and those who have traveled internationally before, there is always a concern about the weight of our luggage and what is allowable by the airline company. A few airline companies have lowered their maximum size limit which makes Read More …
Having own a good number of COACH leather bags, I needed a messenger and also with a color I didn’t own. So, the COACH Sullivan Small Messenger Shoulder Bag (Leather/Midnight Denim) was what I have been looking for. The Sullivan features several pockets: two zipper Read More …
I grew up with being taught that belts are there to hold your pants in place. These days, belts are not just for holding our pants up but they are also a wise accessory for the those who are about their own personal style and Read More …
It’s another year and it’s time to get new eyeglasses. I know..I know…it wasn’t long ago when I got my two eyeglasses last year (my Ray-Ban Optics RB 7014 and the MarchonNYC Broadway Downtown M-852), one for whenever I’m reading and one whenever I feel Read More …
Back in 1881, watchmaker Movado was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Achilles Ditesheim. Over a century later, the company was purchased by Gedalio Grinberg, a Cuban born watchmaker who would become the founder and chairman of the Movado Group who would base the company Read More …
As I have been hearing so much talk from friends about visiting Montana de Oro State Park in Los Osos, California…I figured that I better get some water shoes before I head out there. While I still have my surfing booties, because there are jagged Read More …
I’m often asked by friends if Ralph Lauren Polo canvasshoes are worth getting over Converse-related canvas shoes or canvas shoes by other brands and if it’s worth getting because they are made in China. Well, unless you purchase a canvas shoe made with Italian leather Read More …
Back in the late 1930’s, American businessman Vincent De Paul Draddy, who worked for David Crystal Co., wanted to find a name for his menswear. As the story goes, while vacationing in London, Vincent met Jack Izod, a well-respected tailor who happened to be retiring. Read More …
Samuel Friedmann and his company, Gevril Group are best known for owning and managing many brands of watches. While Gevril is a well-known watch brand that has its roots as far back as the 1700’s, the current incarnation of the company is known for its Read More …
For those who are traveling overseas and are concerned about theft, you may want to check out Lewis N Clark’s RFID Luxe Waist Stash or money belt, as many would call it. The version I am reviewing is 1283 and the Luxe version comes with Read More …
Probably one of the catchier looking buildings in the trendy area of Shibuya is the Bershka building and the home of the Bershka retail company. A company that is from Spain (since 1998), Bershka is part of the Spanish Inditex group (which owns Zara, Massimo Read More …
A question I receive a lot is whether I prefer to use a backpack or shoulder bag when traveling. I use both and both have their own positives and negatives. I tend to enjoy using shoulder bags, since I tend to prefer the classy black Read More …