Sartorial – Relating to tailoring, clothes or style of dress
Delsey is one of the best known luggage makers in the world. While the company originated back in 1946 courtesy of Emile Delahaye and Seynhaeve brothers (who joined their names to create the Delsey brand), the quality of their bags goes as far back as Read More …
Uniqlo has no doubt become one of the popular unisex clothing shops globally. Back in 1949, In Ube, Yamaguchi, a mens clothing shop operated by Ogori Shoji has been operating in the area. In 1984, the company wanted to create a unisex casual wear store Read More …
In America, we are used to seeing shoe stores such as Foot Locker, Famous Footwear, Finish Line, etc. In Japan, possibly one of the most popular shoe stores to find throughout Japan, especially in Tokyo, in the mega trendy special ward of Shibuya, and that Read More …
As a runner, I believe in compression sleeves and compression socks. Tommie Copper may have had a difficult situation last December with the FTC ruling due to their advertising practices of compression technology, but one shouldn’t count out compression socks or sleeves. If anything, you’ll Read More …
When it comes to products, in America, Burt’s Bees is one that is well known. The story of the founding of Burt’s Bees goes back in 1984. According to the Burt’s Bees website, when Maine artist Roxanne Quimby was hitchhiking home, she was picked up Read More …
In Japan, you come across several men’s fashion magazines. And one of my favorite publications is UOMO. Combining Japanese and European fashion, the magazine showcases various styles but also showcases your normal everyday people on the street and showcases the brands that they are sporting. Read More …
I’ll be truthful, I have not been aware of the Technomarine watch brand. As a watch collector and owner, I have done my fair share of watch reviews on Amazon and so, I was curious about the Technomarine TM-115174 Cruise BluRay. As a fashion watch, Read More …
I have often been asked by family and friends on how I prevent watch strap irritation. As a person who collects watches and also wears a watch to track my steps or for GPS or Heart Rate tracking, I have had problems in the past Read More …
I have discussed my bias towards LACOSTE clothing. 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 …
Back in 1949, Kihachiro Onitsuka created Onitsuka Co., Ltd. Onitsuka manufactured basketball shoes in Kobe, Hyoga prefecture and would created various Olympics style shoes from the 50’s through ’70s. But it’s his Mexico 66 design (first introduced during the pre-olympic trials for the 1968 Olympic Read More …
In 1965, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in Sun Valley, Idaho. The company would be known for creating the first-ever goggle with a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. Back in the day, Dr. Bob Smith, a dentist by trade, would create goggles using Read More …
While Tokyo typically has the distinction of people who enjoy being surrounded by the concrete jungle, there are those who love to escape to the outdoors. Those who would rather go camping, biking, hiking, trail running, and simply loving the beauty of what the outdoor Read More …
There was a time when I would to go to Japan and select dress shoes and socks, until I realize that stairs in Japan have quickly become my arch-rival. From carrying your multiple luggage, your travel bag/backpack and when going to the subway or train, Read More …
I had the opportunity to use the MagnoGrip Pro Utility Magnetic Gloves on a worksite and also doing work at home. I have large hands, so was glad to know that size Large was good enough to fit on my hands. They fit perfectly and Read More …
One of choices I made when I was younger was to treat watches similarly to how I treat clothing and shoes. And what I mean by that is that in my life, wearing the same shoes, wearing the same jacket, wearing the same hat, wearing Read More …
As I was perusing for winter jackets for 2016, there were a few things I was looking for. It had a hood that was removable Worked well in the elements, in my case, rain, wind and cold temperatures Good number of pockets And… the jacket Read More …
Are you a person into scarves (or Kremer, Muffler, neck-wraps)? According to wikipedia (so not sure how accurate this is), one of the origins of the scarf was as far back in ancient Rome in order to keep clean. Back then it was called a Read More …