The First Thing You See

Quite a grandiose feel to Salvatore Ferragamo's 2011/2012 Autumn/Winter Men's Collection. A tailored 1970's line-up lavished with trench coats, military jackets, pimp hats and sunglasses.

The look at 6:10 owns it.

The Club's Cocktails

Pulling from the pre-Prohibition era for inspiration is Carroll Garden's own 'Clover Club.'  An establishment that seems to more than satisfy the locals of this Brooklyn quartier.  Clover Club does not just stop at the candle lit tables, the rustic wooden bar, draping curtains or the fireplace back room to cover the minimal requirement for their themed approach.  The Club keeps the local Dr. David Wondrich in mind, an expert in antique cocktails and history of American cocktails, to further their integrity.  Fitting songs like 'Sheik of Araby,' 'Tears' ou 'Chattanooga Stomp' are not present at The Club because that would be too intelligent.  However, music popular among the indie, Brooklyn crowd fills the ears of the patrons. As if one could predict it the appearance of the mixologist at The Club are vested, sleeves rolled up, tattooed and facial haired gentlemen constructing American classic cocktails.  Do not get the wrong idea this place is satisfying.

My Little Secret

Burrowed in Little Italy, around the corner from Chinatown and just down the block from Nolita is the newfangled 'The Mulberry Project.' After scaling down a flight of unlit stairs one arrives at an unmarked and apparently an impassable door.  At this point one decides to chose wisely and push themselves through the door into the subterranean. Black is the shade and red the color of The Mulberry Project. A classically shaped bar with red steel stools, fruit stuffed into bowls and tables with black leather seating helps set the mood. It's an establishment that revolves around the bartender's choice. Speak of a spirit, or cocktail and the rest is out of grasp.  The bartenders will emphasize the fresh fruit, which takes a shotgun seat in the cocktails. When the hours drift, the atmosphere develops, and the alcohol will take control.

Bliss

Following Suit

Man has lost his identity. Sophistication, elegance, style and confidence display a social abnormality.  As the world condenses, it is more apparent that the men that live by these standards must have been selected.

“Good has but one style; evil a thousand.”

Balzac

you Are so beautiful, you Are so nice, you Are so bubbly

Sincerely,

Christian et Nathalie Chaussard

Pelago

Living in Chicago's Raffaello Hotel is Pelago Ristorante. Chef Mauro Mafrici is on key and unlocks many doors to a fine Italian cuisine experience with a multifold of Italians wines. It is simple and classic done well.  The mixture of whites and blues are accented by dim lighting in a dining-room composed of many nooks.  Upon entrance is a five seat bar equipped with only Italian wines, one bartender and zero televisions.  A man can often be seen hovering the bar and hostess stand between his trips to the kitchen. Always a perspired brow and a smile, it could be no one else other than Mauro.

 

Se Souvenir Maintentant

Remember Now by Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel Short Movie)


An avid Chanelist that just so happens to be a dear friend was keen enough to bring this picture show to me and now, to you.

Un Nouvel Amour

(Ex)clusivity

‘Less Is More’ Is Mattering Most

Our societal romance is gone. Technology has replaced or ruined it, formality is a rarity, confrontation has been at an absence and all the other mysteries in life are melting like ice caps. Everything has shrunk and can fit into one's pocket. There needs to be a focus.  Americans hate being told no because it is offensive to their psyche. The word no sets boundaries, creates a culture, promotes a separation, emphasises class, luck, hard work and connections.  Nothing is exciting if everyone can have it or see it.

A recent spread by the New York Times focused on Mr. Tom Ford and his ideals of scaling back, simplicity, and exclusivity.