Shell Cordovan: Inside Out
The idea of shell cordovan always intrigued me. It’s durable, self-healing, shiny, and it doesn’t crease. The color (and shine) first...
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- Aug 13
- 6 min
My Shoe Journey: From Faux Leather to Bespoke
In 2013 I started to willingly wear leather shoes. Nine years later, I am awaiting delivery of my first bespoke shoes. Along the way, I...
- Jun 19
- 5 min
Frames, Shades, and Identity: The Moscot Lemtosh Review
Whether by design or accident, what we put on somewhat defines us; it becomes part of our identity. This is even truer for things that we...
- Feb 28
- 7 min
Sartoria Dalcuore Suit Review
On 28 February 2021, exactly one year ago, we heard the heartbreaking news of the passing of Master Tailor Luigi “Gigi” Dalcuore, founder...
- Feb 11
- 7 min
Sagara Regent Review
Sagara has been producing handwelted boots since 2010, which is a relatively long time for Indonesian bootmakers. Back in 2014 when I...
- Aug 1, 2021
- 6 min
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Review
Seiko released the original Cocktail Time – the SARB065 – for the Japanese domestic market in 2010. While I’ve always had an interest in...
- Mar 31, 2021
- 16 min
The Wedding Suit: Our Take on the Complete Wedding Ensemble
As two married men (with each other’s wives), we thought we’d compile our thoughts on wedding suits. While our friends and families do...
- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
Dressing Up Shorts
Heat is one of my worst enemies, and wearing shorts is one of the best ways for me to keep cool. However, looking smart with shorts is a...
- Mar 5, 2021
- 4 min
The Q Timex Pepsi Snoopy: Why I Bought It
It’s been two years since Timex unveiled the Q Timex Reissue. It’s been hyped and overhyped. I’ve considered buying it, but I’d be lying...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
Fortuna Shoes Resoling and After Sales Services: A Review
One of the main reasons we invest in welted shoes is the ability to resole them. Since I first delved into welted shoes, I’ve resoled two...