Category Archives: Tips

When It Comes To Leather… Bottega Veneta

by horsley owen Posted on May 31, 2015

Myself, along with my better half, were on the topic of weekends away earlier this week and the usual places came up in conversation…Paris, Budapest, Marrakesh, Milan and not to mention Venice. That then got me thinking, what designers am … Continue reading →

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A.P.C. – From The City Of Romance, Get Some Love In Your Life

by singleton jack Posted on May 24, 2015

What’s Paris famous for? Well, if you look past the obvious being the Eiffel Tower, you’ll know it’s regarded as the city of love. The tranquility, class and style of the place is demonstrated by Parisian artists and it’s no exception from … Continue reading →

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That Everyday Workhorse

by horsley owen Posted on May 20, 2015

If someone stopped you in the street and asked you to pick a single top or shirt that you’d have to wear for rest of you life, what would you say? Now granted, each to their own and everyone has … Continue reading →

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Short And Sharp : Tailored Shorts

by horsley owen Posted on May 13, 2015

Now, tailored shorts are indeed something we have glossed over in the past. What was it? A summer or two ago… well what with my back garden looking all the more friendly with the Sunday afternoon sun and half of … Continue reading →

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I’ll Give You A Penny For Them – Penny Loafers

by singleton jack Posted on May 9, 2015

Fed up of your elderly relatives saying you can’t buy anything for a penny nowadays? Back in their day, a penny would get you a newspaper, a bottle of coke, a pack of pork scratchings and still have change for … Continue reading →

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The Original Car Shoe

by horsley owen Posted on May 5, 2015

There are only a handful of shoes I would expect an Italian gentleman to be wearing as he steps out of his 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California on Lake Como. Famously known for the tiny rubber nubs that are often … Continue reading →

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Travelling in style…the only luggage you can live with!

by horsley owen Posted on November 17, 2014

We’re on the topic of serious haulage here, now I’m not pussy footing around with a few t-shirts, one pair of shoes and a wash bag, this is serious carrying capabilities we’re talking about. I have no idea about you … Continue reading →

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A Real Winter Warmer – The Fleece

by singleton jack Posted on November 13, 2014

Me and Owen had been mulling over this one for some time. In fact it was 3 months! But, seriously as the winter has drawn in, we have not only been getting colder, but too lacking in a warm and … Continue reading →

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A forty minute reflection on life.

by horsley owen Posted on August 26, 2014

So how often do you and the boys get together? Not enough I hear you all say, your woman keeps you under strict lock and key? I mean that’s not bloody surprising as they all do that…well so I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Man, This Watch is Built Like a Tank! – The Cartier Tank Watch

by singleton jack Posted on August 22, 2014

So as you probably know by now, Me and Owen love a good time piece. We’ll more than likely talk about them all day, spotting a intriguing piece or two on Daily Watch or in the latest GQ magazine that comes through my … Continue reading →

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