• High Five: Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash

    Are you one of those germaphobe types? See, I know you. And you’ll love Aesop’s Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash. I’m not even going to try to hide my confidence (even if that was quite a statement). Because it’s simple. This is the best hand wash I have ever used, and definitely the best you’ve ever used …

  • Hermès Ulysse Leather Notebook

    I think we can agree that anything Hermès is worth writing about. I mean luxury is always worth writing about, non? But let’s contextualize. At this stage I’d say it’s best to re-cap how Hermès effortlessly evokes feelings escapism and endless travel. Voyages of the imagination – remember how much you loved riding a bike on Lake Como? …

  • Oil Your Face: Shu Uemura Skin Purifier

    This is going to be weird. I mean why add oil to your face, right? Wrong. Do it. Shu Uemura’s Skin Purifier is the answer. At this stage you’re probably thinking: so how did this all happen? Well let’s just say unexpected sleepovers result in unexpected skincare routines – Noxzema was definitely involved (not to mention …

  • Breezy Living

    A recent return to California has meant several things: 1.) better weather, 2.) delicious guacamole, and 3.) chill-dressing. So your probably thinking – what on earth is chill-dressing? Well, it’s not the same as dressing-down or being hyper-casual (which usually involves some type of cashmere sweat-suit) per se. For me it’s all about wide-cut slouchy pants and loose-fitted …

  • The Perfect Gift: John Derian

    Finding the perfect gift is akin to an intense session at Soul Cycle: it’s hard work, but always completely worth the effort. And yes, we all know gifts should be personal, beautiful, practical and reflective of both the receiver and giver. But sometimes you find yourself at a loss, roaming Barneys and thinking “this spatula …

  • Prime Cut – Fur and Menswear

    While spring is T-minus 16 days away, you can never really be too prepared for next winter. It’s a matter of basic instinct. Squirreling away your nuts, so to speak. Not unlike the nuts-thing, wearing fur is a primeval instinct too, and judging by Sharon Stone’s infamous leg-cross I’d say I’m on to something (too …

  • Leathery Love: Alexander Wang

    I‘d say leather pants have come a long way since Ross wore a pair on an episode of Friends. That is to say, I hope so. Over the past few seasons we have seen a progressive rise in leather trouser-power. There was Acne, Bottega Venetta, Hermès (swoon), and of course Versace (didn’t Donatella basically invent them?). But in terms of …