Author archives: Alexander

(Excerpt) Fresh Leaves From the Diary of a Broadway Dandy, by John Denison Vose

Then there is another specimen of a dandy, somewhat different from him, who goes it with a perfect rush. He is sure to be in Broadway as often as one wishes to see him, but how f[...]

Jess Photography - French Talent

For a long time we did not have to present the work of a photographer. This time, I just wanted to show you some pictures taken by Jess. A young woman, French photographer. Talente[...]

Antique typewriters modified to work as USB Keyboards - (Etsy)

This small shop on Etsy sells antique typewriters modified to work as USB Keyboards for PC, Mac, or even iPad Beautiful and original! Look great on your desk ... And handymen[...]

3x1 Denim : How to make a Jean (Video)

We already wrote an article about 3x1 denim. But by visiting their website we found this video. How to make a jean? In pictures and music.

Upcycled vintage objects and Iphone charger station by iasVintage

Traveling on Etsy, I discovered the shop "iasVintage". Especially these recycled objects. Or better, upcycled objects. Old trinkets, old machines, old clocks, etc ... DIY to become[...]

My favorite ZIPPO Lighters

Some lighters. My favorite Zippo from the 2012-2013 catalog.

General Knot - Handmade bow ties using fine vintage and deadstock fabrics

A bit of whimsy for your style. In my case, it was decided, I will be wearing a bow tie for christmas! General Knots manufactures handmade bow ties using fine vintage and deadst[...]

Alex's X-mas Wish list

[...] When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and thr[...]

Starlet Photography -Vintage Pinup & Glamour Portraits

"Starlet Photography" is a photo studio located inside Lincoln Center in Sacramento, California. Glamor portraits. Modern pinups ... and attractive girls. We love ...

Ralph Lauren - Bring-It-Back : Polo Bear Sweater

Introducing the Bring-It-Back program, a specially curated list of iconic products from the past collection of Ralph Lauren. The first Bring-It-Back is the Polo Bear Sweater. [...]

Peregrine - English clothing since 1956 ... but ...

... If the name "Peregrine" is 57 years, the family business has-beens Producing quality clothing for eight generations since 240 years ... From Thomas Glover in 1824, to Tom Glove[...]

Sailor Jerry - Artwork

Here are some drawings of famous tattoo artist "Sailor Jerry". 40 years after his death, always in fashion ... (source : Flickr / FAMILIAR [...]

Everyone has a smartphone/iphone. Except me ...

Everyone has an smartphone/iphone. Except me ... I prefer simple phones, used to call ... Such as the French brand phones LEKKI. Which republishes the flagship models of the early [...]

(French) Une histoire de Nike, de moustaches et de course à pied ...

e cherchais une paire de baskets toutes simples, rouges de préférence. Parce que les baskets rouges vont plus vites que les autres, c'est bien connu. Tout comme les voitures rouges[...]

(Excerpt) The Land of The Blessed Virgin; by William Somerset Maugham

The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia, by William Somerset Maugham On Whitmore, you can buy the first edition. London. William Heinemann, 1905. ([...]

(French) Les Six-Coups d'Alberto Uberti ou la continuité du western spaghetti.

Supra-Quintessence devient bilingue ! Et pour ce premier article en français, nous avons décidé de vous parler des pistolets Uberti. Du nom de son fondateur Alberto Uberti, qui fon[...]

Duret Paris - Custom-made belts by hand

Duret Paris designs custom-made men's belts by hand. With leathers such as crocodile, alligator, python or elephant. Here are some pictures of th[...]

Glennray Tutor - Photorealism seeming out of our childhood dreams

Glennray Tutor, american illustrator, is a magician! His illustrations look like photographs. With a surprising realism. It exudes a scent of nostalgia. Objects, colors ... Seeming[...]

Shopping - Wallets Selection

Since our last post about the "Bond & Knight" wallet , I traveled Favourite Shops looking for a wallet. Here is my selection. 1. Max Unicorn Co - Camouflage Washed Leat[...]

Bond & Knight Wallets - Nathalie Rattner Pin-Up Collection

Bond & Knight wallets are handmade in England from the finest grade naturally tanned italian leather. For a reasonable price, we fell in love with the "Nathalie Rattner" collec[...]