Category archives: Brands

Lewis Leather - Specialized in motorcycling jackets

Lewis Leather was created in 1892 by David Isaacs. At the beginning it was a Tailoring and Outfitters shop located at 124 Great Portland street in London. Some years later D Lewi[...]

Dr. Martens – Made in England

At the end of the 90’s all the Dr. Martens production was outsourced to Asia. All the British Dr. Martens manufactures were closed. Only remained open, a small unit located in Wo[...]

Baracuta : Blue Label designed by Kenichi Kusano

Baracuta was founded near Manchester in 1937 by brothers John and Isaac Miller. The created a short jacket named the G9 (also called the Harrington Jacket). The G9 became very[...]

Brick Lane Bikes x H&M

I never thought that one day I will make a post on H&M. I have no shame about it : I'm realy not a fan.... But when I found a post in a magazine writting about Brick Lane Bike[...]

S / Double Studio - Giving to yesterday kids today quality.

When I was 9 year old (in 1980) we moved to a sunny Country and settle down 10 meters from the Mediterranean Sea. For me it was a big smash in the face. Passing from a cold rainy[...]

Muttonhead - Slow-Design in Toronto

We already talked about some Canadian labels. This time we found a Toronto based label. Muttonhead was created in Toronto in 2009. From it’s beginning Muttonhead decided to go l[...]

(French) | Universal Works - La qualité intemporelle des pièces sera la fondation de son image

Il y a quelques jours j'ai reçu un mail annonçant le début de soldes d'hiver chez Oi Polloi. Pour les néophytes d'entre vous, Oi Polloi est un des magasins phare pour l'homme rech[...]

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[...]

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[...]

(french) Anniel scarpine da balletto italiane

A la recherche d’une chaussure confortable, légère et facile à assortir à toutes les tenues, je vous présente les chaussures Anniel. Cette société familiale, créée il y a 35 ans[...]

(french) Traveler’s times with a little nostalgia by MIDORI

Je vous présente le concurrent du légendaire Moleskine, The Traveler’s notebook by Midori Que vous soyez aventurier, poète, artiste ou businessman, cette marque japonaise propos[...]

Usually we speak about things we like, but this time, that's different.....

The first time I've heard about Momotaro Jeans it was 4 years ago when a Guy coming from Japan push the door of our boutique and present himself as working for Momotaro Jeans. The[...]

New Balance - Made in ...

un DMC use to say "My Adidas", I'm used to say "My New Balance".... As a kid, I was leaving in a diplomatic area where most of the kids were coming from the US. During all those [...]

(french) Entre 2 Rétros - Sac Escale Johny - Issu du recyclage automobile.

Un sac issu du recyclage automobile ? Dont les sangles seraient d'authentiques ceintures de sécurité ? Fabriqué à la main avec des chutes de tissu et de cuir automobile ? Dans des [...]

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[...]

Cravatta Pelliano - Standard bearers for contemporary quality and for the love of sartorial couture

Today I had the chance to meet two of the Carvatta Pelliano owners. Bernd Damme (22) and Marin Licina (27). I was amazed by their know-how, the way they see things and the way th[...]

Montague Burton - Catalogue 1934

The "Burton" catalogue (1934) contains details and information about the collection, clothing, fabrics, finishes and services. Some pictures of the cutting room and canteen. [...]

Blue Blanket Denim - A kind of repro brand with a modern eye

ake the Best Japanese fabrics, take the iconic American fits and let an Italian denim addict mix them together. The result is the Blue Blanket Denim Brand. Blue Blanket was cr[...]

Larose hats are far from being run of the mill

Larose caps are amazing. Beautiful materials, beautiful fabrics, designed to meet the requirements of the city. The same quality as a high end hat. Simplicity and elegance, which [...]