IYKYK, the Abercrombie & Fitch of yore was really something special. Before there were scantily clad male models, ripped jeans, and odious cologne…

Many who appreciate timeless menswear, myself included, often feel a twinge of disappointment when classic pieces are on occasion, casually labeled as ‘trends.’ Take, for example, Casentino wool…

I would always advise one to begin their Belgian journey with a understated pair, perhaps in dark brown or navy. Of course I would never follow my own advice…

The only cocktail that I care about is the Manhattan. When I say CARE…

I recently purchased this affected, borderline campy oyster shell belt buckle

Someday I will write a book and title it, “Greatest Creations of 20th Century Italy”…

I don’t come from an Ivy League WASP family with a vacation estate in Southhampton or Newport…

Even during my own youth, the milkshake was already a ghost of some Norman Rockwellian Zeitgeist that perhaps didn’t ever really exist…

I purchased a Rolex Air-King from the 1970's on the same day that the Paul Newman Daytona hammered at $17.8million. 

Totally necessary, not in the least extravagant alligator and sterling silver cigar case.