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The Gift of Time: Punkt. MP01
It is the time of year when many requests will be made for gifts to improve – at least in perception – their daily existence. But ask many what the greatest gift they can receive is and they will tell you “more time”. Time is getting away from us at an alarming rate, and this…
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Gucci x Comme des Garcons Scarves
A silk scarf in itself is a lavish accessory; ostentatious and elegant. In fact French parfumeur Blaise Mautin used silk scarves as a tool to further augment the fragrant reach of the bespoke scents he created for his clients; as the scarf blows in the air, so the fragrance is further wafted amongst those lucky…
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Shinola x Muhammad Ali Center
The truth is, everything Muhammad Ali did was great, and most of it in a good sense. I say most as Ali had many traits – as his ex-wives would testify to – that won him plaudits from his admirers as much as admonition. Ironically by highlighting this relatable human failing, Ali just augments his…
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Moncler: Fall/Winter ’15 Campaign
Stories are often what inspire the greatest of curations. Whether factual or not these dreams of past activities have the power to inspire the future. And in Moncler’s case provide the source of beautifully archaic visuals. In their usual array of depth and brilliance the French apparel brand have unveiled the latest images from…
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Caruso presents the “THE GOOD ITALIAN”
The differences in culture can be reflected through many aspects varying from the choice mode of transport and social traditions to what you eat and what you wear. Italian tailoring brand Caruso have objectified and contextualized these differences in a succinct cinematic quality short film. The objective of Caruso’s artistic movie is to represent and…
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Made to Measure by Giorgio Armani
Elegance can often be confused with style and while the two work synonymously the former often exudes a sense of ease. This feeling of elegance is perfectly encapsulated in Giorgio Armani’s new made to measure campaign. Shot in the blissfulness of black and white by esteemed photography John Balsom the campaign captures the Giorgio Armani…
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Alice Made This: Reflection
Accessories are a minefield for most and the saying ‘less is more’ often eludes the minds of many. Dressing up can cause us to dream of the extravagant and therefore excessive add ons – compromising our ‘look’ in the process and therefore running the risk over complicating the situation. With simplicity at the forefront of…
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Maison Kitsune Condorcet
Co-founders and Creative Directors Gildas Loaec and Masaya Kuroki of Maison Kitsune welcome another string to their bow in the form of a new world for all things Kitsune. Situated in 68 rue Condorcet in Paris the space will host both men’s and women’s collections as well as a Cafe Kitsune. The space itself follows…
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Turnbull & Asser Autumn Winter 2015
TURNBULL & ASSER AUTUMN WINTER 2015 Turnbull & Asser delve into a provocative world of espionage for Autumn Winter 2015 with a collection that boldly celebrates this movement and the iconic films which encapsulate it. From the obscure Dandy in Aspic to the iconic Ipcress File and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, sharp eyed tailoring references…
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Lacoste LS.12: A Limited (re) Edition
True sneaker lovers know authenticity when they see it. It is as if they almost have an inherent nature to the ‘true’ and ‘pure’ when it comes deciphering the latest offerings. What is new may not always be the best and therefore the story of the shoe is evem more vital – and in the…
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HEAD MONTE CARLO: An 80’s Revival
There are few objects of your childhood that when mentioned, receive mutual acknowledgement across a generation; the HEAD holdall was one of them. Most seen at the time were hand-me-downs, passed on from elder siblings or – for the privileged few – bought for specifically for purpose. But their position as a status symbol was…
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Nike Running: HO14 Winter Collection
Running isn’t a fair-weather sport. It’s an all-weather sport. Running is lacing up morning, noon or night, rain or shine. It’s sleet and slush and icy, slick surfaces. It’s conquering the cold. Slogging through fog. Being headstrong in a headwind. Running is getting out there, being one with the world no matter what the weather,…