Donnerstag, 9. Dezember 2010
Store Check: What's new at Zegna?
Dear readers,
as you might know, Zegna is one of my favorite stores when it comes down to window decoration in men's wear. I like Zegna's style even if I'm not ready to pay the prices yet :-)
So, what's in the stores: Chelseay boots, knit ties, tweed jackets with built-in quilted waistcoats and patch pockets.
I really like that jacket, but what about the color?
Nice Tassel loafers!
as you might know, Zegna is one of my favorite stores when it comes down to window decoration in men's wear. I like Zegna's style even if I'm not ready to pay the prices yet :-)
So, what's in the stores: Chelseay boots, knit ties, tweed jackets with built-in quilted waistcoats and patch pockets.
I really like that jacket, but what about the color?
Nice Tassel loafers!
Montag, 29. November 2010
My latest purchase: Walking machines
Dear readers,
today, it did snow for the first time of this winter in Düsseldorf.
Image the chaos that took place on the streets.
Nevermind. I used my lunch break today to buy me a pair of new boots, Caterpillar Colorados, to be precisely. Color: Chocolate. Smooth leather, bot nubuck, what might be an advantage for the cleaning process (even if I own a special nubuck brush).
CAT is my favorite brand when it comes down to heavy boots. They follow me for the last 17 years, I guess. CATs are not that expensive as Red Wings and more true to their origin: Construction works.
For curious readers: You'll find the price in Euros on the sticker.
today, it did snow for the first time of this winter in Düsseldorf.
Image the chaos that took place on the streets.
Nevermind. I used my lunch break today to buy me a pair of new boots, Caterpillar Colorados, to be precisely. Color: Chocolate. Smooth leather, bot nubuck, what might be an advantage for the cleaning process (even if I own a special nubuck brush).
CAT is my favorite brand when it comes down to heavy boots. They follow me for the last 17 years, I guess. CATs are not that expensive as Red Wings and more true to their origin: Construction works.
For curious readers: You'll find the price in Euros on the sticker.
Sonntag, 28. November 2010
The Gentleman's game: Chess
Dear readers,
when I took a walk with my wife today, we stopped by chance at a little flea market, which you'll find in Germany quite often. I know this particular market for the main part as a gathering of ugly people selling trash to ugly people (the ones who carry a baby and got a cigarette in their mouth).
But this time it was different. On one side of the market we spotted vintage Harris Tweed jackets (not my size), one booth selling Barbour jackets which didn't look like copies (98 Euros for a new Beaufort, not my size. Strange! Maybe stolen goods?), another one did sell vintage Burberry trenches and Tweed jackets (Guess what: Not my size).
Then I noticed a jewel every Gentleman needs to own: A vintage wooden chessboard. The salesman demanded 25 € and after a few words I did pay 20 Euros, what is quite a bargain.
What can be more relaxing than a game of chess with your wife or a good friend and a glass of scotch?
when I took a walk with my wife today, we stopped by chance at a little flea market, which you'll find in Germany quite often. I know this particular market for the main part as a gathering of ugly people selling trash to ugly people (the ones who carry a baby and got a cigarette in their mouth).
But this time it was different. On one side of the market we spotted vintage Harris Tweed jackets (not my size), one booth selling Barbour jackets which didn't look like copies (98 Euros for a new Beaufort, not my size. Strange! Maybe stolen goods?), another one did sell vintage Burberry trenches and Tweed jackets (Guess what: Not my size).
Then I noticed a jewel every Gentleman needs to own: A vintage wooden chessboard. The salesman demanded 25 € and after a few words I did pay 20 Euros, what is quite a bargain.
What can be more relaxing than a game of chess with your wife or a good friend and a glass of scotch?
Pls. double click images to enlarge.
Samstag, 27. November 2010
Bargain shop purchase: Tkmaxx
On Friday I went with my style pal Spoozy of Kleidsam to Tkmaxx in Neuss.
This is my catch:
Two very nice cashmere knit ties by Bäumler (my first ones!).
One white and brown linen pocket square.
One red-grey-black-white scarf by Massaro for my wife.
Pls. double click image to enlarge.
This is my catch:
Two very nice cashmere knit ties by Bäumler (my first ones!).
One white and brown linen pocket square.
One red-grey-black-white scarf by Massaro for my wife.
Pls. double click image to enlarge.
Dienstag, 23. November 2010
Store check: Kuball & Kempe in Hamburg
Dear readers,
during my business trip yesterday, right before my appointment, I spotted this terrific shop right in the middle of Hamburg's Altstadt: Kuball & Kempe.
Thomas Kuball and Peter Kempe sell everything that has something to do with lifestyle and heritage, e.g. a famous Laguiole collection, Parisian lingerie designer D. Porthault, Meißner china, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chairs, even Adidas sneakers. The list seems to be endless.
during my business trip yesterday, right before my appointment, I spotted this terrific shop right in the middle of Hamburg's Altstadt: Kuball & Kempe.
Thomas Kuball and Peter Kempe sell everything that has something to do with lifestyle and heritage, e.g. a famous Laguiole collection, Parisian lingerie designer D. Porthault, Meißner china, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona chairs, even Adidas sneakers. The list seems to be endless.
Go see for yourself:
Kuball & Kempe
Alter Fischmarkt 11
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Get in touch:
+49(0)40-30382200
peter@kuballkempe.de
Kuball & Kempe
Alter Fischmarkt 11
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Get in touch:
+49(0)40-30382200
peter@kuballkempe.de
As they don't have any online appearance, I'll provide more pictures than usual.
Pls. double click images to expand.
Thomas Kuball
Peter Kempe
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