February 07, 2012
Sailor is a great store I happened upon in Hong Kong. The shop itself is really cool and has a great feel about it, relaxed but neat and tidy, while the designs have that classic casual look that's popular right now. It's all nautically themed as you might expect from the name, so bold adventurers from all over the globe will feel right at home there.
Barton Perreira’s approach to fashion design is seriously edgy and cool. I caught a glimpse of these amazing glasses recently and they wouldn’t look out of place whilst driving, on the catwalk, or even on the red carpet if you’re so lucky. They are being favoured by LA’s A-list so you’ll be in good company should you find yourself with a pair.
With pure old-school class and a great appreciation of current trends, I would recommend these to anybody looking to make a statement with their eyewear.
I know you're an intrepid traveller, where is your most favourite place and why?
It's hard to choose favorites when there is so much left in the world to see. I absolutely love the countryside of Japan, specifically an area called Hakone. And Tokyo is an unbeatable city.
What item can't you travel without?
Curiosity. Travel doesn't work without it. But I guess you're looking for a more concrete answer. I don't leave home without Melatonin so I can fight jet lag. Or my Blackberry– that thing has more miles on it than anything.
Where in the world do you call home?
I call NYC home, even if I haven't actually had a home there for nearly a year. I've been fairly nomadic, so I have a good selection of hotels that I call home (and they call my home) when I'm in NYC. Home is where the heart is, and luckily I've figured out how to carry that feeling with me wherever I go.
What's your most cherished item?
I have some pretty incredible pieces of art I've collected over the years– some early Takashi Murakami. I also love my watches. But my most cherished items probably are my health and freedom– so I can keep this crazy schedule up.
What would you consider to be your greatest achievement and why?
Figuring out early there was something I am good at, that makes money, and makes me happy– all at once.
If you had to choose a favourite modern day car, which car would it be?
Fisker Karma. Henrik Fisker designed the DB9, and now he's making a DB9 to save the world.
In your opinion which fashion line do you consider to be unrivalled and are there any particular individuals shaping the future of fashion?
I'm at odds with most of my favorite fashion lines right now. I used to be a die hard Yohji fan, and a big buyer of his Y-3 line– but they seem to be having quality issues and just not quite getting it. Dior Homme is a favorite, but they sometimes seem to push into the obscure rather than continue with the modern classics.
I like what Thom Browne is doing and how his pieces are mixing the future with the past– and what he did for Moncler was fantastic.
What's the best shop in the world?
Colette in Paris probably. Although Japan has a couple rivals– one of my favorite for clothing is Edifice and of course United Arrows is a mecca. Dover Street Market in London is classic.
You're famous for spotting the next big thing - what's exciting you most this year so far?
Technologies impact on how we alter behaviors and empower communities of people to share, change, and create a better future. I travelled to Sub-Saharan africa last year with a friend working on a project there and I couldn't believe I had 3G cell service in the middle of nowhere, a thousand miles to the nearest city. That's going to change everything. Everything.
Has there ever been a trend or a craze that has made you cringe?
I wasn't ever so fond of people wearing Crocs in public, despite their comfort and functionality they really should be left in the garden.
There are only 8 day to go to Christmas and if you're like me and have left things to the last minute, then Liquid Gold Baby is here for you.
Here is a list of the best 8 gifts to get your hands on before Christmas for the man in your life. We're going to do a run up to Christmas, giving you the ideas of the best things to get before the day.
1. The first one in the list has to be a Colorware Apple iPhone. This is the ultimate in design expression and if you chat to them as I did you can find a dealer that may already have them customised.
2. These are sexy frames for any man. The new Tom Ford sunglasses. The 'Sophien' is the word when you're are asking for these frames.
3. When it comes to gifts, you should check out the Bamford Watch Department, these are the ultimate expression of cool. In our opinion, the new Audemars Piguet dual time is one of the best for Christmas.
4. This is a great gift for your man. If you want the best when it comes to the wallet department, check out the Goyard Wallet, found at Barneys in NYC.
5. This has taken a few minutes to think about as it's hard to get over here, but you should look at the sculpture of amazing wood from the amazing David Linley. His New York Skyline Humidor is simple stunning. If you're lucky to have a piece by David Linley in your house or to be able to a piece to your man for his house, it's going to be a fabulous place.
6. We talked about these a while ago but the Leica M9 'Titanium" is the smartest camera out. If you want a present that will not be replaced by the time you give it (only 8 days away, don't forget!) then you should have only one name on your lips and that is 'Leica' and 'M9'.
7. Every man thinks they're Hugh Hefner but if you want to be cool then get the full collection of Taschen Playboy books. They're just so fly and should be under every great Christmas tree.
8. Audi is a great brand when it comes to cars but this Audi R8 GT is the ultimate when it comes to cool cars. The only problem with this it will probably not fit under the Christmas tree.
There is a new shop on the block that is simply a must to go to.
Aloha Rag is the name of the store that you should make it your mission to get to before Christmas as you're guaranteed to find something cool to wear and also something else a little funky there too.
This is a store that comes all the way from Hawaii and I am so pleased they've made it over here. These guys know how to pick the best of the best presenting fashion with a wonderful twist. This store is for the trend setter and definitely not the trend followers as they're just not cool enough for this amazing store.
Aloha Rag is on Greenwich and just a hop away from everywhere in NYC. Get yourself down there and if you want to be the best present giver this Christmas then this is the best place to go for the fashion forward person in your life.
I was in London over the weekend and a friend of mine took me to a men's emporium that was just truly amazing.
This Shoreditch menswear-only designer space is a mix between Maxfield's in LA and Jeffrey's here in New York, but so much more wow.
Hostem is the name of the store, and this 4-room wonder of men's clothing stocks brands that we can only dream of wearing, they are all just amazing.
From Visvim to MA+ and Rick Owens to mention but a few, it is most definitely the who's who of cool brands in one store. I must also say that when you visit the store you should have a look in the back room, it has a Dr Romanelli's Prescription Shoppe which is breath-taking to say the least.
The interior of the shop is done by JAMESPLUMB and when I say I think this is what the new modern movement is all about, you will understand exactly what I am mean.
This mixed designer store is a MUST visit when ever you're in London, you will be in heaven. This is without a doubt, already a cult shop and its only been open for one wink of a eye!
Hostem is the kind of store you'll treasure as your naughty secret, as you'll look wild in anything you purchase from them.
LEGO's flagship store is to open in NYC today. This is kid paradise or paradise for the kid in you. This new Lego store is opening up in Rockefeller Center and the date of the opening is today and tomorrow 29th and 1st July.
If you really want to let the kid within you out, you can help build a 15ft apple to celebrate the store opening. If building an apple does not grab you, how about a limited edition t-shirt to show your love for LEGO. A great thing to walk out with.
Like so many, LEGO has such a wonderful place in my heart, and now there is a store to help bring out or should I say, bring back, the big kid in you. If you are a dad or a mom you're set to score some good brownie points here!
I am running off there now....
Limelight the night club as turned in to a beautiful place to doing shopping.
This once was a church, then a night club and now it's simply a fab place to do some great shopping. Limelight Marketplace is a mall with difference as this is not a purpose built building for shopping, but it has a charm to it that make you feel at easy to do shopping.
Limelight is home to some amazing shops and there is just a great feel that these are luxury brands that you may not have heard of but you just know they're going to be the new names on your tongue. This is a chic shopping experience, you are guaranteed to feel so proud walking in and out of the marketplace.
There is the best cupcake store in side as well the best beauty shops, you should stop in the courtyard and check out the wonderful fruit and vegetable store, it is just delicious.
Limelight is a great marriage between high luxury shopping and amazing food... This is the one-stop-shop that you will love as much as we do.
Patrick Mavros the super silversmith from Zimbabwe that has set up shops with a flagship store in London but that is old news, as I am finding out. They have opened up in the prestigious shop Harrods so Mavros is becoming the main name for amazing silver work.
Mavros has created these amazing belt buckles that are made out of sliver and of course, they are the real deal. These buckles are the best new edition to the category called "men's clothing".
Mavros is a master in craftsmanship but it's more than that - these buckles go beyond craftsmanship and become pieces of art.
The London honey Company started about 10 years ago and has gone from an idea into a thriving business.
Owner Steve Benbow started with only one small hive and is now selling this sensational honey in some of the top London eateries and shops.
Another type of Liquid Gold! The delicious London Honey Company's honey comb is just absolutely mouth watering.
Steve Benbow has gone back in time to making bee keeping cool again.
The summer is here and so the demand for great ice cream always grows. 'Pop' should be the word on your tongue when you want to taste great ice creams.
Pop bar is a wonderful concept shop, with lollies and ice cream there for you to see so that you can chose exactly what you want.
Why are Pop Ice Cream and Pop Sorbet so delicious? Well, the reason for this is that they use amazing ingredients - the combos of flavours are guaranteed to send your taste buds into ecstasy.
Pop bar is a secret now totally out of the bag, so indulge in that naughty pleasure and lick some great ice cream!
Oh, almost forgot to say - this is only in NYC, baby yah!
This LA and Miami burger joint's are amazing. 8oz burger bar does the most succulent and tasty burgers that you would just be dreaming about for ages after leaving 8oz.
These guys are obsessed with burgers. They ground the meat in-house and then age the meat in a Himalayan salt-tiled meat locker. Oh, and they also house cure their own bacon. They cook their meat over a grill that has live oak, key to the secret of this wonderful burger. The beef for this super burger is Black Angus sirloin short rib and chuck cuts, so some of the best cuts.
If you are in Miami go to Alton Road and for the LA location check out Melrose Ave... and enjoy!
My one stop shop www.netaporter.com has just got better with today's launch of 'essentially yours'.
They have created a separate online boutique for everyday basics from white shirts to the perfect tee, little black dress and much more.
The best pieces to work your wardrobe around. It's the ideal shop for a lazy bones like me!
I am so sad to see that my favourite tea house has closed for a few weeks after a fire but I hear that it is opening up again on March 31 so not long now.
Teany is the best place to get high on tea and peanut butter bomb cake. I love this little find in NYC and think that it has the best vibe. I know that it has been open for ages and you have probably heard about it before but I think that sometimes it is good to go to an old favourite.
Now, if you did not know, this tea house is owned by Moby and it is one those places that you would expect him to own as it feels like you could sit there all day watching New York going by. Teany is ever expanding with products from teapots and loose tea, and even sells teany beverages which is the latest arm to his little empire, the most delicious is the white tea and pomegranate.
I know that everyone has jumped on the band wagon of bottled drinks but these really are the best and my fridge is full of them. When it is back up and running I would say run over there and put teany in to your New York routine.
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