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It takes about 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make one pair of jeans.

Tip of the Week - Fashion

Build upon your own wardrobe by choosing complimentary colors, fabrics and shapes.

Vintage Chanel

1980

Philipe Guibourgé

Fall Basics

his
hers

Total cost = just under $200

I'll always shop op shops. When I go I look for quality, all season fabrics - yes I wear cashmere in the summer.

A great time to hit them is the month before the season ends - everyone else is still in summer mode. We picked up these basics about two weeks ago all for just under $200 - not including dry cleaning. I still need to find a few dresses, some Katherine Hepburn trousers and a coat. He still needs to find a coat, boots, and some trousers.

There's a couple of cashmere sweaters, an Oscar de la Renta jacket, some snakeskin belts, a Burberry jacket, snake skin shoes, Ralph Lauren lizard ballet flats, a Burberry jacket, a couple silk scarves, a pashmina, some Pierre Cardin belts, a James Perse shirt, a couple Ralph Lauren tops and a Charles Jourdan bag.

What he wore

To the flea market on Sunday.

vintage Ralph Lauren black lambswool sweater
Nudie Thin Finn Dry Black Coated Denim
vintage combat boots

Quote of the Week - Rudpolph Valentino

Women are not in love with me but with the picture of me on the screen. I am merely the canvas upon which the women paint their dreams.

Top 8 Best Men's Boots Fall 2010

Nothing like stumbling upon an old muse for some boot inspiration.

Here are my top picks for Fall boots:

Augusta -- Ksubi
Officine Creative -- Bruno Bordese
Bruno Bordese -- KrisVanAssche
Silvano Sassetti -- Alberto Fasciani
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Best Tie Knot for Short Men

How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot

The Four-in-Hand knot is recommended for shorter men. It's a small knot with a distinctive, elongated asymmetric shape that directs the eye vertically up the body and gives the impression of height. The Four in Hand was also a favourite of James Bond


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Quote of the Week - Cecil Beaton

The truly fashionable are beyond fashion.

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1970

1970

worn by Candice Bergen

Tip of the Week

Avoid sending a floral mash up. A bunch of the same flower has more impact.

Style Inspiration

Women of the Resistance

The 80s failed me...

I simply can't do fanny packs no matter how black metallic mesh they are.

Quote of the Week - Winston Churchill

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

Tip of the Week - Fashion

Buy all-season, natural fibres for year round efficiency.