Findings - Gareth Pugh square fold wallet

Square fold wallet from Gareth Pugh on Forward by revolve

WHY: Your personal style should not just show up in your clothes and the way your put yourself together but also in your accessories and more so in those who are normally not visible.... like your underwear, socks and yes YOUR WALLET! Dont underestimate that part cause your wallet shows how detailed oriented you are....that you pay attention to the little details as well and not just to what's on the surface.....YOU ARE DIFFERENT!
Your first date is going well, you feel good about the way you look and styled yourself, everything that comes out of your mouth makes her laugh, the restaurant you chose serves her favorite cuisine.... she likes you!....and than the check comes and you pull out your wallet to take care of it (I'm assuming you are a gentleman...) and there are 2 scenarios:
1. You pull out a dumpy, piling fake leather, $5 wallet you bought last year on the street which basically leads to you spending the rest of the night falling asleep on your couch while watching the Godfather by yourself....again, or
2. You pull out this fine, black quilted wallet from Gareth Pugh that validates her first impression of you which leads to you walking her home....maybe even invited for a cup of coffee...maybe more???....the possibilities are endless from this point and on..... 
INFO: 100% lamb leather, Lining: 52% silk 48% cotton, Interior bill and card slots with flap cover, Measures approx 4"W x 3.5"H x 0.75"D. Made in Italy
PRICE: $463.00
WHERE: Forward by Revolve

Findings - Maison Martin Margiela wood wallet

Maison Martin Margiela wood wallet on Por Vocacao

WHY: can you think of a better way to stand out when you are paying for something? or even just going into the subway....and if anyone ever steal your wallet how easy will it be for you to describe your wallet to the police..."well wood color  and actually its made out of wood"....the only problem i would see especially for someone like me who carries his wallet in the back pocket...it will probably not be the most comfortable wallet to keep in your pocket when sitting....
INFO: Made from solid wood with leather interior, Three credit card slots and other three compartments along with an elastic to hold the money bills in place. Embossed logo detailing on the inside. Available in dark or light wood with matching leather color.100% Wood / Leather , Depth: 1,5 cm  Height: 8 cm Width: 12 cm
PRICE: 304 Euro
WHERE: PorVocacao

Holiday gifts for men - 5 gift ideas under $100!

In this 2nd post i have for you 5 gift ideas that are under $100....

1. CASHMERE MULTI COLOR SCARF - $87.50 on Bloomingdale's

Pure cashmere now on Sale!

 2. PAUL SMITH JEANS BLOCK STRIPED GLOVES - $75 on Barney's

Wool gloves in contrast block stripes, made in Scotland.

Holiday gifts for men - 5 gift ideas under $50!

Starting tomorrow morning the rush for buying holiday gifts (in the US) is ON! Black Friday, Cyber Monday or maybe just...... crazy December! The biggest gift buying month of the year is in full speed so i thought I'll put my 2 cents in and offer you guys some more gifts options that i have found to help you with your search of the right gifts for your love ones, coworkers business associates and anyone else you will be gifting this season...
In this first post - 5 GIFT IDEAS UNDER $50.....

1. BLACK AND LIGHT BLUE PLAID SKINNY 2" NECKTIE - $2.49 on  Amazon

This Contemporary stylish tie will make a great gift for your secret Santa coworker, also available in other colorways.

Designer of the week - week one - Paul Smith

Today I’m starting a weekly post called Designer of the week. In this post I will feature designers that I love and ones that inspire me. Some of which are household names that play a major influence in your current wardrobe, along side others that have been under the radar and might influence your next shopping spree.
I’d like to start our little private Wikipedia with a British Designer. To be fair with you, I'm a bit bias (hope you'll forgive me) because I ADORE the BRITISH CULTURE!
It all started with growing up in the seventies and early eighties and being exposed to the British punk rock movement. The music, clothes, art and the whole anti establishment philosophy....what can better inspire and fuel an over zealous teenager‘s rebellious nature? Over the years the metals and zippers evolved into button up shirts and slick boots and as I grew up my appreciation and passion for the traditional British style was born.

A designer that played a major role in my love for Briticism was the legendary Sir Paul Smith (He was knighted in 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II) and his multi stripe signature. At the age of 17 after a terrible accident while cycling (which was his passion till than), Paul became friends with students from the local art college. They introduced him to the colorful and exciting world of Mondrian, Warhol, the Rolling Stones, Miles Davis and others. This introduction lead to the opening of his first boutique within two years (1970) with the encouragement of his than girlfriend Pauline Denyer (now wife).

Since then his style of traditional classic Englishman, flavored with a sophisticated sense of humor (using the Mini as a design motif) and a stroke of pop art established him as the preeminent British designer and one of the most influential designers in the world. The line is currently sold in 35 countries with 12 different collections including women's, accessories and furniture among others. Despite universal success, Paul still remains the designer and is fully involved in every aspect of the business, retaining a personal touch often lost in companies of a similar size. Which in my opinion, is a sign of a true artist who does what he really loves and passionate about. Oh.... and he even writes his own blog where he shares his latest activities and projects with his fans.
The Paul Smith shops provide a peak into Paul's artistic world and vision, they are an inspirational place to visit (highly recommended for every man). Showcasing jewelery, books, art, antiques and an array of interesting and beautiful products along side work of other British artists as well as Paul’s personal collections of art or curios. His NY men's store on 5th Ave. was one of the first stores i visited in the city and became one of my favorite stops since we moved right around the corner from it. Our dog jumbo is still confused as to why i always walk him on that same block when the dog run and his favorite marking spot are both in the opposite direction..... I wish he would understand that this is one of few stores that i find very hard to leave empty handed and that always get my creative juices flowing.

So, before you start your Paul Smith shopping experience below are some of my favorite items:
BUTTON UP SHIRTS - A must have staple in any man's wardrobe (i wish i had one of each style he ever made). A Paul Smith shirt is the perfect marriage of quality and style offered in classic fabrics or original fun prints, very easy to fit into any man's style and can be dressed up or down for any occasion from business to pleasure. The first time my eyes landed on them , it changed the way i dressed forever......

BAGS and WALLETS - Made in either leather or printed canvas, these items really stand out but in a clever and sophisticated way. I have both (thanks to my mother in law and birthday gifts), the signature striped leather wallet (like the one below) and a canvas messenger bag printed with stamps that are rearranged in the shape of the British flag .

SHOES - I'll just say that for my 40th birthday I asked for a pair of Paul Smith boots.... I think that says it all! ...did i mention my obsession for shoes before????