Gentlemen
Archive for August, 2009
Hyden Yoo Vilas gingham shirt
On August - 27 - 2009
“This is another peek at the new collections that are popping up this upcoming spring. This is a gingham shirt by Hyden Yoo Vilas. If I was an up and coming young banker or advertising exec who wants to seem professional but still hip, this is what I would wear. I feel that Hyden Yoo Vilas has a really great relaxed personal style that is always being communicated throughout all his pieces, be they a tweed suit or a t-shirt.
I think this shirt is snazzy as hell. I can just imagine the hot girl at the office mouthing those words as I pass by in this little number. I really enjoy the dark checkered patter and how it is very nicely accentuated by that large black stripe that goes down the center.
$156, Oak, 208 N. Eighth St., Brooklyn, NY, (718) 782-0521, oaknyc.com
It's the end of the world and I feel great.
On August - 26 - 2009
La Fin Du Monde is another great beer made in the trappist style. Its a Belgian-style triple fermentation golden ale. It is produced in Quebec, Canada by the Unibroue brewery. It’s a multiple winner of several different medals of excellence, which barely gives credit to the immense satisfaction one can derive from consuming such divine nectar.
It’s name is French for “The end of the world” and is a play on the belief ancient explorers had that upon reaching North America they had, in fact, reached the end of the world. Reflecting on this, and more importanly, on the fact that this is ale has 9% ABV, I find the name fitting as hell. Twelve of these bad boys would end your world with a quickness and intensity worthy of the apocalypse.
One great point is that unlike more standard triple ales, La Fin Du Monde is less bitter and more spicy, with notes of coriander and orange peel, giving this beer a great taste with a strong personality. It goes great with food one would normally consume alongside red or white wines. I also like to pair it with some fine cheeses or a fruit-based dessert. Most specialty beer purveyors and beer gardens carry it and it isn’t relatively hard to find. I would totally make the effort and poke around for it.
A gator-covered incinerator.
On August - 25 - 2009
Check out this new addition to the highly popular line of turbo lighters from Dunhill. The Turbo Matt Black Alligator Lighter. Any guy who smokes, be it cigarettes or cigars, knows that a great lighter can really make a great impression on someone else.
When a lady friend asks you to light her cigarette, usually they are very impressed when you light it with a regular Zippo instead of a run of the mill Bic lighter.Now imagine what would happen if you lit her smoke with one of these bad boys from Dunhill?
That’s right, a hand job on the spot.
The palladium construction on this thing is top notch but it is that black alligator jacket that really makes this a beautiful piece and sure to be an heirloom in your family for years to come. That is until your slacker son starts using to smoke that reefer. Hippie.
BUY IT Dunhill Turbo Matt Gator Skin Lighter $710
An essential cologne
On August - 25 - 2009
Lacoste Essential is a great fragrance, really fresh and crisp. It is a very light and casual fragrance, very inoffensive and green. It creates an aura around you without overpowering your presence.
The top notes are tangerine, bergamot, tomato leaves, and cassis. The middle notes are black pepper and rose. The base notes are patchouli, sandalwood, and wood accord. It’s very clean smelling and a perfect scent for the daytime, especially during the summer and spring months. Essentials lasts for about 6 to 8 hours, give or take an hour or so.
An interesting fact about Essentials is that it retains the fragrance of the top notes throughout its duration, which is neat since in most colognes the top notes evaporate within the first hour or so. That means instead of your cologne smelling a certain way for an hour and then changing into a slightly different scent for the rest of day, you’ll have that consistent scent throughout.
According to Lacoste, this is due to their patented Time Release Technology which basically traps the top note oils in the perfume and releases them steadily over time. Another little neat perk of the this technology is that when your body heat goes up, it releases a burst of scent. This is probably bad for running away from wolves, but great for day out in the sun or playing light sports.
BUY IT Lacoste Essential 4.2 oz bottle $65
