A must-have accessory: the tote bag

Good afternoon, dear readers:

Today I want to bring you one of those stylish must-have accessories for your urban lifestyle: the tote bag.

In the past, gentlemen had the problem of having to carry their personal belongings with them. That was the reason why your suit pockets were always full of all those things you eally need for your day life in the city.

Some brands realized and introduced a new and stylish accessory to solve that problem: the tote bag. A useful bag where you will be able to carry your notebook, Ipad, smartphone and so on. So no more problems trying to find any of those items all around your clothes.

The offer is big now. You can get your tote from any of the high luxury brands ( Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Venetta) or from cheaper ones that have introduced this accessory in their collections ( Purificacion Garcia;Zara; Top Shop; Barbour)

The bags are designed in diferent shapes and sizes, and are made of very different materials: leather; raffia; plastic.

So introduce this highly recommended item in your set and be comfortable and stylish in your day-to-day life.

Cheers,

Xcentrico

Septième Largeur... new french stylish shoes

Good afternoon, dear friends:

This sunny Sunday I bring you a new entry about a new shoe company I discovered some months ago: Septième Largeur.

This company was born with the idea of building high quality craft shoes at an affordable price. His creator is Marcos Fernandez, well known in the French shoe industry for some other iniciatives like Bowen and Emling. He is also an innovator in the best use of Goodyear sewing technique.

The brand introduce two differentiating aspects in its shoes: Goodyear Confort Welted, a patent that allows Septième Largeur to create extremely comfortable shoes since you start to use them; and 19129 Shoe Last, a slightly more slim shape that gives their traditional shoe an extra of modern elegance.

In addittion to its relevant rooster of pret-a-porter creations, Septième Largeur gives its clients the service to customize their shoes by giving them the "patine" style at the local store. This allows you to have a vintage and unique pair of shoes at an affordable price.

This new shoemaker is based in Paris and Madrid, but I am sure they will increase their presence in some other cities in the near future.

Visit : www.septiemelargeur.fr

Swaine Adeney Brigg: A Royal British heritage

Dear friends:

Today I would like to introduce you one of those traditional luxury brands that are essential for every gentlemen around the world: Swaine Adeney Brigg.

One of England's finest traditional makers and retailers of equestrian and country clothing, leather goods and umbrellas, was established in 1750. An exclusive London retailer situated at the heart of historic St James’s, just a Brigg's umbrella throw from The Ritz London, in one of London's most quintessentially elegant areas. It is also home to the famous London gentlemen's clubs: Boodle’s, Whites, Brooks's, The Athenaeum,The Reform Club and the original St James's Club.

Throughout the centuries, a great number of Swaine customers were (and still are) members of these neighbouring clubs.

A few paces away lies Jermyn Street,where tailors outfitted the aristocracy at the nearby Court of St James's Palace.

For visitors to London's West End, searching for exclusive gifts and tax free luxury goods, St James’s is heaven on earth! A far cry from shopping in Oxford Street, this is all that "me time" is meant to be.

Few crowds, courteous and attentive staff and the pick of one-off designer pieces.

A Brigg Umbrella for British elegance.

London's pea soup fogs are fortunately nowadays only found in Sherlock Holmes

mysteries. But rain does still stop play at Lords and at Wimbledon. We know that it's a national failing, but rainy days really are very British.

Why not embrace Britishness? Go forth armed with a Thomas Brigg umbrella!

Brigg umbrellas have served Queen and Country impeccably for 250 years.

With beautifully burnished wooden handles, lustrous sterling silver nose caps and the finest hand woven silks, a Brigg umbrella is as English as the Eton Collar or the Bowler Hat.

Still carried by the City Gent, a Brigg umbrella is a badge of office.

Just like the character Steed in the classic TV series The Avengers, a City Gent would never be seen without his classic Whangee umbrella.

Some things are simply not done. With a Royal Warrant from HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, Brigg umbrellas continue to keep Britain's Royal Family and our Queen’s subjects dry to this day.

"I'd like you to listen to this umbrella."

Emma Peel, The Avengers.

Just like Steed’s the Whangee Umbrella is a true Gentleman's umbrella of joyously eccentric appearance. (From Whangee comes from the root of a type of Bamboo, which gains its unique appearance from the constant soil erosion on a sharp gradient; exposing it to the elements. When harvested, it is sent to us where it is bleached, boiled and straightened. It is then bent into the handle attached to the unique Brigg shaft and frame.

So if you visit the amazing city of London, don´t miss the opportunity of adquiring one of the marvellous accesories of Swaine Adeney Briggs; it will identify you as a real gentleman...

www.swaineadeney.co.uk

Stylish music for a sunday evening..

Hi everybody:

A relevant part of our style is related to our cultural activity.In my point of view, music is an important part of that cultural influence. It increases your knowledge about what is happening all around the world, enriches your spirit and shows you some fashion and style trends in other parts of the planet.

That good influence music has on everybody´s actitude is the reason I decided to include some pieces of what I consider a new interesting band that I friend showed me: Metric. Watch out for these guys, they are really interesting....

Mykita glasses

Good afternoon, dear gentlemen:

I would like to introduce you one of the accesory brands that impacted me last season: Mykita.

Mykita´s in-house workshop in Berlin has been supplying hand-assembled eyewear for the high-end segment since 2003. The creative core behind the brand are its four founders Moritz Krueger, Phillip Haffmans , Daniel Haffmans and Harald Gottschling.

A clear design signature coupled with excellent product quality and a huge potential for innovation have helped make Mykita a major name in international eyewear market.Mykita´s patented hinge concepts have given the brand a unique identity.

The frame designs are avant-garde,individual and unmistakable thanks to their clear handwriting.A key factor in the company´s sucess is its integrated business philosophy. The dedicated workshop in its HQ in Berlin combines cutting-edge materials with high-tech component production and traditional hand assembly.The name MYKITA is derived from Kita ( a common abbreviation for Kindertagesstate) and is a referenceto the firm´s first premises in a former day nursery.

Mykita made its debut on the eyewear market with Collection No1. This metal frame collection boats not only innovative design , but also Mykita´s patented hinge that removes the need for awkward screws and soldering.

Collection No2 is made from voluminous acetate with a newly developed and patented hinge concept based on the innovative Metal Injection Moulding process.The sophisticated look resulting from this new technique comprises the signature identity of Mykita.

In 2010 Mykita introduced Mylon.This new material is a polyamide with a special treatment that can be moulded into any shape desired. So Mylon boasts unlimited design options, and put Mykita in a relevant position in the luxury eyewear market.

Collaborative ventures with avant-garde designers such as Bernhard Willhem or Alexandre Herchcovich have seen Mykita appearing on international catwalks and become an established feature in fashion world.

www.mykita.com