The modern shoelace wasn’t invented until 1790. That small, mechanical plastic covering on the end is called an “aglet”, from the French for a needle. Aglet is mentioned in Shakespeare, so the end of the shoelace was a thing at least 300 years before the eyehole for it to go through was made — fashion, the stuff of madness. Until the 19th century, shoes were made on straight lasts, so you chose which was the ... Read More →
Jewellery Special: Great Pretenders
Great pretenders Guys, can you tell if your wife/girlfriend has faked it? Are you sure that the diamond ring you gave her last year, the one she wears all the time, really is the same one you gave her last year? Because the chances are, she took it off while cooking dinner and it’s long since found its way to landfill, and what you’re looking at is the replacement she bought at Carat for about ... Read More →
Jewellery Special: Style’s Picks
The hole truth Multiple piercings are not only for teenagers. Edwina Ings-Chambers reports on the rise of ear scaffolding Have you started pimping your ears yet? If not, you’re missing a trick. These days, the more hardware you manage to fit on your ears, the better. And it’s no longer confined to the bottom lobes; from clip-on rings and cuffs to piercings all the way up and round the top of ear, A-listers and fashion ... Read More →
I Love Ugly November 2013 Collection
New Zealand menswear label I Love Ugly introduce their installment for November 2013. Drawing inspiration from retro performance wear and nautical themes, I Love Ugly presents a selection of lightweight, versatile pieces that complement and accommodate for the months between summer and winter.
Brands to Know : Paul Evans
Based in New York City, Paul Evans is a new player in the game of luxury men’s footwear. The collection consists of high-end dress shoes made in Europe using time-honored craftsmanship and the finest materials. All dress shoes feature calfskin leather uppers, matching leather soles and leather lining. Founders Evan Fript & Ben Earley give us a little insight on the labels initial development – ”At the beginning of our journey, we collaborated internationally with individuals and factories ... Read More →
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