A hankering

December 14, 2007
Perhaps I’m just a little late with my top gifts but I do prefer to delay any Christmas-related matters as much as possible. I despair when I hear of people venturing into the bustling streets of illuminated cities scouring the streets in hunter-gatherer fashion to retrieve pressies…in October. Anyhow, late or not, I’ve just prepared a Christmas gift list, a wish list, a hit list of sublime presents, call it what you will…

Bigarade concentrée by Jean-Claude Ellena[yes, THE nose behind Hermès’ scents]


An overwhelmingly citrus scent, I mean this in the most positive way.

100% Leather Ankle Boots from Jil Sander


Robust and simultaneously alluringly sensual. Delicious.

Bernhard Willhelm SS 08


This look has me hankering after another bomber to add to a burgeoning collection…

Lanvin by Dean L. Merceron


A history of, arguably, the most influential house of all time.

Images from Totem Fashion, Yoox, Amazon and Editions Des Parfums

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  • Sarah December 14, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    Yo, I love reading your blog and keeping up with the latest guys tips. I was wondering if you were going to do a Holiday gifts post – have you seen the new Diesel Fuel For life limited edition fragrances? The packaging is really amazing. There’s a small vial on a pocket chain, or a bling bottle wrapped in gilded chains – Diesel is certainly picking up on the vintage trend here. Thought you should hear about it, & keep up the good work!

  • Stylesalvage Steve December 14, 2007 at 9:07 pm

    Those Jil Sander boots are alluringly sensual, almost sexual.

  • WendyB December 15, 2007 at 3:12 am

    Those boots are beauties!

  • .Unknown. December 15, 2007 at 8:49 am

    Those shoes are fabulous!

  • riz December 15, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    I REALLY want that Lanvin book. I don’t think I have sense of the house’s style pre-Elbaz (which is kind of sad.)

  • Overpriced Designer Man Bag December 17, 2007 at 5:17 am

    I agree – those Jil Sander boots are fantastic