Sukhumvit/Ploenchit – Where to sleep, shop, spa and sup in Bangkok

Sukhumvit/Ploenchit – Where to sleep, shop, spa and sup in Bangkok

Aug 25, 2009 | No Comments

I never tire of Thailand. I don’t think it’s possible to have a bad holiday there, unless you are a muppet and go around smoking drugs and letting coconuts fall on your head. I never tire of Bangkok either, even though I’ve been there countless times.  It’s just a great city, but – and this [...]

Oo, more lovely hats

Jun 24, 2009 | No Comments

My search for hats has thrown up another great option – Borsalino of Italy.  Found them flagged in Monocle this month along with a photo spread that included a Lock & Co hat too.  Just going to show that I really do have excellent taste (fnah). Closest places to purchase are either Shanghai or Tokyo [...]

Considering summer hats

Jun 22, 2009 | No Comments

Working out which shops I need to visit when next in London. I love wandering around St James and Mayfair poking around the likes of Berreta, Swaine Adeney Brigg, Trevor Philip, and Turnbull & Asser etc but I haven’t been to the hatter’s Lock & Co – which I consider a massive oversight now I’ve [...]

Oh Moncler – if only I had a reason to shop

Jun 16, 2009 | No Comments

Moncler’s Gamme Rouge range.  Such architectural shapes (and great ski-wear too) www.moncler.it Have to wonder though why their Hong Kong shop in IFC Mall only sells the rain coats and cold weather gear. No Gamme Rouge.  Whhhyyyyy? UPDATE: Gamme Rouge is, in fact, sold in Joyce. Bring it.