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| Archived Since: | December 2, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Custom Luxury: Burberry’s New Bespoke Trenchcoat
Burberry has done a lot to rid its tarnished image of knock-offs and “chavaliers” of late. With three-dimensional advertising campaigns shot by Mario Testino, celebrity endorsements from quintessentially British actors, actresses and...Show More Summary
Crater Face: The Marble Lunar Surface Tray
Soon enough I know that I’ll have a spotty teenager in the midst of my family unit whose temperament will be contaminated with puberty-ridden acerbity. How much fun. Although, I find that these situations are best tackled head on with full assault, so when the time comes, I’ll be ready for the onslaught of slammed doors and [...]
Freelancers’ Xmas: For Melbourne’s Forgotten Professionals
We’re very pleased to announce our involvement in Freelancers’ Xmas, a networking event for the forgotten professionals who would otherwise spend their Christmas at home drinking gin alone. Taking place at Hoo haa in Melbourne on Thursday, 1 December, it’s aimed at those who have to spend all year facing irregular work, chasing clients’ invoices and [...]
MC Escher is Not a Hip-Hop Artist: Erïk Bjerkesjö’s Footwear Lookbook
In this day and age you could be forgiven for thinking that MC Escher is a rap artist of some description, in production cahoots with Timbaland, possibly billed in the media as the next Kanye West. Although it would be mildly amusing you’d be very wrong. Swedish menswear designer, now based in Florence, Erïk Bjerkesjö, takes [...]
Trying Flying: What Ever Happened to a Little Respect, Sir Richard?
Unlike most, air travel is something that I relish, provided it’s in short manageable spurts and not long-haul epic journeys. Much like dinners with my family. At the weekend I made one such voyage, alas not across international waters to meet my French lover, but an interstate visit to meet the Fockers, so to speak. I flew Virgin, [...]
Not Digging On You: LoCreep Mobile App for Group Ridicule
Everyone’s heard the same old formulaic pick-up lines: “Do you have any in you?” “No” “Would you like some?” Foul. Perhaps what is even more repugnant is that those horrible lines have worked on others before? I don’t want to imagine that kind of person who would accept such a proposition. Not [...]
Have the World’s Best Calligrapher at Your Table this Christmas
If you’re in need of an invitation that requires that extra touch of refinement and extravagance, the world’s elite knows to turn to Bernard Maisner. Calligrapher extraordinaire (and the dude with the quill below) has been penning his decorative invitations, place cards and other forms of personalised correspondence for decades and has even lent his hand [...]
Etiquette for Hire: Job Applications, Resignations and Everything In-Between
There comes a time in life when one just has to move on, and I’m not talking about skinny jeans and the axing of The Real Housewives of New York. When seeking a new job, the process can be a little daunting; what with the cover letters, Curriculum Vitae and the constant stream of indifferent [...]
Menswear Made Easy: One Stop Stylist Online Fashion Resource
For some, dressing sharply comes naturally, whereas for others, simply getting into something other than a pair of tracksuit pants can be quite a challenge. Fits, fabrics and pairing colours can seem like the most daunting of tasks, but there’s no shame in that and the new men’s online stylist, One Stop Stylist agrees. A lot of men [...]
Old-World New Technology: The Ceramic iPhone Gramophone
They say everything old is new again, and if that’s indeed the case, then I’m feeling very new. Or fresh. Or new. You see, I’ve decided to try a little social experiment where everything that would normally be referred to as ‘fresh’ is actually ‘new’. New bread, new fruit, a new breeze. You get [...]
Festive Fear: How to Avoid Boring Work-Related Christmas Functions
Dear Agony Uncle, I find the Christmas season to be quite awkward. I’m invited to numerous functions with colleagues; most of whom are vapid, none of whom I particularly like nor want to spread any good cheer with. Given that non-attendance is frowned upon, what excuses can I use to avoid being trapped with drunken [...]
Enter the Dome: The High-Tech Terrarium
If you’ve ever watched Adaptation, you’ll know that it’s based influenced by Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief. Rather it’s heavily inspired by The Orchid Thief, which is the whole point of the narrative. If you haven’t seen it and this makes about as much sense as genitals on a toaster, then get thyself to a video [...] (Read more...)
GIVEAWAY: A Double Pass to See PNAU and Eskimo Joe Live!
More than anything (except for maybe vodka) we love giving things away and today is not an exception. Not only are we giving away tickets to be involved in a money-can’t-buy experience, but you also have the opportunity to win free vodka! Thanks to Russian Standard Vodka—vodka as it should be—you and a friend can see the [...] (Read more...)
Grammar 101: Invite vs. Invitation
It has crept into the vernacular with little scrutiny, however, ‘invite’ and ‘invitation’ are two entirely different words. Sure, it’s an abbreviation, but if someone were to send us a wedding ‘invite’ —or worse—print it on the front of the card, quite frankly we wouldn’t go and would send a dictionary as a wedding gift. [...] (Read more...)
God Save Us All: Queens of Distinctly Different Governance
One’s face is on coins and stamps; the other, television screens and trashy magazines. The former’s notoriety comes from presiding over a Commonwealth, the latter’s celebrity was spurred by her being drenched in urine in a “leaked” sex tape. While the dichotomy of both women is plainly apparent, both have visited Australia in the past fortnight, yet one captured more [...]Show More Summary
GIVEAWAY: Paspaley Polo in the City Double Passes to the Coopers Bar
Here at I Do Believe I Came with a Hat we’re only too willing to admit that we like all things equestrian and with the recent Spring Racing Carnival it’s only ignited horse fever, which might be a direct correlation to the itchy eyes and impending addiction to Phenergan. Just around the corner is the Paspaley Polo [...] (Read more...)
The Cheese Platter Reinterpreted: A Paris Exhibition for Fromage Fanatics
It’s no secret we have an affinity for all things fromage and when an object harks tradition yet has the bite of the sharpest Jersey, we can’t help but take notice. The Milk Factory invited six designers—5.5 Designers, F.X Balléry, Germain...Show More Summary
Waiting Rooms Made Whimsical: Dutch Design Week’s Lengthy Installation
We’ve discussed our aversion to waiting in queues before, and even though the future promises less of it through technological advances, we still remain skeptical. Dutch designer, Philip Luschen shares our view with his recent work exhibited...Show More Summary
Subtle Stubble: The Remington Touch Control Trimmer
Our dear friend Michael Delany Korabelnikova road-tests the Remington Touch Control stubble facial trimmer. If you have an item for discerning and modern ladies and gentlemen and would like to submit your product for consideration, please click here. As a man with a beard I am not often on the receiving end of charity, but thanks to [...] (Read more...)
Subculture: Vintage Tokyo Subway Etiquette Posters
The Japanese are known for their politesse on public transport. Anyone who has travelled the Tokyo subway and has suffered the fate of their mobile phone ringing, spoken too loudly or dared breathe will know the scorn they’ll receive from fellow commuters. All etiquette stems from practicality and the observation of simple rules make the [...] (Read more...)