FASHION: George Cleverley

You know what word I feel isn’t used enough?  The word “bespoke,” in my opinion, needs to be used much more during conversation. Unfotunately, not a lot of things nowadays can be described as bespoke.  These days, everything is about creating products that are fast, convenient and profitable. George Cleverly, however, is a company that takes [...]

TIMEPIECES: Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m

This latest rendition of the Seamaster series from Omega is sturdy, hardcore and built for the true adventurer. Now, the only question left to answer is why the hell did they call it the “Ploprof”?  It’s name is reminiscent of the sound your poop makes when it hits the toilet water.  In reality, the watch [...]

FEATURE: John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Fancy the Rock & Roll lifestyle?  What about Rock & Roll fashion and style?  If you do, then you’re just like me and love anything that comes out of John Varvatos’ collection. As a big fan, his spring/summer 2010 collection lives up to my every expectation. What’s even cooler is that his website doesn’t display the [...]

HOME STYLE: Porsche Design Kitchen P’7340

Poggenpohl, manufacturer of fine modern kitchens and Porsche Design Group have joined forces back 08 in creating a kitchen line geared toward us men. A kitchen usually a woman’s domain since the beginning of time has been slowly disappearing and increasing number of men have taken up the apron and getting in their culinary fix. [...]

FEATURE: 3 Fashion faux pas for Easter

Easter is such a great time of year for everyone who is in a Christian faith tradition.  From kids going Easter Egg hunting, to spending time with your family, Easter is a time to relax, enjoy and recount the many blessings you have received in your lifetime. For us here at ESM, we just want to [...]

STYLE: FCUK “Graded Sweater”

Ask any graphic artist and they will tell you – gradients will give depth to any design they work on.  It will give a 2 dimensional image weight, show differences in coloring and just give the design.. more life. In the same way, gradients give fashion more life.  Take for example, the “Graded Sweater” from [...]

STYLE: “Little Dume” button up from Hollister

Hmm, how can I best describe going into a Hollister store when you actually surf?  It’s kind of like a mechanic buying his automotive equipment from the grocery store.  It’s okay, but you wouldn’t want other people in your industry catching you do it. Fortunately for me, I write for Essential Style for Men, so I [...]

FEATURE: The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles

On most occassions, when giving travel advice to the Los Angeles area, I would usually recommend to not stay in the downtown area.  Depending on what one’s itinerary is, I would probably recommend staying by the water or staying close to Hollywood to try and catch the nightlife. There is one gleaming exception to this [...]

TIMEPIECES: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Safari Special Edition

I need to make more money.  Aside from all these dream cars I want, I really, really, really want an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph.  To be even more specific, the one I want is the Safari special edition.  Also known as 26170stood091cr01 SAFARI, this watch exudes men’s luxury with a very subtle design and style.  [...]

FASHION: Fratelli Rossetti

If you really think about it, one of the true men’s luxury items is shoes.  Why?  Because shoes get worn out. Unlike suits, watches, cars and the like, shoes very simply have a predetermined lifespan.  Especially if you love them and use them all the time. Now the ultimate in these luxury items are shoes [...]

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