Paloma Faith - New York

What an amazing voice. And I love the whole Lucille Ball vibe she has going on in the video. She's definitely someone to watch out for.

Awesome Twosome: Milan

Photo by The Sartorialist

Manila: Waterworld

My heart is breaking. My beloved city was literally transformed into a waterworld last Saturday, September 26, 2009, because of a terrible storm and merciless flooding. Many families have lost their homes, cars and other belongings. There are dozens of casualties and some individuals are still missing.

Right now, let's do all we can to help. A little will surely go a long way.

From Trio Multi Label:
We can help by collecting your donations - clothes, canned goods, rice, blankets, etc. Please drop them to any of the stores (Paul Smith in Greenbelt 5 and Shangri-La Mall/Ben Sherman Shangri-La) and we will deliver them to the relief center in Ateneo and Victory Fellowship.

From Ayala Foundation:
We have started a relief operation for Typhoon Ondoy victims. 1. Cash Donations. For those who wish to make cash donations, we are coursing this through the Ayala Foundation. Please deposit your cash donations to BPI Acct. # 0011149022.

For those who wish to make donations in kind (rice, canned goods, clothing, blankets, etc.), AyalaLand has kindly made arrangements to accept these at Ayala Malls. Please drop these off at the Concierge stands at Trinoma, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, and Market Market. For those who wish to volunteer to pack and/or distribute goods, Ayala Foundation is doing a relief operation.

Other options:
Donate (Drop Off Points) for relief goods ALL 7-11 convenience stores, Shell gas stations, Total gas stations, Petron gas stations, Jollibee branches in Metro Manila McDonalds branches in Metro Manila

LUZON RELIEF is NOW OPEN // 2nd Flr., Bramante Bldg., Renaissance Towers, Meralco Ave., Ortigas // Accepting RELIEF DONATIONS

Monocle Issue 27 - October 2009

Have you picked up the latest issue of Monocle? Here's what to expect:




Contents of The Monocle Style Survey


Tokyo: A Monocle City Survey


Special Beams feature


Travel Edits: Global Selection

Fall Footwear: Grey

Note to self: Buy grey sneakers. Preferably in felt-like material (What do you call that?).


Photo from h(y)r Collective

Never Say Never: Chambray

Photos from The Sartorialist

Chambray - who would have thought that this material would make its way into the closets of fashion-savvy males the world over?

I remember talking to a friend a few weeks ago and he said he wouldn't be caught dead wearing chambray. At the time, I just kept my mouth shut, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with his opinion. To be honest, I was keen on giving it a try and was patiently waiting for a particular style that I would genuinely like. Seeing it constantly on Jake Davis' blog and on the Kitsune guys also added to the appeal.


Shirt from Topman

Last Friday, I spotted a chambray shirt at Topman. It was, perhaps, a good entry level piece into the world of chambray because of its simplicity. It was very soft and light, perfect for the humid weather, and also had a club collar which pretty much sealed the deal. I bought it two days later. Now that it's hanging in my closet, I can say I'm happy with the purchase. As I type this, I'm already thinking of different ways of wearing it (simplicity is key, of course).

Alphabeat Music Videos

Enjoy these amazing videos by Danish band, Alphabeat.