Cutler & Gross – interview with CEO Majid Mohammadi (Permanent Style)
“‘That cross-pollination is crucial to a brand like ours, which needs to remain innovative yet produce wearable, timeless designs,’ says Majid. ‘Only when a designer sees the production process does he realise why certain things are made a certain way.’ Adding a fraction of a millimetre to the thickness of an arm, for example, can make a big difference to how well a frame wears over time.”
The Return of the Classic Wet Shave (Wall Street Journal)
“Inspection over, it’s shave time. But first my skin has to be prepared for the main event. A man’s beard can contain between 7,000 and 25,000 hair fibers, which, when dry, can be as hard as copper wire. So lubrication is important. This process starts with a liberal splashing of freshly scented oil, which my barber vigorously massages into my lower cheeks and neck before smothering my entire head with another searingly hot towel. This, he explains, will soften the beard and help open the pores. The warmth is immediately relaxing, and as I lie back, cocooned in hot cloth, I ask myself why every morning can’t begin with a wet shave carried out by an expert barber.”
The Sartorialist: Lunch for 25, Edition III (The Sartorialist)
“This is the third “Lunch for 25,” and it just keeps getting more fun. You’ll see some familiar faces, some new faces, and a wrinkle at the end.”
In Conversation with Frank Clegg (Wax Wane)
“There are so many things that influence what the final outcome on an item will be. In general, I start with shapes. I think of shapes that are appealing to the eye, and these shapes are the basis to the design in all of our bags. Once I decide on the shape, then I detail that shape for the specific feeling and function that I want the bag to have. I’ve always aimed for simplicity, and in simple designs, the details really matter. They must become one with the bag without looking like a last minute addition. As with any design, function should always dictate the direction. They have to serve a purpose. My constant goal is to create premium bags so that even someone who’s not necessarily into fashion will be able to recognize that a Frank Clegg bag is an impeccable product.”
Top of the game (How To Spend It)
“The safari jacket has little in common with other holiday fare, as it has an air of authority about it (due, in part, to its colonial past, when the Empire’s enforcers dressed in the desert military attire to which its modern incarnation owes much). Like the best masculine looks, it has evolved out of pure practicality, with many a stylish accent added along the way.”
Monocle Style Directory 2013 (Monocle)
“From Lisbon to Taipei via Toronto and Melbourne, we’ve been on the lookout for lesser-known designers, brands and retailers that we think deserve to be on your radar. This is our round-up of all things fresh and interesting.”