The London Lounge

I second Sherman Pickey--a great resource for preppy sportswear (Lacoste, Villebrequin, Barbour, Lilly Pulitzer, CJ Laing). They also stock several regional purveyors of accessories (S. Matheson pocket squares, Peter Blair neckties, Smathers and Branson needlepoint belts). The co-owners, Ethan and L...

In addition to Bergdorf and Paul Stuart, I'd recommend the Robert Talbott shop on Madison for ties, pocket squares, etc. For a sligthly edgier experience, try a trip downtown to Nolita--Seize sur Vingt, Barker Black, Duncan Quinn and Lord Willy's. Each can be an acquired taste, but the proprietors a...

zhhooper wrote:
When I was first introduced to Hendrick's, I was cautioned against its use in a martini. However, I've discovered the mix of Hendrick's with a splash of Nya vermouth to be a most delightful (if acquired) taste.

apologies for the typo-that's Vya....

A committed martini man, I spent many years in thrall to BS. Somewhat older and wiser, hese days I would have to vouch for Plymouth, Brokers and Boodles for my regular tipple. When I was first introduced to Hendrick's, I was cautioned against its use in a martini. However, I've discovered the mix of...

Is anyone familiar with the custom of wearing a gold signet ring (on the left hand ring finger) as a wedding ring? This is precisely what I do. It's a family custom to receive a gold signet ring w/monogram upon high school graduation. I wore this on my right ring finger until I married. My wife is ...