The London Lounge

Gentlemen

I thought it might be useful to the members of the club to have a place to post tips about recently found products.

I'll start the ball rolling by mentioning the Falke "Cottage Sock" slipper I picked out today. They are made in a cashmere blend and are very comfortable around the house.

You might also like Roger & Gallet "magnolia" soap. My wife purchased some the other day and the fragrance is so nice, the soap found its way into my dresser and armoire. Its just as nice as pot pourri.

Cheers

Michael Alden

Scents for men and women fall into two distinct categories, atrocious or intoxicating. You really need two distinct fragrances for day and night. Example. A classic for me was always Guerlain's Vetiver--that is, until the original formula was so adulterated that it now has no lasting power.
Luckily I stumbled on a superb replacement, Frederic Malle's Vetiver
Extraordinaire. It'll get you through the day.

For evening, something more exotic is required. Lots has been written about Creed fragrances, who it was created for, which scent became synonymous with what famous actor or royal personage, etc. Hype is no match for the nose. Suffice to say if it's a night scent you want, consider Creed's Bois du Portugal. It lasts until the wee small hours.

JMB

Gentlemen:

My indispensible favorites are:

* Santa Maria Novella shaving soap;
* Witch hazel;
* Feather DE razor blades;
* Crystal stick deodorant made from mineral salts; and
* Kent brushes and combs; and
*Penaud or Gold Bond powder.

Trey

alden wrote:. . .

You might also like Roger & Gallet "magnolia" soap. My wife purchased some the other day and the fragrance is so nice, the soap found its way into my dresser and armoire. Its just as nice as pot pourri.
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My wife is a fan of Orchid, when available, and Green Tea otherwise, though she seems to try a different one every now and then for no particular reason. I like them all, though my enthusiasm is limited. I will keep my nose out for the Magnolia.

alden wrote:You might also like Roger & Gallet "magnolia" soap. My wife purchased some the other day and the fragrance is so nice, the soap found its way into my dresser and armoire. Its just as nice as pot pourri.

I don't know about the Roger & Gallet "magnolia," but I have used, and do enjoy, "Jean Marie Farina" and "Extra Vieille," both also by Roger & Gallet. I also find Issey Miyake's "l'eau d'Issey" quite compelling. Finally, for twenty-five years I have been a happy and satisfied user of Fenjal deodorant and powder.

Balance in scents, as is balance in the way one wears one's clothes, is often under-considered.

Ta,
garu

Gentlemen

I visited Hermes the other day and noticed that they have re-released one of the most beautiful carre in their prestigious collection, the Chasse en Inde. Go immediately to your nearest Hermes store and take a look. There are many new colors that are exceptional including a mid green that will wind up in my closet.

Cheers

M Alden

Michael,

How does one tie a Hermes scarf to make it suitable for a man to use? I have long coveted their patterns but have so far had to be content with admiring them on my wife.

I suggest that you chaps stop being such giddy teenage girls taking about intoxicating fragrances and get yourself a decent straight razor. My finest is a massive 8/8 beast, c.100 or so year old Chopper from the long defunct but legendary Sheffield maker, Wade and Butcher.

It is awesome.

http://www.cutterandtailor.com/forum

Dear Huzir

Maybe it is just an actor’s prerogative.



I used to see Noiret wearing three at a time: one as a pocket square, one as an ascot and one as a bandanna or just draped around the neck. In the last five years of his life, one rarely saw him wearing a tie as he preferred the bandanna instead.







If they are selected in muted colors and patterns they can easily be worn by a man as an ascot, scarf or bandanna.

Michael

Falke Bristol Kniestrümpfe, 100 percent merino wool. I like them.