Today, we will have a closer look at J. Hopenstand, a Swiss company which specializes in high quality custom made belts and leather products made in their ateliers in Switzerland and France. J. Hopenstand offers both a belt MTO service, where you decide the material, length, buckle etc and a full bespoke service where the…
Accessories
Suspenders vs belt – Your chance to win a pair of suspenders
Wearing suspenders (or braces in Great Britain) is not only a fashion statement; it comes with benefits that will make you pant-situation easier to control. If you’re interested in winning a pair of suspenders from John Henric, make sure to check out how to enter the competition at the end of this post! (This post…
Review: Arsante of Sweden Leather Backpack
In recent years, backpacks have become more and more visible in menswear. You can find them in a variety of shapes and materials, both rugged practical versions and sleek fashion oriented. I recently acquired an Arsante of Sweden Leather Backpack and before I jump into my review I would like to mention some words about Arsante of Sweden,…
Review: Carl Friedrik Palissy Briefcase
Before I jump into my review of my Carl Friedrik Palissy briefcase I would like to mention some words about the company’s recent rebranding. Oppermann London was launched in 2012 by the two brothers Niklas and Mattias Oppermann. You can read more about the brand in my previous post where I reviewed one of their wallets. Recently…
Review: R. Culturi Pocket Square & Necktie
Artwork by Illustrators, Painters, and Artists from Around the World, that’s what the ties, pocket squares and scarves from R. Culturi illustrate. Their goal is to collaborate with individuals from a broad a range of countries to provide a diverse view of art and creativity from around the world. They work with artist that are classically trained painters,…
Hestra Bespoke Gloves
During the ‘Leather Trunk Show’ at Engelska Herr earlier this autumn, I took the opportunity to take my measurements for a pair of Hestra bespoke gloves. Finding good fitting RTW gloves is as hard as finding a RTW suit. Hestra was one of the exhibitors during the trunk show and I had the chance to meet…
Review: The Bespoke Shop – Handmade Accessories
During my latest visit in Stockholm and the Shoegazing Super trunk Show, I met Thomas Bodfält; the founder of “The Bespoke Shop“. I didn’t know much about the company at that time but I’ve seen it grow rapidly both on social media and other menswear sites. After checking the website I knew I had to try…
Review: Oppermann Swanfield Cognac Wallet
Last year during the Shoegazing Super Trunk Show, Oppermann London was one of the companies that was represented. I had followed them on Instagram for quite some time and really liked the look of all their products. One of their wallets especially caught my eye: “The Oppermann Swanfield Cognac Wallet”, which I decided to order during the…
Review: Frank Clegg Zip Top Briefcase
Almost exactly 6 months ago I probably did one of my largest ”investments” when it comes to my wardrobe. After lots of considering and looking at pictures on Instagram and other media, I decided to finally get a good quality briefcase. The one I bought was from an American leather bag manufacturer named “Frank Clegg…