Cigars And Cognac: A Pairing That Just Works
How to choose a cigar and cognac that complement each other. VIEW MORE ▶︎
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Cigar Review: Ashton ESG 20-Year Salute
An exceptional smoke from a powerhouse of the non-Cuban market. VIEW MORE ▶︎
Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Series No. 6 Maduro
A classic smoke that belongs in every man’s humidor. VIEW MORE ▶︎
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Drop Crotch
An unfortunate pant style from the early 2010s reminiscent of the Hammer Pants of the 1980s popularized by Stanley Burell.
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Metrosexual
A young, urban, heterosexual male with liberal political views, an interest in fashion, and a refined sense of taste.
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Smoking Jacket
A man’s comfortable jacket, typically made of velvet, formerly worn while smoking after dinner.
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Desert Boot
An ankle-length boot made with a suede upper and a crepe leather sole.
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Shacket
A type of outer garment that is half shirt, half jacket. Kind of both. But not either.
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Argyle
A multicolored diamond pattern, sometimes with overplaid, usually in wool; originally knitted in England on hand frames, it is now made by machines and applied primarily to socks and sweaters.
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Athleisure
A trend in fashion in which clothing designed for athletic workouts at a gymnasium, sometimes termed activewear, is worn outside of the gym to go to the office or shopping or other social occasions.
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Attaché Case
A small, thin suitcase that is used especially for carrying papers and documents.
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Button Stance
The height, distance and spacing of a coat’s front buttons relative to its front edge and waist.
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Dandy
A man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of Self.
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Normcore
A unisex fashion trend characterized by unpretentious, average-looking clothing.
Cigar Review: La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso
An excellent quality “anytime” smoke. VIEW MORE ▶︎
Cigar Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” Toro
A Davidoff cigar that is decidedly “non-Davidoff” and very, very good. VIEW MORE ▶︎
Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto
Cigar of the year in 2015 and still a force to be reckoned with. VIEW MORE ▶︎
Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez New World Robusto
At $6 a stick you’re getting way more than you pay for from this one. VIEW MORE ▶︎
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
A strong, potent and leathery smoke. VIEW MORE ▶︎
