Meanwhile, at RM, Fall with Style.

New arrivals of shoes, tweeds, wool coats and other treasures are filling the gaps (there are no gaps) on my racks.
There's a beautiful black leather Roots bag, brand new. Compact and perfect in every way.
There are some suits to die for named Prada, Zegna, Paul Smith and Canali.
And as always, there's me, giving you the sound advise you want when shopping. Come and get it.

Oh My, Dear Life!

Alice Munro, dear Alice. Thank you. Please write me another one.
I just finished the last pages of her latest book. I took my time with this book, only allowed myself one story at a time, every few days so I can stretch the pleasure further.
Every story in this collection is a heartbreaker. Even her short childhood recollections, despite having been written in a clear prose devoid of sentimentality, have an impact of such magnitude that I ended up closing the back cover with wet eyes, panting for air. Who cries when reading a book anymore? Well, turns out I do.
In these lines she manages to compose her music of words so concisely, light in style but heavy with content, dense with life meanings, and never simple. She makes me want to write her a letter. Maybe I will.

New Arrivals

Those of you who are thinking ahead, planning what to wear to a special holiday event for example, must come by and check out the fantastic additions to my racks. Some exquisite jackets by the great master Armani, and some of his competitors. These garments would make any man look and feel sophisticated, well packed, and cosy. Most of them are in size 40R, but not all. Please come.

Feasting on Culture

I'm lucky to have gracious friends with membership at the AGO. Today they took me for my birthday to see the Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera show - a comprehensive study of their life of love and art.
Like many artistic couples, they fed on heart break, drama and lust. And Frieda looked so good in her suffering.
I must admit that what struck me more than their paintings, which have become iconic in recent decades, are the photographs chronicling their life, and the less known works.
I love this nude of her that he did early in their relationship:

And this portrait of her, the stillness and grace in it are perfect: