THE TALENTED MR GUILLAUME

French world champion free diver, Guillaume Néry, has taken charge this summer with some impressive lightweight essentials to break the heat.

 (Credits: Photographed by Mr Arnaud Pyvka and Styled by Mr Dan May, Style Director, MR PORTER)

Think chinos, linen and cotton. Panama Hat sold separately.

BASIC MATTER 25: THE PERFECT CANVAS BACKPACK

I have never considered myself a fashionista nor want to be called one.

No, I am not the man responsible for the proliferation of plaid shirts throughout the metro and, increasingly, around my circle.

Actually, I recently took a break from wearing plaid and got myself four new white dress shirts in cotton, linen and more cotton. In fact, to soak up from Manila’s damp weather, I just got myself a new one.

With all five new dress shirts (yes, I am a happy shopper!), I thought of getting myself a new bag to pair them with.

Last night while trying to score something online, I came across this nice bright green cotton canvas backpack with contrasting light brown leather trims from Seil Marschall.


Truly perfect, this backpack comes with drawstring and adjustable strap closure, adjustable shoulder straps, and zipped internal and external pockets. Need I go on?

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

When it comes to clothes and dressing I am as simple as it gets.


(William and Pelé Ling)

Actually, I dress like my dad. Don’t get me wrong, dressing like my dad is not a bad thing since he’s pretty dapper for someone who’ll be turning 60 in two months. Che bell'uomo! In fact, I’d sneak in his closet to shop for vintage brogues, braided belts (which I admittedly stole last Christmas) and loafers.



(T-B: Richard, Ruairidh and Angus Villar, David and Freddie Mills, Charlie and Jackson Boxer and Richard and Cosmo Wise)

Happy Fathers day, mi Padre!