The Gentleman Mason

We’ve changed to the autumn color scheme.

I hope it meets with your approval. 

Aramis Gentlemen’s Collection

I’ve been stingy with my dwindling supply of the brilliant and inexplicably discontinued Aramis Havana cologne for months, but now I can apply with abandon again because Aramis have reissued Havana in its Gentlemen’s Collection.
In addition to Havana (1994), Aramis are reissuing several other fragrances in their catalog, including Aramis 900 (1974), Devin (1977), JHL [...]

Social Primer is a great site.

There’s a reason why I keep Social Primer in my sidebar.  This is it.
For the record, in America, there are only five dress codes that should ever be printed on an invitation. Formal, Semi-formal, Informal, Casual and Costume.
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Semi-Formal (or Black Tie) – Semi-Formal means  Black tie. Whether we call it a dinner suit or Tuxedo, [...]

The Wooster Project

Some time ago I posted this photograph of Hugh Laurie as Bertie Wooster from the old Jeeves and Wooster series from British television.  Jeeves and Wooster is one of the greatest programs ever for men’s clothing, right up there with Mad Men.  The program is set in the period between the first and second world [...]

Upcoming Speaking Event

I will be speaking on Saturday, October 24 at the Semi-Annual Meeting of The Masonic Society at Freemasons’ Hall, 525 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.  The theme of the day’s program is Rededicating the Craft.
On the program with me includes:

The Most Worshipful, The Grand Master of Indiana, Charles Marlowe, who will be delivering the keynote [...]

The New Homburg has Arrived!

Some time ago I spoke to my good friend Art Fawcett about filling a gap in my hat wardrobe, namely a Homburg.  He said he’d be glad to, and today is the big day, it has arrived.  I have GOT to get a real camera…  Art is an artist as well as just being an [...]

Another new Masonic Society Benefit!

If you’re a member of The Masonic Society, I have another new membership benefit to bring to your attention.
Dexter Rings is a custom manufacturer of Masonic rings, among many other things, based in Kent, England.  Dexter does a full line of completely custom rings, cufflinks, pendants and charms, signet rings and just about any kind [...]

Simply disgraceful.

An article from the NY Post regarding the way people dressed to attend Senator Kennedy’s public services.
But just as sad? The flip-flops.
Mourners also sported short-shorts, undershirts, dirty tees, and many pairs of infamous Crocs. It was a Casual Friday gone horribly wrong, as if everyone’s destination was Fenway Park, not a public casket viewing at [...]