fashion

An Interview with MeisterSinger’s CEO, Manfred Bressler, on German Watchmaking

Alister & PaineSeptember 14, 2020

Manfred Brassler revolutionized the watch industry when he launched, MeisterSinger, a German timepiece company that would use single-hands exclusively. The concept was to go back in time. In the earliest days of measuring time, back to the sundials even, a single hand was used. It was precise and beautiful. Mr. Brassler wanted to escape the brand environment of luxury timepieces today, where design can be overcrowded and more isn’t always more. With a focus on functional simplicity and clarity he concentrated on the essentials of design and created an iconic brand that manages to stand out from its rivals in an oversaturated industry.

A Haircut and Q&A with The Real Life Edward Scissorhands

Jenna Marie BostockMay 4, 2020

Have you ever thought of a haircut as an otherwordly, out-of-body experience? Have you ever felt shears surround your ears and feel like you were on stage at a rock concert? If you haven’t, it’s simply because you haven’t met hair icon and serial entrepreneur Edward Tricomi. He’s a legend in the world of modern day pop culture, and also the founder of several high profile salons from Tokyo to NYC. Walk into any Warren-Tricomi salon and you’ll be greeted by a space that feels more like a stage than a hair salon. We popped into the unexpectedly edgy salon tucked away within the old New York glam that is the Plaza Hotel, catering to a cool-meets-elite clientele. The space juxtaposes a rock-star staff with a chandelier-adorned décor, allowing clients to feel pampered but not too far from their creative roots, all while blasting The Waitresses and Jimi Hendrix with a little Joy Division to mellow it all out. Poinsettias line the stairs and Ian Curtis croons...

How The Tailors of Saville Row Inspired this Men’s Fashion Entrepreneur

Jenna Marie BostockSeptember 5, 2018

Paul Trible is revolutionizing the centuries old menswear world, taking inspiration from the classic tailors of Savile Row and the shirtmakers of Jermyn Street and bringing that luxury and tradition to the States, where the lack of offerings in menswear has been a notorious frustration for the fashionable gentleman. We sat down for a chat with Paul on everything from how a ruined Lehman Brothers career gave him the freedom to pursue his clothing dreams, the key to keeping your entrepreneurial passion, and the importance of learning from a master - no matter the industry...

The Business of Ethical Fashion

Tansy BaigentNovember 14, 2017

Being an ethical fashion business is about believing in a better world, it’s about choosing to see business differently; seeking possibility rather than profit. Fashion at its’ essence is a combination of creativity and luxury which inspires people and speaks to their desires. To fulfil this desire ethically is to respond with originality & resourcefulness with a superior product which encourages purchasing quality over quantity...

Impeccable Custom Suiting from Alton Lane

Alister & PaineOctober 26, 2017

There is something about making an entrance in a bespoke suit. You’re making a statement, an announcement to the world, that you care about the details. That you appreciate the finer things in life, and that you’re willing to work for them. A custom suit has the power to...