Lamborghini Temerario debuts in Malaysia

Lamborghini Kuala Lumpur has launched the Temerario in Malaysia. Priced from RM1.35Million before any taxes or insurance, the HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle), redefines the performance, driving pleasure and comfort and is the latest compact supercar/hypercar of the Raging Bull.

Upcoming Events - 2025 Kedah Fashion Week will take place on 1st to 3rd August at Aman Central - If you're in Alor Setar, this could be something to look forward to.

I usually do not cover fashion, but I do like to promote topics that help local industries that do include menswear (even though I am more of a traditional menswear enthusiast and not into couture).

 Aman Central  has been organising the Kedah Fashion Week for a good 10 years. This10th anniversary of what they have called the Kedah Fashion Week 2025 began as an ambitious vision  has now reshaped the heart of Alor Setar and something the folks up north can look forward to, if they are into fashion and whatever that surrounds it (It does pretty quiet up there you know).

Acetate Tortoise Shell comb by Officine Universalle Buly - A short review and a video too

This comb is a Swiss made comb sold by Parisian brand Officine Universalle Buly, a brand that started off as a perfumery in the 1900s, disappeared and then was resurrected in the late 1990s and now owned by the LVMH group today. They usually sell perfumes, lip balm, brushes and combs. I think their Swiss made combs are the best I've used even beating the Kent Combs comb that I have been using for years.

At the Breitling x Tatler GMT 2025 collections showcase

I was invited to the Breitling boutique at the TRX Mall last week to view the latest novelties and collections of the watch brand. It is usually a the the weeks and months after the yearly Watches and Wonders that most watch brands or their dealers hold their individual previews to their customers and guests. So Breitling has collaborated with Tatler Malaysia, via their watch arm, Tatler GMT to hold a preview for Tatler and Breitling guests.

This year, the newly revised Breitling Superocean Heritage range was the main attraction. You can get exact details of what changed from other websites but I can say that the most notable improvement are the mid sized 40mm cased ones. They feature a redesigned dial and hands but I like that these are now only 12mm thick. Still with a non screw in crown but with 100meters water resistance like before and because of that, afds a typical touch of Breitling quirkiness to it. 

The SO Heritage takes after vintage Breitling and seems to be the better S.O to get vs. the regular one pictured above. This takes the 1950s vibe while the regular S.O feels 1970s. And that super large rehaut in contrasting style to the bezel and dial make something that doesn't fall into my rigid criteria of a dive watch I'd want to buy. So the Heritage version is nicer to me. 

Here is Yours Truly on Tatler Malaysia's Instagram explaining watch stuff to others at the event. I think Breitling's current marketing philosophy is to push a watch to different, more individual type of person. One that follows a slightly different path to success rather than just being that regular millionaire or movie star. More the adventurer but with that slight raw twist. Instead of riding a Harley Davidson they'll ride a Triumph. Maybe one with that rock star attitude or while having some raw energy even while looking elegant. Slightly off the beaten path, but still successful.

I think their current marketing is different from the other luxury watch brands and I do think with a bit more tweaks to their products, their profile will be better especially with collectors in this region which tend to be a tad bit conservative in their purchases.

The SO heritage Kelly Slater ltd ed.

The Shirt Bar Unveils Its Flagship Boutique at Iconic Fashion Destination Suria KLCC

Of course, this isn't Loro Piana, Polo Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers, it is Singapore brand The Shirt Bar, and they have spread their wings into KLCC - not Malaysia as they already have a presence inside Seibu, TRX Mall. Anyway, in conjunction with their opening at Suria KLCC, The Shirt Bar launches limited-edition, customisable, sustainable caps and oversized t-shirts, available exclusively at, where else, Suria KLCC -  Lot 208, Level 2, Suria KLCC,

An Update: I am still around, just doing many things and nothing at once.

Firenze

It has been over a year since I last posted anything in here. I suppose I should as my journey through life has been quite satisfying of late. Maybe that is the reason for lack of posts. In terms of living life, I have been doing just that and it has showed from the lack of posts. 

Add the fact that in this day and age, we tend to document things via video rather than mere words. I feel like I belong from that earlier era and it is actually quite tedious for me to keep on blogging. Of course, in terms of menswear in the tropics, I also seem to feel that I have covered what I wanted to cover and there has been not much to say.

Mannina - Firenze

I also have friends that say you can expand the scope of things and cover other things. I have my motoring/automotive related blog - motoring-malaysia, and that alone occupies my car related things and it also takes up a lot of my time from news pieces to video reviews over there. That fact makes me a little tired to do that over here on a regular basis too.

However, I should, as there are so many things I should share with you folks out there. And maybe I shall start again. There should be more on menswear and maybe some on luxury goods, travel (the photos here were all taken from my recent trip to Italy) and maybe a little on food. I have not decided as yet the direction I will be taking. 

I will let you folks know or if you see more stuff, you know that there is at least some direction taken.

Vintage Rolex Divers - Firenze

Officine Unversalle Buly - Milano

Lago di Como

The original door front of the Panerai boutique - Firenze

The latest, and possibly greatest Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II comes to Malaysia

Rolls-Royce's latest generation of the iconic Phantom arrives in Malaysia, redefining elegance and timeless luxury as well as being the pinnacle of automotive excellence. The exclusive launch event took place at Glasshouse @ Seputeh yesterday. This is the Phantom Series II.