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.

My Blucher Mocs get new Vibram soles

The pair of Blucher mocs that I bought in 2017 have had their soles replaced recently. The soles basically wore out sometime in 2022 and I've  stored the shoes so that I can get them repaired at a later date. And that later date was a few weeks ago.

Last post was in 2021? Wow, I didn't even realise. Site update, people think I make or sell stuff in this blog and Mario Minardi shoes over in Singapore

IT HAS been awhile.  I suppose this is due to the fact that the pandamic lockdowns has made me reflect more about life and I started chilling out more instead of writing. 

Anyway, I am still around but writing has slowed down. But if you have been following my Instagram or following the Motoring Malaysia blog, you would know that I am still active and doing fine over here in Malaysia. 

Watch Sales / Production for 2020

Here is the global watch sales and profit numbers or production for 2020 (forgot the source but from a watch website). Anyway, just a thought on Rolex and Longines it sold the most watches in 2020. 

We used to think that their watches, even their basic Datejust or Oyster Perpetual models, were rare items making them hold their value. 

Stock Take, A.K.A The Seiko (and Thereabouts) Collection to Date

Some Seiko watches and the odd one from SEAC SUB (I think its an Italian dive equipment brand)  top right. The watch uses a Seiko Instruments quartz movement inside a Monnin mid size case. More on that in another post.