Five things that have my attention… 1. The Billy Reid Mint Julep cups for yesterday’s Kentucky Derby.   2. Smathers & Branson is expanding their line to include iPhone cases and money clips.   3. Esquire talks about the GREATEST…

The Mint Julep is about as “southern” as it gets, and it gets quite a bit of play during the Kentucky Derby. Now, I don’t believe that “southern” is an adjective, but if so it could be used to describe…

Clockwise from top left:  Carrera  /  Mark McNairy  /  Tretorn  /  Scotch & Soda  /  East Dane

I really enjoy working with such a great company like Orvis.  They are making huge strides in the #menswear arena, and remain a cut above when it comes to what they are known for: outdoors.  Their new Trout Bum line…

The Smathers and Branson needlepoint belts are really works of art.  The designs are crisp, the colors are bright, and the leather backing is really nice for a $165 belt.  I love the look…I have a TON of (let’s call them)…