The Ultimate Gentleman’s Luxury: A Cut Throat Shave (At Heimie’s)
For many gentlemen, the daily shave is a chore: a quick pass with an electric razor or a disposable cartridge. But the traditional wet shave, performed by a master barber, is another experience...
View ArticleHenrik Hjerl: The Real Life “Most Interesting Man in the World”
He has been a diplomat, a CEO, a close-up magician, and even survived 52 days on a desert island. Join us as we explore the wardrobe of Henrik Hjerl, a Danish sartorialist whose life is as fascinating...
View ArticleHow to Think Like a Tailor: A Guide to Fabric Selection
British tailor Simon Skottowe asks one core question when guiding clients at Vienna’s Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe: “What are you, and what do you want to say with it?” Join us for his masterclass on...
View ArticleASMR Traditional Cut Throat Shave: Full Classic Barber Experience
We recorded a full, traditional cut-throat shave from start to finish. Our goal was to capture every relaxing sound in high-fidelity audio for a pure ASMR experience. Table of...
View ArticleOur Favorite Grooming Products – Recommendations for Shaving, Hair & More
If you’re at the drugstore, you can find tons of grooming products for men, and in recent years, more and more brands have entered the market so testing out different things can be rather costly. To...
View Article9 Biggest Shaving Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
When it comes to shaving, it’s really easy to fall into a routine and just to keep doing what you’ve always done even though you’re not happy with the results. In today’s guide, we show you how to...
View ArticleHow to Shave with a Safety Razor – Double-Edged Razor Shaving
Nowadays, there are quite a number of shaving methods possible, like the innovative electric razor, which gives you a quick shave, and the multi-blade models sold by many companies from Gillette to...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Gentleman’s Luxury: A Cut Throat Shave (At Heimie’s)
For many gentlemen, the daily shave is a chore: a quick pass with an electric razor or a disposable cartridge. But the traditional wet shave, performed by a master barber, is another experience...
View ArticleA Guide to Unicum Wien’s Restorations and Bespoke Work
Unicum Wien founder Bernd Schreiner is a master of transformation, turning everything from vintage suitcases to 1950s naval searchlights into unique works of functional art. Step inside his workshop...
View ArticleDefining Viennese Comfort with Michael Possanner of Maß-Salon Possanner
What if a bespoke suit could feel as comfortable as a pair of pajamas? In his Vienna salon, tailor Michael Possanner shows Raphael Schneider exactly how he achieves this sartorial feat. Watch the full...
View ArticleCanada Goose Jackets – Is It Worth It?
In recent years, Canada Goose transitioned from a smaller brand focusing on functional wear to a very stylish brand that became extremely popular. As a consequence, their flagship jacket, which we are...
View ArticlePeccary Gloves Buying Guide
For the discerning gentleman, few items blend function and elegance as perfectly as a pair of fine leather gloves. They are one of the most essential stylish accessories for cold weather, and when it...
View ArticleGoodyear Welt, Step by Step at Ludwig Reiter
Vienna’s Ludwig Reiter opens its doors for a working tour of real shoe-making. Sven Raphael Schneider meets Joseph Potyka-Zeiler and follows a pair of Goodyear-welted shoes from leather to last inside...
View ArticleViennese Style Exploration with Hedi Rochowanski
What makes a Viennese suit different? In this studio visit, bespoke tailor Hedi Rochowanski explains the hallmarks of the Viennese cut. Join us as we delve into the subtle details, relaxed...
View ArticleVienna Antique Jewelry Guide: Christian Stadler’s Antikschmuck Store
For three decades, Christian Stadler has filled Antikschmuck with gold, silver, and gemstones worth a closer look. In our latest tour, Jack Collins inspects 200 pairs of cufflinks, complete stud sets,...
View ArticleBel Etage Vienna: A Collector’s Paradise for Art Nouveau & Art Deco
Bel Etage in Vienna is a gallery of Art Nouveau and Art Deco masterworks. Join Raphael as he tours the collection with owner Wolfgang Bauer, who shares his passion for fine craftsmanship, timeless...
View ArticleThe Origins of ESTORAS, an Artisan Viennese Fragrance House
Over coffee in Vienna, Paul-Anton Esterházy shares how a 1920s family perfume and a daring Sahara road trip sparked his fragrance house, ESTORAS. Watch to see heritage, adventure, and modern perfumery...
View ArticleUnlocking the Style Potential Beyond Gendered Clothing
Does treating clothes as strictly “men’s” or “women’s” hold back personal style? Join Preston and Jack as they explore how open-minded shopping can offer better fits, colors, and fabrics. Watch the...
View ArticleTour Vienna’s 1873 Fabric House: Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe
In this guided walk-through, Sven Raphael Schneider joins owner Georg Gaugusch to explore oak-paneled shelves, 6,000 silk patterns, and imperial warrants that survived two world wars. Press play below...
View ArticleViennese Bespoke Tailoring with Hedi Rochowanski
I recently stepped behind the cutting table of Viennese bespoke tailor Hedi Rochowanski. Her light-filled atelier—stocked with decade-old shears, royal fire-gilded buttons, and a fitting room large...
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