Swellboy on… French cultural superiority
Straw marquetry and a clever pun bear witness to Gallic pre-eminence
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Swellboy on… Gucci loafers
Our man rekindles his generation-old infatuation with horsebit shoes
Swellboy on… colourful watches
How Basel set the tone for this year’s timepieces
Swellboy on… the Basel watch fair
A 1970s feel pervades BaselWorld as Rolex goes platinum
Swellboy on… lighters
A new desire is ignited for Andrew Grima’s designs
Swellboy on... Manet and Meissonier
Our man finds a link between French masters and the value of contemporary art
Swellboy on… penny loafers
Putting the shine back into spent pennies
Swellboy on… wool
Reflecting upon a sheepishly declined invitation Down Under
Swellboy on… miniature watches
Our man expresses his admiration for small but perfectly formed timepieces
Swellboy on… an aristocratic style icon
A wonderfully Wodehousian marquess provides sartorial inspiration
Swellboy on… David Bowie
The man who fell to earth is still well worth imitating – procrastination aside
Swellboy on… airline attire
Remember the Braniff Babes’ designer uniforms?