Last week I picked up my new favourite thing, a personalised Smythson Diary from the store in The Royal Exchange. I’ve always used a diary, despite running a few social communities and being online all day, I actually still prefer to jot down my appointments. 2017’s diary takes things to a whole new level. Why? Well, […]
On the completion of the new East Croydon Station in 1992, the building was described as adding a ‘soothing uncluttered elegance to a remarkably jumbled part of Croydon.’ The glass and steel building, though not universally liked, was designed so future reorganisation and change could easily be accommodated. Timelessness, built in. Perhaps the designers knew that almost […]
Recently you may have seen me talk about my new love on social media. The love comes in the form of my new specs, by MOSCOT Originals: I picked them up from the very cool store on Beak Street (which is the one just at the end of Carnaby Street), which is basically a haven […]
In an age where almost every brand claims that buying their product is an expression of your individuality, does this mean none of us are individuals? We assign a fragrance to ourselves like we invent our signatures; we hope nobody will come up with the same idea. In reality, we’re at the mercy of the […]
When it comes to carrying money around which one do you prefer; a wallet, card-holder or a note-clip? Well I’ve been looking for something that not only looks the part but has the compact nature of a card-holder and a bit of space for my loose change. The brand that’s delivered for me is Ettinger, who are one […]
Limoges porcelain vessel with satin metallic glaze Whatever your opinion of autumn, it is perhaps pure coincidence that this evocative time of vibrant colours and the end of summer coincides with the beginning of the London Design Festival. For the interior design community, Decorex is one of the more important dates in the calendar. Synonymous […]
Looking for a thoughtful birthday gift for a loved one? We were recently introduced to The Book of Everyone & really liked the concept. Advertising creatives Jason Bramley, Jonny Biggins and Steve Hanson have launched a website selling personalised books that combine randomly generated trivia with artwork from leading illustrators. The Book of Everyone offers 50-page […]
Usually it’s the brands coming to us, but this time, I got in touch with Cambridge-based light therapy specialist, Lumie, about one of their innovative products I’ve had my eye on. Why did I bother? Well, once I’m up in the morning I’m a pretty go-getting kind of guy. I clock up about 50 hours […]
What started as one-man-band selling frames from an old pushcart in New York City more than 100 years ago, MOSCOT has become a global name in fashion-forward eyewear, motivated by its humble beginnings and infectious character. Great grandpa Hyman was the brand’s originator. Landing on Ellis Island as an Eastern European immigrant in 1899, he […]
I came across this brand at the #DetailsofaGentleman event a few months back and instantly fell in love after noticing them tucked away in the corner. The bags they had out on show were so unique and appropriate for a Dapper Chapper that I wanted to know more. Usually the first hurdle you need to […]
Befitting his core value of ‘a life shaped about town’, young menswear designer Ashley Watson is on to something big. This year will see him unveil his first major product alongside a collection inspired by a busy lifestyle living in the city, which will undoubtedly capture the attention of many a like-minded. The first product to […]
I wasn’t sure quite what to expect from the Riedel evening, hosted by legendary wine house Vinopolis in foodie heaven, Borough Market. On the surface it was a wine evening, but what would be the angle of the glasses – after all the wine tastings this DC chalets has heard of, it was more about […]
Here at Dapper Chapper we have an appreciation for quality. This doesn’t stop at style and fashion but instead transfers to all aspects of a modern gent’s lifestyle – even what goes on in the kitchen. So when we heard of an artisan butcher who could source restaurant quality fresh meat and deliver it directly […]
Shinola is very different to the usual set of brands we are lucky enough to work with here at Dapper Chapper. The most of the brands we work with are London based and have been since the year dot. They tend to be specialised, genteel sort of companies – those that could only really exist […]
