Tag Archives : Scandinavia

Cold & Heggem – a true Scandinavian spectacle


When wandering around Copenhagen you have the wide streets, the smaller streets and the very small streets. And then you have the alley-like passages you almost miss, unless you know they are there. And luckily I had an idea where I was going, thanks to a tip-off from Frans at Maritime & Antiques. What I found was very much worth…

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Hansen Garments AW13, looking good


Well, with summer well under way it’s natural to raise our eyes and look towards the autumn and winter looking ahead of us. Or at least that’s how the garment industry would like us to do, and hence they’re starting to send out their AW13 collections to the shops. Since I’m really into showing all my readers a good time…

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Waistcoat Wednesday: Sand, more checked linen happiness


After weather this Spring than can only be described as variable it feels terrific to see nature finally getting into the blooming and blossoming scheme of things. And what better way to celebrate that than wearing a waistcoat celebrating these joyful hues of nature? Well, in the greater scheme of things there are probably many more cerebral ways of celebrating,…

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Shop visit: Last of the Bergen shop roundup!


Having already presented T-Michael and Lot 333 in this guide to men’s shopping in Bergen, I thought I’d just quickly finish up with 2 or 3 shops that I think also merit mention. As the process of becoming a Well Dressed Dad / adult male progresses, I find my interest in the common high street shops and their selections has…

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Shop visit: Lot 333 – an international selection in Bergen


In my previous “Shop visit” I introduced you to T-Michael, probably Norway’s premier men’s tailor and menswear designer. Today I visit the shop just round the corner from T-Michael: Over the past years, whenever I’ve been in Bergen, I’ve made a point of stopping by Lot 333 to check out their selection. Shops with a truly international flavour and inventory…

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