Autumn Charity
Between 1925-75, May 6 was known to most Melbourne citizens as 'Flower Day'. Relaunching in 2013, Flowers Victoria & the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation are selling lapel pins to help support...
View ArticleWilde Thompson
I don't care for too many rules about fashion, styling or life in general. Wear what suits you and your personality and remember to always look and feel comfortable in what you wear!Unfortunately a lot...
View ArticleIt all starts from the feet up...
Like most guys, I spent my teens & 20's in canvas street shoes like Vans and Converse until they were worn out enough to fall off my feet. Then one day, SNAP.... Pain shot right up my left ankle...
View ArticleToured Skin
Don't wash them for at least a year. If they start to smell, freeze them in a bag overnight. If you spill something on them, just spot wash them.You don't even have time for that when on tour. Seven...
View ArticleDel Monti Reborn
Not 100% sure exactly when they started but Del Monti was one of the BIG name brands in tailored suits Melbourne, Australia. I was lucky enough to get given an original Del Monti Suit from my...
View ArticleFootwear Wish List
1. Loake Cannon Double Monk :These shoes aren't an Oxford, Derby, Loafer. They're neither defined as Formal nor Smart Casual. These are the ultimate inbetweener shoe. Despite people being often scared...
View ArticleHidden Havana
A Coffee with friends, a wine with dinner, a beer with the boys or just a good Gin and Tonic... I love living in Melbourne, Australia and it's culture. I know I haven't been World Wide yet, but i've...
View ArticleMr.Thrift the Gambler
Joseph Cortese is a dying breed - a master tailor that began learning his profession at the age of 12 in the Southern Italian town of Canatanzaro. Now residing in San Diego, Joseph still utilises his...
View ArticleMillions for Pocket Money
Finally it's happened - there's been a breakthrough in menswear. Quality is being recognised and we're moving back to classic pieces and more tailored garments. We want real menswear for real men -...
View ArticleCaffeine, Check!
Coffee - it's a massive part of Melbourne culture. Some might even say it runs in our veins. In my personal experience, I didn't get into "real" coffee until I moved to the inner suburbs where you'll...
View ArticleSecond Skin
It's been said that the overcoat is the fashion item of choice for those with slippery hands. Cloakrooms lose overcoats left, right and centre. Why? Because everyone wants to get their hands on a...
View ArticleMen In This Town
Thanks to Giusseppe from Men In This Town for today's profile. We appreciate him noticing A Poor Man's Millions & I'm honoured to have been asked to be interviewed by such a renowned men's street...
View ArticleSplit to Gain
One of the most appealing aspects of a suit for me is its versatility. Sure, one suit equals one blazer and one pair of matching trousers, but keep in mind you aren't limited to wearing these pieces...
View ArticleLayer Cake
The concept of dressing for frosty morning tram stops and rain sodden espresso treks can fill the most hardy Melbournian with horror, but wearing that Mr Stay Puft ski parka to see you through winter...
View ArticleBring the Dark into the Light.
Bankers used to don it exclusively, Security still embrace it, you traditionally mourn in it, many love its slimming properties and there are elite dress codes that demand it. You guessed it, I'm...
View ArticleTone of the Earth
Definition of tonenouna musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength:a modulation of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood:a musical note or other sound used as...
View ArticleInspiring Forms
Inspiration comes in many forms; books, movies, music, people.... I don't read as much as I'd like, but when I do, I typically read Biographies or books on tailoring & the history of menswear. Both...
View ArticleThe Instagram Takeover
For the past week, I've been the Guest Editor of the Instagram account for Melbourne Gentlemen's store Pugnacious George & their #MelbourneMenOfStyle series. Here's a quick taster of my life over...
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