From stocks that range in age from 16 to 23 years, Paraíso Fucundo X.A. rum is the finest stock in the Bacardi cellars. 80 proof with a Cognac-cask finish, Paraíso proudly claims to be worthy of rivaling any scotch — a dubious statement, but a possible one for those who favor sugar cane spirits. The flavor is […]

The house of Alexander McQueen shows off its latest offering in the world of ultra-luxury sneakers with their Punch-Hole high-tops. Crafted in black perforated leather that fades into a cognac brown on the toes and heel, the Punch-Hole sneakers also feature a beige logo patch on the tongue, tonal lace up closure with gunmetal eyelets and […]

After collaborations with American artists KAWS and Futura, the French cognac brand Hennessy turns south and commissions the great Brazilian brothers Os Gemeos to design their latest special edition bottle. The twins from São Paulo dig deep into their native culture to design the “Very Special” bottle, combining their unique somewhat surreal style with traditional […]

Clarks has inspired the fashionable feet of generations for nearly 200 years. This year with the presentation of the Drille Mode, they’ve continued to create innovative designs infused with their classic leather and suede appeal. The Drille Mode has a splash of Clarks’ timeless Wallabee-like origins and a hint of the espadrille’s modern well-established look. […]

The Elan Brogue boots from Church’s — one of Northampton, England’s best known shoemakers — are made from quality cognac calf leather. With classic wingtip detailing and punched patterns throughout, the handmade shoes feature recycled compound Carrarmato soles by Vibram. Pick up a pair for under $700 (€ 410).

If you have $23,000 burning a hole in your wallet, and you really like cognac, esteemed cognac maker Hennessy has the ideal offering for you: an exclusive Methusalem of their famed X.O. cognac. For the rare vintage the French distillery teamed up with high-end Italian shoemaker Berluti, who crafted the bespoke leather trunk the cognac […]

Barbados, Panama, Trinidad, and Grenada are just a few of the exotic places represented by Plantation Rum. Produced by Pierre Fernand, each bottle is made to represent the country it’s coming from, and is distilled in the country’s traditional fashion. From there, the liquor is sent to France for several months to be refined in […]