In the current digital era, where every self-bloating site and social-media platform has made the lives of the painfully average into a constant news blast, it seems the stories of the truly remarkable among us have become overshadowed by the mundane. With those more worthy of memoir and memory in his mind, editor Patrick Grant — British fashion […]


26 Jun
Upgrade your backpack to gentleman's rucksack

UK designer Paul Smith has made a man purse that lets you remain both sophisticated and practical. His new rucksack can easily be transformed into a simple tote bag; made from a cotton blend with mesh, woven, lester and boucle finishes, the look is simple even though the textures are contrasting. Other touches include the adjustable leather […]


Coach has tapped designer Billy Reid for a suite of luxury leather goods, including billfold wallets, day bags and even high-end baseball gloves. One of the finer items in their collaborative collection is this whiskey flask, crafted from gorgeous, rich textured Louisiana alligator leather. The Alabama-based designer hand selected every piece of leather to be […]


It’s not exactly breaking news — we here at LIAS like to drive fast, and do so in very expensive vehicles. We also like nice stuff. Would we consider ourselves epicureans of the fine automotive life? Sure, why not. That’s why we can appreciate The Gentleman’s Guide to Racing — a project/website/collective headed by Michael […]


If you’re in the market to get your James Bond or Hugh Hefner swag on (aren’t we all?), the new silk smoking jacket from Sydney’s esteemed gentleman’s brand Le Noeud Papillon are your perfect fit, literally. We’ve been fans of Le Noeud Papillon for awhile now, ever since seeing their Jacquard Woven Silk Bow Ties, and […]


18 Jul
Jan Leslie's functional gentleman's accessory

A proper gentlemen wears two things around his wrist: the cufflinks used to secure his collared shirt and the perfect wristwatch. But how about combining the two? This is where Jan Leslie comes in. The designer draws inspiration from her diverse background (which includes studies at Parsons’ The New School For Design as well as […]


Zuriick is proud to present LIAS Year In Style, the third installment of our Best Of 2011 retrospective series (after ART and BOOKS). We obviously cover a lot of fashion here at Lost In a Supermarket, so extracting only 10 brands, items, stories and exclusive interviews was a tough job. Arguments were had. Sartorial accusations […]


1 Sep
The ultimate gentleman's travel toiletry assembly

Seattle’s Blackbird boutique excels in many aspects of menswear, but their vintage department is a virtual trove of hidden treasures. Among them is this beautiful vintage grooming kit fashioned from walrus leather that has a rich, textured look that nothing but time can bestow on an item. The gold zippered main compartment opens flat to […]