There’s an ad for a shirt company right now that asks “Can a shirt really be worth £35?” It’s remarkably out of date. It’s possible now to spend twice that, even three figures, on a shirt – and that’s one without a huge logo or flashy graphic. It wasn’t that long ago, of course, that even the most dedicated clothes horse bought, say, in packs of three. When they lost their shape or discoloured, no matter, just buy another pack. That doesn’t seem so smart now. Increased awareness of sustainability that – for some at least – has underscored the idea that treating any clothing as disposable is e ..read more

Meet EKIN DAGLI, BLOGGER AND FASHION INFLUENCER “A true gentleman of modern times embodies integrity and honour while taking great effort to respect the people around him as well as himself.” This is how blogger and fashion influencer Ekin Dagli defines himself. Through his socials, he tells his story and takes his followers with him around the world. Originally from Cyprus, he loves to travel and inspires his followers to “visit places that they haven’t been before, to taste something different or wear something that they never had the courage to wear.” We interviewed him and asked a few ques ..read more

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c7e18e_1c9bbab3d02d4121b55fbe79559328e4/720p/mp4/file.mp4 I remember on my 10th birthday, it felt like such a huge deal! From single digits to double digits, watch out world! Turning 13 meant becoming an official teenager and feeling a little more grown-up. 17 meant getting the opportunity to drive. 18…well, hello there alcohol! When taking trips, I could finally buy my own car at 27. Okay, not as exciting, but a milestone nonetheless! This year, it’s my 30th birthday and it happens to fall on the year of Covid-19! Unfortunately my birthday falls on this this ..read more

I love cheese. And I adore ,Camembert a gently-aged cheese cow's milk cheese with a creamy texture and a bloomy white rind. It begins as a relatively mild semi-soft wheel, but grows runnier and more robustly flavored with age.  ,Camembert and a glass of wine, well that’s a pretty good combination, anytime, anywhere. The wine that comes to mind is not a likely suspect, but is among very few ‘perfect pairings’ for Camembert – in my opinion. First, I’d like to share a simple recipe in which Camembert and wine work very well together. ,Step one: find a fresh traditional Cypriot halloumi sour ..read more

Finally after a while I had a chance to visit my hometown Nicosia, Cyprus. Covid-19 made everyone to understand the value of everything much more and to take care of your loved ones. First thing first I had Turkish coffee with my grandparents. In Cyprus the weather is always around 40 degrees so I try to choose the most breezy loose clothes. Even in the shade you get to sweat. Because of the lockdown I couldn't do much shopping so I mixed and match some clothes that I already have. Being stylish is not always buying new clothes. It's always about knowing your body type and what makes you to f ..read more

There are positives to working from home: you no longer have to spend on petrol, drive everyday, nor do you have to (in my case) wander dazed around the food court of Bullring Shopping Center, wondering which debased, overpriced version of which world cuisine you are going to ingest for lunch every day. The downside, of course, is that life soon begins to lack much sense of occasion. With no outings to prepare for, no real public-facing persona to maintain, no professional uniform to consider, one is thrown back upon the vertiginous void of oneself, and forced to ask: what is the nature of thi ..read more

As every season comes and goes, what you wear is incredibly important. Winter is a beautiful time of the year, albeit chilly. When it comes to dressing for the weather, certain items are considered absolute must-haves, so you can stay warm and look incredibly stylish. If you’re in search for style inspiration in the icy temperature, look no further. Here are some toasty and trendy wardrobe essentials for every man. Choosing your fur coat is not an easy task. Why am I talking about it? Well it seems for this winter fur fashion has hit the men’s catwalks. How flattering is a fur coat on a guy ..read more

Lying at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean, the island of Cyprus has long been a meeting point for many of the world’s great civilizations. Situated where Europe, Asia and Africa meet, its location shaped its history of bringing civilizations together. Many powers conquered the island, and Cyprus was ruled in turn by the Hittites, the Egyptians, the Persians and the Greeks until it was absorbed by the Romans. Cyprus is also known as the “Island of Love”. According to mythology, Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, was born from the foam of the sea on the south-we ..read more

ATHENS AT A GLANCE Athens is protected by hills, and even within the city there are about 12 hills offering scenic views of the surroundings. When the capital of Greece was moved to Athens from Nafplio, city planners were hired to construct a new city next to the ancient ruins and the result is an attractive metropolis dappled with public buildings, large city squares, green spaces and grand neoclassical homes. But there are no skyscrapers in Athens, they have a law banning high buildings. Acropolis should be the highest structure in Athens and since Greece is prone to earthquakes, this law w ..read more

"You have to reinvent to stay fresh, to stay in the game" Much has been written about the benefits of a minimalist lifestyle, and the reduced mental stress its simplicity can bring. Living only with possessions that see frequent use is a spectacular way to prevent unused clutter from accumulating in rarely-visited corners of unnecessarily large homes, thus preventing it from spreading like a horrific plague and devouring the house completely. My obsession for simple and minimal clothing will never ever die, even though the fashion industry is trying us consumers to love fun and colourful prin ..read more