Category Archives: fashion

El Niño (kuno)

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Topher

Before summer started, so-called experts were tipping this season to be a scorcher. Records will fall. Temperatures will go off the charts. Heat waves will be commonplace. Beaches will be jampacked. Forty degree days will be the norm. Scorching Spring … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Hornsby, NSW

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Topher

Many moons ago, we lived in Hornsby, Sydney’s upper North Shore axis. The place is the next nexus after Chatswood, ten train stops away. To paraphrase Up’s Elle, it’s like the CBD, but north. My experiences inspired me to write … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day Blitz: Birkenhead Point

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Topher

Last Tuesday, 26 December, was circled red on many Sydneysiders’ calendar. The day, along with Christmas, is observed as a public holiday in Australia. The annual Boxing Day bonanza kicked off as early as 7am in the city. For the … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of My Shoes

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Topher

Back in Pinas, I recall reading this prize-winning essay. The read was from an anthology of past winners. The article was titled ‘The Shoes We Wear’. In said piece, the young author discusses one Japanese hero who wore two shoes, … Continue reading →

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Two fav items

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Topher

What are your two favorite things to wear? At the moment, my watches and sunnies are my two favourite items. Each has a story behind it. I use two wristwatches. Firstly, this Seiko 5, which my Dad gifted me. Years … Continue reading →

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Finders, keepers

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Topher

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? When I think about that question, I feel as though it’s asking for something you’ve discovered for free. Cool as that may sound, that’s quite unlikely to happen. In past posts, … Continue reading →

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The Decline of a Payment Rose

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Topher

A decade ago, credit cards ruled the financial universe. You weren’t in unless you had a plastic payment. One could say that having these cards made or broke your pecuniary standing. You almost always needed a good credit rating to … Continue reading →

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The Brands I Love

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Topher

What brands do you associate with? Different seasons, different brands. Various items, various labels. If Murakami could pen a nonfiction book about his favourite tees, then so can I. Over the years, I’ve bought and used many branded items. They … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Coolest Summer Fabrics

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Topher

We’ve bid adieu to winter. If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably curious as to the humid season’s must-have fabrics. Have no fear, Topher is here to guide you. On this list, we’ll rank the most seasonable thread types … Continue reading →

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Weatherman

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Topher

What is your favorite type of weather? This is in response to a post prompt from Jetpack. Most Sydneysiders would pick sunny conditions as their fave. After all, summertime is all of three months. For most of the year, the … Continue reading →

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