S TAT U S IN VA D E S
GUCCI SPECS
Hand-me-down. I think these were from the 50s.
BANG & OLUFSEN FORM 2
Makes me look like I’m wearing a headband, but the sound quality’s really good.
ORIENT PERPETUAL DATE SAPPHIRE
Almost everyone who’s really into watches likes this Japanese brand because its products are well-made and look dignified.
A SINGLE MAN DVD
You can pause anywhere, print, and you’d have an editorial.
CHOLO DELA VEGA With his taste for all things shiny and new, photographer Cholo dela Vega knows that you ain’t gonna get that bling if you don’t do the hustle.
PAUL SMITH FOR RHODIA GRAPH NOTEBOOK
For those engineering moments.
HERMÈS CARD HOLDER
My first ever impulse buy and I don’t even know why I bought it. Good thing it’s nice to look at.
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KNOT CUFFLINKS
Give that white dress shirt a little fun.
QUIAPO FRAMES
Most people don’t believe me when I say they’re from Quiapo. Blend with the crowd, keep your eyes open and you will find nice stuff there.
BATTERED TIFFANY & CO. MONEY CLIP
I like collecting junk in my wallet, so this helps me keep my discipline.
HPRC HARD CASE TROLLEY
Indestructible case for cameras and lenses—perfect for clumsy people like me. As a bonus, you can use it as a chair when shooting on location.
CUSTOM WRIGHT SUPPLY SCENT RANGE ROVER SPORT SCALE MODEL
I’ll have the real one soon. And I’ll use it to go to my future latifundia.
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Pick up some wood that’s been lying on the grass during the rainy season, sun-dry it, squeeze fresh oranges on it then finish with unscented powder. That’s how I’d describe this scent.