Other than a minority of sartorially enlightened men who understand the value of a good man bag, many Singaporean males still prefer to go ‘hands-free’ when they are out. Other than their wallets, keys and phone, they are basically free of baggage. Men who prefer this minimalist approach will give fashionable, trendy wallets a miss and go for something more timeless and classic. This Valentine’s Day, treat your man to a well-made piece from Montblanc, Tumi or S.T. Dupont, which are made with the charismatic, old school gentleman in mind – even Cary Grant will approve.
Montblanc Meisterstück Atelier
As part of the ultra-luxe ‘connoisseur’ range of Montblanc Meisterstück fine leather goods, the Meisterstück Atelier collection is an exercise in sheer indulgence and decadence. Marking the first time that exotic snakeskin is used in Montblanc men’s leather goods, each piece exudes a powerful, masculine allure. Handcrafted by experienced artisans in Florence, the range boasts of impeccable workmanship. The original, beautifully vivid pattern of lustrous python skin makes these true investment classics.
The Meisterstück Atelier collection retails from SGD1080 to SGD1380 at Montblanc, #01-01, Mandarin Gallery
S.T. Dupont Monogram 3D Collection
By combining the Diamond Head motif and the brand’s “D” initial, S.T. Dupont has created the Monogram 3D that resembles a 3-dimensional image. The collection features an innovative coated canvas that is a refreshing alternative to leather. Waterproof and resilient to scratches, the Monogram 3D canvas is soft, light and functional. In an attractive midnight blue hue, the collection is adaptable for both daily use and travel. The collection’s selection of billfold wallets, card-holders and coin purses are made for fast-paced urban living.
You can find the Monogram 3D collection (retailing from SGD145) at S.T. Dupont, #01-16, Mandarin Gallery
Tumi Monaco Collection
With 30 years of experience in creating stylish products for professional and frequent travellers, Tumi’s Monaco collection of small leather goods for men follows in the brand’s tradition of design excellence and superior functionality. Featuring textured, full-grained leather with smooth calfskin lining, there is a wide range of designs to choose from to suit the needs of every modern man. From the classic Double Billfold to the Global Flip Organiser, this is a simple, elegant collection for the understated contemporary dandy.
The Monaco collection is available at Tumi, #01-02, Mandarin Gallery, from SGD150