David White
Menswear lover, sneaker-head, wardrobe stylist and born and raised Bronx boy who offers somewhat non-conventional fashion criticism.
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Korean Started, New York Bred, American Finished: West 32 Reserve Soju
There was a time when it became the bane of my existence to venture within a four block radius of 34th Street Herald Square. Having been born and raised in New... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2018 FASHION -
Aim To Please: Pelotón De La Muerte and the Mezcales De Leyenda Mezcal Family
If asked, you can say a lot of things about New York City. Some of them may be nice, some of them can be negative and then you could stay appropriately neutral. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2018 FASHION -
Roses Are Red, Rosés Are Stella: Rosa 22 Aperitivo Rosé from Stella Rosa
Every so often I find myself in a bar, be it dive or upscale, at an afterwork event with cocktail sponsoring or at home with a yen for a spirit to cherry-top... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2018 FASHION -
An Agave-Based Escape: National Tequila Day & VIVA XXXII Tequila
No matter how you feel about the current state of American politics, I think we can all agree that when nationalism gets a bit too heavy, we all need an escape. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2018 FASHION -
All For One And One For All: New York Men's Day Spring/Summer 2019 Collections...
Do designers ask who their customer is anymore? I ask this since a popular American brand can appeal to both disposable-incomed teens in Japan and new-money... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2018 FASHION -
A Clean Not Complicated Finnish: Finlandia Vodka Review And Tasting
I think we've all been in that scenario where we ask someone to make us a cocktail only to be disappointed. Heavy-handedness is a thing just as is... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2018 FASHION -
A Mouth As Clean As A Coconut: Dr. Ginger's Coconut Toothpaste
There's so much going on with toothpastes lately. Have you not been down the toothpaste aisle in a minute? Well let me tell you that the 'proven this' and... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2018 FASHION -
The Case Of How Gin Just Got Better: Brockmans Premium Gin
Some may say that, although available year-round, Summer is the season for rosé. Well I (as well as other cocktail imbibers) say that any wine or spirit can be... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2018 FASHION -
The Barbecue's Cherry On Top: Moore's New Line of Hot Sauces
You've patiently waited and were temporarily fooled by Memorial Day hi jinx, but the official start of Summer is at the end of this week. Read more
Posted on 19 June 2018 FASHION -
Got Fit?: Summer Fitness Product & Nutrition Essentials from Kryofit Sport & OWYN
Have you not been working on your fitness game all throughout Winter? For shame! Not only is the Winter perfect for burrowing comfort food into our mouths like... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2018 FASHION -
Hope For My Protein Fix: 1915 Organic and OWYN Plant-Based Protein Drinks
If you haven't guessed it by now, I'm vegan. While I do have a soft spot in my heart against the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals, my main objective... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2018 FASHION -
Without The 'Snackers' It Ain't Summer: Sabra® Snackers
So it's officially the unofficial start of Summer. The barbecues, rooftop soirees, the announcement of Fleet Week and the end of May flowers are all signifiers... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 FASHION -
That Hummus Aha Moment: The Hummus Shake From The Hummus & Pita Co.
One of the most telling changes that I've noticed about my supermarket habits since going vegan is a) my perusing the labels of ingredients with a fine tooth... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2018 FASHION -
Forget Water, There's Mezcal At That Oasis: Cantina Rooftop Reopening Kick-Off
I don't think I'm the only one who's noticed that New York City has become frustratingly crowded with everything from people to scaffolding to traffic jams. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 FASHION -
It's Getting Hot In Here: Heeet Hot Cinnamon Vodka
Milder temps are finally beginning to percolate through the thick veil of Winter in the Northeast. So as the rooftops, patios and outdoor cafés open back up,... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2018 FASHION -
Life, How Well's That Workin' For Ya?: Unfu*k Yourself By Gary John Bishop Book...
What's life like? Very different from how it was 40 to 50 years ago, right? What's more, isn't it much different than it was say even 10 to 15 years ago? Read more
Posted on 20 April 2018 FASHION -
Shave Like A Briton, Live Like A New Yorker: Murdock London Lands At The...
I'd like to think that if you have the misfortune of finding yourself in a vehicle around the Holland Tunnel during rush hour then you'd better have an... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2018 FASHION -
Sailing Nicely On the Half-Seas: Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails
Not that you should, but, if only for a time, you may want to hang up the heavy cocktails that kept you warm and toasty during the winter in lieu of some... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2018 FASHION -
An Island Retreat: Lambay Whiskey
There's so much to see all over the globe and sometimes we wish we could get see it all. Do our schedules, finances and responsibilities even permit that? For... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2018 FASHION -
A Rosa Blooms (And Sparkles Too): Stella Rosa Pink Sparkling Red Wine
For those days when you need something stronger than juice but without the weight of, say, gin, there's Stella Rosa Pink Sparkling Wine. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2018 FASHION