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Askme – Bag, Shoes and Watch for a Doctor

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Dear Purseholic

I am a doctor, starting my own practice soon and looking for a nice designer bag, shoes and watch suitable for my profession. I am a 30-year old male, 182cm and I like stylish stuff but suitable for my age. My budget is not more than S$4,000 for the bag, S$1,000 for the shoes and S$10,000 for the watch. I am not a big shopper so I would prefer classic models to last me for a long time. Appreciate your advice.

Jonathan, Singapore

Hi Jonathan

A doctor with a private practice and SGD1,5000 shopping spree? You are one lucky dude and object of jealousy to many men.

Anyways, I will try my best to do my job. For a bag, how about a full leather doctor’s bag from Gucci with the signature webbing? Not only that it suits your profession perfectly, it exudes style, class, timelessness and is appropriate for a 30-year old. The price is well under your SGD4,000 budget too at around SGD3,300 from Saks.

For shoes, I would recommend a pair of classic lace-up cap toe Balmoral from Berluti, if you could stretch your budget. The small Berluti store at Ngee Ann City is one of the best places for a gentleman to visit in Singapore. Be prepared to spend around SGD2,000 for this baby here. Alternatively, a pair from Gucci or Ferragamo will fit your under SGD1,000 budget well too.

Lastly, a great timepiece is probably the most important accessory for a man so it is crucial to get this one right. Based on your under SGD10,000 budget and your 182cm height, I would narrow down your choices to a classic Rolex Datejust II (USD7,950), a Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Automatique (USD8,950) or a Glashutte Original Senator Panorama Date (USD8,800). I would get one of these three watches myself. Prices are before discounts.

All the best for your private practice, doctor!

Write to us at askme@purseholic.com

J Purseholic

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Louis Vuitton New Taiga Leather Goods S/S2010

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The Louis Vuitton Taiga leather has been widely loved by many who shy away from the Monograms. It is afterall, a perfect leather – supple, luxurious, scratch-resistant, light-weight and recognizable without being flashy. I own a brown Taiga Pochette Baikal myself, which I love for its simplicity and practicality for evening wear.

For Spring/Summer 2010, Vuitton reintroduces Taiga leather goods in new colors – beige, steel grey and cobalt blue and in softer leather making the goods less rigid than we remember. I have been hooked by the beautiful wallet and shoes.

I dun need a new wallet but I want this…

And I have not bought a new pair of shoes for a while so it makes a perfect sense to make this the next…

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Gucci Men Spring 2010 Preview

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White colors are everywhere in Gucci Men Spring 2010 runway and i am thrilled as it is my favorite color to wear. Then again, Frida Giannini is not one who is afraid of colors, not even dark shades for Spring / Summer collection and so we began seeing grey, turning dark blue and black by the 25th look. I am also happy to see that the man bag collection for the next season is generally more usable compared to the Fall 2009 collection. The Gucci signature GG fabric is nowhere to be seen on the runway. Instead, Frida opted for white canvas with leather trims for her bags (grey, black, blue and yellow colors). I am loving the blue leather duffel which is somewhat similar to Louis Vuitton SC bag, the croc hobo bag in grey and of course the classic white horsebit loafers which i might just end up treating myself to a pair next year.

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Askme – Men’s Work Bag

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Hi There

A girlfriend of mine recommended to write to you. I work in sales line and recently attended a “Grooming for Business” session which made me decide to give myself an image upgrade. I have tailor made my shirts and pants to fit me better and  now i need some recommendation for a good work bag an a pair of shoes. I know good quality bags and shoes cost a lot normally, can we keep it below $1000?

Brad, Chicago

Dear Brad

With your First Lady, Mrs Obama, winning the world with her style sense, i agree that more American should upgrade too. Love your spirit!

In my opinion, US is one of the best shopping destinations in the world. You guys are literally pampered with choices so One Grand could definitely get you a good bag a good pair of shoes. It is too bad you did not specify your age, industry of work and your personal style so i am just going to go with some safe recommendations.

For bags, if you are into traditional stiff briefcases, i am sure you could find a good one from Cole Haan yourself so my recommendations here are slightly younger and stylish. First, the D&G nylon bag costs USD585 (left). The bag is simple, stylish and modern. Available at Neiman Marcus. Second is from Coach, the handsome full leather Tyler Brief costing USD498 (right) is an updated classic.


For shoes, loafers are best for work. Coach Deacon Loafer (left). is understated and not boring at all. At USD288, this is surely a good choice for daily shoes. However, when it comes to shoes, you do not skip Ferragamo. Salvatore Ferragamo Metro costs USD480 (right). made in Italy and is available at Neiman Marcus.

Now it is your turn to find the perfect combo yourself. Good luck!

J Purseholic