About SIGnature
As a commentator and influencer, Aaron "Sig" Sigmond writes and speaks about male-positioned (often prestige) brands well before they hit the mainstream media and consumers—including those selected below. Sig, who coined the phrase, "Because Style Never Goes out of Fashion" as the tagline for his 1990's men's fashion periodical Dossier—For Everyman, is considered to be a true arbiter of good taste.
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Sig’s Guide To: THE BEST SUSHI + SASHIMI (USA + Vancouver) 2012
A NOTE FROM SIGnature: The single most popular post on SIGnature in 2011 was my “Guide to the Best Sushi + Sashimi”. Though many elements of gastronomy have been covered in this blog since its inception, I’d clearly underestimated the need for informed, … Continue reading
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Sig’s Cigar Reviews: 2011 NEW CIGAR RELEASES PART I
Cigar: Alec Bradley Black Market Size: toro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Handmade In: Honduras Source: Samples provided by Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Stick: $7.40 NOTES: All in all I am a fan of the AB house style (flavour and body), clearly … Continue reading
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Sig’s Guide To: THE BEST GROOMING SPOTS No. III – ESQUIRE BARBER (aka F.S.C. BARBER, West Village, NYC)
A few days after SIGnature went on hiatus, Esquire, Tanqueray Gin and F.S.C. Barber, converted for one night only the F.S.C. West Village outpost into the “Esquire Barber Shop”— so I went. Gin & tonics flowed, manly meaty finger foods … Continue reading
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Sig’s Guide To: THE BEST GROOMING SPOTS No. II – HOMMAGE ATELIER NYC
Two weeks ago I posted “Sig’s Guide To: The Best Men’s Grooming Spots Part I” – Shaves, Haircuts & More.” Given that it covered fine barbering emporiums from LHR to LAX, I thought it a rather comprehensive list—oh, but how wrong … Continue reading
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Sig’s Guide To: THE BEST MEN’S GROOMING SPOTS No. I – Shaves, Haircuts & More
LONDON Alfred Dunhill Bourdon House After 100 years on Jermyn Street, the Alfred Dunhill Flagship was relocated to Bourdon House, a legendary city-mansion heavily reminiscent of those fortresses on Fifth Avenue. The new location is replete with a private cinema, … Continue reading
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Sig’s Gentleman’s Guide to: LONDON
WHERE TO STAY 45 PARK LANE 45 Park Lane is a Dorchester Property for the 21st Century + Wolfgang Puck to boot! THE ATHENAEUM I have been staying at The Athenaeum for almost 30 years (it went through a major … Continue reading
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Sig’s Guide To: THE BEST SUSHI + SASHIMI (USA + Vancouver) 2011
PLEASE VISIT THE 2012 EDITION Sig’s Guide To: The Best Sushi + Sashimi I have a lot of rules about food + dining, such as “No eating Mexican in NYC, and no eating Italian in LA.” The once exception of course … Continue reading
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Sig’s Gentleman’s Guide To: PARIS
WHERE TO STAY LE BURGUNDY 1st Arrondissement LE JOYCE 9th Arrondissement HOTEL LUTETIA 6th Arrondissement A wonderful hotel with a remarkable history (and a great location). Somewhat “cher” (a.k.a. pricey). If you don’t stay there, at least have drinks in … Continue reading
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