PARIS

5 things we’d like you to do in Paris:

1. Go to the Top of Eiffel Tower

We generally do not recommend waiting in huge lines, however this is one line that’s worth all your time and energy. We recommend that you visit the tower by four in the evening and hang out in the lawns before you get in line. Once on top enjoy a glass of champagne with your loved one and soak in the amazing bird’s eye view of Paris. After sunset when the clock strikes the hour, witness the tower sparkle like a jewel in the sky. Tickets are priced at 15 Euros per person with access to the top tier.

2. Walk around Mont Matre

Lose yourself in the steep and cobbled streets of one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods in Paris. The artists of Old Paris all called Mont Matre their home. Watch herds of people pass by, but notice those like you, present to cherish the moment. Click a picture of the Sacre Coeur Basillica for keeps. Enjoy a delicious French Crepe while you get your portrait painted by supremely talented street artists.

3. Picnic on The Seine – Stroll along the banks

The River Seine will not only capture your imagination, it will seduce and mesmerize you as well. The river splits Paris into the right and the left banks and it gives you a perfect introduction to one of the best cities in the world. The Banks of The Seine provide a wonderful setting for a perfect Parisian picnic and also a romantic stroll. So pack your baguettes, cheese and a bottle of wine, sprawl out on the banks and watch life pass by as you enjoy a quiet Parisian evening. Don’t forget to fasten your love lock at the famous Pont des Arts.

4. Show off your style at Champs Elysees

The Avenue des Champs Elysees is one of the most famous streets in the world lined by cinemas, luxury shops, cafes and cropped chestnut trees. Walk around this most prized piece of real estate, shop, eat and don’t forget to take notice of the eyeballs that your Leather jacket has been attracting.

5. Dine in the Bistros / Street side cafes – Al Fresco

Whether you are a food connoisseur or not, do not leave Paris until you dine Al Fresco in one of the many cafes that line the streets of Paris. Savour those quiches, Coq au Vins with a glass of wine, undisturbed by the hustle and bustle around you. Enjoy Happy Hours as well.

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1. David Giral Photography
2. CN traveler
3. TerraGalleria.com
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5. Aroundthelight.com
6. Internet

Leather jackets have been the cool guys’ choice attire forever. From Marlon Brando to Hugh Jackman, everybody seems to appreciate the oodles of charisma and presence that a leather jacket adds to their attire and by extension, their personality.

2. Because my style is versatile

A leather jacket goes with anything. Well, maybe not with pajamas, but yes, a leather jacket looks great with any outfit and actually makes the entire outfit pop. Whether it’s blue jeans and a plain white tee or an LBD, pair it with a leather jacket and the outfit says so much more.

3. Leather jackets are out of vogue, said no one ever

Leather jackets are like fine whiskey and Pink Floyd. They’re timeless, relevant and always set the standard. Leather jackets have spelt style for decades and don’t seem to be fading away any time soon. The same leather jacket can be used over years. The key is to keep updating what the jacket is paired with. In fact, leather ages beautifully and a leather jacket looks better over time. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you’ll appreciate a well-tailored leather jacket and will look amazing sporting one.

4. Anywhere, everywhere attire

Leather jackets are rugged. They’re easy to carry around and provide necessary warmth without being too hot. They look stylish even with comfort wear. A dusty biking trip or a hike in the mountains, a leather jacket is your trusty companion.

5. Who doesn’t want to be a rock star?

Denims, shades and a leather jacket. All you need, to raise hell, wherever you go.

And finally..

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Today, we break down the most notable and of course, stylish and most iconic leather jackets in the movie history.

• Indiana Jones in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’

Harrison Ford has always embodied effortless manliness. His Indiana Jones bomber leather jacket is just as effortless as him. Along with the wide-brimmed hat and bull-whip, this leather jacket is the key to the look of Indiana Jones. This distressed, well-worn brown jacket is idealistic for the tough archaeologist who loves adventures. It is perfectly designed and styled to match his enthusiasm and profession just like this one.

• Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘The Terminator’

As a time-traveling cyborg, it only makes sense that Arnold would don an iconic black leather jacket like this one. If you recall, you’ll remember that he actually steals this leather jacket from a biker in the movie. This asymmetrical styled jacket, inspired by the jacket worn by Marlon Brando in “The Wild One”, has now become one of the coolest outfit placement in any movie. The Terminator is probably one of most recognized characters in the world and it’s all due to his distressed yet chic leather jacket that says danger like no other.

• Star-Lord in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Chris Pratt’s character of Star-Lord, the cunning space traveler, is identified by his grid-textured red leather jacket. This racer jacket is an updated version for today’s future’s future and is perfectly placed in the intergalactic sci-fi while being cool at the same time. The jacket’s sleek collarless feature and color blend perfectly with the futuristic world he lives in. Grab a similar jacket here.

• Tyler Durden in ‘The Fight Club’

While this is an obvious choice, there’s a good reason for it. This 70s throwback-style, rust grungy leather car coat captured the entire mood of the film, and of course Brad Pitt’s character Tyler Durden. Both the character and jacket epitomize power, confidence and the aura of “an ideal man.” While it may be hard to pull off this look in real life, it’s also one of the most coveted jackets. 

• Maverick in ‘Top Gun’

Tom Cruise’s character Maverick is a true hero, competing to be in class at the Top Gun Naval Flying School. And as the ultimate hero, he dons the ideal heroic leather jacket as well. This Navy G-1 bomber jacket has a shearling collar and embroidered patched that signifies our hero’s achievements in the military. This bomber flawlessly combines the character’s love for military, motorcycles and flying. Look cool in such bomber jackets as you fly through the roads.

Being a hero or antihero can be challenging, but thankfully, their leather jackets never fail in making them look cool.

If you’re a fan of leather jackets, check out www.theoandash.com for the best collection of leather jackets and goods.

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1. Classic Derbys

The Derby is commonly thought to be an evolution, of the good old Oxford. Compared to an oxford shoe, the Derby has a more relaxed look giving the shoe added diversity both in terms of how they are worn - smart or casual - and how they are made, suede being a popular choice.

2. Loafers

Loafers are the perfect trade-off between casual and formal, goes well with almost everything. It adds an element of a flirt, for people who do not like a laid-back and monotonous look. Buy yours at Theo here

3. Boat Shoes

No longer restricted to boat parties, Boat shoes have become an indispensable part of men's wardrobe. These nautical-inspired shoes are such to help you stand out in the crowd.

4. Sliders

Nothing speaks of summer like sliders, apart from being easy going and stylish, sliders are effortlessly comfortable that you will want it to take it out of your dorm.

5. Espadrilles

Saving the best for the last, espadrilles practically go with every outfit, and come in myriads of styles, colors and patterns. Emerging from a humble background during the renaissance, espadrilles took the typical trajectory of rags to riches, and have now become the most ‘wanted’ piece of fashion.

Go ahead and grab yourself a pair of summer shoes. Check out our summer collection at https://www.theoandash.com/men-16/leather-shoes

Several hours of a futile search later I headed to the Indian embassy to report my lost passport. I was made to wait for hours in a hot and sultry waiting area. With nothing else to do except sit and twiddle my thumbs, my mind kept wandering to that little blue booklet that is my passport. I kept thinking that I wouldn’t be in such a soup if only I had my stuff better organized. And that was my light bulb moment. I borrowed some paper and started sketching out designs for a travel wallet that would soon become Theo&Ash’s Wanderer. In the midst of my crisis, it was clear to me what a traveller really needs. Listing down the reason for my woes helped me come up with a single space to store all travel documents and cash. At the end of those 4 hours, I had created the Beyonce of all travel accessories!

Here’s why the Wanderer travel wallet is a MUST HAVE

1. It stores your passport. Duh! (And it has space for one more)
No brainer, this one. But guys, I wouldn’t wish losing one’s passport upon my enemy. The wait at the embassy is long and arduous. Your trip ends there. You need a new passport. Etc. Etc.
The Wanderer keeps your passport safe as houses. It protects it from tears and liquid spills all while keeping it easily accessible. For this reason alone, I would highly recommend that you got yourself this passport holder / travel wallet 


2. It’s NOT one of those useless passport sleeves
The internet is replete with passport sleeves that serve absolutely no purpose but to add bulk to your passport. Each time the passport has to be handed over at immigration, you’re going to have to remove the sleeve, possibly damaging the passport more. The Wanderer, has a comfortable buttoned passport chamber that helps you store and retrieve your passports hassle free, while making sure that you don’t look like an idiot in front of the immigration officer.

3. Stores all essentials in one place
We’ve travelled enough to know that your passport is not the only travel document you’ll need. So we made space for boarding passes, some ID cards, credit cards, hotel room keys and cash in the Wanderer. We’re not kidding when we say that have really thought this through.

4. Looks great. Feels great.
At Theo&Ash, we pay utmost attention to every detail and make sure that only a fabulous looking product reaches our shelves. Having iterated over several silhouettes, designs, colours and trim placements, we came upon the Wanderer. Crafted from premium full grain cow hide, this passport holder will age beautifully with time and bear testament to your adventures around the world.

We’ve been selling this wallet for the past year and have sold over 1200 pieces. The Wanderer is approved of by travellers and fashionistas alike. If travel is on your mind, we think you should get yourself this fantastic travel wallet.

Comfort. Comfort. Comfort.

We made these shoes to make you feel like your feet are in the clouds. Specifically designed for the Indian man’s feet, these shoes are made using specially developed lasts with a roomier base. The sole is made of super elastic rubber / PU to ensure that you literally have a spring in your step. Through our research we figured that all these gel cushions are just marketing gimmicks that just add weight to the shoes. So we made our shoes light, comfortable and perfectly suited for the Indian man.

Ultra Luxurious Leathers 

Every time we saw those lovely Bottega Veneta loafers our hearts skipped a beat. But then, we also needed to sell our kidney and 2 limbs for a pair of those shoes.       So we took it upon ourselves to use only supremely luxurious leather in our shoes so that the aam aadmi gets a feel of super luxuy. We found a brilliant source in good old Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. Only the most amazing full grain leathers are used to make Theo&Ash shoes. The leathers we use are the same that are being used for the biggest global leather shoe brands. The butter soft suede and super smooth napa feel like a dream. Words fail to describe the quality of these pieces of ar

Styled to bedazzle

Shoes by Theo&Ash were made to showcase timeless style and exquisite craftsmanship. Every style featured in the catalogue is the product of focussed research and detailed study. We took the efforts to study thousands of shoes and zeroed in on the best and most loved styles. Took us a while but it was well worth the effort. Shoes by Theo&Ash are guaranteed to be the showstoppers of every outfit you pair them with. 

Ethically Sourced

Just like every other product available on theoandash.com, the shoes by Theo&Ash conform to the strictest environmental, ethical and quality standards. Our tanneries are continually audited and are certified to be non-polluting. The leather that we use is a by-product of the meat industry. None of the leathers we use are from animals that are slaughtered for leather. We make a conscious effort to employ certified professionals of employable age and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, faith, colour, creed or caste. We are proud that there are smiles all around at our factory. Safe to say that your conscience can be crystal clear when you use these shoes by Theo&Ash. 

Affordable

What’s the point of making the best available shoes if only a handful of privileged (snooty :p) people can only use them? We’re proud of our creations and want as many people as possible to experience Theo&Ash. All our products are manufactured by us or by close sister concerns helping us keep the price very low and the quality super high. There is no middle man. You’re NOT going to find this sort of luxury at a better price. That’s a challenge.

One thing now left to do - Experiencing the beauty that a shoe by Theo&Ash is. What are you waiting for? www.theoandash.com/shoes

Your cash did not come easy. It took hours of blood and sweat to come by. It’s only right that you give your money (paper or plastic) the home it deserves. A premium, handcrafted leather wallet fits the bill perfectly. Pun intended. ;)

Inspires

You may not be a big shot yet. But it does help to start behaving like one. Practise does make perfect. Right? Nothing says billionaire-classy like a genuine leather wallet does.

Believe. Perform. Stay Classy.

Makes an impression

A wallet is something that you carry everywhere. It stays with you all day, every day. A wallet is an extension of your personality. A good leather wallet is a great way to show those around you that you’re suave, sophisticated, timeless and so much more.

Simplifies

In the digital age, a fat wallet is not necessarily a good thing. A good wallet stores only the essentials. Zero excess baggage. It is designed to hold exactly what you need. A high functional wallet functions efficiently and keeps transactions quick and sharp.

Tells your story

If there is one accessory that can tell your story, it is a wallet. Whether it was a board room meeting or a motorbike trip across the Himalayas, your wallet has always been with you. All those wrinkles and scars on a wallet are testimonies of the many adventures you’ve had. A good leather wallet lasts a lifetime. Make sure that your life’s story is worth telling. 

Apparently, the incognito window can be used for more than just a tête-à-tête with Sunny Leone.

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Roll Up Clothes to Save Space

The US Army does it. Why wouldn’t you?

Instead of creating a folded pile in your suitcase, rolling allows you to fit more things in. To optimize space, you can even roll underwear and socks within your clothes.

Plastic Wrap to Prevent Spillage

What a shame it would be, to lose that perfectly tailored suit to coconut oil, right? Use plastic wrap under the lid to seal your toiletries. Remember, prevention is better than cure.

Take Pictures of Important Documents

This might just save your life. Trust us.

Take pictures of important documents like your passport, visa, credit cards, ID proof and email them to yourself before you travel. Should you lose any of these documents; the pictures will make it easier for you to get the lost documents re-issued.

Leather Jackets Rule. Everywhere

One accessory that will instantly work wonders wherever you go – the leather jacket looks apt at a fancy restaurant, in the night club on an arduous trek; just everywhere.

Apart from keeping you warm, the jacket goes perfectly with just any outfit. A leather jacket will help you pack light and make those vacation pictures oh so awesome.

Did we mention that leather jackets also double up as instant conversation starters? :)

Research The Local Customs And Basic Phrases

Be wise and do your best not to get lynched / jailed. 

Do a little bit of research about the customs and traditions of the place you are traveling to. Remember to respect their practices and always be polite. Learning a few basic words like water, hotel, and the directions will go a long way in making your travels easier.

Empty water bottles and airport water

They throw out our water bottles at the security check and then charge us a bomb for water right after. Sucks.

An empty water bottle is the solution to this problem. Waltz past security with your empty bottle and fill it up at the water fountain in the waiting area after your security check. 

ATMs for Local Currency

It probably cost you an arm and a leg to get to your destination. Spending on foreign exchange only rubs salt in the wounds.

Use ATMs to get local currency. Money converters in the airport usually come with their own fees and the exchange rates are a rip-off. Banks usually offer the lowest conversion rates. Inform your bank that you are going to be traveling so they don’t block the account in lieu of offshore withdrawals.

Save Google Maps To Get Around

In Google We Trust.

Use Google Maps’ offline maps feature to get around, without a data connection. Zoom into the map area you want to access online and save the map on your phone as an offline map. Maps up to 50 km X 50 km can be saved on to your phone.

This feature is available both on iOS and Android. ‘Star’ places of interest to be able to search offline.

Hide Safety cash in non-descript objects

Popular research (a.k.a common sense) suggests that muggers / robbers are not interested in your lip balm. Because hygiene.. :p

Store safety cash in non-descript objects like an empty lip balm stick or moisturizer. Muggers will look to get away with as little to carry as possible. They’ll leave behind the items of lesser value. So your safety cash will be safe.

Safe Travels!

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Switzerland

Put these 5 things on your Agenda

1.    Got to the Top of Europe – Visit Jungfraujoch

Step into the world of Glaciers and snow, literally at the top of Europe. The beauty of this journey to the top begins right from the point of origin - Interlaken. A combination of Train and Cableways will take you from Interlaken to Jungfrau  in about 2 and ½ hours time and this journey will certainly be the most spectacular and panoramic trip, that you will ever undertake. Atop this 4000 m beauty, enjoy a nice meal, visit the ice palace and the brave can step out into the open to witness pure milk white all around

2.    Slow time down at Interlaken 

Interlaken is a summer paradise that sits beautifully between 2 lakes. Time stops here when you soak in the magnificent views of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau  mountain peaks. Check in to one of those beautiful, quintessentially Swiss inns and  enjoy a relaxed stroll to the town where you could shop for lovely souvenirs. White water rafting in Interlaken is one of the best is the world. An hour away from Interlaken is where you begin rafting on the Lutschine. At an interesting juncture your trainer would ask you to jump into the ice cold water and float along the boat. Do not miss out on this one of a kind experience, it’s a big thumb’s up from Theo&Ash.

3.    Explore Switzerland by Train

With more than 500 kms of rail track and numerous rail companies connecting you seamlessly, The  Swiss rail system – The one that’s never delayed is the best way to explore this magnificent country. Tourists can choose from a wide range of 3 day, 6 day, 12 day and monthly passes based the duration of stay. Views from most trains will have you reach for the camera, but for the most visually stunning routes try the dedicated mountain rail - Glacier Express that plies between Mt Zermatt and St Moritz.

4.   Visit Cosmopolitan Zurich

Never will an open city culture please you more than the one you’ll witness, while in Zurich.  This truly cosmopolitan city –  comes to life on the streets every night where chairs and tables are laid out in the open, music fills your ears and you see people of multi ethnic groups come together to share their happiness. The Gods have indeed been partial to this beautiful country and Zurich - The biggest and the most well connected city in Switzerland could well be your gateway to it.

5.   Indulge in All things Swiss 

The Swiss are world renowned for their Watches, Chocolates, Swiss Army Knives.. Get your hands on a Swiss Automatic and if your wallet feels heavy pick it up. For the light wallet travelers – there of course the Swiss Army Knife that your friend wanted, don’t forget to personalize your gift and get their name inscribed on it. Visit chocolate factories and set aside 10 kgs of your baggage allowance for all the chocolate that you’ll end up buying. Irrespective of what you buy, the only thing that’s going to last you a lifetime is the beautiful memory that you created at heaven on earth.

Blend in, stand out

A leather jacket is relevant everywhere. Be it a long haul flight, a dusty bike trip, a concert or the most chic nightclub in town, a leather jacket grabs attention everywhere without trying hard. A stylish leather jacket is the best conversation starter ever. 

A leather jacket is every outfit’s best friend

A leather jacket can be paired with anything in your closet. Whether it is a pair of ripped jeans and a t-shirt, an LBD or a button up shirt and trousers, the leather jacket pairs up perfectly. It is easily the most versatile piece of your wardrobe that adds so much character to any outfit you pair it with. This makes it the easiest choice to be carried on that trip. 

Diamonds Leather jackets are forever

A well-constructed, quality leather jacket is built to last. With a little care, a leather jacket will last you a lifetime and longer. And the best part, leather ages beautifully and starts looking better over time.  Always in vogue, it never goes out of fashion and suits everyone - young, old and everyone in between.  The same leather jacket can be used over years and it is going to be fresh, always. 

Feel Good, Look Great

Everyone looks great in a leather jacket. Just ask Justin Theroux about the character that a leather jacket adds to your personality. Wearing a leather jacket makes you feel like you own the place. Looking great is only a translation of the feeling. Who doesn’t want to look like a movie star atop the Eiffel Tower?!

Adventure Attire

Leather, a natural material breathes. It keeps warm when cold and cools when hot whilst looking great. A leather jacket keeps you feeling just right, all the time. No wonder that a leather jacket is the choice outerwear of mountaineers and bikers alike. 

A leather jacket is the perfect testimony to all the adventures you have had and a brilliant reminder of all the places that crave exploration. Go! Grab that jacket, get out!

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