bespoke (adj.): made to individual order; custom-made; one of a kind

unit (noun): a single thing or person; you, the individual

Bespoke Unit’s mission is simple: combine encyclopedic knowledge of classic gentleman’s style with current topical content to deliver the most comprehensive, easy-to-search, approachable men’s lifestyle resource on the web. Our aim is to help men improve their style, broaden their horizons, and live their best lives.

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Paul Anthony – Founder & CEO

Paul Anthony is an enthusiast of all things gentlemanly. Unsatisfied with the men’s blogosphere, he was inspired to create Bespoke Unit to fill the void of well-organized, deep content, written in an approachable way.

A firm believer in truly living while you’re alive, his passion for international travel is rivalled only by that for his shoes, of which he owns upwards of 130 pairs. His love of watches and micro-mechanics is boundless.

He writes about watches, suits, shoes, and fragrances.

Read the latest articles by Paul Anthony.

Rafael Dominguez Bespoke Unit Author

Rafael Dominguez – Editor-in-Chief

A self-confessed watch nerd with professional experience in the industry, Rafael provides unparalleled depth to Bespoke Unit’s content as its chief editor. Rafael holds an equal interest in affordable and luxury mechanical watches from both the contemporary and vintage markets.

Meanwhile, he also produces his own content across all of Bespoke Unit’s categories with a primary focus on timepieces, footwear, alcoholic spirits, and fragrances. Born in Venezuela, Rafael spends his time between Miami, Colombia, and Spain.

See Rafael’s latest work.

Reinhard Pohorec Bespoke Unit Author

Reinhard Pohorec – Sensory Expert

Columnist and consultant for Bespoke Unit, Reinhard has a unique reputation as an emerging and award-winning talent in the world of sensory talent, luxury brands, premium cigars, beverages, and mixology.

With a focus on the multi-sensory, he creates memorable and inspirational experiences and programs to educate epicureans. Based in Vienna, Austria, he’s a contributing author for multiple publications, a tasting panellist, as well as the founder of Light ‘Em Up.

Read the latest from Reinhard.

Other Contributors

Michael Oxman

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Philadelphia Correspondent

Michael Oxman is a husband, father, menswear fanatic, pit bull owner, and Asian food enthusiast. Having spent many years in the footwear and custom clothing industries, he’s obsessed with appearance and takes much longer than his wife to get ready in the morning. A veteran musician, he plays bass guitar and sings in a Beatles tribute band when he’s not blogging or playing peek-a-boo with his son.

Read Michael’s latest articles.

Robert Raymond

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Whisky Consultant & Editor

Philadelphia born and raised; a lover of life with a penchant for three-piece suits and single malt Scotch. Robert draws inspiration for his style from the cultural renaissance of his hometown, fusing modern design with a vintage vibe. His hope is to inspire style in others and make the world a better dressed, better mannered, and more chivalrous place.

Read Robert’s latest articles.

Damien Currano

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West Coast USA Correspondent

Damien is just beginning his journey into men’s fashion. As a producer in the video game industry where the accepted dress code consists of oversized shorts and an old t-shirt, he’s striving to set himself apart and find his own personal style. With some social capital to burn, he’s willing to try new things, even if they don’t work. It’s all in the name of his sartorial self-discovery.

Read Damien’s latest work.

Carlos A. Valdez

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East Coast USA Correspondent

Carlos is a cigar lover living out in Portland Oregon. After first joining Bespoke Unit back in 2014 and taking a hiatus to get established in his career as an airline pilot, Carlos is back to review cigars. While not flying Carlos enjoys collecting fuzz guitar pedals, Japanese watches, and watching horror movies with his wife and cat.

Read Carlos’ latest articles.

Charles-Philippe

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European Correspondent

Charles-Philippe’s work has covered a broad range of subjects from cigars and fragrances to wine and spirits. Fascinated by how history and culture together form the unique contemporary identities of alcoholic beverages, his articles follow an in-depth exploration of their development through a combination of tradition and innovation.

Read the latest from Charles-Philippe.