The Journal

Insights, inspiration and news from the world of Cloos

Cloos Life: Top 5 Gentleman Style Icons from Movies

Whether a romantic drama, action, thriller or crime – some movie characters keep inspiring us. Right here, we give you our all time top 5 gentleman style icons from the big screen. Besides having some of the most legendary and iconic main characters, all the listed movies are a must-watch for a true gentleman. At Christopher Cloos, we can't think of a better a better match with these iconic outfits than a pair of Cloos frames.

Cloos Life Guide: Top 3 St. Barths Hotels

Earlier this year, Christopher Cloos introduced the newest addition to the Cloos Collection – the limited edition frame St. Barths by Robin Thicke. There is a reason why this model is named after the French island ‘Saint Barthélemy’ located in the Caribbean Sea. Known as an overseas collectivity of France that blends the sophistication of St.-Tropez with the laissez-faire Caribbean lifestyle, it was the obvious choice to name this frame ‘St. Barths’. This Cloos Life Journal gives you our top pick accommodations on the tropical paradise island.

Cloos Life: The top 5 most beautiful French cars of all time

Although France doesn't quite have the same number of car brands as the United States or Germany, they still have a few gems among the ruff including Bugatti, Peugeot, Citroën Renault, and Venturi. These companies have existed for decades; making legendary cars throughout the years. At Christopher Cloos, we can’t think of a better way cruising in these timeless and iconic masterpieces, than by wearing your St. Barths - Espresso or maybe Paloma - Bourbon.

Cloos Life: Best wine tasting experiences in France

A visit to France wouldn’t be complete without sampling some of the country’s most celebrated export – wine. Whether your preference is red, white or sparkling, there’s an almost limitless number of opportunities in France to improve your knowledge, explore some vineyards and taste some truly classic vintages at festivals, chateaux and tasting events Since the inspiration for the Cloos Collection is mainly from France, what better way to explore the French wineries than by wearing your Paloma or Passable shades? Chateau Les Carrasses, Quarante Château Les Carrasses was built in 1886 and produced...

Cloos Life: A complete guide to Monaco’s exclusive Casinos

The city-state of Monaco is home to one of the oldest and most famous casinos in Europe. It is considered one of the most exclusive, lavish locations in Europe to play casino games, and aside from the world-renowned F1 grand Prix, it’s the casinos here that put Monaco on the map. At Christopher Cloos, we can’t imagine a Monaco trip without paying a visit to one of Monte Carlo's iconic and luxurious casinos. What better way blend in with the glamorous and sophisticated vibe of this country, than by wearing your Paloma - Coal or maybe St. Barths - Sapphire? We...