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Back To School

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A new school year is nearly upon us and it’s once again time for students to prepare themselves for another hectic and challenging semester. The proper tools and aids are essential to a students success and CHARALS has everything one will need to excel and achieve. Below are three key items every student should have:

Faber-Castell
With a history spanning more than 250 years, Faber-Castell
represents the best in the world of high-quality, practical, and reliable
everyday writing instruments and tools. CHARALS has the best selection of
Faber-Castell pens, pencils, and cases to meet the standards of the brightest
and most creative students out there!
 

Filofax
Smartphones are great, but  partnered with a good
old-fashioned and reliable organizer is even better. Despite working in an age
dominated by digital devices, the Filofax organizer is still the tried and true
daily companion for students and business people alike. These handy organizers
come in a variety of sizes, materials, and colors, and offer a plethora of
inserts that allow users to customize them to their specific needs. CHARALS is
now the exclusive carrier of Filofax products in Vancouver.  

Tumi
This American luggage maker does way more than just
suitcases and duffel bags. Tumi backpacks and messenger bags are well designed,
extremely high quality, and also very stylish. Whether made from luxurious
leather or durable nylon, each bag can hold all of a student’s essentials
including books, laptops, and various mobile devices. CHARALS has the best
selection of Tumi products in Vancouver and something for everybody.

 

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171 Robson Street Opening Soon!

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A new year is upon us and we have some very exciting news for 2015.  First and foremost our second location at 171 Robson Street (part of The Shops at Hotel Blu) is nearing completion.  The new store will be a true 1,000+ sqft mecca of unique and extraordinary luxury goods and accessories.  New additions to CHARALS at 171 Robson Street will be the only Montblanc and Graf von Faber-Castell shop-in-shops in Vancouver, a brand new Filofax installment, and a Rimowa installment.  We will still feature the best selection of the finest writing instruments from renowned brands such as Parker, Waterman, Visconti, Lamy, S.T. Dupont, and Montegrappa, as well as exquisite leather goods from Bosca, Secrid, Graphic Image, and Tumi.  Stayed tuned for updates and the announcement of our grand opening. 

Introducing The New Tumi Alpha 2

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Tumi introduces their newest line of extremely durable, functional, and lightweight luggage: The Alpha 2 Collection.

Sharing many features from it’s predecessor, the Alpha Collection, the Alpha 2 Collection continues to push the boundaries of design and innovation with brand new features and benefits.  The addition of multi-wheel maneuverability, Lever-Lock expansion system, and X-Brace aircraft grade aluminum handle make the Alpha 2 Collection of luggage simply the best.

See this and many more amazing videos at our YouTube channel: CHARALS TV. 

Find the Alpha 2 Collection and many more Tumi products at CHARALS in the Sinclair Centre, or online at www.charals.com.
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The Gentleman’s Essentials

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Some would argue that the classic gentleman is dead; that the dapper, courteous, and romantic man died a long time ago when society deemed it appropriate to wear sneakers with dress pants, let the lady pay for dinner, or budge in front of lineups. Well, we find this to be an outrage. Basic guidelines set forth generations ago by the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Paul Newman, and James Stewart – the icons of sophistication, elegance, and cool – must be preserved in order for society (and quite possibly humanity) to stand a fighting chance at staying, well, normal. Without the most basic of manners and proper gentlemanly conduct, we might as well be moving backwards in evolution and eventually find ourselves back in the cave. Having said all of that, here is what the modern gentleman should have to set themselves apart from the rest; not in a competitive way, but simply a unique way:


Use a real pen, one that is made of something other than clear and cheap plastic, and has a clip so you can carry it with you at all times. It doesn’t have to be super nice or expensive either. A Parker or Faber-Castell would do just fine! Because searching around your general vicinity for one is time consuming, and breaking out your own to sign a credit card receipt at a restaurant is so much cooler than using their house Bic.

Wear a watch, but use your cell phone to tell the time. In this day and age, nobody actually needs to wear a watch anymore because we all have cell phones, they all tell the time, and they’re all probably more accurate than our watches anyway. That’s not the point, however. With the rise of the cell phone, the wrist watch has been reduced to nothing more than an accessory – almost like a bracelet. But a Casio calculator watch is like wearing a hospital tag, and a cheap $40 Carnival you got at Zellers is like a string made of metallic thread wrapped around your wrist. You don’t have to go drop $5,000 on a Rolex either, but a slightly sporty Momentum, elegant Ingersoll, or a truly masculine and authoritative TW Steel won’t break the bank either and will provide you with that perfect gentleman’s accessory for years.

Carry your stuff in a bag, not in your pockets. We all know how it feels and looks when we over stuff our pockets with the things we need to have with us on a daily basis: cell phone, wallet, glasses case, pack of gum, whatever. Sure, there are at least four pockets on your pants, and if you’re wearing a jacket of some sort you can add at least another two, but nobody said you had to use each one! The best thing to do is actually use none of them. That way your clothes fit you the best they can and flatter your body – your legs will look longer and you won’t look like you have a huge tummy in your mid section. Don’t just go and buy yourself a fanny pack, throw everything in it, and hook it up around your waist now, either. No. Get something that suits what you’re wearing. If you’re mostly in jeans and a t-shirt or hoodie, use a tote or a duffel. If you’re a young professional, use a nice Rimowa. And if you’re a corporate guy who ever steps into a meeting to meet people of any level of importance, carry a briefcase; preferably something from Bosca or Tumi. I cannot stress this enough. If you want people to take you seriously, look like you want to be taken seriously. Because that Nike gym bag just says you can’t wait for the meeting to end so you can hit the gym, and that MEC bag says your weekend hike is more important than the task at hand. Enough said.

These are merely accoutrements to make a man stand apart from the boys. How a gentleman conducts themselves is paramount as well. When entering or exiting through a door with a lady, open and hold a door that swings in towards you, and push, step through first, and hold on the other side a door that swings out. Stand up when a lady leaves a dining table even if you’re the only other person there with her. Always make sure you’re presenting the best version of yourself to the world everyday as a sign of respect to the people around you. And always shake hands with a firm grip and smile.

Happy living. Cheers.