I think this chair is rather handsome. It's from from Ralph Lauren, who is the bloke on the right.

I thought he only did frocks and pullovers and the like.

I'm sure many would regard this chair as by far the worst of this lot. But where, on any of the other four chairs, do you put your coffee? Also, it looks a hell of a lot easier to dust. Plus, you can put things underneath it, such as a Scalextric layout.

This, on the other hand, is the Ralph Lauren sales spiel for the chair and for all the other chairs and other stuff being sold by this operation:

ABOUT POLO

Our Philosophy

What began as a tie 35 years ago has grown into an entire world that has redefined how American style and quality is perceived. Polo has always been about selling quality products by creating worlds and inviting our customers to be part of our dream. We were the first to create lifestyle advertisements that tell a story. We were the first to create stores that enable customers to interact with that lifestyle.

As an industry leader, we continue to create opportunities – like Polo.com, where you can find great products, read about adventure, style and culture, find amazing vintage pieces, buy unique gifts, take trips that transport you into the world of Polo and a lot more. Back when all this started, I felt that there were no boundaries for Polo. I'm even more sure of that today.

(signed) Ralph Lauren

I now understand terrorism a bit better. Ralph Lauren himself looks pretty - a superbly bio-engineered grey alpha-wolf - a role model for his generation. But Grey Power in general is not a pretty read.

Give me the grunge look any day. Being grown up and normal means not cursing about how all those damned Other People spend their money, and just doing your own things as you want. But the impulse to curse, and worse, remains.