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Finealta S/S ´14

Korean Finealta released their new spring and summer collection last week. I had earlier got some sneak peeks of the collection but now that it's available at the web shop it's time to take a little closer look of my personal favorite in terms of trouser makers. Finealta spring and summer 2014 - Something old - something new In the new collection there's three new models in addition to old diversity (regular lightweight cotton chino trousers)  and roadster (5-pocket jeans like chino) which both now comes in new colors. First one of new models is the Traveller - a flannel alike light grey colored pair made of soft cotton-jersey fabric. This is a pair made for (as the name says) for travelers who...

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Featured @ Lardini Talks

Lardini recently opened their renewed website and as a part of that they launched their new journal. At the Journal they have started a series called “Lardini Talks” featuring interviews of some of the personalities linked to the “Lardini world”. Few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to answer few questions and be featured at the series. Of course my answer was yes. Really honored and happy to be a part and in case you’re interested, you’ll find my answers from here. And here’s one of my favorite outfits from the archives, featuring a Lardini silk-linen jacket, Schoffa mtm denim shirt and grenadine tie, Berwich trousers and Crockett&Jones suede loafers.

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Off to NYC

It’s been years since my last (and so far only) visit in New York. This week heading back to spend few days with #menswear, burgers, friends and sports. In terms of shops to visit and places to see listing all of them would be impossible. However there are few places I’m really looking forward to visit during the week; some because of the selection, some because of the atmosphere and overall aesthetics, some because of the people and some because of all these… Carson Street Clothiers Eidos, AMI, Buttero, Barena, MAN1924 etc.. The brand list itself would make CSC worth a visit. However there’s so much more in this SoHo located shop that just celebrated it’s first “birthday”. Sharing the same educational...

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Viola Milano S/S ´14

Spring is here and Viola Milano launched their new spring & summer collection this week. In addition to ties, pocket squares and bracelets the selection is now widened to comprise umbrellas, braces and different kind of horn accessories. These items are not just seasonal but meant to stay in the collection “for good”.   From the new collection - meticulously handcrafted umbrellas made in Naples by Mario Talarico. Also new - handmade horn accessories and braces from United Kingdom. In addition to the newly developed products mentioned above, the S/S ´14 collection includes bunch of new tie designs, socks, pocket squares and of course bracelets. Here’s few of my favorites in terms of the ties.     S/S illustration by the talented Mr....

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Recent look-downs via Instagram

I’ve had no time to do any actual wiwt-posts recently. So gonna start the weekend with few outtakes  via instagram instead. Will be having my vacation (and head to NYC) next week, hopefully gonna have some time to take few shots during the trip. New orange grenadine tie courtesy of berg&berg, L.B.M 1911 jacket, shirt by Schoffa and new Carmina doublemonks. Casual for the weekend - berg&berg cardigan, weekday denim, mismo bag and buttero sneakers. Spring is here - yesterday was the first day wearing loafers. Copper suede MTO courtesy of Meermin. Sunshine, denim and suede - doublemonks by Cheaney.  

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