Scandinavian simplicity combined with Italian Craftsmanship.

Blog — inspiration RSS




The GIGI - casual summer suit

How about a suit featuring shorts as trousers? Starting the week by taking a look of my new summer suit by The GIGI. A suit that might not be the most classic choice and that might not be to everyone's taste but that has quickly become one of my personal summer favorites. The GIGI Heroes - most casual interpretation of a suit Since their first presentation at Pitti Uomo 86 the company has got my interest. In general it is to be said that GIGI boldly and smoothly transform traditionally classic clothing such as suits and sport coats into casual setting by innovative fabric treatments and bold patterns making their pieces suitable to combine with casual wear such as sweatshirts, t-shirts...

Continue reading



Sunday inspiration - casual traveling

One thing I've learned during my trips is that always try travel as casual and comfy as possible. For me that nowadays means jeans and t-shirt, maybe a casual cotton blazer or a jacket and some simple sneakers. Referring to yesterdays post about "what shops to check for sales" I went through the selection of the shops mentioned and picked a collage that would make a preferable traveling outfit - or an outfit for any other casual occasion - featuring pieces on sale at the moment. Barena Toppa Jacket / Steven Alan striped cotton t-shirt / Incotex slim-fit washed denim jeans  / Lardini keychain Common Projects white slip-on canvas sneakers Mismo navy MS Suit Carrier

Continue reading



Next up - Pitti Uomo 88

It's time to to fly again. Pitti Uomo 88 will start on Tuesday and we are gonna be around. Follow DLA at Pitti Uomo As usual I will try to come up with quick updates showing the sneak peeks from the fair here - if not daily, at least couple of times during the week. Also keep an eye on @tyylit.fi where we will as well try and cover some daily happenings during the week. There will be live updates on instagram - @dresslikea and @tyylitfi and also at Facebook. In addition to this I definitely recommend to follow my better half @mhsandberg - especially in case you want to get a "women perspective" from the fair. And finally you can keep...

Continue reading



Monthly DLA-instagram review - May

One weekend, as well as one more month again gone. Thanks for everyone who made it to the #tyylit-kevätpäivä on Saturday, pictures and report coming up later. Starting the week with monthly review of shots featured at instagram, including some wiwt-lookdowns as well as a few others shots from last month.As some of you have probably notices the update rate on the blog has been a bit slower recently -  state of affairs I'll try to fix back on track in the near future. However I try to keep at least my instagram fairly active - so for more wiwt- and other pics - check and follow @dresslikea€‹. And just to remind (and as a little heads-up), in two weeks the feed will...

Continue reading