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P.Johnson Tailors lookbook 2015

When looking for inspiration - one of the most useful sources I go for is P.Johnson Tailors - a company run by two guys, Patrick Johnson and Tom Riley that just recently actually opened a new showroom in New York and so widened their range outside of Australia. And not just their look books or products but the style of Patrick and Tom themselves, where the style of the company is present naturally and prominently. For weekly dose of inspiration however a few shots from the new look book of P.Johnson Tailors that consists of looks that have been implemented simply and effectively yet with ease. Even though almost all of the looks are firmly on the casual side of...

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25/2015 - Smart & Casual weekend wear

The last days of April here in Helsinki are always a little bit ambivalent. On one hand you can already start wearing loafers but on the other hand the weather is still favorable for those who want to keep wearing their winter jackets and roll neck sweaters. As I personally favor both (loafers without socks and roll necks), on Saturday I decided to combine them into one outfit. Always there is no need for puffy or striking pocket square. Actually with this outfit one could have left the square totally out, even though white tv-fold is always a safe bet.

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#tyylit-inspiration - inspired by The GIGI

On Saturday I wrote shortly about the spring and summer collection by The GIGI. Inspired by that came up with a collage featuring an outfit that would be ideal for a warm, casual summer weekend. The blue Art suit features a little diamond pattern, giving the shirt a nice texture and the Gigir shirt is picked in classic color but with the mao collar it also keeps the outfit fully casual. Slip-on sneakers are a good alternative to bring a little freshness and blue tote bag by Filson keeps the color scheme monochromatic and restrained. Suit and shirt: The GIGI Sneakers: Diemme Bag: Filson Shades: Han Kjobenhavn Watch: Tudor Bracelet: Miansai

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The GIGI spring and summer 2015

For weekend inspiration taking a look of the spring and summer collection and look book by Italian The GIGI.Classic transformed into casualMost of you probably have but to those who haven't the GIGI is a brand by Mario and Pierluigi Boglioli (former owners of brand Boglioli) who with this new label want to experiment, research and to create new innovations in terms of materials, processing techniques and finishes. As said by themselves - new ideas surround us everywhere, yet keen instincts are required to understand them and capture their essence.In collections The GIGI boldly and smoothly transform traditionally classic clothing such as suits and sport coats into casual setting by innovative fabric treatments, bold patterns and outfits where these pieces are...

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