Next in line for the short reviews from Pitti Uomo presenting the fall and winter 2015 collections is Drake's London.The overall theme and inspiration for the collection seems to arise from this idea of “rugged and rumbled elegance” where soft materials and delicate fabrics are combined with casual elements and textures.In terms of ties the collection features a few new materials such as hand printed buff madders, printed satins and woven shetlands. Personally I’m looking forward especially the grenadine ties mixing silk and shetland wool - showcasing a beautiful texture to combine with your woolen sport coats and suit jackets.One of the highlights of the collection for next fall and winter were the Drake’s by Cleeve of London shirting that...
Today's inspiration underlines versatility and the right use of patterns and color. In terms of outerwear, a single-breasted navy blue overcoat is a safe choice that is suitable to be worn over a suit for the office as well as it is with some denim and knitwear for those casual weekend getaways. A lightweight and unstructured wool-suit featuring a subtle overcheck pattern can easily be combined as separates and there really is no choice that would be more versatile than a light blue button-up shirt. It's been said that one should never have more than three different patterns in one outfits. In case any of the pattern is even a bit on the bold side I would personally make that...
I have written earlier about Italian Gran Sasso - mostly known for their high-quality knitwear. The company makes all kind of knitwear under their own label but they also produce garments for multiple well-known brands that are then sold under their private label lines. In addition to knitwear Gran Sasso also makes a full selection of light weight and unstructured sport coats, blazers and gilets - even though these are not as often in the spotlight. Gran Sasso double-breasted gilet This time taking a look of Gran Sasso double-breasted herringbone cotton gilet I got from Vaatturiliike Sauma after getting back from Pitti Uomo and that I was wearing as we visited in Jyväskylä during the weekend. I had actually had...
First month of the year almost done. Before the weekend a short review of instagram-shots - basically featuring only wiwt-lookdowns - taken during the last few weeks.As said earlier I don't update the feed on a daily basis but some sneak peeks of what I wear and what I do as well and some other things I find personally interesting can be found from there on more regular pace. So for more wiwt- and other pics - check and follow @dresslikea€‹Casual layering with the new double-breasted vest by Italian Gran Sasso. Sport coat by Massimo Dutti, Cardigan from Uniqlo and denim from Weekday. Raw silk mto-tie by Francesco Serraiocco.Tones of brown and flannel. Suit made by Tombolini and mtm-shirt by Proper...
Italian The Gigi presented at Pitti Uomo now their third full collection. With an aim to experiment and to create new innovations in terms of materials, processing techniques and finishes the collection continues to renew the view and understanding of classic #menswear. In general it could be said there was not much new or revolutionary presented during the fair in Florence - which for anyone - like me - who values simplicity and minimalism is pretty much a good thing. That said the approach by The Gigi and the way of thinking by Boglioli brothers Mario and Pierluigi that clearly differs from many classic #menswear brands and takes us away from the comfort zone - while still paying attention to the quality -...
