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Eidos Napoli spring and summer 2015

A few weeks ago - during New York Fashion Week - Eidos Napoli launched their collection for upcoming fall and winter '15. However as we are not there yet - it's a good time to pay attention again to this spring and summer as Eidos yesterday released the look book featuring the collection for the season. Il Cuore di Pescatore Earlier collections and look books “This is Rome” (SS14) and “Faces of Firenze” (FW14) are now followed by a line that could be called as “The Soul of a Fisherman” - inspired by the little and beautiful island of Ischia, located a bit outside of Naples in Italy, that also has been called as the land of farmers and fishermen....

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Sunday inspiration - #tyylit-tumblr round-up

It's been a while since the last Sunday round-up via our tyylit-tumblr. But as the spring keeps coming (despite the couple colder days here in Helsinki this week) - we decided to update our feed. We will also try to come up with more regular updates during the spring - so keep your eyes open.As usual a few outtakes here and for more - check out the tyylit-tumblr feed here.Sneakers and cuffed trousers - SS15 by End Clothing. In case looking for new white sneakers for this season - read more from here.Shades of blue - always fashionable and always spot on. Style by Rose & Born.New ties for spring by Berg&Berg. Review and some thoughts about the SS15 selection coming...

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Wearing blue and burgundy

How can a man combine blue and burgundy? In terms of business wear this is actually one of the most restrained and viable combination. Today I give you an example. I am wearing my new mtm-suit - made of blue Vitale Barberis fabric featuring very subtle black over check with some burgundy & deep reddish accessories. How to wear burgundy accessories? When it comes to accessories and color choices, I think burgundy (or wine read) is one of the most undervalued options. Especially for ties burgundy is a versatile option. It can basically be worn year-round no matter the season, although it works especially well during fall and winter. It is also easy to combine with different shades blue, brown, grey...

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Drake's London spring and summer 2015

This week's dose of inspiration for upcoming spring and summer comes from England - by one of my persona favorite brands Drake's London. For the season Drake's has come up with a look book that features all together 12 classical sketches made by Tokyo based illustrator, Akira Sorimachi.The illustrations are all loosely assembled around the idea of €˜travel and relaxation'. All the pieces featured in these sketches can also be found in spring and summer €˜15 collection by the company - including new models of Alden loafers, cotton slacks in two different colors, Drake's - made in Italy - light weight and relaxed tailored jackets, high-quality shirting and, naturally, ties, pocket squares and scarves. Even though one can not see the textures...

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Spring '15 - classics as essentials

Spring is here - that means listings of "season essentials" are also popping up every here and there. I might be boring but I've noticed that the listings I use to make in my head seem to include almost always the same items. No matter the season. For example - a blue blazer is an essential despite the time of year we are talking about. Classics as essentials for men - Spring 2015 So again this time my listing became to feature in general five - I dare to say - classic #menswear pieces. Although a couple of these could be categorized also as trends that have recently been grown in popularity. The listing has also been made by keeping in mind...

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