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What shops to check for sales?

Someone recently asked me “which web shops do you recommend for the upcoming sale?” Below are listed some that have already started their sales and some that haven’t but are the ones I keep an eye on during the upcoming weeks. Here are only a few and then in the end you will find a couple of links that are worth of taking a look for some more tips in terms of shops and sales to check out. For #menswear Spiga3 / Linnegatan 2 / Rose&Born / Vaatturiliike Sauma / Trunk Clothiers In case looking for a new overcoat, this G.Abo from Spiga3 should be on the list. For casual-wear Frans Boone / End Clothing / Aspecto / Bureau Belfast / My o...

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Christmas day Q&A

It’s again been a while since I last posted any Q&A so I tried to gather some of the questions I’ve got during the last few weeks. There will be some individual questions regarding the upcoming sales and outerwear pieces answered separately during the next couple of days. Q: Found your website when I was looking for retailers who carry The Gigi. Can you help? p.s. love your website A: There’s not that many retailers I would be aware of but here’s a few. Especially BR-online carries pretty wide selection of GIGI but if you are in Europe, there are still some options to check out. Frans Boone Store / Kafka G&B Negozio BR-Online.jp And then there’s at least Gabucci in Stockholm (and Milord in Florence)...

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Restrained seasonal inspiration by Finealta

Two favorite manufacturers and brands of mine seems to be brought together as the fall and winter look book by Korean trousers maker Finealta is this time featured with blazers and overcoats by Italian G.Abo. Charasteristic of both is to bring modern and personal details to otherwise classic garments. Whereas G.Abo makes jackets that feature the classic neapolitan tailoring and style combined with bold patterns and recognizable elements such as the wide lapels, Finealta makes modern interpretations of trousers that are as suitable for office wear as they are for casual occasions - depending the way you choose to combine them. For this season Finealta has come up with a couple of new models (which unfortunately have been available only...

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20/2014 - Casual Saturday details

For some little Sunday inspiration a few detail shots from yesterday. Pictured also the Gran Sasso sweater I bought as a Christmas gift for myself on Friday. As you can see, the weekend was fully casual.  Overcoat: Rose&Born Roll neck: Gran Sasso Denim: Weekday Sneakers: New Balance And you can check the full “fit pic” from instagram - @dresslikea.

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16/2014 - Tuesday details

Details of today’s fit which was something between formal and casual. First of all sport coat and a tie to keep the ensemble on the “dressed up”-side but on the other hand the cashmere cardigan and suede boots to dress it down a bit and to make it more suitable for the windy and moist weather. Sport coat: L.B.M 1911 Cardigan: Uniqlo Shirt: Mastai Ferretti Trousers: Finelta Shoes: Loake Tie: Schoffa PS: Drake’s London

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