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Italian Knit Shirt Fantasy

May 18, 2020

Italian Knit Shirt Fantasy

Stuck inside my apartment during quarantine, I’ve been passing the time by watching a lot of movies and TV shows…

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The rising backlash against loud, showy tailored clothes in Italy

January 19, 2016

The Rising Backlash Against Loud, Showy Tailored Clothes In Italy

Guy Trebay in The New York Times has an interesting piece on the rising backlash against loud, showy tailored clothes in Italy,…

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Classic Italian Style

January 21, 2015

Classic Italian Style

Pitti Uomo – the menswear tradeshow that happens twice a year in Florence, Italy – just ended last week. You…

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Understanding a Suit’s Silhouette

December 14, 2011

Understanding A Suit’s Silhouette

It’s common to hear people describe a suit’s silhouette in terms of its nationality. Suits are described as being American,…

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Plackets and Pockets: Know the Details

October 12, 2011

Plackets And Pockets: Know The Details

For classic men’s style, expressions are often in the tiniest of tiny details. Closed eyelets on shoes express formality, cuffs…

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Drake and Barbera on British and Italian Style

May 2, 2011

Drake And Barbera On British And Italian Style

I recently came across this article by Michael Drake, the founder of Drakes of London, where he details his sartorial…

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