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The more formal side of casual: what should I wear at a Sicilian wedding?

Early in 2022 I had the unexpected pleasure of receiving an invitation to a Sicilian wedding in mid-June. I accepted, and, needless to say, it was a marvelous experience. Since this was my first time attending a wedding in Sicily (or Italy for that matter), I was very curious about the state of wedding attire.

July 3, 2022 1 Comment

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The geopolitics of luxury revisited

Nearly two years ago I wrote about the increasing likelihood of a geopolitical shift disrupting the upward growth curve of the luxury industry. At the time, I believed the geopolitics of luxury was closer to becoming a top of mind issue than ever before. The carnage and bloodshed in Ukraine has sadly proven this to

April 17, 2022 1 Comment

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Thanks to the pandemic it took an extra 2 years to

Thanks to the pandemic it took an extra 2 years to deliver these bespoke butterfly strap loafers made in Sicily. But absolutely worth the wait! These are designed to be my travel shoes - lightweight, grippy sole (for rain or shine) and obviously comfortable. Currently you will need to visit Sicily to order shoes from this veteran artisan. Working on possibly taking US orders/measurements on his behalf. Let me know if you’re interested.
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#sleevehead #sgst #sicily #travel #travelinitaly #catania #madeinitaly #madeinsicily #sumisura #artisanal #handmade #bespoke #shoes #craftsmanship #sartorial #shoemaker

A midnight blue velvet house jacket and trousers t

A midnight blue velvet house jacket and trousers to wear while at relaxing at home. Should pair handsomely with my Alfred Sleep slippers. I look forward to picking them up next week from maestro Palmisciano. Photo credit: Vittorio Palmisciano
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#sleevehead #sgst #sicily #travel #travelinitaly #catania #madeinitaly #madeinsicily #sumisura #artisanal #handmade #bespoke #craftsmanship #sartorial #dinnerjacket #elegance

Minimal or animal? A pair of proper English slippe

Minimal or animal? A pair of proper English slippers have been on my sartorial wish list for quite some time. After choosing the sole, lining, color and material of the upper, I’m down to the final stylistic choice - choosing a vamp design.

Here are the two final candidates - an owl motif and monogrammed initials. Special thanks to the team at Arthur Sleep for mocking these up.

Normally not a fan of monogramming but I like the subdued tone on tone monogram offsets the vanity factor. Which would you choose?
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I missed the official opening of Arterton’s pop-

I missed the official opening of Arterton’s pop-up shop on Savile Row last Friday. But it turns out that I was their first in-store customer. The reason? Earlier in the week I had bought a lovely Nakata hanger made in Japan. The Kanna finishing and joinery work are exquisite. Truly a functional work of art
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London is a sartorial crossroads. On the way to He

London is a sartorial crossroads. On the way to Henry Poole, we see a plaid suit in the famous Huntsman cut (right) and an overcoat made by the artisanal Mucska workshop near Vienna (left). Many thanks to Geoff @huddersfieldfineworsted and @timmureau
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#savilerow #london #sartorial #bespoke #artisanal #handmade #bespoke #craftsmanship #overcoat #tailor #tailored #menswear #mensstyle

Sicily never ceases to amaze me. Grateful for havi

Sicily never ceases to amaze me. Grateful for having visited Catania, Messina, Palermo, Monreale, Siracusa, Vittoria, Comiso, Scoglitti, Ragusa and Noto this year.

Best wishes for the holidays and happy new year 2023!
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Join the Mucskas as they embark on their East Coas

Join the Mucskas as they embark on their East Coast trunk show. They touch ground this week in Orlando before returning to New York next week. Contact Erik mucska@mucska.sk to schedule an appointment. Be sure to mention Sleevehead when you meet them 😉
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A superb selection of Italian artisans at last wee

A superb selection of Italian artisans at last week’s Trofeo Arbiter. I especially enjoyed meeting Calzoleria de Fumo and chatting with Sicilian tiemaker Silvio Fiorello.
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My hearty congratulations to Samuele Gallo who too

Great to see Sartoria Davi at this year’s Trofeo

Great to see Sartoria Davi at this year’s Trofeo. Guido created this fantastic DB suit. This is a suit that means business!
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I enjoyed catching up with Ragusa-based Lorenzo Sp

I enjoyed catching up with Ragusa-based Lorenzo Sparatore in Milan last week and admired his DB suit. In fact, I’m still thinking about it a week later…
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Sartoria Italiano at Milano su misura last week. C

Sartoria Italiano at Milano su misura last week. Claudio’s entry was a beautiful solaro suit. Join jet-setting Claudio in San Francisco next week (Oct 28-29)! Check out @sicilianreserve for more info.
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Sartoria Maltese will be featured in the next edit

Sartoria Maltese will be featured in the next edition of Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors. Leonardo is based in Vittoria, in the lovely province of Ragusa.
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An important sartorial detail 😉 “Guys, how many

An important sartorial detail 😉 “Guys, how many times have I told you? This is not yellow. It’s called virgin canary. Got it?” . . . [Un importante dettaglio sartoriale 😉 “Ragazzi, quante volte vi ho detto - questo non è giallo. Si chiama vergine canarino. Capite?”.]
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Chance or destiny? The first people I meet at Trof

Chance or destiny? The first people I meet at Trofeo are three Sicilian tailors. Ciao Lorenzo, Leonardo e Guido!
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Making new friends at the Trofeo in Milano. Thanks

Making new friends at the Trofeo in Milano. Thanks to Saverio, I will have to visit discover Reggio di Calabria in the future.
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Fitting for a three-piece suit with maestro Antoli

Fitting for a three-piece suit with maestro Antolino. This one is a light tobacco linen. The maestro has an uncanny ability to discover the right balance and proportions for your body. I gave him the cloth, we chatted a bit, and he observed enough to see how the cloth should look on my body. Photo credit & special thanks to @ottomtdf
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A summer night exploring in Ragusa. Photo credit:

A summer night exploring in Ragusa. Photo credit: Juhn Maing.
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#sicily #italy #travel #travelinitaly #summer #summertime #summernights #scenicdrive

The problem with sneakers is that they are like pl

The problem with sneakers is that they are like plastic bags. Most consumers treat them like single-use plastics that end up in the trash when they wear out. I only know of a couple of sneakers that break this cycle of waste because they are designed to be resoled (i.e. recraftable). My pair of Allen-Edmonds Canyon sneakers is one of them (The other is @goldengoose). If put in a rotation, you can make sneakers truly sustainable and infinitely reusable.
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#madeinusa #madeinitaly #sustainable #sustainablefashion #sustainabledesign #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyproducts #recyclable #recycling #handmade #sneakers #sneaker #recraftable #resolable #resoled #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #notsponsored

Dinner with a history-obsessed friend at Lumia, an

Dinner with a history-obsessed friend at Lumia, an excellent restaurant in Palermo with tranquil courtyard seating. He is the only person I know who has ever laid a laurel wreath at a royal medieval tomb 😉 Hint: the recipient of this wreath is the same person referred to on the pistachio cake.
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#sicily #travel #travelinitaly #madeinitaly #madeinsicily #medieval #history #historylesson #latin #federicodisvevia #federicoiidisvevia#federicoii #stupormundi #latinlanguage #seafood #pasta #pistachio #shrimp

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