Work in progress: Sicilian suits
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Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of Fashion
I missed this exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design this summer but this walk through and commentary courtesy of A Suitable Wardrobe gives you a good idea of the scope and pieces in the exhibition. It goes without saying that one of the highlights is Fred Astaire’s evening tails.
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Barry Lyndon and the importance of wearing hats
Robert Everett-Green, a writer at The Globe and Mail, recently reached out to me regarding Stanley Kubrick’s film Barry Lyndon based on the novel by William Thackeray. I haven’t met many people who have actually seen this masterpiece, but Rotten Tomatoes has it right. As Everett-Green puts it well in a short piece, the film
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Central European style: Budapest shoemakers
This summer I was in Budapest for work and of course took the opportunity to explore one of the pillars of Central European style – Budapest shoemakers. I visited three stores (Vass, Rosznyai, Buday) and saw the shop displays of Istvan Toth and Attila Shoes. They are all located within a 10 minute walking distance
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Burberry London Men’s Collection SS14
A nice example of using bright, primary colors … in a restrained way.
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Suiting up: Thinking is required!
As far as I can tell, Boris Johnson is a fairly popular mayor of one of the world’s largest cities. He was reelected to his post last year as mayor of London. He is seen here posing on Savile Row to celebrate the recent SS14 London Men’s Collection and is interviewed for the occasion. Knowing
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Fabric roundup
Scabal tweed Source: Uploaded by user via Sleevehead on Pinterest Testa shirtings Source: Uploaded by user via Sleevehead on Pinterest Zegna windowpane summer jacketing Source: Uploaded by user via Sleevehead on Pinterest Taylor & Lodge jacketing with Drapers gabardine and Taylor & Lodge country twist Source: Uploaded by user via Sleevehead on
Washington, DC bespoke – Field Tailors
I recently visited Will at Field Tailors in Washington, DC. It’s been a few years since I last visited but they are doing well and have moved into more spacious accommodations up the road. Source: Uploaded by user via Sleevehead on Pinterest SaveSave
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