Nedo Bellucci. I wrote about Nedo Bellucci back in 2007 before the Neapolitan tailoring craze began to froth over on the online discussion forums. He’s moved into a new space at 4 W 37th St with even more exciting plans for expansion in the future. Maxton Men. A colleague of mine I met in […]
New (re)launches: Nedo Bellucci and Maxton Men Read More »
Last night I attended a viewing of the 2012 S/S collections for these four RTW brands, all of which are Italian brands with the exception of Cabourn. Duvetica. I really liked their windbreakers in ultralight technical fabrics lined in chambray. Not an ordinary windbreaker but with extra attention paid to certain detailing such as the
M5 press event: Nigel Cabourn, C.P. Company, Boglioli, Duvetica Read More »
Belatedly, I learned of the recent auction of the Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. estate. He was the only son of Fairbanks, Sr., who himself was was one of the first Hollywood moguls and founders of the modern film industry. Doyle New York was retained to run the auction on September 13. Below is a selection of
Style icon: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Read More »
I’ve had my eye on the Paul Stuart Forrest chukka boot in chestnut brown. Rather than featuring the standard lace-up, it is constructed as an interesting monk strap variation.
Wish list: Chukka boot Read More »
On a recent weekend, I visited Tip-Top Fabrics in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and walked away with a few jacketing lengths. From top to bottom, a lightweight check jacketing (probably an Italian mill), Zegna 15 milmil 15 olive check and Drapers Super 150s gunclub. For mohair fans, I was also shown a 100% kid mohair in olive
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I’ve written about Los Angeles tailor Enzo Caruso before. He is not only at a stage in his career where his technical skills are superbly honed, but he also grew up in a milieu of well-dressed men who executed their style with skill and variety. Consequently, he is well-positioned to offer stylistic suggestions that go
Meet the sports suit: Courtesy of Enzo Caruso Read More »
My pair of Edward Green monk straps (Camden model) came back recently after I had sent them off for refurbishment back in May. Instead of the traditional leather sole, I asked for the hard-wearing Medway Dainite sole. Perfect timing for autumn. The Medway sole is as durable as the regular Dainite sole but offers better
Edward Green: Refurbished monk straps Read More »
An example of the Smalto cut with the distinctive “cran necker” notch lapel: Thanks to Tutto Fatto a Mano for this:
Parisian bespoke: Francesco Smalto Read More »
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