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 […]
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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
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An example of the Smalto cut with the distinctive “cran necker” notch lapel: Thanks to Tutto Fatto a Mano for this:
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Last Friday, I dropped by the opening reception for Behavior, a new New York City menswear store in Chelsea focused on emerging designers. Much of the store featured the autumn collection of Woo Young Mi, a Korean designer. In particular, I liked her outerwear which are contemporary takes on familiar standbys like the pea
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When I visited Rome a couple of months ago, I spent a couple of hours wandering in the neighborhood in front of the Spanish Steps along via Babuino, Margutta, Frattina and Condotti. On via Belsiana, I noticed a small shirtmaking shop called Jaja Shirts and stepped inside. There I chatted with the proprietor Giuseppe Rossi,
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Being in the market for a new briefcase, I did a bit of research and came across eight leather goods makers based in the US, ranging from individual artisan to small factories. A couple have recently launched, reflecting continuing interest in heritage brands and made in America. I might be missing a few. If so,
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I like these looks from this RTW brand: the summer monochromatic look (whites paired with light colors – “lights on whites”), turned up cuffs on shorts, and high contrast cool colors against light warm pastels.
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Last month, I passed through Rome and spent a couple of hours strolling through via Margutta, via dei Condotti and the area near the Spanish Steps. Window display, Kiton store, Rome Window display, Rome
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