During my recent trip to Sicily, the noteworthy thing was elbow patches. In Messina, I saw them everywhere from sport jackets in window displays to a customer’s jacket that a tailor (Epifanio) was working. Below are a few of those photos: Epifanio working on a tweed jacket It’s also the season […]
Messina style: Elbow patches and quilted coats Read More »
I’m pleased to announce that my guide on Sicilian tailors is now available. Please check out the description of the e-book or click on the navigation button above for more details. To purchase, click on the buy now button above. Payment is accepted via PayPal, Visa and Mastercard. Below are teaser photos featuring the work
Introducing Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors Read More »
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 »
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 »
Last year I wrote about Vicki Vasilopoulos’ effort to complete a documentary on three Italian tailors. Recently she launched a crowdfunding initiative on Indiegogo to secure funds to finish editing the film. The goal is to finish in time to submit to upcoming film festivals. If you love men’s clothing, now is your chance to
Update: Men of the Cloth documentary Read More »
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,
Roman style: Jaja Camiceria Read More »
When I visited Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row in May, I had a very pleasant chat with Mr. Ramroop and senior cutter Davide Taub (whom I had met earlier when he was working at Edward Sexton). One of the things Davide recommended was checking out the Tommy Nutter exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum
British style: Tommy Nutter Read More »
London bespoke tailor Thom Sweeney has a neat time-lapse view of the pattern tracing and cutting process on its website. Note there is background music, which can be turned off after the sequence starts (the music button is on the left of the screen).
A time-lapse view of the bespoke cutting process Read More »
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