Transforming espadrilles Jeppe makes a daring choice paring “espadrillos”, as they say in Spain, with a bespoke light grey fresco suit and a tie. My conclusion is it’s a home run, though. Most men, who would ever wear this summer footwear, would see them as accessories to bermudas and a summer shirt. Think of the ...

Maglia umbrellas don’t need much introduction. They are some of the most beautiful classic umbrellas out there. I’ve decided to change the concept of the store, and in that connection I put the remaining Maglia umbrellas I have in stock on a flash sale with a 20 discount. The price is already quite attractive, so ...

Pulled in closely to the buttonhole I’ve watched videos online about the boutonnière, the flower for the buttonhole in your jacket lapel. Sadly, none of the videos communicate how to insert the most important lapel flower, the carnation boutonniere, properly. You see, a carnation boutonniere should sort of grow naturally from the buttonhole in your lapel. That’s what ...

The bowler hat went away in the 1970s. Hat wearing at large had already begun to slip in the 1950s. Soft felt hats have had retrocentric comebacks. Not the bowler. Perhaps it is too codified, too associated with an old generation of bankers and businessmen in City of London. Bowler hat and suit Interestingly, it ...

Swimming trunks should be bold I realize swimming trunks are a bit off the usual field of subjects on Sartorial Notes.  Yet, we need them in summer, unless we prefer nudist beaches. So, I decided to look for options. Like clothing for skiing swim trunks shouldn’t be too serious. A bold and happy look wins ...