Pitti Uomo style can include a bit funnel-shaped cigar, more specifically a Toscanello cigar, a cut in half Tuscan cigar, strong, invented for dukes and rakes in the 19th Century. When visiting the large fashion fair in Florence last week, I once again spotted the distinctive cigar. Without doubt the Toscanello fits the mature man ...

Historicially, two fractions in society have managed the suit: the bourgeoisie and the dandy. The bourgeoisie has been the standard-bearer of a subdued version of the suit. The dandy has pushed forward a loud version, save the very first dandies, that is, George Bryan Brummell et. al. The country squire has been in charge of ...

You could argue that a navy blue suit is more versatile than a grey or charcoal suit, since a navy blue suit has a certain historically founded grace, which makes it useful for formal occasions as well. A grey suit (save the morning coat) looks too boring at a wedding or at a fine party, especially ...

Another blue three-piece suit. Different material: a modern lightweight solid navy blue fabric. Different build: slender. Different accessories: more classic. And a different location: close to the red light district in Copenhagen. Moreover, a different tailor: Florentine tailor Francesco Guida. Photos: The Journal of Style