Instinctively, you may think that casentino is one of those silly Pitti Uomo fashions. And, it is. That said, casentino cloth has been around for some time. It became popular with the Florentine bourgeoisie and nobility in late 19th Century. They used it for long fur covered coats with martingale backs, in other words, show ...

A collection of movie clips from my smartphone, that is, hand-held amateur movie clips from the fair Pitti Uomo in Florence, January 2014. Notice 1.11. Photos to come. (Movie not showing? Watch here) Source: The Journal of Style

At the risk of offending some readers, I have often found that loafers and monks have a tendency to signal money and arrogance rather than style. They are Veblenesque in my imagination, perfect examples of Thorstein Veblen’s conspicuous consumption. I am a little afraid that my position is nothing but a prejudice though. Therefore, I have decided ...

My latest pair of bespoke shoes from Central Europe: Classic punched captoes in brown Perlinger boxcalf. Everything is fashion, but some fashions last longer. Happy New Year. Source: The Journal of Style

Pitti Uomo January 2014 is only a few weeks away. I’m looking forward to the show once more. January 2013 was great fun. True, you’ll meet lots of crazy dressing at Pitti Uomo but also men, who dress extremely well. A selection of my photos from Pitti Uomo January 2013 above. Source: The Journal of ...