If there was such a thing like permanent or eternal style, a blue odd jacket paired with grey trousers would be a part of it. It doesn’t mean that the configuration leads to a succes automatically. Cloth and cut are important as well as shoes and accessories to the result. Some gentlemen master the configuration ...

The New York based fashion blogger The Sartorialist has brought them internet fame. I guess they personify an American (and Northern European) dream about Italy: Proud, elegant, romantic. I am talking about the Ricci brothers, Nicola and Valentino Ricci, who run the firm Sciamat. The former will often look joyful, the latter more gloomy. Both are ...

“If John Bull turns around to look at you, you are well dressed.” Source: The Journal of Style (in Florence, Italy)

A new batch of photos from Pitti Uomo. Like last year, many wore blue suits or blue odd jackets, maybe too many? To be fair, quite a few sported cream, light grey or brown dress, and, of course, some were in red jackets or red suits. Source: The Journal of Style  — By the way, ...

    I’ve been lacking a few things in the webshop. Firstly, the selection of handkerchiefs was a little cold. Warmer colours were missing. I have now changed that with a new batch of Simonnot-Godard handkerchiefs with finely woven satin stripes. The handkerchiefs are bold, yet grounded in tradition. See all handkerchiefs … Secondly, the ...