Nonchalant layering of menswear in Florence. Photo: The Journal of Style

You cannot argue against white shirts and sky blue shirts, if you prefer classic style.  They belong to that field like fork and knife belong to a plate. You can, however, argue that white shirts and sky blue shirts are not enough. You need cream-coloured shirts as well. Their shade weakens hard constrast, and it ...

It was, not surprisingly,  the attire on the left, which caught my eye. The combination of dark red derby shoes, mid-grey flannel pants, light-grey herringbone overcoat, yellow foulard scarf, navy blue jacket, wine red vest and felt hat is unusually elegant street style, even in Italy. That said, the friend on the right is not a bad dresser. The ...

The cut of garments in the 1970s can be dubious but I have a soft spot for the bold colours, the large patterns, and the strong fabrics (save terylene) in that period. Above a new checkered bespoke sports jacket made up from Mario Zegna vintage cloth. I pair it with a light brown bespoke shirt, an unlined ...

“Before anybody mentions the handkerchief, it was not deliberate, I should say. I didn’t notice it unfolding.” Menswear photos call for evaluation and for people to quibble. Michael C. G. Iversen knows it. But there is no reason for him to make an excuse. Who can show a photo of himself in a cream white linen suit in ...