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Brand survey of Alfred Dunhill and Ermenegildo Zegna
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Bruce Boyer's True Style
I packed a copy of True Style by Bruce Boyer on my flight to Paris last fall and optimistically thought I would have time to read it before Christmas 2015. Unfortunately, my studies prevented me from reading this terrific new volume on menswear until recently.
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Put simply, this is the best introduction and guide to masculine style currently on the market. It is the prose expression of the sartorial elegance described in the book itself, revealing an adroit knowledge of literature, sociology, history and a subtle tincture of personal experience.
What I enjoyed most is that Boyer combines the practical, informed and unexpected with a sense of ease. Much as true style deserves a moment of considered appreciation, this is a book worthy of an appreciative read. Highly recommended!
Put simply, this is the best introduction and guide to masculine style currently on the market. It is the prose expression of the sartorial elegance described in the book itself, revealing an adroit knowledge of literature, sociology, history and a subtle tincture of personal experience.
What I enjoyed most is that Boyer combines the practical, informed and unexpected with a sense of ease. Much as true style deserves a moment of considered appreciation, this is a book worthy of an appreciative read. Highly recommended!
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Pitti Uomo
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the summer edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence for a day and a half. Thirty-six hours are not nearly enough time to visit 1,200+ exhibitors at the show.
But in my brief time at Pitti 90 I enjoyed conversing with a number of exhibitors and their representatives from Japan, Italy, the UK and France.
The list of exhibitors below is by no means exhaustive but they stand out for me because of their quality, unique history and/or overall aesthetics:
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But in my brief time at Pitti 90 I enjoyed conversing with a number of exhibitors and their representatives from Japan, Italy, the UK and France.
The list of exhibitors below is by no means exhaustive but they stand out for me because of their quality, unique history and/or overall aesthetics:
- Manipuri scarves and bandannas
- Ohba leather bags and briefcases
- Ganzo leather bags and briefcases
- D by D*Syoukei tailored knitwear
- Boot Black shoe care
- Grignola leather bags
- Sealup outerwear
- Calabrese 1924 leather bags and accessories
- Meucci outerwear
- Crockett & Jones shoes
- Simpson London leather bags
- Inis Meain knitwear
- Fileuse d’Arvor knitwear
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Crockett & Jones Le Marais
Crockett & Jones have opened a handsome new boutique in Paris - their third in the city. Besides their two other stores, this new store is fittingly in the Le Marais neighborhood.
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Fitting because Le Marais is a wonderfully walkable district even within a city that created the flaneur. To enjoy Le Marais means one must be afoot and wearing shoes you like. The store is a very smart addition to the menswear scene in this particular neighborhood.
The new store stocks eight special models available only in this location. I like these models in particular:
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Fitting because Le Marais is a wonderfully walkable district even within a city that created the flaneur. To enjoy Le Marais means one must be afoot and wearing shoes you like. The store is a very smart addition to the menswear scene in this particular neighborhood.
The new store stocks eight special models available only in this location. I like these models in particular:
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Messina tailor Giuseppe Arrigo
When I was researching my guide to Sicilian tailors five years ago, I became Mr. Arrigo's first American customer. This is the first jacket I commissioned from him and it's still one of my favorites.
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He also made the whipcord trousers I'm wearing in the photos. Shirt by Camiceria Flavia. Shoes by Vass.
He also made the whipcord trousers I'm wearing in the photos. Shirt by Camiceria Flavia. Shoes by Vass.
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Update - Sleevehead's Guide to Sicilian Tailors
I will be updating my 2011 guidebook on Sicilian tailors with a new edition. Expected date of publication is summer 2017. The second edition will provide improved visual content, updated tailor information and logistics.
All customers of the original e-book will receive the updated second edition free of charge via the email address submitted at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, I don't have the contact information of purchasers of the print version on Amazon.com and Lulu.com.
However, if you send me an email with a copy of the invoice I would be happy to accommodate and send you a digital update.
All customers of the original e-book will receive the updated second edition free of charge via the email address submitted at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, I don't have the contact information of purchasers of the print version on Amazon.com and Lulu.com.
However, if you send me an email with a copy of the invoice I would be happy to accommodate and send you a digital update.
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A new project - Sicilian Reserve
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Sicilian Reserve
I have been working the last few months on a new bespoke concept called Sicilian Reserve. Here's a little teaser video...
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Kickstarter campaign for Sicilian Reserve
I’m happy to announce our new Kickstarter campaign. Join us in exploring and sustaining the last secret left in bespoke tailoring.
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We have three reward levels:
The campaign will end on midnight June 15, 2017. Please share and forward to the sartorial enthusiasts in your inner circle.
We have three reward levels:
- $25 for the second, updated edition of Sleevehead's Guide to Sicilian Tailors in e-book form
- $250 for bespoke pants
- $1,250 for a bespoke jacket
The campaign will end on midnight June 15, 2017. Please share and forward to the sartorial enthusiasts in your inner circle.
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#SGST has landed
In our digital age, we are fed a constant diet of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WeChat updates by friends, colleagues and digital influencers with millions of followers.
People share anything and everything online. These days very little in terms of fashion and style is truly new or a secret. Women decide on the next handbag or #ootd by swiping on Instagram. Likewise, men get inspired by what other guys are wearing by browsing #wiwt. Most of this is "free" and easy. Everything is see, click or buy.
Against that backdrop, writing a full-length book could be construed as either retro or out of step with the times.
I chose to write a book on Sicilian tailoring. Why? Because only a long-form narrative can do justice to the topic. My view is this: the deeper the secret, the more that needs to be told.
Sleevehead's Guide to Sicilian Tailors is the first and only guide to unlocking the last secret left in men's bespoke tailoring.
That's quite a statement but I truly believe it. This is a sartorial story that cannot be told in a single tweet or Instagram, or even a hundred of them.
Based on years of travel, research and personally commissioning bespoke clothes in Sicily, I sum up in #SGST what I know and love about Sicilian tailors and their unique approach to cutting and making superbly tailored clothes.
If you are truly serious about masculine style, this is a secret you cannot miss out on.
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Which version of #SGST to buy?
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Special event (October 27) : Lifting the veil off of Sicilian tailoring
Join us for a special NYC event on October 27 from 6pm to 7pm in Union Square. This is an informal opportunity to discover Sicilian bespoke tailoring in person.
In particular, you will:
I'll give a quick 5 minute talk/presentation on why Sicily is the "black swan" of bespoke tailoring. The rest of the hour will be Q&A and informal conversation with one of the most skilled tailors I know from Sicily. He also happens to be the tailor for Sicilian Reserve...
We look forward to seeing you there!
In particular, you will:
- Learn why Sicilian tailoring is the best kept secret in bespoke
- Meet the talented tailor behind Sicilian Reserve
- Enter to win a copy of Sleevehead's Guide to Sicilian Tailors
I'll give a quick 5 minute talk/presentation on why Sicily is the "black swan" of bespoke tailoring. The rest of the hour will be Q&A and informal conversation with one of the most skilled tailors I know from Sicily. He also happens to be the tailor for Sicilian Reserve...
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sicily is the "black swan" of bespoke tailoring
Black swans are the rare exceptions to the norm and defy conventional wisdom.
So why do I consider Sicily the “black swan” of bespoke tailoring, the last secret left for sartorialists?
To learn why, watch my new video below:
So why do I consider Sicily the “black swan” of bespoke tailoring, the last secret left for sartorialists?
To learn why, watch my new video below:
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Sicilian Reserve 2.0
Just one more week left before Sicilian Reserve says arrivederci to launch pricing of bespoke tailoring.
This is pretty incredible value for heritage tailoring on par with Savile Row and Naples.
You can read more about it here.
This is pretty incredible value for heritage tailoring on par with Savile Row and Naples.
You can read more about it here.
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Messina tailor Giuseppe Arrigo
When I was researching my guide to Sicilian tailors five years ago, I became Mr. Arrigo’s first American customer. This is the first jacket I commissioned from him and it’s still one of my favorites.
He also made the whipcord trousers I’m wearing in the photos. Shirt by Camiceria Flavia. Shoes by Vass.
The post Messina tailor Giuseppe Arrigo appeared first on Sleevehead.
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Update – Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors
I will be updating my 2011 guidebook on Sicilian tailors with a new edition. Expected date of publication is summer 2017. The second edition will provide improved visual content, updated tailor information and logistics.
All customers of the original e-book will receive the updated second edition free of charge via the email address submitted at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, I don’t have the contact information of purchasers of the print version on Amazon.com and Lulu.com.
However, if you send me an email with a copy of the invoice I would be happy to accommodate and send you a digital update.
The post Update – Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors appeared first on Sleevehead.
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A new project – Sicilian Reserve
I am working on launching a new bespoke concept called Sicilian Reserve. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @sicilianreserve. The website will be launching soon…
The post A new project – Sicilian Reserve appeared first on Sleevehead.
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Sicilian Reserve
I have been working the last few months on a new bespoke concept called Sicilian Reserve. Here’s a little teaser video…
The post Sicilian Reserve appeared first on Sleevehead.
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Kickstarter campaign for Sicilian Reserve
I’m happy to announce our new Kickstarter campaign. Join us in exploring and sustaining the last secret left in bespoke tailoring.
We have three reward levels:
- $25 for the second, updated edition of Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors in e-book form
- $250 for bespoke pants
- $1,250 for a bespoke jacket
The campaign will end on midnight June 15, 2017. Please share and forward to the sartorial enthusiasts in your inner circle.
The post Kickstarter campaign for Sicilian Reserve appeared first on Sleevehead.
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#SGST has landed
In our digital age, we are fed a constant diet of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WeChat updates by friends, colleagues and digital influencers with millions of followers.
People share anything and everything online. These days very little in terms of fashion and style is truly new or a secret. Women decide on the next handbag or #ootd by swiping on Instagram. Likewise, men get inspired by what other guys are wearing by browsing #wiwt. Most of this is “free” and easy. Everything is see, click or buy.
Against that backdrop, writing a full-length book could be construed as either retro or out of step with the times.
I chose to write a book on Sicilian tailoring. Why? Because only a long-form narrative can do justice to the topic. My view is this: the deeper the secret, the more that needs to be told.
Sleevehead’s Guide to Sicilian Tailors is the first and only guide to unlocking the last secret left in men’s bespoke tailoring.
That’s quite a statement but I truly believe it. This is a sartorial story that cannot be told in a single tweet or Instagram, or even a hundred of them.
Based on years of travel, research and personally commissioning bespoke clothes in Sicily, I sum up in #SGST what I know and love about Sicilian tailors and their unique approach to cutting and making superbly tailored clothes.
If you are truly serious about masculine style, this is a secret you cannot miss out on.
The post #SGST has landed appeared first on Sleevehead.
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