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Introducing The French Tailor | Parisian Tailor
Made-to-measure clothing has numerous advantages that you already know about. Unfortunately, made-to-measure always comes at a price tag that deters most of you from even considering it. After more than a month strolling around the streets of Paris to present you the best Parisian Tailors, I’ve come to a point where I felt like there was a real gap between the ready-to-wear clothing and the bespoke/made-to-measure options. Guillame Rousseau created The French Tailor not so long ago but understood something had to be done with a more accessible tailoring concept. The French Tailor is now proposing made-to-measure shirts, suits and coats at the very price of ready-to-wear. Interesting right ? I guess you wonder how it is possible ?! Well, the measurments and fittings are done in Paris by Guillaume Rousseau himself and the confection is made in Shangai. Not a fancy Italian atelier nor an on-the-verge-of-vanishing French workshop. So how’s the quality ? That’s what I wanted to check by myself so I got a dress shirt made and well, it is difficult to spot any misconception, even for an educated eye… Read the rest of this entry »
Introducing Michaël Ohnona | Parisian Tailor
Another Parisian tailor ? Well, yes ! I guess there are more quality tailors in Paris than you thought huh ? Michaël Ohnona is one of the most respected guys in the business here in France : each and every tailor I’ve been to in the last couple of months praised his work and role in the Parisian tailoring community so I went to see the man in person. Michaël Ohnona is a man who speaks frankly and transparently. In his museum shop near the Opera Garnier, he thaught me why braces should be reimbursed by the social security and why you should wear more tweed. In 15 years of tailoring, he’s seen it all and has a very comforting confidence. He won’t let you make any mistake and will rather guide you through the 3 different fittings to make sure the suit fits you properly. Read the rest of this entry »
Beppe Modenese | Style Inspiration
Beppe Modenese really became a leader in fashion shows organization and PR when he started working for American cosmetic giant Estee Lauder in 1960 and after for Coco Chanel cosmetics. He created and organized “Moda Parma” and has since benn PR for many press offices and fashion events in Italy. He created many other important fashion shows. From 1985 to 1990, he was a consultant for Rinascente, member of the Presidential team at the Milan Fair and qualified as an ainternational judge for the Fashion Foundation of Tokyo. In 1986, he designed a collection of jewelry for Faraone, Milan. Artistic director PR for the five star hotel chain Four Season, Bugatti, the Girombelli Group, Etro, and Aneta… During all these decades, he transformed into an undisputed style icon of the classic Italian sprezzatura. Elegance of a pinstripe suit, attitude of the double-breasted, rigorism of the single monk, formality of the tie pin… He masters it all ! Read the rest of this entry »
De Fursac x Lanificio Cerruti Exclusive Wools
De Fursac kindly invited us to Biella, Italy last week to visit the Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti with whom they have a close relationship since the meeting of two industry stars : Edmond Cohen and Nino Cerruti. As we presented you yesterday a factory tour of the Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti, we want to share with you our personal impressions through a look at the Lanificio Cerruti archives and explain how to buy a fine quality suit with the example of De Fursac.
As part of their partnership with De Fursac, the Cerruti textile mills have for the first time developed fabrics of exceptional quality (Super 130, Super 150 and Turbo 180) exclusively for one brand, providing De Fursac with some of the most exquisite fabrics in the world. Just to give you an idea, Lanificio Cerruti has been creating fabrics for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior… so you’d guess it’s a good point for De Fursac to source there.
And God Spoke About Suits | P. Johnson Tailors
Drink Patrick Johnson‘s words without moderation. A lesson about suiting for you guys!
Introducing The Hanger Project
No need to invest on a good quality suit if you don’t take care of it after your purchase. As well as you always have to put wood shoe trees in your shoes, your suits deserve proper hangers. The Hanger Project is one of those projects I happily invest in. Their luxury wooden hangers will keep your suits looking sharp and shapely. The maple wood used in each hanger is shaped in such a way as to evoke the natural slope of man’s shoulders. The addition of a felted trouser bar keeps your trousers in a fine crease so the pleats remain damn straight. Besides, the hangers look so beautiful, this is one purchase you feel good about. It really is a nice gift too ! Think about it ladies… Available from The Hanger Project. Read the rest of this entry »
Hackett Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook
I was in London last week and I was so impressed by the way the guys were suited that I decided I’d take a look at Hackett’s latest drops for it is a reknown british house with a strong british identity. The suits themselves are great. Superb wool quality, very nice clim cut, awesome patterns etc… But I’m pretty intrigued with this lookbook for the upcoming SS 2012 collection. I feel like it’s very american in some ways and somehow outdated too. I mean fairisle ? Shawl collar cardigans ? Fortunately though, I digg the visible ankles, the white pants, the tassel loafers and the bucks. And the suits. What do you think ? Read the rest of this entry »
P. Johnson Tailors
We were telling you a few weeks ago that Patrick Johnson of P. Johnson Tailors is one of the top 5 best dressed men on the planet. This new lookbook just enlightens what we were speaking about. It’s just amazing visual crack and perfect, bold sartorial suiting gathered under the maxim : “Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.” – Victor Hugo. Please check out the rest after the break and get inspired. Read the rest of this entry »
Introducing Mr Start London’s Hip Suits
As a hip guy, you’ve certainly wondered how to wear a “casual suit”. There’s no casual suit. The real question is “how to look casual in a suit ?”. Mr Start London has the answer and reveals it in this SS 2012 lookbook. Sneakers, socklessness, obscene ankles, nonchalence, easy tones, clean cuts, a bit of an attitude and you’re good to go. Get inspired after the break ! Read the rest of this entry »
