Sartorial inspirations

Virgin Elettaria Sofitel Brussels bar

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:24:59 +0200

Virgin Elettaria
Sofitel Brussels bar

Profilo Italiano jacket Finamore shirt Drakes tie Rubinacci...

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:22:59 +0200

Profilo Italiano jacket
Finamore shirt
Drakes tie
Rubinacci pocket square
Greyish blue MTM flannel trousers
Carmina shoes

Suit by NK fashion Drakes tie and linen pocket square from...

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:50 +0200

Suit by NK fashion
Drakes tie and linen pocket square from Exquisitetrimmings.co.uk
Bespoke shirt by Lucca
John Lobb shoes

Rome-crew

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:18:31 +0200

Rome-crew

I wrote an article to present my tailor, Sartoria Ripense in...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:56:02 +0200

I wrote an article to present my tailor, Sartoria Ripense in Rome, IT.

Just to be clear, I didn’t get or ask for freebies to write this. I just like my tailor and think some people might be interested in trying to get something done.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/347851/a-visit-to-sartoria-ripense-roma-based-bespoke-tailoring-house/0_100

gentlementools: La spalla perfetta

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:17:27 +0200

gentlementools:

La spalla perfetta

La dolce vita Breakfast with a view at the Waldorf...

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:16:29 +0200

La dolce vita
Breakfast with a view at the Waldorf Cavalieri
There’s a white sky but behind is the whole city of Rome

NK suit based on a Camps de Luca suit Lucca shirt Drakes tie and...

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:09:00 +0200

NK suit based on a Camps de Luca suit
Lucca shirt
Drakes tie and Linen PS purchased on exquisitetrimmings.co.uk (excellent value thanks to recurring promotion and VAT free if you’re out of the UK)
Cleverley shoes

suitdup: She won’t stand a chance guys. NOT A FUCKING...

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:02:08 +0200

suitdup:

She won’t stand a chance guys. NOT A FUCKING CHANCE!!

king fat lapels

ethandesu: The AMJ Wool Linen Fresco Ring Jacket for...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:25:00 +0200

ethandesu:

The AMJ Wool Linen Fresco

Ring Jacket for Summer

Perfect spring attire

No client to meet today, hence the more relaxed outfit Richard...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:04:57 +0200

No client to meet today, hence the more relaxed outfit
Richard James bespoke sportcoat
JLR shirt
Crosswords tie
Simonnot Godard PS
Edward Green tan suede loafers

Suit supply DB coat in Vitale Barberis Canonico fabric DB suit...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:09:05 +0200

Suit supply DB coat in Vitale Barberis Canonico fabric
DB suit by Caruso for Oger
Bespoke shirt by Lucca
Navy grenadine Tie by Drakes
Hermes PS
Hermes belt
Carmina shoes
Vuitton 24 hr bag

milstil: Yuppie scum monday … Harry’s Price and I walk down...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:54:15 +0200

milstil:

Yuppie scum monday

…

Harry’s

Price and I walk down Hanover Street in the darkest moments of twilight and as if guided by radar move silently toward Harry’s. Timothy hasn’t said anything since we left P & P. He doesn’t even comment on the ugly hipster that crouches beneath a dumpster off Stone Street, though he does manage a grim wolf whistle toward a woman—big tits, blonde, great ass, high heels—heading toward Water Street. Price seems nervous and edgy and I have no desire to ask him what’s wrong. He’s wearing a linen suit by Boglioli, a cotton shirt by Mazzarelli, a silk tie by Drake’s and cap-toed leather lace-ups from Edward Green. I’m wearing a lightweight linen suit with pleated trousers, a cotton shirt, a dotted silk tie, all by Kiton, and perforated cap-toe leather shoes by John Lobb. Once inside Harry’s we spot David Van Patten and Craig McDermott at a table up front. Van Patten is wearing a double-breasted wool and silk sport coat, button-fly wool and silk trousers with inverted pleats by Isaia, a cotton shirt by Gitman Brothers, a polka-dot silk tie by Cappelli and leather shoes from Crockett&Jones. McDermott is wearing a woven-linen suit with pleated trousers, a button-down cotton and linen shirt by Corneliani, a silk tie by Breuer and ostrich loafers from Santoni.

The two are hunched over the table, writing on the backs of paper napkins, a Scotch and a martini placed respectively in front of them. They wave us over. Price throws his Valextra leather attaché case on an empty chair and heads toward the bar. I call out to him for a J&B on the rocks, then sit down with Van Patten and McDermott.

“Hey Bateman,” Craig says in a voice that suggests this is not his first martini. “Is it proper to wear tasseled loafers with a business suit or not? Don’t look at me like I’m insane.”

“Oh shit, don’t ask Bateman,” Van Patten moans, waving a gold Cross pen in front of his face, absently sipping from the martini glass.

“Van Patten?” Craig says.

“Yeah?”

McDermott hesitates, then says “Shut up” in a flat voice.

“What are you screwballs up to?” I spot Luis Carruthers standing at the bar next to Price, who ignores him utterly. Carruthers is not dressed well: a four-button double-breasted wool suit, I think by Suit Suppy, a striped cotton shirt and a silk bow tie plus horn-rimmed eyeglasses by Oliver Peoples.

“Bateman: we’re sending these questions in to A Suitable Wardrobe,” Van Patten begins.

Luis spots me, smiles weakly, then, if I’m not mistaken, blushes and turns back to the bar. Bartenders always ignore Luis for some reason.

“We have this bet to see which one of us will get in the Ask Me Anything column first, and so now I expect an answer. What do you think?” McDermott demands.

“About what?” I ask irritably.

“Tasseled loafers, jerk-off,” he says.

“Well, guys…” I measure my words carefully. “The tasseled loafer is traditionally a casual shoe…” I glance back at Price, wanting the drink badly. He brushes past Luis, who offers his hand. Price smiles, says something, moves on, strides over to our table. Luis, once more, tries to catch the bartender’s attention and once more fails.

“But it’s become acceptable just because it’s so popular, right?” Craig asks eagerly.

“Yeah.” I nod. “As long as it’s either black or cordovan it’s okay.”

“What about brown?” Van Patten asks suspiciously.

I think about this then say, “Too sporty for a business suit.”

“What are you fags talking about?” Price asks. He hands me the drink then sits down, crossing his legs.

“Okay, okay, okay,” Van Patten says. “This is my question. A two-parter…” He pauses dramatically. “Now are rounded collars too dressy or too casual? Part two, which tie knot looks best with them?”

A distracted Price, his voice still tense, answers quickly with an exact, clear enunciation that can be heard over the din in Harry’s. “It’s a very versatile look and it can go with both suits and sport coats. It should be starched for dressy occasions and a collar pin should be worn if it’s particularly formal.” He pauses, sighs; it looks as if he’s spotted somebody. I turn around to see who it is. Price continues, “If it’s worn with a blazer then the collar should look soft and it can be worn either pinned or unpinned. Since it’s a traditional, preppy look it’s best if balanced by a relatively small four-in-hand knot.” He sips his martini, recrossing his legs. “Next question?”

(…)

Excerpt from BBE’s American Psycho (1991) - It reads like an average #menswear blog and/or message board- but there is just a little bit less product endorsement. I took the liberty to update the b rand dropping to reflect your most recent instakop list. Picture is a scan from the 1984 november issue of L‘Officiel Hommes.

Made my day

I will print that and use it as wallpaper in my office

Sportcoat by Jean-Manuel Moreau Finnamore shirt Ripense...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:53:15 +0200

Sportcoat by Jean-Manuel Moreau
Finnamore shirt
Ripense tie
Hermes ps
Trousers by Ohnona
Belt and chukka by Crockett & Jones
Patek Philippe Nautilus

18k gold Hermès cufflinks

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:52:30 +0200

18k gold Hermès cufflinks

is it yourself in the pictures? such a great work, I love it

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:16:16 +0200

Hi there,

It’s me for 90% of the pictures. As a general rule, when the picture looks too professional, then it’s not me. I always mention when I reblog so it’s easy to see.

Thank you for the kind words

Cheers

Paul

Liverano & Liverano unlined fresco navy jacket Barba...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:41:42 +0200

Liverano & Liverano unlined fresco navy jacket
Barba shirt
Dior Homme Jeans
Drakes PS
Patek Philippe Nautilus
Bracelets by Viola Milano
MTO suede vintage shoes by Edward Green

Bespoke Ripense suit Finnamore shirt Charvet vintage tie Vuitton...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:42:38 +0200

Bespoke Ripense suit
Finnamore shirt
Charvet vintage tie
Vuitton bag

Bespoke 3 piece suit by Sartoria Ripense in a heavy Holland...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:17:29 +0200

Bespoke 3 piece suit by Sartoria Ripense in a heavy Holland & Sherry cashmere wool Prince of Wales fabric
Braces by Charvet
Bespoke shirt by Lucca
Bespoke tie in heavy grenadine by Drakes
Hermes pocket square

Coat at Frasi, Firenze

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:58:44 +0200

Coat at Frasi, Firenze