Author of two critically acclaimed books on bespoke and fine menswear. Based in Europe. Follow at:
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Henrik, October 2021, Copenhagen Central Station, in a bespoke cashmere jacket and winter whites waiting for the train for Sweden.
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Some 30-40 years ago these perforated bespoke shoes were typical summer shoes in Vienna. They made it possible to keep a bit of footwear elegance in the heat.
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Fall attire test. Brown loden jacket, bottle green cashmere jumper, bespoke dark blue denim trousers, and bespoke Vienna shoes.
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I saw Vilhelm Hammershøi’s remarkable Five Portraits from 1902 a few days ago. Notice the different formal ways of dressing the neck and the casual gentleman on the right.
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Derek’s post brought this patch panel tweed jacket I saw in Italy in January back to mind
During the mid-20th century, Ivy Style clothiers such as The Andover Shop and Winston Tailors made patchwork garments for their more playful customers. Companies like Ralph Lauren, Bode, and Beams have since riffed on that tradition. IMO, the style only works in specific fabrics.
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Finding harmony in textures, shades, and patterns. My bespoke attire, Friday and Saturday.
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How the Duke of Windsor created a craze for tartan, a story I wrote some years ago for menswear guys who like the finer details: sartorialnotes.com/2018/11/2…
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The three tall kings of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, 1914. This must have been one of the last times they were seen wearing frock coats. The frock coat died with the First World War.
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Remember this drawing next time everyone tells you to wear wider trousers and lower your jacket’s buttoning point and gorge. Best fashion drawing ever. From the British magazine Punch, 1925.
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A gentleman I saw yesterday. He did very well I think in a bespoke Solaro suit and handmade shoes. A harmonious attire.
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You can carry off slim fit with elegance if you have a (very) slim build. June, Florence.
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You cannot avoid creases in linen but you can still opt for a nice fit and silhouette. Bespoke suit in W. Bill linen.
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Feeling good is what matters most. But the suit style can be improved in several ways, Zlatan. I’ve made a few tweaks to the cut of the suit and the color combinations
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Ciao from Florence. How to sport a sky blue linen suit. A photo I took during the Pitti Uomo fair in June.
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Slack jacket in silk bourette and Fresco trousers with shirt and tie. A current favourite attire of mine.
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You drink an espresso standing up. Double breasted blazer and offwhite trousers. A photo of mine from last week in Florence.
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Lorenzo Cifonelli at Liverano's party in Florence during Pitti Uomo. Sage green suit with blue shirt, tie, and socks. Always works with (navy) blue shades as a foundation.
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Combining formal wear and informal items is a trend. It can go wrong completely. This fellow is quite good at it, though. I saw him two days ago in Florence at the menswear fair Pitti Uomo.
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Some of my summer shirts. The style that would impress Daisy (The Great Gatsby) too I guess.
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The Pitti Uomo fair is a week away. If you keep your eyes open you will spot men who have an excellent feel for clothes.
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A new slack jacket in green raw silk (bourette). I find it pairs well with a chambray shirt and Fresco trousers. The textures go together. Soft bespoke loafers on my feet.
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Most people in suits stick to blue or grey, occasionally brown. I do it myself. However, for summer I feel you can enjoy more shades. In particular I like the sage green one. My attire from yesterday.
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Window shopping in Milano. The most attractive collection of Rolex watches I’ve ever seen on display.
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A recent favourite necktie of mine. It doesn’t look fancy or fashionable but ties shouldn’t. The best blend into the attire.
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If you have an appreciation for exquisite fabrics for suits, sport coats, and overcoats, I am selling some lengths from my private vintage and deadstock collection sartorialnotes.com/2026/05/1…
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