Former professional soccer player Josep Guardiola who currently is FC Barcelona’s coach caught the worldwide attention of the media for winning the Champion League. He also caught my attention for his fine taste of suits. As I was having a few drinks with a buddy who works in a formal gentlemen’s clothing store, he told me that some of his customers asked for the ‘Pep’ Guardiola slim-fit tie. His style hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Today I was in the SuitSupply store in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to pick up a great light grey linen/wool suit. I overheard a conversation between one of the friendly and professional sales clerks and his client. His client was a middle aged man with an office job who needed a new suit because his old ones were worn out. It was his first time in a SuitSupply store and he was amazed by the quality he got for a €300,- super 100 slim fit suit with kissing buttons on the sleeves that could be opened, a floating canvas and naturally rolling lapels. His wife said; “WOW, your Hugo Boss suits look great, because it’s Hugo Boss of course. But this suit looks much better and it’s not even an expensive brand.”
On the left you have SuitSupply for a great price, on the right you will find the typical “A-brand’ suit that are often more expensive and not necesarliy better crafted accoring to the suit etiquette.
Suitorialist Spotted Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands @ Leidsestraat
Model Name: Alper T. Kilickaya
Profession: CEO/Chairman
Camera: Nikon D90
