A.k.a. Mr. Classic, he was lounging in our Suitorialist last Wednesday. He liked it enough to sponsor us some clothing, and to return the favor we are sharing some information about his company. Haha.
The man:
I was in Amsterdam on the 21st of January 2010 and was advised by a friend to visit Sir Max in “De Negen Straatjes“. Got shoes??? Eduard and Arthur will hook you up. Their collection of shoes is very impressive, especially for Dutch standards. Next time you are in Amsterdam try and visit them, it’s a short walk from Dam Square..
Paul Smith is probably one of the most recognized fashion designers in the world since his garments are for the young and old, men and women, trendy and classis. I really enjoy wearing certain Paul Smith garments. His materials are good, either from Italy, France or the UK. And the designs and details are unique. You are not wearing a simple shirt or a trouser, the details Paul Smith adds makes for all the difference.
The man:
As a businessman he is doing rather well. Especially in Japan he became raging popular and has over 200 shops there. His history is somewhat different from those of the other fashion designers since he wanted to become a professional cyclist but was forced to quit after an accident and sort of rolled into the fashion industry. From then on, his creativity and playfulness in his designs and projects with other companies made him famous.
Etro elegantly combines Italian creative style with Savile Row quality. It is an amazing brand with superb quality clothing of which each gentleman should have at least a pocket square with paisleys . Etro suits may look quite classical from a distance, don’t be fooled. The lining, felt and buttonholes are often very colorful and are usually recognized as Etro because of the great paisley designs.
Tom Ford was born in Austin, Texas, and spent most of his childhood in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ford moved to New York during his teens and attended courses in art history and later also in architecture.
Profuomo as a brand was started in 1985, its parent company has been around for a much longer period than that. In fact, it has been the largest tie manufacturer in Europe for the last 8 decades! So you think the Profuomo headquarters are located in Milan, Paris or London? Nope, right here in the Netherlands in the Rotterdam area. They have recently opened two flagship stores on the P.C. Hooftstraat in Amsterdam and on the Meent in Rotterdam.
I really enjoy wearing their shirts and shoes. A few weeks back I also bought their swimming shorts and I can’t wait for their jackets to come out this winter season. Their style is truly amazing! The slim-fit shirts really are slim-fit and they have the whale bones pockets open so you can insert your favorite pair of whalebones and stiffen the collar.
If an Aston Martin DB9 is the car of all cars, a bespoke Brioni suit is the suit of all suits. If we are ever going to make a profit from this website, I would like to invest in a Brioni…. Their off-the-rack suits are approximately usd $5,000 at entry level. Bespoke Brioni suits range from usd $6,000 to up to $50,000. Donald Trump is a Brioni fan. Bobby is too….
Brioni has been around since 1945. Hero tailor Nazereno Fonticoli and his venturing partner Gaetano Savini named their brand after a resort on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. They opened a store in New York in 1954, pioneering their way into the American elite fashionistas and wealthy businessmen, celebrities and Mafioso.
”Work, which is considered an expression of a person’s value, also becomes a part of one’s spirituality and achieves the higher aim of the Supreme Good” - Brunello Cucinelli.
Brunello’s work is done with passion from Solomeo, a medieval village where his fortress (workplace… J) with an incredible yard stimulates his and his colleagues creativity. It serves them well. And us too, we are served amazing natural shades of cashmere garments that are quite unique in its kind. Brands like these, which do not produce or sell the quantity of Ralph Lauren… are just amazing.
I love the handglove in the pocket of the jacket, used as a ‘pocketsquare’..!!
Hans Ubbink is notoriously known for his unique creations. A Dutch designer with a twist. A man who sometimes comes across more of a philosopher than a fashion designer. He posts photos of his trainees and staff in a small photo cubical at a train station on his website. His authentic work and lifestyle is what friends of mine say inspire them to buy his clothing.
How are you influenced by the personality of the fashion designer when buying clothes?
When you think of pink, think Thomas Pink. Founded in London, this craftsman’s store originated from Jermyn Street, a street notable for its shirt makers. Its name came from an 18th century tailor known for making much desired red/pink hunting jackets. Nowadays, Thomas Pink has spread it contagious enthusiasm for quality fits, fabrics and colours around the world with a collection that will even startle the most conservative suit. However, according to the shirt etiquette a breast pocket should never accompany a modern man’s shirt. Typically the breast pocket is used to keep one’s pens and glasses, which reflects a ‘worker’s shirt’ rather than a neat business shirt.
I personally love the way in which Thomas Pink manages to blend classic jacket, shirt and tie patterns, such as stripes, checks and spots, with contemporary colours. Its famous Black Label shirt is tailored on an authentic block and consists of 38 separate components, with a 14-piece, hand-turned collar. Hungry yet?
