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Mens Trends: Trussardi, Sleek Outdoorsmen, Man Bags
Speaking of man-bags, have a look at what Trussardi has been up to for some very inventive options this SS13, whether you’re out for a relaxing afternoon cycle around the neighborhood, running to a presentation in style, or off for a…
Mens Trends 2013: Ferragamo, Explosive Color, Ultra Urban
Who says complementary colors are opposites? If you’re not afraid of bold color this summer – big blues and persimmon oranges - and want to do something new with your ties, take a tip from Ferragamo. Sheer is not only for the ladies any…
Mens Trends 2013: Bottega Veneta, Pure Sartorial Elegance
Some of SS13’s most accessible casual luxury looks come from Bottega Veneta, with monochromatic sets in greys and natural suede. Soft forms say easy traveler with this set. We also see that sheer trend like in Ferragamo and others, as it…
Mens Trends 2013: Borsalino Hats for Boardwalk Empire Men
By Danielle Pollack
No man is complete without at least one Borsalino in his wardrobe. It seems they created this one at the center to go with the bright persimmon SS13 Ferragamo collection. Maybe the designers were on the same Greek…
Mens Trends 2013: Costume National Brings It, Swagger Included
By Danielle Pollack
If on the other hand, clubbing is your career - or at least as important - you might want to check out what Costume National is doing with their distinctly modern Latin looks this SS13: just a tiny bit reminiscent of…
Two Italian Boyhood Friends Become Menswear Trend Setters
By Nadia Koski
The Two Italian Boys brand was launched in 2011 by two young menswear designers who also happened to be long-time friends from Puglia. Their FW 2013 show impressed at Pitti Uomo, where we had a chance to talk with CEO …
Watch Collector Secrets: Luxury Italian Timepieces for Men
By Danielle Pollack
Italians are dedicated watch collectors, and for good reason: there are so many highly specialized timepiece designers, especially in northern Italy, many of them just being discovered outside the country.
The…
So You Want to Be a Fashion Blogger? The 7 Basic Rules
By Kelly Fann
Before each season’s Fashion Weeks, Luisa Via Roma hosts more than 20 influential bloggers, offering them the opportunity to see, try on and take pictures in some of the most coveted pieces from the new designer…
UpCycling Clothing: Architect Turned Dressmaker in Florence
By Miriam Hurley
One of Italy’s greatest natural resources is the grinta – gumption, grit, get-up-and-go – of its women. A case in point is Mariantonietta “Marenna” Davoli, a Sardinian designer, tailor, and sole proprietor of Qualcosa è…
GAS Jeans: How One Man Built a Global Brand
By Nadia Koski
We are here with Claudio Grotto, designer and founder of GAS Jeans, to talk about what made him start his now global business from a little dress shop, why his Sumatra jean is such a huge hit, and how to make a great pasta…