Tag: florence

  • Pitti Uomo Canali

     Shall I say, “Smooth Italian Operator”.  I’m  happy I attended the Canali Presentation.  The looks were based on the companies return to its DNA of casual elegance, lightweight jackets felt heavenly.  I liked the textured outerwear.  Stay Tuned for a full rewrite up.

  • Pitti Uomo Cards

    Pitti Uomo Cards

    Which card for Pitti Uomo? I like them all but I think one is enough.  

  • Florence in 3 Words

    One word cannot describe Florence. We decided to use 3. Who could not fall in love with an intimate city offering gorgeous landscapes every part of the day, an early morning walk after breakfast, a hike up the hill in the afternoon, a stroll after a late cocktail.

  • My Tech Accessory

    My Tech Accessory

    I used the Canon G1X for Pitti Uomo in Florence and Milan Fashion Week Men. I am not a professional photographer but the quality of pics I made with this camera were great. The look of the camera gave me an expert appearance.   It is light weight and powerful. My full review on this product…

  • An Inspiring Master

    An Inspiring Master

    Stepping into the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence was a dream. American press dubbed Ferragamo “Shoemaker to the stars”. Pickford to Garbo to Crawford wore his creations on screen and off. Born the eleventh of 14 children in the Southern Italian city of Bonito. After opening his first shop at age 9 in his hometown,…

  • The Master Shoemaker

    The Master Shoemaker

    During my time in Florence for Pitti Uomo. I had a tour of the Ferragamo Museum. For the complete story, check back tomorrow.

  • Pitti Uomo 93

    Pitti Uomo 93

    Black and Paper head to Florence for Pitti Uomo.  The 93rd edition of the  fashion fair is where all the latest menswear and trends are unveiled, newest styles in everything from shoes to luggage.  The coverage starts tomorrow until the 12th.  Of course we will have coverage of the dandy fashion show from the Wall.…

  • Pitti Uomo

    FLORENCE HERE WE COME! Black and Paper coverage from the world’s biggest menswear fashion fair.  See it all here. 

  • Black and Paper Pick

    Black and Paper Pick

    Italian leather crafts wear brand Serapian has a new collection this fall inspired by the seventies.   I saw their pieces at Pitti Uomo in Florence.  For a man looking for a luxury bag with style and details but without the brand markings, I recommend these bags for their craftsmanship and versatility; the looks can be…

  • Boom, Pitti, Blooms

    Pitti Uomo is around the corner, Black and Paper will attend this June, so stay tuned.  Until then here is a video preview of the world’s biggest menswear tradeshow. Pitti Uomo starts June 13th from Florence, Italy.