Which card for Pitti Uomo? I like them all but I think one is enough.
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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.
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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 and other Canon Products I have used will come soon.
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, Ferragamo left his native Italy in 1915 in a third class berth for United States to learn more about footwear. Opening his store in Hollywood in 1923, the boutique was a patronized by Hollywood Stars. Fame and fortune followed, the quality of his shoes garnered the shoe designer a reputation known for luxury.
1927 was the year of Ferragamo’s First Class return to Italy on board the ocean liner Roma. Returning to his native country a very successful man, settling in Florence, the center of culture, style, and fashion. Purchasing the 13th century Palazzo Spini Feroni on the bank of the Arno River in the Piazza Santa Trinita, this would become the office and atelier of the privately held Ferragamo S.p.A.
I was given a personal tour of the Ferragamo Museum. Studying Cinema Costume in university, I came across the name Ferragamo often. It is a word I associated with the heydays of Hollywood Stars: Harlow, Monroe, Kelly, and Hepburn to name a few. Beyond the beauty of a shoe, I learned Mr. Ferragamo had an intellectual curiosity the body and footwear. He studied at University of Southern California as well as patented 400 inventions concerning shoe design.
The Museo Ferragamo is housed in the basement of the Ferragamo headquarters in Florence.
The museums exhibition is titled “The Return to Italy”. Ninety years ago Salvatore Ferragamo returned after 12 years in the United States. Creating a sense of being on an luxurious ocean cruise, the color palette was blue and white with the details of the ocean and sumptuous nautical travel. The presentation is spread over 8 rooms with each having a central theme. Room 3-Folklore and the Decorative Arts in Italy. Room 4-Italian Women. Room 5- “Industrious Florence of the 1920’s. Room-6 The Italian Home Room 7-The Body in Parts Room 8-The Body and Its Aesthetics. The exhibition is organized by Carlo Sisi.
The Museo Ferragamo is located at Piazza Santa Trinita 5/R Florence, Italy
Opening time from 10 to 19:30
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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.
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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.
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FLORENCE HERE WE COME!
Black and Paper coverage from the world’s biggest menswear fashion fair. See it all here.
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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 both formal and informal. Of course all bags are Italian Made.
The 14 Capsule Collection is only available in 30 boutiques and Serapian Stores.
Go to Serapian.com
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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.
At Pitti Uomo this year Golden Goose Brand Deluxe Brand made a spectacular impression with a Skating Boarding show during the brands presentation.
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