The second part of the Before Tacky Podcast with Borsalino Head of Styling Jacopo Politi and Actress Eugenia Kuzmina talk about the Headwear design and what goes into making an amazing hat.
Tag: Mensstyle
Categories
Talking about Hats
Before Tacky Episode talks about Hats with a man who is an expert on the subject, Jacopo Politi, Head of Styling for Italian label BORSALINO. Co-Host Eugenia Kuzmina discuss the history, details and influences of the creative leader.
Categories
Louis Vuitton Gets The Beat
Filling the shoes of Virgil Abloh was never going to be an easy job. The menswear designer made a mark in streetwear before heading Louis Vuitton mens line. Virgil was hitting a stride, the sudden death of the African American born creative head in 2021 shocked the fashion world.
The French luxury house announced Pharrell Williams as its new head. Now, this will certainly get attention. Mr. Williams is brilliant music artist, just look over his resume. In style, he has played a coy game by flirting with non aggressive but in the line looks. Wearing a Black Chanel Jacket, short trouser suits and oversized hats have placed the Virginia Beach native on many Best Dressed Lists.
What the multi Grammy Winner lacks in formal fashion training will certainly be compensated in media coverage. As the competition for attention gets harder and harder brands want to stand out. But is Star Power enough to engage youthful buyers who are easily seduced by filtered Instagram posts? Brand loyalty these days is about as lasting as Tic Tok Reel. A music superstar taking an end of the collection bow in Paris, the replicating global headlines could sell millions of bags and colognes for the $20 billion brand or the inspiration of catty memes.
Yes, I am looking at this appointment with a bit of a side eye combined with curiosity. Personally, I know many menswear designers who could put together a dazzling collection if they had the deep pocket resources of global corporation. LVMH has thrown the dice with unproven designers in the past, Galliano at Dior, yet this is a high profile gamble for both sides. This June all eyes will be on Paris for Pharrell’s debut. Yes, I will watch, online of course.
Categories
A Hat Tip
Getting the best fit for wearing a hat may look easy. Borsalino expert Simone Coriddi from the Viale Della Spiga store.
Categories
400, not on my dime,
NOPE! I cannot recommend paying $400 for a pair of sneakers made in who knows where. If I had asked my parents for pair when I was in the targeted buying group these trainers are targeted she would have responded “Not on my dime, McDonald’s is always hiring”. LVMH acquired American brand Tiffany & Co in 2021. The famous blue colored jeweler has been an exclusive place of dreams luxury staple for 185 years. Those days are over in the era of “masstige” where are labels are trading up or down.
Partnering with sportswear titan Nike, the first of I am sure, many co-branding partnerships signals the new owners plan on making their New York based holding more accessible to a younger generation.
A high priced sneaker with a colored “Swish” packed in a fancy branded box brings out the cynical side of me.
Categories
The New from 959
Paolo Ferrari’s sustainable handbag brand 959 debuted a new collection at Pitti Uomo in Florence. A wider range of styles and materials all made from up-cycled materials.
Check out the Before Tacky podcast
Categories
Did anyone say “PEACOCK”?
Pitti Uomo January 2023 was all about the menswear but not only on the display racks. A living fashion show goes on around the events with many of “Peacocks” on display in their best threads. Getting a pose for the camera,the always willing.
Categories
Milan Fashion Week Men 2023
A somber Milan Mens Fashion Week. Stay tuned for all my coverage and Before Tacky Podcast.
Cucinelli
Categories
COUNTDOWN-Mens Week
Milan Fashion Week Men starts on January 13th 2023. What is going to be the latest trend from the Italian city? A bit curious, I have not been to a mens week event since 2019. I am not just writing this cause of all the masculine models or encountering the sometimes “GROUCHY” press agents. Mens fashion weeks tend to be more intimate than the female counterparts.
Categories
There is a Difference
“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” —Yves Saint Laurent
There is a difference between fashion and style. An earlier conversation I had involved explaining even if a person has a closet full of name brand clothing, a person can have no style.
