Tag: Menswear
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At Pitti Uomo Jan 23
My first Pitti Uomo after the lockdowns, opinion, good to be back, but you can’t go back. This time around in Florence the menswear event came across a bit melancolic. The parties were subdued. The number of dressed up peacocks was down. Moving from exhibitor to exhibitor feelings were high yet realistic. There were no […]
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Milan Fashion Week Men 2023
A somber Milan Mens Fashion Week. Stay tuned for all my coverage and Before Tacky Podcast.
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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 […]
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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.
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Historic Couture
Valentino Who? The Royal Chambers fashion pieces in Dresden would inspire any fashionista. Intricate couture looks fashioned for royalty displayed are an eye full of rich materials and details. The Schloss museum located in the historic center of the Baroque city is worth a style visit.
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Still Riding in December
Woke up to snow in Berlin today. Does this mean it’s time to put the bike in the basement? I am going to try to delay the moment as long as I can. Dutch brand Maium makes outerwear for biking in challenging weather. The oversize coats can extend over the bike to protect hands and […]
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At Pitti Uomo 2023
Booked and ready to go for January 2023 at Pitti Uomo. After a few years we are ready to return to Florence for the big gathering of menswear fashion.
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Now On My Radar
I got invited to an event from the Superdry’s public relations team to check out the store, look over the pieces and choose what I would like to wear. Who turns down free clothes?Admittingly, the brand was not on my radar. I met the team at their event in Florence at Pitti Uomo, yet for […]
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Colors and Preps The Korean Way
Korea has emerged as a creative power on the modern scene. From global television series to pop music acts taking the world by storm, Korean culture is on the march, fashion included. Beyond Closet’s founder and creative head Ko Tae-yong grabbed my attention from his 2017 Colette collaboration. His classic preppy influenced looks move from […]
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Who Knows Anything
Life is uncertain these days. Will buying a designer bag make you feel better? The Before Tacky panels discusses the present state of fashion. Stay tuned for the episode. Check out other Before Tacky Podcast episodes on our YouTube Channel.