Part 2 of the Menswear Fashion Conversation with style consultants Taiwo Meghoma and Lyonnel Ahouissoussi.
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If you happen to be along the Almafi Coast in Italy head to Salerno for a bit of menswear shopping. Walking on the Via Mercanti in the old city I saw Ferlazzo Giuseppe store with a sign posted of 50% off. My “SALE GENE” kicked in. The two floor store carries some stylish Neapolitan pieces.
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The Bogart
From our Milan Menswear Shoot by Flora Marsella Cusi. Gabi Thiam at the Borsalino Office wears Colmar Jacket and Mr& Miss Italy toped with The Bogart and Chapeau.
A watch is a statement piece for every mood, for everyday. A style expression of how what the wearer wants to say: Feeling good, wear a colourful style. Feeling serious, go with a classic style.
Affordable watch maker The Camden Watch Company of London produces a big range of watches, a style fit for every occasion. Located in the trendy Camden Market District, the brand’s stores cater to a mix of time piece enthusiasts, casual buyers, and celebrities.
Co-Founder Anneke Short talks to Black and Paper
Why did you decide to produce watches?
I’ve always been in watches since the very start of my career. I studied Jewellery making and design in Switzerland and followed that with an internship with a famous watch and jewellery designer. I started on the jewellery team but was switched to the watch team for a special project and I was hooked.
Jerome Robert, my husband and Co-Founder, is Swiss, it’s a cliché but it’s true – watches are in his blood!
7 Styles for 7 Days
No.29 Type II Steel Navy and Brown 
No.29 Type II Steel White Dial Brown Leather Strap
No.29 Type II Black Steel Black Dial and Black Leather STrap
What is the difference between producing pieces in Japan rather than China?
We use Japanese movements in the majority of our watches (some of our movements are Swiss) simply because of the quality. The majority of Chinese watch movements just don’t have the reliability or level of finish as the Japanese movements do. The Japanese movements that we use provide great quality at a good price point, which is the same ethos as us here at Camden Watch Co.
STEEL CASE WITH ROSE GOLD AND SILVER DIAL AND TAN ITALIAN LEATHER STRAP. 
Victorian Camden Meets Punk Rock Camden
A Swiss Touch
There is a Swiss component in the Camden Watch Brand, can you elaborate?
Certainly. Jerome, the co-founder is Swiss, born and raised in La Chaux-de-Fonds which really is the watchmaking capital of Switzerland. I studied in Switzerland (also in La Chaux-de-Fonds) and it’s where I began my career as a designer. Having that Swiss background gave us a great understanding of the watch world, especially the high-end, luxury market, and it’s that Swiss knowledge and experience mixed with British flair that makes Camden Watch Co. what it is. We also have Swiss Quartz movements in our GMT timepieces.
The Camden Watch Company No.24 Mesh, Black and Steel 
The Camden Watch Company
No. 27 GMT Rose Gold and Black
Camden, not an area with a classic reputation, more alternative, does this reflect in the watch styling?
Absolutely. We never wanted to create yet another classic watch brand, they’re ten a penny and boring to boot. We wanted to create a brand with soul, that was inspired by something we love, Camden. A brand that had a personality. Our watches are inspired by the industrial, Victorian heritage of Camden but infused with the modern, alternative Camden of today.
31 Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AH
Also
The Camden Watch Company – Shoreditch
Unit 8, Boxpark Shoreditch, 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY and
Greenwich Market
2 Greenwich Market, London, SE10 9HZ
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McQueen at MFWM
When I saw Alexander McQueen on the Milan Fashion Week Men, of course I made the trek to minimum studio space. I must admit I do not wear the brand. But the brand’s expressive statement wear has influenced on the fashion world.
Now, this collection was about suit for Fall 20. An interpretation of suits, work jumpsuits, and jackets.
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Milan Fashion Week Men
Part one of our coverage from January’s 2020 Milan Fashion Week Men. Alexander McQueen and other London Fashion brands were on hand for the week. Overall, I would say the week came across as calm, no major shifts this season on the menswear front. I would not say a lose of direction, but a pause to find a direction. That is a good thing.
Nicolas Daley Collection 
Massimo Alba 
Eleventy 
Santoni 
Collini bag 
London Room 
Alexander McQueen 
Collini Shop 
Billionaire 
Tods 
Missoni 
Tods Presentation
Stay Tuned for More coverage.
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Hi Tops from Dior
I looked over the Dior Pre-Fall Collection. Kim Jones continues to lean to streetwear for inspiration. His commercial instincts are solid. Luxury labels must court new buyers to stay relevant. I am not sure where the line is drawn between courting and desperate attempt.
The new Nike Air Jordan hi-top crosses the border. The association reminds me of an LA Swap Meet stall. I do understand the inspiration other than some street credibility. In all honesty, it takes tacky to an overpriced level. For many reasons this type of cross over collaboration reminds me of Pierre Cardin licensing products in the 1980’s. Where did that end?
Lastly, with all certainty, this new sneaker will have millions of fake copies in a matter of weeks. On sale at the Swap Meet for 29.99.
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Coming Soon, Florence
We are counting down to Florence. Pitt Uomo for all the menswear tends.
A interpretation of a peacoat, Moneta adds vivid colours to classic outwear. I grabbed him for a quick review at the presentation. My verdict, I liked it. But I may have been biased.
