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  • Unpredictable, but I’m still going to Pitti Uomo

    Unpredictable, but I’m still going to Pitti Uomo

    Pitti Uomo 2025 starts January 14th in Florence Italy.  The bi-annual menswear fashion trade fair showcases brands, style and trends from around the world. The fashion world faces strong headwinds as economies slow down, consumers cut back and geo-politics rattle business.  During a Zoom Call with Director of Communication Lapo Cianchi, the head gave one…

  • Ouest Paris makes a Menswear STATEMENT

    Ouest Paris makes a Menswear STATEMENT

    From Florence at Pitti Uomo, Arthur Roberts from menswear Ouest Paris talks about his brand’s combination of Hedonism and Space Age influences. Click below for the Before Tacky Podcast interview.

  • In My Wardrobe From Japan

    In My Wardrobe From Japan

    The J-Quality Factory Brand Project is a project bringing together eleven certified Japanese garment producers showcasing the menswear fashion prowess of the island nation. Not knowing what expect the first time I met the team last year at Pitti Uomo, the guided tour of selected pieces got my attention. In 2024, for the second appointment,…

  • Inspiration from a TMI Moment

    Inspiration from a TMI Moment

    A person never knows when or why an inspiring time will trigger an idea: looking at a painting, hearing a piece of music or from a TMI moment. Everton McDougall got triggered to start his brand Haus by Everton from a frank conversation. The Toronto native needed comfortable and stylish home gear during the lockdown.…

  • 959 Bags Redone

    959 Bags Redone

    From Pitti Uomo a Before Tacky quick talk with Paolo Ferrari about his new bags for 959.

  • Guess Jeans Repositions

    Guess Jeans Repositions

    I remember the Guess Jean ads from the 90s. Those sexy images of models and celebrities posing in soft black and white images produced by some of the world’s most famous photographers, including Ellen von Unwerth. The pictures defined an era of denim marketing. Founded in 1981 by four brothers, Georges, Paul, Armand and Maurice…

  • At Pitti Uomo, Suave

    At Pitti Uomo, Suave

    Pitti Uomo in Florence is the vent to look suave. Everyone dresses to impress for the pageant for the menswear gathering.

  • Coming Soon, Pitti Uomo 24

    Coming Soon, Pitti Uomo 24

    Pitti Uomo Starts January 9th. The Florence fashion event is a where mens style trends start.

  • Suave Fall Looks

    Suave Fall Looks

    Check out the Fall pieces for 2023 that set an inspiring attitude.

  • 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