Gentlemen, Today’s post offers a particularly interesting example that perfectly demonstrates the subtle art of mixing colours and patterns. It is a composition found in the F/W collection by beautiful and great Brioni, which PG appreciates to its true (and high) value. At first glance, there is no doubt that the ensemble is very well [...] Read more – ‘A (nearly) perfect combination’
Gentlemen, Fear not, this is not an umpteenth political listing for the European elections (that gave way to the arrival of strange, to say the least, listings such as “Cannabis without borders” and the likes), nor an association of butchers up in arms to defend the shoulder of organic lamb. It is rather tailors across [...] Read more – ‘The European League of natural shoulder supporters’
Gentlemen, A few months ago, I shared an interesting video (here it is: KNOT IT LIKE AN ITALIAN ) which, to say the least, threw a bit of sand in some well-oiled habits pertaining to wearing the necktie. It was perfectly in line with the recommendations contained in a text by Michael Drake, which we [...] Read more – ‘On the small blade of the tie’
Gentlemen, Last week, one of our readers, to whom we extend our warmest gratitude, alerted us on the fact that the very last invisible mending workshop in Paris is about to close. La Maison Perrin, located at 29 rue des Petits-Champs in the 1st district, is set to close after its owner, Mister Perrin, retires, [...] Read more – ‘Invisible mending: an amazing craft under threat!’
Gentlemen, You know we follow very closely the work of Tony Gaziano, who we think is, along with Pierre Corthay, Dimitri Gomez, Anthony Delos and a few others including Lazlo Vass and Kojiro Suzuki only to name a few, one of the best bespoke shoe maker worldwide. His work is pretty easily recognizable to the [...] Read more – ‘Gaziano & Girling Bespoke’
Gentlemen, Since the ubiquitous yet gifted Tom Ford has brought back windowpane patterned suits in 2009 for a publicity campaign that was quite hard to miss (see below), the pattern is more and more often seen in quality ready-to-wear and made to measure collections, and of course, in bespoke. For history’s sake, this very particular [...] Read more – ‘Windowpane pattern : worth trying’
Gentlemen, The most knowledgeable among you have certainly heard of the “famous” drape cut, allegedly designed by Frederick Scholte, tailor to the Prince of Wales who had noticed that adding an extra amount of fabric to the shoulders of a jacket could create a more casual and athletic look. This type of cut is translated [...] Read more – ‘The Scholte Drape Cut, you like it or you don’t…’
Gentlemen, Daily followers of PG’s Facebook page have noticed that I have been sharing my sartorial whims in the last few days. In response to your many messages, I will try, whenever possible, to maintain this series and to share, several times a week, my personal compositions. This is of course, 100% subjective, as opposed [...] Read more – ‘Sartorial whims’
Gentlemen, Unsurprisingly, the tireless Marc Guyot once again delivers a slightly unconventional creation by its lines and construction: an extremely sophisticated hunting jacket that is typical MG, to say the least. It is a Norfolk hunting jacket. As explained on blog Green sleeves to a ground, this type of jacket is originally attributed to the [...] Read more – ‘Marc Guyot Norfolk hunting jacket’
Gentlemen, This shop and its online version should ravish those who recognized themselves in The Chap manifesto, as well as collectors and the boldest of you (I can name a few). Welcome to “Darcy Clothing” (former “vintage shirt company”), veritable institution based in Lewes, an obscure little city of the East Sussex, and now available [...] Read more – ‘PG Curio : Darcy Clothing’
Gentlemen, As promised, here is my first bespoke Courtot shirt (Paris, Rue de Rennes). As I expected from the time of ordering and measuring (understated and pleasant welcome) in this quaint traditional shop, the finished product of this first shirt is thoroughly convincing. It is made of the highest quality cotton poplin and has thin [...] Read more – ‘Bespoke Courtot shirt’
Gentlemen, On this site, we often profess our unreasonable (and unreasoned as far as I am concerned) love of bespoke suits. Indeed, I believe I can rightfully attest that any gent who goes through the door of a bespoke salon is definitely bound to desert the “ready-to-wear nation”. Indeed, after tasting the unspoken pleasure of [...] Read more – ‘Bespoke: details that make the difference’
Gentlemen, To say that the last two or three years have been marked by a (very) clear renewal of masculine preoccupation with elegance is a clear understatement. But while this far reaching trend has triggered wonderful initiatives, especially online where virtual shops have been surfing the wave of micro market niches (like the Hanger Project [...] Read more – ‘PG Curio: Dimple Clip’
Gentlemen, Recently, the gap between the Italian, British and American schools of tailoring has narrowed in terms of style and general approach to silhouette. Tailors from all three main countries of masculine elegance (France is fourth) have slowly started to agree on a few fundamental aspects of suit tailoring. They all aim at cinching the [...] Read more – ‘Comparison between trouser styles in Italy, the UK and the US’
Gentlemen, Last December, we had the honour to publish an article on the Philosophy of Michael Drake, founder of formidable label Drakes of London. The affable and (very) nice Michael had given us advice on how to tie neckties. It had surprised, not to say baffled, a few readers. Here is an excerpt: “Most importantly, [...] Read more – ‘A dash of sprezzatura on your necktie knots’
Gentlemen, We recently drew your attention to the breathtaking work of Hom Nguyen, the new kid on the secret block of patina workshops for high end shoes. This mysterious “patina-tattoo-colour” artisan’s (artist?) notoriety is increasing thanks to his particularly unbridled (sweet euphemism) creations that breathe a sweet free-spirited wind on the world of elegant shoes, [...] Read more – ‘Hom my God !’
INTERVIEW WITH LORENZO CIFONELLI Parisian Gentleman: In 2003, you and your cousin Massimo took control of the family business after starting in the shop in 1993. Have your customers changed over the years? Lorenzo Cifonelli: Of course. When I started my career in the family shop, we were known as a classic, serious, discrete, [...] Read more – ‘Cifonelli House: Bespoke in the 21st Century (Part II)’
Gentlemen, I have been blissfully reacquainting myself with the splendid works of the Prince of Paradox Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Flammarion (French famous publishing company) has just had the brilliant idea of republishing two of what I consider to be his most important books, “Heretics” and “Orthodoxy”. And while (re)reading these masterpieces, I can’t help but [...] Read more – ‘The great comeback of the Balmoral Boots’
Gentlemen, As a prelude to a long upcoming article on the subject, here are a few gorgeous variations on an often underused, even more often poorly worn, accessory. The pocket square is indeed the potentially perfect accessory to “finish” a suit. If you can coordinate and fold it (both according to the circumstances), you will [...] Read more – ‘Pocket Squares – Some variations’
Gentlemen, As you know, PG very closely follows the stylistic evolution of the bespoke Cifonelli label. Some time ago, it endeavoured the creation of a range of jackets (bespoke only) meant to inspire a changing client base, demanding excellent construction and constantly seeking contemporary lines. These exceptional creations (we mean every word) are shining proof [...] Read more – ‘PG Exclusive: three new Cifonelli jackets’
