Gentlemen, we just returned from a four-day trip to Savile Row in which we had the honor to participate in the “Bespoke Tailors Benevolent Association” (BTBA) dinner, at the invitation of Anda Rowland (Anderson & Sheppard) and Michael and William Skinner (Dege & Skinner), of whom we warmly thank. As always, the stay in London [...] Read more – ‘The return from Savile Row’
Today is a special day for the PG Team because after months of work, the beta version of the global guide to quality seals dedicated to men’s elegance is to be released. We take this important day (and not for the sake of the end of the world) to explain the philosophy, use and developments [...] Read more – ‘The PG Guide to Quality Seals: A New Global Platform Dedicated to Men’s Elegance’
As we are not accustomed to participating in fund raising events, a cause has come to our attention that Parisian Gentleman readers may want to know about and support. There is a project taking place right now to develop a 96-minute film celebrating master tailors who have dedicated their lives to making only the finest [...] Read more – ‘A Noble Cause’
Gentlemen, We are happy to announce that a second book launch/signing will be held for James Sherwood’s The Perfect Gentleman, the pursuit of timeless elegance and style in London on December 7th and 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the sumptuous Maison Degand in Brussels The event will provide our Belgian readers with [...] Read more – ‘Maison Degand/Parisian Gentlemen book launch in Brussels on December 7th and 8th’
Gentlemen, Once again, it is our great delight to introduce our readers to a preview of the three latest bespoke creations signed by Cifonelli. We know our readership expects excellence and the three pieces do not disappoint, including a simply breathtaking double-breasted suit. I am very familiar with this three piece suit comprising of a [...] Read more – ‘New Cifonelli designs’
Gentlemen, As announced recently, Parisian gentleman is co-hosting, with Ralph Lauren and Thames and Hudson, an exceptional cocktail for the launch of James Sherwood’s new book, The Perfect Gentleman, the pursuit of timeless elegance and style in London on November 29th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be held in the sumptuous [...] Read more – ‘Ralph Lauren / Parisian Gentleman event on November 29 in Paris’
Gentlemen, For a few years, we have been witnessing the almost weekly emergence of online shops dedicated to end of lines and overstock by the great names of masculine style. Of course, exponential growth goes hand in hand with an offer varying in quality, selection, sizes available (often the least common in men are the [...] Read more – ‘Malford of London: an e-store to remember…’
Gentlemen, On September 17th , I had the privilege to be invited to Brussels by the Maison Degand. At a magnificent dinner in the no less magnificent and Michelin-starred Chalet de la Forêt (masterfully managed by talented chef Pascal Devalkeneer), I was introduced to the fruit of a partnership between two legendary British names: John [...] Read more – ‘Summit meeting between John Lobb and Aston Martin’
Gentlemen, Stefano Bemer, Florentine boot-maker emeritus, passed away on July 28th following a lengthy illness. We are working on a tribute to this artisan, exemplary in all aspects, whose passing is considered by all experts like a terrible loss for bespoke shoe making and a great injustice for the quaint brand whose beautiful RTW shoes [...] Read more – ‘In memory of Stefano Bemer’
Gentlemen, After a couple of silent weeks (we are preparing for the online launch of Parisian Gentleman’s Guide to Quality Labels within two weeks), we are back on top with a pleasant surprise. Indeed, PG’s loyal friend Alexander Kraft (the very elegant chairman and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty France & Monaco) has produced a [...] Read more – ‘Beautiful video by Sotheby’s International Realty France & Monaco’
Gentlemen, Here is a very interesting link to a very well made video (which is rare enough to mention), posted on the excellent website Mr Porter and “starring” Justin Fitzpatrick, aka The Shoe Snob, who you probably know is a close friend of Parisian Gentleman. Justin is a passionate and fascinating American Gentleman. Former apprentice [...] Read more – ‘Shoe shining lesson by Shoe Snob Justin Fitzpatrick’
Gentlemen, As the end of 2012 draws near, the label established in 1962 by genial Francesco Smalto, icon of bespoke, is getting ready to celebrate in due form its fiftieth anniversary. As part of the celebrations, Smalto will publish, in a few weeks and through a partnership with a Paris publisher (Éditions du Cherche-Midi), a [...] Read more – ‘PG exclusive: First images of Smalto’s 50th anniversary book’
Gentlemen, Today’s post is dedicated to the hot webtopic of the day: the so-called purge done by Facebook on the “Likes” of the pages of the world’s largest social network. For those who haven’t heard, and who must be few and far between given the chatter it generated online, here is how the company (whose [...] Read more – ‘Je t’aime, moi non plus : The so-called “Facebook purge”’
Gentlemen, To those who still doubt that dapperness and financial means were completely different, please see below what we view as the worst sartorial catastrophe of the year, worn by Tom Hanks, whose immense talent we greatly admire. This photo of the disaster was taken several days ago at the Emmy Awards ceremony. With the [...] Read more – ‘Elegance is not a function of means’
Gentlemen, As you probably know, PG has the highest respect for the work of Sir Timothy Everest, London tailor emeritus who needs no further introductions. For many years now, Timothy has been providing a meeting point between traditional tailoring and a much more modern style, an outstanding position to take on the Row. For some [...] Read more – ‘Superdry + Timothy Everest’
Gentlemen, We have just stumbled upon a Dutch web site, which should be of interest to a number of our readers. Indeed, it specializes in ends of lines (absolutely new products) exclusively from very high-level masculine style labels. This very well done web site offers exceptional items from Brioni, Kiton, Fray, Borelli, Tom Ford, Attolini, [...] Read more – ‘Costume Limité: At last a really good deal!’
Gentlemen, A few weeks ago, we published our first short article on Moynat, a famous trunk maker and retailer of travel accessories, after it arose from its ashes to the greatest delight of the many lovers of crafted trunks and exceptional nomadic paraphernalia. On rue Saint-Honoré, a stone’s throw from the Place Vendôme, Moynat has [...] Read more – ‘Moynat Paris’ Limousine: the Rolls Royce of suitcases?’
Gentlemen, We have known for a few years that Berluti was in talks with Anthony Delos to have him join this great label and, no doubt, direct the company’s bespoke division. It has been confirmed today. Anthony Delos has just been acquired by Berluti and, along with his team, will join the bespoke salon operated [...] Read more – ‘Breaking news! Anthony Delos joins Berluti’
Gentlemen, Today, let us turn the spotlight on the very excellent manufacturer Oxxford (which, contrary to what its name might suggest, was not established in Chicago) who we believe most likely represents the best in classical masculine elegance across the Atlantic. This article is also an opportunity to mention that in the last few years, [...] Read more – ‘Oxxford: an institution of masculine elegance from across the pond’
