Gentlemen, We have been following the work of Riccardo Frecci Bestetti very closely for some time now. This surprising and mysterious Italian cordwainer works from the small city of Vigevano, not too far from Milan There is no doubt that Bestetti surprises. Case in point: just take a look at his creations that often infringe [...] Read more – ‘The surprising world of Riccardo Freccia Bestetti’
Gentlemen, Economic and financial news channel Bloomberg TV has just broadcast a rather interesting little three part documentary: “Dressing for Wall Street”. The first part attempts to identify the best dressed man and the worst dressed man on Wall Street. It’s here: Best and worst dressed on Wall Street. The second part is a little [...] Read more – ‘Dressing for Wall Street, a three-part report by Bloomberg TV’
Gentlemen, Here is already the last segment on my recent London adventure. Little did I know that chance would have me leave Savile Row, and even Mayfair, for my last appointment, heading to a London neighbourhood with a completely different atmosphere. Indeed, the next neighbourhood, up until very recently, was home to everything London had [...] Read more – ‘Timothy Everest: Shaking up ideas since 1989’
Gentlemen, Here is the fourth and penultimate chapter of our Savile Row adventure. On an Autumn Friday, we arrived to the venerable house of Norton & sons, one of the oldest of the Row (1821), re-launched a few years ago by the hyperactive (and ubiquitous) Patrick Grant. This blooming house is quainter than the two [...] Read more – ‘A new era for Norton & Sons’
Gentlemen, Reaching the third stop of my journey through wonderland was quite quick, as merely a few hundred meters stood between where I was and another temple of British bespoke: Huntsman & Sons, honourable name known for the quality of its exclusive tweeds, but also for its prices, that have always been the highest on [...] Read more – ‘Huntsman & Sons: Not trifling with tradition’
Gentlemen, As promised, here is the second part of our series on the bespoke salons of London, launched yesterday with an article on Thom Sweeney. Our second stop brings a radical change in ambiance and décor. Indeed, we are stepping in an institution on the Row: Anderson & Sheppard, where we are welcomed with quintessentially [...] Read more – ‘Anderson & Sheppard : the legend lives on …’
Gentlemen, In the last 2011′s edition of Dandy Magazine, published in December, I was delighted (to say the least) to pen a substantial 14-pages article titled “The London Adventure of a Parisian Gentleman”, richly photographed by my talented friend Andy Barnham (permanent photographer/contributor to the Rake, our favourite magazine). As a preview of that long [...] Read more – ‘Parisian Gentleman’s London adventure : introduction chapter’
Gentlemen, Here are two very beautiful sartorial compositions found on the gorgeous commercial website Mr Porter. Of these two objectively very well done outfits, we have identified what we believe truly makes the style difference. The idea here is to focus your attention on two different approaches. On the first outfit, it is undoubtedly the [...] Read more – ‘Inspirations and elements of style…’
Gentlemen, As usual, we are delighted to show you the very last creation of the tireless Lorenzo Cifonelli, undoubtedly one of the most passionate (and captivating) tailors in the world. We have often been surprised by the clever blend of great tradition and boldness expressed by the rue Marbeuf cousins, who have dazzled us with, [...] Read more – ‘QILIAN Bespoke sport jacket by Cifonelli: a sartorial piece from far away’
Gentlemen, Today, spotlight on Ephtée (discovered through Anthony Delos), founded in 2000 in Bordeaux by Franck Tressens and perpetuating the traditional skills of Masters through absolutely breathtaking creations. What makes this traditional malletier so special is that he also is a true shoe lover. So his passion for footwear (and obviously his great cobbler culture) [...] Read more – ‘The wonderful world of Ephtée, Bordeaux malletier’
Gentlemen, We tend to forget that our country abounds with exceptional workshops selling exclusive and world renowned items. One of them is the quaint label of Simonnot Godard. Since 1787 (!) it manufactures exceptional handkerchiefs, pocket squares and cravats in its Cambrésis workshop in Northern France. The fabrication techniques used in the venerable (and venerated) [...] Read more – ‘Exceptional craft workshop : Simonnot Godard’
Gentlemen, Here is another example of the distinguished work of shoemaker Anthony Delos : a simply beautiful Oxford with saddle, made of box calf and burgundy calf suede. Perfect balance, superb lines, and discreet refinement and originality add up to an exceptional shoe. Cheers, HUGO Read more – ‘Delos Bespoke : gorgeous two-leathers oxford’
Gentlemen, Anthony Delos, who just received the well deserved Meilleur Ouvrier de France Award (Best Artisan in France), kindly sent us the photos of the masterpiece that earned him his prestigious title. This exceedingly demanding contest is structured like a figure skating competition (!): it is divided in two programs to judge imposed figures and [...] Read more – ‘PG exclusive: first images of masterpiece by Anthony Delos, Best Artisan in France’
Gentlemen, Each year, exceptional, rare and expensive Neapolitan label Cesare Attolini, gifts us with breathtaking and extremely typed creations. They are the stuff as the elegant dreams of thousands round the world are made of, and will be worn by the luckiest (and wealthiest) among them. Just as the Italian label is finally ready to [...] Read more – ‘Cesare Attolini: new casual jackets for winter’
Pierre Corthay, “Bottier à Paris”, and Groupe Edmond de Rothschild are proud to announce the launch of the first edition of the Excellence Run. Imagined by the prestigious shoemaker Pierre Corthay to honour the “Compagnons du Devoir” and their unique skills, the Excellence Run aims at discovering the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship and at promoting [...] Read more – ‘The “Corthay Excellence Run” : First edition of an amazing event’
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 know that many of you have been waiting for a very long time to read last Spring’s feature article on our visit at Pierre Corthay’s. It also included an interview with Xavier de Royère (former director of Loewe) who took the helm, with the famous shoemaker, of a label loved by all beautiful [...] Read more – ‘The new Corthay’
There is no doubt that legendary tailors Cifonelli have an exceptional story to tell. There are two main reasons why this family business is almost unique in the world. - First, there is the unique style of the creations (and creations they are: client after client, suit after suit). Each one displays a unique blend [...] Read more – ‘Cifonelli: Bespoke in the 21st Century (Part I)’
