Who says print is dead? Not Stefano and Domenico. The cotton poplin shirts from their fall collection were laser-printed in all sorts of patterns, from check to houndstooth. It’s a great effect, so good you couldn’t tell from the runway. … read more →

Burgundy and gray are definitely a thing this season, and one of the easiest ways a guy can incorporate it into his wardrobe next winter is through accessories. It wouldn’t hurt if those accessories were minimal and color blocked, like … read more →

The Chinese theme of the Ermenegildo Zegna show was writ large on Saturday. You’d think it was the 3D-filmed Great Wall of China out of which the models walked, or the Chinese silk evening wear (think Shantung tuxes) that brought … read more →

In Florence we saw Milan Vukmirovic’s all-leather tribute to the house’s centennial. And “all-leather” is no euphemism; we’re talking V-neck T-shirts, coats, pants, and probably socks all made of calf. It was Trussardi’s heritage taken to the absolute extreme. Mad … read more →

They say that creativity is spurred by limitations. Nowhere is that more true than in menswear. Case in point: duffel coats like the two here. Now duffel coats, in and of themselves, are not remarkable. I’d go so far as … read more →

I’ve been following Yuketen shoes for nearly a decade now (not that I’m the only footwear aficionado to do so). Designers Yuki Matsuda and Ryan Keenan make honest and original footwear—in North America, no less—that stays one step ahead and … read more →

Two (good) things I’ve taken away from Pitti so far: 1) Unstructured blazers: still a thing, and rightly so. And, 2) Color: specifically, nontraditional hues on traditional garments. Case in point would be this burgundy and gray jacket story at … read more →

I say this with conviction: Massimo Piombo is doing the most interesting men’s tailored clothing out there. His shop in Milan is worth the trip here alone, and his booth at Pitti Uomo is well worth the entrance fee. His … read more →