Luca and Luigi in New York
New York will be getting its first visit from shirtmaker Luca Avitabile and tailor Luigi Solito in a couple of weeks, which I know will be welcome news for readers that have watched their pieces on PS for the past couple of years. Details are bel...
Luca and Luigi in New York
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Fused. As noted elsewhere, it's what I prefer...
Hopsack blazer: the perfect summer jacket
This Caliendo hopsack blazer was completed earlier in the year and is now fast becoming the most useful item in my wardrobe. Just like the Solito cashmere blazer I had made for Autumn/Winter last year, it is thrown on with everything: with a shirt ...
Hopsack blazer: the perfect summer jacket
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Yes, and yes that would...
Five tips on bespoke suits
The process of commissioning a bespoke suit is a nerve-wracking and, of course, expensive one. Permanent Style has provided extensive advice on this process over the years, particularly in posts covering suits from more than 20 tailors. But a reade...
Five tips on bespoke suits
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Thank you Simon....
Clothes for travel
Attire for flying out to Florence this week. Polo shirts make great travel items, particularly long-sleeved under jackets. They are comfortable, cool and versatile, and navy is the smartest option. Just make sure the collar is tall enough to not sl...
Clothes for travel
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Both can be great Joshua, it depends on the overall outfit and style you're going for...
Cashmere, denim and fresco
In response to a couple of requests from readers, here is that photograph from the Asprey workrooms in colour. Navy cashmere jacket from Solito. Dark-brown horn buttons that I bought myself from Weldon’s (Italians rarely have matte horn)....
Cashmere, denim and fresco
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Love the denim shirt and looking forward to seeing how it ages. As for interview attire, if it's in the tech industry, you could always go for the "California tuxedo" and pair a navy blue cotton blazer with tan chinos. N...
Solito and Satriano in How to Spend It
[NOTE: Luca Avitabile, the cutter for men’s shirts at Satriano Cinque that I use, has split from the company and set up on his own. I recommend contacting him for any inquiries, at [email protected]] The latest How to Spend It column...
Solito and Satriano in How to Spend It
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Think it's Caccioppoli jacketing, but will check...
How to buy my first bespoke suit – reader q...
Dear Simon, In a couple of months time I will be 21. This is clearly an important time in one’s life, in my case particularly as I will also be undertaking the purchase of my first bespoke suit. As a regular reader of your blog I’...
How to buy my first bespoke suit – reader q...
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Thanks Sam, great update, and great knowing how timeless this advice has been...
Satriano Cinque and Solito dates
[NOTE: Luca Avitabile, the cutter for men’s shirts at Satriano Cinque that I use, has split from the company and set up on his own. I recommend contacting him for any inquiries, at [email protected]] For those with an interest in Nea...
Satriano Cinque and Solito dates
[NOTE: Luca Avitabile, the cutter for men’s shirts at Satriano Cinque that I use, has split from the company and set up on his own. I recommend contacting him for any inquiries, at [email protected]] For those ...
Parisian gentlemen
In Paris last week Dirnelli organised a wonderful dinner of fans of the blog and bespoke gentlemen. He is fourth from the right. The other gentlemen will remain nameless. Around the table were customers of Chittleborough & Morgan, Solito, Cam...
Parisian gentlemen
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Interesting use of the word 'gentlemen', which for me relates more to the manner of one's conduct, rather than one's dress. I have no insight into the character of the attendees, but wonder whether you have another inter...
Satriano Cinque and Solito back in September
[NOTE: Luca Avitabile, the cutter for men’s shirts at Satriano Cinque that I use, has split from the company and set up on his own. I recommend contacting him for any inquiries, at [email protected]] The Italians, frustratingly, don&...
Satriano Cinque and Solito back in September
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Thanks, Simon. Booked in for the September visit. I've gravitated away from double cuffs as well. For some reason I've grown to like the humble but simpler and more pared down button-cuff. As I think you may have written...
Ciao Luca and Luigi
Luca from Satriano Cinque and Luigi Solito (left and right) were in town last week for fittings with a growing number of London clients. It’s been nice to see that grow in just a few months. I also find I particularly enjoy with craftsmen a...
Ciao Luca and Luigi
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I like solito style !!!! Come to Moscow , you will find a lot of good clients !!!!...
Solito jacket
I’ve finally got round to shooting four jackets that were made in the past year. Over the next week I’ll do a post on each one, and while there is no intention to make direct comparisons – that would be largely pointless, given that...
Solito jacket
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Probably Pinnas & Needles...
Satriano Cinque and Solito in London
[NOTE: Luca Avitabile, the cutter for men’s shirts at Satriano Cinque that I use, has split from the company and set up on his own. I recommend contacting him for any inquiries, at [email protected]] As promised in my recent po...
Satriano Cinque and Solito in London
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& how about Solito? Any idea what his price range for a suit or sportcoat is?...
Solito jacket, Naples
I love Gennaro’s cutting board, by the window looking out into the squareThis was the second fitting on a Solito jacket in Naples. Luigi, the son, was there the first time earlier in the year, and as he speaks some English we could ask rath...
Solito jacket, Naples
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Saw something similar here: http://www.studiosuits.com/jackets/wool_jackets/reda_flannel_checks_green_pure_wool_jacket...
