Last Thursday my client Coach G. and I went to Sartoria Marinuzzi for another fitting. His suit is coming along nicely. As Babs would say, “The fit is like buttah.” The suit will be finished in a few weeks. Continue reading Anatomy Of A Bepoke Suit – Close To The Finish Line
This was the first time I’ve been in Milan for longer than 24 hours and only my second visit. I had a great, yet exhausting, trip. I do realize I saw the city at its most happening. I will write a separate post about Milan. I cannot wait to return. The Salone (April 17-22) is … Continue reading Buon Viaggio: Salone del Mobile 2012, Milano
In an earlier post, I wrote about finding a tailor to make a suit for my client Coach G. On Friday he had his first fitting with Signor Marinuzzi. It’s a fascinating process. I’ve never seen a suit made before. Back in the day, I made dresses, skirts, and one truly tragic jacket. I appreciate … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Bepoke Suit – The First Fitting
The Bravo show recently started playing in Italy on SKY Cable, channel 124 on Thursday nights. I read about the show before it premiered in the States. Many wondered if a show with decorating budgets in the millions would appeal to the public during a recession. I think they picked a great “cast.” Some of … Continue reading Million Dollar Decorators Airs In Italy
I recently started working with a new personal shopping client, Gerard, aka Coach G. One of his main objectives was to have a suit made. In the past I’ve worked only with women. Now I have learned more about mens’ suits than I thought possible. There are so many details and decisions. Two buttons versus … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Bespoke Suit – A Trip To A Sartoria
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