It’s time to hit the courts. There are a lot of things I enjoy about playing tennis. It’s fun, it’s outdoors, it’s a sport you can play for life, and the clothes. I’m dead serious. From a very young age, I’ve LOVED tennis outfits. I like to keep my clothes simple, no lace or crazy … Continue reading Il Tennis
I was invited to the Rome store opening, co-hosted by Monocle magazine, of this Milan based company. I went with my partner in fashion and art crime, Erica. We had an excellent time (and some prosecco). This men’s store is fantastic. I wanted to check out Officina Slowear before bringing my client, Coach G. … Continue reading Officina Slowear – Preppy Chic Italian
Filippo Cosmelli of IF Lifestyle Management suggested I check out Wonderfool when I asked him for some advice regarding one of my personal shopping clients. Prospero Di Veroli, a former advertising executive on Madison Avenue, has created a beautiful space dedicated to well-being and style. I’ve heard people rave about the spa services. Originally the … Continue reading Io Adoro – Wonderfool, A Spa/Concept Store In Rome
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
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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