Style Icon - Angelo Flaccavento (freelance Italian fashion journalist)

 

Angelo Flaccavento is an independent, Italy-based fashion writer, who contributes to a roster of Italian and international publications. He is currently the fashion features editor at The End magazine, and a contributing editor to Uomo Vogue, Il Sole 24 Ore, GQ Style Italia and Luxury24.it. He also regularly writes for Fantastic Man and Vogue Italia, and is the fashion co-curator at Fondazione Claudio Buziol in Venice. He has worked at Rodeo as a fashion features editor, and as an Italian correspondent for the seminal Dutch magazine. An accomplished illustrator, Flaccavento has also published his pen and ink drawings in Tank, Sport&Street and Metal, and printed them on limited-edition t-shirts.

" His signature uniform consists of a pair of thick-framed specs, a neatly-trimmed beard, a shrunken tailored blazer, and a bow tie to top it off. The man certainly owns the look, which he describes as 'paradoxically classic.'"

 

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Lanvin Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Men's Bags and Accessories

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Look of the day - Part 82

Look of the day - Part 64

I Love... bow ties

                      These are the bow ties from one side of the most popular brands:

Lanvin for H&M - £24,99

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Etro Spring Summer 2011 Mens Bags, Shoes And Accessories

For Spring Summer 2011, Kean Etro is proposing that his Etro guys flaunt more colours, adorn more patterns and start having a rolling good time... be it at the clubs or at the beach! The shoes are the most impressive of the collection, with the patterned canvas versions in checks and prints some of my most coveted!

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Look of the day - Part 36

Star Style - Brad Goreski

Brad Goreski at “An Evening Affair” by Night Vision at a private residence on Saturday (October 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Look of the day - Part 24

Look of the day - Part 17

Star Style - Kanye West

Kanye West was spotted out and about walking the streets of New York City yesterday. He looked quite sharp in a well tailored grey two-button suit, tie, and what appeared to be a pair of velvet slippers, which I would assume to be by Tom Ford and if so they’ll run you about ($1,500). I like the look, but one thing stood out to me as a little off, and it’s that his shirt cuff seems to stick out to far from the sleeves of his jacket. I was taught that the sleeves of the  jacket should stop at the wrist-bone, and with the arm at rest, the shirt sleeve should extend no more than one-half inch below the sleeves of your jacket. Is this a rule you follow, or are you just like  Mr. West, where you make your own?

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Power Dressing

First popularized in the 1980s, power dressing refers to an effort by the wearer to convey a sense of dominance, confidence and professionalism through his style of dress and hair. During the greed decade, power dressing was characterized by boxy suits with significant shoulder padding, double-breasted suits, dress shirts, briefcases, and silk ties. The overall palette of this wardrobe was dark, although power dressers understood exactly how to use bold, colorful accents, such as a red tie paired with red socks to heighten the impression they left on others.

Recently, following the slight upturn in the economy, designers have brought power dressing back, minus the ‘80s edge. Here's how to pull off power dressing in 2010.

Power Dressing
	Mr. Hare Miller Scotch Grain Basic black leather shoes is a must for any power dresser. With their soft scotch-grain leather construction and a high-shine toe cap, these slim shoes from Mr. Hare are a fine example of the simple, luxurious style you're aiming for. As you would expect from shoes handcrafted in Tuscany, these come with a hefty price tag, but it’s worth it if you plan on power dressing with any regularity. Pair them with dress socks in a bold color (say, a deep purple), matching your pocket square or tie to your socks. Price: $662 Where to buy: See Mrhare.co.uk for the nearest location
	Brooks Brothers Fitzgerald Fine Stripe 1818 Suit The cornerstone of power dressing is, of course, the suit. But not just any suit. By definition, a power suit should put all the other suits in your wardrobe to shame. It's the suit that commands respect and makes you look -- and feel -- like a million bucks. It should also be one of the finest suits you own, so prepare to save up for it and then splurge when you find the right one. Brooks Brothers’ Fitzgerald pinstripe suit is a shining example of a modern-day power suit. Narrow lapels, higher armholes, a two-button closure, slim-fitting flat-front trousers, impeccable Italian tailoring, and a flattering drape all combine to give the wearer a lean, elegant look. Price: $998 Where to buy: BrooksBrothers.com

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uniform experiment Studs Bow Tie Fall/Winter 2010

uniform experiment will release some new product this weekend. Most interesting are the above studs bow ties. They come in three colorways and feature tonal studs.


                                                                                                                                                                             source:highsnobiety.com