George Clooney | W Magazine Art Issue with Yayoi Kusama Designed Dots

POLKA DOT GEORGE

For the annual art issue of W Magazine, the man who has women at their knees, graces the cover in customised Yoyoi Kusmana Armani suit and shoes, in a monochrome dotted camouflage with his surroundings, looking more dashing than ever. 

Yoyoi Kusama is the 83 year old artist behind last years Louis Vuitton spotted collection, she had coloured dots and spots the last time, that was a success and this collaboration is not even close to a mis hit, her dotted obsession and Clooney combine very well. Clooney's charm arises from the spotted delusion. 

A dotted set, a dotted Clooney, dotted car, dotted table, everything is dotted and according to himself, he resembles Snoopy in this editorial. 

"But I must say," he continued, "I'm proud to be Snoopy! Ultimately, what I'm trying to do with a director - or, I guess, an artist - is to be of service to them and their story."

I must say, a very handsome Snoopy who seems to age as well as wine, the older the better. 

He as interviewed by  Lynn Hirschberg about his new film, The Monuments Men, in about the art which was stolen by Adolf Hitler in World War II.

If you want to read more and admire the handsome Clooney, check out the interview on W Magazine

Art and Clooney are a perfect masterpiece in W Magazine!

Etrusca Made In Italy | True Italian Style and Quality for Every Man

Etrusca, Made In Italy, is a high end menswear shirt brand produced and manufactured 100% in Italy. It’s a young brand, and when founder John Bartello contacted me for collaboration, I did not know who the brand was.

For the past few months him and I have been in discussion regarding this collaboration brand, finally its here. 

When I saw the first images of Etrusca, I thought the collection had a collection for men and women, but it’s only a menswear brand. Luckily enough Etrusca sent me a polkadot shirt from Collezione Tre to see the product and feel the material, the design and for me to wear in one of my outfit posts as seen in their SS14 collection, where women are seen wearing the shirts.

THE BRAND

Etrusca is a young brand, but the name is not, it derives from pre-Roman history, during the Etruscan civilisation, and according to history they were the ones who came up with what Italy is known for today, style and quality.  

The brand goes by the tagline of “Professional with an Edge.”, a balance of elegance and true Italian style. Their main focus is on having an exclusive range, limited in the number of quantity. The collection materials are sourced from the best manufacturers in Italy, using the best techniques to ensure the right fit and the best design.

I can see that the Etrusca man can have three personalities, the business man, the man who loves leisure and the young sporty professional, all in the same man, wearing three different collections. 

Collezione Uno is the first collection from Etrusca. It is the collection made for the businessman, nothing more, perfectly worn with a suit and work attire, a man can easily take of his suit jacket and look smart. Collezione Due is a casual smart collection, which one can wear with a casual blazer and suit and change it up for a causal Sunday afternoon lunch or drinks in the evening. The colours of the shirts come in very deep colours of burgundy and purple, with floral motifs at the cuffs and bold pinstriped patterns. Collezione Tre is their latest collection for Spring/Summer 2014, yet to launch with a light and bright hued colour palette, floral details and embossed materials. It’s an ideal shirt collection for summer and I managed to get a sneak peak of it.

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THE COLLECTION

COLLEZIONE TRE SS14

COLLEZIONE DUE

COLLEZIONE UNO

Etrusca is young and the brand can do wonders with its Made in Italy label, quality, and style.

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La Maison Sartorie D'Amber on SROTA | Men, Menswear, Style, Tips & Sins

The Boys, The Men & The Gentlemen | My Men

The menswear brand SROTA featured me on their blog this week in their section Learn From the Ladies.  They did an interview about my view of men, menswear and style sins. It was fun to answer and when I read again what I wrote, I smile. 

One correction, I'm not a stylist, I'm a fashion blogger, journalist, PR and brand consultant. 

You can read the whole interview here, but here are a few snippets

MENSWEAR STYLE SINS

Sleeveless tops

Tank tops

Worn out shoes

Silly socks

Cartoon inspired ties

I LOVE A MAN IN

A well fitted blazer

Wool or Cashmere socks with a nice print

FAVOURITE ACCESSORY 

Shoes, that's the most important accessory

STYLE ICONS

Gianni Fontana

 Alessandro Squarzi

Mr Raro - Mararo

Obviously boys, men and gentlemen, this is only my opinion. 

Have a look at the whole interview on the SROTA blog. 

Click on the link here. 

Gagliardi | Autumn/Winter 2013 Menswear Collection | Sartorial Elegance

The Mediterranean man’s style infused with Savile Row finesse and the Italian Sartorial elegance, that’s Gagliardi for you, Malta’s very own international menswear brand

Gagliardi’s history starts in Malta in 1964. Since then the brand has come a long way, establishing itself as one of the leading and most sought after menswear brands in Malta and it is slowly leading its way into the European market, having shop in stores in major department stores in Europe.

For their latest collection, Autumn/Winter 2013, Gagliardi, chose to inspire themselves by the Italian ski resort Cortina. Their man, is a man who chooses his clothes well, makes sure he looks good every day, whether he is going to work, a casual evening out, or to watch sports with the boys. I see Gagliardi attracting the young ostentatious man, like the movie character “Alfie” played by Michael Caine and Jude Law, and the elegant career oriented gentleman, which reminds me of Humphrey Bogart in “Sabrina” wearing suits and bow ties as part of his daily attire, and luxurious velvet dinner jackets in the evening. It’s a classic timeless collection, which finds its roots in the tailoring masters of Savile Row and Italy.

This time round, the brand chose to keep some key pieces from previous collections, like the Gagliardi quilted jacket in Alcantra leather, whilst introducing new ones, which include the wax coated cotton washed jacket and the interesting introduction to cable knitwear, whilst making sure that comfort and style are well intact.

Its a collection which includes details such as elbow patches, patch pockets, and the new  colours of Bordeaux, purple, winter white, warm mustard, rusty orange, forest green, smoky grey and icy blue.

Denimjackets, and wool jackets, washed cord, polo shirts, checked shirts and knitwear. They introduced a combination of cotton and cashmere and a range of shirts for the casual man to the business man, in different colours, prints and patterns. Having also the “Non-Iron” shirt, aiming to attract the urban, busy and metropolitan man.

Tailored business suits have now become one of their carry on classic pieces, and this season lovely addition was the three-piece suit which styled with a tie-pin shirt collar, a bow-tie and a double cuff shirt, and my favourite printed velvet, paisley and silk party jackets will get you ready for any kind of black tie event.

Lastly, their accessories range includes beautiful printed pocket squares in silk and wool, classic, fashion and bow ties and signature Gagliardi cufflinks. The footwear is the right number of shoes which are essential in every man's wardrobe; black and brown Derbies, brogues, loafers and other models which come in a range of leather and even coloured suede.

THE COLLECTION

The Gagliardi showroom in Malta

They sent me 2 pocket squares, as a gift and we are coming up with an outfit post together, an intriguing fusion of men’s accessories for a very feminine fashion blogger.

Gagliardi is a menswear brand to watch, the prices are very affordable and the quality is very good. This Mediterranean brand with sartorial references to Britain and Italy is managing to build customers all over world, cultivating menswear elegance and style for every man. With an online shop, which ships worldwide, the brand is growing fast, and taking the brand everywhere.

Shop my favourite menswear brand Gagliardi from here

www.gagliardi.eu

Lino Ieluzzi | Menswear Style Icon with a true Italian Tailored Charm and Fashion

Lino Ieluzzi, the epitome of Italian menswear style and tailored suits, he is a style menswear icon, and a true gentleman.

He has been photographed firstly by Scott Schuman from the Sartorialist, and that’s where the world came to know of him, obviously in the menswear industry he was already famous .

He is the boutique owner of Al Bazar in Milan, a menswear store, which evolved from a jeans and t-shirt shop to a the destination for aristocrats and men seeking the perfect coat or suit.

You can see him wearing the most perfect tailored suits, always double breasted, the chain hanging from his trousers, the made to measure shoes and of course smoking a cigarette.

I had the chance of snapping him during Pitti Uomo three times, 82, 83, 84 and even spoke to him. He is very charming and one of the biggest gentlemen I have ever met. He also invited me for a chat and a coffee once I return to Milan, and I will definitely take him up on his offer.

BUON COMPLEANNO LINO

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Laura
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