Corso Venezia, Milan

DSC_0102Call them the Three Musketeers of Successful Layering, they know that you can never go wrong with black and white. Notice the three outfits involving different textures and the juxtaposition of heavier black fabrics with lighter white ones: a heavy asymmetrical coat laid over a leather jacket and a plain white shirt, a shiny quilted jacket over an opaque wool blazer, a soft silk overcoat over a white sweater with a deconstructed collar. These layering techniques make the outfits interesting and unconventional, while the limited color palette keeps them sharp and put together.

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50 Shades of Grey, La Fortezza, Florence

DSC_0097It is not difficult to recognize the effortless elegance of this young man, and it is not just because he looks like Prince Harry. The different shades of grey created by the perfectly tailored suit, tie, socks and handkerchief, add a layer of interest to the monochromatic ensemble. The dark brown leather shoes somehow do not interfere with the color scheme; by opposing the warm hued hair color of the young man, they create a symmetrical visual effect as well as adding interest to the look overall. This is further achieved by black details created by the watch, the camera and the suitcase at his feet. The outstanding elegance of this individual has not only to do with the quality of the items he is sporting, but also to the overall aesthetic visual effect he creates. It is in these cases that I am reminded of how closely fashion relates to art.

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Piazza Duomo, Milan

DSC_0100I thought this was the perfect picture to post after I’ve been M.I.A. for a while. I love love love how these two gentlemen look, and how their outfits complement each other’s. The two are sporting very different styles: the one on the left is pulling off a classy-street look, juxtaposing creepers with an oversize envelope clutch and a graphic grey sweater. The other young man is full on modern dandy, wearing rundown classic leather shoes, tweed trousers, and a (dog-shaped?) broach on his camel coat. I also love how they are both wearing a shirt and tie under their outfits… and a mustache.

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Near Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan

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Corso Genova, Milan

DSC_0098I love this outfit as it is simple yet sophisticated. The rounded shape of the coat contrasts the angular details of the purse and the hat, adding to the interesting juxtaposition of different textures. This exemplifies how subtle attention to details can have a large impact on a look.

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Shoe Story @ Pitti Uomo

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Corso di Porta Ticinese, Milan

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@ Pitti Uomo, Florence

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Neon Shoelaces, Pitti Uomo

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Blue Electricity, Milan Men’s Fashion Week

DSC_0204There’s nothing more eye catching than a monochromatic outfit within a crowd of black and beige. To break the monotony of the color, add a contrasting accessory, in this case the neon orange details of the purse. Also make sure the outfit is clean and sharp; electric blue has a tendency of making someone look like a smurf.

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Milan Men’s Fashion Week Faces

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@ Pitti Uomo no.4 – Print Mania

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@ Pitti Uomo no. 3 – Color Theory

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@ Pitti Uomo no.2 – The Beanie Recurrence

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@ Pitti Uomo no.1 – Dandy Vibes

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Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan

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The Green Socks, Milan

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Corso di Porta Ticinese, Milan

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Apparently having a personal style is not going to cut it anymore, nowadays we should have two, and I’m not talking about embracing a double personality. The single items might say ‘preppy’, but the fabrics and the prints under the blazer are the opposite of classic. The embodiment of two contrasting styles makes the young man’s outfit interesting and different, and not lunatic at all.

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The Plaid Bomber, Boston University

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I don’t know if it’s the rolled up jeans, the fingerless yellow gloves, or the jacket, but this outfit definitely works in a “I’m not trying at all I just look effortlessly cool” kind of way. I also love the button down as a contrast to the casual leather and plaid bomber jacket, which seems to be a men’s must-have this winter.

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Black Abstraction, Boston University

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