THE ITALIAN MENSWEAR GUIDE - Elite Traveler
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ELITE RECOMMENDS<br />
Winter 2008/09<br />
The iTalian menswear guide<br />
exclusive report for italian MensWear shoWs<br />
When the weather turns warm, the world’s<br />
most stylish men are already thinking cool.<br />
Get a jumpstart on your fall/winter ward-<br />
robe with <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Traveler</strong>’s guide to next<br />
season’s most coveted men’s clothing and<br />
accessories.
fashionable<br />
codes of quality<br />
In comparison to women’s fashion, the look of menswear<br />
barely changes from year to year, and even generation to<br />
generation. That’s a point of pride for some stylish men,<br />
like Fiat scion Lapo Elkann, who wears the expertly tailored<br />
suits he inherited from his immaculately dressed<br />
grandfather, Gianni Agnelli, with flair.<br />
But well-dressed men who notice such details as the height<br />
of a lapel, the texture of a cashmere sweater or the polish<br />
strokes on a pair of shoes are aware that the best makers<br />
of menswear update their collections constantly. Technical<br />
innovation leads to fabrics that regulate body head, repel<br />
water or power an Ipod. Eco-consciousness triggers the<br />
use of wood pulp, bamboo and organically grown fibers<br />
in clothing fabrics. A global demand for luxury fuels the<br />
addition of such decadent touches as fur, exotic skins and<br />
limited edition items in collections. And the ever-changing<br />
style tide brings new colors, patterns, silhouettes and ensembles<br />
to the forefront of every season.<br />
The Italians remain the undisputed leaders in the luxury<br />
menswear arena, and our twice-a-year visit to their showrooms<br />
and trade show displays reveal what stylish men<br />
will want to wear in the months ahead. In this guide, we<br />
preview the collections that men will be wearing next fall/<br />
winter. We saw the sample suits, outerwear, shoes and accessories<br />
this past January in Florence and Milan, alongside<br />
the menswear buyers from the world’s top department<br />
stores and specialty retailers as they selected what<br />
to carry in their own stores next fall. On many occasions,<br />
prices were not yet established and designers could not yet<br />
say whether select items would indeed be carried in certain<br />
corners of the world. But well-defined style trends and key<br />
pieces worthy of pre-orders emerged, and this guide will<br />
make sure you are among the first to know about them.<br />
Hot trends for men when the temperature drops will include<br />
the return of the three-piece suit, elbow patches on<br />
sport coats, knitwear as light as a cloud, Prince of Wales<br />
plaid, detachable fur collars and linings on outerwear,<br />
eco-friendly fabrics, high-tech performance fabrics, and<br />
exotic skins given a suede finish. And as seen for several<br />
seasons now, small details that only come from old-fashioned<br />
hand-tailoring (working button holes, hand-stitched<br />
lapels, custom linings, brush strokes on shoes) are codes<br />
for quality.
A. TesToni<br />
| Fall Focus | Italian leather accessories maker A.<br />
Testoni caters to the classic man with a preference<br />
for a decadent touch. Since its origins in Bologna in<br />
1929, its focus has been on artisan craftsmanship,<br />
exotic materials and aged finishes. This season,<br />
that translates into a hint of Fellini’s film “La Dolce<br />
Vita” throughout all the lines. In the top of the range,<br />
“Amadeo Testoni” line, crocodile boots are lined with<br />
sheepskin. In the “Black Label” line, shoes contain<br />
contrasting colors and leathers, such as black on<br />
smoke gray as buckskin meets suede. Bags go big<br />
and bold for fall/winter, and feature such details as<br />
ostrich leather and again the pairing of shades like<br />
black, smoke gray, burgundy and dark brown.<br />
| Key Pieces | The soft totes in supple leather will<br />
only look better with age. And A. Testoni’s formal footwear<br />
gets a subtle, stylish twist that doesn’t abandon<br />
traditional standards that classic men love.<br />
| Where to Buy | A. Testoni operates 74 boutiques<br />
around the world including locations in New York, Las<br />
Vegas, Dubai, Korea, Russia, China, Japan, Indonesia<br />
and Taiwan.<br />
| corPorate contact | Corporate Marketing<br />
Manager Francesco Aimi, Phone:<br />
39-051-890-1711; Fax: 39-051-890-1740; Email:<br />
Francesco.aimi@testoni.com
Avon Celli<br />
| Fall Focus | Founded in 1922, Avon Celli stays true<br />
to its roots as a luxury cashmere knitwear company<br />
and keeps its collection modern with fashionable design,<br />
details and color. Famed for using machines designed<br />
for making ladies’ stockings to weave the very<br />
finest sweaters, these pullovers remain wardrobe<br />
essentials. We challenge you to find a lighter-weight<br />
weave. Its Capsule 1922 collection represents the<br />
brand’s highest standards of quality and all the elements<br />
of its rich history. Now the company is expanding<br />
into socks, jackets, leather goods and tailored<br />
garments.<br />
| Key Pieces | Rich browns are key colors for knitwear<br />
this season. The perfect layering piece is a jacket that<br />
has the elements of a sweater. Also opt for a classic<br />
24-ply knit sweater, which is crafted without seams (a<br />
24-hour knitting process). The new leather accessories,<br />
as soft as its knitwear since they are made from<br />
deerskin, include jackets and bags. The duffel will sell<br />
for $4,000, and a jacket with a wallaby hood will cost<br />
about $11,000.<br />
| Where to Buy | The Avon Celli collection is available<br />
in top menswear boutiques in New York, Monte<br />
Carlo, Dusseldorf, London, Zurich, Madrid, Milan,<br />
Moscow, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Visit www.<br />
avoncelli.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Geoffrey Saunders,<br />
Phone: (609) 439-2700; Email: rehgps@aol.com
BAllAnTyne<br />
| Fall Focus | This classic Scottish cashmere brand<br />
(now under Italian ownership) launched in 1921 and<br />
gained fame in the 1930s for mastering the hand-knit<br />
intarsia pattern, or argyle. These beautiful knits continue<br />
to be produced in Scotland, and the collection<br />
is growing to include Italian-made garments too like<br />
outerwear, shoes, trousers, blankets and bags. This<br />
season, designers look to the mountains for inspiration<br />
in a deep and rich color palette dominated by<br />
purples. Knit details throughout are subtle reminders<br />
of the brand’s luxury heritage.<br />
| Key Pieces | Items that every well-dressed man<br />
will want for his weekends include velvet jeans, knit<br />
peacoats, knit bomber jackets and a regal purple<br />
herringbone topcoat. Creative uses if its exceptional<br />
knitwear include knit ties, a knit tuxedo and knit unconstructed<br />
jackets. Soft buffalo hide is used for bags<br />
and other accessories. And the finest, lightest cashmere<br />
is woven into colorful scarves that will sell for<br />
about $900.<br />
| Where to Buy | Ballantyne’s stores are located in<br />
Milan, London, Cortina and Tokyo, with Florence and<br />
Portofino locations opening later this year. Visit www.<br />
ballantyne.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | U.S. Head Sandra Verbeck,<br />
Phone: (212) 980-2738; Email: sverbeck@ballantyne.it
BAlly<br />
| Fall Focus | This legendary Swiss accessories and<br />
ready-to-wear brand has a hip new designer at the<br />
helm, Brian Atwood, and his creative talent is clearly<br />
visible in the fall/winter 2008 collection. He references<br />
memories of shopping for vintage items, plus<br />
rock, grunge, and jazz funk music as inspiration for<br />
the season’s looks. Earthy colors, such as rust, black,<br />
moss and clay, ground the collection for autumn.<br />
| Key Pieces | Shoes range from velvet evening<br />
shoes and boots, to shearling sneakers, and Wellington<br />
boots in soft glove leather. Atwood updated the<br />
Scribe shoe from Bally’s archives. This item uses the<br />
200-step Goodyear welting process, which allows the<br />
footbed to take on its wearer’s unique foot shape. Each<br />
shoe is also hand-finished to make a lustrous leather<br />
upper (be they French calf, suede or crocodile), and<br />
hand-hammered on the dual-tone sole. The style<br />
name, size and other details are hand-written on the<br />
lining by each shoe’s craftsman. Bags are abundant<br />
this season, and are soft and light. Calfskin weekenders,<br />
messengers and multi-pocket bags with bronze<br />
hardware come in leathers and exotic skins. Tops for<br />
luxury is the opossum duffle. Clothing-wise, look for<br />
a relaxed silhouette in super light cashmere, jersey,<br />
boiled flannel and chunky knits. The rock-and-roll<br />
vibe comes through when shearlings, hand-woven<br />
jacquard, fur, velvets and wools come together in a<br />
riot of texture.<br />
| Where to Buy | Bally boutiques are in capital cities<br />
worldwide, including New York, Paris, Cannes, Geneva,<br />
Casablanca, Melbourne, Sydney, Panama and<br />
Hong Kong. Visit www.bally.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Communications Manager<br />
Marnie Prather, Phone: (212) 446-3910;<br />
Fax: (212) 446-3901; Email: mprather@bally.ch
BAmford & sons<br />
| Fall Focus | The English Bamford family, them-<br />
selves the epitome of elite travelers, created a line of<br />
classic and beautifully tailored clothing befitting their<br />
lifestyle, whether they are dressing for safari, a country<br />
house weekend, the board room or the yacht. The<br />
family is also adding a capsule collection of eco-conscious<br />
organic fabrics and garments that incorporate<br />
materials grown at the family farm in the Cotswolds.<br />
Look for the bee as the signature logo, or the Bamford<br />
crest of course. This winter, rich chocolate browns<br />
and navy blues dominate the core collection.<br />
| Key Pieces | Strong outerwear pieces include such<br />
classics as a pea coat and bomber jacket, plus a sporty<br />
trackside jacket and heavy knit sweaters. The pattern<br />
of the season—Prince of Wales plaid—lines several<br />
jackets. Look right for a shooting party in Bamford’s<br />
down-filled tweed vest and embroidered ties, rich in<br />
deep purple and green. Leather-covered flasks and<br />
thermoses ensure no detail is neglected. Planetfriendly<br />
garments this season include trousers made<br />
from 50 percent wood pulp, and several dyed with<br />
vegetable coloring. New accessories and bags made<br />
from exotic crocodile are even more luxurious with a<br />
suede finish.<br />
| Where to Buy | Bamford & Sons boutiques are<br />
located in London exclusively, and the collection<br />
is also available in top department stores such as<br />
Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Visit www.bamfordandsons.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Debra Thom,<br />
Phone: (212) 529-5533; Fax: (212) 529-2131;<br />
Email: dthom@hlgrp.com
BelvesT<br />
| Fall Focus | The finest fabrics, hand-tailoring,<br />
Italian styling—all these elements make Belvest a<br />
wardrobe staple for men who demand top quality and<br />
classic design in their business, formal and weekend<br />
dressing. No luxury detail is overlooked—from adding<br />
fur to outerwear to weaving bedding from the softest<br />
fabrics available.<br />
| Key Pieces | This fall, cashmere and wool topcoats<br />
take on linings in opulent mink and sable. Prince of<br />
Wales is the favorite pattern for the daytime suit. Plush<br />
velvet adds decadence to the sport coat and even the<br />
tuxedo (where elbow patches make an appearance).<br />
From cashmere to vicuna to blends of cashmere with<br />
mink or cashmere with vicuna, the Belvest suits are<br />
feather light and extremely soft this season.<br />
| Where to Buy | Belvest is sold at top specialty retailers<br />
and department stores. Visit www.belvest.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | President Roberta Cocco,<br />
Phone: (212) 317-0460; Fax: (212) 317-9370;<br />
Email: roberta@belvestusa.com
BoTTegA veneTA<br />
| Fall Focus | Discretion is the preferred attitude<br />
of the Bottega Veneta man—you will never see him<br />
brandishing a bold logo or radical new accessory. Instead,<br />
his wardrobe consists of luxuriously functional<br />
pieces that reveal their artisan quality of craftsmanship<br />
up close (and sometimes these details are most<br />
abundant on the inside, giving the customer the greatest<br />
luxury). For next fall’s collection, designer Tomas<br />
Maier sought inspiration in the concept of the uniform.<br />
Formalwear is sharp with Neapolitan tailoring.<br />
The new direction here is a trouser with a very wide<br />
leg and high rise. From pinstripes and windowpane<br />
plaids to gray and navy cashmeres, a dark collection<br />
of colors dominates. On the sportswear side, the work<br />
uniform concept is more obvious. Heavy canvas, stiff<br />
denim and cotton turn into carpenter’s pants, drivers’<br />
coats and jeans. Accessories are given the same attention<br />
to detail and include round-toed shoes with<br />
heavy soles, polka dot ties, tie clips, vests and even<br />
jeweled boutonnieres. New on the bag front is a large<br />
leather shopper with quilted effect.<br />
| Key Pieces | These bianco cotton pants, storm cotton<br />
jacket, nero wool cashmere hat and nero shoe<br />
take utilitarian style to new extremes. The nero wool<br />
smoking suit, pique shirt, silk bow tie and antique silver<br />
floral brooch define personal elegance.<br />
| Where to Buy | Bottega Veneta is available in specialty<br />
stores in Europe, Asia and North America, and<br />
a rapidly growing number of BV boutiques worldwide<br />
in locations like New York, Beverly Hills, Singapore,<br />
Indonesia, Guam, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Italy<br />
and Denmark. Visit www.bottegaveneta.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Communications<br />
Manager Joshua Gaynor, Phone: (646) 292-5825;<br />
Fax: (646) 292-5897; Email: joshua.gaynor@<br />
us.bottegaveneta.com
Brioni<br />
| Fall Focus | Roman sartorial powerhouse Brioni<br />
celebrates all the elements that the well-dressed<br />
man undertakes each day in his “ritual of dressing.”<br />
That translates into great attention to all the details of<br />
all elements of the wardrobe, from working hours to<br />
private time. This season, sober colors prevail and include<br />
black, charcoal, grey flannel and chocolate with<br />
touches of camel, mauve and olive. Even though it is<br />
the winter season, fabrics are lightweight. Traditional<br />
patterns make a grand comeback, such as an oversize<br />
Prince of Wales check in cashmere.<br />
| Key Pieces | Among suits, perhaps Brioni’s most<br />
famous items, the cut is sharp for fall to include peak<br />
lapels and gilets. For casual Fridays, Brioni proposes<br />
a double-breasted cashmere suit worn with a turtleneck.<br />
And when paired with a checked jacket, the<br />
vest is definitely back. Brioni takes outerwear in a<br />
new direction by waterproofing silk and double-faced<br />
cashmere and teaming it with shearling and sheared<br />
mink. For night, the tuxedo is updated in sharkskin,<br />
and dinner jackets are made from velvet or moiré<br />
silk. The most sumptuous and exotic of materials—<br />
crocodile, hand-finished calfskin and suede—make<br />
for luxurious shoes, belts and bags.<br />
| Where to Buy | Brioni operates its own boutiques<br />
in luxury hot spots like New York, Moscow and Las Vegas.<br />
Visit www.brioni.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant John Huynh,<br />
Phone: (646) 336-1398; Fax: (646) 336-1401;<br />
Email: john@cmmediapr.com
Brunello CuCinelli<br />
| Fall Focus | Revered cashmere clothier Brunello<br />
Cucinelli, who continues to craft his collections in<br />
the small Italian village of Solomeo, now offers his<br />
dedicated customers a full wardrobe, complete with<br />
outerwear, knits (of course), shirts, trousers, jackets<br />
and accessories—including leather-handled dumbbells.<br />
For fall, windowpane is the popular fabric for<br />
blazers, and they are worn under puffa vests. Color<br />
schemes include light gray coupled with dark gray,<br />
and dashes of bright green or orange as eye-catching<br />
accents. Subtle details—which Cucinelli pays impeccable<br />
attention to—consist of more side pockets in<br />
outerwear jackets (giving the wearer a jaunty stance<br />
when he’s using them to keep his hands warm), lightweight<br />
fabrics (ideal for travel to a warmer climate in<br />
the winter season), and a shift in general from zippers<br />
to buttons.<br />
| Key Pieces | The Continental Jacket is outerwear<br />
crafted from extremely fine (290 gram) flannel.<br />
Cloud-light cashmere (260 grams) is used in the new<br />
Play Jacket. The classic Cardigan in cashmere takes<br />
on an elegant touch with mother of pearl buttons.<br />
The Girocollo Rigato cashmere sweater hits a sporty<br />
note with stripes. Zip-front Felpa hoodie is a sophisticated<br />
piece perfect for layering in elegant gray.<br />
Tuta in Cashmere will become your most luxurious<br />
lounge/exercise wear.<br />
| Where to Buy | The collection is sold at Bergdorf<br />
Goodman in New York, and at two Brunello Cucinelli<br />
boutiques in the New York area: Manhattan and the<br />
Hamptons. Visit www.brunellocucinelli.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Senior Manager Jill<br />
Keiser, Phone: (212) 750-2990; Fax: (212) 750-2999;<br />
Email: jill@imcstyle.com
Canali<br />
| Fall Focus | What began as an Italian family-run<br />
tailoring operation in 1934 has grown to be one of<br />
the powerhouse menswear businesses in the world<br />
today. The classic tailored clothing is now joined by<br />
sportswear and accessories, with innovative and luxurious<br />
materials serving as quality hallmarks of all<br />
lines. This season, monochromatic looks make the<br />
Canali man look especially sleek and sophisticated,<br />
and fabrics consisting of precious blends (like sable<br />
blended with silk and cashmere) are used in the most<br />
luxurious suits. Colors are primarily natural this season,<br />
with vivid violet or a Prince of Wales plaid as an<br />
eye-catching accent. Canali’s special edition suits,<br />
which sell for about $5,000, are made in the sartorial<br />
tradition from Super 160 fabrics that feature a<br />
straight-shoulder silhouette this year.<br />
| Key Pieces | The unstructured “K” jacket has<br />
emerged as a favorite item in the collection in recent<br />
seasons, and this winter it takes on the added fashion<br />
touch of elbow patches. The softest sportcoat in the<br />
line is made of veal leather. Other outerwear details<br />
include fur collars of mink, rabbit and beaver. Innovations<br />
for evening include embroidered and printed<br />
black jackets, hand-embroidered velvet dinner jackets<br />
(worn with jeans and eel dress shoes), and knit ties.<br />
| Where to Buy | In addition to department stores<br />
such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales, the<br />
Canali collection is available at their own boutiques in<br />
such cities as Beverly Hills, Dubai, Hong Kong, Macau,<br />
Moscow and Bangkok. Boutiques in Costa Mesa, Las<br />
Vegas and New York will open this year. Visit www.<br />
canali.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Simone Poggi,<br />
Phone: (212) 247-9299; Fax: (212) 247-9298;<br />
Email: simone@atelierpr.com
Car Shoe<br />
| Fall Focus | This footwear brand, now owned by<br />
Prada, was established in 1963 by a race car fanatic.<br />
The handmade driving moccasin that launched the<br />
brand has a sole set on small rubber nubs, now a patented<br />
design in Italy. Roberto Rossellini and John F.<br />
Kennedy were the type of aficionados that took to Car<br />
Shoe in its earliest days, and today many a stylish Italian<br />
man will pair the soft leather shoe with his finest<br />
suits, especially for a Vespa trip to the office.<br />
| Key Pieces | New for the season is an ankle boot<br />
sneaker in water-repellent suede or soft vintage<br />
calfskin, with a nubbed rubber tread of course. This<br />
shoe’s rubber intersole gives it an anti-slip quality.<br />
| Where to Buy | Visit Bergdorf Goodman for Car<br />
Shoe’s collection in the U.S., or the flagship boutique<br />
on 1 Via della Spiga in Milan.<br />
| corPorate contact | Manager Valentina Danieli,<br />
Phone: 39-02-3498-1337; Fax: 39-02-3498-1377;<br />
Email: valentina.danieli@prada.com
CeSare PaCiotti<br />
| Fall Focus | When Gianni Versace and Dolce<br />
& Gabbana were in search of a top Italian shoe<br />
manufacturer, they turned to Cesare Paciotti. The<br />
same level of quality and attention to detail that<br />
attracted the top names in Italian fashion is in<br />
abundance in Paciotti’s own lines of luxury<br />
shoes. Sexy shapes, surprising combinations<br />
of materials and skillful design make these<br />
accessories must-haves for fashionable, welldressed<br />
men.<br />
| Key Pieces | Who says men are limited to<br />
neutral-colored dress shoes? This season, Cesare<br />
Paciotti offers dazzling suede and satin dress shoes<br />
in jewel tones, as well as two-tone models in handpainted<br />
trompe l’oeil. For evening, velvet and patent<br />
leather shoes and boots are opulent options. Other<br />
standout designs include outdoor boots with rubberized<br />
details on the soles and uppers, and shoes with a<br />
patchwork effect using lizard and suede.<br />
| Where to Buy | Paciotti opened its first<br />
boutique in Milan in 1984 and now has<br />
locations in New York, Los Angeles,<br />
Paris, Naples, London, Istanbul, Dubai,<br />
Abu Dhabi and Seoul, among other locations.<br />
Visit www.cesarepaciotti.it.<br />
| corPorate contact |<br />
CEO Matteo Cecarini,<br />
Phone: (212) 249-1389;<br />
Fax: (212) 249-5241;<br />
Email: matteo@<br />
cesare-paciotti.us
Dunhill<br />
| Fall Focus | Dunhill, the quintessential English<br />
brand, titles its fall/winter collection “Self Portrait”<br />
in celebration of the way men dress up and express<br />
themselves in front of others. On the tailoring front,<br />
prepare for the return of the three-piece-suit. This<br />
season its hallmarks are a notch lapel with two or<br />
three buttons, a long and lean vest, and classic patterns<br />
like pinstripes or Prince of Wales check (pair<br />
it with a dark shirt for a ‘70s vibe). The twist is often<br />
in the details, such as the suit from techno material,<br />
the crested blazer buttons in silver instead of gold, or<br />
the elbow patches on a cashmere sweater. The traveler<br />
will take to such pieces as Alpine ski sweaters<br />
(complete with snowflakes), packable travel jackets,<br />
and vests packed with pockets. Driving apparel is key<br />
to Dunhill’s history and this time it looks prepared for<br />
speed. Perforated leather, suede, shearling and distressed<br />
leather define the racing jackets. Dunhill’s<br />
color pallet consists of French blue plus khaki, green<br />
and cognac.<br />
| Key Pieces | “Motorities” iterms, designed for the<br />
driver, remain classics.<br />
| Where to Buy | This year the global Dunhill brand<br />
unveils two new flagships—in New York and London.<br />
Also visit www.dunhill.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Manager Joanna Christie,<br />
Phone: 44-020-7290-8635; Fax: 44-020-7838-8304;<br />
Email: Joanna.christie@dunhill.com
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Zegna<br />
| Fall Focus | This family-run fabric giant and Italian<br />
suiting expert is doing what it does best for fall:<br />
developing luxurious new materials for its classicallydressed<br />
man that make him look chic from meeting to<br />
weekend. At the top end, the Couture line is all about<br />
elegant tailoring with suits completely sewn by hand.<br />
Blues and grays rule for day, and suits made from Zegna’s<br />
“14milmil14” wools closely follow the body and<br />
feature higher lapels. Limited edition, hand-polished<br />
oxford shoes complete the elegant look. Within the<br />
Sartoria line, a new Trofeo fabric made of 100% superfine<br />
Australian merino wool is extremely lightweight<br />
and long lasting. It is used in two main suit styles: the<br />
fuller Roma silhouette and the slim Milano. Zegna<br />
also puts “intelligent” fabric finds to perfect use in its<br />
Elements outwear, whose coats, parkas and bomber<br />
jackets allow the body to breathe while regulating<br />
body temperature and protecting from the outside<br />
elements. New details in the pieces for fall include a<br />
natural brown color, herringbone weave and beaver<br />
fur lining. And the Solar Ski Jacket contains subtle solar<br />
cells (on the collar) that capture energy in sunlight<br />
and power all those portable batteries that one uses to<br />
run phones, music players and other devices.<br />
| Key Pieces | A silk and cotton velvet dinner jacket<br />
trimmed with a silk border and mother of pearl buttons<br />
come in burgundy, cobalt blue or midnight black.<br />
Accessories in the Couture line utilize precious, exotic<br />
skins. The Diplomat case in the Sartoria line combines<br />
goat skin print leather with solid brass hardware.<br />
This line’s classic suiting style is best represented by<br />
the gray chalk stripe suit in Trofeo fabric worn with<br />
a cashmere overcoat, shirt with subtle stripes and<br />
Chelsea boots. From the Upper Casual line, Zegna’s<br />
“Oasi Cashmere” is used in two-button herringbone<br />
blazers. Outerwear from the Elements line includes<br />
intelligent garments that adjust to weather conditions<br />
and body temperatures.<br />
| Where to Buy | Ermenegildo Zegna has global<br />
distribution in department stores, specialty boutiques<br />
and its own stores in such cities as Buenos Aires,<br />
Mexico City, New York, Costa Mesa, Paris, Kiev, Johannesburg<br />
and Auckland.<br />
| corPorate contact | Director Djordje Stefanovic,<br />
Phone: (212) 751-3468; Fax: (212) 826-6354;<br />
Email: stefanovic@zegna-usa.com
FaConnable<br />
| Fall Focus | New ownership of this Nice, Francebased<br />
sportswear brand is taking Faconnable in subtle<br />
new directions. (Nordstrom was the prior owner).<br />
Early changes include a more European and streamlined<br />
silhouette, and new luxurious fabrics. This season,<br />
the collection is inspired by the private jet traveler<br />
(the engraving on shirt buttons will look familiar<br />
to anyone who has seen the tail number on a PJ).<br />
| Key Pieces | A pure wool jacket is ideal for travel,<br />
and is made more versatile with removable vest panels<br />
plus stylish elbow patches. Suits also have their<br />
third piece—the vest—back this season, and the models<br />
in cashmere and silk blends are extremely soft<br />
and strong. Outerwear is increasing within the collection,<br />
and an early standout piece is a surprisingly<br />
light-weight shearling, which will cost about 1,900<br />
euros. The perfect garment for weekends will be the<br />
cashmere jeans with a touch of stretch, which will sell<br />
for about 300 euros.<br />
| Where to Buy | The Faconnable collection is available<br />
at Nordstrom as well as the brand’s own boutiques<br />
in such locations as New York, Miami, Beverly<br />
Hills, Madrid, Lisbon, Cannes and Paris. Visit www.<br />
faconnable.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Marketing Director Marie-<br />
Aude Barilley, Phone: 33-04-9215-8917;<br />
Fax: 33-04-9215-8885;<br />
Email: ma.barilley@faconnable.fr
Fratelli roSSetti<br />
| Fall Focus | Hand-painting and hand-sewn soles<br />
reveal the artisanal origins of this Italian family footwear<br />
company. The collection always contains styles<br />
that look perfect with a Savile Row suit, and offers an<br />
equal number of designs for casual comfort and contemporary,<br />
fashion-forward looks.<br />
| Key Pieces | For the cool weather, Fratelli Rossetti’s<br />
ankle boots keep the chill away while maintaining<br />
a classic shoe style under a suit. The company<br />
is also highly regarded for its riding boots, and<br />
exotics such as ostrich and eel make an appearance<br />
for evening loafers.<br />
| Where to Buy | In addition to high-end department<br />
stores internationally, Fratelli Rossetti shoes are sold<br />
at their own boutiques in such locations as New York,<br />
Chicago, Paris, Hong Kong, Milan and London. Visit<br />
www.fratellirossetti.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Simone Poggi,<br />
Phone: (212) 247-9299; Fax: (212) 247-9298;<br />
Email: simone@atelierpr.com
globe-trotter<br />
| Fall Focus | A new generation of traveler is discovering<br />
the 111-year-old British brand of suitcases,<br />
Globe-Trotter. The hand-made luggage manages to be<br />
extremely strong and lightweight at the same time. Its<br />
what Queen Elizabeth II chose for her honeymoon luggage,<br />
and what Sir Edmund Hilary took to base camp<br />
on his conquest of Everest. All the cases consist of an<br />
ash wood frame, cloth lining and leather trimming<br />
that is constructed in Hertfordshire. Pricing starts at<br />
$400 for a vanity case and ranges to $4,000 for a large<br />
trunk (higher if from a limited edition series). This<br />
season, new editions were made in conjunction with<br />
the hot new fashion designer Undercover, as well as<br />
Jonathan Saunders and bold print specialist Liberty.<br />
| Key Pieces | Opt for a style with a leather trim in a<br />
strong contrast color.<br />
| Where to Buy | Visit the flagship in Arlington Arcade,<br />
London, or at such global outposts as the Conran<br />
Shop, Neiman Marcus or Barneys New York. Visit<br />
www.globe-trotterltd.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Julie Agashiwala,<br />
Phone: (212) 450-0312; Fax: (212) 450-0722;<br />
Email: agashiwala-j@na.marubeni.com
harryS oF lonDon<br />
| Fall Focus | It all started with the Jet Slipper,<br />
that perfect soft leather-soled moccasin for padding<br />
around the Gulfstream in comfort and style. Now Harrys<br />
of London’s collection is filled with styles for every<br />
aspect of the well-to-do gentleman’s life, from golf to<br />
yachting to beach-combing to making an appearance<br />
in the office.<br />
| Key Pieces | The new look for the Jet Slipper this<br />
season is camouflage. The company can also make<br />
this model in exclusive fabrics, as it does for the One<br />
& Only resorts. Prices range from $400 to $600 in fabric,<br />
and $3,500 in exotic skins. Also key for fall are traditional<br />
leather lace-ups with rubber soles, as well as<br />
vintage-looking boots. The fashion-forward man will<br />
appreciate classic black wingtips with bright orange<br />
stitching and orange rubber soles.<br />
| Where to Buy | Harrys of London’s first boutique<br />
will open in London this year. For US sales, contact Julia<br />
Rogers in New York at (212) 217-2745 or jrogers@<br />
harrysoflondon.com. Visit www.harrysoflondon.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Director Alice Sykes,<br />
Phone: 44-20-7437-4366;<br />
Email: asykes@harrysoflondon.com
henry beguelin<br />
| Fall Focus | All of the accessories in the Henry Beguelin<br />
collection are cut and stitched by hand in Italy,<br />
and one can imagine the tiny man that is the company’s<br />
logo symbolizing the human element in the construction<br />
of its fine products. For next fall, three lines<br />
will dominate. Blue Omino consists of the simplest<br />
shoes and bags that represent timeless refinement.<br />
Prices will start at 98 euros for shoes and 220 euros<br />
for bags. The Cobra collection contains exactly that:<br />
black leather accessories with a real, fierce-looking<br />
cobra on it. Finally, Country Chic draws on the original<br />
design code of the brand with bags featuring shiny,<br />
vegetable finishing and such leather colors as ebony,<br />
blue and green. In outerwear, check out old washed<br />
leathers, plus soft colored shearlings.<br />
| Key Pieces | Outerwear with a natural finish don’t<br />
require a “break-in” period. Exotic skins elevate the<br />
luxury level for accessories.<br />
| Where to Buy | Henry Beguelin operates 17 boutiques<br />
around the world including locations in Russia,<br />
Tokyo, New York, Aspen, San Francisco, Chicago,<br />
Malibu and Dallas. Visit www.henrybeguelin.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Tullia Nembro,<br />
Phone: 39-02-5501-1605; Fax: 39-02-5412-3771;<br />
Email: pr@henrybeguelin.it
hiCkey<br />
| Fall Focus | Century-old, American-made Hickey-Freeman<br />
has long been the local establishment’s<br />
go-to classic suit-maker. The company’s new, young<br />
Hickey line is geared toward the more fashion conscious<br />
crowd of guys. For next fall, the collection<br />
plays into this customer’s renegade American sensibility.<br />
And you can’t miss the sense of humor here<br />
as tailored clothing, sportswear and accessories bear<br />
such whimsical motifs as marijuana leaves, colorful<br />
paisleys, the mudflap girl’s silhouette, and skull<br />
snowflakes. Prices range from $118 for a tie to $2,000<br />
for an overcoat.<br />
| Key Pieces | Bring back the vest in a fashion forward<br />
way by opting for a fabric that contrasts with your suit.<br />
| Where to Buy | In addition to US department stores<br />
such as Bloomingdales, Scoop, Saks Fifth Avenue and<br />
Barneys New York, the Hickey collection is sold at its<br />
own boutique in New York’s Soho. Visit www.hickeystyle.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Associate Brand Manager<br />
Ian Velardi, Phone: (212) 308-3397;<br />
Fax: (212) 826-3531; Email: ian@hickeystyle.com
IsaIa<br />
| Fall Focus | The Neapolitan sartorial company<br />
Isaia is opening the door of fine suit-making to the<br />
young man who is passionate about details but not<br />
a slave to anyone else’s fashion dictates. Isaia considers<br />
this customer the “Eteropolitan Man,” who<br />
appreciates both the traditional and the contemporary<br />
sides of life. For next fall, the collection focuses<br />
on comfort and is filled with relaxed suits, fabrics in<br />
blues, browns and grays, eco-sensitive fabrics, and<br />
even sartorial sneakers.<br />
| Key Pieces | Outerwear shines this season. The<br />
new take on a trenchcoat renders it in high-tech cotton<br />
with corduroy lining. And a classic wool top coat<br />
packs a punch in bright colors. Detachable fur linings<br />
add a luxurious touch to classic overcoats. The new<br />
suit jacket shape comes straight from the requests of<br />
Isaia’s celebrity clientele: the one-button peak lapel.<br />
Heed the details on the Isaia shirts: jewel buttons,<br />
and fabrics of cashmere-cotton, camel-cotton-silk,<br />
and cashmere flannel. The humble jean trouser also<br />
goes luxe this year in cashmere flannel. Supple leather<br />
accessories in the company’s trademark coral red<br />
give a bright accent to any outfit. Isaia also teamed<br />
up with Italian sneaker-maker Superga for a line of<br />
limited edition and classic sport shoes this fall. Customers<br />
can opt for the casual sports shoes in a luxury<br />
upper (such as crocodile, sharkskin, ostrich or Isaia’s<br />
proprietary Aquacashmere), or suiting material from<br />
Isaia’s garment collection.<br />
| Where to Buy | Isaia is sold at fine department<br />
stories including Neiman Marcus, and specialty<br />
menswear boutiques.<br />
| corPorate contact | Director Lauren Weiss,<br />
Phone: (212) 245-3733; Fax: (917) 591-3358;<br />
Email: Lauren@isaia.it
J.M. Weston<br />
| Fall Focus | For over a century, J.M. Weston shoes<br />
have been made by hand in Limousine, France, starting<br />
with the process of vegetable tanning the leather<br />
hides. For the hard-to-fit foot, they are a top quality<br />
option without going the bespoke route since three<br />
and seven different widths are offered per half-size of<br />
shoe. Without doubt, the collection is always classic,<br />
and its lace-ups, ankle boots and slip-ons will convey<br />
good taste from the chairman’s suite to the concert<br />
hall. This season, look for subtle designs in the uppers<br />
consisting of stitching and punched holes.<br />
| Key Pieces | Patent leather isn’t the only for<br />
evening. Pair these high-gloss accessories with<br />
classic suiting too.<br />
| Where to Buy | J.M. Weston shoes are available at<br />
specialty boutiques as well as the brand’s own boutiques<br />
in Africa, North America, Asia, Europe, and the<br />
Middle East. Visit www.jmweston.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Sales Director Dennis<br />
Dwyer, Phone: (212) 535-2100; Fax: (212) 535-8567;<br />
Email: madison@jmweston.com
KIton<br />
| Fall Focus | Naples-based Kiton creates the most<br />
refined, hand-tailored clothing that can follow any top<br />
executive from the board room to the ski chalet. And<br />
now the company is creating the perfect wardrobes to<br />
contain those precious clothes. The wardrobes, dressers<br />
(and massage tables too) are covered in smooth<br />
leather. Pricing is about 15,000 euro for a cabinet<br />
wardrobe. On the clothing front, aubergine is the chosen<br />
accent color of the season. Casual attire takes on<br />
such new luxurious details as a sportcoat made from<br />
cashmere, vicuna and silk, technical coats lined in<br />
mink (for about 5,000 euro), and riding boots. Also new<br />
for this season is a limited edition of jeans constructed<br />
from Japanese denim. Only 500 pair will be available<br />
worldwide, and they will cost about 600 euro.<br />
| Key Pieces | If you already own the Kiton suit, now<br />
is the perfect time to delve into sportswear, as the<br />
company’s fabrics, colors, shapes and outerwear are<br />
more abundant than ever.<br />
| Where to Buy | Kiton is carried in the finest specialty<br />
boutiques worldwide and also its own stores in<br />
such locations as New York, Paris, Capri, Moscow, Tokyo,<br />
Seoul, Munich and Beijing. Visit www.kiton.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Veronica Martinelli,<br />
Phone: (212) 486-5309;<br />
Email: vmartinelli@kitonus.com
LorenzInI<br />
| Fall Focus | This family-run company took root<br />
outside Milan, near Como, in 1920 and rapidly gained<br />
fame for creating beautiful dress shirts. The collection<br />
contains a few additional garments today, such<br />
as boxer shorts, pajamas and bathrobes, but the finecrafted<br />
shirt remains the focus. Subtle but thoughtful<br />
details include a tab at the bottom of each shirt so it<br />
can be buttoned inside trousers, and hand-stitching at<br />
every step of the manufacturing process. The classic<br />
Lorenzini shirt costs $385. The most luxurious line in<br />
the collection is the 1920, which is a series of shirts<br />
based on archival models, and the price is about $450<br />
per shirt.<br />
| Key Pieces | A line in the collection known as Ville is<br />
most appropriate for a fit, young customer who likes<br />
a lean silhouette with a touch of stretch for comfort. A<br />
“Tie No Tie” line, with shirts priced at $250, consists<br />
of those collars and ideally-placed buttons that work<br />
with our without a necktie. And limited editions as<br />
well as made-to-order shirts are available and priced<br />
near $1,000. Round out your wardrobe with a velvet<br />
bathrobe for $800 or a package of three pairs of boxer<br />
shorts for $195.<br />
| Where to Buy | The collection is available at top<br />
department stores and specialty boutiques in the U.S.<br />
Visit www.lorenzini.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Geoffrey<br />
Saunders, Phone: (609) 439-2700;<br />
Email: rehgps@aol.com
Loro PIana<br />
| Fall Focus | Six generations of Loro Piana fam-<br />
ily members have built the business of providing the<br />
finest cashmere and wool fabrics to discerning clients<br />
into one of the leading brands in global luxury.<br />
The company literally goes to the ends of the earth<br />
to search for the finest materials. The latest offering<br />
is its Baby Cashmere. This material is a result of efforts<br />
Loro Piana made between 1995 and 2005 when<br />
it worked with Chinese and Mogolian breeders to set<br />
aside—at the goat kid’s first combing when it is between<br />
three and 12 months old—small quantities of<br />
its softest underfleece. The exceptionally soft fabric<br />
that results—a three-ply cashmere—creates downy<br />
knitwear for fall.<br />
| Key Pieces | Baby Cashmere is used to create the<br />
softest Bomber jackets with mink lining, suede elbow<br />
patches and tab pockets. New this season is also an<br />
extra full looking turtle neck, a water-resistant Harbor<br />
overcoat, and blankets in plaid and white. Loro<br />
Piana is also expanding its accessories line with<br />
such elegant pieces as the soft weekend bag in Delon<br />
leather (with many inner pockets for devices and documents),<br />
and the PC computer bag. Loro Piana may<br />
be most famous for its weather-ready outerwear, and<br />
its new St. Anton Jacket in storm-treated cashmere is<br />
prepped for winter with down fill, a knit collar, detachable<br />
hood lined with marmot fur, inner glove pockets<br />
and deerskin details.<br />
| Where to Buy | Loro Piana opened its first boutiques<br />
in 1993 and today has more than 100 stores<br />
worldwide. Locations include Tokyo, Dubai, Shanghai,<br />
Hong Kong, Capri, Porto Cervo, Portofino, Gstaad,<br />
Paris, London, New York, Boston, Palm Beach and<br />
San Francisco. The collection is also sold in fine department<br />
stores.<br />
| corPorate contact | Manager Stefania<br />
Amfitheatrof, Phone: (212) 201-0258;<br />
Email: s.amfitheatrof@loropianany.com
LuIgI BorreLLI<br />
| Fall Focus | With the perfect hand-made shirt at<br />
its base, the Luigi Borrelli collection contains all the<br />
building blocks for a complete wardrobe with Neapolitan<br />
style. Craftsmen in Southern Italy, who have<br />
learned their skills from generations of tailors, use<br />
needle, thread and paper patterns to make these<br />
clothes the historic way. And in the newer Luxury<br />
Vintage line of casual clothing, their handmade details<br />
are carefully adding an aged effect. Pieces have<br />
a softer, more deconstructed look which fit the body<br />
while remaining comfortable. The jackets often have<br />
leather elbow patches, leather under the collar and<br />
working button holes; trouser options include jean<br />
tailoring, and shirts may include contrasting collars.<br />
Classic, sober colors are a given, but this collection<br />
also offers rich tones such as lavender and patterns<br />
like houndstooth.<br />
| Key Pieces | Don’t be afraid to play with pattern. Borrelli’s<br />
vibrant prints are joyful while remaining classic.<br />
| Where to Buy | In addition to fine specialty boutiques<br />
around the world, this collection is found in<br />
Luigi Borrelli’s own stores in such locations as San<br />
Francisco, Palm Beach, New York, Moscow, St. Petersburg,<br />
Tokyo, Seoul, Italy, Greece, Spain, Switzerland<br />
and Australia.<br />
| corPorate contact | U.S. Director of Sales<br />
David Anicich, Phone: (212) 644-9610,<br />
Email: danicich@borrelliboutique.com
MaLo<br />
| Fall Focus | At Malo, the 30-year-old knitwear ex-<br />
pert with roots in Florence, a full collection of tailored<br />
and casual clothing was recently added and attention<br />
this season falls on evening looks. Specifically, Malo<br />
re-invented the smoking jacket to re-establish a cult<br />
garment in the man’s wardrobe. Midnight blue, black<br />
and iridescent shades dominate the pieces, which fall<br />
at various lengths. The soft jackets are offset by the<br />
more linear look of trousers and shirts with pleats<br />
and knit ruches. Of course, this knit company pays<br />
extra attention to the weave of the garments, and the<br />
evening looks feature super light cashmere, mohair<br />
and wool woven into felts, shiny jacquards or striped<br />
with fur. Other details include subtle embroidery, kimono<br />
styling military style plaids.<br />
| Key Pieces | Malo fans, who own the company’s<br />
legendary cashmere sweater in all their favorite<br />
colors, will love the high-fashion style of the new<br />
evening wear.<br />
| Where to Buy | Malo’s new Milan boutique embodies<br />
the style of the company’s plans for the future.<br />
The company has 23 of its own boutiques around the<br />
world (including locations like Portofino, Cortina, Paris,<br />
Monte Carlo, Rome, New York and Aspen), and its<br />
line is also sold in exclusive departments stores. Visit<br />
www.malo.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Shawn<br />
Buchanan, Phone: (646) 747-3021;<br />
Fax: (212) 741-0630; Email: shawn@bpcm.com
MoncLer<br />
| Fall Focus | With puffa coats at its core and<br />
firmly back in fashion, Moncler is revitalizing another<br />
traditional winter coat for the coming season:<br />
the quilted jacket.<br />
| Key Pieces | This one jacket is put completely into<br />
the spotlight, and during its Milan premier was worn by<br />
100 young men standing tall in rows of eight. The shell<br />
of the new Moncler d’Angleterre jacket is constructed<br />
from English wools (produced by Marling & Evans) in<br />
gray. Moncler’s chairman and designer, Remo Ruffini,<br />
sites Bauhaus architecture as his inspiration.<br />
| Where to Buy | The outerwear line is sold at Barneys<br />
New York, Peter Elliott and Bloomingdales, plus<br />
Moncler boutiques in such locations as Paris, St.<br />
Moritz, Cortina, Megeve and Courmayeur.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Mindy Webster,<br />
Phone: (646) 336-1398; Fax: (646) 336-1401;<br />
Email: mindy@cmmediapr.com
orcIanI<br />
| Fall Focus | Men’s leather accessories specialist<br />
Orciani, best known for its proprietary “dragon skin”<br />
treated leather belts and bags, heads into fall with<br />
new classic, bespoke, and even edgy collections. In the<br />
Wild & Rock line, pale gold is paired with distressed<br />
leather, iron-colored metals give a tough impression,<br />
and French gold dresses up humble corduroy. This<br />
line also contains accessories made of “cloudy leather,”<br />
which is another skin custom treated for Orciani<br />
to a glittery effect. New for fall is the Pocket City line,<br />
combining full grain calfskin with gray cashmere,<br />
and, naturally, overlapping front pockets and zippers.<br />
The flat bags of various sizes are complemented by<br />
belts featuring small metal details.Leather patches,<br />
technical materials and polished metal studs are<br />
hallmarks of the Winter Sport series of bags and<br />
gloves. The most luxurious line in the collection is<br />
“I-Collection,” featuring belts and bag shapes (from<br />
briefs to totes to duffels) that can be customized in<br />
clients’ preferred skins (“dragon,” horse, alligator or<br />
crocodile, for example) and color at pricing starting at<br />
$500. Belt buckles are statement pieces, and are constructed<br />
from nickel or silver.<br />
| Key Pieces | Any city-dweller will love these sleek,<br />
leather gloves this winter. Pony gives a fashionable<br />
edge to a streamlined suit.<br />
| Where to Buy | The custom program is only available<br />
in the U.S., Asia and Russia. Visit www.orciani.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Mary Lawton,<br />
Phone: (212) 941-7057; Fax: (212) 941-7058;<br />
Email: mary@factorypr.com
oxxford<br />
| Fall Focus | Fine tailoring has taken place, since<br />
1916, in Chicago at the home of Oxxford Clothes. The<br />
master tailors and seamstresses at this Midwest factory<br />
cut, sew, finish and press according to the custom<br />
requirements of each suit client. The result is a perfectly<br />
classic handmade suit with a lightweight hand<br />
and a trim silhouette. Prices range from $3,500 to<br />
$35,000 for a made to measure model.<br />
| Key Pieces | Pinstripes, solids, checks and flannels<br />
will see the industrial titans through any shareholder<br />
meeting in style.<br />
| Where to Buy | The collection is available at top<br />
department stores and the flagship boutique in New<br />
York. Visit www.oxxfordclothes.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | President and CEO Mike<br />
Cohen, Phone: (212) 593-0204; Fax: (212) 593-0911;<br />
Email: m.cohen@oxxfordclothes.com
Pal Zileri<br />
| Fall Focus | Tailored menswear maker Pal Zileri<br />
brings color and pattern to the fore for fall. The Vicenza-based<br />
firm turns to neighboring Venice for inspiration<br />
of its color palette. That translates into fullcanvas<br />
constructed suits with sartorial details in dark<br />
browns with natural white hints plus accents of warm<br />
orange or tangerine. Imagine a winter sunset reflecting<br />
off of the waters of the lagoon to see the shades<br />
and textures that influenced suits in colors of smoke<br />
and ash with violet nuances. The richest colors in the<br />
collection—ruby red, vermillion and wine—stem from<br />
Venice’s famous winter Carnival.<br />
| Key Pieces | Luxurious fabrics this season include<br />
a new weave on a mohair wool base, a light flannel,<br />
and even reversible fabrics that make any garment’s<br />
interior as stunning as its outside. A suit in Prince of<br />
Wales check, overchecks or herringbone will be a bold<br />
addition to any wardrobe. The newest cut to the suit<br />
sees a shorter coat with soft shoulders, which look<br />
equally appropriate with cashmere knits. Jackets with<br />
elbow patches in contrasting colors make the collection’s<br />
most fashion-forward statement of the season.<br />
| Where to Buy | Visit Pal Zileri’s boutiques in Las<br />
Vegas, Palm Beach, Milan or Venice, or luxury department<br />
stores worldwide. Also visit www.palzileri.it.<br />
| CorPorATe ConTACT | President Luca Spano,<br />
Phone: (212) 751-8585;<br />
email: lspano@palzileriusa.com
Paul & Shark<br />
| Fall Focus | This Italian sportswear company has<br />
manufactured classic and versatile mens’ collections<br />
since 1977, and today, thanks to constant research<br />
into innovative materials and design, its Italian-made<br />
pieces are wardrobe staples for men to wear on the<br />
town, to the ski chalet, on the yacht and out in the elements.<br />
Hallmarks of the line include weather-proof<br />
outerwear and knits, and luxurious details like real<br />
horn toggles, 24K gold zippers and mother-of-pearl<br />
buttons. This fall, the Paul & Shark man will be<br />
wearing corduroy trousers, mélange wool garments<br />
trimmed in suede, “cool wool” smart garments with<br />
micro fiber details and Loro Piana outerwear fabrics,<br />
and wool/cashmere knits with zip necks.<br />
| Key Pieces | Materials research results in the Heat<br />
Jacket this season, which incorporates a Tefloncoated<br />
jacket shell with a coyote fur lining, plus a<br />
battery-powered heating mechanism within the coat.<br />
The Interactive Jacket is truly waterproof (tested to<br />
withstand a 20m column of water) and features an<br />
Ipod and Bluetooth connection. Knitwear silhouettes<br />
go 100 percent cashmere this season in the Yachting<br />
918, Knitted jacket 921 and Bretagne crewneck pullover<br />
styles. other favorites are classics with a twist,<br />
such as the peacoat with titanium buttons and technical<br />
details, motorcross jacket in rich colors like orange<br />
or red, and rubberized outerwear.<br />
| Where to Buy | Paul & Shark boutiques are in<br />
new York, Short Hills, Sausalito, Miami, the Bahamas,<br />
Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, San Miguel de<br />
Allende, and in cities throughout Asia, europe, Australia,<br />
South America and Africa. The collection is<br />
also sold at top specialty boutiques nationwide. Visit<br />
www.paulshark.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | President rachelle Giroux,<br />
Phone: (212) 765-2792; Fax: (212) 765-1394;<br />
email: rgiroux@paulshark.it
Pringle of<br />
Scotland<br />
| Fall Focus | Creative Director Clare Waight Keller<br />
is taking Pringle’s deep heritage of perfect Scottish<br />
cashmere clothing (this is the company that coined<br />
the term ‘knitwear’) in new directions by designing a<br />
full wardrobe of equally luxurious pieces. Military details<br />
sharpen outerwear this season, and purple dominates<br />
the palette to give the collection a regal touch.<br />
| Key Pieces | no Pringle wardrobe would be complete<br />
without a hand-knit sweater, which can take<br />
five days to knit. other standout pieces are a sheared<br />
velvet double-breasted blazer, slim jackets with high<br />
buttons, tuxedos with shawl collars, corduroy, and ensembles<br />
that combine teal with gray and inky blue.<br />
| Where to Buy | The men’s collection is now carried<br />
in 11 specialty stores in the U.S. and abroad in<br />
department stores such as Harrods (UK) and Tsum<br />
(Moscow). Pringle also operates its own boutiques<br />
in such cities as London, Tokyo and Taipei. Visit www.<br />
pringle-of-scotland.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant ervin ramos,<br />
Phone: (212) 246-1222; Fax: (212) 265-5379;<br />
email: ervin.ramos@mginy.com
iva<br />
| Fall Focus | The brand that has defined sexy Ital-<br />
ian yachts for decades is launching its second season<br />
of menswear, with items appropriate for much more<br />
than just the yachting life. The heart of the collection<br />
is luxury sportswear with elegant and innovative details.<br />
every piece is made in Italy, from the threads<br />
and fabrics, to simple stitching, to the more technical<br />
thermal ribboned materials. Designers turned to<br />
nylon for insulation, and used polyester and canvas to<br />
give strength to fur, wool and cashmere.<br />
| Key Pieces | The best knitwear pieces combine<br />
cashmere and leather and a touch of fur. Fashion<br />
pieces for fall are made in blues and grays, with the<br />
riva brand’s signature turquoise as an accent color.<br />
Footwear is also designed for the active man. The<br />
leather moccasin is stitched onto a rubber sole, and of<br />
course there are boat shoes, which this season come<br />
with such decadent linings as cashmere and fur.<br />
| Where to Buy | As of our viewing, the collection<br />
was available exclusively through riva’s Zappieri<br />
showroom in Milan. Visit www.gruppozappieri.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Manager Alessandra Viola,<br />
Phone: 39-035-91-0202; Fax: 39-02-700-58602;<br />
email: alessandra.viola@riva-yacht.com
SamSonite<br />
Black laBel<br />
| Fall Focus | For nearly 100 years, Samsonite has<br />
stood for durable travel bags. Its premium division,<br />
Black Label, consists of luggage and travel accessories<br />
for the affluent customer who appreciates<br />
fashion (guest designers include Alexander McQueen<br />
and Viktor & rolf); the latest design technology (new<br />
Ultralight wheelies become MP3 speakers in your hotel<br />
room); and customization (the bespoke program<br />
allows you to customize any case you like, available<br />
at the boutiques only). new for fall are the first soft<br />
weekend bags as part of “Weekend” lines. They include<br />
the classically-shaped resort bags in black,<br />
chocolate, orchid red or silver, the resort Monogrammed<br />
pieces featuring the house monogram in<br />
gray or cream, the foldable and packable Concertine<br />
in patent, chocolate, ecru or rainbow, and ergonomically-shaped<br />
Bayamo bags in black or tan.<br />
| Key Pieces | Ultimate Travel Shoe Collection combines<br />
the function of sports shoes with the style of<br />
leather slip-ons. Fashion designer Alexander Mc-<br />
Queen’s rib cage wheelie comes in chocolate this<br />
season following the success of its black and white<br />
versions. In the “Weekend” line of luggage, resort<br />
Monogrammed weaves the house’s signature into<br />
luxurious canvas and adds leather detailing. The<br />
Concertine is perfect for the shopper who needs an<br />
expansion bag that can also fold flat within a suitcase.<br />
Strong winds and desert sands inspire the Bayamo<br />
bags for men that feature saddle stitching, elemental<br />
shapes and silver metal details.<br />
| Where to Buy | Black Label luggage is available<br />
in specialty stores and Samsonite’s own Black Label<br />
boutiques in locations such as new York, San Francisco,<br />
Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Boston, Bogota,<br />
Sao Paulo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore,<br />
Shanghai, Tokyo, Moscow, Dubai, London, Antwerp<br />
and Madrid. Visit www.samsoniteblacklabel.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Consultant Mary Slevin,<br />
Phone: (917) 351-8643; email: mslevin@hs-pr.com
Santandrea<br />
| Fall Focus | The sartorial firm Santandrea creates<br />
the Milanese-style suits that bear the Stefano ricci<br />
and ralph Lauren Purple Labels, and it is gaining<br />
awareness for its own collection of tailored suits as<br />
well. All hand-made by the company’s 155 tailors, the<br />
suits reflect such Italian standards as definite hand<br />
cuts, horsehair linings, silk thread seams, and a silhouette<br />
that is trim and sober (accentuated shoulder<br />
lines, a waistband close to the body). The company,<br />
which has its own wool manufacturing facility, brings<br />
an exclusive fabric to suiting: estrato is 100% wool or<br />
cashmere that offers a natural stretch without incorporating<br />
any synthetic fibres.<br />
| Key Pieces | The classic Santandrea man’s wardrobe<br />
for fall will contain cashmere flannels, hound’s<br />
tooth patterns, pinstripes, chevrons and micro-structures.<br />
Some blue suits and jackets have a silky luster<br />
to them. Vests look appropriate with the most formal<br />
business suits. All ties are seven-fold, and shoes are<br />
hand-made in Milan at the methodical pace of two pair<br />
per week. For a more relaxed look, a natural-colored<br />
cashmere blazer is key. And evenings go glamorous<br />
with a silk velvet tuxedo in midnight blue. A new shirt<br />
debuts this season, based on archival research. An<br />
extra light fabric is affixed to the inside of the shirt to<br />
keep it looking fresh after a full day of wear.<br />
| Where to Buy | Santandrea will open its first<br />
branded atelier in Milan this year, designed by Piero<br />
Lissoni. Visit www.st-santandrea.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Ceo Luca Trabaldo Togna,<br />
Phone: 39-0721-856-050; Fax: 39-02-760-14142;<br />
email: luca.tt@st-santandrea.it
Stefano ricci<br />
| Fall Focus | Florence-based Stefano ricci began<br />
his career perfecting silk fabrics in Lake Como’s revered<br />
factories, and now his eye for perfection spans<br />
his full collection of clothing, accessories, luggage,<br />
outerwear and even jewelry. Stefano’s passion for design<br />
is evident in every collection, and always incorporates<br />
vibrant colors, exotic skins and exclusive fabrics.<br />
This fall find exclusive suit fabrics, shirts and ties.<br />
| Key Pieces | Diamond cufflinks complement Stefano<br />
ricci’s decadent details perfectly. A knit cashmere<br />
sweater is transformed into chic outerwear thanks to<br />
the addition of an orylag fur lining. A chocolate-colored<br />
shearling coat goes even more luxe with embroidered<br />
details, for about $7,000. Among accessories,<br />
every executive will appreciate the nubuck-finished<br />
crocodile briefcase with gold hardware.<br />
| Where to Buy | Stefano ricci boutiques are located<br />
in new York, Beverly Hills, Monte Carlo, Paris, Beijing,<br />
Moscow, Kiev and Baku, and the next locations to<br />
open include Korea, Yerevan, Dubai, Doha and Indonesia.<br />
The collection is also available at top retailers<br />
like neiman Marcus. Visit www.stefanoricci.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Dott. niccolo ricci,<br />
Phone: (212) 371-3901; Fax: (212) 371-3910;<br />
email: nr@stefanoricci.com
tod’S<br />
| Fall Focus | Italian footwear firm Tod’s, famed for<br />
its pebbly, driver-friendly soles, defines sporty chic.<br />
This season Tod’s is diving into its archive to re-issue<br />
its iconic laced boot in celebration of its three decades<br />
of design success. The company is also venturing in<br />
some new directions for fall/winter with such pieces<br />
as sneakers constructed in pony, patent leather, suede<br />
or technical materials, wingtip sneakers, lizard loafers<br />
and patent evening shoes. Accenting the collection’s<br />
footwear are such accessories as sueded crocodile<br />
belts, and bags made of crocodile and nylon. Influential<br />
colors are classic blacks, blues, browns and grays.<br />
| Key Pieces | expand your collection of driving mocs<br />
with a new pair in an exotic skin.<br />
| Where to Buy | Tod’s is sold throughout America,<br />
Asia and europe, and its flagship boutiques reside in<br />
new York, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Visit www.tods.com.<br />
| corPorate contact | Director elizabeth Pasternak,<br />
Phone: (212) 223-2466;<br />
email: epasternak@todsusa.com
valextra<br />
| Fall Focus | Leather accessories from Valextra<br />
are so iconic that their zippered briefcase is in new<br />
York’s Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection.<br />
Logos and brand names never appear on these items,<br />
but they are instantly recognized for their strong and<br />
sleek leather with black-sealed edges. For fall, Valextra<br />
expands its collection to offer a total look for men,<br />
from watch straps to shoes to belts and bags. each<br />
season a few new colors come to the fore, and this<br />
time oyster and royal blue rule.<br />
| Key Pieces | new accessories that collectors will<br />
covet include a tie-holder for travel made of leather<br />
lined with satin, a travel sewing kit, and belt buckles<br />
and gloves decorated with subtle diamonds or gems<br />
as a new signature look. A new long wallet features an<br />
extra panel of leather to hide credit cards—for Valextra’s<br />
most discrete clients. Want your watch strap to<br />
match your other Valextra items? The company will<br />
now offer a custom program to clients. Seek out the<br />
striking royal blue crocodile briefcase, which will sell<br />
for 18,000 euros.<br />
| Where to Buy | The full collection is sold at Valextra<br />
boutiques in Milan and Tokyo, and available at top<br />
department stories like Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys<br />
new York. Visit www.valextra.it.<br />
| corPorate contact | Senior VP Myrianne Gaeta,<br />
Phone: 39-02-9978-6000; Fax: 39-02-9978-6900;<br />
email: mgaeta@valextra.it