MSFW MR RUNWAY- GIVE AWAY

August 20, 2015, 6:45 am

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"Sharp and cool in equal parts, MSFWs: Designer turns the spotlight to the men's fashion and style for the MR runway. "

Adventurous and bold, Mr presents spring / summer ready-to-wear collections featuring strong and sophisticated designs.  Spend a night at the runway seeing stylish suits and confident classics

Here is your chance gent's to join in on the action and win a free double pass to the MR runway.  All you have to do is post a photo on Instagram or Facebook of what you would wear on the night.

Designers

Aquila, Arthur Galan AG, Brent Wilson, Calibre, Et Al, Godwin Charli Jayson Brundon, Joe Black & MJ Bale.

What to do

Follow Apmmillions and MSFWs on Instagram or Facebook

Post a photo of what you would wear on the night.

Instagram Tags: #MRAPMM #MSFW @APMMILLIONS and @MSFW

Facebook Tags: #MRAPMM #MSFW and post on the APMM page

MR runway September 3, 8:30-9:15 pm, Melbourne Town Hall 90-120 Swanston St, Melbourne 

Winner will be Announced Friday 28th August!

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Turning Colour into Style

August 23, 2015, 3:32 am

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Every form is a base for colour, every colour is the attribute of a form

- Victor Vasarely

Colour is a big part of everyone's style. I've touched on the topic before, so this time around I thought I'd put my money where my mouth is and illustrate how I put colour matching into practise. 

This is something I think everyone can try and it'll really help you discover your own personal look. The first thing I do is choose a photo, picture or painting, something that catches my eye - It could be a beautiful picture of scenery, a garden, magazine clipping, anything really. The next step is to figure out which colours are involved. Let's use the above image as a reference point..

Photos by Zoli Dinh

The colours I can see are brown, green, beige and bone (off white). They're easily identified and work well together. You can then take the colours from your chosen image to experiment with your wardrobe and create multiple outfits. 

Some combinations could include a brown jacket, white shirt, green pants and beige shoes, or you could mix it up with a white jacket, brown shirt, beige pants and green shoes. Four colours x four items = sixteen different combinations. 

Can you do sixteen combinations with these colours? 

You can see here that I've put together an outfit using these same colours; with a beige jacket, green seersucker shirt, bone chinos, brown sunglasses and loafers. Combining shades isn't as hard as it sounds.

Jacket by Denham
Shirt by Mazzarelli
Chinos by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Sunglasses by Persol
Loafers by Meermin

Who is Jared Acquaro?

August 25, 2015, 8:28 pm

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Surround yourself with good people. People who are, going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.

Derek Jeter

Photos by Chris Hacker

In 2012, I was working as the floor manager in a store and wanted to learn a bit more about shoes. Rewind to a time a bit earlier than that and I had just been given the life-changing news that I was no longer able work the trade that I had been trained in.
What does one do in times like that? Like most people, I floated on by until I was able to pick up the pieces and find myself again. 

Probably the most common question that I get asked is where did I study. Did I go to RMIT, Savile Row or a school in Milan? When I hear questions like that I know that finally I've found the right path.

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you'll know that the answer is nowhere.
I took it upon myself to study, make mistakes and learn from them. I refreshed my textile and sewing skills, shadowed tailors and tried to pick up as much as I could. If I was lacking something I'd go out of my way, to figure out what it was. Apart from continuing to learn every step of the way, there were fears to face and other challenges. 

Surprisingly my number one issue was being in front of a camera.To say that I hated it would be the understatement of the century, unless you caught me completely off guard or I was intoxicated. Kirsty Umback, my friend, and long-time photographer pushed me into doing this blog. I was very stubborn at first and didn't want my photo taken - I never thought about what would happen if I put a couple of pictures up on the internet, but we did it and got such a great response.

I don't shy or run from the camera these days, and can say with confidence that I've also learnt a lot about the world of blogging, social media and self-worth along the way. 

My advice for people wanting to get into blogging is simply, go for it! Just remember to stay true to yourself and don't let money be your only motivator. This website could have gotten a lot bigger at a much quicker pace if I'd sold out and followed the trends, but really, I think that would be super boring.

At times, it'll get hard and you may lose friends and social time. Remember that nothing is ever "free", time is not your friend, don't let the dollars tunnel you and be prepared to be fed to the sharks. 

I'm not trying to scare anyone away and if the good points didn't drastically outweigh the negatives I would have quit this malarkey years ago. 

As always, thanks for reading. You guys are a great audience.


Suit by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Shirt by Eredi Libero Milano
Tie by Breuer
Pochette by Eton
Loafers by Santoni

Oliver Sweeney - Autumn/Winter 2015 Campaign

August 27, 2015, 2:42 am

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"Our Cobbler-in-Chief was inspired by how this blend of art and technology so closely resembles the way we approach our own craft and using every aspect of photography, we’ve exposed the photographer’s world, fusing technical fabrics with classic design, for functional, beautiful objects."

Photos by Oliver Sweeney

Recently the eccentric Oliver Sweeney dropped their new Autumn/Winter Campaign for 2015. The main theme is that of vintage photography, with it's alchemical blend of science and art in which Cobbler-in-Chief Tim Cooper was inspired by how closely it resembled their own craft. The collection features beautiful hand brushed premium leathers in their blake stitched range, which showcases minimalist styles. Goodyear welted soles also feature in grain leather Royal longwing's and brogue boots to name a few with the addition of commando soles for the more off the track adventurer. 

Below I have selected some of my favourites from this collection; I love the classic styles, rich patinas and textures, to see more head on over to www.oliversweeney.com  .

Turning Color into Style - Chapter 2

August 31, 2015, 12:56 am

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Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions

- Pablo Picasso

I had such amazing feedback from the first post about turning photo colors into clothing styles, I thought I'd turn it into a series of posts. Each chapter in this series will contain a photo with three or four main colours. I personally prefer four so there are a few more options later on.

I chose the above picture because it was toned with color highlights rather than solid colors. I then inverted them and predominantly used the highlighted colors of Orange, Navy and Brown. I then accentuated them with the main color of white/bone. Remember the math of four colors and four items of clothing/accessories equals sixteen combinations.

Get creative and good luck with your combinations!

Photos by Zoli Dinh

Jacket & Cardigan by Uniqlo
L/S Polo by Zegna
Jeans by (to be announced October)
Shoes by Church's

MSFW - Emerging Runway

September 5, 2015, 8:49 pm

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A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others

-Ayn Rand

It is time for the 2015 Melbourne Spring Fashion week and I think that it's going to be a long and exciting few days. 

To start off the event, MSFW decided to showcase the Emerging Runway, featuring the top design students from both RMIT and Whitehouse. 

I always look forward to seeing this show every year, as the students can run free from trends, fashion and whatever else is "cool" nowadays. 

There were actually two different runways for both fashion courses, but I decided to pick my favourites from both shows and put them all into one post, I hope you enjoy the creativeness as much as I did.

All photos by Sebastian Petrovski

Erin Haigh – Whitehouse

Sira Sous – Whitehouse

Ivona Seklo – Whitehouse

Amber Reese – RMIT

Amber Reese – RMIT

Tiana Shalevski – Whitehouse

MSFW - GQ Runway

September 7, 2015, 2:35 pm

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"Taste and style is beyond clothes. It’s in food; it’s in quality. Working out, healthy bodies, organic food—they’re all part of the same thing."
- Ralph Lauren

All photos by Colin Gold - The Trend Spotter

Off to the MSFW Hub we go for the GQ runway and to be honest, I didn't know what brands I would be seeing only that it would be menswear. I was very pleasantly surprised when Henry Buck's popped up on the brand screen and as suspecting wasn't disappointed. Although some of the brands still to this day prefer fashion over fit the range from Henry Buck's was classic and slim fitting; slim fitting enough to be altered to super slim if needed. Harbouring off Italy's latest new up-comer Eidos Napoli and Napoli classic Isaia. Some of the outfits were styled a little sloppy, but I don't think many of the brands get to do their own, unfortunately. But at the end of the day Henry Buck's was easy to say the stand-out and my personal favourite. Other brands in the runway included Ben Sherman, Herringbone, Rhodes and Beckett, Autonomy, Bassike and Hardy Aimes.  
(To view them, Click Here)

Below are the great outfits from Henry Buck's, first one being the show standout in my opinion!

Pack Your Suit without a Crease!

September 9, 2015, 5:09 am

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The best luggage to travel with a suit

Using VOCIER’s patented Zero-Crease System, the C38 provides enough space to keep your suit essentially free of wrinkles until you arrive at your destination. It also fits in all overhead compartments and complies with international carry-on regulations.

Traveling with a suit is something that a lot of men do for business and (sometimes) pleasure. When it comes to business travel you want your suit to look its best as soon as you arrive at your destination, but unless you continuously have your suit and shirts hanging they will have to be folded. 

Some hotels don't even have an iron and when they do iron a suit is not the best idea to be a novice, but you can always hang it in the bathroom whilst you have a shower and hope that it's steamy enough to decrease your suit and shirt.

But what if you didn't have to steam, iron or press your shirts and suit? What if you could travel anywhere for however long the trip is and still have a un-creased, wrinkle-free suit? Well, guess what? now you can with the Vocier C38 carry-on bag. Not only does this amazing bag hold two suits, plus shoes and shirts, it's cabin friendly, light, has multiple pockets and nifty compartments.

The C38 has quick access zip to the toiletries bag, hanging points for 2 jackets, heavy duty wheels, non-scratch hardware, Italian leather trim, a removable centre bag and hanger plus it can also be hung from a door for easy level access. 

As you can see below I decided to put the C38 to the test and travel with it, I put a suit in it and used it like any normal carry-on luggage bag, the end result was pleasantly surprising - there wasn't even a slight crease in the suit at all.

Love what you see? You can buy this luggage back right now here - BUY
(use the code "apmmillions" to receive 10% off  until the end of September) 

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Painting with Style

September 11, 2015, 3:17 pm

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You can be creative in anything - in math, science, engineering, philosophy - as much as you can in music or in painting or in dance


- Ken Robinson

Photos by Zoli Dinh, Painting by John White Alexander (1856-1915) 

Let's shift our focus to art as a source of style and colour inspiration. 

Art, particularly paintings, can be a little more difficult to work with it can be harder to ascertain the primary shades and tones involved. What we need to remember is that while art is visual, it will evoke feelings that can be interpreted in many different ways -
what one man sees another may not.

Those little differences are what help to make our styles unique, so seeing what YOU see is perfectly fine and you'll often find that once you put your outfit next to the painting others will see it too.

I came across this amazing painting by John White Alexander and was immediately drawn to the colours and felt that I could relate to them. The browns and greens, with black shadows and white highlights fitted perfectly with an outfit I had in mind. 

This doesn't only have to be something for men only either, everyone can take advantage of their surroundings for inspiration, or it can be also an inspiration for you to dress or buy for someone else.

Black bomber jacket, white shirt, brown/olive cardigan, olive/khaki chinos and tie, inspired by using a similar background colour to the painting.

Bomber by Boss Orange
Shirt by Oscar Hunt Tailors
Cardigan by Uniqlo
Tie by Nick Bronson x Henry Bucks
Chinos by Sportscraft
Shoes by Bally

MSFW - MR Runway

September 15, 2015, 4:04 am

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“Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something!”
- James Laver

Photo by Jacob Medina

Now we come to the main event for menswear the Mr Runway. This year menswear finally steps up and into the town hall a growth I hope keeps growing as we should be on the same level with womenswear or overtake them for once.  

The brands showcasing their upcoming seasons offerings were the likes of MJ Bale, Godwin Charli, Calibre, Joe Black, Brent Wilson, Et Al, Aquila, Arthur Galan and Jayson Brunsdon. Suiting was a major player with sportswear, evening and a few resort-like styles in the mix, for me this show I was looking for the color palettes and combos the brands were using for the new S/S16 collections. I'm not going to say who was the better nor point out which brand/s were in my favourites, it's all about the colors.

Photos by Colin Gold, The Trend Spotter

Photo by Jacob Medina

Interview by The Hounds

September 17, 2015, 2:49 am

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I sometimes find that in interviews you learn more about yourself than the person learned about you.

- William Shatner

Thank you to the gents at The Hounds for flying down from NSW to photograph and interview me, it was an honor (Even though it was early on a Sunday but luckily I can't sleep in anymore). I do love interviews and the reason being is the quote above, which I think is very fitting. I learn about myself a lot and actually get to be on the other end of what I'm saying for once.  

To read the full interview follow this link http://thehounds.com.au/features/jared-acquaro-from-tiling-to-stylin/

A Gentleman's Satchel

September 20, 2015, 5:06 am

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You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset

- Tom Hopkins

Grooming can feel very unnatural for a lot of men, some guys don't even know where to begin with it. There are so many products on the market these days and  it can be very difficult to know where to begin, or what will suit your lifestyle.

Coming to every man's rescue, Ross and Shira created GentSac. GentSac is a satchel filled with premium grooming products delivered directly to your door. There are multiple choices of pre-made satchels, or you can order a custom satchel made up to your specifications after a one on one chat with the experienced team. 

Ross & Shira Owners of GentSac

Grooming has been a part of my life since day one. Coming from a family of barbers and hairdressers I was raised to look after myself. I know from personal experience that not everything on the market works for my skin or hair, and trying different products helps to figure out what works and what doesn't. Talking to the team behind the brand was very easy, I like natural ingredients and have sensitive facial skin, so being able to let them know and have that accommodated for gave me a sense of ease in knowing that I would get the right products.

Below is a breakdown of the custom satchel I received from GentSac;

                                                                           

                                                                           

Men-U Matt Moisturiser

I chose this due to my sensitive skin. I find that a lot of moisturisers make my skin oily and shiny. Going with a matte concentrate stopped the shiny skin and kept my skin healthy and not dry.  

Bossman Beard Balm

I'm a massive fan of beard care. I was never a fan of facial hair until I decided to grow a beard and I've discovered that as long as you take care of it, it's quite soft and manageable. The best balms contain natural ingredients and this one can also be applied to your nails (believe it or not) and no, it doesn't make you less manly.

Marvis Whitening Toothpaste

Toothpaste is pretty straight forward, whitening toothpaste is also self-explanatory. So why Marvis? Well for one it's made in Italy and has been around for a long time. It's also a fantastic REAL toothpaste, not like a lot of the chemical based ones out there these days.

Ponsonby Pomade by Triumph & Disaster

I saw this product not too long ago and wanted to try it out so this was my chance. It contains all natural ingredients and has a medium to strong hold depending on how much you choose to use.

Anthony Logistics Deodorant

Deodorant is a hard one for me because I dislike the ones that leave yellow marks on t-shirts. This deodorant uses botanicals and herbal extractions, which stops that discolouration from happening.

Spring time Styling.

September 23, 2015, 2:56 am

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Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style

- John Fairchild

Photos by Zoli Dinh, Studio Ninety5

When it comes to springtime style everything should get lighter; the fabric, construction and layers. Deconstructed jackets play a big part in the style trends of the warmer months in Europe and it seems like Australia is slowly picking up on this southern Italian staple. 

Deconstructing a jacket is the process of removing all of the foundry layers or insulation (i.e the shoulder padding, lining, interlining and canvas) leaving you with a shirt style jacket. Taking out all of the above makes the jacket lighter and during the hotter seasons. To keep some of the original shape, some clever tailors have been known to attach single cotton layers over the shoulders, from the front to just past the top seam - This helps because not everyone has the athletic or rounded shoulder for the fabric to drape over correctly, so by adding in this single layer of canvas the jacket will keep its shape and the fabric will sit perfectly around the shoulders and over the chest.

Linen and cotton aren't the only fabrics used in this particular style of jacket. The one I'm wearing here is a wool/silk blend and it's not uncommon to find other wool blends either. To keep the air flowing through the jacket, I like to wear either short sleeve polos, linen or cotton shirts and t-shirts underneath. This is just one of the many ways that tailors have created specific ways to keep stylish during the summer without having to dress down in a t-shirt and shorts.

Jacket by Angelo Nardelli

Polo by Uniqlo

Chinos by Hermen Menswear

Sunglasses by Bailey Nelson

Loafers by Hugo Boss

Today I Am

September 26, 2015, 5:45 pm

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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Suit, Shirt & Pochette by MJ Bale

Jacket & Pants by Ralph Lauren, Polo by Hugo Boss (all available at David Jones)

It has taken me a long time and several different guises to find my own look, and I'm often asked for advice on how you can find yours too. I've explored several different methods within this blog over the past few years, and can't stress enough the importance of following your own individual tastes, getting inspired by your surroundings and working new items of clothing in with your existing wardrobe. Personal style is all about putting your own unique spin on things.  

Despite the constant evolution of fashion, I generally stick with a pretty classic look. I know my proportions, I understand the cuts that suit my body shape, which colour schemes work with my complexion and the different patterns that I like - but I didn't always dress this way. 

Suit, Shirt & Pochette by MJ Bale

Jacket & Pants by Ralph Lauren, Polo by Hugo Boss (available at David Jones)

When I was younger I would blindly follow trends without even thinking twice. I didn't stop to consider whether something suited me or even if I really liked it. I'd simply go out and find whatever was "cool" at the time and buy it. But then I started touring around Australia with a couple of bands and started picking up on small differences in style around the country. I noticed live music punters taking band merch and ripping the sleeves off, or cutting down the sides to create something completely different. It really resonated with me and I began to suss out what I really liked.

Suit, Shirt & Pochette by MJ Bale

Pants by Ralph Lauren (available at David Jones)

I think that discovering who you are and being comfortable with yourself will make your style shine through more effortlessly, and although I've gone from a uniform of band merch and jeans through to wearing more tailored outfits, that doesn't necessarily mean that I won't ever wear a t-shirt again, only now I wear it in a different way. 

Today I am Jared Acquaro, this is my style and the way that I like to dress. Whether it be in a suit or more casually in a jacket, polo and chinos, I always walk out of my front door feeling confident and comfortable.


Thanks to Westfield and the #TodayIAm campaign, I'd like to know more about you. What's your style and who or what inspires you? 

Join in and comment below, starting with, "Today I am..."



All clothing available at Westfield 

Shop suits here
Shop shirts here
Shop ties here
Shop jackets here
Shop David Jones suits here

Where to find all the Online sales

September 29, 2015, 10:47 pm

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Fashion Lane is a website where you can find the best fashion sales from 104 online fashion stores. Instead of visiting every fashion store and going through their sales individually, Fashion Lane aggregates all sales and lists them, sorted by highest discount 
- Fashion Lane

Finding bargains is a priority for most consumers, and saving a couple of dollars has become a 'must' in today's economic climate. Bricks and mortar stores seem to go from seasonal sales through to mid-year sales and even mid-season sales in a bid to keep up with their online competitors, as more and more shoppers are buying off the world wide web. I often get asked which websites I visit when I feel like dropping some of my hard earned cash, so I decided to do a bit of research and tell you about one of my new favourites.

The internet can be like a black hole and can take you forever to find a great range of stores and then find great sales too. I recently stumbled across Fashion Lane, an online platform offering a huge range of sale items from footwear through to clothing and accessories. 

The site itself is less than a year old but has managed to amass a very impressive selection of brands and bargains. It's also very easy to navigate, simply directing you to the best website to visit to secure the sale item. You then run through the usual steps to purchase from the selected online store without having to pay a "finders fee".

Some of the menswear brands and sites I've managed to come across include Farfetch, RiverIsland, ASOS, David Jones, General Pants, Sportscraft, Uniqlo, and Woolovers. 

So where to from here? Well click this link to  FASHION LANE and find a bargain today!

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Eidos Napoli Spring/Summer 2016

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Eidos is the essences of something's being - it's idealized form - it's soul.
- Antonio Coingoli

The new-comer to the main stage in menswear, due to new head designer Antonio Coingoli, Eidos Napoli, have taken classic Italian menswear back to a classic base and spliced it with a modern take on soul. I started following them a few years back when friend Christian Kimber introduced them to me, excitingly enough Christian has now collaborated with them in the footwear department.

Eidos design garments that can be worn through the years and seasons, taking pieces from older collections and mixing them effortlessly with the newer collections. Here I've put together some of my favourite looks that inspire me for the upcoming warmer weather.

To view the entire collection head HERE

Vision Direct Australian Store

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Vision Direct Australia have opened their first ever bricks and mortar store on Bourke St in Melbourne, this May 2018. It will be exciting to see the range available in-store as their online store is huge.

Vision Direct is passionate about what they do. With expertise built over ten years of experience in the eyewear industry, they strive to provide a unique customer experience, with competitive pricing, unlimited choice and exceptional customer service at its core.

The range on their site is one of the world’s largest of authentic designer eyewear, made by the world’s best brands. There is nothing fake or lacking in the items you purchase they are 100% real and come with a 24-month warranty against all manufacturer's defects.

Vision direct recently partnered with Chester Eyewear, because of their high-quality products and because their values in terms of the community were aligned, thus expanding into new channels and opening the Melbourne store.

 

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At VisionDirect, we believe everyone should be empowered to express their individuality.

The gift of charity.

Not only do Vision Direct have the best prices for top optical and sunglass brands they also give a gift to charity with every purchase. They have currently donated a total of $2,300,000 worth of glasses thus far. When you purchase a pair of glasses, you are contributing to a great mission of reducing the number of visually impaired persons worldwide, by working with their strong nonprofit partner, Unite for Sight.

 

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Phone: 1-800-320-660

 

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How to hem pants, with and without a cuff.

May 9, 2018, 7:21 am

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I have been asked by quite a few friends and followers on specific tailoring skills I have learnt over the years.
As I think it is crazy many enthusiasts of tailoring and bespoke don't know how to sew a button on (video coming soon!), I thought I would share how I hem pants by hand.
This will save you money, and you can also put it on your skill list next to changing a car tyre.
Hope you enjoy, any questions please comment here on the Youtube video or at Jared@apoormansmillions.com.

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Pitti Uomo 94 Trends - Hats

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This Pitti Uomo 94 spring/summer edition showed a beautiful week of European weather (28-30c) every day.

As always here at APMM we don't like to run with the "media crowd" and harbour on about the "peacocks of Pitti" as it is a very small percentage of what happens at the expo; which is old news anyway, moving on!

Our comparisons, of course, are mainly with the Australian menswear market, as opposed to Europe, UK or American markets, which are culturally and fashionably different.

The main Spring/Summer trend we continually see happening at Pitti Uomo; HATS!

Every man used to wear hats on every occasion and for some reason (maybe fashion reason) here in Australia, they started to lack (bar snapback caps). But over the past few years, we have seen a return of the Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Baker-boy and Flat cap.

Below is some inspiration for hat styling during Pitti Uomo 94 in Florence, Italy.

 

 

Naked Clothing - the softest touch

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Naked Clothing produces polos and shirts of an otherworldly soft-nature through cunning techniques and processes.! - The Rake Magazine

A few years back (about 3 years) I had dinner with Gui Bo for the first time and with him was Filippo Matera; owner of Naked Clothing.

Filippo is known to many in the industry as "Mr Polo", why? Because he produces the best in the world. It is a big call to make a statement like this but why else would some of the biggest names in the industry say so?

To experience Naked clothing is not to see but touch and wear the garments. Filippo mainly works with denim but has expanded to piquet and jersey too, turning what is usually a slightly rough hand feel into a luxuriously soft product.

How does one change a fabric? well, that comes down to passion, experience and thinking outside the box. Filippo is a maker, a fabricator and in some ways a mad scientist.

Recently The Rake magazine started selling Naked on their online store and it quickly skyrocketed to their number 1 seller almost overnight.

This is definitely a brand to keep an eye out for on its way to the top!