The new Spring/Summer 2022 Collection we launched yesterday is inspired by optimism, with a fresh energy that looks forward to sunny days, happy times and an enjoyment of life itself. I started with the idea of sports and clubs to name the various themes in the collection, and to capture the spirit of sporty, outdoor activities—think […]
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Plan Your 2022 Wardrobe, Painlessly
With the new year just beginning I am already thinking ahead to spring, and whilst I may have to wait awhile to see the fresh buds on the trees in my garden, I can certainly plan ahead in my imagination. Doing so not only makes me feel well prepared, but also makes it seem like […]
Simon’s Picks: 7 Ideas for Holiday Outfitting
With the holidays firmly underway, lockdowns behind us and the desire to celebrate with our loved ones, the holiday social life seems to be alive and kicking once again. With so many good reasons to see friends, spend time with loved ones and generally celebrate the season, stylish outfitting can be a challenge when you […]
The Great Getaway: Resort 2021 Capsule
This week as we really feel the ramp up to the holidays, I want to divert our attention away from warm, cozy knits and presents under the tree to our Resort capsule. This small capsule is directed toward those of us lucky enough to be planning a winter escape to the heat and sun, perhaps […]
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Layering Up When the Weather Cools Down
This past Wednesday, September 22, marked the astronomical start of fall, which means it’s time to consider the seasonal change in your wardrobe, too. As the weather cools, I always find there is an awkward moment when your closet has remnants of summer weights and colors, with heavier clothing often out of reach or still […]
Fall Color Surprise
The new fall color palette is rich and full of seasonal tones that evoke the arrival of fall: the spices, the berries, the foliage and the appealing warm tones that welcome us into the autumnal months. It’s easy to love these colors, and one of the pleasures I had in working with the new palette […]
Italian Custom-Made Shirting Inspired by Lake Como
Since 1945 Ratti has been distinguishing itself amongst historic Italian print houses, sitting on the banks of Lake Como. With passion, creative values, and industrial know-how, today Ratti represents one of the leading Italian print mills working with global designer brands. In our latest spring collection, we have a selection of Ratti prints on a […]
Personal Touches to Essential Shirts
The years of working in this industry as a designer has allowed me to develop a keen eye in visualizing how things come together. I can pull different elements and start to create and visualize how the finished item may appear – it is far from fool-proof and I am always adjusting and learning from […]
Performance to Remember
With the profound changes in all of our lives over the last 7 months, consumer attitude and demand has undoubtedly changed and shifted. In menswear, certain broad trends that we were already seeing prior to the pandemic have been accelerated.
The White Shirt – A Quintessential Classic
This time of year, in the month of May, we normally start to feel the effect of summer happily working its way toward us on the calendar. May marks the time when graduations are over, the schools are planning to close for summer and perhaps the beginning of pool and barbecue season is around the […]