That pop of electric blue against the grey (and matching the fine stripes) is just brilliant, I agree with CasualEncountersBlog, don’t quite agree with the hankerchief…
rarely in the states have i seen a double breast fit so slim. The buttons actually help show off the proportions of his build instead of being boxy like cuts I see in the US.
If all your suits are cut so well its quite the incentive to stay in shape.
An ‘electric blue’ scarf, right?… What is that song ‘electric blue baby I looove youuu?’ oh gosh 80′s flashback :( shoot me now!
Love everything about him, except the colors, they take me back to the 80′s… or is it the combination?… maybe the hair, Miami Vice comes to mind. Oh! I’ll stop now. Elizabeth.
Love the look overall, however the scarf seems a bit overwhelming. A shorter one may have worked better. Great use of color, and the pocket square is absolutely perfection.
I usually scoff at tight waisted jackets, since most of them look to me like bad sausage casing, but in this case, bravo. And bravo for the scarf (ah, that’s not royal blue). I love the whole drape aspect of the photo, including the drape of the fellow’s hair.
The pocket kerchief annoys me, but most of them do.
it’s really incredible how the bright blue scarf really emphasizes the stripes of the suit. these are the kind of subtleties that i really appreciate of italian style. while i think italian aesthetics are generally written off amongst popular culture as sort of gaudy and over the top, this is really a quiet elegance. http://fashionuglybrain.blogspot.com/
Gosh I love this blog, truly my biggest inspiration when it comes to streetphotography! One day I hope to be able taking pics as great as those:D! Well well, I suck at taking pics and I have an ordinary camera but whatever? as long as you love doing what you do thats all that matters, huh? Happy valentines. Ciao Emy
ooohh theres nothing like a great sartorial image to make me feel warm and fuzzy the day after valentines day. first off, i love the scarf and how it adds a playful vibe to an otherwise structured look i also love love LOVE how it matches the blue threads in the suit, highlighting a detail i would have never noticed otherwise the fit of the suit itself is also impeccable and finally, as the cherry on top of a damn good ice cream sundae, the pink pocket scarf transitions this look from winter to spring fantastic find, sartorialist!
His scarf lends a relaxed look to a very structured suit. I think the bright blue looks great against the gray Prince of Wales and makes the blue stripe pop in the suit…you have to have one thing on your outfit that POPS! and a smile to exude confidence. Sure winner. Great fit!
I absolutely love this wardrobe. What a brilliant saturated blue which compliments and strongly brings out the subtle blue lines of the suit. Love the light pink pocket square that seems to match the light tones of the suit. It’s nice to see him use that color instead of one of blue.
Interestingly, from far the blue check in the suit is very subtle. When taken closer the blue really makes an impact, but yet is never busy. Your eye goes directly to the face on the italian man, it is never attracted to the suit unless you think about it… this is how true gentlement put it together.
The Khaki Crusader
February 13, 2009 at 7:19 pm
talk about total f***in sartorial domination
Kiddy Two Shoes
February 13, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Electric blue with grey is a great combination. Get rid of the hanky in the top pocket though!
Brigadeiro
February 13, 2009 at 7:40 pm
That pop of electric blue against the grey (and matching the fine stripes) is just brilliant, I agree with CasualEncountersBlog, don’t quite agree with the hankerchief…
Smnokey
February 13, 2009 at 7:46 pm
The cut is amazing,
rarely in the states have i seen a double breast fit so slim. The buttons actually help show off the proportions of his build instead of being boxy like cuts I see in the US.
If all your suits are cut so well its quite the incentive to stay in shape.
secondvurss
February 13, 2009 at 8:04 pm
fantastic-the scarf brings out the blue in the suit.
Elizabeth
February 13, 2009 at 8:41 pm
An ‘electric blue’ scarf, right?… What is that song ‘electric blue baby I looove youuu?’ oh gosh 80′s flashback :( shoot me now!
Love everything about him, except the colors, they take me back to the 80′s… or is it the combination?… maybe the hair, Miami Vice comes to mind. Oh! I’ll stop now.
Elizabeth.
Misty
February 13, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Ah, this guy looks classy. Love that pink handkerchief.
Misty
thestyleadvisor
February 13, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Love the look overall, however the scarf seems a bit overwhelming. A shorter one may have worked better. Great use of color, and the pocket square is absolutely perfection.
http://menstyleadvisor.blogspot.com
Anonymous
February 13, 2009 at 10:15 pm
what a beautiful man. the scarf is a bit loud though
missyoo
February 13, 2009 at 10:40 pm
beauty of middle age~!! Coooool~~
Deka
February 13, 2009 at 11:08 pm
flawless!!
Anonymous
February 13, 2009 at 11:35 pm
very roman polanski…
zuccotto
February 13, 2009 at 11:45 pm
I usually scoff at tight waisted jackets, since most of them look to me like bad sausage casing, but in this case, bravo. And bravo for the scarf (ah, that’s not royal blue). I love the whole drape aspect of the photo, including the drape of the fellow’s hair.
The pocket kerchief annoys me, but most of them do.
diane
February 14, 2009 at 12:33 am
You have to have a lot of confidence to wear this. I think he looks great.
Haley
February 14, 2009 at 1:35 am
I love the colours.
jana
February 14, 2009 at 3:13 am
it’s really incredible how the bright blue scarf really emphasizes the stripes of the suit. these are the kind of subtleties that i really appreciate of italian style. while i think italian aesthetics are generally written off amongst popular culture as sort of gaudy and over the top, this is really a quiet elegance.
http://fashionuglybrain.blogspot.com/
travelbug
February 14, 2009 at 3:17 am
Uh, O.K. Looks like he’s living it up.
The cut IS amazing. Every guy should go for it while they can!
soralunii
February 14, 2009 at 3:33 am
He simply looks great.
Beatriz
February 14, 2009 at 5:22 am
Ah!!! Milano….Italians have the key. He looks really great!!
saray
February 14, 2009 at 6:59 am
happy valentine’s day!
Anonymous
February 14, 2009 at 7:14 am
I know him!
Emy JC
February 14, 2009 at 7:45 am
Gosh I love this blog, truly my biggest inspiration when it comes to streetphotography! One day I hope to be able taking pics as great as those:D! Well well, I suck at taking pics and I have an ordinary camera but whatever? as long as you love doing what you do thats all that matters, huh? Happy valentines. Ciao Emy
UneFillePetite
February 14, 2009 at 10:44 am
The blue scarf makes everything =)
john benjamin pritchett
February 14, 2009 at 11:00 am
Great suit! Love the color of the scarf. It’s nice to see someone wearing such a well fitted suit.
Anonymous
February 14, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I find the unflapped patch pockets to be very unusual, on a bouble-breasted suit nonetheless. They are normally reserved for very casual sport coats.
Mz. Paulzen
February 14, 2009 at 1:11 pm
The hair style screams “confidance.” The ensemble is not overly imaginative, but the fit is fantastic and the overall look is stunning.
Anonymous
February 14, 2009 at 7:23 pm
The pocket kerchief should have been paisley or foulard, otherwise perection.
Anonymous
February 15, 2009 at 6:11 am
just for a try
Paul Pincus
February 15, 2009 at 11:57 am
great-looking!
Anonymous
February 15, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Is he too perfect?
mani
February 15, 2009 at 11:44 pm
ooohh theres nothing like a great sartorial image to make me feel warm and fuzzy the day after valentines day.
first off, i love the scarf and how it adds a playful vibe to an otherwise structured look
i also love love LOVE how it matches the blue threads in the suit, highlighting a detail i would have never noticed otherwise
the fit of the suit itself is also impeccable
and finally, as the cherry on top of a damn good ice cream sundae, the pink pocket scarf transitions this look from winter to spring
fantastic find, sartorialist!
Robert Unsworth
February 16, 2009 at 12:36 am
I have to comment because although I would never wear that scarf with the suit he is wearing–he makes it work incredibly well. I love the look.
Alex
February 16, 2009 at 3:42 am
i like the sublte matching details.
Huxley.
February 16, 2009 at 6:51 am
I adore the cobalt blue. Very cool. Very Huxley-esque. Nice to see a well fitted double breasted suit as well.
Anonymous
February 16, 2009 at 4:07 pm
His scarf lends a relaxed look to a very structured suit. I think the bright blue looks great against the gray Prince of Wales and makes the blue stripe pop in the suit…you have to have one thing on your outfit that POPS! and a smile to exude confidence. Sure winner. Great fit!
Anonymous
February 17, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Great fitting suit, scarf is a great color on him. His hair is perfect. Well done look. He looks smart and successful.
Tramdog
February 17, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I absolutely love this wardrobe. What a brilliant saturated blue which compliments and strongly brings out the subtle blue lines of the suit. Love the light pink pocket square that seems to match the light tones of the suit. It’s nice to see him use that color instead of one of blue.
GratefulOne
February 18, 2009 at 6:41 am
I think I’m in love….
PrincessSteph
February 18, 2009 at 1:53 pm
gorgeous. simply gorgeous.
Clusier
February 18, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Interestingly, from far the blue check in the suit is very subtle. When taken closer the blue really makes an impact, but yet is never busy. Your eye goes directly to the face on the italian man, it is never attracted to the suit unless you think about it… this is how true gentlement put it together.
The Clever Pup
February 19, 2009 at 11:10 am
Be still my beating heart
Bea
March 6, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I like the combination of the blue scarf and the grey suite with the small stripes of blue in it:) and a very handsome man!
Anonymous
March 6, 2009 at 8:30 pm
is his name matthew by any chance?
Paul Shrewsbury UK
March 8, 2009 at 10:46 am
This is not the way for a man to wear a scarf. Still less one so out of scale.
Anonymous
March 25, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Il vestito è molto bello…il personaggio è interessante..la sciarpa doveva essere di un altro colore…
deepsouthchickha
June 12, 2009 at 10:22 am
it's so very very perfect
i'm just in awe.
Anonymous
August 19, 2009 at 5:47 am
i love the way the scarf is such a subtle match to the suit
Ljerka-Susanna-Lukic
August 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm
PERFECT!!!
Susan,Designer&Writer
Toronto
Anonymous
August 23, 2009 at 1:01 pm
this guy looks like dustin hoffman!