I love what Robert has been doing lately mixing caftans with tradition overcoats. Robert is ultra chic almost specifically because what he does is so subtle. 
Monday, February 14, 2011
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Beautycountry
February 14, 2011 at 4:26 pm
So freakin' cool!!!
:D
beba
February 14, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Wow!
He seems so lovely and wise (:
Peace and love!
tiffany.
February 14, 2011 at 4:29 pm
yeah that guy is awesome!
xo.
http://dropsofjupiterBLOG.com
Maryanne
February 14, 2011 at 4:30 pm
very elegant & dapper gentleman.
Coco
February 14, 2011 at 4:33 pm
LOVE!
Beverly Bohan
February 14, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Amazing. Just amazing.
Lisa
February 14, 2011 at 4:35 pm
I'm from Germany, so sorry for my English…
He is so cute with his long beard and his Iphone :D
I like his jackets – both of them!
They match his type.
Mary †Mur
February 14, 2011 at 4:38 pm
i love this post so much!.))*
mll mag
February 14, 2011 at 4:40 pm
beautiful pics ;))
http://magmoiselle.fr/?p=2396
Cristy and Duda
February 14, 2011 at 4:40 pm
What a polished look, love these photos
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Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 4:43 pm
I do like this unique look. He wears it well with classy written all over it.
Melanie
February 14, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Exquisite, the color palette and the details in the first picture are very refined. Inspiring, even for women.
syd vicious
February 14, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I like the detail on the first coat!
That's Not My Age
February 14, 2011 at 4:45 pm
He's got great style – and a fine selection of overcoats!
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Actually he is ultra chic mostly because he's extremely handsome. People like him look great wearing almost everything.
Kari
February 14, 2011 at 4:47 pm
beautiful. smile.
cirkles
February 14, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Beautiful pictures. Love your blog!
:-)
http://makesomedamage.blogspot.com/
poupette
February 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm
What a great eye he has
http://www.poupettebulley.com
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 4:59 pm
So sexy!
Francesca
February 14, 2011 at 4:59 pm
love love love the detail on that coat!
xoxo,
F
Le Kiss Kiss- Click Here!
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 5:04 pm
The most beautiful man.xx Timeless.
Vasilieva
February 14, 2011 at 5:10 pm
love these photos, and the colours are just perfect
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
ildaarvidsson
February 14, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Wow
LOVE Roberts style a lot!
I would like to say to him to keep up the good work :)
aaagata
February 14, 2011 at 5:12 pm
love this
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 5:36 pm
epitome of personal style!
THXSAR!
rallou theodoridou
February 14, 2011 at 5:36 pm
JUST ADORE IT
Jessie
February 14, 2011 at 5:41 pm
whata happy man! how nice.
http://wordbyjessie.com
xxjj
FLOWEREMPIRE
February 14, 2011 at 5:42 pm
TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS MAN
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 6:05 pm
ideal!
SAMANTHA
February 14, 2011 at 6:08 pm
amazing shots– his coat is very chic.
xx
http://www.dragonnfruit.com
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 6:10 pm
sorry for my ignorance, but who is he? Robert what?
Fashion Nerd
February 14, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Another amazing post!
http://joannafashionnerd.blogspot.com/
Wida
February 14, 2011 at 6:26 pm
He looks great!
Wida
Missing Amsie Blog
SAMANTHA
February 14, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Sartorialist, I just read your biography and it amazed me – you are such an inspiration to me, I have so much respect for you and look foward to your blog everyday.
xx
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Susan Krzywicki
February 14, 2011 at 6:47 pm
This echoes the earlier conversation about sleeve length. I like a shorter sleeve length on a coat – male or female. But then, the folded-over caftan sleeve doesn't seem right to me. And it starts to billow out under the coat sleeve.
This is also common when the under garment is a knit and the outer garment is a woven – the shorter outer garment then exposes too much of the underlying sleeve and it looks awkward.
He is avoiding it in these pix – but just barely. He is so pulled-together looking that it doesn't matter for the photos. He just looks great.
How do others feel about this?
Trou, .bleuebird
February 14, 2011 at 6:55 pm
I really like the protruding sleeves in the first photo.
sanmiguelense
February 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Thanks for the arrow cupid! I love him!
HStrang
February 14, 2011 at 7:02 pm
The only thing he's missing is a cigar. Thank you for your continual commitment to beauty.
Happy Valentine's Day!
-Heather
http://retaildesigndiva.blogs.com
Jerome C.
February 14, 2011 at 7:06 pm
i love his coats totally :D
Check out my florence Street fashion project on my blog!!!
http://www.themadtoter.blogspot.com
caribbelle
February 14, 2011 at 7:08 pm
I'm loving the details of the cuff. He wears it well.
Espen
February 14, 2011 at 7:12 pm
I just love that he understands to mix and match elegant garments with the rugged texture of the overcoat.
pau
February 14, 2011 at 7:16 pm
what a handsome man!!
http://www.ohmydior.org/
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Yes, please tell us who this beautiful man is..Robert WHO!
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Kaftans are one of those timeless traditional garments that look amazing on both men and women!
The gentleman wears it really nicely, I'd like to see his summer way of wearing it :)
The detail the kaftan and it trimmings bring to this look feels like it could be picked up in a few seasons, like a moving on from the folk trends.
Really inspiring!!
Love your blog for that!
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 9:15 pm
very romantic
My Heart Blogged
February 14, 2011 at 9:18 pm
I like how it peaks out, and matches the others colors in the outfit. Very classy.
My Heart Blogged
Beci Marie
February 14, 2011 at 9:56 pm
I absolutely LOVE the camel colours in the first picture. Robert is always so stylish. But I can't help thinking he'd be so drop dead gorgeous if he just had a shave!
H-ill
February 14, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Robert Rabensteiner, always impressive! I'm curious to know what shoes he's wearing in those pictures
H-ill
http://www.purplebills.blogspot.com
PrĂȘt Ă Porter P
February 14, 2011 at 10:53 pm
This is excellent. I can understand what you mean about subtly, especially when mixing in elements from other cultures. It's very chic when that piece isn't screaming out for attention.
kathrynnova
February 14, 2011 at 10:54 pm
i, personally, would much rather be lounging in a caftan and planning a brunch…. but he looks unique and quite dapper…
worldrunway.blogspot.com
Kristel Louisa
February 14, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Love his coats. I like the details of the caftans. Amazing.
Love,
Kristel
en la moda
Anonymous
February 14, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Ceci me fait penser fortement du Maroc! Genial!
kate
February 15, 2011 at 1:37 am
So many iPhones!! Ha I wonder if you have seen any rooms where every single person is there phone. I wouldn't be surprised. But seriously great photo. He reminds me of someone.
Zanele Bukani
February 15, 2011 at 1:46 am
What a stunning man, he makes these clothes look awesome! Great combination…
Istanbulboy
February 15, 2011 at 2:51 am
I just adore Robert and his unique sense of style. I am a big fan too!!! He just works it!
Istanbulboy
PJ
February 15, 2011 at 2:52 am
Bohemian, mysterious, and totally convincing.
His lack of accessories is part of the style he has created for himself. No hat, scarf, shades, and thankfully no cigar;), only his Hemingway style beard.
It ads to the impression of an adventurous gentleman. As if he were saved from a shipwreck – and given the captain's best coat.
katrina kay
February 15, 2011 at 3:19 am
fashion week means a lot of posts on this blog! i love it~
Nicola
February 15, 2011 at 3:39 am
A fantastic combination individual yet sophisticated. He is very intriguing
thwany
February 15, 2011 at 3:50 am
i hope i look as handsome as he does at that age.
Irina
February 15, 2011 at 3:56 am
He reminds me of a Russian Czar in that caftan (he kinda looks Russian with that beard too), by the way, its pronounced the same in Russian.
LĂ©onore
February 15, 2011 at 4:08 am
Very chic!
M.
February 15, 2011 at 4:21 am
Renaissance gentleman in the first pic. Love the shirt.
reigs
February 15, 2011 at 4:50 am
Very Chic Robert and keep the beard (even in summer).
A friend who lived in Paris says the Parisiennes don't like bright colours in clothes and mainly wear black. Can this be true?
Something White
February 15, 2011 at 5:20 am
Very handsome gentleman!
Next-Trend
February 15, 2011 at 5:57 am
These men are so cool :)
linda
February 15, 2011 at 6:00 am
beautiful chaos
meenal @ maison marigold
February 15, 2011 at 6:09 am
One needs a mix of chutzpah and nonchalance to carry off this unusual though immensely elegant look…Robert surely has them both!!
zeste de citron
February 15, 2011 at 7:32 am
so classy and cool :)
scandinavian standard
February 15, 2011 at 7:47 am
beautiful man!
Mens Cufflinks
February 15, 2011 at 8:07 am
The trio of Caftan,Coat and Paris is just perfect.And the smile makes it more adorable.
IS THIS IT? models review
February 15, 2011 at 8:17 am
Not totally convinced, but… unique for sure, and I love his attitude.
http://www.isthisitmodelsreview.com/
Auntie Jesse
February 15, 2011 at 8:43 am
I agree with Mens Cufflinks…..His smile makes me smile and I LOVE that beard!
Sophie Mhabille
February 15, 2011 at 8:57 am
yeah, it is so chic and original to mix caftans with classic coat <3
Anonymous
February 15, 2011 at 9:06 am
Please forgive me for my ignorance, but he is Robert WHO???
Anyway, he is a very stylish gentleman and an inspiration for everybody.
Liz
February 15, 2011 at 9:09 am
Seems, like he is from another century. Only his IPhone remembers of today`s world !
Awesome!
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Jacob Shields
February 15, 2011 at 10:11 am
I love this combo! I would have never thought of that on my own.
Liv
February 15, 2011 at 10:29 am
why not
proletarian Great Gatsby
February 15, 2011 at 11:31 am
Elegant,cosmopolitan,intercultural.YES HE CAN
Anonymous
February 15, 2011 at 12:15 pm
This man is SO handsome. The whole package.
Anonymous
February 15, 2011 at 12:57 pm
smile to kill for!
clouds
Alec OJ
February 15, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Love it!
Gene
February 15, 2011 at 2:09 pm
effortless!
http://www.incognito89.blogspot.com
Honour Pearl
February 15, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Very elegant
Anonymous
February 15, 2011 at 5:24 pm
wow! who is he?
olafgermany
February 15, 2011 at 6:20 pm
This man and his style is gorgeous. Always stylish, never too rich with a huge portion of life experience. I can wear these things directly. Where can i find a kaftan like that ?
Anonymous
February 15, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Are you kidding me with that beautiful, artful beard! How handsome…wish more men had beards…
cometa
February 15, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Kind of Nineteenth a century spirit, very elegant.
Grace Escudero - The Afeminada
February 16, 2011 at 1:34 am
Caftans and overcoats? How interesting!
-Grace
http://www.theafeminada.blogspot.com
Zuuwa
February 16, 2011 at 6:31 am
stylish men! ;)
Tara's Dolce Vita
February 16, 2011 at 8:33 am
Beautiful!!
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.com/
THE REDDLEMAN
February 16, 2011 at 11:51 am
Perfection… always.
http://thereddlemansblog.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
February 16, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Who is he and where can I find him? Gorgeous.
The Khaki Crusader
February 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm
love the top photo. inspiring
ParisandDawn
February 16, 2011 at 4:18 pm
he looks totally different from my grandpa but in someway and somehow, he reminds me of my grandpa. The vibe.
Great photo
on another note, ilove the quote.
Ines Mery.b
February 17, 2011 at 3:42 am
This is not a Caftan, this is a Jabador… A caftan is a traditional Moroccan dress for women;)
onlycoolcats
February 17, 2011 at 5:04 am
only 2 words: stylish and handsome! damn handsome:)
zizou
February 17, 2011 at 6:44 am
Gorgeous!! But this is not Caftan. This is a Jellaba. I know as i am in Morroco and that is what most men wear a coat.
Anonymous
February 17, 2011 at 8:39 am
clever!
Bora K
February 17, 2011 at 10:46 am
j'adore!
Anonymous
February 17, 2011 at 2:10 pm
I LOVE ROBERT! He's one inspirational man.
MyGirlFlorence
February 18, 2011 at 12:42 am
I love the details in the first image, it adds such an interesting element to it.
Chris Formosa
February 18, 2011 at 1:06 am
so handsome! Love his style!
http://meadcollege.qld.edu.au/courses/certificate-ii-in-business-online/
February 19, 2011 at 12:09 am
Just an awesome guy. He appears to be such a wise person.
Anonymous
February 19, 2011 at 1:25 pm
A great simple look – yet difficult to put together.
loveus
February 20, 2011 at 12:18 am
it comes with no thought. If it did it would be overdone. ox
Handcrafts by Heather
February 25, 2011 at 1:02 am
Being knee length, and worn by a man, would this rather be designated a kurta? Perhaps I am mistaken but I thought caftan/kaftan were worn primarily by women and always are ankle length.
NextCenturySean
February 25, 2011 at 1:48 am
Adore this man and his style. On my website I have a category called 'progress chic' that describes something that references the past but is thoroughly modern. I can't think of a better example than Robert's caftan/coat combo.
El coolhunter accidental
February 27, 2011 at 3:31 pm
Interesting and nice mix….
http://www.elcoolhunteraccidental.com/
CASA NOBILISSIMA
April 30, 2012 at 2:08 pm
It’s so good to see the class is a absolutely a question of age : OMD I talked about age in the fashion industry ! :)
JAMES FARIS
February 21, 2013 at 7:20 pm
He’s one inspirational man.