i really hope he is wearing socks underneath.. otherwise i feel very uncomfortable.. green leather is always cool.. http://runwayreportx.wordpress.com/
In winter? With a coat? No socks? NE-VER. Piccioli or whoever. That’s not elegant. From the magazine The Sartorialist never convince me these “fashions”.
En Invierno? Con un abrigo? Sin calcetines? NUN-CA. Ya sea Piccioli o quien sea. No es elegante. Desde la web The Sartorialist no me convencerán de estas “modas”
He ALMOST had me and then I got to the purse and no socks. Ruined a perfectly good look. Although maybe he is holding the purse for a lovely lady that is not featured in the photo. But still – socks. Please!
This needs to be said to get the world of masculine style set right on its axis: This man, in this post, with that bag, and those bare ankles, needs to be punched in the face, and sent home to change. From the neck up, he looks like he’s packing a .45 in a shoulder holster. GREAT! Then, from the neck down, he’s all woman – a masculine woman. This man, in this photo, is a disaster.
Not feeling the sockless dress shoe thing. Not only does it look awkward and unfinished, it’s gotta be uncomfortable in brogues. Loafers, sure but not a proper lace up shoe. It looks unfinished to the point of absentmindedness – like walking around with an open fly!
No socks with sandals, yes, otherwise please make it stop. Those shoes will rub. Like many commenters here – I reckon time’s up, again. The bag is nice in itself, but … I’m too conservative. Seems overall Milan always no. 1, though.
As an italian woman with some experience in fashion I must desagree with this style. It’s like watching a man who dreeses like a woman who dresses like a man.
The coat is a little big, the clutch is a little feminine. and first of all: the socks!
Loafers in summer time with no socks are okay. But a man who doesn’t wear socks, in winter and with elegant shoes, is a “TRY-TO-HARD” fashionista.
When you go to Pitti you can spot the italian “rappresentanti” by their try-to-hard attitude to follow fashion instead of weariing what is best for their age, or better, for their body line.
What we should learn from this is that a man looking as slick and well presented as this, and most never are STILL can’t pull off a murse. Stop the man-bag murse madness.
I’m sorry, but I feel that brogues without socks is (are?) a bit pretentious. We see it a lot here and I think it’s just become self-consciously too cool.
It really appalls me how on what I would consider a forward-thinking and open-minded forum, people have such tasteless, misguided and purely hateful remarks. I come to this site, admire the pictures, watch the videos and take part in the discussions as a sort of getaway from the (mostly) overly-stereotyped, close minded and intolerant American society I am exposed to on a regular basis. So when I come on here and see the multitude of sexist, baseless and purely worthless criticisms thrown out at a person due to him carrying what is perceived by others as a “feminine” bag, or him not wearing socks, I am just ashamed and disappointed.
You are all better than this. You are all better than the greasy T-shirt and baggy jean wearing “men” whom I was so accustomed to seeing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for 7 years.
Let the man what ever the hell he wants to wear! There is no need to tear him down based on something you don’t agree with. Furthermore, you should take into consideration the overall “picture” that is displayed here, not just a few discrepancies that you may notice. What makes this image work is how well this man injects these expensive fabrics and his formal attire with a bit of casual fun. What I think is so refreshing about this picture is that it drops some much needed foreshadowing of a season to come. There is just enough casual cool (no socks) and colorful playfulness (the forest green clutch bag) amidst the sobriety of the winter palette he employs to indicate that Spring is fast approaching.
Mr. Schuman, thank you for what you do: Bringing a little bit a hope to a man disillusioned by the inadequacies of his society, one picture at a time.
@Niccotina – totally agree, especially on the -rappresentanti italiani- that try too hard at Pitti. LOL!
Have nothing against the no-sock look so popular today, even with lace up oxfords like these, but not in the winter! And that green bag with a full black outfit doesnt do it, he should play more with some more colour in the outfit (black suit-tie white shirt yaaawwwns me to death) and THEN add a green bag.
That is coolness. It is rock n roll. Gentleman rock n roll. Reminds me a bit of of Bryan Ferry. But there is a crack. His posture is so fragile. He bends his back he angles his foot. If we could only see his eyes….
(maybe he is worried about what the crowed thinks about his “no socks” day)
Kristijonas I think you are confused. We speak about fashion. Personally I don´t know Mr. Piccioli. There is not something against him but we can express our opinion about his clothes in a web about fashion.
My opinion, a man without socks in winter is ridiculous, not him, only the way that he (don´t) wear his socks. Ok?
He looks smart, that’s a lovely coat. but they’re right, he’d look smarter with socks. Naked ankle is just distracting, cuts the line of his leg off short and to me, always looks uncomfortable in formal clothing/shoes. Save it for the coast or the very young.
I’m not sure why it would be OK for a woman to wear a short skirt with open-tie, backless heels, and no stockings in the winter, but not OK for a man to wear long trousers, shoes that cover his feet, and no socks in the winter. I guess we expect women to be shivering and fragile and men have to wear socks even if his feet are warm in heavy shoes.
Natasha Fatah
February 24, 2012 at 4:03 pm
What a beautiful suit.
xoxo
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
Antonia at Swedish Love Affair
February 24, 2012 at 4:04 pm
What a great style! A clutch and no socks – love it.
Olena
February 24, 2012 at 4:13 pm
i really hope he is wearing socks underneath.. otherwise i feel very uncomfortable.. green leather is always cool.. http://runwayreportx.wordpress.com/
Mimi
February 24, 2012 at 4:27 pm
LOVE the green boxy bag and the fact that there are no socks in the shoes, sexy ;)
Tinacious.Me
February 24, 2012 at 4:28 pm
the forest green clutch is gorgeous!
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Stephanie
February 24, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Lovely !!! He really looks great!!!
xxx
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Serdane
February 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm
I love this black look ! Fashion shadow
http://www.younglington.wordpress.com
William Makollee
February 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm
This bag is amazing right????!
http://exaltthearts.blogspot.com/
Lauren@Styleseer
February 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Oh so Italian! I love his dark green man-purse.
The Styleseer
http://styleseer.blogspot.com
Javier
February 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm
In winter? With a coat? No socks? NE-VER. Piccioli or whoever. That’s not elegant. From the magazine The Sartorialist never convince me these “fashions”.
En Invierno? Con un abrigo? Sin calcetines? NUN-CA. Ya sea Piccioli o quien sea. No es elegante. Desde la web The Sartorialist no me convencerán de estas “modas”
monkeyshines
February 24, 2012 at 4:40 pm
amazing bag!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
Jaygo
February 24, 2012 at 4:41 pm
I’m scrolling down from the top of the picture thinking- ho hum – then those feet! Witty guy.
Boxer's Adventures
February 24, 2012 at 5:09 pm
The distinctiveness of his stance is what makes the suit.
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Charlotte
February 24, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Love the clutch!
http://fashionbrunette.blogspot.com
Natalie
February 24, 2012 at 5:20 pm
I don’t know if you can ever say this of a mans style but he looks so chic…
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Name*
February 24, 2012 at 5:26 pm
What an adorable man bag – and those ankles – love.
Laura
February 24, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Hope I’d see through your eyes!!!
I posted something on you The Sartorialist on my blog….thanks for being COOL!!! http://www.fashionlessons.co/2012/02/about-cool-people-in-fashion.html
ETC...
February 24, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Great look, love the details…
ETC…
http://www.eatontradingcompany.com
Madara
February 24, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Very classic and elegant but with nice touch of green (amazing bag)
http://www.madarafreimane.blogspot.com
Heather Strang
February 24, 2012 at 5:41 pm
He ALMOST had me and then I got to the purse and no socks. Ruined a perfectly good look. Although maybe he is holding the purse for a lovely lady that is not featured in the photo. But still – socks. Please!
Thanks Sartorialist – you are the best!
xoHeather
The Styllustrator
February 24, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Elegantissimo!
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CBC
February 24, 2012 at 6:01 pm
PPP photo is perfecto! until i see his bare ankle…and his slightly bent knee….reminds me of Anna’s knee
IS THIS IT? models review
February 24, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Ok, but… personally without long socks I simply feel nacked… :)
http://www.isthisitmodelsreview.com/
Jojo
February 24, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Is his leg broken? Because the knee is definitely in the wrong place otherwise.
J
February 24, 2012 at 7:14 pm
This needs to be said to get the world of masculine style set right on its axis: This man, in this post, with that bag, and those bare ankles, needs to be punched in the face, and sent home to change. From the neck up, he looks like he’s packing a .45 in a shoulder holster. GREAT! Then, from the neck down, he’s all woman – a masculine woman. This man, in this photo, is a disaster.
Jane Alisa
February 24, 2012 at 7:15 pm
What a fabulous outfit, I love his green bag.
Http://janealisa.tumblr.com
Lar
February 24, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I will never………….ever………….understand the aesthetic of the bare ankle in dress shoes with dress trousers.
Bohemian Style
February 24, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Love the sockless look.
Dave
February 24, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Maybe not the popular reaction, but it’s mine: grown-up adult men wear socks.
ptb
February 24, 2012 at 9:07 pm
OK, folks, the sockless thing with a suit is over. It’s been done. It’s no longer fresh or clever — it’s ridiculous.
*sP
February 24, 2012 at 9:11 pm
flirtin’ with the feminine. ooooohhhh!
CBC
February 24, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Jojo u r very funny lol
CBC
February 24, 2012 at 9:31 pm
sooo funny these comment lol if he comes to ny wear socks and dump that clutch!!
LIZPR
February 24, 2012 at 9:49 pm
OOOH!
Too cool for words!!!!
http://www.lizpr.com
Jeff Musa
February 24, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Not feeling the sockless dress shoe thing. Not only does it look awkward and unfinished, it’s gotta be uncomfortable in brogues. Loafers, sure but not a proper lace up shoe. It looks unfinished to the point of absentmindedness – like walking around with an open fly!
David
February 24, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Shark…jumped. Buy some socks.
Suzanne Nelson
February 24, 2012 at 11:11 pm
The bag is great but I’m so over no socks with dress shoes…
une chatte grise
February 25, 2012 at 12:36 am
@ J: I find your contention that a man who doesn’t meet your idea of masculinity “needs to be punched in the face” both appalling and flat-out scary.
Cristián Pavez DĂaz
February 25, 2012 at 2:05 am
Love the way he carries a clutch. I wished I had that sort of personality.
Greetings from Santiago, Chile.
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Richard
February 25, 2012 at 2:11 am
No socks with sandals, yes, otherwise please make it stop. Those shoes will rub. Like many commenters here – I reckon time’s up, again. The bag is nice in itself, but … I’m too conservative. Seems overall Milan always no. 1, though.
LaBella Luxe
February 25, 2012 at 2:28 am
I love his style! Great coat and shoes!
Ana
February 25, 2012 at 2:30 am
The socks are missing…sorry, but I don’t like to see shoes without socks in winter, on anyone…
Johnny
February 25, 2012 at 3:21 am
No socks???? Why?
bonnie, clyde and marni
February 25, 2012 at 3:52 am
he looks amazing!!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.com/
niccotina
February 25, 2012 at 4:16 am
As an italian woman with some experience in fashion I must desagree with this style. It’s like watching a man who dreeses like a woman who dresses like a man.
The coat is a little big, the clutch is a little feminine. and first of all: the socks!
Loafers in summer time with no socks are okay. But a man who doesn’t wear socks, in winter and with elegant shoes, is a “TRY-TO-HARD” fashionista.
When you go to Pitti you can spot the italian “rappresentanti” by their try-to-hard attitude to follow fashion instead of weariing what is best for their age, or better, for their body line.
Giulia
February 25, 2012 at 4:35 am
What a great heir of his master! Sober, mysterious, but that knows when to add a special detail like the bag..perfect.
http://www.forgetaboutfashions.blogspot.com
vicky
February 25, 2012 at 4:44 am
WOW! what a strong style!
Sarah Jayne @ Goldmine Trash
February 25, 2012 at 5:28 am
Fancy!
macfer
February 25, 2012 at 5:31 am
lovee his bag!! the picture is really nice!!
http://refreshingmywardrobe.blogspot.com/
http://refreshingmywardrobe.blogspot.com/
Ryan
February 25, 2012 at 5:40 am
Top half of what he’s wearing is great,
bottom half is not so good… maybe in the summer, but on a cold winters day
in the city it doesn’t make sense.
http://ryancardiff.blogspot.com/
Mario
February 25, 2012 at 7:03 am
Fantastic look! Love the green bag, pants and shoes :)
http://tweedties.blogspot.com
Kate
February 25, 2012 at 7:59 am
I don’t care much for wearing socks either.
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
MonsieurMauro
February 25, 2012 at 10:16 am
Love his bag! Nice “touche de couleur”.
MM
cenerentola
February 25, 2012 at 10:26 am
j’adore…….
Quigley
February 25, 2012 at 10:36 am
It’s not a purse! It’s European! ; )
Bob
February 25, 2012 at 11:46 am
What we should learn from this is that a man looking as slick and well presented as this, and most never are STILL can’t pull off a murse. Stop the man-bag murse madness.
Bob
LA
Nastya Said
February 25, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I think I love Italians
http://nastya-said.blogspot.com/
Marcel Da Chump
February 25, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Insouciantly sockless…secure in his masculinity…sharp.
Grey Fox
February 25, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I’m sorry, but I feel that brogues without socks is (are?) a bit pretentious. We see it a lot here and I think it’s just become self-consciously too cool.
Grey Fox – a man searching for style in middle age
http://www.greyfoxblog.com
Kristijonas
February 25, 2012 at 1:54 pm
It really appalls me how on what I would consider a forward-thinking and open-minded forum, people have such tasteless, misguided and purely hateful remarks. I come to this site, admire the pictures, watch the videos and take part in the discussions as a sort of getaway from the (mostly) overly-stereotyped, close minded and intolerant American society I am exposed to on a regular basis. So when I come on here and see the multitude of sexist, baseless and purely worthless criticisms thrown out at a person due to him carrying what is perceived by others as a “feminine” bag, or him not wearing socks, I am just ashamed and disappointed.
You are all better than this. You are all better than the greasy T-shirt and baggy jean wearing “men” whom I was so accustomed to seeing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for 7 years.
Let the man what ever the hell he wants to wear! There is no need to tear him down based on something you don’t agree with. Furthermore, you should take into consideration the overall “picture” that is displayed here, not just a few discrepancies that you may notice. What makes this image work is how well this man injects these expensive fabrics and his formal attire with a bit of casual fun. What I think is so refreshing about this picture is that it drops some much needed foreshadowing of a season to come. There is just enough casual cool (no socks) and colorful playfulness (the forest green clutch bag) amidst the sobriety of the winter palette he employs to indicate that Spring is fast approaching.
Mr. Schuman, thank you for what you do: Bringing a little bit a hope to a man disillusioned by the inadequacies of his society, one picture at a time.
Dave
February 25, 2012 at 2:31 pm
I will never understand why there’s so much anti-man-bag prejudice? They’re practical and look great. Where else am I supposed to put all my stuff?
fashionablecollections
February 25, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Loving his bag.
Collections
FashionUm
February 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm
What to say here? Really fashionly outfit there. Not just a regular suit – I like it!
—
http://www.FashionUm.com
Show Your Outfit !
Andrea
February 25, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Love the pop of green
http://alongcamesomechatter.blogspot.com/2012/02/green-light-go.html
Underemployed
February 25, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I know you just did a whole thing about the barefoot-in-shoes phenomena, but I still think it looks dumb. Love the shades, though.
Mr Kane
February 25, 2012 at 7:11 pm
He looks great! love this bag!
Hugs
JK || http://mrkanerule.blogspot.com
claudio
February 26, 2012 at 4:18 am
@Niccotina – totally agree, especially on the -rappresentanti italiani- that try too hard at Pitti. LOL!
Have nothing against the no-sock look so popular today, even with lace up oxfords like these, but not in the winter! And that green bag with a full black outfit doesnt do it, he should play more with some more colour in the outfit (black suit-tie white shirt yaaawwwns me to death) and THEN add a green bag.
Corina
February 26, 2012 at 6:55 am
That is coolness. It is rock n roll. Gentleman rock n roll. Reminds me a bit of of Bryan Ferry. But there is a crack. His posture is so fragile. He bends his back he angles his foot. If we could only see his eyes….
(maybe he is worried about what the crowed thinks about his “no socks” day)
CBC
February 26, 2012 at 7:39 am
I love no socks I love bags……this said….this is a funny shot…
jarrell
February 26, 2012 at 1:21 pm
What type of coat is that?
http://stephens-school-life.blogspot.com/
Javier
February 26, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Kristijonas I think you are confused. We speak about fashion. Personally I don´t know Mr. Piccioli. There is not something against him but we can express our opinion about his clothes in a web about fashion.
My opinion, a man without socks in winter is ridiculous, not him, only the way that he (don´t) wear his socks. Ok?
Jen
February 26, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Ha! Love this sockless;)
FOUREYES
February 26, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Love the clutch!
ryanchang
February 26, 2012 at 9:47 pm
coat’s drape is awesome!
meg
February 26, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Does anyone have any idea what bag that is?
J
February 26, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Niccotina has it right: would look less ridiculous with socks. And, why is the jacket so long?
CBC
February 27, 2012 at 12:21 am
these comments of this photo r sooo funny i am lol….a comedic script
Steve
February 27, 2012 at 5:42 am
Very cool!
But maybe go more out there like with these!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251006265703?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_10204wt_1189
jas
February 27, 2012 at 8:59 am
sort of jealous of his clutch
http://jas-tidbits.blogspot.com/
Nonplussed
February 27, 2012 at 10:14 am
He looks smart, that’s a lovely coat. but they’re right, he’d look smarter with socks. Naked ankle is just distracting, cuts the line of his leg off short and to me, always looks uncomfortable in formal clothing/shoes. Save it for the coast or the very young.
Donny
February 27, 2012 at 10:27 am
The whole no sock thing… all I can think of is sweaty feet slipping around in the leather and blisters on the heel. Can’t go there.
Patrick
February 27, 2012 at 11:42 am
I’m not sure why it would be OK for a woman to wear a short skirt with open-tie, backless heels, and no stockings in the winter, but not OK for a man to wear long trousers, shoes that cover his feet, and no socks in the winter. I guess we expect women to be shivering and fragile and men have to wear socks even if his feet are warm in heavy shoes.
koolphoto
February 27, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Elegant man!…Amazing bag.
http://www.fotoestudio.es
Mikey B.
February 27, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I have been having fun with funky socks for most of this winter, but seeing this picture makes want to peel them off right now!
Eugenio
February 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Mai senza calze!
Alan Hug
February 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Nice bag!
Nuno
February 28, 2012 at 8:14 am
Impressive, but… did he forgot the socks?
peter evans
March 1, 2012 at 12:16 pm
It’s all about no socks
streeeeeeet styleeeeeeeee
http://www.sendaraven.blogspot.com
antique engagement rings
March 1, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Love that he doesnt have socks!
monica
May 4, 2012 at 9:50 am
to odd for me..no socks and a lady’s bag..
But the picture is beautiful as usual