well, ive been in milan for 2 weeks this summer and young people dress horribly there. eurotrash would be an understatement. the only people with a great style are older men but the dominating street look was my biggest dissapointment ever.
I will be in London next week and I am looking for a nice men’s overcoat, maybe an overjacket is a better term, covert jacket I have seen used. Buttons all the way up to the collar, knee length at most. Are these being shown yet or is it too early, and if so, where?
Something about this guy’s overall demeanor says ‘hobo’ to me. A handsome, fashionable hobo to be sure, but he looks like he just woke up from a nap on a nearby bench. Probably just an awkward hobo moment.
i had to go back and look at him again — so sue me, i’m only human — and eventually noticed that there were other people in the photo as well, every single one of them looking very good indeed. there is an attitude about them that implies that that’s just the way it is, capice?
Why is everyone going crazy over the turned up jeans and sneakers? Number 1: People have worn their jeans that way before [think Marlon Brando in the Wild One] Number 2: Just because not eveyone wears their jeans that way doesn’t make it any less. He’s doing what he wants good on him not copying everyone with their little tapered legs. Number 3: not everyone wants to wear hard dress shoes. Sneakers are hip and comfortable get a clue
Thanks for the great blog – so interesting to see people on the street. Your mix and your eye are fabulous. Here’s my new theory — I think your work is inspiring people to dress better, in the hope of appearing on your blog. Like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle applied to fashion – the act of observing changes the behaviour of the observed! Keep up the great work!
Jill… you’re so right. Last month I dressed up and stalked the streets of Manhattan hoping to be caught by the Sartorialist’s camera, but alas my efforts were in vain…
if you’re not cuffing unwashed denim, what are you cuffing? does anyone else think we are going to start seeing a lot more black and blue combinations? i can’t even remember why that got labeled as a no-no thing so long ago.
ben
September 25, 2006 at 4:29 am
he look great love the turn up of the jean and the subtle check in the jacket
brigitte
September 25, 2006 at 6:35 am
so you are here now… let’s meet if you have time..
I have a blog about milan..
Kristi-Lea
September 25, 2006 at 6:43 am
mmm the men in milano never seem to dissapoint me!
Jeremy Lagrange Gryffoyn
September 25, 2006 at 7:01 am
What sneakers are those?
Anonymous
September 25, 2006 at 7:46 am
MORE MILANESE MEN PLEASE!!!!
Butch
September 25, 2006 at 7:47 am
Nice palette: small but pleasing tonal variations. Pants are a little too stiff for cuffs like those, though….
vorono
September 25, 2006 at 8:14 am
well, ive been in milan for 2 weeks this summer and young people dress horribly there. eurotrash would be an understatement. the only people with a great style are older men but the dominating street look was my biggest dissapointment ever.
Anonymous
September 25, 2006 at 8:29 am
I will be in London next week and I am looking for a nice men’s overcoat, maybe an overjacket is a better term, covert jacket I have seen used. Buttons all the way up to the collar, knee length at most. Are these being shown yet or is it too early, and if so, where?
you can email me at zonsplace@charter.net
Thanks
Anonymous
September 25, 2006 at 9:08 am
Those sneakers are terrible! This man lives in Milan, for goodness sake. Can he not find some decent shoes?
He must have forgotten “bella figura” that day.
Tamberk
September 25, 2006 at 9:25 am
Milano+men=mmmm!!!!
Anonymous
September 25, 2006 at 9:34 am
not feelin those turn ups.
the guy in the red trousers and funky shoes looks more stylish
PJS
September 25, 2006 at 10:04 am
I didn’t realize we were doing this with our cuffs again…
Rafe
September 25, 2006 at 10:45 am
I’m loving this navy and black combination. Saw it quite a bit in my recent trip as well.
Jonathon
September 25, 2006 at 10:55 am
I agree with Ben — I really think he pulls the whole look together very well.
Maria
September 25, 2006 at 11:38 am
The hair again! Great personality in the hair, that is one fashion statenment that makes some people on that side of the globe unique.
Anonymous
September 25, 2006 at 11:38 am
Something about this guy’s overall demeanor says ‘hobo’ to me. A handsome, fashionable hobo to be sure, but he looks like he just woke up from a nap on a nearby bench. Probably just an awkward hobo moment.
George G
September 25, 2006 at 12:16 pm
I think cuffs are perfect on unwashed denim. I find them ill-advised on anything but. Now rolled pants hems, that’s a different story.
Dreamer
September 25, 2006 at 12:32 pm
Even the pizza delivery guys are hot in Milan???
Mathieu
September 25, 2006 at 12:38 pm
aren’t those the Dior Homme low/silver sneakers by HSlimane? I love them-
Sartorialist I always enjoy your photos, keep them coming :)
positively the same dame
September 25, 2006 at 1:47 pm
i had to go back and look at him again — so sue me, i’m only human — and eventually noticed that there were other people in the photo as well, every single one of them looking very good indeed. there is an attitude about them that implies that that’s just the way it is, capice?
hoi polloi
September 25, 2006 at 3:49 pm
Why is everyone going crazy over the turned up jeans and sneakers? Number 1: People have worn their jeans that way before [think Marlon Brando in the Wild One] Number 2: Just because not eveyone wears their jeans that way doesn’t make it any less. He’s doing what he wants good on him not copying everyone with their little tapered legs. Number 3: not everyone wants to wear hard dress shoes. Sneakers are hip and comfortable get a clue
Anonymous
September 25, 2006 at 3:55 pm
Oh yes!
The-E-Babes
September 25, 2006 at 4:25 pm
I like the combination of smartly pulled together with a touch of dishevel…a little rough around the edges. I bet he has an interesting story.
Jill
September 25, 2006 at 4:29 pm
Thanks for the great blog – so interesting to see people on the street. Your mix and your eye are fabulous. Here’s my new theory — I think your work is inspiring people to dress better, in the hope of appearing on your blog. Like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle applied to fashion – the act of observing changes the behaviour of the observed! Keep up the great work!
EMNH
September 25, 2006 at 5:35 pm
Paninaro all grown up.
Zaydoun
September 25, 2006 at 6:51 pm
Jill… you’re so right. Last month I dressed up and stalked the streets of Manhattan hoping to be caught by the Sartorialist’s camera, but alas my efforts were in vain…
Gemstone
September 25, 2006 at 10:26 pm
oooh… he looks so great! This look works for me. Unexpected. I love that he doesn’t look like anyone else on the street.
Tamberk
September 25, 2006 at 11:05 pm
JILL-
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!
SINCE SARTO HAS COME INTO MY LIFE, IT HAS MADE ME WANT TO DRESS UP AND HAVE MORE FUN WITH FASHION!
Anonymous
September 26, 2006 at 12:22 am
uhhhh why do you think he looks good?
savvylondon
September 26, 2006 at 5:41 am
the cuffed denim seems so italian.
Anonymous
September 26, 2006 at 5:56 am
nothing wrong with turn ups, just that his are terrible. and the sneakers naff, they aint so hip anymore either, they are played out! get with it!
Anonymous
September 26, 2006 at 10:20 am
Those sneakers would look good under my bed . . . .
JA Firebrand
September 26, 2006 at 10:28 am
Nice, nice – a bit of Milanese attitude with each touch; the hair, the roll up cuff, etc. Call it hobo chic if you like but he is pretty hot.
Anonymous
September 26, 2006 at 10:57 am
if you’re not cuffing unwashed denim, what are you cuffing? does anyone else think we are going to start seeing a lot more black and blue combinations? i can’t even remember why that got labeled as a no-no thing so long ago.
Crash
September 27, 2006 at 5:34 pm
Is it just me, or does it seam that he was in 2 minds?
Waist up does not gel with waist down…
Maybe I’m old fashion, but there is a time for sneakers & now is not the time…