The Sartorialist

Is this a capture of a fashion shoot or just a very classy happy accident?

The jacket is well-cut aroud the body although a bit too short to my taste and the trousers are simply too long. But what I like least is the way the tie is knotted – such a bland, straight knot is just boring.

I hate to say it, but the cigarette smoke makes the shot.

What a catch…eye contact in mid- stride. chic and masculine, with no clutter of a bag. Seems to be that perfect time of day when work is done and dinner/drinks are decided by the patio with most remaining rays of sun. Great Menswear…

is stefano the most featured person in your block, sart ?
well, not that he wouldn´t deserve it…

This might be my second comment here…I just liked the shot that much…even considered making it my destop wallpaper.

I like it. The suit, the fit, the tie’s know. I like it all. It fits.

I think this shot is made by how the subject and the people around him are caught in the shot. As if they all callborated together and had prior knowledge of the moment to make it happen. Even the other people in the shot seem to be interesting subjects themselves.

what lucky – and cinematically stylish, happenstance!

Fantastic shot. The gentleman looks great but the photo makes me want to know more about the woman. I can hear the soundtrack to this shot in my head! Great work.

Notice the interesting fabric of the shirt, it is not even a plaid but it has some tiny squares about it. I like the suit, and I like the shoes, which are somewhat pointy without the extremes we have seen in the last couple of years. And yes, the cigarette smoke makes the pic. Jorge from W Palm Beach

“…and… action!”

Amazing shot!

Wow, great shot!!

love the photo! great shot.

The italian james bond opening sequence. James Bond: You Can Never Get Enough of a Black Suit and Blue Tie Combo. Probably the longest movie title ever. Pretty cool photo. The guy is just standing there with no care of the action around him. Looking calm and cool waiting for the villain’s next move with his mission in his hand.

Probably one of the most amazing photographs I’ve ever seen. And I spend hours looking through fashion photographs everyday. WOW! Just…WOW!

what a SHOT!

great shot mr sartorialist.

where can i find such a headband?

Stefano looks like a soldier on the field of battle…

This is from my fantasy world, where everyone is really well dressed.

The composition of the photo really is top-notch – the juxtaposition, layering truly communicate the ‘scene.’ It does look posed, except that the gent’ in the center isn’t posing at all. In fact he has a distinctively ‘unmodel-like’ expression on his face.

I enjoy this photo for its depth, but don’t prefer the suit for the same reasons diederik noted. The jacket is a wee short, the pants a wee long, and the tie a wee bit “i-found-this-at-a-thrift-shop.”

Another thought on the tie – I’m a fan of patterns and overlaying possibly conflicting patterns (on shirt/tie), but I’ve always heard the patterns ought to be of different scale (if your shirt has a large windowpane pattern, your tie ought to have a smaller, repeated pattern). Since the shirt and tie both have a similarly sized patterns, it appears kind of bland.

Keep the tie, but switch the shirt out for one with a larger windowpane-repeat, or even better – for a solid light-blue spread collar. Personal tastes dictate opinions, however, so feel free to disagree.

Love the photo, though. I think the blonde bombshell stage left is the most photogenic element.

A man is permitted to choose if he likes his jacket a bit longer or shorter. Same thing for the length of his trousers. In this photo, both the jacket and the trousers are fine. People who say otherwise are not permitting a man to dress as he feels most comfortable.
That said, I’d prefer a bit of color in the necktie to liven things up a bit. Other than that, Mr. Tonchi looks perfectly smashing.

Whoa what a picture. People say that nowadays everyone can take a good picture with a digital camera, but this is in another league, real art.

this pic is awesome! how is it not staged?!

for Anon 12:41pm

this shot is not staged but does show that a big part of photography is anticipation.

i saw this coming together and only had time to get the exposure correct – the rest is just the luck of being there and capturing as it happened.

This is a beautifully composed image. Well done.

Wow!!!! what can I say, I applaud you for brning us such wonderful photos.

That shot is fantastic I don’t really care what anyone else says.

timeless…

thank you for the great shot!

I love how calm, cool, and distinguished he looks in that conservative suit while there’s all that motion going on around him. The cig, the smoke, and the blonde in the revealing dress makes the surroundings even more disreputable-looking and the contrast draws him out even more. Great shot.

The man is yum indeed. I love the girl too!

xCC

this is stunning. i’m in awe.

very interesting shot, so much going on there. You have this gorgeous girl with her fab black dress, an arm and this COOL subject….it’s like a movie still. Scott, you should be a movie photographer thingy (don’t know what you call it)

it is like a still of “sex and the city”…wow…

In b/w it could be a still from a Jean-Luc Godard film! Lovely.

Every single detail of this photo is just beautiful – the way the man in the centre looks directly into the camera; the outfit and the pose of the woman on the left; the haze created by the cigarette smoke… Perfect!

Possibly one of your top 5 photographs. Amazing color and ambiance. Great job Sart.

Stunning work! Congratulations on one of your best yet.

catching shot. the car wheel, bike wheel, shadow play, and even the man walking behind in the white suite. how intriguing! most of all… what do her shoes look like?!

Posture is the difference between a ship set sail and a dry-docked dingy. Here Stefano Tonchi proves he’s seaworthy.

all elements go to the right side. the inclinance of Stefano, the woman, the smoke of the cigaret, the man beside the smoke, the look of the man beside Stefano..

What a beautiful ´´quadro´´

I have been reading this blog for years and this is my favourite photo ever. Congrats.

Aaahhh I wish I was smoking a cigarette in Europe right now. Standing outside during intermission in 4 inch painful heels. Cursing the long line in the bathroom.
Love NYC & Paris

One of the best shots you’ve ever taken. This is why your’re the photographer and I’m not.

we’re saddened that this ISN’T a fashion shoot. To know that this moment existed in time, and we werent involved in it, is heart breaking to say the least

what a beautifully captured photo! great shot, sart.

There is something in this captured moment that reminds me of Robert Doisneau. Just beautiful, its inspiring…

Una bella photo! Mi piace Milano.

Was this choreographed, or was it a beautiful, art-filled moment that you were clever enough to capture? You make me want to leave my desk job and get out there with my camera, Mr. Sartorialist.

you really are an amazing artist. this capture is simply breathtaking.

and i’m absolutely in love with the woman’s lbd.

ive got to go to italy soon!

I started using this blog while studying my secondary area of graduate study, costume design; but I have found at least as many, maybe more, images that become inspiration for my real job, which is lighting design! You take beautiful pictures, sir!

The gorgeous “mystery blonde” is Saks Fifth Avenue’s Kate Lassar, she’s Michael Macko’s protogee.

my first comment here!
this photo is just stunning..
the dramatic smoke.. beautifully-tailored suit.. and mr. tonchi-bond..

i also like the silhouette of the guy’s suit on the right.

WOW! what a great shot! the depth of field adds a whole new dimension to what is already a very vintage-y setting =)

This is almost like a vogue shoot.
WOW! great picture!!!!!

Oowee, it’s like a scene from the movie with the guy moving in slow motion. And what’s he holding in his hand. There’s so much mystery involved. I wish there was a closeup for details.

God this shot is amazing!

fantastic photo! That man….. That woman….. It’s brilliant!
The man, the woman and the smoke. Simply brilliant

That’s such a great shot – makes me feel excited just looking at it. It reminds me of a Joel Sternfeld:

http://www.foto8.com/home/images/eventlist/events/14346w_sternfeldcms_copy.jpg

Uauuuuuuuuuuuuuu

How do you do it?

a fellini moment. beautiful.

fantastic shot, sart!!
awesome how many fantastic details are caught in this shot and compose a perfect whole. the (seemingly) old car in the background, the italian café-bits on the side, the gorgeous woman and the man she seems to be following, the cigarette just being flicked and the smoke just being exhaled.. i’m seriously jealous of that pic.
congratulations!!

sooooo stylish!

Stefano looks impeccable as always! The shot does look like a still from a movie, great capture.

WOW!
amazing shot!

(are you sure this wasn’t staged??)

This is good indeed. This is good photographer’s luck!

Great picture!! Love everything about it.

Whaow! Fantastic shot. This sort of shot can’t be planned. Nice work capturing the moment! There is so much to like here.

thanks Sart

DIVINE.

Sartorailist,

This is, without any doubts, your best shot (so far)!

Well done,
Martin

oh my, it looks like catch in a movie-take!

Amazing! The chaos happening all around is completely oblivious to him. With a smile! Love it…

It’s perfect.

suit for him is spot on, conservative, clean, crisp. I would mix it up a little bit, open collar, ascot with an Etro pocket square or a maybe psycho bunny tie with bright colored socks, I am very much a Derrick Miller and Barker Black fan. Giving the classic suit a twist and making it colorful by ways of accessories would be my ideal suit any day.

this woman is gorgeous!

What a shot, Sart.

I love that sweet look on Stefano’s face as he sees you.

Sara 5:29

this is a snapshot of reality – you just have to open your eyes to see it when it is happening.

Nice shot

The suit is so well fitted, and he looks so dapper and it’s just such a perfect shot… but I can’t take my eyes off of the woman in the beautiful, amazingly fitted black dress, and her fantastic hat.

Chapeau!!Sart. what an eye and finger reaction! you’ve held time down at the precise instant. Tku.

Great Shot! It looks staged.

A Masterpiece!

i love it that you put the focus on the man.

nice timing.

Amazing! Looks like it was set-up for a fashion shoot.

damm he looks sharp

submit this photograph somewhere. one of a kind without a doubt.

I’m so happy I discovered your blog! This amazing shot, entitled Mr. Tonchi, is just an incredible photograph! Much like you, Scott, I LOVE the kind of imagery you capture, especially since I believe wonderful fashion is should never be overlooked photographically! Continued best wishes!

WALTER PARADA
walterparada.com

bellissimo.

Guess… all of them were close to a church’s door for a wedding. It’s so chic!

That guy looks perfect!!!! Thats how you wear a suit. Finally, pants that are long enough. Classy!

wonderful photo, such an elegant man