Nino Cerruti wanted to be a journalist. But in 1950, he gave up his studies to take over the family run fabric manufacturing business founded by his grand-father. To Nino, comfort is the sine qua non condition for elegance, which is why he innovates to create new yarns, new weaves and new finishes; then launches […]
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THE BELTS
Since its most ancient origins, the belt assumes two functions : it is utilitarian since the Bronze Age, to carry one’s weapon mostly ; it is an accessory since Antiquity. In spite of an evolution in shape, this double use remains unchanged in its essence until the beginnings of the XXth century. The modern belt, […]
ALBERT HAMMOND JR.
“I’ve never seen Albert wear jeans – he usually wears trousers.” – Nick Valensi Albert Hammond Jr. is one of the five members of The Strokes. And if each one has his own style, Hammond is special for his love of suits. The guitarist willingly admits not knowing anything about fashion itself. He draws his […]
THE RENOMA MOVEMENT
At the beginning of The Glorious Thirties, the Baby Boomer generation is eager for consumption, and with regard to the Parisian golden youth, especially for clothes. However, by the end of the fifties, the supply for clothes destined for youth is nonexistent. Teenagers have no other choice but to dress in adults’ suits : grey, […]
BASQUIAT
Jean-Michel Basquiat is the one artist who brought street art to New York’s art galleries. But the artist also paid attention to clothes and style. For Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, « the way he dressed was an integral part of his art. » Just as he had reconciled two artistic worlds that, until then, had only […]
BLOW-UP
Why is Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blow-Up a must-see? For the Rolls Silver Cloud III convertible. For David Hemmings’ white jeans and black boots. For Vanessa Redgrave in an inevitable skirt. For Jane Birkin’s debut. For the appearance of the model Verushka. For the typeface in the opening credits. For the sound of the wind. For London’s […]
RALPH, 1971
Ralph Lifschitz was brought up in the Bronx. In 1967, he started his business with a range of ties named Polo. He then began designing clothes and in 1974 the costumes of The Great Gatsby were all from his menswear Polo collection – except for one pink suit he custom-made for Robert Redford. A casual […]
KNIT TIE
“Knit ties are imperfect by nature.” Luciano Barbera Some trace the knit tie back to the twenties, others to the First World War. However, one factor remains undisputed: its first appearance occurred within the working class. Since it could be handcrafted and made from cheap raw materials, the knit tie then became an everyday accessory. […]
PRINCE OF WALES, EDWARD VII
An essential figure from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Edward VII is to be remembered for his impact on men’s fashion. The son of Queen Victoria, crowned king in 1901, is a great hedonist. He regularly visits France, participates in the biggest social evenings and multiplies the mistresses. Its status allows […]
FRESCO
The fresco is in fact not italian, but british. This fabric, named after the literal Italian translation of “fresh”, is created and patented by the manufacture Martin Sons & Company in 1907. Several characteristics define a fresco, the first being the use of shorter wool fibre, thicker, but with increased resilience. This thread comes from the merino sheep, offering […]