2011/08/24 | Blueprint for Style

Deciphering Suit Labels

Sounds slightly kitschy huh? But you do know there’s a difference between Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, right? Complements of GQ, we investigate three labels today: Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein and Ermenegildo Zegna. Hugo Boss: (black) BOSS label = traditional, contemporary premium business suits you can find just about anywhere (red) HUGO label = slimmer, progressive styling but with a similar price point (orange) BOSS ORANGE label = trendier, urban, hipper looks with a slightly lower price tag Calvin Klein:

2011/08/24

Fall Trend #3: Leather

Preen chiffon dress, $1,125 Bottega Veneta leather dress, $1,800 J Crew leather top, $495 Vince quilted leather jacket, $935 Reed Krakoff wrap around skirt, $1,790 Vince leather skirt, $545 Notify leather pants, $925 Sandro leather pants, $710 Tibi leather shorts, $550 Leather will be seen everywhere this upcoming fall, from shift dresses and a-line skirts to leather-trim coats and tees. It’s no secret that the classic leather jacket has become a popular essential addition to most wardrobes over the last

2011/08/24

Italy is Back…in the U.S.

Perhaps a signal that Americans are feeling more confident in the economy, but Italian footwear brands are looking back to the US as a market to expand into. Italian footwear exports were up by 13.3% Italian footwear increased in value by 24.75% in the US last year alone The Italian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (ANCI) held its recent showcase in New York last week, promoting 15 stand-out Italian brands “The US is now the third largest market after France and Germany” states Fabio Aromatici,

2011/08/24

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