My dear fashionistas and travellers, welcome to the first special fashion story I prepared for you during my magical adventure in Jordan. Fashion stories will not follow the topics of the travelogue, so there will be, as always, separate topics where I will try to show you the beauty of Jordan through some other “fashion side”.
In today’s fashion story we will enjoy the beauty of sunset in Wadi Rum together with our new Italian friend Fratelli Rossetti. Before starting today’s post, I would like to thank the Jordan Tourism Board – Visit Jordan for the kind invitation and the amazing experience to get to know the culture and customs of Jordan better.
The topic of today’s fashion story will be a well-known Italian footwear brand that I’m sure is recognizable to everyone because of its comfortable shoes that are made of the highest quality materials. Fratelli Rossetti footwear is fantastic for the reason that this brand makes classic shoes that are elegant and simply iconic, shoes for all times!
What is the story of this brand? In the middle of the 20th century, more precisely in 1945, Mr. Renzo Rossetti started his story from scratch, where he worked alone to cut leather for several types of sports shoes. His shoes were sold at the famous Brigatti store in Milan, one of the few remaining stores of its kind in the city. After a few years, Fratelli Rossetti saw success, but, wanting to develop further, they transferred the brands and equipment for this special production to Atala Sport in Padua.
So they decided to start their story again from the beginning and decided to switch to the production of classic shoes. Those were the years between 1952 and 1957, which witnessed the orientation and acquisition of new skills in the creation of women’s ballet flats and elegant, simple men’s footwear characterized by extremely flexible and high-quality workmanship. All this led to the creation of a small collection of men’s shoes with contours that differed from the various styles sold at the time. Renzo Rossetti consequently engaged in work that demonstrated his aesthetic sense and artistic perfectionism.
The story of the Fratelli Rossetti company is an inspiring story of a successful Italian family business that opened its doors in 1953. This is not just an ordinary business story, but a family story: the founder, Renzo Rossetti, and his wife, Lisetta, were dedicated to their work all their lives.
The company Fratelli Rossetti is currently run by the second generation of the Rossetti family, the brothers Diego, Dario and Luca, who, due to their different roles and by developing their own different skills, have successfully brought their company to its 60th anniversary, always in search of quality and united by their passion with strict respect for tradition.
Diego joined the family business in 1978, dealing with the commercial aspects, especially the development of export markets and the expansion of the single brand retail network in Italy and abroad. Under his leadership, the Fratelli Rossetti company was the first Italian fashion brand to open a boutique on Madison Avenue in New York. Today he is the president of the company. In addition to a successful business career, Mr. Diego is intensely interested in photography and devotes a lot of time and attention to charitable activities.
Dario began working in the styling department in 1981, a natural progression from his art education and college courses in shoemaking. An art lover who collects antiques and a passionate collector of vintage cars, he enjoys visiting exhibitions and unusual markets, always looking for inspiration for new creations to enrich the new Fratelli Rossetti collections.
In the 1990s, even before graduating from Bocconi University in Milan, Luca was already involved in the management side of the business, constantly striving to make significant improvements to the company’s processes. Today, in the capacity of general director, he is particularly involved in marketing and collection development. He believes in constant training and innovation, necessary for the fashion sector if it wants to create new trends. Luca is a person who has a great love for travel and is also an avid marathoner: he travels around the world to participate in international marathons.
Diego, Dario and Luca are the new generation leading the Fratelli Rossetti company today, true to tradition but also embracing the new, inevitable changes that keep Fratelli Rossetti at the top of the fashion industry.
Fratelli Rossetti has a long tradition of “big little innovations”. In this company, tradition and quality have always gone hand in hand with insatiable curiosity and commitment to innovation. From the introduction of tassels and the invention of shoes designed to be worn without socks, to stylistic innovations and the launch of the “masculine” style, to the application of colors in unique chromatic shades. It was Renzo Rossetti who emphasized the importance of embracing new materials, styles and shapes: back in the 60s, he was already experimenting with different color combinations on leather. Today, the company continues its research and development activities thanks to the knowledge of its craftsmen and the creative spirit of the styling department.
Fratelli Rossetti in its collections for men has timeless classic iconic models that you can find all year in their offer, some of the models are: Brera, Brera Sport, Hobo Sport, Yacht and La Giusta.
In today’s post I present you one of the Brera models. How did this model get its name? Brera is the “art district” of Milan, where in the 60s sculptors, painters and writers tried to leave their mark, with new languages and new forms. Its liberal and open atmosphere inspired the creation of the “Brera”, the fringed moccasin, a style revolution just beginning to rediscover its love of life. Like an artistic composition, Brera combines different materials and colors. This special mix of materials and shapes makes the moccasin one of the most successful chapters in Fratelli Rossetti’s history.
This model of the Brera moccasin you can see on me in today’s post is made of soft, finely finished open weave leather with evenly spaced holes on the upper. Special high-quality workmanship. These shoes have a leather sole.
If you want to stay updated and find out which models of shoes and accessories the Fratelli Rossetti brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on social networks Facebook and Instagram.
This unusual adventure and unforgettable experience with the sunset in the magical Wadi Rum was completed by my friends from the Loro Piana brand who made this experience in Jordan more beautiful for me with their products.
You have seen the Loro Piana brand on the Mr.M blog so far, and I think there are no more words left to describe the quality and beauty of the creations of this famous fashion house that is part of the LVMH group.
The shirt is made of silk and baby cashmere, while the trousers are made entirely of the finest linen, which is the best friend you can have when the temperatures are high! For the end, I left a beautiful Loro Piana leather belt that went perfectly with the loafers and that fact made me happy because it’s usually harder to combine leather colors, when it comes to different brands.
OUTFIT
Polo T-Shirt: Loro Piana
Trousers: Loro Piana
Belt: Loro Piana
Watch: Armand Nicolet
Loafers: Fratelli Rossetti
Armand Nicolet is one of the few independent watch brands that is still active in the territory of Bern and in Tramelan itself, known for its traditional watchmaking. The company has adopted the latest methods of work, while respecting the oldest watchmaking tradition. The entire process of creating and manufacturing Armand Nicolet watches takes place within the company from creative vision, design and production process to quality control. This independent method of production provides an unrivaled guarantee of quality. The company guarantees a perfect product, a watch that every satisfied customer will proudly wear on their wrist.
In today’s post, I present you a watch from the M02 collection with a mechanically automatic mechanism with chronographic and date functions. Model A844AAA-AG-M9742 has caliber AN500 (based on VAL 7750 or SW-500 modified according to Armand Nicolet brand specifications). The case is made of the highest quality stainless steel. Guilloché decorated dial 42 mm diameter with applied indexes and Arabic numerals.
if you want to know more details about this unusual brand of watches, read one of my previous fashion stories on the blog by clicking on this link.
Techical Information
- Case Size: 42mm without crown
- Case Thickness: 15mm
- Movement: Mechanical, automatic with a power reserve of 46 hours
- Calibre: AN500
- Dial: Guilloché decorated dial with applied Arabic figures and indexes
- Case Material: Stainless steel 316L
- Glasses: Sapphire crystal with antiglare treatment and sapphire crystal on see-through screwed back
- Bracelet: Stainless steel 316L bracelet
- Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 Meters
If you want to be updated and find out which models Armand Nicolet has to offer, visit their Official Online Store and follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.
My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this first special fashion story from Jordan where we discovered together the beauty and splendor of true Italian elegance with the famous luxury brands Loro Piana and Fratelli Rossetti, the Swiss watch brand Armand Nicolet, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal summer outfit! See you soon and continue our fashion adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today?
I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!
If you have a question, comment, suggestion or message for me, you can write me down in the comments. Of course, as always you can contact me via mail or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT page. See you soon, stay tuned!
Best,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by Loro Piana, Fratelli Rossetti and Armand Nicolet brands and represents my personal and honest review of their products.
Thank you dear Marko for this wonderful post, I must say that you always impress me especially with your fashion stories when you travel somewhere because you obviously have a fashion photographer who knows where to take your pictures of you! I may be rude, but this is your best fashion post I’ve ever seen on your blog. Maybe it’s because of the desert and the beauty of Jordan, and maybe it’s because you’ve recently freshened up and changed your appearance, so it all had an effect! You look perfect and I love your outfit! I wish I had the… Read more »
Dear Irene, first I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my post and write a comment. Also, I want to say biiiig thank you for all these incredible kind words and compliments, it really means a world to me! I am glad that you have few pairs of Fratelli Rossetti, so you already know a lot about their comfort and an incredible quality. Stay tuned for the following travel and fashion stories from Jordan, I hope that you will like them! 🙂
With best regards,
Marko
You are my favorite travelling fashionista, but I love to read your fashion stories because they are not classic like other bloggers where they just post pictures without explanation, on your blog readers learn something new! When you mentioned linen as a material, how do you maintain that material? I’m interested in ironing and washing, do you have any advice? Because of your tips I learned how to maintain my cashmere items properly, now I need to learn how to maintain my linen items! 🙂 Many greetings from Brussels and if your way takes you to my city, be sure… Read more »
Dear Nathalie, first I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my post and write a comment. Thanks for the wonderful words and I’m glad that you learned how to maintain cashmere items with my advice. As for things made of linen, I can only say that I take all things made of linen to dry cleaning, and when ironing is necessary, I iron it at the lowest temperature intended for cotton, it is better to iron several times than to iron at a higher temperature and the material burn… Those are some of my tips.… Read more »
Dear Marko, these pictures look like an editorial from some high-end fashion magazine! Congratulations on your exceptional work and effort to make Mr.M into something extraordinary and of high quality. Your outfit is perfect and I love every piece you wear today, but the loafers are really fascinating. I look forward to your next stories from Jordan!
The watch and shoes are definitely my favorites from this fashion story in Jordan! You are even well dressed for a desert tour, well done! This is the reason why I love to read and follow your stories! Greetings from Ghent
I love Fratelli Rossetti shoes, I have 2 pairs of Brera loafers and I am so happy! I don’t have a model like yours, but I’ll definitely have to go check them out in their shop one of these days! You look fantastic, as always, but I think you hear that almost every time you post a fashion story!
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Hello Marko, this might be the most cinematic fashion story you have published. Wadi Rum at sunset is the kind of backdrop most photographers only dream of, and the warm light suits the guilloché dial of the Armand Nicolet beautifully. I have long admired that Armand Nicolet remains a genuinely independent house in Tramelan, handling everything in-house from design to quality control. The M02 chronograph feels right at home against that ancient desert. It is refreshing to see a watch chosen for its substance rather than its logo. A truly memorable opening to your Jordan series.
Caro Marko, che racconto affascinante dalla Giordania. Da appassionato di orologeria, mi ha colpito che l’Armand Nicolet M02 monti il calibro AN500, basato sul collaudato Valjoux 7750 ma rielaborato secondo le specifiche della casa. Un cronografo automatico con datario, cassa da 42 mm e fondello in zaffiro a vista è una proposta seria a un prezzo ragionevole. Anche i mocassini Brera di Fratelli Rossetti, nati nel quartiere artistico di Milano, aggiungono un tocco tutto italiano. Complimenti per l’eleganza con cui unisci moda e meccanica.
Lieber Marko, ein wahrhaft beeindruckender Auftakt deiner Modegeschichten aus Jordanien. Mir gefällt, dass Armand Nicolet zu den wenigen unabhängigen Manufakturen in Tramelan gehört, die noch die gesamte Fertigung im eigenen Haus halten. Das guillochierte Zifferblatt mit den applizierten arabischen Ziffern wirkt im warmen Wüstenlicht besonders edel. Vor der Kulisse des Wadi Rum kommt diese Verbindung aus Schweizer Präzision und italienischem Geschmack wunderbar zur Geltung. Ein gelungener Beitrag.
Bonjour Marko, quelle entrée en matière pour vos aventures jordaniennes. J’apprécie que vous présentiez Armand Nicolet, une maison indépendante de Tramelan qui maîtrise toute sa production en interne. Le calibre AN500, dérivé du Valjoux 7750, est une base éprouvée que les amateurs connaissent bien. Le cadran guilloché de 42 mm, avec son fond saphir vissé, allie robustesse et raffinement. Bravo pour cette belle alliance d’horlogerie suisse et d’élégance italienne au cœur du désert.
Dear Marko, as a longtime collector this Armand Nicolet caught my attention immediately. I own a watch with the Valjoux 7750 at its heart, so I was pleased to read that the AN500 calibre is built on that same dependable architecture. May I ask how the chronograph pushers feel in use, since a crisp, positive action is what separates a good 7750 build from an ordinary one? At 42 mm and 15 mm thick it is a proper sports chronograph, so your wearing impressions would be valuable. The guilloché dial against the desert light in your photos looks particularly striking.… Read more »
Hola Marko, me ha encantado este primer relato desde Jordania. El Armand Nicolet me parece un cronógrafo con mucho carácter, sobre todo por esa esfera guilloché y el calibre AN500. Tengo una duda técnica: con una reserva de marcha de 46 horas, ¿lo llevas a diario o lo alternas con otros relojes durante los viajes? Me interesa porque valoro mucho la autonomía en un automático. Agradecería tu opinión sincera.
Beste Marko, wat een schitterend begin van je Jordanië-reeks. Het horloge trok meteen mijn aandacht, want Armand Nicolet behoort tot de weinige onafhankelijke merken die alles in Tramelan in eigen huis maken. In het avondlicht van Wadi Rum komt die combinatie van Zwitserse precisie en Italiaanse smaak prachtig tot haar recht. Bedankt voor dit inspirerende verhaal.
Marko, there is real refinement in how you balance an outfit. Against the raw grandeur of Wadi Rum, the silk and baby cashmere Loro Piana polo and linen trousers keep everything cool and understated. The Armand Nicolet then provides just enough mechanical interest without overwhelming the look. I particularly admire that you chose a genuine in-house Swiss independent rather than an obvious luxury logo. A beautifully judged desert ensemble.
Drogi Marku, od lat z przyjemnością śledzę twoje wpisy o zegarkach. Armand Nicolet to dla mnie ciekawe odkrycie, zwłaszcza fakt, że to jeden z nielicznych niezależnych producentów działających w Tramelan. Kaliber AN500, oparty na sprawdzonym Valjoux 7750, daje pewność niezawodności, a guilloszowa tarcza dodaje elegancji. Bardzo podoba mi się też model Brera od Fratelli Rossetti, mokasyn zrodzony w artystycznej dzielnicy Mediolanu. Dziękuję, że pokazujesz marki z prawdziwą historią.
Lieber Marko, ein sehr gelungener Beitrag über eine spannende Marke. Der Armand Nicolet M02 interessiert mich besonders wegen des klassischen Chronographenkalibers. Darf ich fragen, wie gut sich das 15 mm hohe Gehäuse bei der Hitze unter einer Manschette trägt, oder ist es eher eine Uhr für offene Sommerlooks? Ich überlege schon länger, mir einen automatischen Chronographen zuzulegen. Über deine ehrliche Einschätzung würde ich mich sehr freuen.
Marko, complimenti per come riesci a raccontare un orologio senza mai annoiare. Trovo notevole che Armand Nicolet, pur essendo svizzera, abbia un gusto progettuale così vicino a quello italiano. Apprezzo molto la scelta dei mocassini Brera, perché la storia del quartiere artistico milanese che ha ispirato il modello è davvero affascinante. Anche il fatto che Fratelli Rossetti sia stato il primo marchio italiano ad aprire una boutique sulla Madison Avenue racconta molto della loro ambizione. Spero di vedere presto altre tue storie con marchi così curati.
Hello Marko, a genuinely engaging start to your Jordan chapters. I appreciate that you go beyond the surface and explain that the AN500 is a modified 7750 or SW-500, since that honesty is rare in fashion writing. My question is about the dial: the guilloché finish with applied Arabic numerals sounds lovely, but how does it read in the strong desert glare given the antiglare sapphire? I sometimes find busy dials hard to scan in bright light. Your real-world impression would help. Warm regards from Dublin.
Cher Marko, vos photographies au coucher du soleil sur le Wadi Rum sont tout simplement magnifiques. J’aime que la montre Armand Nicolet, avec son fond saphir vissé, laisse admirer le mouvement automatique. La chemise en soie et baby cachemire de Loro Piana semble idéale pour la chaleur du désert. Au plaisir de lire la suite de vos récits jordaniens.
Estimado Marko, tus historias combinan moda, relojería y viaje de una forma muy elegante. Me gusta mucho esta propuesta veraniega en lino y baby cachemir para el calor. Tengo una duda de estilo: con un polo de Loro Piana y un pantalón de lino claro, ¿recomendarías los mocasines Brera de Fratelli Rossetti llevados sin calcetín, como propone la tradición de la marca? Me cuesta encontrar el equilibrio en climas tan cálidos. Agradecería mucho tu consejo sincero.
Marko, I always learn something from your features. I had not realised that Fratelli Rossetti began with Renzo cutting leather alone in 1945, with his shoes sold at the Brigatti store in Milan. That humble origin makes the brand’s later success, including being the first Italian house on Madison Avenue, all the more impressive. The Brera moccasin, born from Milan’s bohemian art district, feels like the perfect companion to your Armand Nicolet here. I appreciate that you weave the family history in rather than just naming the product. A wonderful, well-researched read.
Beste Marko, ik volg je blog al een hele tijd met veel plezier. De Armand Nicolet spreekt me sterk aan, vooral door het AN500-kaliber en de transparante saffierbodem. Mijn vraag: hoe nauwkeurig loopt deze automaat in de praktijk, en hoe bevalt de stalen armband bij warm weer? Ik twijfel soms tussen een stalen band en leer in de zomer. Je eerlijke ervaring zou me echt helpen bij mijn keuze.
Caro Marko, que maravilha de cenário para abrir as tuas crónicas da Jordânia. Confesso que comprei o meu primeiro cinto Loro Piana depois de ler um dos teus posts, e a qualidade da pele é realmente notável. Ver agora o relógio Armand Nicolet combinado com o linho e o baby caxemira dá-me ainda mais vontade de explorar estas marcas. Acho fascinante que o pôr do sol no Wadi Rum sirva de fundo a uma história tão elegante. Continua com estas aventuras, fazem-me sempre repensar o guarda-roupa.
Lieber Marko, deine Aufnahmen aus dem Wadi Rum sind herrlich atmosphärisch. Es gefällt mir, dass du Armand Nicolet als unabhängige Manufaktur vorstellst, die ihre Uhren komplett selbst fertigt. Das guillochierte Zifferblatt mit den arabischen Ziffern setzt einen feinen, klassischen Akzent. Auch die Wahl der Brera-Mokassins von Fratelli Rossetti passt hervorragend zum sommerlichen Leinen-Look. Danke für diesen angenehm geschriebenen Beitrag.
Dear Marko, your eye for independent watchmaking is exactly why I keep returning. I wear a Baume & Mercier automatic and have grown fond of understated Swiss pieces, so the Armand Nicolet M02 feels like a natural curiosity for me. My question is about the bracelet: you show it on the 316L steel bracelet, but does the brand offer it on leather too, which might suit warmer climates better? I am weighing how versatile a single chronograph can be. Thank you, and greetings from Newcastle.
Buongiorno Marko, seguo il tuo blog soprattutto per le storie sugli orologi. Possiedo un Rado automatico che amo molto, ma devo ammettere che il fascino artigianale di un indipendente come Armand Nicolet, che lavora interamente a Tramelan, è di un altro livello. Mi incuriosisce parecchio il calibro AN500 con riserva di carica di 46 ore e il fondello in zaffiro che lascia ammirare il movimento. Trovo raro trovare un cronografo automatico così curato a un prezzo onesto. La cornice del Wadi Rum al tramonto rende ancora più suggestive le tue fotografie. Mi hai davvero incuriosito al punto da volerne sapere… Read more »
Cher Marko, j’admire votre capacité à relier l’artisanat à l’élégance contemporaine. J’aime que vous rappeliez l’histoire de Fratelli Rossetti, entreprise familiale née en 1953 de la passion de Renzo et de son épouse Lisetta. Le mocassin Brera, inspiré du quartier des artistes de Milan, illustre parfaitement les « grandes petites innovations » de la maison. Sur le sable du Wadi Rum, l’ensemble respire une simplicité raffinée. Bravo pour cette belle ouverture jordanienne.
Marko, I usually read your blog for my husband, who has become quite the watch enthusiast thanks to your stories. He was immediately drawn to the Armand Nicolet and loved that such a small independent in Tramelan still does everything under one roof. We both admired how you styled it against the timeless red sands of Wadi Rum rather than a city backdrop. It is rare to find a men’s blog that treats fashion and horology with such warmth and accuracy. Sending our kind regards from the two of us.
Querido Marko, qué placer leer una historia tan cuidada al final del día. Me encanta que demuestres que la elegancia masculina puede ser fresca y serena, perfecta para el calor del desierto. El reloj Armand Nicolet, con su esfera guilloché y su fondo de zafiro, tiene un encanto artesanal que encaja con tu filosofía de lujo discreto. Un saludo afectuoso desde España.
Lieber Marko, ein erfrischend stilsicherer Abschluss vor der Kulisse des Wadi Rum. Mir gefällt, dass du den Armand Nicolet ganz natürlich zum hellen Loro-Piana-Outfit trägst, ohne ihn zu überinszenieren. Das 42-mm-Gehäuse aus 316L-Stahl mit Saphirglas wirkt robust und zugleich kultiviert. Danke für diesen schönen Beitrag.
Marko, che bella scoperta questo cronografo svizzero. Da appassionato di orologeria, trovo raro che un marchio indipendente come Armand Nicolet, con sede a Tramelan, proponga un automatico così curato a un prezzo accessibile. Posso chiederti se i loro orologi si trovano facilmente presso i rivenditori europei, oppure conviene acquistarli tramite lo store ufficiale online? Mi incuriosisce molto la collezione M02 e vorrei capire da quale referenza iniziare. Grazie per avermi fatto conoscere un marchio così particolare.
Marko, what a memorable close to this first Jordan feature. The pairing of a Swiss in-house chronograph with the artisanal Brera moccasin captures exactly the considered dressing I admire. My question concerns longevity: a 7750-based movement is famously robust, but how has your Armand Nicolet held up over the time you have worn it across your travels? I am keen to know whether it earns its place as a reliable travel companion. Thank you, and warm regards from Liverpool.