My dear fashionistas, welcome to the fifth fashion story in a series of posts from Ireland on the Mr.M blog. This February will be dedicated to this unusual country in the heart of Western Europe, a country known for its greenest landscapes, St. Patrick’s Day, music, the famous Irish whiskey, but also for its extremely high quality wool. At the very beginning of today’s fashion story about Burberry, an iconic luxury British fashion house, I would like to thank the Enterprise Ireland team for the warm invitation to the 50th anniversary of the three-day Irish trade show Showcase Ireland and for making the collaboration with Irish fashion brands that you had opportunity to see in fashion stories from Ireland.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Black Tie Chauffeur, a Dublin company that provides exclusive luxury chauffeured passenger services. This company enabled me to visit the Cliffs of Moher, which are among the most beautiful and impressive natural sights in Ireland. In the previous post, you had the opportunity to familiarise yourself with their service in a detailed travelogue dedicated to the Cliffs of Moher – LINK.
With the selfless help of all the mentioned partners, fashion stories and travelogues from Ireland were created, which you will have the opportunity to read this February, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy the new adventure. Today I will continue story about one interesting luxury leather goods brand that caught my attention during the Showcase Ireland trade show – George Horn.
If by any chance you missed reading the previous travelogue post about Showcase Ireland or you want to remind yourself of some interesting things, take the opportunity to visit the following LINK.
All the people who have been following my blog for years know that I have a great love for Burberry trench-coats and coats, honestly I don’t even know how many of their fashion pieces I own anymore, but I know that this is my favorite trench and the color that I always like to wear – the color of honey. Soft pastel golden camel color that blends very easily with other colors. In today’s fashion story, I will show you a new fashion piece in my wardrobe: a heritage Burberry Gabardine Trench Coat that has been redesigned for the needs of the new SS25 collection.
Burberry trenchcoats and coats represent the pinnacle of world fashion and have become indispensable fashion classics today. These coats were created by the founder of the Burberry company, Thomas Burberry, more than 100 years ago, inspired by the British heritage, and at the same time introduced elements of urban fashion.
You can find all classic Burberry coats in 5 basic models: Legendary Kensington, Westminster, Chelsea, Waterloo and Pimlico. All models are named after London districts. What is the difference between these models?
The Kensington – a classic model with a modern cut that easily adapts to any silhouette. The most popular model, which is available in four basic colors: gray, navy, honey color (camel) and black. Also, this model is made in two lengths. The coat you see on me today is this model.
The Westminster – a model that is extended (oversized) and lightly cut for a draped silhouette. Basic colors: honey color (camel) and dark green (khaki). Also, this model is made in two lengths.
The Chelsea – a model characterized by a slim fit (narrow form close to the body) with narrow shoulders and a cut waist. The basic colors are honey and taupe and it is also available in two lengths.
The Waterloo – A more comfortable fit, a longer model than the classic with a subtle and relaxed fit that is ideal for layering. This model is usually made in three basic colors: maroon, black and honey-camel and is available in only one length.
The Pimlico, a simple flat cut decorated with a single-row fastening of a minimalistic character and a modern cut. This model is usually made in navy, biscuit (biscuit color) and honey color – camel. This model is also only available in one classic length.
I would like to note that all the listed colors are only classics that are always produced, but the Burberry company introduces seasonal colors to enrich its offer.
Most Burberry coats have been hand-crafted in Castleford, Yorkshire for over 50 years from gabardine – a revolutionary fabric that Thomas Burberry proudly introduced in 1879. Polished, light and practical, beautiful cotton resistant to all kinds of weather conditions that remains at the heart of the Burberry brand to this day. The classic coat model originated and developed from the basic form of the Tielocken coat, which was patented in 1912 by Thomas Burberry. A simple but refined unique shape that has been adapted over the years and has become a recognizable Burberry coat.
Each Burberry coat is special and has its own story – one that is made to last and write new pages of life’s chapters together with you. Buying a Burberry trench or coat is an investment, it is a fashion piece that can really be worn nicely and for a long time with proper maintenance and it is a thing you can leave for generations to come. I inherited my first Burberry coat from my grandfather and today I keep it carefully and wear it on special occasions because it has a special sentimental value for me.
When the time comes to buy a Burberry trench, it’s a big deal and especially if you are buying a coat for the first time it is very important to buy a “iconic” piece that you can combine with your items from your wardrobe and it is best to buy a coat in your favorite color, without blindly following trends.
To the readers of the Mr.M blog, I have become a recognisable symbol of autumn and spring precisely because of the Burberry trench coats and I have received numerous questions about the advice for smart purchase of a Burberry coat. I have tried to highlight important questions and provide you with adequate answers that can help you during your purchase. All answers represent my personal opinion and certain observations, so don’t generalize things, take this as buying advice.
What are the basic colors you should think about when buying a Burberry trench or coat? There is no universal answer to this question, but I will share with you my opinion and some of my colleagues and fashion experts with whom I like to exchange opinions. I think that for a start, there are 3 colors by which the Burberry trench or coat is recognizable, and they are: Beige (washed stone color), Camel (honey color) and Black color.
These three colors are some fashion statement basics, but as I said it all depends on the taste of the owner of the new Burberry trench, maybe that customer thinks that the basic colors in the palette are: red, purple and olive green. Therefore, a person will decide to buy a coat in one of those colors, which Burberry has in its seasonal offer.
Is the length of the coat crucial when making a purchase decision? Of course! I always try to advise people to buy iconic items in classic cuts and lengths and not to blindly follow trends. Trends are changing, one season there are modern coats of casual cuts with puff sleeves quite long length to the ground, after two months or a year later another trend comes. My most honest advice is to buy a coat of length that suits your body constitution in proportion to your own height. Burberry trench coats exist in several lengths and I am sure you can always find the ideal coat for yourself.
Once again, is it worth investing money in a honey trench coat? If you are a fan of camel color and have a lot of things in pastel or neutral colors, then I think you know the right answer. If you feel some kind of insecurity while trying on a camel coat and reconsider your decision several times, I think it’s best to try another color. When you buy an expensive item like a Burberry coat it is something that must be accompanied by a feeling of fulfillment and security.
The trench coat or a coat are pieces that are worn over other pieces of clothing, so it is best to look at your favorite pieces of clothing and shoes before buying and judge for yourself which are the two or three colors that might come into consideration when buying a coat. Camel color is a neutral color and blends with other colors with great ease, but each of us knows our wardrobe best and you may find the ideal solution since buying a Burberry coat is a real investment.
Is it worth investing money in a Burberry Trench coat? A Trench Coat is always a unique piece and if I personally would invest in my first capital piece, it would certainly be a cashmere coat or trench coat. A Trench Coat is an interesting investment if you already have several wool coats or cashmere coats in your wardrobe, and in some way you want to refresh your outfits a little sometimes. To summarise, if you are building your wardrobe and investing in statement fashion pieces, my sincere recommendation is to first buy cashmere coats and good leather and other kind of jackets, but if you already own these statement pieces in your wardrobe, a trench coat is an interesting fashion piece that will refresh your outfits for sure.
Did we fit in nicely at the end? Honestly, I believe we are. After so many years of loyalty to this British brand and because of my personal interest, I have learned a lot about their offer and I am lucky to always be able to show my favorite pieces from the fashion house Burberry on my blog.
OUTFIT
Trench Coat: Burberry
Sweater: Aida Barni
Gloves: George Horn
Trousers: Loro Piana
Sneakers: Fratelli Rossetti
The next brand that I want to introduce to you is one of the representatives of luxury Irish leather goods with a long tradition and rich history – George Horn. As a big fan of luxury and high-quality leather goods, at Showcase Ireland I had the honor of meeting Mr. Gerard Horn, manager of the George Horn brand that produces luxury leather gloves.
George Horn is a third generation glove maker based in Dublin. Founded by George in the 1940s and continued by his son Brian, the company is now run by Brian and his son Gerard. With a passion for quality, authenticity and respect for their craft and artistry, George Horn produce the finest hand-stitched gloves available on the Irish market.
After 77 years of craft, expertise, excitement, many successes and failures, and the hard work of 3 generations of one family, the continuation of George Horn not only sees the survival of the last master glove maker in Ireland, but also heralds a new era of those learning the trade. George Horn is also engaged in the training and education of leather artisans and glove makers to ensure that these age-old skills are preserved in a sustainable and sustainable way.
What is the story of this family brand? During the 1960s, the George Horn Company prospered and gained a reputation for the highest quality gloves. Sales reached across the globe from Japan to the US and included household names such as Harrods and Christian Dior. George Horn gloves have enjoyed a reputation at Bloomingdales, Saks of Fifth Avenue and Roots in New York for the highest standard of materials and quality in the manufacture of gloves from motorcycle gloves to Irish Army service gloves and other models. Mr. George expanded the Ashtown factory and the company’s success seemed boundless.
A little later, in 1972, a fire destroyed the Ashtown premises, destroying much of the old machinery. Unable to obtain spare machines that he felt were up to the appropriate standards, George ceased making gloves. Business continued as the Castleknock Glove Company produced industrial gloves, specialty gloves and small series such as gloves for Irish Army officers, and also began supplying leather to the craft market. George’s son, Brian, became involved in the company in the 1960s, initially selling in Ireland and then around the world, then learning the trade of a master glove maker from his father. To this day, it is Brian who cuts the gloves and oversees the sewing and finishing of all George Horn gloves.
After a fire in 1972, the company moved to Prussia Street, trading as The Castleknock Glove Company, but the collapse of Irish manufacturing and the era of mass importation saw the business close in 2003. A switch to supplying leather and tools began and Brian kept his glove manufacturing on a small scale to order for the next 15 years.
After the closure of the glove manufacturer in the UK, Brian secured old machinery, knives and equipment to match that originally lost in the 1972 fire. While some would argue that modern machines can do the job, for Brian it just wasn’t right and finding the right equipment provided the impetus and motivation to begin a two-year process of testing, tuning and refining until 2020, the year that marked the turning point and of the beautiful moment of the rebirth of the George Hornglove brand.
In today’s post you have the opportunity to see the masterpiece of the George Horn brand, men’s hand-stitched gloves made of Peccary’s leather and lined with pure cashmere. Experience the height of luxury with these George Horn handmade leather peccary gloves. Peccary, the world’s most exclusive glove leather, is prized for its unparalleled softness, durability and natural grain. These gloves are a testament to the skill and expertise of George Horn’s skilled cutters and makers, demanding the highest level of craftsmanship in every detail.
Completely hand-stitched, these gloves exude elegance and refinement. “Greek Dots” – slightly raised, meticulously stitched lines on the back – add a prominent and textured finish, fusing tradition with unique craftsmanship. Inside, the gloves are lined with 100% pure cashmere, providing unparalleled warmth and a soft feel against the skin. These gloves are designed to complement any outfit while providing exceptional comfort while embodying timeless sophistication and elegance.
If you want to stay up to date and find out what novelties the George Horn luxury brand of gloves has prepared for us, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Today’s fashion adventure we will continue with old friends, I’m sure you remember the brand Aida Barni, which is synonymous with the perfect softness and refined Italian processing of cashmere. Last season we enjoyed the beauty of bright colors, while this year I decided to paint cold winter days with some warm pastel colors. Soft, light and warm cashmere items are also a good investment and practical gift during the fall-winter. When you give someone a cashmere sweater, it is a gift from the heart, because a cashmere sweater carries a certain symbolism with it.
Aida Barni is a brand that belongs to the Annapurna group. Founded in 1978, the Annapurna Group has become one of the leading Italian and world manufacturers of high-quality cashmere knitwear with its two fashion lines, Annapurna and Aida Barni.
Annapurna uses all the latest production techniques available on the market, from cotton looms to the latest and most advanced knitwear machines of all sizes. The current production capacity is about 120,000 pieces per year. It is important to note that the entire production cycle is performed in Italy, more precisely in the factory of the company located in the city of Prato, which is also the center of the province of the same name located in the heart of Italy – Tuscany.
“Made in Italy” is more than a production concept, but this brand has proven to be much more than the perfect cashmere sweater on a store shelf. It is love at first touch, an impression to remember.
Annapurna is a name that evokes everyone with exceptional mountain landscapes, especially the mountain range in the Himalayas where goats live with their winter fleece, hiding the soft, warm “cloak” that made them so famous.
Aida Barni is an iconic and fascinating name for a fashion line that produces high quality knitwear from the finest cashmere. Aida Barni is a symbol of a goal for a woman who decided to enter the world of business in the late seventies and reach the very top of this challenging and one of the most difficult sectors of the market.
The Aida Barni brand was created as an artistic expression of the way of life and existence, the essence of unstressed chic, refined luxury. A collection for men and women dedicated to everyone who loves timeless and elegant knitwear that encompasses true elegance in the preciousness of materials, shapes and details.
The man who wears Aida Barni knitwear does not follow trends, but creates and adapts to the needs of everyday life. The men’s collection is made up of cult clothing items of sentimental value, which evoke a healthy and environmentally friendly way of life. Customers of the Aida Barni brand love natural and fine yarns, enjoy comfort, but do not give up the elegance and sophistication of cuts and models.
Aida Barni concept of men’s “sports elegance” is simple and with style, but rich in materials and inconspicuous details that make this brand cult because it represents an expression of uniqueness and special class.
The turtleneck sweater with zipper you see in today’s post is from the latest Aida Barni FW24/25 collection, a wonderful orange colour and is made of pure cashmere. Refreshing colour for the new season!
You can buy Aida Barni cashmere items in multi-brand stores and department stores across Europe and the world and through authorized online stores. When you give someone an Aida Barni piece, it is more than respect and love because you are giving a piece in which love and deep respect for art that is not worshiped every day is woven.
For all Aida Barni fans in Germany, I have discovered two men’s spots where you can find and enjoy in the beauty of Aida Barni incredible knitwear: Braun Hamburg and Mientus retail stores.
If you want to stay tuned and find out all the news that Aida Barni is preparing for us this fashion season, follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.
Loro Piana is an Italian company specialised in clothing and textile products. This fashion house is considered the largest producer of cashmere and also the world’s largest artisanal company processing the luxury fiber.
The Loro Piana company has three divisions (textile divisions): a division that deals with the production of high-quality materials using precious fibers such as cashmere and baby cashmere, vicuna, linen and merino wool, a division that deals with the creation of luxury fashion items(production and distribution of men’s, women’s clothing, footwear and fashion accessories) and the interior design department – production and distribution of interior design products.
In today’s post you have the chance to see a special item, a cashmere trousers from the latest men’s Loro Piana Autumn-Winter 2024/25 collection, which is just a small piece of my favourites this season due to their signature elegance and my love for neutral colours. Made from 100% cashmere, these camel trousers is perfect for the man who pays attention to details and leaves nothing to chance.
This elegant cashmere trousers in camel color is perfect for all occasions and extremely easy to match with other colors. If you want to stay updated and find out which pieces the Loro Piana brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
We end today’s fashion adventure with old well-known friends of the Mr.M blog – Fratelli Rossetti. This Italian footwear brand that I’m sure everyone recognises for their comfortable shoes that are made from the highest quality materials Fratelli Rossetti footwear is fantastic for the reason that this brand makes classic shoes that are elegant and simply unbeatable, shoes for all time! You had the chance to see their most famous model, the Brera, in my Jordan fashion stories as well as in many other fashion stories on the Mr.M blog over the past years.
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 company story, but a family story: the founder, Renzo Rossetti, and his wife, Lisetta, were dedicated to their work all their lives. The Fratelli Rossetti company 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.
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: as early as 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 lines that you can find all year in their offer, some of the models are: Brera, Brera Sport, Hobo Sport, Yacht, La Giusta.
In previous stories you had the opportunity to enjoy the Brera models, but this season I decided to show you the other side of the Fratelli Rossetti brand – the new face of sporty elegance.
In today’s fashion story, I want to present to you the dynamic and metropolitan look of Fratelli Rossetti sneakers from the latest Fall-Winter 2024 collection, which are made of the highest quality soft nubuk leather in dark brown chocolate color. Of course, there is also an insole that can be removed and ventilated. The cupsole features the brand’s logo on the back and is made of flexible, lightweight rubber with a custom tread that lets you feel like you’re walking on clouds.
This sneaker model comes in several variations, mine is dark brown made of nubuck leather, while there are 2 more shades of brown: brown deerskin sneakers and smooth antique-effect leather sneakers in ebony colour. Of course, there are also sneakers in the indispensable classic olive color made of suede leather. In addition to this sneaker model, the Fratelli Rossetti brand offers several other sneaker models, so I am convinced that if you are looking for quality and well-designed sneakers, you can find them in the Fratelli Rossetti collection this season.
If you want to stay freshly updated and find out which models of shoes and leather goods the Fratelli Rossetti brand has in its 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 the second fashion story from the series of posts from Ireland, where together we discovered the beauty and splendour of fashion with the British brand Burberry, the beauty of refined cut with the Italian brand Loro Piana, the luxury and softness of Mongolian cashmere and the Italian production of luxury knitwear with Aida Barni, beauty of luxury Irish leather goods handicrafts with George Horn and the beauty of the comfort of Italian footwear with Fratelli Rossetti, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!
In the following posts, I will try to show you the beauty of the capital of Ireland – Dublin. Today’s fashion story would not be possible without the selfless help of Enterprise Ireland, Black Tie Chauffeur, Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence in collaboration with local partners who allowed me to feel the spirit and beauty of local culture and the beauty of everyday life in Ireland.
Today I tried to show you the beauty of elegance and refinement of luxury fashion in the natural beauty of Ireland, that’s why I prepared this outfit for you with a lot of love, I believe you will like it. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or any message for me, you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT page. See you soon!
With Love from Ireland,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, Black Tie Chauffeur and Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence, as well as Burberry, Loro Piana, Aida Barni, George Horn and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.
Burberry ist gerade wegen Ihnen und Ihren Modegeschichten meine Lieblingsmarke. Zuerst dachte ich, es wäre Geldverschwendung, aber mit der Zeit wurde mir klar, dass es sich wirklich um eine Investition handelte, da ein Burberry-Mantel zeitlos ist und immer getragen werden kann. Am Ende kaufte ich zwei Burberry-Mäntel im Laden und einen in ihrem Outlet in Wien. Ich liebe alle drei Mäntel!
The Burberry coat, especially this double-breasted model, is simply iconic. This honey color is very beautiful, it can really be easily combined with other colors. I have a similar coat from the Prada brand, but you can see a big difference because Burberry is dedicated to details and you can see the difference in materials. I’ll have to think about buying a Burberry coat soon.
You look great! The Burberry coat is something that makes you really recognizable, Marko, and it’s nice that the brand itself has realized this after so many years. The pictures from the cliffs are unreal, you really know how to push the boundaries and deliver amazing content and outdo yourself in every way. I look forward to your new fashion stories!
Dear Marko, these pictures are a great triumph of your dedicated work and effort that you put into your Mr.M blog, which over time has become a place for all of us who love luxury fashion and unusual travel. You are truly special and amazing, which can also be said for your new Burberry trench coat. I have one Burberry trench coat and love to wear it on every occasion. I would like if you have time to give me some advice on coat maintenance. When do you think it’s the right time to take the trench coat to dry… Read more »
These are not pictures for a blog but a real fashion editorial! You can really see how many years you have been improving the aesthetics of your blog and I think that you will only reach your peak in time (if that exists for you). You are proof that hard work and dedicated work really pay off because I have been following your blog for 6 years and the years have really flown by, but your quality has improved over time and I really admire you.
Regardless of the fact that I am originally from Scotland, I adore your view on fashion and I remember your posts with the Burberry fashion house from a few years ago, then it was clear that you have a style direction that the fashion house has nurtured for centuries. The pictures are excellent and keep it up, you have captured the beauty of Ireland beautifully.
Lieber Marko, durch dich bin ich ein großer Fan der Modemarke Burberry geworden. Da diese Marke in Deutschland noch nicht so bekannt war, habe ich mir auf Ihre Empfehlung hin zunächst einen Kaschmirschal mit Karomuster gekauft, den ich bis heute trage und im Laufe der Zeit kamen noch zwei Mäntel dazu. Sie machen einen tollen Job und ich freue mich, dass Sie erfolgreich waren. Viele Grüße aus Hamburg!
Hello Marko, the photographs at the Cliffs of Moher with that Burberry Kensington trench in honey camel are simply breathtaking. Those cliffs, rising to over 200 metres above the Atlantic on the west coast of County Clare, provide a backdrop that no studio could ever replicate. The way the wind seems to interact with the double-breasted gabardine trench gives the whole shoot a cinematic quality that belongs on a campaign poster. I had no idea that Aida Barni was part of the Annapurna Group based in Prato, and the backstory of a woman who entered the knitwear business in the… Read more »
Hola Marko, este artículo me ha descubierto dos marcas que no conocía en absoluto: Aida Barni y Fratelli Rossetti. El jersey de cuello alto con cremallera en color naranja de la colección FW24/25 de Aida Barni es una elección muy valiente y visualmente muy impactante frente al paisaje verde y gris de los Acantilados de Moher. La historia de Fratelli Rossetti, que comenzó en 1945 con Renzo Rossetti cortando cuero él solo para fabricar zapatillas deportivas y que vendía en la tienda Brigatti de Milán, es el tipo de historia familiar italiana que me parece fascinante. Definitivamente voy a investigar… Read more »
Guten Tag Marko, ich bin ein großer Fan der Marke Aida Barni und trage seit einigen Jahren ihren Kaschmir-Pullover aus dem Annapurna-Werk in Prato. Die Produktionskapazität von 120.000 Stück pro Jahr bei vollständig in Italien durchgeführtem Produktionszyklus ist etwas, das bei einer Premiummarke wirklich zählt. Darf ich fragen, wie der orange Rollkragenpullover mit Reißverschluss aus der FW24/25-Kollektion mit der Kaschmirhose von Loro Piana in der Größengebung zusammenpasst schichtest du gerne Kaschmir-Pullover unter einem Trenchcoat ohne Einschränkungen beim Bewegen? Die Bilder an den Klippen sind außergewöhnlich und die Farbkombination aus Honig-Camel und Orange wirkt in dieser dramatischen Naturkulisse absolut kraftvoll.
Caro Marko, sono un acquirente abituale di Fratelli Rossetti da diversi anni possiedo tre paia del modello Brera in varianti diverse ma non avevo mai visto le loro sneakers in nubuck presentate in questo modo, abbinate a un trench Burberry e a un pantalone Loro Piana. La sneaker in nubuck marrone scuro cioccolato con suola cupsole in gomma leggera e flessibile sembra la sintesi perfetta tra comodità urbana e raffinatezza. Che differenza noti nel comfort tra il modello Brera classico e questa sneaker nella camminata di tutto il giorno? Le foto alle Cliffs of Moher sono straordinarie, quel paesaggio atlantico… Read more »
Dear Marko, as someone who lives in Ireland I want to say that you have done complete justice to the Cliffs of Moher as a location. That wind coming off the Atlantic on the cliff edge is relentless and unforgiving in February, and the fact that the Burberry gabardine trench held up beautifully against it while still looking elegant is a real testament to what Thomas Burberry achieved when he patented that fabric in 1879. The orange Aida Barni cashmere turtleneck peeking out from under the honey Kensington is a colour combination I would never have thought to try but… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, la combinaison du pull en cachemire orange d’Aida Barni sous le trench Burberry couleur miel est une leçon de stylisme que je n’aurais pas osé tenter moi-même, mais qui fonctionne de façon remarquable dans ce cadre naturel dramatique. Je connaissais déjà la marque Aida Barni via le magasin Braun Hamburg où j’ai acheté un pull il y a deux saisons, mais je découvre à travers cet article que le groupe Annapurna, fondé en 1978 à Prato, produit environ 120 000 pièces par an avec l’ensemble du cycle de production réalisé en Italie. Pourriez-vous nous dire si la coupe… Read more »
Hi Marko, I’ve owned a Fratelli Rossetti Brera for years and the quality of their leather construction has genuinely impressed me more with every passing season. But seeing the nubuck sneaker in dark chocolate brown styled this way under a Burberry Kensington trench against the dramatic backdrop of the Cliffs of Moher has completely changed how I think about this brand’s range. The detail about Renzo Rossetti selling his first shoes through the Brigatti store in Milan in the 1940s and then pivoting entirely from sportswear to classic footwear between 1952 and 1957 is the kind of founding story that… Read more »
Ciao Marko, non conoscevo la marca Aida Barni prima di questo articolo e la storia della sua fondatrice una donna che è entrata nel mondo del business della maglieria di lusso alla fine degli anni Settanta e ha portato l’azienda a diventare uno dei principali produttori italiani di cashmere è davvero affascinante. Il concetto di “sports elegance” maschile che descrive la filosofia del brand mi sembra una sintesi molto efficace di quello che cerco nella mia guardaroba: capi naturali e raffinati, confortevoli ma mai sciatti. Ho visto che Aida Barni è disponibile anche da Mientus in Germania, e la prossima… Read more »
Dag Marko, ik had nog nooit gehoord van George Horn totdat ik deze serie posts uit Ierland begon te lezen, en ik moet zeggen dat de handschoenen in peccary-leer met kasjmiervoering uit dit artikel mij werkelijk hebben gefascineerd. Peccary staat bekend als het exclusiefste handschoenleer ter wereld vanwege zijn ongeëvenaarde zachtheid en duurzaamheid, en de combinatie met de handgenaaide “Greek Dots” afwerking op de rug is een detail dat ik nog nooit eerder had gezien. De hergeboorte van het merk in 2020 na het vinden van de originele machines die bij de brand van 1972 verloren waren gegaan is een… Read more »
Marko, the pairing of the orange Aida Barni cashmere turtleneck with the honey Burberry Kensington is the kind of bold tonal clash that most men would shy away from but you carry with complete confidence. I have been following this Ireland series from the beginning and the Cliffs of Moher shoot is undoubtedly its visual peak that wild Atlantic landscape does something extraordinary to the warmth of the camel and orange palette. Could you say a little more about how the peccary leather George Horn gloves in today’s post differ in feel and quality from the lamb nappa pair you… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, je suis un lecteur de votre blog depuis plusieurs années et cette série irlandaise est parmi vos meilleures productions. Ce qui me frappe dans cette tenue aux Falaises de Moher c’est la façon dont la couleur orange vif du pull Aida Barni crée un point d’ancrage visuel fort contre la grisaille de l’océan Atlantique et des falaises en arrière-plan. Je possède moi-même quelques pièces Loro Piana dont un pantalon en cachemire similaire à celui que vous portez, et je confirme que la qualité de tombé et la douceur de ce matériau sont absolument sans équivalent dans le monde… Read more »
Lieber Marko, ich bin ein langjähriger Käufer von Fratelli Rossetti und besitze mehrere Paar Brera-Schuhe in verschiedenen Ausführungen, aber die Nubuk-Sneaker in dunklem Schokoladenbraun aus der Herbst-Winter-2024-Kollektion kannte ich bisher noch nicht. Die Tatsache, dass das Unternehmen seit seiner Gründung 1945 durch Renzo Rossetti immer in Familienhand geblieben ist und heute von seinen Söhnen Diego, Dario und Luca weitergeführt wird, gibt dem Kauf eines Schuhs von Fratelli Rossetti eine ganz andere Dimension. Wie verhält sich das Nubuk-Leder dieser Sneaker im Vergleich zu Glattleder bei feuchtem Wetter ist eine spezielle Pflege oder Imprägnierung empfehlenswert?
Beste Marko, de foto’s aan de Kliffen van Moher zijn werkelijk magistraal. Die dramatische rotswanden van meer dan 200 meter boven de Atlantische Oceaan aan de westkust van County Clare vormen een decor dat elke modefoto onmiddellijk iets episch geeft. De honingkleurige Burberry Kensington trench met de opvallende oranje Aida Barni cashmere trui eronder is een kleurencombinatie die ik me zou aanmeten voor een weekend in de natuur maar nooit zo zelfverzekerd zou dragen als jij. Ik kende Aida Barni niet voor deze serie, maar het feit dat het hele productieproces in Prato plaatsvindt en de collectie ook bij Braun… Read more »
Dear Marko, what strikes me most about this post is the layering logic of the entire outfit a cashmere turtleneck under a gabardine trench, cashmere trousers from Loro Piana, peccary leather gloves from George Horn, and nubuck sneakers from Fratelli Rossetti. Every single piece comes from a brand with a genuine manufacturing story and a commitment to natural materials, and the result is an outfit where everything belongs together at the level of craft philosophy, not just aesthetics. I have owned a Burberry Westminster in khaki for several years and have been considering adding a Kensington in honey camel precisely… Read more »
Hola Marko, me alegra mucho leer esta serie de posts sobre Irlanda porque es un país que la moda tiende a ignorar como destino editorial. Los Acantilados de Moher son uno de los lugares más impresionantes de Europa occidental y tus fotografías capturan perfectamente esa energía salvaje y majestuosa que tiene la costa atlántica irlandesa en los meses de invierno. El jersey naranja de Aida Barni bajo el trench miel de Burberry es una combinación de colores cálidos que contrasta de manera extraordinaria con el fondo verde y gris de las rocas y el cielo nublado. Me gustaría saber si… Read more »
Cher Marko, je connais bien la marque Loro Piana pour posséder plusieurs pièces de leur collection depuis quelques années, mais je dois admettre que je ne savais pas que l’entreprise disposait d’une division intérieure dédiée à la décoration et à l’aménagement d’intérieur en plus des divisions textile et mode. Cette structure en trois divisions distinctes matières premières précieuses, mode et accessoires, design d’intérieur dit quelque chose d’important sur la cohérence de la vision de cette maison qui place la qualité des fibres naturelles au centre de tout ce qu’elle fait. Le pantalon en cachemire couleur camel de la collection automne-hiver… Read more »
Dag Marko, ik ben een grote fan van Burberry en heb zelf een Westminster-model in donkergroen khaki die ik al meerdere jaren draag. Ik twijfel al langere tijd of ik de collectie wil uitbreiden met een Kensington in honing-camel, en jouw beschrijving van hoe deze kleur gemakkelijk combineert met andere neutrale tinten in dit geval de karamelkleurige Loro Piana broek is heel overtuigend. Zou je kunnen zeggen of de mid-length versie van de Kensington die je hier draagt voor iemand van gemiddelde lengte de beste keuze is, of raden jullie bij een bepaalde lichaamslengte de kortere of langere variant aan?… Read more »
Hi Marko, the story of Fratelli Rossetti’s founding is one of those small details that changes how you relate to a brand permanently. Renzo Rossetti starting entirely alone in 1945, cutting leather by hand for sports shoes, selling through the Brigatti store in Milan, then making the conscious decision to pivot to classic footwear between 1952 and 1957 and that second-generation family of Diego, Dario and Luca maintaining that tradition is the kind of heritage that justifies a premium price. I have been wearing Fratelli Rossetti’s Brera for several years and the leather quality speaks for itself, but the nubuck… Read more »
Buongiorno Marko, ho scoperto Aida Barni diversi anni fa in un multibrand store e da allora acquisto regolarmente le loro maglie in cashmere della linea uomo. Il maglione dolcevita con zip in color arancione che indossi in questo post fa parte di un filone cromatico molto coraggioso che il brand ha perseguito nelle ultime stagioni, allontanandosi dai toni neutri classici verso colori più vivaci ma sempre raffinati. La filosofia di “sports elegance” che caratterizza la collezione maschile Aida Barni è esattamente il tipo di equilibrio che cerco: capi realizzati in filati naturali preziosi, confortevoli e senza tempo, ma mai banali.… Read more »
Beste Marko, de handschoenen van George Horn in peccary-leer zijn iets wat ik nog nooit eerder had gezien en de beschrijving maakt me erg nieuwsgierig. Als ik het goed begrijp is peccary het zeldzaamste en meest exclusieve handschoenleder ter wereld, afkomstig van een ruwharig varken uit Midden- en Zuid-Amerika, en de combinatie van deze stof met een voering van 100% puur kasjmier klinkt als het summum van luxe in een handschoen. De “Greek Dots” de licht verheven handgenaaide lijnen op de rug zijn een traditioneel ambachtelijk detail dat ik graag zou willen zien in een winkel voor ik tot aankoop… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, j’ai une question concernant l’entretien du trench Burberry dans des conditions climatiques difficiles comme celles que vous avez rencontrées aux Falaises de Moher en février. Le gabardine de coton breveté par Thomas Burberry en 1879 est réputé pour sa résistance aux intempéries, mais comment conseillez-vous de traiter ce tissu après une exposition prolongée au vent marin chargé d’embruns salés ? Je possède moi-même un Waterloo en bordeaux que j’adore et je suis toujours prudent avec l’entretien après des sorties dans des environnements humides. Par ailleurs, la combinaison du pull à col roulé orange d’Aida Barni sous le trench… Read more »
Marko, this is a post I have returned to several times since first reading it, which is always the sign of genuinely good editorial content. The detail about the Annapurna Group founded in 1978 in Prato, Tuscany, with a production capacity of 120,000 pieces annually puts Aida Barni in a completely different context for me than I had previously imagined. I had assumed it was a small artisan label but understanding it as the fashion line of a serious industrial cashmere producer with the entire cycle performed in Italy gives the garments an added layer of credibility. The orange turtleneck… Read more »
Lieber Marko, ich folge deinem Blog seit mehreren Jahren und diese Irland-Serie gehört zu deinen bisher besten Arbeiten. Die Klippen von Moher an der Westküste Irlands im County Clare sind einer der eindrucksvollsten Naturschauplätze in Europa und du hast es meisterhaft verstanden, die dramatische Energie dieser Landschaft mit deiner Garderobe in Einklang zu bringen. Der orangefarbene Rollkragenpullover mit Reißverschluss von Aida Barni setzt einen warmen Farbakzent, der vor dem grauen atlantischen Himmel und den grünen Felsen außerordentlich gut wirkt. Ich hatte die Marke Aida Barni bisher nicht auf dem Radar, aber nach dieser Entdeckung werde ich sie beim nächsten Besuch… Read more »
Estimado Marko, la historia de George Horn es la que más me ha impresionado en esta serie de posts irlandeses. Que la última manufactura de guantes artesanales de Irlanda haya sobrevivido a un incendio devastador en 1972 en Ashtown, al cierre en 2003 y haya renacido en 2020 gracias a la búsqueda paciente de maquinaria original por parte de Brian Horn es una historia de resiliencia artesanal que me emociona genuinamente. El hecho de que en los años sesenta esta empresa vendía sus guantes en Harrods y Christian Dior, y llegaba hasta Bloomingdale’s y Saks Fifth Avenue en Nueva York,… Read more »
Dag Marko, ik ben zelf een trouwe koper van Loro Piana en heb meerdere kasjmierartikelen van dit merk in mijn garderobe, maar ik kende de verdeling van het bedrijf in drie aparte divisies textiel, mode en interieurdesign niet in deze detail. De kamelkleurige kasjmier broek uit de herfst-wintercollectie 2024/25 combineert hier prachtig met de honing-camel Burberry trench, en het tonale spel van warme neutrale tinten aangevuld met het oranje Aida Barni sweater is een stijlles die ik zeker in mijn eigen garderobe ga toepassen. Heb je een voorkeur voor de Loro Piana kasjmier broek in een iets sportievere context, of… Read more »
Hello Marko, I want to ask something specific about the Burberry model guide you include in this post. You explain that the Waterloo has a longer, more comfortable relaxed fit ideal for layering in maroon, black and honey, while the Pimlico has a minimalistic single-row fastening in a flat modern cut. Given that you are wearing the Kensington here in honey at the Cliffs of Moher, would you say the Kensington is definitively the most versatile of the five models for a man building his first serious investment wardrobe, or does the answer change depending on body type? I find… Read more »
Caro Marko, seguo il tuo blog con grande piacere da diversi anni e questa serie irlandese è qualcosa di visivamente magnifico. Le Cliffs of Moher con la loro altezza vertiginosa di oltre 200 metri sul livello del mare e quella luce atlantica grigio-verde di febbraio creano uno sfondo assolutamente unico per un servizio fotografico di moda. Non conoscevo Fratelli Rossetti al di là del modello Brera, che è diventato un classico nella mia mente associato allo stile italiano più raffinato, quindi scoprire la loro linea di sneakers in nubuck è stato per me una vera rivelazione. L’idea che la stessa… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, je possède déjà plusieurs gants de luxe de différentes maisons, mais les gants George Horn en cuir de peccary que vous présentez dans cet article sont quelque chose que je n’avais encore jamais rencontré. Le peccary est en effet considéré comme le cuir à gants le plus exclusif au monde, beaucoup plus rare que le chevreau ou le nappa d’agneau, et l’association de cette matière exceptionnelle avec une doublure en cachemire pur représente un niveau de luxe qui se justifie pleinement. La survie de George Horn comme dernier fabricant de gants artisanaux d’Irlande, avec sa renaissance en 2020… Read more »
Dear Marko, what this post does brilliantly is demonstrate how five very different brands British, Irish, Italian twice over, and Italian again can come together into a single outfit with an absolutely coherent logic. The Burberry gabardine trench made in Castleford, Yorkshire, the George Horn peccary gloves made in Dublin, the Aida Barni cashmere sweater produced entirely in Prato, the Loro Piana cashmere trousers and the Fratelli Rossetti nubuck sneakers all share a commitment to natural materials, traditional craft and longevity that makes the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Standing at the edge of the Cliffs of… Read more »