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Fashion Diary of Mrs. Mom: Lanificio Colombo, the Finest Noble Fibres from Italy

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to another fashion story on the pages of the Mr.M blog! For years, I have been trying to justify your trust and to inspire women in their prime to change the way they look at life and introduce novelty into their everyday life through my vision of fashion. Today I will present to you some new fashion novelties that have arrived in my wardrobe – Lanificio Colombo, George Horn and LANDA.

This unexpected hobby of mine and writing fashion stories became interesting to me because I noticed that people found my stories interesting and inspiring. Honestly, I did not expect that my writing of fashion stories would be such a success, and I am immensely grateful for your wonderful messages, as well as for the selfless support you give me every day.

Today I will introduce you to one of the most famous Italian brands of quiet luxury because this brand is extremely popular in the world due to its distinctive refined elegance and minimalism, characteristics that normally adorn all famous brands that stand out as representatives of quiet luxury.

Lanificio Luigi Colombo is the world’s largest producer of cashmere and fine fibres fabrics. Transforming cashmere, stronger cashmere, jaggery, goat wool, guanaco, vicuña and camel hair into products that express the family’s passion for precious fibres. Interpreting the spirit of our time through the quality culture of Lanificio Colombo products.

There are words that are used day by day so excessively and often without thinking that their true meaning is diluted. Words like luxury and quality are often followed by adjectives that end up giving a completely different meaning. For example, “affordable luxury” is used to elevate products that are simply well-made.

To recover this sense of expression that needs to be handled with care, it is enough to get to know the Colombo family. They represent an ideal of perfection that requires a truly strong will. It is a subtle balance that arises from contrasts – speed/slowness, modernity/tradition, the hallmark of this particular style that transforms the luxury of cashmere, guanaco and vicuña into an experience of personal pleasure, without a hint of ostentatiousness.

These processes could be described as “moral” because Lanificio Colombo adheres to the most ethical principles while respecting both nature and man. Above all, this means preserving the principles of respect and the code of conduct that Mr. Luigi Colombo left as a legacy to future generations. It was 1938 and Luigi was eleven years old when his seriously ill father Roberto gave him a moral will that his grandchildren still follow today. It also happens in a land of Calvinist austerity, where work is a value that affects life and behavior and where people put their heart into their work.

The Lanificio Luigi Colombo brand is named after its founder. A very charismatic artist and researcher, from the very beginning he focused his attention on the niche sector of precious fibers. The 1970s brought a second generation to the company. After laying the foundations of a solid entrepreneurial capacity, the change of generations was a turning point for the company’s success at the international level. Important and constant investments in technology and research and development, in support of a workforce rich in valuable artisanal skills, have been the guidelines for the development of Lanificio Colombo.

The Lanificio Colombo brand is one of the few that always faithfully adheres to ethical codes in order to protect the environment, animals and domestic population, and follows its ecological business growth strategy. With the completion of the “BE GREEN” sustainability project, new important goals have already been achieved. The moral will that Mr. Luigi Colombo, the founder of the company, handed down to his son Roberto is still valid today, respecting the teachings of those who preceded them in order to pass them on to future generations to come.

The entire production takes place in two Italian historical factories, Borgosesia and Ghemme: from the precise selection of fibers to their transformation into yarn, then into fabric and further production into garments. Verticalization of the process is a characteristic of the production chain to ensure the highest quality. For fabric production alone, there are 94 production cycles with 18 intermediate controls. Through this mission, Lanificio Colombo has become a protagonist in the world panorama of precious fiber products. The company is proud to list among its clients the most prestigious names in the international fashion world.

True values, deeply rooted and transmitted, are the foundations of the Lanificio Colombo brand culture. Knowledge that becomes inimitable expertise, a way of life that transcends work and goes back to reveal the Colombo values. Testimony of people who love precious fibers. Their passion, their lifestyle. Values ​​become culture, and culture becomes quality.

Lanificio Luigi Colombo is a world leader in the production of cashmere and precious fiber fabrics. Raw material research, high technology and many years of craft experience are characterized by a philosophy in which values ​​become culture, and culture becomes quality. It’s a simple story about hard work.

What fashion lovers don’t know is that about 250 tons of raw materials are shipped every year directly from Mongolia to the Borgosesia factory, where they are put into production about two years later. It is a long journey that represents the end of constant research carried out directly by the family in order to select the best raw materials. The decision to travel thousands of kilometres to distant, climatically inhospitable places and the relationship with Mongolian communities that is renewed every spring, are an expression of the passion that the Colombo family has for the precious fibre.

All those who work in the textile department and in the luxury goods department at Lanificio Colombo are aware that the knowledge of the transformation of the world’s finest fibers is passed down through the generations. At Lanificio Colombo, every employee is aware that they are handling the best raw materials in the world. It is knowledge that has been passed down through the generations and covers the transformation of raw materials, both in textile and ready-to-wear, into semi-finished and finished products.

The luxury collection is an extension of the textile department. The multitude of proposals that are part of the collection of soft accessories, baby cashmere knitwear and luxurious outerwear are a direct expression of the company’s philosophy. A philosophy that goes beyond fashion and becomes a lifestyle.

It is nature that inspires the creation and refined colours of the Lanificio Colombo collections. The skillful hand of man gives shape to materials. Lightness and elegance are a mirror of natural elements transformed by time, from season to season. Yarns and fabrics created with respect for people, animals and the environment are transformed into clothes with timeless charm.

It all started with the most precious precious fibers. This fashion story is a 50-year long journey driven by passion, research, creativity and investment that has marked the path of an extraordinary adventure of the Colombo lifestyle. Distribution in the most important department stores and in prestigious specialised stores was followed by the opening of mono-branded boutiques of the Lanificio Colombo brand. What Luigi sowed is now ripe and blooming. Younger generations will have to continue on the paths set by the founder and share the same goals with the same passion.

Lanificio Luigi Colombo is one of the few luxury fashion houses that always carefully adheres to all ethical codes in order to protect the environment, animals and natives and follows its ecological business growth strategy. New important goals have already been achieved and new projects are underway. Transforming precious fibers into excellent fabrics, guaranteeing full traceability, as well as offering a green world to future generations.

What does a sustainable Lanificio Colombo world look like? BIO Supply Chain: Protecting Kashmiri Goats, Inner and Outer Mongolia Herding Community and Ensuring Traceability throughout the Production Process, resulting in Eco-Friendly Products. This is the first example of an integrated and certified precious fiber supply chain. BIO CASHMERE® fabrics are made in accordance with the ecological and social criteria defined by the Global Standard for Organic Textiles (GOTS), and those with a natural fiber content of more than 95% are certified organic.

The certificate of conformity guarantees the entire bio process of the product with strict and rigorous evaluation criteria for all stages of production, thus ensuring complete traceability. The control of the entire chain starts with the organic raw material and continues throughout the transformation process. All production flow units must have an adopted environmental protection policy with specific procedures that enable proper management and continuous monitoring of ecosystem protection rules.

In today’s fashion story, I present to you a timeless Coat made of baby camel hair and mohair with a check print. The coat is made of baby camel hair, mohair and wool to give it a more colorful and original look while maintaining refined elegance and an elegant style.

The precious fabric of baby camel hair, mohair and wool is produced directly by Lanificio Colombo. From the search for the best raw material in the country of origin to the production of the finished product, all production processes are monitored and controlled by the Colombo family to ensure and guarantee the highest quality.

If you want to know more about Lanificio Colombo, a prestigious brand of precious fibres and luxury knitwear, and discover what their team has prepared for the new season, visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

OUTFIT

Coat: Lanificio Colombo

Pearl Necklace: Piece from Personal Collection

Earrings: Piece from Personal Collection

Bag: LANDA

Turtleneck: Max Mara via MYTHERESA

Trousers: Max Mara via MYTHERESA

Gloves: George Horn

Shoes: Tod’s via MYTHERESA

The second brand I want to introduce to you today comes from Ireland. It is a brand that has an extraordinary passion for leather and craftsmanship – LANDA. Born in Argentina, a nation known for its cattle ranches and love of red meat, Silvana Landa’s cultural heritage is closely tied to the land and its animals. From an early age, she grew up watching her Italian grandfather work leather in his shoemaker’s workshop, obtained from her uncle’s raw material store. Forced to emigrate to South America after fighting in World War II, he started his shoe business from scratch in Argentina, learning the trade intuitively. Her grandmother was a pantsuit maker and extremely hardworking. They were a pair of independent business people in the simplest way.

The LANDA brand was founded in 2018 by Silvana, following in her grandfather’s footsteps. All LANDA bags and fashion accessories are made with love from the highest quality raw materials and finished to perfection. The design is modern, beautiful and, most importantly, super functional.

The idea that reflects this brand is the memory of the work of Silvana’s blanket and his hands working on the tanned leather, the rich, earthy aromas of the workshop and the sound of the sewing machines. He also did a lot of hand sewing. Sometimes he would let her help with the finishing process; brushing or painting the edges of each shoe. As a working professional and mother of two children, Silvana is constantly on the move; travels, has a very active life. She learned to always juggle several bags at once and started looking for a great solution to meet her daily needs.

She wanted something roomy yet stylish – something like a bulky living bag from the local supermarket! What she discovered was a gap in the market and saw the possibility of a new business opportunity. With fond memories of her grandfather working in his leather workshop, it seemed a natural step to start designing bags that were roomy and practical, but made from beautiful high-quality leather.

My outfit today is adorned with the PANAMA Oversized black bag, a model that has truly become an exciting accessory for the LANDA brand. This large bag in the style of relaxed urban elegance is very cool! It is characterized by a sporty, boxy shape and a large capacity for storing everyday necessities.

The special feature of this bag is that it can be worn in 3 ways and the shape itself changes completely! To be worn as is, or folded in half, or using a small strap, this bag takes on a cool trapeze shape. The Panama bag model is available in black, dark grey and burgundy.

The next brand that I want to present to you today is one of the representatives of luxury Irish leather goods with a long tradition and rich history – George Horn.

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 age 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 UK glove manufacturer closed, 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, tweaking and refining until 2020, a watershed year and a beautiful moment of rebirth for the George Horn glove brand.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see a masterpiece of the George Horn brand, women’s hand-stitched long gloves made of leather and lined with pure silk. Experience the ultimate in luxury with these George Horn Women’s Handmade Long Leather Gloves. Elevate your style with the George Horn Four Button Gloves, the perfect sophisticated accessory designed for timeless elegance. These mid-length gloves stretch gracefully, creating an elegant and elongated silhouette that perfectly complements formal and semi-formal attire.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these gloves feature a row of four stylish buttons, adding a refined touch to their classic design. Made from 100% silk, they feel luxurious against the skin, offering unparalleled comfort and breathability. Perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to add a touch of understated glamour, four-button gloves are a true testament to the art of fine glove craftsmanship. Indulge in the perfect combination of style, comfort and craftsmanship.

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.

If it weren’t for my friends from MYTHERESA, a shopping platform that represents a real fashion treasure trove for all men and women fashion lovers, pieces like the Max Mara turtleneck sweater and trousers and these gorgeous Tod’s shoes wouldn’t be in this blog post on the Mr.M blog today. I am very grateful to the MYTHERESA platform for the trust shown and the wonderful cooperation, and I would like to take the opportunity to once again thank the MYTHERESA team from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful cooperation.

This time I decided to complete my outfit with shoes from the Italian brand Tod’s. There is no person who has not resisted wearing these famous Italian fashion houses, regardless of whether it is a person of female or male gender, Tod’s shoes are loved by the whole planet because of their refined elegance and incredible comfort. The shoes from today’s fashion story are an iconic model with a gold-coloured metal logo, while the shoes are made of black patent leather.

I hope you enjoyed my fashion story today. Soon I will show you new outfits that can serve as inspiration for the new fashion season. See you soon at the same place, with some new interesting story. I will try not to take long breaks and I hope you understand the reason for my unexpected absence, but there will be time to catch up and I am sure I will meet your expectations.

Special Note: All my photos from today’s post have been specially edited to meet the expectations of blog friends, as well as the readers themselves while respecting the aesthetics and guidelines of fashion photography. Unfortunately, the face and neck lifting operations did not go well and due to the negligence of the medical team from abroad, I suffered serious aesthetic and health consequences. In agreement with my legal team, I wrote a post with all the details that can be found on the English international site of the Mr.M blog.

Best regards,

Rose

This post is sponsored by Max Mara and Tod’s from the MYTHERESA e-commerce shopping platform, as well as Lanificio Colombo, Landa, George Horn brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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It’s Always Burberry Weather: London in Love

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to the first fashion story in a series of posts from England on the Mr.M blog. The month of March will be dedicated to the unusual country in the heart of Western Europe and the largest constituent country of the United Kingdom, a country known for its royal family, traditional English breakfast, famous English accent, tea, rain, rain and more rain… At the very beginning of today’s fashion story about the British luxury clothing brand Burberry, I would like to thank you for your wonderful messages and numerous emails about the previous post which was dedicated to a travelogue about London. I am glad that you, like me, have fallen in love with this British metropolis.

Many of you have asked me via messages why I was in London in January of this year and what are the pictures of me with Burberry coats that were taken on the streets of London. At the beginning of this year, the leading luxury British fashion house Burberry presented its new SS25 collection, but that’s why a new promotional campaign called “It’s Always Burberry Weather: London in Love” was launched.

The new Burberry campaign, inspired by British romantic comedies, combines love, rain and legendary coats without which we cannot imagine the spring-Summer season 2025. Burberry fashion house took the opportunity to revive a true British love story by showing humour, optimism and of course what we all know – the unpredictability of the “great” changing weather in London.

This is a new Burberry love story that pays homage to the British romantic comedies of the 90s and 2000s. To mark the launch of the new campaign, Burberry has unveiled a series of seven films inspired by Britain’s favorite romantic comedies. The films explore the everyday romances of ordinary Londoners, with familiar plots and playful dialogue. The urban fairytale world of love, everyday life and rain is brought to life by a stellar cast. The film stars Academy Award winner Kate Winslet, alongside Amy Lou Wood, Chan Kuhn, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michael Ward, Nicholas Hoult, Richard E. Grant, Son Souk and models David Gandy, Liu Wen and Naomi Campbell. Of course, none of this is possible without the famous Knight of Burberry also appearing in a role, always silent but chivalrous, always in a sign of special attention and care that is taken for the heritage and logo of the fashion house Burberry.

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 favourite trench and the colour that I always like to wear – the colour 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 colours by which the Burberry trench or coat is recognisable, and they are: Beige (washed stone colour), Camel (honey colour) and Black colour.

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 favourite pieces from the fashion house Burberry on my blog.

In today’s post, you have the opportunity to see the famous Burberry double-breasted mid-length trench coat in honey colour, as well as a beige long-sleeved polo shirt that is made of silk thread.

OUTFIT

Trenchcoat: Burberry

Top: Burberry

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 Horn glove 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 lamb’s nappa leather and lined with pure cashmere. Experience the height of luxury with these George Horn handmade lamb nappa leather gloves. 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.

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.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the first fashion story from a series of posts from London, where together we discovered the beauty and splendour of fashion with the British brand Burberry, the beauty of urban cut with the Italian brand Loro Piana, the luxury and softness of Irish craftsmanship of luxury leather goods 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 outfit!

Today I tried to show you the beauty of elegance and refinement of luxury fashion in the capital of England, 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 London,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Burberry, Loro Piana, George Horn and Fratelli Rossetti  brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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It’s Always Burberry Weather: Cliffs of Moher in Love…

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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.

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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.

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Ériu: The Brand that Combines Sustainability, Craftsmanship and The Rich Heritage of Irish Wool

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to the fourth 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 Ériu, an iconic luxury Irish knitwear brand, 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 will have opportunities 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. There will be a special travelogue about the Cliffs of Moher where you will get to know the localities in more detail, as well as the service of a private driver with whom you can quickly and with a high level of comfort and convenience enjoy the natural sights of Ireland.

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 introduce some Irish brands that caught my attention during the Showcase Ireland trade show – Ériu and Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli.

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.

A brand that caught my eye during Showcase Ireland is Irish luxury knitwear brand Ériu who make clothing, accessories and other products from 100% Irish wool which has been selected for its unique qualities of softness, drape, shine and seam definition. The founders of this amazing brand are Ms. Zoë Daly and Mr. Lionel Mackey.

Ériu‘s story began with Mrs. Daly’s grandmother, Kitsy, who knitted all her life. It was her art, her craft, her soul. For her, knitting was a practical, useful thing, but also an expression of selfless and great love. When Mrs. Zoe’s daughter was born, right on Kitsy’s birthday, as luck would have it, she knitted her a blanket, her first baby blanket. This precious blanket is made from 100% soft and silky merino wool.

Ms Zoe has discovered a new community of small and sustainable farmers who are committed to restoring Ireland’s woolen tradition, a heritage of cottage industry. A concept based on new breeds of sheep, new blends of wool, new ways of renewing old skills. After she met Mr. Lionel Mackey, a farmer from Wicklow, who understood the reality of sheep farming, as well as the needs of the business, they decided to establish the Ériu brand, which took its name from the patron goddess of Ireland, the queen of fertility, sovereignty and abundance.

They wanted to create a fully sustainable process for making Irish wool blankets, where the material is sourced directly from farmers and local textile artisans are employed. “From farm to yarn” became their mantra, a new hope and eventually the slogan of this unusual brand. During Showcase Ireland I had the opportunity to meet the founders of the brand and get to know more about their work and divine products made from real Irish wool.

In today’s fashion story, I want to present you a Beige Lugh Sweater that perfectly fit into my outfit today. How did this sweater get its name? Lugh was a Celtic solar king, god of light and sun, who had many children, including the famous Celtic warrior Cu Chulin.

A dedicated protector of land and community, Lugh represents the warrior-masculine spirit of the Ériu brand’s mission to protect the nation’s heritage, champion natural resources and bring these skills back to Irish communities. This sweater is a unisex piece with a new vision of a contemporary approach to tradition, with subtle details (braids) and a comfortable hood. Lightweight and comfortable to wear, this beautiful sweater is handmade with love by dear Ann and Anne on their homemade knitting machines from home.

The jumper is made from Ériu‘s signature blend of 100% Irish wool yarns, which bring ancient heritage to life through a fair trade wool network across Ireland. This sweater is made in 6 basic colors: navy, pink, turquoise, beige, blue and camel.

If you want to stay updated and find out what new things Ériu, a luxury brand of Irish knitwear, has prepared for us, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Trench Coat: Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli

Sweater: Ériu

Trousers: Brunello Cucinelli

Sneakers: Dolce & Gabbana

Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli is a distinctive Irish brand whose tradition and love for rainwear spans nearly two centuries. You must be wondering what is the story of this extraordinary brand? Back in 1823, Mr. Charles Mackintosh patented his breakthrough invention in the form of an extraordinary waterproof fabric. His material has been used by a select few manufacturers to make special raincoats, using his patent 2 layer double cotton bonded with a rubber compound which is then further bonded with rubberised cotton. Later, in 1889, one of those manufacturers from Manchester expanded its operations to Ireland and in 1934 registered its Mackintosh manufacturing business.

The popularity of raincoats has led to them being exported to countries as far as the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. They were worn by men and women who appreciated their function and quality workmanship, however, complaints continued due to the unpleasant smell of the rubber and their tendency to melt in warmer temperatures and become very stiff during cooler temperatures. These raincoats were in such demand that they were also supplied as the official uniform raincoats to Irish government organisations such as the State Police, Military Police Airport Police, Army Officers, Prison Officers and other semi state organisations such as Irish Rail and the Post & Telegraph Service until the downturn in demand caused by the recession and availability cheaper synthetic waterproof materials.

The turning point for the brand was in 1983, when the company was bought by Francis Campelli, who solved all the above complaints and developed a fabric that is odorless and will not change its properties in extreme weather conditions. This fabric is a double cotton texture, with a high-tech breathable membrane sandwiched between 2 layers of cotton, it is breathable, waterproof, windproof, durable and has the added benefit of being dry cleanable and hand washable. For nearly 200 years, generations of artisans have produced these raincoats that have come to be known as ‘The Mack’.

The fabric used to make Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli raincoats is known as Double Texture Cotton. This material is made of 2 layers of fine quality cotton and one special layer of high-tech polyurethane waterproof breathable membrane. It is important to note that all 3 layers are connected by heat and pressure with a hidden waterproof membrane located in the center.

The fabric is pre-shrunk and lightly sanded to provide extra comfort to the touch. Also, this material is additionally coated with a moisture repellent finish to disperse rain. It is important to note that this material is silent unlike the others and does not cause excessive noises when rubbing. The fabric is waterproof, windproof, breathable and durable in general wear conditions.

The Mackintosh will hold its shape thanks to the construction of the seams and the bonded membrane that binds the 2 layers together. It will not become excessively rigid at low temperatures, nor will it melt during exposure to high temperatures. This fabric can be cleaned in a number of ways: dry clean, hand wash or machine wash, but machine wash is not recommended as the Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli team usually use wool linings that can shrink or leather belt buckles that would fall apart in the machine or other non-machine washable covers. It is important to note that after washing or the first season of wearing, the fabric of your raincoat will become a little softer.

As you are used to sharing maintenance tips for Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli raincoats, today I will try to share some additional maintenance tips with you. As for cleaning, the brand recommends Chemical or hand wash at 30° with soap flakes that should be rinsed well. After washing, hang the raincoat on a wide roomy hanger and dry naturally. If you decide to use an iron, then use a steam iron on low heat. After cleaning, reprime if necessary to maintain the shower-repellant finish. It is important to note that colors may lighten after cleaning.

Machine washing is not recommended, but the double-textured fabric used in Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli mackintoshes can actually be washed in a modern washing machine with a delicates or wool programme. The fabric will not shrink or delaminate, the color may change – lighten, but not more than when washing by hand. If the raincoat is machine washed, the pre-shrunk wool lining may still shrink and any genuine leather buckles may begin to fall apart. After a good rinse with plenty of cold water to remove any residue will ensure an even colour, this can be done using a shower head in the shower or bath, or even a garden hose if you have the option. After rinsing it is best to hang your Macintosh on a wide plastic hanger on the clothes dryer.

To maintain the beauty of your Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli raincoat, there is no need to iron or refinish the rainproof finish as the mackintosh will remain waterproof due to the hidden waterproof membrane, but leaks may occur at the stitching points if the rainproof finish is somehow damaged worn out. Iron the garment only from the inside, using a modern steam iron, which will have a Teflon backing to prevent the surface from shining. Remove all detachable items and iron separately. Pressure can be applied to any area where there is only one layer of fabric.

During ironing it is only necessary to use light pressure or no pressure at all on areas where there are folds or 2 layers of fabric. To restore the rain-resistant finish, you can purchase a product from specialized camping equipment stores and look for products that are used to repair cotton clothing and follow the instructions for proper use. To extend the life of your Macintosh, hang it to dry in a well-ventilated area and make sure it is completely dry before long-term storage.

In today’s story I present to you this unusual Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli yellow double breasted raincoat which is ideal for rainy and windy weather. A yellow raincoat is needed by every man during the autumn and winter period, and this raincoat can be worn on all occasions and has a special and elegant charm. It is important to note that this raincoat is extremely light and I liked this interesting colour.

If you want to stay updated and find out what new products Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli, a luxury Irish rainwear brand, has prepared for us, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the fourth fashion story from the series of posts from Ireland, where we together discover the beauty and brilliance of the sustainability and heritage of real Irish wool with luxury Irish knitwear brand Ériu, the beauty of rainwear with Irish brand Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli, the beauty of urban tailoring with Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli and the beauty of Italian comfort with Dolce & Gabbana, 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, as well as some natural beauties of Ireland with unusual fashion stories I made there. 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 Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli, Ériu, Brunello Cucinelli and Dolce & Gabbana brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Fashion Diary of Mrs. Mom: HEVA Milano, A New Definition of Italian Luxury…

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to my new fashion story on the pages of the Mr.M blog in this Autumn-Winter 2024/25 season. I sincerely hope that I will justify your trust this season as well and that I will be able to inspire women in their prime to change the way they look at life and introduce novelty into their everyday life through my vision of fashion. Today I will do my best to present you some new autumn, maybe a little winter furry fashion novelties that have arrived in my wardrobe – HEVA Milano.

This unexpected hobby of mine and writing fashion stories became interesting to me because I noticed that people found my stories interesting and inspiring. Honestly, I did not expect that my writing of fashion stories would be such a success and I am immensely grateful to you for the wonderful messages, as well as for the selfless support you give me daily.

Fur is a noble material that has always been worn by celebrities, members of royal families, while in Europe this status symbol was worn by great ladies. After the published fashion story about the FURMARK certificate for the sustainability of fur in the fashion industry on the Mr.M blog, Marko and I received numerous questions regarding the selection of the appropriate quality of fur, as well as the selection of a fur coat model. Many ladies were in doubt, since buying a fur coat is a serious investment and therefore it is necessary to carefully choose the right model for yourself. There are furs of different quality on the market, from pieces to whole skins, natural and dyed fur.

Therefore, it is best for everyone to choose the fur that the lady thinks is the best and contact the professionals, who can help you and answer all your doubts. Prices can vary and it is certain that with a higher price, you get better quality, which is of course the desire of all of us. A high quality fur coat is a piece that is eternal, it can be passed on to generations to come.

I love fur and love to wear it when I have the chance. A special place in my wardrobe this season was occupied by this wonderful long fur coat made of sheared mink with a luxurious collar made of sable fur. I am always happy to give my trust to Italian furriers because of the exceptional quality of workmanship and design. The fur coat that you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story is a true masterpiece of the Italian fur shop HEVA Milano.

The HEVA Milano brand is one of the brands of the Italian company Golden Furs, which was founded in 1986. It was founded as an import-export company of leather and fur, which years later became a world leader in the sector of high-quality natural fur.

Not long after, in 1990, the showroom exhibition space was opened for the display of multi-brand collections, followed by the HEVA Milano style studio. The passion for fur and tailoring led the HEVA Milano team to cooperation with the biggest luxury brands. The company is committed to selecting and purchasing fur exclusively from sustainable farms certified by Saga Furs & Furmark.

In the rich offer of the HEVA Milano fur world, you can find garments made of natural fur of the following types: mink, sable, fox, chinchilla, swakara, as well as pure cashmere coats and leather jackets made of natural fur.

At the HEVA Milano atelier you will always find an exceptional and quality service of tailors and pattern makers who are able to develop custom patterns or remake existing furs. Every purchase on the HEVA Milano website as part of the e-shop, all fur pieces can be changed later with the “made to measure” service.

A number of options are available:

  • length and width adjustment
  • regulation of applications and plugins
  • modification of the structure of fur garments
  • adding inserts/accessories

I would like to mention one very important thing, in order to ensure the maximum level of dedicated HEVA Milano service, I recommend you to go to the HEVA Milano headquarter in San Marino to check your measurements in detail. Otherwise, you can also make changes by specifying your measurements via email.

The HEVA Milano atelier is open for booking appointments from Monday to Friday at the headquarters of Serravalle – San Marino. Also, to check your general measurements, it is possible to make an appointment at the salon in the very heart of Milan – Corso Venezia 59.

If you want to know more about HEVA Milano fur brand and discover what their team has prepared for the new winter season, visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

In today’s fashion story, you have the opportunity to see a long fur coat, below the knee, which is made of sheared mink in a delicate cappuccino color from beige to dark brown. The collar of this fur coat is decorated with a luxurious collar made of noble and expensive sable fur. Apart from the exceptional cut, design and quality, this fur coat also stands out for its weight because it is very light, so you don’t feel like you are wearing a fur coat which is a characteristic of modern fur design in the 21st century.

OUTFIT

Fur Coat: HEVA Milano

Pearl Necklace: MIKIMOTO

Earrings: Item from personal collection

Turtleneck Sweater: Loro Piana

Trousers: Loro Piana

Gloves: Loro Piana

Shoes: Brunello Cucinelli

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 opportunity to see three interesting pieces from the women’s Loro Piana Autumn – Winter 2024 collection, which are just a small fraction of my favorites this season due to their distinctive elegance and my love for soft pastel colors. The beige colored trousers are perfect for all occasions and extremely easy to match with other colors, they are made of cashmere, while on the other hand the Loro Piana beige roll top is made of the finest cashmere. My outfit today was completed by leather gloves that captivate with sporty elegance, but they fit perfectly.

If you want to stay updated and find out which pieces the Loro Piana fashion house has to offer us this fashion season, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

As for jewelry, today I decided on a pearl necklace that is from my personal collection, I bought it about ten years ago and it was made by MIKIMOTO jewelers, the earrings are also from my personal collection and I have special memories for both pieces. I think these pieces have refreshed and enriched my outfit today because I am a big pearl lover.

This time I decided to complete my outfit with shoes from the Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli. There is no person who has not resisted wearing these famous Italian fashion houses, regardless of whether it is a person of female or male gender, Brunello Cucinelli shoes are loved by the whole planet because of their refined elegance and incredible comfort. The shoes from today’s fashion story are the iconic model of elegant dark brown moccasins.

I hope you enjoyed my todays fall fashion story for the season. Soon I will show you new winter outfits that can serve as inspiration for the new fashion season. See you soon at the same place, with some new interesting story. I will try not to take long breaks and I hope you understand the reason for my unexpected absence, but there will be time to catch up and I am sure I will meet your expectations.

Special note: All my photos from today’s post have been specially edited to meet the expectations of blog partners, as well as the readers themselves while respecting the aesthetics and guidelines of fashion photography. Unfortunately, the face and neck lifting operations did not go well and due to the negligence of the medical team from Egypt, I suffered serious aesthetic and health consequences. In agreement with my legal team, I wrote a post with all the details that can be found on this LINK.

Best Regards,

Rose

This post is sponsored by the HEVA Milano, Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli and MIKIMOTO brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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SANNINO NAPOLI: A Classy Fashion Story About a Luxurious Burgundy Shade

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to another Fall fashion story on the Mr.M blog. I hope you are well and ready for a new dose of fashion. Today we will continue the story of an unusual Italian fashion brand that we had the opportunity to meet this season on the Mr.M blog – Sannino Napoli.

We discovered this well-hidden fashion gem this fashion season and learned very interesting information about this brand that definitely sets it apart from other fashion houses on the market. The first and basic postulate of this brand is the excellent selection of quality materials and their processing, which gives customers a special feeling of comfort, elegance and comfort. Today’s story will be dedicated to the burgundy colour, which is associated with numerous fashion myths, and I will try to unravel some of them for you.

The burgundy colour made its big comeback in this year’s Fall-Winter 2024/25 season and many famous fashion houses followed this trend and made numerous clothes, fashion accessories and shoes in this unusually elegant colour. Bordeaux color is also known among many fashion lovers as an elegant dark red wine color or a juicy chestnut color. This colour can be properly presented in any fashion season, but due to the associations that usually bind us all to this colour, it has become an unmistakable fashion choice for the fall and winter season due to the ideal drowning and breaking of the fashion monotony in winter outfits.

The Sannino Napoli creative team creates a collection of outerwear that reflect the attitudes and priorities of the changing modern world. In a unique way, this brand combines the lifestyle of a modern man with Italian tailoring, dynamism with the essential. This family brand has been the backbone of contemporary wardrobe for almost 40 years. This unusual brand that comes to us from the Italian cradle where the love of tailoring was born, this brand strives to prove that true Italian craftsmanship with true, timeless and unique style comes from the fashion heart of Italy – Naples.

Finding reliable professionals with long working experience who look to the future is something that cannot be put on the back burner. If we add to that professionalism, a huge and deep love and passion for our work, you have finally found a unique brand on the market that we can happily and safely rely on.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of autumn and the relaxed elegance of winter, Sannino Napoli‘s FW 2024/25 collection of coats and jackets showcases a range of styles that effortlessly blend fashion with functionality. From sleek and tailored leather jackets and coats to versatile and sophisticated pieces, each garment is designed to provide maximum comfort while exuding extreme elegance and refinement.

All Sannino Napoli jackets use water-repellent suede and leather. Sannino Napoli uses many techniques to make their jackets as durable as possible. The base materials are some of the best fabrics and precious leathers on the market. The Sannino Napoli team uses certified fabrics such as Loro Piana “Rain System”, “Storm System”, “Capolavoro” or “Pecora Nera”. Exceptional materials such as linen, silk, wool and cashmere blends as well as Extreme Wool and Pecora Nera offer comfort and weather protection. As always, Sannino Napoli jackets are embellished with suede to give a unique and elegant touch to any outfit.

In today’s fashion story, I present to you a Sannino Napoli jacket made of the highest quality suede leather in a beautiful shade of deep wine-red burgundy. This jacket model is decorated with two pockets with a leather flap, as well as knitted details. The jacket is closed manually with the help of buttons on the jacket.

Sannino Napoli offers clothing tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Their MTO (Make to Order) service is designed to give you a personalized experience. When you order a Sannino Napoli garment, one of their experts will get in touch with you to discuss your requirements, including a special Sannino Napoli monogramming service – using initials as a way to personalize your purchase.

In the following fashion stories, I will show you some more models of Sannino Napoli outerwear pieces from their latest winter collection and I believe you will find the ideal piece for yourself or a loved one. If you want to know more about the Sannino Napoli brand, visit their official website and follow them on the social network Instagram.

OUTFIT

Leather Jacket: Sannino Napoli

Sweater: YOON

Trousers: MEROE

Gloves: Loro Piana

Shoes: Christian Louboutin via MYTHERESA MEN

The second fashion brand I would like to introduce you to is the latest creation in the prestigious history of the Mancini family, a long tradition of over 50 years of textile production. Building its reputation on a solid know-how concept under the label “Made in Italy”, the Mancini family uses the exclusive experience of Italian craftsmanship and high-quality fabrics, to provide elegant fashion creations and exclusive style that characterises the Italian design talent woven into YOON, the brand which combines tradition and prestige.

YOON is the flagship brand of the Mancini family and is characterised by artisanal elegance that has won the hearts of customers around the world thanks to the use of fine yarns, ecological and innovative fibers. Acquired several years ago to enhance the company’s presence in the casual chic market, YOON has so far provided the company with high visibility at the international trade fairs Pitti Uomo in Florence and The Supreme in Monaco.

Due to unerring sense of fashion and innovative creativity, YOON clothing becomes a means of living in the third millennium. For those who pay attention to MADE IN ITALY quality, who deliberately choose not to go unnoticed, giving preference to elegant and dynamic styles at the same time. Intelligent weaving between fashion style and vintage shades, between technology and nature, somewhere between “city style” and “British style”.

YOON presents dry and clean lines in its collections, as required by an increasingly dynamic everyday life. The past and the future combine to give a new prism to the general picture of life, synthesizing maximum style and maximum comfort in one clothing combination. The materials used are extremely pleasant to wear, light and at the same time warm and protective, from new tactile sensations.

Another feature of YOON clothing is the extraordinary ductility of the collection, which is provided by practical models with precise and never superfluous details. Noble fabrics merge into new, intangible and elastic fibers.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see a burgundy cabled crew-neck sweater from the latest YOON collection. This sweater is unusual both because of the handwork in the form of braids and the combination of red and burgundy colors.

In short YOON is a brand that indicates the style and personality of modern times. In the following fashion stories, I will show you some more models of YOON knitwear from their latest winter collection, and I believe you will find the ideal piece for yourself or a loved one. If you want to know more about the YOON brand, visit their official website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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 opportunity to see a special piece, the timeless peccary men’s gloves, which is considered the most exclusive glove material in the world. Peccary is the skin of a South American wild boar with unique properties. This leather is a strong material, very soft, warm and offers unsurpassed elasticity which means it naturally molds to the hand, even after prolonged use.

These gorgeous burgundy coloured gloves are part of the latest men’s Loro Piana FW 2024/25 collection, which is just a small fraction of my favourites this season for its signature elegance and my love for neutrals. Crafted from 100% Peccary leather and lined with baby cashmere, these gloves are perfect for the detail-oriented man who leaves nothing to chance.

These elegant burgundy gloves are perfect for all occasions, which can be easily combined with other colors. If you want to stay up to date and find out what pieces the Loro Piana brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Today we continue the story of the Egyptian fashion brand MEROË, which managed to show potential customers that there is real fashion stress relief with its simplicity and practicality. Every MEROË piece of clothing is made with love and to last more than one season.

How was the MEROË brand created? MEROË was created as a real solution for all those who have a certain stress when choosing and finding simple and practical clothing pieces that can properly correspond to real everyday experiences, because all MEROË clothing pieces are designed and tailored with style and comfort in equal measure.

The MEROË brand was founded by Sarah Dawood, founder and creative director. Directed art education at London College of Fashion and Istituto Di Moda Burgo. Ms. Sarah Dawood has more than 5 years of work history in the fashion industry and business management. Her work in fashion began with passion, hard work and the ability to focus and never give up on her dreams. On one occasion Ms. Sara Dawood stated: “For me the process never stops, the design process is constant, it is constant everywhere. I design from life experiences, art, movies, music, places I’ve visited, people I’ve met along the way. In the end, I learned about their culture and traditions, and then learned from them. I taste, see and feel culture in its raw form.”

MEROË is on a mission of rational consumption, which means that the brand is working to change the perspective of the industry from fast to slow fashion, so that the MEROË brand will provide pieces that can be worn and loved for longer. The MEROË team believes that sustainable fashion should never compromise. MEROË carefully creates clothes with great style, high quality and impeccable fit. MEROË carries out all these processes through responsible procurement and ethical production so that they can be consciously kept and given a second life.

Sustainability Guarantee Index

MEROË‘s business model is formulated to work harmoniously with the environment and local communities, not to exploit them. The MEROË team created a set of guarantees to show how the brand currently considers the environment and the people involved in the production process.

Care for the environment

The MEROË collection is made using at least 90% plant-based ingredients or materials. All packaging is recyclable and does not contain petroleum-based plastics.

Handcrafted work

MEROË garments from each collection are entirely made in the designer’s studio or by an artisan collective of less than 10 members.

Caring for workers

Workers are regularly paid a daily wage. No child labor or human trafficking is involved in the production of clothing items from MEROË collections. Production work is in accordance with all local environmental regulations.

In today’s fashion story, you have the opportunity to see burgundy trousers from the latest MEROË collection.

I have to admit that I’m surprised how well the burgundy shades of trousers fit into my outfit today. HERRINGBONE RELAXED-FIT CASHMERINO WOOL TROUSERS, with internal single pleats, they are made of wool with a herringbone pattern and cashmere fabric. Men’s trousers in a straight cut with a slight taper at the bottom of the legs.

If you want to stay updated and find out which unique fashion pieces the MEROË brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Everyone who follows the Mr.M blog knows that I am a big fan of quality and interesting shoes, regardless of whether they are sneakers or elegant shoes, I always try to pay maximum attention to fashion details such as footwear. Today we’re meeting again with a famous French house whose creations I adore and you’ve seen before on the Mr.M blog.

I got these Christian Louboutin shoes from my dear friends Mytheresa Man, a shopping platform. The Rantus model in question is made of real pony hair fur in combination with leather details from the limited collection, which is made in multi-color brown, beige, red colors.

If you want to find interesting fashion pieces and a special collection of shoes, you can find them on the Mytheresa online shopping platform where all fashion lovers can find something for themselves!

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of another autumn fashion story, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of Italian fashion with the cult fashion house SANNINO Napoli, elegance and prestige with the luxurious Italian brand Loro Piana, the beauty of urban knitwear with the Italian brand YOON, practical fashion with the Egyptian fashion brand MEROË, the prestigious French shoe brand Christian Louboutin in cooperation with the shopping platform MYTHERESA MEN, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal fall 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!

With Love,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by SANNINO Napoli, Christian Louboutin (via MYTHERESA Men), Loro Piana, YOON and MEROË brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Max Mara: Ludmilla, An Iconic Coat with a Flowing Lines, Hand-Stitched with Two Layers of Cashmere…

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to my first Fall fashion story on the Mr. M & Mrs. Mom blog pages this season. I sincerely hope that this season I will justify your trust and that I will be able to inspire women in their prime to change the way they look at life and introduce novelty into their everyday life through my vision of fashion. Today I will do my best to present you some new autumn fashion novelties that have arrived in my wardrobe, with which we will open the Fall – Winter season on the Mr. M & Mrs. Mom blog.

This unexpected hobby of mine and writing fashion stories became interesting to me because I noticed that people found my stories interesting and inspiring. Honestly, I did not expect my writing of fashion stories to experience such success and I am immensely grateful for your wonderful messages, as well as your selfless support.

When I start something, I always think carefully whether to accept something because every challenge is a responsibility, and so is my writing of fashion stories. I was skeptical at the beginning of this year because of all bad things after cosmetic surgery had happened, whether I would even be ready to embark on the adventure of writing spring and summer stories, but at the persuasion of my family, friends and my psychotherapist, it turned out that this type of work was healing for me and that I somehow managed to prove to myself with this challenge that I can push the boundaries regardless of the difficulties that may arise during the process. Everything in life requires self-confidence, courage and self-love so that a person can achieve higher goals. This autumn I am more prepared and slowly getting used to the new situation in my life.

I believe many of you have heard about MYTHERESA shopping e-commerce on Mr. M & Mrs. Mom blog, but I would like to introduce you to this online fashion paradise. MYTHERESA is one of the leading global luxury e-commerce platforms operating in over 130 countries. Founded as a boutique in 1987, MYTHERESA launched online in 2006 and offers ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories for women, men and children, as well as lifestyle products.

The MYTHERESA online store was founded in 2006 by Susanne and Christoph Botschen and is connected to the multi-brand store in Munich (formerly the THERESA store). In 2014, the THERESA store and mytheresa.com were acquired by the American luxury retailer Neiman Marcus for €150 million, giving Neiman Marcus greater access to international customers and strengthening their e-commerce technology.

During Neiman Marcus’ bankruptcy in 2020, the company began the process of spinning off Mytheresa as an independent entity. In January 2019, Mytheresa launched a children’s clothing category, and in January 2020, Mytheresa Men was launched. In May 2022, a new homeware and lifestyle category followed. In 2022, Mytheresa expanded its luxury offering to include home decor and lifestyle products.

The novelty they presented this year is the launch of certified second-hand watches from over 25 luxury brands, such as Audemars Piguet and Cartier, in cooperation with the Swiss jewelry and watch company Bucherer. As a global retailer, Mytheresa operates in 8 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Korean.

In today’s post, you will see some fashion pieces from brands that you can find on the MYTHERESAonline shopping platform, such as: Max Mara, Loro Piana, Saint Laurent and Tod’s.

We start today’s fashion story with old friends Mr. M&Mrs. Mom of the blog – Max Mara. Max Mara is a world famous Italian fashion brand. It was founded in 1951 in Reggio Emilia by Mr. Achille Maramotti. This legendary brand sponsors and awards the Max Mara Women’s Art Award. Achille Maramotti started creating wardrobes in 1947, and officially founded the Max Mara fashion house in 1951. How did the brand name come about?

The second word of the brand – “Mara” was derived from Mr. Maramotti surname, while “Max” referred to Count Max, a local legend, who was rarely sober, but always so classy and stylish! Mr. Maramotti was one of the first to see that the future of women’s fashion lay in the mass production of designer quality clothing. He also wanted to put his Max Mara brand at the top in front of the names of individual designers, although he hired Karl Lagerfeld, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Dolce & Gabbana, Narciso Rodriguez and Anne Marie Beretta. The company is still in the hands of the family and is one of the best family fashion businesses in the world.

The Max Mara group has 35 brands in its fashion empire, of which the Max Mara brand remains the heart of the company to this day. Other brands include Sportmax, Sportmax Code, Weekend Max Mara, Marella, Pennyblack, iBlues, MAX&Co. and Marina Rinaldi. An interesting information is that Marina Rinaldi is a brand founded in 1980 and named after the greatmother of Mr. Maramotti.

Max Mara is my favorite brand because it absolutely meets my criteria when it comes to wardrobe, which are: quality, interesting models and cuts, good selection of materials, as well as fine processing of them. I’m sure you’ve all seen by now how much I love cashmere, so this Ludmilla coat is my new fashion love that I’m sure I’ll wear for a long, long time. This coat is made from the finest pure tobacco cashmere, hand stitched in Italy with two layers of soft cashmere.

Made of hand-stitched pure double cashmere, the Ludmilla coat shines like satin. Its shine is the result of a carding process that releases impurities from the fabric, making it flawless to the touch and visually. Finishing the coat with a custom binding that makes it unique, it epitomizes a relaxed attitude and attention to detail. This coat is made for true connoisseurs, when one hears the call for special luxury or the art of choosing the best without boasting, the instinctive answer is Ludmilla.

A timeless piece from the Max Mara collection, the Ludmilla coat epitomizes laid-back appeal that doesn’t sacrifice luxurious fabrics and impeccable attention to detail. Reinterpreted in 2016 and reintroduced in all collections since then, it is one of the iconic pieces of Max Mara style. It stands out with its generous silhouette that hugs the body, and can be adjusted thanks to the coordinated belt. Kimono sleeves and large patch pockets emphasize its understated, refined luxury.

In addition to the excellent material processing, the model of this coat itself is modern and unusual. Depending on what you plan to wear with this coat, it can be nicely combined with elegant outfits, as well as with some relaxed everyday casual outfits. In addition to the coat, gloves and a bag are also part of the Max Mara collection. This bag is part of the old Max Mara collection, but because I really wanted to have this bag, the Max Mara team found it in their archives and I got this wonderful bag because I had it on Pinterest as my favorite piece, but that’s why the gloves are part the latest Max Mara Fall – Winter 2024 collections.

I would like to write a small note for all interested ladies who want to own a Ludmilla coat. This coat is significantly oversized and I chose an Italian size 36, but it’s a little big on me and I think I should have taken an IT34 size, since I lost a lot of weight and I weigh significantly less, so I wasn’t sure which coat size would suit me, that’s why I took the IT36 size, and my son urged me to take the IT34 number, honestly right now I feel a lot of guilt for not listening to him.

Certain pieces from the Max Mara women’s collection can also be found on the MYTHERESA e-commerce shopping platform.

If you want to know more about the Italian fashion house Max Mara and discover what the Maramotti family has prepared for the new fashion season, visit their official online store and follow them on 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 opportunity to see two interesting pieces from the women’s Loro Piana FW24 collection, which is just a small part of my favourites this season because of its distinctive elegance and my love for bright colours and soft pastels. Drap color pants are perfect for all occasions and can be easily combined with other colors, they are made of cashmere. On the other hand, a Loro Piana beige roll made of the finest cashmere.

Certain pieces from the Loro Piana women’s collection can also be found on the MYTHERESA e-commerce shopping platform.

If you want to stay updated and find out which pieces the Loro Piana fashion house has to offer us this fashion season, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

OUTFIT

Coat: Max Mara

Sunglasses: Cartier

Turtleneck: Loro Piana

Earrings: Saint Laurent

Necklace: Saint Laurent

Gloves: Max Mara

Trousers: Loro Piana

Bag: Max Mara

Shoes: Tod’s

Everyone who follows my fashion stories knows that I am a big fan of quality and interesting jewelry, I always try to pay maximum attention to fashion details such as jewelry. Today we are hanging out with a well-known French house whose creations I adore and I was happy to wear their clothes and shoes, and now I have the opportunity to wear their jewelry – SAINT LAURENT.

The necklace and earrings are a true masterpiece of this famous French fashion house and have a very attractive design that is very elegant and refined. I love the amber stone in the necklace, which went perfectly with the tobacco-colored Max Mara coat.

If it weren’t for my friends from MYTHERESA, an e-commerce shopping platform that represents a true fashion treasure trove for all lovers of men’s and women’s fashion, pieces like Max Mara coats, bags and gloves, Loro Piana turtleneck sweater and trousers, SAINT LAURENT necklaces and earrings and Tod’s shoes wouldn’t exist today in this blog post on the Mr. M & Mrs. Mom blog. I am very grateful to the MYTHERESA platform for the trust shown and the wonderful collaboration, and I would like to take the opportunity to once again thank the MYTHERESA team from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful collaboration.

This time I decided to complete my outfit with shoes from the Italian brand Tod’s. There is no person who has not resisted wearing these famous Italian fashion houses, regardless of whether it is a person of female or male gender, Tod’s shoes are loved by the whole planet because of their refined elegance and incredible comfort. The shoes from today’s fashion story are an iconic model with a gold-colored metal logo, while the shoes are made of dark brown croco print leather.

Of course, the fashion statement piece that every stylish woman needs and that helps you “hide” from the world when you need a break – sunglasses! This famous Panthère de Cartier sunglasses model is a timeless model, a piece that can be passed down to generations to come! I would like to thank the MYTHERESA team for the wonderful gift.

Certain models of optical frames and sunglasses from the Cartier collection can also be found on the MYTHERESA online shopping platform.

If you want to stay updated and find out what new products French Maison Cartier has to offer us this season, follow this luxury goods house on Facebook and Instagram.

I hope you enjoyed my first fall fashion story for the season. Soon I will show you new autumn and winter outfits that can serve as inspiration for the new fashion season. See you soon at the same place, with some new interesting story. I will try not to take long breaks and I hope you understand the reason for my unexpected absence, but there will be time to catch up and I am sure I will meet your expectations.

Special note: All my photos from today’s post have been specially edited to meet the expectations of blog partners, as well as the readers themselves while respecting the aesthetics and guidelines of fashion photography. Unfortunately, the face and neck lifting operations did not go well and due to the negligence of the medical team from Egypt, I suffered serious aesthetic and health consequences. In agreement with my legal team, I wrote a post with all the details that can be found on this LINK.

Best Regards,

Rose

This post is sponsored by the Max Mara, Loro Piana, Saint Laurent and Tod’s via MYTHERESA luxury e-commerce online shopping platform and Cartier brand. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Brett Johnson: The American Touch of Iconic Elegance…

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to another Fall fashion story from exotic Ecuador on the Mr.M blog. I hope you are well and ready for a new dose of fashion. Today we will continue the story of an exclusive luxury unusual fashion brand that I noticed in a previous post that you fell in love with at first sight – Brett Johnson. This brand possesses a multi-faceted spirit that reflects the founder of the brand through his own quest to redefine the American dream we all dream about.

Brett Johnson represents a real masculine universe of relaxed luxury with a touch of modern and refined self-awareness that every modern man with refined taste should possess. This exceptional fashion brand was founded by Mr. Brett Johnson, a menswear designer born in Virginia in 1989. He studied fashion in New York, where he also worked for Donna Karan, until there was a turning point in his life in 2014 when he decided it was the right time to start his own fashion brand. Mr. Johnson comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs as his parents are the founders of BET Entertainment (Black Entertainment Television), an American cable television network based in Washington and after its sale to Viacom, they expanded the business into hospitality and financial services. Growing up in a family that developed numerous successful businesses, Brett Johnson gradually built his vision of a sustainable and successful independent fashion brand in the right way.

Mr. Johnson battled a lot of prejudice early in his design career as many believed he was just another rich kid who decided to make his way into the world of fashion. With his dedicated work and exceptional creativity, Mr. Johnson showed what a refined, self-aware modern man should look like, because due to his creativity, he managed to include his fashion brand in the offer of the famous department store Neiman Marcus, which recognized the undeniable talent of Mr. Johnson, as well as his vision brand.

The Brett Johnson brand has experienced dizzying success in the world of fashion in a short time, which is why Mr. Johnson opened his first flagship store in 2017, on Mercer Street, the elegant heart of Soho. At that moment there was a need to internationalize his brand and therefore the collection had to be presented all over the world. The world of fashion is special and the right decisions need to be made to keep a brand at the top and Mr. Johnson found himself at an important business crossroads and it was time to choose the next market to expand his brand.

New York, where the heart of the brand is located, needed to find a place in Europe to expand the business. When we talk about the world of fashion, there are only two European metropolises where every brand can develop, namely Milan, the center of the fashion business and the cradle where the “Made in Italy” concept of work is kept, or Paris, the famous international fashion hub in Europe. Mr. Johnson decided on Milan, where he still achieves outstanding results.

With each new collection, designer Brett Johnson left the men’s fashion world speechless because his pieces are iconic and timeless and can be worn on any occasion. It is my great honour to present to you the extraordinairy piece of the new Brett Johnson Fall-Winter 2024 collection. While writing this fashion story, I am trying to find the right words to define the new Brett Johnson FW24/25 collection. At a very first sight, I would say that the collection is inspired by the neutral colours of nature and everything is subordinated to comfort, unique refinement and inevitable elegance.

The brand itself is recognised for its creation of high-quality clothing and fashion accessories for men, but this piece of fashion that I will present to you today – an aviator navy jacket made of exquisite deerskin is for me a piece of fashion that simply invites you to travel and explore the work. With this jacket I enjoyed the beauty of Ecuador and I discovered some interesting places in the heart of the culture of Ecuador – Cuenca and I have many good memories from this unusual trip.

The new Brett Johnson FW24/25 collection is inspired by the green natural environment, with colors reminiscent of the typical shades of the mountain environment; from the white of snow to the blue of the sky, from the warm tones characteristic of autumn leaves to the green of untouched forests. This collection is adorned with jackets, raincoats, parkas, coats and fine knitwear. These are the pieces that the Brett Johnson brand has proposed for this fashion season. Men’s fashion for the autumn-winter season should be made of clothes that are resistant to wind and water, extremely comfortable and super light. In the new Brett Johnson collection, materials like cashmere, leather and wool are used, soft and warm fibers that gently envelop the figure, giving an authentic experience of comfort.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see a navy Aviator Deerskin Jacket from the latest Brett Johnson FW24/25 collection, which is made of the finest pebbled deerskin, the beauty of which is emphasised by a natural shearling fur collar. The jacket has ribbed cuffs and hem.

This beautiful long sleeve leather aviator jacket features a front zipper with two front pockets. All the materials used to make the jacket – natural leather and fur – are of Italian origin and the entire production was carried out in Italy.

It is with great pleasure that I can share with you all wonderful news, as many of you have asked me what is happening with the brand’s website and you have not been able to access it and view the new Brett Johnson collection, the site has been in the process of working due to an unexpected number visit the site went down, but their technical team solved the problems and the site is available again! I hope that like me, you will find your favourite timelessly elegant Brett Johnson piece for yourself or for your beloved man if you are looking for the ideal gift for your husband.

In the following fashion stories, I will show you some more outfits that were completed with this extraordinary jacket and I believe that you will find inspiration for your ideal fall-winter outfit. If you want to know more about the Brett Johnson brand, visit brand’s official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

OUTFIT

Leather Aviator Jacket: Brett Johnson

Turtleneck Sweater: Brunello Cucinelli via MYTHERESA Men

Watch: Schaefer & Companions

Jeans: Visvim via MYTHERESA Men

Sneakers: Fratelli Rossetti

Today we continue the story of the ecommerce platform MYTHERESA, as well as the brands available on this platform. I believe many of you have heard about MYTHERESA shopping platform on Mr.M blog, but I would like to introduce you to this electronic fashion paradise. MYTHERESA is one of the leading global luxury e-commerce platforms operating in over 130 countries. Founded as a boutique in 1987, MYTHERESA launched online in 2006 and offers ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories for women, men and children, as well as lifestyle products.

The MYTHERESA online store was founded in 2006 by Susanne and Christoph Botschen and is connected to the multi-brand store in Munich (formerly the THERESA store). In 2014, the THERESA store and mytheresa.com were acquired by the American luxury retailer Neiman Marcus for €150 million, giving Neiman Marcus greater access to international customers and strengthening their e-commerce technology.

During Neiman Marcus’ bankruptcy in 2020, the company began the process of spinning off Mytheresa as an independent entity. In January 2019, Mytheresa launched a children’s clothing category, and in January 2020, Mytheresa Men was launched. In May 2022, a new homeware and lifestyle category followed. In 2022, Mytheresa expanded its luxury offering to include home decor and lifestyle products.

The novelty they presented this year is the launch of certified second-hand watches from over 25 luxury brands, such as Audemars Piguet and Cartier, in cooperation with the Swiss jewelry and watch company Bucherer. As a global retailer, Mytheresa operates in 8 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Korean.

In today’s post, you will see some fashion pieces from Brunello Cucinelli and Visvim brands that you can find on the MYTHERESA online shopping platform.

Fashion pieces from the Brunello Cucinelli collection are made so that they can last for seasons and years with the guarantee that you can leave something of exceptional quality to your descendants with a timeless cut that will always be fashionable. Each manufactured piece is designed so that it does not follow blind trends, but on the contrary remains its own and consistent with the style of timeless elegance and refinement. Brunello Cucinelli is a brand that cherishes the values of “quiet luxury”, that’s why you’ll never see an aggressive brand logo on their clothes, leather goods or other fashion accessories, but the design and material will tell the story for themselves.

Brunello Cucinelli is an Italian luxury fashion brand that sells menswear, womenswear and accessories in Europe, North America and East Asia. The company was founded by Mr. Brunello Cucinelli in 1978. Mr. Cucinelli started his fashion house in 1978 specializing in Mongolian cashmere clothing for women. Today, the company owns 94 of the 124 stores worldwide. A few years ago, more precisely in January 2017, the company launched its online web store.

Mr. Cucinelli controls and manages the brand through Fedone Srl. Cucinelli’s family fund owns 57% of the company’s shares, and has also set up a special fund for the benefit of his daughters, Camilla and Carolina, to guarantee the proper handover of his eponymous company. This is an inspiring fashion story about a family.

An impressive fact is that the company headquarters is located in a 14th-century castle on top of a hill in the middle of Umbria, an area known as the “green heart” of Italy. Brunello Cucinelli donates 20% of profits to its charitable foundation and pays workers wages that are 20% higher than the fashion industry average. Also interesting information is that the employees of the company have extremely flexible working hours and that e-mails are not allowed after working hours. This is one of the few fashion houses that have such good working conditions, which is commendable in today’s age of classical capitalism.

My outfit today is adorned with a piece of clothing from the latest Brunello Cucinelli Fall-Winter 2024 collection, which is this beautiful beige turtleneck sweater with special detail work. The turtleneck is made of the finest cashmere which is extremely soft and light, I just wanted to have one of these in my wardrobe when I saw it in the catalog for the new season. In addition to the interesting design, this roller is of exceptional quality that is pleasant to the skin at first touch. This roller is ideal for carrying out everyday activities, as well as for going to work.

Certain pieces from the Brunello Cucinelli men’s collection can also be found on the MYTHERESA online shopping platform.

If you want to stay updated and find out what iconic Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli has prepared for us this fashion season, follow this brand on social media: Facebook and Instagram.

On the other hand, in today’s story we have a luxury Japanese fashion brand that is special in itself and stands out in the world of fashion. When I was thinking with which words to describe this unusual Japanese fashion house, I came up with two ideal words: dignity and pride. These two words are usually used hand in hand, but I believe they each have their own distinct definitions. It’s the difference between prioritising taking care of yourself or prioritising what others think of you.

Thinking about some things in life and everyday situations such as: “I want to be like this” and “I want to realize some of my dreams”, the Visvim brand continuously tries to connect its dear customers in the best possible way with the work of Visvim craftsmen who create with dignity placing great value on the cultural knowledge passed down to them. When Visvim clothing, shoes or accessories are finished, the brand believes that customers should really use it and experience it with their own senses in the best possible way, and when the opportunity arises, each customer should think about “why this product really means to me “. These are the moments when the Visvimteam is happy to share the honesty they apply in making their products through the fabrics they use and the traces of craftsmanship that exist to reveal.

After all, in any era or time, it is the human heart that drives feelings and human empathy. The Visvim team strives to gradually increase the number of people who can sympathize and relate to their idea that we all live life together by taking care of ourselves through dignity and through the way Visvim garments are made with attitude. This is the kind of thinking that the Visvim team has nurtured from the very beginning.

Visvim is a Japanese men’s clothing, footwear and accessories brand founded by Hiroki Nakamura in 2000. The headquarters of the brand is in the heart of Japan – Tokyo. The Visvim brand has stores in Japan and the US, and is sold internationally in luxury department stores and multi-brand boutiques, including Bergdorf Goodman in New York and Dover Street Market in London. In addition to the main visvim line, Nakamura designs a womenswear line called VMV and a conceptual menswear line called F.I.L. Indigo Camping Trailer. Interestingly, this brand also produces its own range of coffee beans called Little Cloud Coffee.

I don’t know if you knew this interesting fact, but the word “Visvim” has absolutely no meaning. Hiroki Nakamura said he liked the v logos and looked through the “v” part of the Latin dictionary until he came across “vis” and “vim” and liked how the two words sounded together and created a powerful overtone. F.I.L., the name of Visvim’s flagship stores, stands for Free International Laboratory. This stems from Nakamura wanting the stores to be unusual working laboratories for the international brand.

Hiroki Nakamura was born in Kofu and grew up in Tokyo. Nakamura’s parents encouraged him to study abroad. At the age of 11, Nakamura met Cody Horn, one of his classmates at Bunka High School. Through Horn, Nakamura became interested in foreign cultures. Nakamura chose Alaska, a place he grew to love during family whale watching, camping and snowboarding. When he grew up, he started his career at Burton Snowboards in Japan, where he worked as a designer for 8 years.

After leaving his job at Burton Snowboards, Nakamura founded Visvim in 2001. Visvim started as primarily a footwear brand and later expanded into a full clothing and accessories collection. The brand held fashion shows in Tokyo, Paris and New York. It includes seven flagship stores in Japan, two flagship stores in the United States and has 135 stores worldwide.

In today’s fashion story, you have the opportunity to see some interesting Visvim jeans made of the highest quality 100% cotton. I must mention right away that despite the absence of elastane, these jeans are extremely comfortable and provide ease of movement and comfort which is of utmost importance when we talk about jeans. The jeans are from a special collection, but due to the “ripped” moment, they are an everyday piece that is good and at the same time easy to fit. The Visvim brand is one of the few brands that does not blindly follow brands but creates its own path.

Visvim footwear and clothing are made using a blend of traditional manufacturing techniques and modern technology. Previous inspirations for Visvim products include vintage Americana, Japanese Edo period clothing, French workwear, Amish patchwork fabrics, Native American clothing, the Alaskan outdoors and the culture of the Finnish Sami tribe. In addition to vintage construction and coloring techniques, visvim also uses Gore-Tek material for waterproof jackets and replaceable Vibram soles.

Which celebrities are big fans of visvim brand? Thundercat, RM from BTS, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Kanye West, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Mos Def, David Duchovny, Schoolboy Q, Drake, KAWS, Robert Ahearn, Edison Chen and Shawn Yue are just a few celebrities who they carry Visvim brand clothing, footwear and accessories. Eric Clapton specifically indicated during an interview that he wears nothing but fashion pieces from Visvim and Loro Piano brands.

Certain pieces from the Visvim men’s collection can also be found on the MYTHERESA online shopping platform.

If you want to stay updated and find out what unique fashion pieces the Visvim brand has to offer, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

We will continue today’s fashion adventure in Ecuador with new friends of the Mr.M blog, a new exclusive Swiss watch brand that I’m sure you’ll love at first sight! Schaefer & Companions (S&C) is a new luxury watch brand founded in 2024 in the Swiss cradle of watchmaking, Le Locle. The foundations of this brand are based on the philosophy of artistic freedom, as well as the fulfillment of human beings through liberating creative power and the purity of the craft gesture are just some of the main values ​​cherished by the founders of this unusual brand.

Schaefer & Companions is a symbol of paying tribute to timeless poetry, creativity, that is why every Schaefer & Companions watch is a special masterpiece that has an unusual story. The essence of the brand is an artistic endeavor and a creative liberating form, an entire interconnected product landscape in the world that stands for creative craftsmanship, or as it is better known in French, “les metiers d’art”.

During the process of creating the first “Antarctica” collection, I had the great honor and pleasure of meeting the founder of this unusual luxury watch brand, Mr. Christophe Schaefer, who enthusiastically presented his ideas and drawings of the watch models he plans to create. This is not an ordinary collaboration but a new chapter that is part of my life’s journey and it is a wonderful feeling to be part of a project like Schaefer & Companions. I also have to make you happy that I am the first brand ambassador of this exceptional watch brand and that I will do my best to introduce you to some of the S&C brand watch models in the coming period through my fashion stories in which you are used to showing you various novelties.

Today we will learn a new term that I will often use during the presentation of this brand – companion. Schafer & Companions is a lifetime journey in which Mr. Schaefer and his companions have invested all their passion, the beauty of life, as well as the hopes that passionate watch lovers will recognize the uniqueness and love of art.

The Schaefer & Companions team decided to “break the ice” by marking the launch of its first watch collection at Geneva Watch Days (GWD) 2024 called “Antarctica“, which brings to life two watch models: Solune Medallion and Solune Grand Art. The Antarctica collection, available in limited editions, encapsulates the frozen vastness, quiet isolation and resilience of Antarctica. In today’s post you have the opportunity to see one of the Solune Grand Art variation of models. They are windows into this vast, icy expanse and represent a subtle artisanal intuition. Enamel is a precious material used to make S&C dials where artists have the opportunity to express their skills.

What is Enamel? Enamel is a glass mixture made of silicon dioxide and various metal oxides added to create different shades. Before any color can be applied, the craftsman must create a good basis for further artistic work. The enamel is crushed, ground and purified, first in distilled water and then in nitric acid. Then the copper, silver or gold plate is cleaned and coated with a layer of white enamel on both sides. The end result is a perfectly clean “canvas” for painting without the fear that the copper will bend when exposed to extreme temperatures.

After the process of making an enamelled dial, we come to the most complex part of making an enamelled watch, and that is making the dial. Because the colors of the enamel react differently and change in the oven, the designer must know exactly in advance how the material will react in order to create a work of art that can be faithfully reproduced.

Once the dial is properly constructed with the coated dial plate, the painting process can begin! The artist prepares a palette of colors with the nuances needed to create a predetermined image. The image must be carefully applied in several layers and baked in an oven up to 800ºC between painting processes. First, harder, more elastic colors are applied that can withstand multiple cracking, while gentle shades are kept in the final stages. With just a small misjudgment, the dial can warp, burst, or explode. Since the colors react to the heat both individually and collectively, a small mistake in the order can lead to unwanted results and force the masters to start re-making the enamelled dial.

Owning a dial, that little enamel masterpiece in my personal collection is exceptional. Due to the cost and complexity associated with its creation, the vast majority of enameled works are in museums. The rarity of skilled craftsmen is another factor, as the craft almost became extinct in the early twentieth century.

Proof that miracles are possible is Mrs. Françoise Remmonay of the Donzé Cadran Atelier based in Le Locle and she is a member of the S&C team and she is in charge of enamelled medallions and dials. In today’s fashion story, you will have the opportunity to see the dial that she made – a model of a frozen ocean that offers a view of the coldest continent in the world – Antarctica.

The Solune Grand Art watch model that you have the opportunity to see in today’s post represents a captured moment of an eternally living landscape of frozen waves of a turbulent ocean. The dial enameling process of this watch model begins with the sculpting of fine sheets of silver that are shaped into a realistic wave structure that provides personality and depth. Several layers of rare and limited enamel derived from antique enamel ateliers were then applied to the silver relief. This composition of enamel relief combined with vibrant colors creates a unique watch with a strong and distinctive character.

Technical Information:

Case Diameter: 43 mm

Case Thickness: 11,4 mm

Case Material Variations: Steel 904 or Steel IP 6 and equal material for indices and hands

Dial: Metiers d’art artistic interpretation ø 36.20 mm

Movement: ETA 2892 decorated, Top assortment, with customized rotor

Movement Details: Automatic with 42h of power reserve at 20,000 Hz

Bracelet material: Apple Suede Leather

Price: CHF 7,000 (approx. EUR 8,000) – tax excluded

You will soon have the opportunity to see other watch models in the Schaefer & Companions brand offer. If you want to stay updated and find out what novelties the watch brand Schaefer & Companions has to offer us, follow them on the social networks 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 another autumn fashion story from distant Ecuador, where together we discovered the beauty and splendour of timeless elegance and prestige for a modern man with refined taste with the famous fashion brand Brett Johnson, the beauty of the wearable artistic landscape of frozen waves with luxurious the new Swiss watch brand Schaefer & Companions, the beauty of cashmere craftsmanship and timeless Italian elegance with the cult fashion house Brunello Cucinelli, the luxury Japanese brand Visvim, as well as the glow of sporty timeless elegance and prestige with the famous Italian footwear and leather goods Fratelli Rossetti, partners with whom fashion stories real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal fall 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!

With Love from Cuenca,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Brett Johnson, Brunello Cucinelli (via MYTHERESA Men), Schaefer & Companions, Visvim (via MYTHERESA Men) and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Appella: Unique Watches that Combine Classic Design and Swiss Functionality…

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to another Fall fashion story from faraway Ecuador on the Mr.M blog. I hope you are well and ready for a new dose of fashion. Today we will continue the story of an exclusive Swiss watch brand that I noticed in a previous post that you fell in love with at first sight – Appella! Usually when people think about precision work and watch excellence, they often have a specific vision of a Swiss watch brand in their mind. The centuries-old tradition of Helvetic watchmaking has made “Made in Swiss” synonymous with the highest quality. Born from this tradition, the Appella brand embodies the spirit of craftsmanship and is proud to bear the mark of Swiss production.

The roots of the Appella brand go back to the first half of the 20th century, when the Swiss watchmaker Paul Glocker took his first steps in running the Ebossa group. He was not only a skilled craftsman, but also a successful businessman, when he founded the Appella watch brand in 1943.

Mr. Glocker, the founder of Appella, derived his success from the production of Roskopf watch movements at his Ebossa factory, which at the time were considered the pinnacle of Swiss craftsmanship. Inspired by a revolutionary mechanical design and manufacturing process, Mr. Glocker ensured that Appella’s vision contained the same qualities of excellence. The Appella brand continues to draw from its rich history. The legacy of the extraordinary watchmakers who created the brand lives on through tradition as they continue to inspire the makers and designers of Appella watches today.

The new owner of the Appella brand, ADRIATICA PR & A Watch Sagl is a company with a rich background and a long tradition in the world of watchmaking. Under the supervision of ADRIATICA PR & A Vatch Sagl, customers of the Appella brand worldwide will receive the best experience worthy of the SWISS MADE guarantee. If one were to ask what comes to mind when you think of Swiss watches, many would associate them with reliability, high quality, elegance and traditional style. The Adriatica brand embodies these qualities and is universally appreciated for them. The same level of reliability and elegance is represented by the Appella watch brand.

For a long time, these two brands were separate, but coexisted in the same space. Buyers looking for Swiss watches with a true Helvetian spirit would often choose between the Adriatica and Appella watch brands. Creativity can often be driven by competition, but it is the spirit of collaboration that can create the best results. This vision inspired Adriatic’s owners who saw the potential that the Appella brand could bring. With their customers at heart, Adriatica and Appella have joined forces to make the ADRIATICA PR & A Watch Sagl offer complete, unique and 100% made in Switzerland.

Today, the Appella watch brand is being reborn. The watches of this brand can once again win the hearts of customers as Appella joins the family of esteemed watches under the leadership of the ADRIATICA PR & A Watch Sagl Group, whose watches are appreciated and sought after all over the world. Appella has a clear path to establish a relationship with customers based on trust. It is built on a long history, Swiss quality and outstanding presentation. Appella watches can be recognized by the unison of traditional style and diamond finish. The brand conducted research that found that women love Appella watches for their unique embellishments and the refined jewelry aesthetic they possess in themselves, while men admire their classic design and Swiss functionality. The conclusion after the research was that both genders are impressed by the high quality of Appella watches.

The diamond finish is the core of Appella brand. Diamonds are the metaphorical signature on the watch that confirms that the watch is on the wrist of an Appella person. Those jewels enhance the unique style and make it even grander, grander, simply perfect. Today, the Appella brand combines classic Swiss quality and modern design. Appella watches guarantee precision work for many years and a sophisticated look that will not go unnoticed.

The sapphire glass that protects the dial of each part ensures the longevity of Appella products. The exceptional scratch resistance and flawless transparency of the glass reveal the exceptional beauty of the watch. This charming look can be enhanced in a women’s collection, when the highest quality diamonds are embedded in the dial or case of the watch. Reaching for its rich history, and preserving the elegance of the design and the finesse of the pieces, Appella is a product that can raise and enhance the image of customers around the world.

The watch you can see on my wrist today is the latest Appella watch model from their special collection of mechanical watches. The diameter of the case is 41 mm and the case itself is very thin and elegant. The case is made of stainless steel in the color of yellow gold. The dial has a classic design that is decorated with a skeleton, a moment that makes this watch special.

Technical Information:

Case Diameter: 41 mm

Case Thickness:  7 mm

Case Material: Stainless steel

Water Resistance: 3 ATM (30m)

Glass: Anti Reflective Sapphire Glass

Movement: ETA 7001 Swiss Made

Strap: Leather Strap With Butterfly Buckle

Price: 1800 CHF (approx. 1950 Euros)

In the rich offer of the Appella brand, you can also view other models of watches for men and women. If you want to stay updated and find out what new watch models the watch brand Appella has prepared for us this season, follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.

It’s time to return from Swiss watchmaking to the world of Italian fashion. Today we continue our fashion story about an unusual luxury Italian fashion brand, which has become recognizable in Europe and the world for its Italian charm that adorns a timeless and unique style with top quality materials – Sannino Napoli.

This unusual brand that comes to us from Naples, the Italian cradle where the love of tailoring was born, this brand strives to prove that true Italian craftsmanship with true, timeless and unique style comes from the fashion heart of Italy – Naples.

The Sannino Napoli creative team creates a collection of outerwear that reflect the attitudes and priorities of the changing modern world. In a unique way, this brand combines the lifestyle of a modern man with Italian tailoring, dynamism with the essential. This family brand has been the backbone of contemporary wardrobe for almost 40 years.

Finding reliable professionals with long working experience who look to the future is something that cannot be put on the back burner. If we add to that professionalism, a huge and deep love and passion for our work, you have finally found a unique brand on the market that we can happily and safely rely on.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of autumn and the relaxed elegance of winter, Sannino Napoli‘s FW 2024/25 collection of coats and jackets showcases a range of styles that effortlessly blend fashion with functionality. From sleek and tailored leather jackets and coats to versatile and sophisticated pieces, each garment is designed to provide maximum comfort while exuding extreme elegance and refinement.

Certain Sannino Napoli jackets are made using high-quality materials such as water-repellent suede leather, as well as classic leather. Sannino Napoli uses many techniques to make their jackets as durable as possible. The base materials are some of the best fabrics and precious leathers on the market. The Sannino Napoli team uses certified fabrics such as Loro Piana “Rain System”, “Storm System”, “Capolavoro” or “Pecora Nera”. Exceptional materials such as linen, silk, wool and cashmere blends as well as Extreme Wool and Pecora Nera offer comfort and weather protection. As always, Sannino Napoli jackets are embellished with suede to give a unique and elegant touch to any outfit.

In today’s fashion story, I present you a Sannino Napoli jacket made of the highest quality Loro Piana CAPOLAVORO finest fur in a beautiful beige shade. This jacket model is decorated with 4 pockets, of which two pockets in the upper region in the chest area have a leather flap, while the remaining two pockets have a secure closure using zippers. The jacket is closed manually with the help of buttons on the jacket.

The material used to make this extraordinary jacket is from Loro Piana’s special CAPOLAVORO overcoat series, which translates as “masterpiece”, the highest praise for the carefully selected finest wool fibers.

Sannino Napoli offers clothing tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Their MTO (Make to Order) service is designed to give you a personalized experience. When you order a Sannino Napoli garment, one of their experts will get in touch with you to discuss your requirements, including a special Sannino Napoli monogramming service – using initials as a way to personalize your purchase.

In the following fashion stories, I will show you some more models of Sannino Napoli outerwear pieces from their latest winter collection and I believe you will find the ideal piece for yourself or a loved one. If you want to know more about the Sannino Napoli brand, visit their official website and follow them on the social network Instagram.

OUTFIT

Jacket: Sannino Napoli

Turtleneck Sweater: Loro Piana

Watch: Appella

Trousers: Loro Piana

Sneakers: Fratelli Rossetti

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 opportunity to see two pieces – a turtleneck and trousers from the latest men’s Loro Piana FW24/25 collection, which are just a small part of my favorites this season due to their distinctive elegance and my love for pastel colors. This exceptional beige turtleneck sweater, which is made of the finest baby cashmere, is ideal for every man who wants to have a classic turtleneck in a gentle beige colour in his wardrobe that can be easily paired with absolutely any colour. Drap colored trousers are perfect for all occasions and can be very easily combined with other pastel and basic colors. They are made of the finest wool.

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 soft leather combined with suede. Of course, there is also an insole that can be removed and ventilated. The cupsole features the brand’s logo on the side and is made of flexible, lightweight rubber with a custom tread that lets you feel like you’re walking on clouds.

This model of sneakers exists in several variations, mine are beige – drab (on the website, the color is described as dove gray, but the color is more beige – drab in live), while two shades of brown are offered: marrone scuro and dark brown. Of course, there are also sneakers in the indispensable classic black color. 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 another autumn fashion story from Ecuador, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of timeless elegance and prestige for a modern man with refined taste with the famous Sannino Napoli fashion house, the beauty of a special Swiss watch brand with a long tradition Appella, the beauty of cashmere craftsmanship and timeless Italian elegance with the cult fashion house Loro Piana, the glow of sporty timeless elegance and prestige with the famous Italian footwear and leather accessories Fratelli Rossetti, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal fall 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!

With Love from Quito,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Sannino Napoli, Loro Piana, Appella and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Brett Johnson: Fashion for the Modern Man with Sophisticated and Refined Taste…

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My dear fashionistas, welcome to another fall fashion story from faraway Ecuador on the Mr.M blog. I hope you are well and ready for a new dose of fashion. Today I will introduce you to an unusual luxury Italian fashion brand, which has become recognisable in Europe and the world for making men’s fashion pieces from the finest Italian textiles, luxurious fibers and leather from top Italian mills and tanneries – Brett Johnson.

Brett Johnson represents a real masculine universe of relaxed luxury with a touch of modern and refined self-awareness that every modern man with refined taste should possess. This exceptional fashion brand was founded by Mr. Brett Johnson, a menswear designer born in Virginia in 1989. He studied fashion in New York, where he also worked for Donna Karan, until there was a turning point in his life in 2014 when he decided it was the right time to start his own fashion brand. Mr. Johnson comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs as his parents are the founders of BET Entertainment (Black Entertainment Television), an American cable television network based in Washington and after its sale to Viacom, they expanded the business into hospitality and financial services. Growing up in a family that developed numerous successful businesses, Brett Johnson gradually built his vision of a sustainable and successful independent fashion brand in the right way.

Mr. Johnson battled a lot of prejudice early in his design career as many believed he was just another rich kid who decided to make his way into the world of fashion. With his dedicated work and exceptional creativity, Mr. Johnson showed what a refined, self-aware modern man should look like, because due to his creativity, he managed to include his fashion brand in the offer of the famous department store Neiman Marcus, which recognized the undeniable talent of Mr. Johnson, as well as his vision brand.

The Brett Johnson brand has experienced dizzying success in the world of fashion in a short time, which is why Mr. Johnson opened his first flagship store in 2017, on Mercer Street, the elegant heart of Soho. At that moment there was a need to internationalize his brand and therefore the collection had to be presented all over the world. The world of fashion is special and the right decisions need to be made to keep a brand at the top and Mr. Johnson found himself at an important business crossroads and it was time to choose the next market to expand his brand.

New York, where the heart of the brand is located, needed to find a place in Europe to expand the business. When we talk about the world of fashion, there are only two European metropolises where every brand can develop, namely Milan, the center of the fashion business and the cradle where the “Made in Italy” concept of work is kept, or Paris, the famous international fashion hub in Europe. Mr. Johnson decided on Milan, where he still achieves outstanding results.

With each new collection, designer Brett Johnson left the men’s fashion world speechless because his pieces are iconic and timeless and can be worn on any occasion. It is my great honour to present to you the extraordinairy piece of the new Brett Johnson Fall-Winter 2024 collection. While writing this fashion story, I am trying to find the right words to define the new Brett Johnson FW24/25 collection. At a very first sight, I would say that the collection is inspired by the neutral colours of nature and everything is subordinated to comfort, unique refinement and inevitable elegance.

The brand itself is recognised for its creation of high-quality clothing and fashion accessories for men, but this piece of fashion that I will present to you today – an aviator navy jacket made of exquisite deerskin is for me a piece of fashion that simply invites you to travel and explore the work. With this jacket I enjoyed the beauty of Ecuador and I discovered some interesting places in the capital of Ecuador – Quito, as well as the heart of Ecuador’s culture – Cuenca and I have fond memories.

The new Brett Johnson FW24/25 collection is inspired by the green natural environment, with colors reminiscent of the typical shades of the mountain environment; from the white of snow to the blue of the sky, from the warm tones characteristic of autumn leaves to the green of untouched forests. This collection is adorned with jackets, raincoats, parkas, coats and fine knitwear. These are the pieces that the Brett Johnson brand has proposed for this fashion season. Men’s fashion for the autumn-winter season should be made of clothes that are resistant to wind and water, extremely comfortable and super light. In the new Brett Johnson collection, materials like cashmere, leather and wool are used, soft and warm fibers that gently envelop the figure, giving an authentic experience of comfort.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see a navy Aviator Deerskin Jacket from the latest Brett Johnson FW24/25 collection, which is made of the finest pebbled deerskin, the beauty of which is emphasised by a natural shearling fur collar. The jacket has ribbed cuffs and hem.

This beautiful long sleeve leather aviator jacket features a front zipper with two front pockets. All the materials used to make the jacket – natural leather and fur – are of Italian origin and the entire production was carried out in Italy.

In the following fashion stories, I will show you some more outfits that were completed with this extraordinary jacket and I believe that you will find inspiration for your ideal fall-winter outfit. If you want to know more about the Brett Johnson brand, visit brand’s official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

OUTFIT

Leather Jacket: Brett Johnson

Turtleneck Sweater: Aida Barni

Watch: Schaefer & Companions

Trousers: Brioni

Gloves: Restelli

Sneakers: Billionaire

We continue today’s fashion adventure with well-known 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 autumn days in distant Ecuador with pastel colors. In today’s fashion story I will share with you an unusual piece from their new winter collection!

Soft, light and warm cashmere items are also a good investment and practical during winter. When you give someone a cashmere sweater as a gift, it is a gift from the heart because a cashmere sweater carries with it a certain symbolism.

Aida Barni is a brand belonging to the Annapurna Group. Founded in 1978, the Annapurna Group has become one of the leading Italian and world producers 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 orange turtleneck sweater you see in today’s post is from the latest Aida Barni Autumn – Winter 2024/25 collection is made of pure cashmere in interesting bright colour. This sweater is made of the highest quality cashmere in a beautiful orange colour that is ideal for the new Fall-Winter season, which can easily be combined with all the colours in your wardrobe!

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.

We will continue today’s fashion adventure in Ecuador with new friends of the Mr.M blog, a new exclusive Swiss watch brand that I’m sure you’ll love at first sight! Schaefer & Companions (S&C) is a new luxury watch brand founded in 2024 in the Swiss cradle of watchmaking, Le Locle. The foundations of this brand are based on the philosophy of artistic freedom, as well as the fulfillment of human beings through liberating creative power and the purity of the craft gesture are just some of the main values ​​cherished by the founders of this unusual brand.

Schaefer & Companions is a symbol of paying tribute to timeless poetry, creativity, that is why every Schaefer & Companions watch is a special masterpiece that has an unusual story. The essence of the brand is an artistic endeavor and a creative liberating form, an entire interconnected product landscape in the world that stands for creative craftsmanship, or as it is better known in French, “les metiers d’art”.

During the process of creating the first “Antarctica” collection, I had the great honor and pleasure of meeting the founder of this unusual luxury watch brand, Mr. Christophe Schaefer, who enthusiastically presented his ideas and drawings of the watch models he plans to create. This is not an ordinary collaboration but a new chapter that is part of my life’s journey and it is a wonderful feeling to be part of a project like Schaefer & Companions. I also have to make you happy that I am the first brand ambassador of this exceptional watch brand and that I will do my best to introduce you to some of the S&C brand watch models in the coming period through my fashion stories in which you are used to showing you various novelties.

Today we will learn a new term that I will often use during the presentation of this brand – companion. Schafer & Companions is a lifetime journey in which Mr. Schaefer and his companions have invested all their passion, the beauty of life, as well as the hopes that passionate watch lovers will recognize the uniqueness and love of art.

The Schaefer & Companions team decided to “break the ice” by marking the launch of its first watch collection at Geneva Watch Days (GWD) 2024 called “Antarctica“, which brings to life two watch models: Solune Medallion and Solune Grand Art. The Antarctica collection, available in limited editions, encapsulates the frozen vastness, quiet isolation and resilience of Antarctica. In today’s post you have the opportunity to see one of the Solune Grand Art variation of models. They are windows into this vast, icy expanse and represent a subtle artisanal intuition. Enamel is a precious material used to make S&C dials where artists have the opportunity to express their skills.

What is Enamel? Enamel is a glass mixture made of silicon dioxide and various metal oxides added to create different shades. Before any color can be applied, the craftsman must create a good basis for further artistic work. The enamel is crushed, ground and purified, first in distilled water and then in nitric acid. Then the copper, silver or gold plate is cleaned and coated with a layer of white enamel on both sides. The end result is a perfectly clean “canvas” for painting without the fear that the copper will bend when exposed to extreme temperatures.

After the process of making an enamelled dial, we come to the most complex part of making an enamelled watch, and that is making the dial. Because the colors of the enamel react differently and change in the oven, the designer must know exactly in advance how the material will react in order to create a work of art that can be faithfully reproduced.

Once the dial is properly constructed with the coated dial plate, the painting process can begin! The artist prepares a palette of colors with the nuances needed to create a predetermined image. The image must be carefully applied in several layers and baked in an oven up to 800ºC between painting processes. First, harder, more elastic colors are applied that can withstand multiple cracking, while gentle shades are kept in the final stages. With just a small misjudgment, the dial can warp, burst, or explode. Since the colors react to the heat both individually and collectively, a small mistake in the order can lead to unwanted results and force the masters to start re-making the enamelled dial.

Owning a dial, that little enamel masterpiece in my personal collection is exceptional. Due to the cost and complexity associated with its creation, the vast majority of enameled works are in museums. The rarity of skilled craftsmen is another factor, as the craft almost became extinct in the early twentieth century.

Proof that miracles are possible is Mrs. Françoise Remmonay of the Donzé Cadran Atelier based in Le Locle and she is a member of the S&C team and she is in charge of enamelled medallions and dials. In today’s fashion story, you will have the opportunity to see the dial that she made – a model of a frozen ocean that offers a view of the coldest continent in the world – Antarctica.

The Solune Grand Art watch model that you have the opportunity to see in today’s post represents a captured moment of an eternally living landscape of frozen waves of a turbulent ocean. The dial enameling process of this watch model begins with the sculpting of fine sheets of silver that are shaped into a realistic wave structure that provides personality and depth. Several layers of rare and limited enamel derived from antique enamel ateliers were then applied to the silver relief. This composition of enamel relief combined with vibrant colors creates a unique watch with a strong and distinctive character.

Technical Information:

Case Diameter: 43 mm

Case Thickness: 11,4 mm

Case Material Variations: Steel 904 or Steel IP 6 and equal material for indices and hands

Dial: Metiers d’art artistic interpretation ø 36.20 mm

Movement: ETA 2892 decorated, Top assortment, with customized rotor

Movement Details: Automatic with 42h of power reserve at 20,000 Hz

Bracelet material: Apple Suede Leather

Price: CHF 7,000 (approx. EUR 8,000) – tax excluded

You will soon have the opportunity to see other watch models in the Schaefer & Companions brand offer. If you want to stay updated and find out what novelties the watch brand Schaefer & Companions has to offer us, follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.

Brioni is an Italian luxury menswear fashion house based in Rome specializing in ready-to-wear footwear, leather goods, shoes, eyewear, fragrances and Bespoke.

This luxury brand was founded in Rome in 1945, while a little later, in 1952, the brand organized the first menswear show in modern fashion history. The brand invented the MTM Trunk Show and Prêt Couture. Brioni opened the tailoring school Scuola di Alta Sartoria in Penne in 1985. Brioni was bought by the luxury group Kering in 2011, the new general director of the Brioni fashion house is Mehdi Benabadji since December 2019, and Norbert Stumpfl is the creative director since October 2018.

Brioni was the first sartorial menswear brand to use bold colors and lighter materials, introducing new silhouettes using slimmer shapes with natural shoulders. This fashion story officially begins in 1952, when Brioni staged the first menswear fashion show in modern fashion history, inside the Sala Bianca at Palazzo Pitti in Florence, where the revolutionary Peacock Revolution was presented. Brioni also designed the Trunk Show, during which collections are presented directly in stores, allowing customers to personalize garments with the Su Misura (made to measure) service.

Brioni promoted the “total look”, the production of suits, hats, ties, shirts and shoes. A little later, in 1959, a production plant was opened in Penne, Abruzzo, Mr. Nazareno Fonticoli’s hometown. Named Brioni Roman Style, the state-of-the-art factory introduced the concept of Pret Couture or ready-to-wear haute couture that sealed the international rise of the brand.

In 1985, the Brioni fashion house opened a tailoring school in Penne with the aim of passing on the specific Brioni sartorial method to younger generations. That same year, Brioni opened a store in New York’s Fisher Building on 52nd Street. A few years later, in 1990, Umberto Angeloni was appointed CEO of Brioni. He started the company in diversifying its product lines, from sportswear to women’s wear (Lady Brioni) and accessories. Between 1995 and 2001, the company’s revenue tripled to $150 million. In 2007, Brioni partnered with the Royal College of Art in London to train master tailors through a three-year program, but this partnership ended in 2019 after 12 long years.

In 2006, Brioni decided to change the way of managing the company’s strategy, so in 2006 the rule of three joint executive directors was introduced: Antonella de Simone, Andrea Perone and Antonio Bianchini. In June 2007, Angeloni and his wife sold their 17% stake in the company. In 2009, Brioni was hit by the economic crisis, but refused to move its production outside Italy. Instead, the brand released new product categories with new fabrics and introduced men’s perfumes, the brand’s first foray into the world of perfume since the release of Good Luck in 1958. Mr. Andrea Perrone took over as CEO and appointed Mr. Alessandro Dell’Accu as Creative Director of Womenswear in May 2010, but the brand discontinued its women’s line the following year.

In today’s fashion story, my outfit is enriched with trousers made of the finest wool from the new Brioni FW24 collection. The trousers are made of wool with a dark blue base and fine stripes. These trousers can be worn with a blazer and that way you can get a completely elegant look as a suit, while today I decided to present them in a sporty elegant look that can be worn every day.

If you want to stay updated and find out what all the novelties Brioni has to offer for us this fashion season, follow this an iconic Italian fashion house on Facebook and Instagram.

There is no person in the world who cannot hide the joy when you feel the smell of the new Italian leather. Today, we are once again hanging out with the Italian family workshop for handmade Restelli gloves, a place where the art, tradition and beauty of handicrafts meet every day, which is the true definition of the Italian style and way of life in general.

Making gloves is not only a job but also a real art. Passion, emotions, tradition and knowledge have been passed on to the third generation after 100 years! Raffaella Restelli has fully accepted the challenges of the new fashion era in which the market and the way of selling have changed with deep respect and belief in tradition and a love for lasting masterpieces!

In today’s post, you had the opportunity to see Restelli navy gloves made of special peccary leather. These luxury leather gloves are made of the highest quality leather. The lining of these gloves is made of cashmere. Today I decided to take a walk in my unusual blue-colored gloves, which were extremely warm and a real fashion accessory for this incredible fall trip to Ecuador!

Restelli gloves are not valued with money, but with tradition and history full of love and patience that are priceless.

Anyone who has followed my blog for a long time knows that I always try to pay special attention to details. So this time I decided to show you a novelty that has almost arrived in my wardrobe.

Billionaire, a timeless luxury style that was born in Italy, this luxury brand continues to express “Made in Italy” through craftsmanship, craftsmanship and the fusion of premium fabrics. BILLIONAIRE is for men who appreciate true style and elegance. This brand is owned by the famous German designer Philipp Plein.

The new collection embraces the traditional elegance of Billionaire Couture and a vibrant color palette. Bold mosaic patterns and new silhouettes emphasize the essence of casual chic. This collection represents a true “Made in Italy” attitude. Staying true to the brand’s DNA, Mr. Plein opted for rich materials such as silk, cashmere and precious leather details for the FW24 collection.

Crafted from the finest materials by Italian artisans, the shoes enrich any outfit. The Billionaire brand offers sneakers for everyday casual elegant options, while moccasins, elegant shoes and boots complete the wear of pure elegance.

If you want to stay up-to-date and find out what the Billionaire brand has to offer, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of another autumn fashion story from Ecuador, where together we discovered the beauty and splendour of timeless elegance and prestige for a modern man with refined taste with an iconic fashion house Brett Johnson, the beauty of the wearable artistic landscape of frozen waves with luxurious the new Swiss watch brand Schaefer & Companions, as well as the unique quality of Italian craftsmanship with the iconic leather goods brand Restelli, as well as the beauty of cashmere craftsmanship and timeless Italian elegance with Aida Barni, the glow of sporty timeless elegance and prestige with the famous Italian fashion house Brioni, as well as the beauty urban elegance with exotic materials with Billionaire, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal fall 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!

With Love from Quito,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Brett Johnson, Aida Barni, Brioni, Schaefer & Companions, Restelli and Billionaire brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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