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Dolce & Gabbana: The Luxury of Italian Glamor on The Streets of Buenos Aires…

Fashion Outfit Post May 13, 2025 7 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to a new series of fashion stories from South America on the Mr.M blog. May, as well as the following months, will be dedicated to one unusual continent – South America, I will show you the countries that I had the opportunity to visit and I am sure that you will enjoy it and want to spend your vacation in one of the destinations. At the very beginning of today’s fashion story, where I will try to convey the beauty of an Italian glamour of the Dolce & Gabbana brand on the streets of Buenos Aires, I would like to thank The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), local ministries of tourism, national tourism organizations, as well as other partners who selflessly supported my adventure in South America. With their help, travelogues from several countries were created, as well as numerous fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read during this series of posts, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy the new adventure.

Posts from Argentina were created with the selfless help of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), The Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Sports of Argentina, Convention Bureau of the City of Buenos Aires and Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel.

If by any chance you missed reading the previous travelogues from Argentina or you want to remind yourself of some interesting things, take the opportunity to visit the following links:

The pictures for today’s post were taken at one of the most visited tourist attractions in Buenos Aires – La Boca. La Boca (Spanish: La Boca, meaning “The Mouth”, probably of the Matanza River) is a neighborhood (barrio) of Buenos Aires. Its location near the port of Buenos Aires meant that this area became a real melting pot of different cultures during the 20th century, when millions of immigrants from Europe and Asia arrived in Argentina. In particular, many of its settlers are originally from the Italian region of Liguria. The neighborhood became a cornerstone of the portenjo culture, being an important place during the early development of tango. Today it is mostly known for being the home of Boca Juniors, one of the two biggest soccer teams in Argentina.

La Boca is a popular destination for tourists visiting Argentina, with its colorful houses and Caminito pedestrian street, where tango dancers perform and tango-related memorabilia is sold. Other attractions include the La Ribera theater, many tango music clubs and Italian taverns. The area frequented by tourists is only a few blocks long and has been very actively developed for tourism in the last few years, with many markets and restaurants catering to tourists.

Dolce & Gabbana, the iconic Italian fashion house also known by the initials D&G, was founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. This fashion house specializes in ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, cosmetics, perfumes and licenses its name and branding to the eyewear company Luxottica.

The founders of Dolce & Gabbana, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, met in 1982 while working for Giorgio Correggiori, a prestigious Italian fashion brand. Domenico Dolce started designing and making his own clothes at the age of six. The turning point came in 1983, when the two founded their own studio for design consulting services, which they named “Dolce and Gabbana“. Their first women’s collection debuted in 1985 in the New Talent section of Milan Fashion Week, and the following year in 1986 they opened their first store in Milan. The first meeting between the two took place over the phone when Dolce called the fashion company where Gabbana worked, looking for a job. After the company hired him, Gabbana took Dolce under his wing and taught him how a fashion company works and how to sketch new designs. Shortly after Dolce’s hiring, Gabbana was conscripted for 18 months of civil service in a mental institution, but upon his return, the two started a design consulting firm.

Dolce & Gabbana‘s 1986 spring-summer collection, called Geometrissimo, was presented alongside other fashion brands. Dolce and Gabbana did not have enough money to hire models or provide them with accessories, so they sought help from their friends. Their friends served as models and wore their personal items to complete the outfit. A sheet from Dolce’s home was used as a stage curtain.

In March 1986, Dolce & Gabbana released their first self-produced collection, Donne Vere/Real Women, for the Fall/Winter 1986/87 season. year. The name of the collection was created under the influence of local women who served as runway models. However, sales were initially disappointing, so Gabbana canceled the fabric order for his second collection. Dolce’s family later offered to help with expenses during a visit to Sicily for Christmas. Incidentally, the fabric company did not receive the cancellation notice in time, and the fabric was ready for them when they returned to Milan. In September 1986, Dolce & Gabbana presented a women’s fashion show for Spring/Summer 1987 called “Trasformismo”. Despite working together, they always invoiced separately until their accountant advised them to invoice together to simplify things and make the business more profitable. The two began billing clients under the name Dolce & Gabbana, which became the name of their burgeoning design business. They produced their next collection in 1986 and opened their first store the same year.

The fashion house continued to gain fame, and in 1987, Dolce & Gabbana presented a women’s fashion show for Spring/Summer 1988 called “Il Gattopardo/Leopard Line”. The following year, they began designing underwear and swimwear, and by 1990, the company was exporting its products to Japan and the United States. In the same year, they launched their first perfume, Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme and Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme.

In 1990, the company opened its first women’s boutique in Via Sant’Andrea in Milan. In a 1992 interview, Michael Gross wrote of their third collection: “They were a secret known only to a handful of Italian fashion editors. Their few models changed behind a flimsy screen. They called their collection of t-shirts, cottons and stretchy silk pieces Transformation.” The clothes in this collection came with instructions on seven different ways the piece could be worn in an outfit, as the wearer could use velcro and buckles to change the shape of the garment.

The fourth Dolce & Gabbana collection, inspired by Dolce’s Sicilian roots, left its mark on the Italian fashion market. In this collection, Dolce drew on his Sicilian roots. The advertising campaign for the collection was shot in Sicily by photographer Ferdinando Skijana, and featured Dutch model Marpesa Hennink in black-and-white photographs reminiscent of Italian cinema from the 1940s. The brand’s use of Italian cinema as a theme continued in their fifth collection, which drew on the work of filmmaker Luchino Visconti and his film The Leopard.

One of the dresses from their fourth collection, called the “Sicilian Dress”, became iconic for the brand and was named one of the 100 most important dresses. The dress is considered the epitome of Dolce & Gabbana style, with a skate-like silhouette that flares at the knees creating a swaying movement when walking.

Hal Rubenstein described the piece in 2012, writing: “The Sicilian dress is the essence of Dolce & Gabbana, the brand’s tailoring cornerstone. The dress is inspired by the jumpsuit, but it’s the jumpsuit that graced Anna Magnani and it’s the silhouette that graced Anita Ekberg, Sophia Loren, and so on. The bremen clings tightly to the body just like a bra; the neckline is straight, but it’s buttoned at least twice, once on each side, to caressed the chest and in the middle to meet a lifting pleat that provides a slight support. The jumpsuit doesn’t just fall down, it rises at the waist to hold the figure tight, but not too tight, and then flares out to accentuate the hips, tapering slightly at the knees, ensuring that the hips swing as you walk.”

Dolce & Gabbana’s style is influenced by Italian film history and the bohemian style of second-hand shops, resulting in designs with deep colors and animal prints that have been described as “high hippy home”. According to Domenico Dolce, the duo designs clothes to tell a story, similar to making a movie. Creating the most flattering clothes is their priority over setting fashion trends, and they have stated that they wouldn’t mind if their only contribution to fashion history was a black bra. Designers strongly identify with Sicilian culture and consider it their most important source of style and inspiration.

In today’s fashion story, the entire outfit is composed of Dolce Gabbana products: shirt, jeans and sneakers. You had the opportunity to see the sneakers before on my blog, while the shirt and jeans are a novelty from the new collection for Spring – Summer 2025/26.

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Shirt: Dolce & Gabbana

Jeans: Dolce & Gabbana

Sneakers: Dolce & Gabbana

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of another spring fashion story from South America in the heart of Argentina’s capital – Buenos Aires, where we discovered together the beauty and splendour of Italian glamor with the iconic luxury Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, a partner with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

See you soon and continue our fashion adventures from South America 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 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. I’ll see you soon!

With Love from Buenos Aires,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by the Dolce & Gabbana brand. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Dries Van Noten: Belgian Eclectic Elegance Vanquish Montevideo…

Fashion Outfit Post May 2, 2025 4 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to a new series of fashion stories from South America on the Mr.M blog. May, as well as the following months, will be dedicated to one unusual continent – South America, I will show you the countries that I had the opportunity to visit and I am sure that you will enjoy it and want to spend your vacation in one of the destinations. At the very beginning of today’s fashion story, where I will try to convey the beauty of the eclectic Belgian elegance of the Dries Van Noten brand, I would like to thank The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), local ministries of tourism, national tourism organizations, as well as other partners who selflessly supported my adventure in South America. With their help, travelogues from several countries were created, as well as numerous fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read during this series of posts, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy the new adventure.

Posts from Uruguay were created with the selfless help of the The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), The Ministry of Tourism of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and The Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco Hotel and Spa.

If by any chance you missed reading the previous travelogues from Uruguay or you want to remind yourself of some interesting things, take the opportunity to visit the following links:

The pictures for today’s post were taken at one of the most visited tourist attractions in Montevideo – Punta Brava Lighthouse. Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, was built in 1876. The lighthouse is 21 meters high, and its light reaches a distance of 24 km, with a flash every ten seconds. The lighthouse was modernized in 1962 and became electric. The lighthouse is important for guiding boats to the port of Banco Ingles Buceo or the entrance to the Santa Lucia River.

Dries Van Noten is a famous Belgian fashion house named after its creator Mr. Dries Van Noten, who has been awarded the title of Baron since 2017. Baron Van Noten is a legendary Belgian fashion brand founded with CEO and business partner Christine Mathis. Baron Van Noten was born into a family of clothiers and merchants, his father owned a men’s clothing store, while his grandfather was a tailor. He graduated in 1980 from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

Before starting his own brand, Mr. Van Noten worked for various local designers before launching his own menswear line in 1986. That year, he presented his first menswear collection in London as part of The Antwerp Six Collection. That led to a small order from Barneys New York, and the rest is history. The Louis Boston Company was one of the first American retail chains to display his menswear line in American territory, displaying his collection and selling it in Boston. Dries Van Noten today proudly creates four collections a year (men’s and women’s collections for the summer and winter periods). What will sadden many is the news that Spring-Summer 2025 is Baron Van Noten’s last official collection as he has decided to retire.

Baron Van Noten’s career was marked by numerous successes, that even the famous New York Times declared him one of the best fashion designers of all time back in 2005. His style is said to be “eccentric” and fell out of favor during a long period of minimalist fashion in the early 1990s, only to make a comeback in the mid-2000s, culminating in Van Noten winning the 2008 Council of Fashion Designers of America International Award.

In addition to numerous successes, this amazing Belgian designer dressed actress Cate Blanchett for the Oscars in 2008 and has since continued to dress her for other red carpet events and they have become great friends. Other notable clients of the Dries Van Noten brand include Queen Matilda of Belgium and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. In 2018, an episode of the TV show Killing Eve featured one of his outfits, known as the Dries van Noten suit.

The Dries Van Noten brand does not offer a separate haute couture line, but all of its designs are ready-to-wear and available at retail. He once stated “Maybe I’m a little naive, but I don’t like the idea of showing things that aren’t sold in the store.”

The Dries Van Noten brand has stores in multiple locations around the world. The first boutique was opened in Antwerp in 1989, Het Modepaleis. This was followed by the opening of stores in Hong Kong and Tokyo. At the beginning of 2007, a store was opened in Paris, decorated with antiques collected by Van Noten and his partner Patrick Wanghelue, and ten months later a store in Singapore. Currently, the brand is known to be sold in more than 400 fashion stores worldwide.

In March last year, Baron Van Noten announced that he was retiring from his eponymous fashion house after working in fashion for 38 years. His final collection will be menswear for Spring/Summer 2025.

In today’s fashion story you have the opportunity to see Dries Van Noten shirt in navy colour with special hand floral embroidery. This amazing fashion piece is made from a combination of viscose and silk. What caught my attention about this shirt is precisely this unusual handwork that makes this garment exceptional.

If you want to stay updated and find out what novelties the Belgian fashion house Dries Van Noten brand has to offer us, visit their official online store and follow them on social networks Facebook and Instagram.

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Shirt: Dries Van Noten

Trousers: Brunello Cucinelli

Loafers: Fratelli Rossetti

Today I will present to you one of my favourite fashion pieces from the Brunello Cucinelli SS25 collection that are made to last for seasons and years with the guarantee that you can leave something of exceptional quality to new generations to come 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 collection for Spring-Summer 2025, which are these beautiful silk trousers with a classic cut. Light summer pants are something I really like to wear and I usually wear linen pants, but this time I decided to bring some slightly dressier silk summer pants. With this model of pants, my heart was won by the interesting narrow cut and the neutral color that can be easily combined with almost all summer colors.

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.

Today’s fashion adventure ends with old well-known friends of Mr.M blog – Fratelli Rossetti. This Italian footwear brand that I’m sure everyone recognizes 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.

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 today’s post, I present one of the iconic Brera models. Brera is the bohemian quarter of Milan where, in the sixties of the last century, sculptors, painters and writers struggled to leave their mark with a new language and new forms. The liberal and cosmopolitan spirit was the source of inspiration for “Brera”, a moccasin with tassels, a style revolution in a country that is just rediscovering its joy of life. Brera combines different materials and colors as a true work of art. The special composition of materials and shapes makes moccasins a successful chapter in the history of Fratelli Rossetti.

Today you have the opportunity to see the famous Brera moccasins in brown color made of soft open-weave leather with evenly spaced holes in the upper part. Special high-quality processing and production. These moccasins have a hand-dyed leather sole. The shoes are handmade in Italy, like all other Fratelli Rossetti shoes.

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 spring fashion story from South America in the heart of the capital of Uruguay – Montevideo, where together we discovered the beauty and brilliance of Italian craftsmanship with the cult brand of footwear and leather goods Fratelli Rossetti, refinement and prestige with the luxurious Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli, as well as the beauty of eclectic elegance with the famous Belgian brand Dries Van Noten, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

With Love from Montevideo,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Dries Van Noten, Brunello Cucinelli and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Fratelli Rossetti: Iconic Brera Loafers Discover Sao Paulo…

Fashion Outfit Post April 22, 2025 3 Comments

Dear fashionistas, welcome to the second fashion story in the series from South America on the Mr.M blog. April, as well as the following months, will be dedicated to one unusual continent – South America, I will show you the countries that I had the opportunity to visit and I am sure that you will enjoy it and want to spend your vacation in one of the destinations. At the very beginning of this fashion story with the Italian luxury footwear and leather goods brand Fratelli Rossetti, I would like to thank The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), local ministries of tourism, national organizations, as well as other partners who selflessly supported my adventure in South America. With their help, travelogues from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo) and other countries were created, as well as numerous fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read during this series of posts, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy the new adventure.

Posts from Brazil were created with the selfless help of The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), EMBRATUR (National Tourism Organization of Brazil) – Visit Brasil, Visite São Paulo and Hotel Emiliano.

If by any chance you missed some of the previous travelogues and fashion stories from Brazil or you want to remind yourself of some interesting things, take the opportunity to visit the following links:

Letters from Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, a Wonderful City of Fun and Hedonism… (Travelogue)
Brunello Cucinelli: A New Dose of Refined Spring Elegance…(Fashion Story)
Letters from Brazil: Carnival in Rio, Discover the Magic of the Biggest Show in the World! (Travelogue)
Letters from Brazil: Copacabana Palace Hotel, the Jewel of the Most Famous Beach in the World… (Travelogue)
Letters from Brazil: Feel the Charm of Sao Paulo Skyscrapers with Hotel Emiliano… (Travelogue)

The pictures for today’s fashion story were taken at one of the most famous tourist attractions in Sao Paulo – Museu do Ipiranga. The Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo, better known as the Museu do Ipiranga is a Brazilian history museum located near the site where Emperor Pedro I proclaimed the independence of Brazil on the banks of the Ipiranga Stream in the southeastern region of the city of São Paulo, then the “Caminho do Mar” or road. It contains a vast collection of furniture, documents and historically relevant works of art, particularly related to the era of the Brazilian Empire. The most famous work of art in the collection is a painting by Pedro America from 1888 called “Independencia ou Morte” (Independence or Death).

A few months after Brazil’s declaration of independence, people began to propose a monument at the place where the declaration was made, although they were not sure what kind of memorial structure to build. Finally, in 1884, the Italian architect Tommaso Gaudenzio Bezzi, who was hired to develop the project, chose to build a building in an eclectic style similar to the French Palace of Versailles with impressive and perfectly landscaped gardens and a fountain.

We start 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 recognizes 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.

OUTFIT

Shirt: Brunello Cucinelli

Trousers: Brunello Cucinelli

Loafers: Fratelli Rossetti

Today I will present to you my favourite fashion pieces from the Brunello Cucinelli SS25 collection that are made to last for seasons and years with the guarantee that you can leave something of exceptional quality to new generations to come 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.

My outfit today is decorated with two pieces of clothing from the latest Brunello Cucinelli collection for Spring – Summer 2025, and they are this beautiful unusual shirt, one side of which is a solid colour drape, while the other side is beige with brown tassels that you had the opportunity to see in the previous fashion story from Rio de Janeiro, but this time I combined them with silk pants of a classic cut. This is a new shirt model, which drastically deviates from the classic offer of Brunello Cucinelli shirts that can normally be found in the Brunello Cucinelli collection, it is special and original, ideal for men who are looking for a new expression of art. Light summer pants are something I really like to wear and I usually wear linen pants, but this time I decided to bring some slightly dressier silk summer pants. With this model of pants, my heart was won by the interesting narrow cut and color.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the second spring fashion story from South America in the heart of Sao Paulo, where together we discovered the beauty and brilliance of Italian craftsmanship with the cult brand of footwear and leather goods Fratelli Rossetti, elegance and prestige with the luxury Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

With Love from São Paulo,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Brunello Cucinelli and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Brunello Cucinelli: A New Dose of Refined Spring Elegance…

Fashion Outfit Post April 8, 2025 4 Comments

Dear fashionistas, welcome to the first fashion story in the series from South America on the Mr.M blog. April, as well as the following months, will be dedicated to one unusual continent – South America, I will show you the countries that I had the opportunity to visit and I am sure that you will enjoy it and want to spend your vacation in one of the destinations. At the very beginning of this fashion story with the Brunello Cucinelli fashion house, I would like to thank the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), local ministries of tourism, national and city tourism boards, as well as other partners who selflessly supported my adventure in South America. With their help, travelogues from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo) and other countries were created, as well as numerous fashion stories that you will have the opportunity to read during this series of posts, and I sincerely hope that you will enjoy the new adventure.

Posts from Brazil were created with the selfless help of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), EMBRATUR (National Tourism Organization of Brazil) – Visit Brasil and Copacabana Palace Belmond Hotel.

The pictures for today’s fashion story were taken at one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro – the Selaron Stairs (Portuguese: Escadaria Selaron). Escadaria Selarón, locally known as “Lapa Stairs” (Escadaria da Lapa) because it is located in the “Lapa” neighborhood, is a set of world-famous stairs in Rio de Janeiro. These stairs are the work of the Chilean artist Jorge Celarón who did it as a sign of gratitude to the Brazilian people, for accepting him nicely. Almost more than 30 years ago, in 1990 to be exact, Mr. Selaron began renovating the dilapidated steps that ran along the front of his house.

At first, his neighbors mocked him for his choice of colors as he covered the stairs with fragments of blue, green and yellow tiles, the colors found on the Brazilian flag. It all started as a hobby and because of his great love for art and painting, but soon this venture became a real obsession. During the renovation of the stairs, Mr. Selaron ran out of money, so he kept selling his paintings to finance his work. It was a long and exhausting job, but he completed his idea, eventually covering the entire flight of stairs in tiles, ceramics and mirrors.

Running from Calle Joaquim Silva and Calle Pinto Martins, officially known as Calle Manuel Carneiro, the steps extend through the Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. There are 215 steps 125 meters long that are covered in over 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries around the world. As soon as one part of the stairs was “finished”, Mr. Selaron started working on another part, constantly changing it so that it is an ever-evolving work of art. Mr. Selaron considered the work “never finished” and claimed that “this crazy and singular dream will only end on the day of his death.”

Initially, the tiles for the works were collected from various construction sites and piles of urban waste found on the streets of the city, but later most of the tiles were donated by visitors from all over the world. Of the over 2,000 tiles, 300 were hand-painted by Selaron depicting a pregnant African woman. Many wondered why she was the muse for his work and on one occasion he stated that it was one of his problems from the past, there is no more information about his work.

Many curious passers-by and tourists admired this creative endeavor of artist Selaron during the day, while during the night hours he guarded the stairs from drunkards and selflessly received compliments for his work. He really loved those steps in front of his house because they were his home. At any time of the day, you could find Mr. Selaron hard at work, beautifying this poor part of town. There are many legends about his death, some say that he was killed by his assistant a young boy who joined him in working on the stairs, while some say that he was killed by a drunkard and that numerous burn marks were found on his body. The body of this artist was found on January 10, 2013 on the stairs in the early hours of the morning.

Today, the Selarón steps have become the second most visited tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro and I strongly advise you to go there and enjoy the beauty of colors and unusual street art.

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Shirt: Brunello Cucinelli

Trousers: Brunello Cucinelli

Loafers: Fratelli Rossetti

My outfit today is adorned with two pieces of clothing from the latest Brunello Cucinelli SS25 collection, namely this beautiful unusual shirt, one side of which is a solid light taupe colour, while the other side is beige with brown cuffs and linen trousers. This is a new shirt model, which drastically deviates from the classic offer of Brunello Cucinelli shirts that can normally be found in the Brunello Cucinelli collection, it is special and original, ideal for men who are looking for a new expression of art. Light summer pants are something I really like to wear and I usually wear linen trousers, which was the case during this trip through South America because of the high temperatures. With this model of trousers, my heart was won by the interesting cut and colour.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the first spring fashion story from South America in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, where together we discovered the beauty and brilliance of Italian craftsmanship with the cult brand of footwear and leather goods Fratelli Rossetti, elegance and prestige with the luxury Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

With Love from Rio de Janeiro,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Brunello Cucinelli and Fratelli Rossetti brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Explore Trendsetting Spring Styles on the Streets of London…

Fashion Outfit Post April 1, 2025 4 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to the last fashion story in the series of posts from England on the Mr.M blog. The month of March was 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. Spring in London is the most beautiful time of the year and I am excited as I will go to London again in May this year for the continuation of the collaboration, so I will try my best to bring you new impressions and English capitals. In today’s fashion story, I will show you some spring fashion trends that rule the streets of London.

The images you will see today were created in the legendary Trafalgar Square which represents the heart of modern London and is a public square in the City of Westminster in central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The square’s name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on October 21, 1805, off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

The site around Trafalgar Square has become a significant landmark of London since the 1200s. For centuries, distances measured from Charing Cross served as location markers. The site of today’s square formerly housed an elaborately designed, enclosed courtyard, the King’s Mews. After George IV moved the mews to Buckingham Palace, John Nash restored the area, but progress was slow after his death, and the square was not opened until 1844.

The recognizable Nelson’s Column, which over time has become a recognizable symbol of this 52-meter-high square, is guarded by four lion statues in its center. A number of commemorative statues and sculptures occupy the square, but the Fourth Plinth, left empty since 1840, has hosted contemporary art since 1999. Prominent buildings overlooking the square include the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House and South Africa House.

The square has been used for community gatherings and political demonstrations, including Bloody Sunday in 1887, the culmination of the first Aldermaston March, anti-war protests and climate change campaigns. Since 1947, Norway has donated a Christmas tree to the square and it is placed twelve days before and after Christmas. The square is the center of London’s annual New Year celebrations. It was famous for its feral pigeons until their removal in the early 21st century.

Let’s take a look at the fashion that mostly prevails on the streets of the English capital. London is a metropolis with a specific climate and a city where it rains “forever” with few sunny days, so rainwear (raincoats, raincoats and windbreakers) is indispensable, so those fashion pieces are exactly the ones you can often see on the streets of London. Of course, the fashion house Burberry represents a special aspect of British culture and heritage, and therefore there is a collective euphoria in Britain when this brand is mentioned. There is no Brit who does not feel proud if he owns at least one piece of clothing, footwear or fashion accessories from this timeless fashion house in his wardrobe.

Since you all know how much I love and respect the work of this fashion house and how much I am a big fan of this brand, I believe that everyone who has been following my blog for a long time knows that I have their coats in various colours, but it was time to refresh my wardrobe a little, so I decided to bring a yellow raincoat this spring.

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 colours 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.

OUTFIT

Trench Coat: Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli

Sweater: Burberry

Jeans: Burberry

Sneakers: Dolce & Gabbana

All the people who have been following my blog for years know that I have a great love for the Burberry brand, I honestly don’t even know how many of their clothes I own anymore, but I know that their new collection for Spring – Summer 2025 is something new and refreshing that I needed. In today’s fashion story, I will show you two new fashion pieces in my wardrobe: a two-piece lightweight cashmere sweater and spring jeans from the British fashion house Burberry. Crafted from two separate pieces of the finest cashmere combined with silk, this sweater is ideal for transitional weather when you don’t know what to wear without feeling too warm during the treacherous spring temperatures. The combination of these two colours, orange and yellow, is something completely new and unusual, as is the oversized cut of this sweater, which won my heart at first sight when I saw it.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the last fashion story from the series of posts from England, where together we discovered the beauty and brilliance of sustainability of rainwear with the Irish brand Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli, the beauty of urban cut with the British brand Burberry and the beauty of the comfort of Italian footwear with Dolce & Gabbana, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal spring outfit!

Since I received a lot of messages and e-mails asking when travelogues from South America will be published, I will try my best to show you the beauty of South America, as well as the numerous capitals I visited there, in the following posts starting on April 4. Since I had to stop my South American adventure, at the end of April I’m going back to South America again to continue my adventure and you can follow it on Instagram, but don’t worry because stories from South America will be published during my trip, so you won’t be deprived of enjoying new travelogues.

I hope that I will meet all your expectations and that you will enjoy the new travelogues as much as I have prepared this content for all of you with great love. See you soon in a well-known place with some new interesting travelogues and fashion stories! 🙂

With Love from London,

Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Mackintosh Ireland by Francis Campelli, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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

Fashion Mrs. Mom Outfit Post March 28, 2025 6 Comments

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

Fashion Outfit Post March 14, 2025 5 Comments

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.

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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.

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.

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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Loro Piana: Refinement of Quiet Luxury on the Streets of Dublin…

Fashion Outfit Post February 28, 2025 4 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to the sixth fashion story in a series of posts from Ireland on the Mr.M blog. This February was 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 Loro Piana, an iconic luxury Irish fashion 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.

With the selfless help of all the mentioned partners, fashion stories and travelogues from Ireland were created, which you had the opportunity to read this February, and I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this interesting adventure. Today I will continue a story about one luxury knitwear Irish brand which caught my attention during the Showcase Ireland trade show – Ériu.

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.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see a brown leather jacket from the latest Loro Piana FW24 collection, which is just a small part of my favourites this season due to its distinctive elegance and my love for pastel colours. Crafted from the finest deerskin and lined with baby cashmere, this exquisite dark brown jacket is perfect for the man who pays attention to detail and leaves nothing to chance. Camel trousers are perfect for all occasions and can be easily combined with other colors. They are made of pure baby cashmere.

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.

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Leather Jacket: Loro Piana

Sweater: Ériu

Trousers: Loro Piana

Sneakers: Fratelli Rossetti

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 Camel (Bambi) 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.

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.

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.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of the sixth fashion story from the series of posts from Ireland, where together we discovered the beauty and splendour of Italian refined fashion with an iconic brand Loro Piana, the luxury and softness of Irish production of luxury knitwear with Ériu 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!

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 and 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 Dublin,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence, as well as Loro Piana, Ériu 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…

Fashion Outfit Post February 18, 2025 7 Comments

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Fashion Outfit Post February 11, 2025 3 Comments

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.

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.

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

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.

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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