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Forét: An Energetic Orange Coat on the Streets of Berlin…

Fashion Outfit Post March 24, 2023

My dear fashionistas, I hope you are well and ready for a new fashion adventure. We continue the fashion stories from Berlin, which is known as the center of street style fashion. The color orange has a deep meaning in the psychology of our subconscious, but it is a welcome guest in the fashion world. Orange color is a symbol of playfulness, positive energy and enthusiasm. This color is exotic and impressive in certain parts of the world, and due to its intensity, it has found its way into the latest collections of famous fashion houses.

How to describe the color orange? The closest description of this color is the color of citrus and sunsets, this color is very popular especially during the summer period when we want to highlight a perfectly tanned complexion. Energetic orange brings optimism and symbolizes warmth and creativity, so we don’t always have to wait for summer to add it to our wardrobe.

Today we are meeting again with a Danish brand that noticed today’s society is developing quickly, time just flies and we miss many things in life, because of that sometimes we realize that we are missing some small details in life that make life more beautiful and different. Our new fashion friend from Denmark reminds us of some important little things in life with the hope that it will revive the childhood memories of its customers and remind them of the importance of the wonderful nature.

Forét covers all aspects of contemporary wardrobe, it is in this variety and versatility that the true appeal of this Danish brand can be found. Due to the importance of nature, the forét collection offers a sense of nostalgia and modern functionality that appeals to something in all of us, regardless of whether we live in the city or outdoors.

Every piece they make strives to blur the line between outdoor clothing and casual fashion pieces, while maintaining forét’s signature sense of quietness and simplicity. The Forét collections offer the opportunity to enjoy the rolling hills, take a deep breath of fresh, rural air and escape the speed of change for a moment.

In a world where we are forced to constantly refresh our wardrobe, forét has the bold attitude to offer items that can be worn on different occasions. Forét is characterized by high-quality timelessness from every angle. Organic cotton twill with vibrant touches and refined two-tone constructions for a collection that’s as suited to the wild as it is to the office, all rounded off with a sense of patience and restraint. This brand strives to find the golden mean between contemporary style and functionality through responsibly made clothing for all occasions.

The inspiration for the Forét brand (inspired by the French word for “forest”) grew out of a love of nature. forét—from its very name to its mantra of slowing down—is inextricably linked to the natural world. It follows that this Danish brand aspires to be a key part of the shift towards a more responsible future, a shift that is nothing less than essential in the fashion industry. To do it right, they carefully monitor every aspect of their business, rationalizing and developing each part in a responsible way to successfully provide a wardrobe for our life’s journey.

My outfit today is made up exclusively of Forét pieces. This interesting wool orange overshirt is made to wear and take on its own personality. The wool begins to age and shows the stories of its life. Cut from loose wool, this coat tells a story from day one, inviting you to wear it regularly and add new value to it. The coat is made of fine wool in a warm and optimistic orange color.

The Marsh ribbed turtleneck is a winter essential to complete any outfit. This soft beige knitted roller skate is perfect for exploring a winter wonderland or for exploring your urban surroundings. It is extremely comfortable, made of a soft wool blend, which will ensure that you are warm and cozy.

The third piece of clothing that completed my outfit today are the Forét navy trousers with a classic cut in dark navy color, which are also part of the new Forét spring collection.

Forét is basically our friendly reminder to get outside and remember that good things take time. In the following posts, you will learn more details about this interesting Danish brand. I have prepared a special surprise for my Mr.M blog readers, a special code MRM10 with which you get a 10% discount on all products in the forét online store. I’m sure you’ll find the perfect pieces for you and your loved ones.

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Overshirt: Forét

Turtleneck: Forét

Trousers: Forét

Sneakers: RUBIROSA

Trolley: Bric’s

Backpack: Bric’s

*Special Note: For all Forét products you have the possibility of a 10% discount with the special code MRM10 that you can use when you put your selected products in the cart in their online store. Take advantage of this opportunity and please yourself or your loved ones with interesting pieces of clothing from this Danish brand.

Bric’s story begins with Mr. Mario Briccola’s dreams of quality luggage and leather goods in 1952 in the Como region. The brand has become internationally known for its handcrafted luggage made from the finest Tuscan leather and cutting-edge, durable nylon. Although Bric’s has now outgrown the original workshop, the love and personal touch for each piece made is still present in each piece today.

Now the second generation of the Briccola family ensures its legacy of quality, style and attention to detail that Mr. Mario Briccola started. Known as the best Italian brand for quality luggage, Bric’s has continued to live up to its reputation. From trolleys to handbags to roomy cosmetic cases, quality craftsmanship is easy to spot.

In addition to the backpack from the Life Pelle collection, in today’s post I have a new item, which is a trolley from Viaggio Come Arte, a special limited Andy Warhol x Bric’s luggage collection. Warhol’s artwork is perfectly combined with the suitcase thanks to the print on the outside and interesting details inside of the trolley. This cabin luggage is made of recycled polycarbonate, a light, flexible, extremely durable material. Most importantly for security, this case features a double sliding zip closure, with a rubberized finish that makes it water resistant with an integrated TSA lock.

Four swivel wheels allow the case to move silently and rotate 360° for guaranteed maneuverability, equipped with ball bearings that create an impressively smooth ride. The wheels are recessed to maximize the carrying capacity of the bag. On the inside, the suitcase is divided into two separate compartments so that every trip is perfectly organized: each compartment also has a zippered pocket. The fabric lining is perfectly matched in shade with the outer material of the case.

To ensure comfort and ease of use, the top handle is padded and the retractable handle is constructed of robust, solid aluminum tubing with intermediate stop positions and an ergonomic handle. Genuine leather details decorate the luggage and thus emphasize the elegance and refinement of this suitcase. The suitcase comes with a leather address tag, where you can write your personal information in case the suitcase is lost. Using only the finest materials such as all-weather micro-suede and plant-tanned leather, Bric’s luggage is built to withstand anything and give you a sense of security and the beauty of travel.

With several flagship stores around the world, Bric’s continues to develop Mario Briccola’s dream and become a world-renowned travel brand. Bric’s is a story about family, hard work, craftsmanship and a company where dreams really do come true.

If you want to stay updated and find out which collections of travel accessories the Bric’s brand has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on social networks Facebook and Instagram.

Everyone who follows the Mr.M blog knows that I am a big fan of quality and interesting shoes, regardless of whether they are sneakers or elegant shoes, I always try to pay maximum attention to fashion details such as footwear. Today we are meeting for a very first time with a Swiss shoe brand that I deeply believe will conquer the whole world.

The Swiss brand RUBIROSA produces elegant shoes with which you can escape from everyday life. Made in Italy, RUBIROSA stands for quality, sustainability and understated luxury. Each shoe is an icon in its own right, built to last, crafted with style. RUBIROSA is helping to create a new modern dress code.

Created by dreamers, RUBIROSA strives for a perfect world. Because the best products for our planet are products that last. The brand is inspired by Porfirio “Rubi” Rubirosa, a real-life adventurer whose elegance, passion and unconventional character are expressed in every stitch. Rubi loved life, and RUBIROSA is an invitation to live a more refined life filled with elegance. In the following posts, we will get to know this brand more and I will introduce you in detail to their unusual story.

RUBIROSA JOAN shoes you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story are made in Italy from the highest quality dark blue – navy calf suedes leather and are very comfortable. These shoes have classic “Brogue” and “Adler stitch” details and embossed logo out of the finest Tuscany “Vacchetta” on the heel. These shoes are great for winter temperatures due to the durable and high quality calf suedes leather. The navy color only further emphasizes the refinement and elegance of these exceptional sneakers.

If you want to stay updated and find out news about RUBIROSA footwear, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this special March fashion adventure, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of the luxury travel accessories brand Bric’s, the beauty of the importance of nature with the Danish fashion brand Forét, the Swiss footwear brand that a symbol of timeless elegance – RUBIROSA, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

If you have 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!

Best,
Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the Bric’s, forét, RUBIROSA brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Fashion Diary of Mrs. Mom: CAMEO ITALIANO, timeless jewelry for all generations…

Fashion Mrs. Mom Outfit Post March 21, 2023 4 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to a new fashion story on the Mr.M blog. I want to thank you for your wonderful words and numerous compliments on my work. I’m really glad you like my take on fashion and that I’ve inspired many women in their golden ages (50+) to change their minds and bring color into their lives. Today’s post I will start with fashion details that can sometimes make an outfit more interesting than the pieces of clothing itself.

I’m not sure if I mentioned in one of the previous stories that Leo is my zodiac sign and because of the characteristics of Leos, I have an extraordinary love for the gold color and adore jewelry. Jewelry is perhaps the most important fashion detail that can say a lot about the woman who wears it. Today I will present to you a special cameo jewelry of an Italian brand that is famous in the world – CAMEO ITALIANO.

What exactly is Cameo jewelry? A cameo is a material that is carved in raised relief, often depicting a profile of a face, nature, or some special mythical scene. Cameos, hard or precious stones carved in relief, or imitations of such stones in glass and mollusk shells. Cameos are usually a gem (usually agate, onyx, or sardonyx) that has two layers of different colors, with figures carved in one layer so that they are raised against the background of the other. Cameo is the converse of intaglio, which consists of an incised, or sunken, engraving in the same class of material.

The history of this material goes back to the early Sumerian period (around 3100 BC) to the fall of the Roman civilization, from the Renaissance and from the Neoclassical period in the 18th century. Greek cameos, made of colored quartz, were purely decorative (as opposed to intaglios, which were used as seals) and reached a high artistic level. In contrast, Roman cameos, mostly made of sardonyx, onyx and glass paste, were usually carved with portraits and mythological scenes and were often signed by the artists.

Due to the increased interest in classical civilization, the art of cameo engraving was perfected again in the Renaissance. Cameos were used to mark personalities, as in ancient times. In England during the 16th century, cameos were made with the head of Queen Elizabeth to celebrate the victory over the Spanish Armada. In the 18th and 19th centuries, cameos adorned jewelry such as diadems, belts, brooches, and bracelets.

The history of the CAMEO ITALIANO brand begins in 1957 when Mr. Michele Di Luca opens the doors of his jewelry atelier. Thanks to his ability and creativity as one of the most talented master engravers, he realized his dream – to bring the uniqueness of the cameo shell to the international stage.

Michele Di Luca’s great passion for creativity not only earned him a gold medal for his contribution to the economic development of the Campania region, but also inspired his children Gino, Anna, Pina and Marinella to join the company in 1980. In 2012, Gino Di Luca launched the brand that launched cameo as a contemporary gem: CAMEO ITALIANO.

Each cameo is a small, unique and unrepeatable masterpiece, precious thanks to the artisanal approach to production. CAMEO ITALIANO is part of a tradition that preserves techniques that have been passed down for more than two centuries in Torre del Greco, the only place in the world where shell cameos are engraved. A gem that symbolizes the values and authenticity of the “Made in Italy”.

After many years of experience and passion, the engravers of the CAMEO ITALIANO house were awarded the title of Master Engravers. In this type of art, the viewer is seduced by the love that the artist skillfully imprints into his detailed creation, a process that makes it unique, unrepeatable and therefore beautiful.

In the rich offer of CAMEO ITALIANO jewelry you can find necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings and watches. CAMEO ITALIANO jewelry is divided into several collections, which I will present to you in detail in the following posts.

In today’s post I present you a necklace, earrings and a watch that are part of the CAMEO ITALIANO collection.

The “Partenope” watch that you have the opportunity to see in today’s post is a special watch with a design engraved by hand on the shell and 925 sterling silver, cameo size 30mm. The watch is adorned by a dark blue – navy bracelet.

I chose this unusual set because it irresistibly associates me with my name and I love seeing rose motifs on clothes or jewelry. I am fascinated by the beauty of this jewelry, that’s why I want to invite all those who want to know more about the Italian brand of jewelry and watches CAMEO ITALIANO and discover what the Di Luca family has prepared for the new season, visit their official online store and follow them on social media channels Facebook and Instagram.

My outfit today is coincidentally made up of Italian brands. The first fashion brand I want to present to you today is Herno fashion house. What caught my eye about this brand is their motto: “In the beginning it was water, which carries the flow of life.” It creates something new…”

This is how In Flumine est vita, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Herno, sums up the praise for the sublime element that animates the brand, water. Whether in river or lake, rain or fog, snow or humidity, it is the muse that inspired the quintessential high-performance product that started it all and continues to this day: the raincoat.

It was from that cotton from 1948, treated with castor oil from the airplanes left by the war, that young Giuseppe Marenzi and his wife Alessandra Diana felt the possibility of opening a business. And from the beginning, with the urgency and enthusiasm typical of that period of great ferment that was postwar Italy, experimentation and innovation pervaded Herno’s vocation.

The coexistence with lake and river water took shape and became functional first in jackets and then in high-performance coats, well designed, made with superior craftsmanship that can only be found in Italy, and also useful for protection from the cold and find shelter from the rain, northerly wind and humidity in the lake region. That’s what water is to Herno: connection, love, passion, challenge, ingenuity. And success.

The winter jacket you see in today’s fashion story is part of the permanent iconic Herno collection, in a bright red color.

In today’s fashion story, I will present you some fashion pieces from my favorite Italian brand – Max Mara. Max Mara is a world famous Italian fashion brand. It was founded in 1951 in Reggio Emilia by Mr. Achille Maramotti. This legendary brand sponsors and awards the Max Mara Women’s Art Award. Achille Maramotti began creating wardrobes in 1947, and officially founded the Max Mara fashion house in 1951. How did the brand name come about?

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

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

Max Mara is my favorite brand because it absolutely meets my criteria when it comes to wardrobe, which are: quality, interesting models and cuts, good selection of materials, as well as fine processing of materials. Today I decided to show you a turtleneck sweater, a skirt and a bag from this timeless Italian brand. The turtleneck is made of the finest cashmere, as is the skirt, while the bag is made of leather with the embossed croco print.

If you want to know more about the Italian fashion house Max Mara and discover what the Maramotti family has prepared for the new fashion season, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

OUTFIT

Coat: Herno

Necklace: CAMEO ITALIANO

Earrings: CAMEO ITALIANO

Watch: CAMEO ITALIANO

Turtleneck: Max Mara

Skirt: Max Mara

Bag: Max Mara

Shoes: Tod’s

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 shoes of this famous Italian fashion house, regardless of whether it is a person of female or male gender, Tod’s shoes are loved by the whole planet because of their refined elegance and incredible comfort. The shoes from today’s fashion story are an iconic model with a gold-colored T metal logo, while the shoes are made of dark-navy croco embossed leather.

I hope you enjoyed my fashion story today. Soon I will show you some outfits from Qatar that can serve as inspiration for the new spring season. See you in a few days at the same place, with some new interesting story.

Best Regards,

Rose

This post is sponsored by the Max Mara, CAMEO ITALIANO, Herno and Tod’s brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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TATRAS: A Brand that combines Functionality and Polished Aesthetic…

Fashion Outfit Post March 17, 2023 3 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to another fashion adventure on the Mr.M blog! We all know how important it is that the clothes we wear have certain characteristics. Since I am a double virgo as my zodiac signs, you all know how virgos strive for perfection and see details that other zodiac signs may not notice. In today’s fashion story, I present to you a new brand that combines functionality and polished aesthetics – TATRAS.

How was the idea for this unique fashion brand born? TATRAS was created 16 years ago, more precisely in 2007, when the history of this brand began to be written with the hope that this will be one great entrepreneurial dream. In just 16 years of existence, the Tatras brand has found its place on the international market in the production of top quality jackets, developing a perfect synergy between products, communication and distribution. In the early years, TATRAS first established brand awareness in its native Japan by positioning itself in the country’s top department stores. The next step was to start internationalizing the brand by opening a showroom in Milan to optimize distribution in Italy, USA, Korea and around the world.

The TATRAS creative team is exclusively guided by the following goals when creating each new collection: Each jacket must be functional, each product must have elements of polished aesthetics and each product must be unique – “One and only”. People who wear TATRAS clothing successfully illustrate the perfect combination of sophistication and innovation for modern cosmopolitan living. TATRAS is proof that hard work pays off. The brand is developing and strengthening in new markets every day, while it has achieved great success in Europe, the USA and the Far East, as well as in Italy and Japan.

The first TATRAS store, characterized by a contemporary and essential style, opened in October 2014 in a refined, elegant exterior in the prestigious area of Tokyo Aoyama in Japan, where the most famous fashion houses are located. At the end of February 2018, TATRAS opened its first flagship store in the West in the heart of Europe, choosing Milan as the first showcase on the European market. The space, located within the fashion district of Via Spiga 3, features the brand’s Japanese minimalism in a Western translation, with a completely international result that is always among the main characteristics of the brand.

TATRAS is the right brand for all those fashion lovers who are looking for practicality and minimalist elegance, where the brand’s meticulous attention to detail. The brand constantly continues to raise its quality and identity over the years. Reflecting the ever-changing society, TATRAS continuously pushes its boundaries as a brand that celebrates the diversity and inclusiveness of this modern world.

Exploring the DNA of the brand, TATRAS enjoys collaborating with other creatives in the art world. Experimenting with the synergy of creative minds, the brand enriches its spirit through these collaborations.

In today’s fashion story, you have the opportunity to see the TATRAS jacket model BENE in white, which was specially made as part of a special monogram collection that was made in honor of the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the TATRAS brand. In addition to white, this jacket model is also available in black. In a special limited edition monogram collection, you can find TATRAS famous jacket models updated with the TATRAS monogram pattern, inspired by urban cityscapes.

The jacket you can see has a two-way zip fastening, all the details are silver color, elastic cuffs and a hood that can be removed if needed, if you want to wear the jacket without the hood and change its look. One of the sleeves features the brand’s logo, while the jacket is made of nylon jacquard material, which makes the jacket waterproof.

If you want to stay updated you can find out news about the TATRAS brand, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

I believe that many of you have noticed that today’s society is developing quickly, time just flies and we miss many things in life, because of that sometimes we realize that we are missing some small details in life that make life more beautiful and different. Our new fashion friend from Denmark reminds us of some important little things in life with the hope that it will revive the childhood memories of its customers and remind them of the importance of the wonderful nature.

In today’s post I present to you the Forét dark green sweatshirt with the quote “Home, sweet home” embroidered, this green sweater is the key point of the Forét spring collection. Made from 100% organic cotton, the piece has raglan sleeves for optimal range of motion. “Home Sweet Home” was created for people who are looking for a place to call home. Whether it’s a house or apartment, or even your local forest, cabin or beach, this hoodie is simply your go-to for finding your own personal space of inner peace.

Another piece that completed my outfit today are the Forét navy trousers with a classic cut, which are also part of the new Forét spring collection. This was a great combination of green and taupe with a modernist white jacket.

OUTFIT

Down Jacket: TATRAS

Sweatshirt: Forét

Trousers: Forét

Sneakers: RUBIROSA

Trolley: FPM Milano

RUBIROSA EVA shoes you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story are made in Italy from the highest quality luxurious white and green calf skins and calf suedes and are very comfortable. These shoes have classic “Brogue” and “Adler stitch” details and embossed logo out of the finest Tuscany “Vacchetta” on the heel.

If you want to stay updated and find out news about RUBIROSA footwear, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

People say that the color red is color of love and happines and attracts positive energy, so I decided to take my FPM Milano Bank Spinner 53 black cabin suitcase with red leather details on my trip to Berlin which brought me good luck this year. Not only is it practical, lightweight, but it’s also a photogenic suitcase that many people asked me about at the airport where I bought it.

FPM Milano luggage offers travelers practicality and style, all in one trolley and backpack. Designed by Mark Sadler, these lightweight aluminum-clad and reinforced suitcases are inspired by vintage trunks, purpose-built to give you the durability you need on your travels. The combination of Avante-Garde materials and Italian design motifs give these FPM suitcases a robust and secure look.

In today’s post I present to you my new Bank Spinner 53 cabin suitcase from the Bank collection, a collection that is entirely made in Italy, ideal for people from the business world as well as for those who want to enjoy their vacation and free time to the maximum, made to satisfy any practical, functional or aesthetic need. A practical inner pocket allows you to charge your tablet and smartphone anytime, anywhere. A modern, elegant line of backpacks, made of high-quality and waterproof nylon with special attention to leather and metal details.

Aluminum personalization recalls the innovative creativity of the FPM Bank collection. I enriched this suitcase with red details – leather handles in coral red, as well as an address tag of the same color. You can choose your favorite color and I believe you will have more favorites like me.

If you want to stay up to date and find out which models of suitcases and travel accessories the FPM Milano 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 this third special March fashion adventure, where together we discovered the beauty of functionality and polished aesthetics with the TATRAS outerwear brand, as well as the importance of nature with the Danish fashion brand Forét, the Swiss footwear brand that is a symbol of timeless elegance – RUBIROSA and the ease and comfort of traveling with FPM Milano luggage, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

Best,
Mr.M

This post is sponsored by the TATRAS,forét ,FPM Milano and RUBIROSA brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Fashion Diary of Mrs. Mom: Max Mara, Definition of Italian Elegance…

Fashion Mrs. Mom Outfit Post March 14, 2023 5 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to my first fashion story in 2023. Marko conveyed all your questions to me, as well as numerous compliments for my fashion stories, so I made an effort to set aside time to share new inspirational fashion outfit with you. Elegance and refinement are always in style, it’s just a question of how to harmonize it with your age. Young people find elegance boring, so when they try to reach that formal level of elegance, they look much older… Elegance is something much more than clothes, it’s a matter of feeling that comes by itself. You have to work on yourself to be able to be happy with yourself and thus reach that level of refinement and elegance that radiates from you and becomes your mirror.

Even when I was younger, people always told me how different I was because of my attitude and behavior, a typical young lady with attitude. I have always been guided by some inner feeling and I am still guided by it today after so many years. Elegance has nothing to do with age, but the experience you gain over the years will help you more easily reach that certain level of elegance and refinement that all women aspire to.

Elegance is hidden in simplicity and small details that can make any outfit unique and special. In addition to clothes, the attitude and energy you radiate is very important, in order to leave an impression on others, you must be full of self-confidence and self-belief. If you don’t love yourself or don’t believe in yourself, believe me, others won’t love, appreciate and respect you either. Once you master that then you can move on to the fashion aspect. Every woman who wants to be elegant, noticed and chic must take strict care in choosing details such as jewelry, leather goods, shoes and fashion accessories. Elegance is also reflected in the way you carry the bag. You must know how to carry all the things you carry and not let them carry you.

The way you style your hair sends different messages to people and you must always be well-groomed. When I say well-groomed, I mean that a woman should be clean and cosmetically sanctified, today the cosmetic industry has progressed so much that there are creams, serums, masks and various other kind of products that are adapted for women and men of all ages, so you should carry out your care using adequate products. Creams don’t have to be expensive, even sometimes cheap products like ordinary baby soap and the classic blue Nivea cream can make your skin look beautiful. All this is necessary for a lady to be elegant and refined.

Max Mara is my favorite brand because it absolutely meets my criteria when it comes to wardrobe, which are: quality, interesting models and cuts, good selection of materials, as well as fine processing of materials. I believe you all have seen by now how much I love fur and cashmere, so this fur coat is my new fashion love that I am sure I will wear for a long time and beautifully. This coat is made of the finest pure cashmere, while the front side of the coat is made of high-quality mink fur.

In addition to the excellent combination of materials, the very model of this coat is modern and unusual. Depending on what you plan to wear with this coat, it can be nicely combined with elegant outfits, as well as with some relaxed everyday casual outfits. In addition to coats, blouses and trousers are also part of the Max Mara collection. The top is made of cashmere, while the trousers are made of the finest wool.

OUTFIT

Mink – Cashmere Coat: Max Mara

Pearl brooch with rhodium plated silver: Ohrid Pearl Filevi 1928

Pearl earrings with Marcasite sterling silver: Ohrid Pearl Filevi 1928

Top: Max Mara

Trousers: Max Mara

Bag: Hermes

Shoes: CHANTAL 1962

In addition to a nice and quality coat, I always like to wear pearls, which have always been a timeless fashion classic. My outfit today was enriched by a rhodium-plated silver pearl brooch and earrings from the famous Macedonian brand Ohrid Pearl Filevi 1928.

The Filevi family is a family that has been producing Ohrid pearls since 1928, which is confirmed by historical facts and numerous institutions. The secret of making Ohrid pearls is still one of the most closely guarded secrets of this family, which combines pearls into creative pearl necklaces and bracelets, and has been passed down from generation to generation for the fourth generation. When we talk about pearl, we always think of the pearl that is in the shell, but the Ohrid pearl is much more than that and has a more specific way of production. It is extremely important to note that there are only two families in Ohrid who know the secret of making the famous Ohrid pearl.

The Ohrid pearl is not found in the shell, but is made by taking the brightest (inner) part of the shell, processing it well and obtaining the desired shape – a grain of mother-of-pearl. Another process of grain processing is coating the already obtained mother-of-pearl grain with an emulsion obtained from the scales of the Ohrid fish – Alburnus scoranza. Today, several new models of Ohrid pearl necklaces appeared, which accentuated certain events such as weddings, celebrations and visits, girlfriend proposals and many others.

The Filevi family – Ohrid Pearl Filevi 1928 offers a rich collection of unique handmade jewelry. A large selection of different colors of cultured natural pearls allows you to choose the ideal piece of jewelry for your sensibility. Each creation is characterized by an individual approach to conception and design. They are made in different lengths according to the customer’s wishes. Their jewelry is for people who want to be different, with a unique fashion style.

Pearl earrings that complete my outfit are Pearl earrings with Marcasite sterling silver and iconic Pearl brooch with rhodium plated silver. You can find the rich Filevi 1928 collection of Ohrid pearls and jewelry with classic, marquise and rhodium silver in the center of Belgrade (Serbia), at Knez Mihailova 29, in the passage next to the Progress Gallery.

Also if you are going to the heart of North Macedonia – Ohrid and visiting the capital Skopje, take the opportunity to visit their stores.

The making of Filevi 1928 jewelry is a real art and each handcrafted piece of Filevi jewelry has, above all, a special sentimental value. Passion for jewelry and love for fine craftsmanship is reflected in every single piece of Filevi 1928 jewelry. All you have to do is imagine and wish for an Ohrid pearl, and Filevi 1928 is here to create and realize your wishes and ideas together with you.

If you want to know more about Ohrid Pearl Filevi 1928 brand and discover the world of Ohrid pearls, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Every woman who wants to achieve an elegant look must always have nice shoes. This time I decided on shoes from the Italian brand CHANTAL 1962, which has been making quality shoes with unusual designs for more than 60 years. The shoes you can see in today’s fashion story are made of plush with Swarovski crystal details. In addition to beauty, these shoes are decorated with comfort, which is important when choosing footwear.

I hope you enjoyed my fashion story today. I am currently in the capital of Qatar – Doha and I will show you some outfits that can serve as inspiration for the new spring season that is knocking on our door. See you in a few days at the same place, with some new interesting story.

Best Regards,

Rose

This post is sponsored by the Max Mara, CHANTAL 1962 and Ohrid Pearl Filevi 1928 brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Forét: Danish Simplicity and Stillness are the Key to Unique Style!

Fashion Outfit Post March 10, 2023 5 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to a new fashion story on the Mr.M blog. Today, I took the opportunity to rejuvenate a little in terms of fashion, because I heard that the fashion direction that cherishes wearing clothes made of jeans “from head to toe” has returned to the big door again. I have to admit that this was an interesting experiment for me and I have to be honest and say that I really liked it. You all know very well that I am not built like a model and that my hips are significantly wider and that causes me problems when choosing the right size of jeans and trousers as well.

My friends from the Forét brand analyzed my blog and through my fashion stories understood my struggles and decided to help me and show some interesting fashion guidelines. Forét is a Danish brand that cherishes simplicity and stillness because their team believes that these are the two key elements of a recognizable and unique style.

How did denim become a status symbol and how did this material become legendary throughout history? Today, the term denim covers a wide variety of clothing items, and this term dates back to the 15th century, when it was used to define clothing items made of rough fabric worn by workers. It is an indispensable piece of clothing that is still worn by people all over the world, there are no boundaries for jeans, so this material is suitable for all generations and people with different fashion tastes. However, do you know how the demand for this material has developed throughout history?

The material from which the jeans were made comes from the Italian district of Genoa, after which it got its name. Numerous tailors from the vicinity of the city of Nîmes in France tried to make a replica of this material, after which the name “denim” was adopted, as a combination of the word “de Nîmes”, as this is called in French addressed the city.

In the 1950s, jeans became a symbol of youth protest against social norms and prejudices – nice kids in work pants. Some cinemas and restaurants at that time refused to accept guests wearing jeans, while students who came in jeans were thrown out of class. Over time, jeans have become the favorite informal clothing item of people of all generations.

According to some available data, over a billion pairs of jeans are produced annually in the world. The oldest surviving pair of jeans is called XX. They were sewn in 1879 and are kept in the safe of Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco. Their estimated value is believed to be more than $150,000. In the headquarters of the company there is also the Levi’s Museum, where all visitors can find the fashion details of the biggest Hollywood stars.

The denim jacket that you have the opportunity to see in today’s blog post is a modern men’s style, the denim jacket is resistant to all trends. Crafted from organic cotton, this classic indigo jacket with two front pockets comes with tobacco contrast stitching. It’s made from heavyweight GOTS certified organic cotton and designed with durability and strength in mind.

Heath Denim jeans made from pure GOTS certified organic cotton, these are jeans you can trust. Eschewing unnecessary details for a clean look in functional denim, this pair features a small logo tab, classic five-pocket styling and a versatile fit.

I wanted to complete today’s outfit with an unusual piece – a colorful sweater that would break up the denim monotony. What makes this sweater unusual is the watercolor design on the front of the sweater. Backed by the shade of clouds, these artistic details leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees them.

OUTFIT

Denim Jacket: Forét

Sweater: Forét

Jeans: Forét

Cap: Forét

Sneakers: RUBIROSA

RUBIROSA JUDY shoes you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story are made in Italy from the highest quality luxurious calf skins and calf suedes and are very comfortable. These shoes have classic “Brogue” and “Adler stitch” details and embossed logo out of the finest Tuscany “Vacchetta” on the heel.

If you want to stay updated and find out news about RUBIROSA footwear, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this second special March fashion adventure, where together we discovered the beauty of the importance of nature with the Danish fashion brand Forét and the Swiss footwear brand that is a symbol of timeless elegance – RUBIROSA, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! While you are reading this fashion story, I am on a flight to Doha, the capital of Qatar, hoping to prepare material for the unusual travelogues you are used to reading. 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!

Best,
Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the forét and RUBIROSA brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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One Stylish Fashion Bric’s Postcard from Strasbourg…

Fashion Outfit Post March 3, 2023 4 Comments

My dear fashionistas and unusual travel lovers, I hope you are well and ready for a new fashion adventure on the Mr.M blog. You are used to my fashion stories from some unusual trips, but I believe that Strasbourg, a charming French town is familiar to all of you. Since I had some free time, I decided to get to know this unusual city and make some new pictures for my dear fashion lovers.

We start today’s fashion story with a brand of travel accessories that you met a few years ago on my blog and I’m sure you know very well – Bric’s. This famous Italian brand of travel goods makes travel easy with unique and stylish suitcases and fashion accessories. The Bellagio collection allows all hedonists to travel in style with matching travel pieces that captivate with true elegance, while on the other hand, the Life Pelle collection nurtures the beauty of leather pieces that you can travel the world with. I combined these two collections, which for me are flawless perfection!

Some of you followed my Instagram stories from Istanbul in December 2022 and you remember the unpleasant event that I had the same Bric’s backpack stolen and that I returned home with a bag from the supermarket. Honestly, when I think about it, it’s a big compliment for me and that backpack had a special value for me because we traveled the world together, but Bric’s team surprised me with the same new backpack with a touching message: “Your old-new friend for new adventures!”. Believe me, it made me so happy, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Bric’s team for this incredible and lovely sign of attention, which means a lot to me. Let’s all together recall some important details about this exceptional brand.

Today I would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to a new fashion brand on the Mr.M blog. For years, I have been trying to present interesting and quality brands on the Mr.M blog, both luxury and premium brands that are affordable to everyone. I believe that many of you have noticed that today’s society is developing quickly, time just flies and we miss many things in life, because of that sometimes we realize that we are missing some small details in life that make life more beautiful and different. Our new fashion friend from Denmark reminds us of some important little things in life with the hope that it will revive the childhood memories of its customers and remind them of the importance of the wonderful nature.

OUTFIT

Cashmere Jacket: Loro Piana

Sweater: Forét

Trousers: Forét

Eyewear: Cartier via MYTHERESA MEN

Backpack: Bric’s

Trolley: Andy Warhol x Bric’s

Shoes: RUBIROSA

Loro Piana is an Italian company specializing in clothing and textile products. This fashion house is considered the largest producer of cashmere and also the world’s largest artisanal company processing the luxury fiber.

The Loro Piana company has three divisions (textile divisions): a division that deals with the production of high-quality materials using precious fibers such as cashmere and baby cashmere, vicuna, linen and merino wool, a division that deals with the creation of luxury fashion items (production and distribution of men’s, women’s clothing, footwear and fashion accessories) and the interior design department – production and distribution of interior design products.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see a special piece – a pure cashmere winter jacket that can always be found as part of the Loro Piana men’s autumn – winter collection, only the colors change depending on the season. This beautiful jacket is just a small part of my favorites this season due to its distinctive elegance and my love for quality cashmere. Cashmere jacket is an eternal piece in your wardrobe that you will always be happy to wear on any occasion.

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

People who know me know that I wear glasses for my vision while working on the computer, but as the years have gone by, I have come to need glasses for my daily tasks. Since I am a double virgo in my horoscope and am a perfectionist by nature and a lover of unusual details, I have always chosen interesting frames as my eyeglasses.

This time I chose the Panthère de Cartier eyeglass frame in gold. This model of glasses exists in several variations, it also exists in silver color, without “freckles” and with freckles, which I chose because I liked it as an interesting detail. You can find Cartier eyeglass frames and sunnies at my friends MYTHERESA, a shopping platform for women’s and men’s luxury clothing, footwear, luxury goods and fashion accessories.

RUBIROSA AVA shoes you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story are made in Italy from the highest quality dark brown calf suedes leather and are very comfortable. These shoes have classic “Brogue” and “Adler stitch” details and embossed logo out of the finest Tuscany “Vacchetta” on the heel. These shoes are great for winter temperatures due to the durable and high quality calf suedes leather. The brown color only further emphasizes the refinement and elegance of these exceptional shoes.

If you want to stay updated and find out news about RUBIROSA footwear, visit their official online store and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this first special March fashion adventure, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of the luxury travel accessories brand Bric’s, the prestigious Italian brand Loro Piana, the beauty of the importance of nature with the Danish fashion brand Forét, the Swiss footwear brand that a symbol of timeless elegance – RUBIROSA and of course the inevitable luxury French fashion house Cartier with my friends MYTHERESA, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! Soon I will take you to an unusual faraway destination, so that in March you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Arabian Peninsula. 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!

Best,
Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the Bric’s, Loro Piana, forét, RUBIROSA and Cartier (via MYTHERESA) brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Aida Barni: Iconic Elegance of Cashmere for All Generations…

Fashion Outfit Post February 24, 2023 5 Comments

My dear fashionistas, I hope you are well and ready for a last fashion adventure this February! Since I unexpectedly received a large number of your messages and emails regarding one of the previous fashion stories with the Moncler iconic leather black jacket, most of you wanted to see how this jacket would go with some stylish classic trousers. You liked how black looked on me and it gave me a little encouragement to create for my new fashion story for you.

Let’s recall some interesting facts about the brand of this exceptional leather jacket that you will see again today on the Mr.M blog. Moncler is one of the most famous French-Italian luxury fashion houses specializing in ready-to-wear clothing, based in Milan. This fashion story begins as a jacket boutique, after which Moncler expanded to design vests, raincoats, windbreakers, knitwear, leather goods, shoes, perfumes and accompanying fashion accessories. The brand’s core symbol includes a rooster, the monogram “M”, a badge with felt appliqués, crossed skis and a cartoon duck mascot.

This famous Italian brand of winter clothing, which became famous for its unusual warm and modern winter jackets, last year celebrated its 70th birthday in a special way – a special anniversary with a unique campaign “Forever Extraordinary” – Extraordinary Forever. In honor of this special jubilee, fashion house Moncler organized special exhibitions and fashion shows where special limited collections were shown that lasted 70 days. On this occasion, the famous Moncler Maya jacket model has been given a new look and has been redesigned in several new ways as a tribute to this legendary model that Moncler has become known for. The jackets were designed by seven world designers such as Thom Brown, Rick Owens, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Giambattista Valli, Francesco Ragazzi and Pharrell Williams.

Fashion house Moncler has achieved worldwide success that continues to this day, and fashion experts believe that this is due to true respect for its own beginnings and improvement of archival models and active participation in the progress of the community through numerous projects.

In today’s post, for the second time, we are meeting with the legendary Moncler Maya jacket made of the finest black leather. The jacket has an extraordinary amount of elegance, although I had the feeling when I saw it in the catalog that it was a sports jacket. My guess is that this model of the legendary sports winter jacket in the leather version is quite different and has a touch of elegance and refinement, which I proved in today’s fashion story.

If you want to stay updated and find out which models of clothing and fashion accessories the French-Italian brand Moncler has in its offer, visit their official online store and follow them on the social networks Facebook and Instagram.

Today’s post title contains the name of a brand that has become a favorite of Mr.M blog readers over the past few winter seasons, so today we’re meeting again with a timeless brand of exceptional knitwear. Aida Barni is synonymous with perfect softness and refined Italian cashmere processing. Last winter we enjoyed the beauties of with bright and unusual colors, while this year I decided to stay iconic and elegant with basic and neutral colors.

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 is a name that associates 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.

“Made in Italy” is more than a production concept, but this brand has proven to be much more than the just perfect cashmere sweater on a store shelf. It is love at first touch, an impression to remember.

Aida Barni is an imaginative and fascinating name for a fashion line that produces high quality knitwear from the finest cashmere. Aida Barni is a symbol of a lifetime 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 them 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. Fans of the Aida Barney brand love natural and fine yarns, enjoy comfort, but do not give up the elegance and sophistication of cuts and models.

Aida Barni‘s concept of men’s “sports elegance” is simple and with sophisticated style, but rich in materials and inconspicuous details that make this brand cult because it represents an expression of uniqueness and special class.

You can buy Aida Barni cashmere items in well-known multibrand shops 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 pure love because you are giving a piece in which love for tradition and deep respect for art that is not worshiped every day are woven.

If you want to be updated 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.

OUTFIT

Leather Jacket: Moncler

Sweater: Aida Barni

Trousers: Loro Piana

Boots: Tod’s

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see one special piece – classic trousers from the latest men’s Loro Piana Fall-Winter 2022/23 collection, which are just a small part of my favorites this season due to their signature elegance and my great love for softness of cashmere and wool. Classic trousers are an iconic piece in your wardrobe that you will always wear on every occasion.

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

Everyone who follows the Mr.M blog knows that I am a big fan of quality and interesting shoes, regardless of whether they are sneakers or elegant shoes, I always try to pay maximum attention to fashion details such as footwear. Today we are hanging out with a famous Italian fashion house whose creations are adored all over the world.

Today’s fashion story is special because I have the opportunity to show you a new collection of Tod’s boots that have been marked by the work of this famous Italian brand. 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 sex, Tod’s shoes are loved by the whole planet because of their refined elegance and incredible comfort.

The boots you have the opportunity to see in today’s fashion story are made of pony hair and are very comfortable and very high-top, which I must admit is great when we are talking about winter’s low temperatures. The boots are black, which further emphasizes their elegance.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this last February fashion story, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of the luxury French-Italian brand of winter outerwear Moncler, the prestigious Italian brand Loro Piana, the beauty of knitwear with the Aida Barni brand and the famous Italian footwear brand that is a symbol of timeless elegance and has become a real classic – Tod’s, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

Best,
Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the Tod’s, Loro Piana, Aida Barni and Moncler brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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PUNTO: Impeccable Sporty Elegance and Relaxed Refinement of Fur…

Fashion Outfit Post February 17, 2023 4 Comments

Dear fashionistas, I sincerely hope you are well and ready for a new fashion adventure. Today we continue our fashion story about the most famous Turkish fur and leather brand that you had the opportunity to meet in one of the previous fashion stories on the Mr.M blog – PUNTO.

As you know fur is an important part of every winter collection, as you could see in my Mrs. Mom’s fashion stories. Last year, I introduced you to an extremely important FURMARK project that marks a turning point in the world of the fur fashion industry. The International Fur Federation has developed a formal certification and traceability process, Furmark®. Fur is one of the most sustainable natural materials in the world of fashion. The use of organic materials is a complete contrast and rejection of fast and “plastic” fashion, which are typical petroleum derivatives. Fur is the true epitome of slow fashion, treated as an heirloom purchase that can last for generations.

Developed in consultation with conscientious consumers and modern fashion groups and brands, the Furmark® symbol is a sign of guaranteed quality and trust. In order for consumers, retailers and brands to have complete security and confidence when buying fur, Furmark® combines independently verified certification programs within one system. Obtaining a certificate means that the international, national or regional program has met Furmark® global standards.

First, I would like to summarize some of the basic benefits of Furmark certified products:

1. Furmark® is a global certification and traceability system for natural fur that guarantees animal welfare and respect for all environmental standards.

2. Furmark® is simple with recognizable characteristics of quality, safety, and confidence that is of utmost importance to all members of the supply chain and customers.

3. Furmark® programs for animal protection and environmental protection are scientifically based, third-party certified and transparent.

4. Furmark® products are traceable, verified and guaranteed meet all necessary recognized standards.

5. Furmark® is the result of the joint efforts of fur industry members, brand representatives and consumers.

The Furmark® certification system was developed by the International Fur Federation (IFF) with associated members, who are eminent representatives of luxury brands, all of which work with natural fur as part of the supply chain.

There are three key principles on which this certification is based: science, independent inspection and transparency.

Furmark® is a comprehensive global certification and monitoring system for the natural fur production chain that guarantees animal welfare and compliance with all existing environmental standards. The Furmark certification system includes only wild and farmed natural fur from leading animal protection programs (including the first animal welfare program introduced based on data from the European Commission on self-regulation and co-regulatory initiatives). For more additional information on Furmark Global Certification and Natural Fur Chain Tracking System, you can read my special post at the following link.

In today’s post, I will continue my fashion story about the most famous Turkish fur and leather brand PUNTO, which is at the very top of the fashion industry. PUNTO is a well-known Turkish brand founded in 1994 as a manufacturer of clothing and fashion accessories made of leather and fur. Punto is today a leader in its sector both in Turkey and on the world market.

Over the past years, Punto Group has risen to an eminent position in the luxury fashion industry. Through unique collections, this unusual Turkish fashion house always tries to follow all the current world trends, as well as to set new tasks for entering new avant-garde fashion territories. As a global brand, fashion house PUNTO strives to attract the attention of customers with its appreciation for luxury items and unconditional attention to product presentation. In the Punto Group, the main goal is to offer exceptionally high-quality products, top selling locations and authentic prices. One thing is certain, all PUNTO products meet these important and highly valued customer requirements.

PUNTO has a wide selection of products in its rich offer and this has helped this fashion house to build a strong and stable base of loyal clients. The PUNTO management team believes that it is very important to maintain sincere long-term relationships with customers.

The main and priority task of the PUNTO company is true customer satisfaction. One of the main components for maintaining high satisfaction is the special after-sales service. The service offered by fashion house PUNTO after the product purchase is impeccable and their team is always at the service of their customers, because clients should enjoy an endless variety of luxury service. When you buy your first PUNTO product, you are more than a customer because you become part of the big fashion family of the Punto Group. The fashion house PUNTO tries to maintain these valuable relationships, taking care to know who their clients are at all times and constantly informing them about special benefits and promotions. Members of the Punto family are always invited to special and carefully designed events where new collections are presented and some nice news are announced.

Tailoring is the art of custom styling. The passion of the expert PUNTO team for personalization is also the promise to deliver clothes tailored to your individual needs. This promise starts with choosing the best quality natural fur and leather. Specialists of the fashion house Punto, who provide a special tailoring service, are always at your disposal. The freedom to choose your own style in the Punto atelier and stores is the true definition of luxury and exclusive service. For this unique and unusual experience, you need to visit one of the punto shops.

In today’s fashion story, I present to you a jacket made of the finest mink from the latest PUNTO Autumn – Winter 2022/23 collection, soft cappuccino, taupe color, shades between beige and drape, which won my heart at a very first sight. The collar is a classic English high double-sided mink fur, two pockets with a hidden fastener and of course the inevitable zipper closure.

Sustainable fashion is a movement and process of encouraging change in fashion products and the fashion system towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. Sustainable fashion at PUNTO house is about more than addressing fashion textiles or products. It consists of addressing the entire fashion system. This means dealing with interdependent social, cultural, ecological and financial systems. It also means looking at fashion from the perspective of many stakeholders – users and producers, all living species, current and future inhabitants of the earth. Sustainable fashion therefore belongs to and is the responsibility of citizens, public and private sectors. A key example of the need for systems thinking in fashion is that the benefits of product-level initiatives, such as replacing one type of fiber with a less environmentally damaging option, are being drowned out by increasing the volume of fashion products.

Feel a special shopping experience in several stores in Istanbul as well as in Antalya. Punto Group has always been proud to raise customer satisfaction to the highest level through luxury service tailored to each customer. The PUNTO team has a developed awareness of the importance of quality private shopping service. If you wish, there is a possibility of a VIP free transfer from your hotel to the PUNTO factory shop by private luxury cars with the provision of a unique VIP catering service during your stay in the PUNTO shop.

If you want to stay updated and find out what models of outerwear, clothing and accessories made of leather and fur the Turkish brand PUNTO has in its offer, visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

We are now moving from the Turkish fashion scene to the Italian one, where we are once again meeting again with a brand you know, which you had the opportunity to meet during the past couple of winter seasons on the Mr.M blog. Aida Barni is synonymous with perfect softness and refined Italian cashmere processing. Last winter we enjoyed the beauties of with bright and unusual colors, while this year I decided to stay iconic and elegant with pastel and neutral colors.

Soft, light and warm cashmere items are a smart “fashion” investment and practical during the 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. Also, sometimes you need to surprise yourself with something new and refresh your life, maybe it’s a new hairstyle, and maybe it’s a new unusual sweater that will bring a smile to your face! 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.

“Made in Italy” is more than a production concept, but this brand has proven to be much more than the just perfect cashmere sweater on a store shelf. It is love at first touch, an impression to remember.

Annapurna is a name that associates 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.

If you want to be updated 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.

OUTFIT

Fur Jacket: PUNTO

Sweater: Aida Barni

Jeans: Loro Piana

Sneakers:Ermenegildo Zegna – ZEGNA via MYTHERESA MEN

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see one special piece – jeans from the latest men’s Loro Piana Fall-Winter 2022/23 collection, which are just a small part of my favorites this season due to their signature elegance and my great love for denim. Jeans are an iconic piece in your wardrobe that you will always wear on every occasion.

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

Everyone who follows the Mr.M blog knows that I am a big fan of quality and interesting shoes, regardless of whether they are sneakers or elegant shoes, I always try to pay maximum attention to fashion details such as footwear. Today I want to introduce you to a new Italian brand whose footwear models I adore and I am glad to be able to present them to you today on the Mr.M blog.

Zegna is an Italian luxury fashion house. It was founded by Ermenegildo Zegna in 1910 in Trivero, Biella in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.

I got these Zegna sneakers from my dear friends MYTHERESA MEN, the luxury shopping platform. It is a model of My Claudio low-top sneakers made of leather and material details in a combination of brown and black. These shoes are from the spring-summer collection, but because of the palette of brown and black shades, I think they can also fit nicely with warm autumn tones.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this fashion story, where together we discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of the luxury Turkish fur and leather brand PUNTO, the prestigious Italian brand Loro Piana, the beauty of winter with the luxury Italian knitwear brand Aida Barni and the famous Italian fashion house that is a symbol of timeless elegance and has become a real classic – ZEGNA from the luxury shopping platform MYTHERESA MEN, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

Best,
Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the PUNTO, Loro Piana, FURMARK, Aida Barni and ZEGNA (MYTHERESA MEN) brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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Nisantaşi: Istanbul Luxury Shopping Guide

Fashion Lifestyle Travel Turkey in my eyes February 10, 2023 6 Comments

My dear fashionistas and travelers, I hope you are well and ready for a new (fashion) adventure. Today’s post will be slightly different compared to the previous travelogues that you have had the opportunity to read on the Mr.M blog. The travelogue you will be able to read today will be written in the form of an interesting shopping guide where I will introduce you to some interesting places to shop when you are in Istanbul. In addition to the luxury places to shop, I’ll also give you some tips on where you can buy good quality designer stuff at significantly cheaper prices, so this guide will cover all fashionistas with all budgets, because everyone deserves to be stylish dressed according to their budget.

If you forgot to read my travelogue about Istanbul or you want to remind yourself of some interesting details, before you continue reading this guide, spare a few minutes of your time to read my latest travelogue in this imperial city on two continents – LINK. Let’s remind some of the most important details about this Turkish metropolis.

***Symbol of Istanbul: A red cart with a glass window where you can always find fresh simit (bagels) and other pastries.***

Istanbul, the imperial city that has remained known throughout history as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populated city in the Republic of Türkiye. This city is also the economic, cultural and historical center of the country. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, located on the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe and Asia between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. The commercial and historical center of the city is located in the European part, while about a third of the city’s population lives on the Asian side. The city is the administrative center of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, which has more than 15 million inhabitants. Istanbul is one of the most populated cities in the world, the seventh largest city in the world and the largest city in Europe. Istanbul is considered a bridge between East and West.

***The fairy tale view from the terrace of the presidential suite of the Divan Taksim Istanbul hotel***

I will try to list the parts (districts) of the city for you, so that you can find your way around when you come to this magical city. Istanbul is divided into the following city districts:

Sultanahmet – the old part of the city
Galata – Beyoglu area, where Taksim Square and the famous Istikal Street are located
New City – The main business district of the city with many modern shopping centers and districts such as Elmadag, Nisantaşi and Etiler.
Bosphorus area – The European shore of the Bosphorus dotted with numerous palaces, parks, waterside villas and bohemian districts such as Beşiktaş and Ortakoy.
Golden Horn area – The banks of the Golden Horn, the estuary that separates the European side into characteristic areas. Here is Eyüpsultan, with an Ottoman ambience.
Prince’s Islands – A convenient place for a perfect break from the city, consisting of an archipelago of nine car-free islands – some of them small, some of them large – with beautiful wooden villas, green pine gardens and beautiful landscapes.
The Asian part of Istanbul – The eastern half of Istanbul, with beautiful neighborhoods on the banks of the Marmara and the Bosphorus.
The Western part of Istanbul, the western suburbs – are a collection of Istanbul districts, which lie west of the city walls of the old city. Bakırköy is the main center of this part of the city.

The center of our shopping guide today is the famous Nisantaşi district. In the immediate vicinity of this famous shopping paradise is the Divan Istanbul hotel, where I stayed during this visit to Istanbul. By staying at the Divan Istanbul hotel, a visit to Istanbul takes on a new dimension and definition of travel, relaxation and an idyllic vacation. Hotel Divan Istanbul offers its visitors a complete travel experience that will exceed all their expectations.

Hotel Divan Istanbul, thanks to its extraordinary location, dominates the different rhythms of Istanbul. Just a few steps away from Taksim Square, the hotel is intertwined with the vibrancy of the city and is conveniently located to be inspired by Istanbul with all its historical and cultural texture. Don’t forget to listen to the legendary story of the Galata Tower located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, mingle with the colors of the Grand Bazaar, open the doors of history in Topkapi Palace and visit important places that reflect the spirit of the city in order to make new discoveries or rediscover them.

As I mentioned a little while ago, near the Divan Istanbul Hotel is the most famous shopping district where there are many famous international fashion and other brands that you can find on Nisantaşi. Nişantaşı is an upscale, mostly secular residential neighborhood in the Şişli neighborhood on the European side of Istanbul. From Osmanbey and Pangalti in the west to the bustling Halaskargazi Caddesi, it is a popular shopping district, full of boutiques, department stores, cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. Many of the streets are still lined with beautiful apartment blocks from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Directly to the south is the large and green park Macka, and to the east is the city district of Besiktas.

Nisantaşi is the right place for all those shopping lovers who are looking for something more and want to feel an extraordinary luxury shopping experience that is truly unique. How did this today’s paradise for shopaholics get its name? The name “Nişantaşı” is among those whose origin is based on a sign in the typology of district names of Istanbul. One of the two engagement stones in the courtyard of Teşvikiye Mosque, The oldest belonging to Selim III, 1790-91, II. The second, which belongs to Mahmud, bears the date of 1811. Another stone dated 1811 remained in the front garden of an apartment building on Nişantaşı-Ihlamur Road in Topağacı today.

There is information that Selim III had a small mosque built in 1794-95, on the site of today’s Teşvikiye Mosque, after the first engagement stone was erected. This masjid must have been built for daytime prayers on the days when the sultan went on engagement practice in large groups.

Interest in this district increased even more when Abdulmedid moved to the Dolmabahçe Palace, and in 1857 he ordered the weddings of his princes to take place in Nişantaşı. The following year, the weddings of their daughters Cemile and Munire Sultan were again held in Nişantaşı. A decade later, the records show that Nişantaşı was opened for development and that the construction of the first villas began. Starting in the 1860s and 70s, Nişantaşı would develop as a neighborhood of villas and palaces, and apartments would be added to it from the 1910s.

The development of Nişantaşı is in complete accordance with the development of Istanbul in the second half of the 19th century. Two main developments affected Nisantası on two main axes. First, the palace was moved to Dolmabahce, and then to Yildiz. This phenomenon attracted members of the dynasty and high state officials to this quarter. Second, Nişantaşı is close to Pera (Beyoglu), the most modern part of the city. Living near Pera in Istanbul, on the road to westernization and modernization, was also an opportunity to mix with the lifestyle there. The two main axes that express this are Macka-Osmanbei and Taksim-Nisantaşı.

Nişantaşı developed around these two axes from the beginning of settlement, but this development continued in the form of village-town intertwining until the 1950s. Topagacı and the end of today’s Vali Konagi street, that is, the valley of the Fulya stream, preserved its rural appearance until the 1970s.

Development after the 1930s went towards housing, as in all of Istanbul, and it became one of the fastest growing residential districts in Istanbul, along with districts around Nişantaşı such as Taksim, Harbiie, Osmanbey and Sisli. However, this residential area continued as an elite neighborhood, the district preserved its identity as a neighborhood preferred by the upper income group, and the shops lining the main streets also supported this identity. In the 1970s, the fact that Istiklal Street began to lose its old quality attracted famous shops to Nişantaşi.

Another important and striking event in the same period is that clothing and textile factories began to settle in this district (especially in Meshrutiet district). This development, which began in the 1970s, continues today. This development, which undermined the distinctiveness of the district, also affected the society in Istanbul.

Today, Nişantaşı is still a vibrant, overpopulated area of Istanbul with heavy traffic and an elite neighborhood with its luxury shops, galleries and restaurants. Nişantaşı is known to many as an area where more than one activity can be done in the same day and a quality time spent is almost guaranteed. Abdi Ipekci, Tesvikiie and Vali Konagı streets are among the streets with the highest rental property prices in Istanbul. Abdi Ipekci Street, which is the most famous street where world-famous brands that appeal to high-income fashionistas first look for a place when they start their activities in Turkey, is the 25th most expensive street in the world in terms of issuing prices per square meter as of 2009.

Nişantaşı, which until the 2000s was widely known as a shopping district, has recently been mentioned with entertainment facilities, and since 2002 it has become one of the centers of New Year’s celebrations in Istanbul. In Nişantaşı, where shopping takes on a new dimension with the lighting of the streets, liveliness reigns not only on New Year’s Eve, but throughout all four seasons. It is an undeniable fact that Nişantaşı, where many street activities, fashion shows, fashion and shopping festivals are held, especially during summer and spring, is a very important and valuable district for Istanbul.

In one of the main streets of Abdi Ipekci there is also the famous Turkish fur and leather brand that you had the opportunity to meet in January of this year on the Mr.M blog – PUNTO.

PUNTO is a well-known Turkish brand founded in 1994 as a manufacturer of clothing and fashion accessories made of leather and fur. Punto is today a leader in its sector both in Turkey and on the world market.

Over the past years, Punto Group has risen to an eminent position in the luxury fashion industry. Through unique collections, this unusual Turkish fashion house always tries to follow all the current world trends, as well as to set new tasks for entering new avant-garde fashion territories. In Abdi Ipekci they have two PUNTO stores where you can find clothing and accessories for women, while a few meters down the street is their fashion paradise for men PUNTO UOMO. If you want to know more about this famous Turkish brand, read my previous fashion story in the following link.

Vakko is a Turkish company that manufactures and sells luxury ready-to-wear products. It was founded in 1934 under the name Sen Hat in Sultanhamm on the initiative of Vitaly Hako. After the 1940s, it continued its production under the name Vakko and opened its first large store in Istanbul’s Beyoglu district in 1962.

In 1981, the show “Anatolian Sun” was held, which combined Anatolian cultures and Western fashion concepts. The exhibition, which was exhibited in Rome, Vienna, Brussels, Paris and London, presented Vakko in Europe as a representative of contemporary Turkish fashion. In 1982, Vakkorama, Turkey’s first youth store, opened in Istanbul. In order to bring New York fashion to Istanbul, Vakkorama introduced a new team called V2K Designers in 2000 with the slogan “Two cities, one brand”. Over time, V2K Designers, which has also become a designer and brand of other fashion cities like Paris, London and Milan besides New York, is today the first concept store in Turkey where different world brands meet under the same roof. Above you can see how the New Year’s colorful window display on Nisantashi looks like.

CENGIZ AKTURK has been playing a role in the fashion industry for more than 20 years and has adopted an approach as a strategy of continuous customer satisfaction and a sustainable vision leading a retail store where it designs and manufactures its fashion products. Exceptional design, I believe that the dear lady readers of the Mr.M blog will be delighted with this recommendation. In addition to its stores in Turkey, CENGIZ AKTURK also has boutiques in London, Dubai and Paris, so my dear ladies, if you go to some of these destinations, see for yourself the beauty of the creations of this Turkish designer.

GIZIA is a special brand that is appreciated in our home because my dear mom loves this Turkish brand. They had a store in Belgrade for a while and it closed soon, which was hard for my mom because she really loves this brand and likes to wear their stuff. Gizia, as one of the pioneers of the concept of affordable luxury both in Turkey and in the world, continues to expand its customer base in the fashion and retail sector day by day thanks to its sophisticated and elegant collection, special cooperation with designers, successful merchandising. networks and online sales services.

GIZIA creates collections that offer timeless style and embrace the vision of haute couture thanks to its strong, striking, sophisticated and feminine approach to design. There are several brands in the Gizia group: Gizia, Gizia Gate (a fashion line and also the name of a special concept store), Kiwe, 4G Classic and Mani Mani. Gizia Gate is the first exclusive multi-brand concept store in Turkey, it gathers a selection of the most innovative Turkish women’s fashion designers under one roof. A two-story store featuring collections from local designers, including Erkan Demiroglu and Deniz Berdan, as well as brands from the Gizia Group.

Mani Mani took its first step in the world of fashion in 2021. Launched for the needs of the Spring Summer 2021 collection, with its first collection, the brand attracts attention with its experimental, innovative and flawless designs. Mani Mani brand from GIZIA Group, which opened its first store on Nisantası Abdi İpekci street, reflects the integrity of many styles and its collections contain intriguing and new designs. The choice of textures and materials, the colors used and the carefully crafted handicrafts symbolize an unexplored planet. Integrating with different styles, Mani Mani begins its journey with the aim of creating trends.

BEYMEN – a fashion paradise for shopaholics in Turkey. Beymen is a chain of luxury department stores in Istanbul, Turkey with its flagship store in the Nisantasi district. It has department stores in Istanbul in Akasia, Akua Floria, Atakoi Plus, Istinie Park and Zorlu Center malls, as well as two stores along Bagdat Avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Beymen also has stores in Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Gaziantep, Izmir and Bodrum. In Beymen you can find the world’s most famous luxury brands, but there is good news for fashion lovers who are not on a high budget, which is that Beymen has several outlet stores in Istanbul where you can buy the collections of famous world brands from previous seasons at significantly more affordable prices. Beymen outlets really have a great offer and I have seen it many times because every time I go to Istanbul I visit their outlet stores, my favorite is in the Optimum outlet center.

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Jacket: Marco Pescarolo

T-Shirt: Loro Piana

Trousers: Marco Pescarolo

Backpack: Bric’s

Sneakers: Jacob Cohen

Now I have a recommendation for a fashion brand for men that comes from Italy. Stefano Ricci is a private family Italian brand that fosters a luxury lifestyle. This exceptional brand produces men’s clothing and fashion accessories and has several lines, including a line for the youngest “SR Junior”, a home improvement program “SR HOME” and lifestyle products. This luxury Italian brand also offers bespoke services and interior design for yachts and residences.

Tacettan Seker, who started his journey in a humble tailor shop in Istanbul in 1998, created one of Turkey’s leading tailor-made brands under the name “Taji Giyim” in the following years and became a pioneer in menswear with innovative steps. Taji, who stands out not for temporary fashion trends, but for personalized design, launched the merchandising sector with the Nisantası store in 2002, then in New York in 2006. Today, Taji stands out for its unique merchandising model that combines special tailoring with leading world brands. This is a real fashion paradise for men who love extremely high quality custom clothing.

John Paul Ataker prides himself on creating impeccable, high quality clothing. Each garment is overseen by a single tailor and sent through three rounds of quality control before the collection is ready for the customer. A luxurious experience that includes structured dresses, intricate details and modern shapes for the most discerning customers. The John Paul Ataker collection exudes confidence, elegance and a feminine identity that is known around the world.

For customers who dare to be different, the John Paul Ataker atelier offers a haute couture experience by creating unique clothes. This fashion journey begins with a detailed sketch that is sent to pattern making, creating a simple moulage and combining the customer’s personal concept with the signature John Paul Ataker design process. The results of the collaboration give the customer a sense of old-world luxury and exclusivity. The name John Paul Attaker was chosen for the lavish eveningwear and ready-to-wear brand to pay tribute to Attaker’s roots, and is also the name of Numan’s son.

Numan Ataker is a native of Turkey and the designer behind the John Paul Ataker collection. The luxury evening collection is based on his childhood and experience growing up in the family fashion business. His family worked on all aspects of the creation from tailoring, fabric development and patterns. Creating unique shapes for a significant clientele seeking unique silhouettes. These formative years honed his flair for design as he developed a love for textiles, precise cuts and the draping of the female body.

These are some of my recommendations from the shops I noticed in the Nişantaşı district, of course there are many more brands and designers that have found their place under the sun of Turkish luxury called Nişantaşı. In addition to Nişantaşı, there are several other fashion destinations for luxury shopping in Istanbul.

Istinye Park is a shopping center in the district of the same name – Istinye in Istanbul with almost 300 shops of numerous international luxury brands and designers. In addition to the numerous luxury brands in Istinye Park, you can also find everyday street fashion brands, so there is a balance of low-budget street brands, through mid-range brands to luxury brands. This shopping center has indoor and outdoor parts, the open part of the center is reserved for luxury brands and has a green central park.

Mall of Istanbul is Turkey’s largest shopping, entertainment and lifestyle center, chosen as the ‘Best Mall in the World’ by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), located in Başakşehir, one of Istanbul’s new developing areas. It is home to 350 stores and thousands of brands operate in the Mall of Istanbul, which was established on May 23, 2014 by Torunlar REIC, Turkey’s largest domestic real estate investor.

Offering shopping, culture, art and entertainment under the same roof, Mall of Istanbul, where Turkish and global brands are exhibited, Europe’s largest indoor amusement park MOIPARK, Turkey’s largest cinema complex Cinetech adds value to the understanding of shopping across Europe, especially in Turkey.

Emaar Square Mall is the largest shopping center in Turkey with 415 stores, 52 restaurants and parking for 4,200 vehicles. Within the shopping center on 6 floors you can find shops that will appeal to all tastes, enjoy fun areas for yourself and your child while enjoying a meal and drinking coffee. Emaar Square Mall has plenty of fun for kids and adults alike! Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Emaar Skyview viewing terrace with the longest glass terrace in Europe at 27 meters, Museum of Illusions, Museum of Entertainment, revolutionary entertainment The Jump, 4DX cinemas, VR ROOM that takes your breath away with its games, PlayBowling, which will make you experience team spirit with your friends and increase the excitement of the competition…

As I promised at the very beginning of this post, I will also share with you some shopping destinations where you can buy a number of luxury and premium brands at much cheaper prices in Istanbul outlets. Outlets in Istanbul are in the form of outlet malls not so much as outlet villages which you can find in Europe.

Outlet malls in Istanbul:

Optimum Outlet Center (my favorite) – one of the most visited outlet centers in Istanbul and Turkey in general. You can easily reach this outlet mall directly from Taksim Square by bus 129T. This line connects Taksim to Bagdat Caddesi, another luxury shopping destination, considered by many to be Turkey’s version of Rodeo Drive. Returning from Bagdat Caddesi to Taksim, you can get off at Yenisahra station. The outlet is great, it has a lot of well-known brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Diesel, but you also have luxury brands that are part of multi-brand stores like Beymen, which I wrote about in this post. Be prepared to take your time as Istanbul is a big city and expect traffic jams, on one occasion I traveled one way from Taksim Square to Optimum outlet for an hour and a half, but it was really worth it!

Viaport Asia outlet center has become one of the most visited outlet centers in Turkey today. Viaport Asia has become the heart of social life thanks to its 250 shops, parking for 4000 vehicles, entertainment centers, cinemas and other facilities that cater to all other needs. Designed in a street concept with its open-air architecture, Viaport Asia offers quality to its customers at affordable prices in its stores designed in an “outlet” concept. Offering an atmosphere in touch with nature in restaurants located by the lake far from the hustle and bustle of the city, Viaport Asia opens the door to natural life in contact with peacocks, rabbits, dogs and cats.

Olivium Outlet Center opened its doors to visitors on April 1, 2000 and was the first and only outlet center in Istanbul for a long time. Since its opening, it has been offering trendy brands and quality at an affordable price. Appealing not only to Zeitinburn, but also to the whole city for 20 years with its concept to continue as a real outlet center, Olivium Outlet now promises its visitors a much more modern, simpler, more spacious and brighter environment with its renovated premises. Housing 132 stores of Turkish and international brands, Olivium Outlet offers customers an affordable shopping experience seven days a week.

Kale Outlet Center quality, affordable shopping in a modern outlet center with 127 stores of well-known world brands. Kale Outlet is located in a very convenient location with close proximity to major traffic routes and extremely easy access to public transportation. Kale Outlet Center, located in the most populated districts of Istanbul, attracts attention as the only shopping center on the Kabatas-Bagcılar tram line.

There are many outlet malls in Istanbul and I believe you will find the perfect place to shop! All you have to do is book your ticket to Istanbul and enjoy the charms of shopping in the imperial city on two continents.

My dear travelers and fashionistas, we have come to the end of this first special guide for shopping in Istanbul where we had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of luxury shopping in the imperial city on two continents. Today’s travelogue would not be possible without the selfless help of the national Serbian airline – Air Serbia and Divan Istanbul Hotel in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, which enabled me to feel the spirit and beauty of Turkish culture and tradition. Of course, as always, I tried my best to convey my impressions about this unusual experience from Turkey.

I would like to give special thanks to the staff of Divan Istanbul Hotel for their warm welcome and for hosting me in their hotel. The stay in their hotel was exceptional, where I felt the warmth of home!

How did you like my Istanbul shopping guide and introduction to the Divan Istanbul Hotel that graces the heart of Istanbul? Have you had the chance to visit magical Istanbul yet?

If you have any question, comment, suggestion or message for me you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social networks, all addresses can be found on the CONTACT page. See you at the same place in a few days, with some new story!

With Love from Istanbul,

Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the national airline Air Serbia, Ministry of Tourism of Republic of Türkiye and Divan Istanbul Hotel as well as other local partners. This post is my personal and honest review of the destination experience.

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MONCLER: A Brand that was born in the Mountains and lives in the City!

Fashion Outfit Post February 7, 2023 5 Comments

My dear fashionistas, welcome to the Mr.M blog! I hope you are well and ready for new fashion adventures! You all know how much I appreciate the beauty and elegance of the color black, but I rarely wear it because I feel that my brown hair color does not suit me very well. I’m interested in your opinion, so tell me after this post how you think the color black looks on me, do you think it suits me?

Moncler is one of the most famous French-Italian luxury fashion houses specializing in ready-to-wear clothing, based in Milan. This fashion story begins as a jacket boutique, after which Moncler expanded to design vests, raincoats, windbreakers, knitwear, leather goods, shoes, perfumes and accompanying fashion accessories. The brand’s core symbol includes a rooster, the monogram “M”, a badge with felt appliqués, crossed skis and a cartoon duck mascot.

The Moncler brand was founded in 1952 in the Alpine town of Monestier-de-Clermont in France. Interestingly, quilted Moncler jackets were used by cold weather workers, mountaineers and skiers across Europe. Italian entrepreneur Remo Ruffini bought the near-bankrupt company in 2003 and moved it to Milan, relaunching Moncler as a global luxury clothing manufacturer.

Mr. Ruffini used his own capital to keep the brand running great and his faith and dedication led to the fashion house reporting an incredible 2 billion in revenue in 2022. The Moncler fashion house’s collaboration with new designers and the purchase of the Stone Island brand has led to an increased presence in street fashion and opening up new opportunities in the fashion world.

This iconic French-Italian brand of winter clothing, which became famous for its unusual warm and modern winter jackets, last year celebrated its 70th birthday in a special way – a special anniversary with a unique campaign “Forever Extraordinary” – Extraordinary Forever. In honor of this special jubilee, fashion house Moncler organized special exhibitions and fashion shows where special limited collections were shown that lasted 70 days. On this occasion, the famous Moncler Maya jacket model has been given a new look and has been redesigned in several new ways as a tribute to this legendary model that Moncler has become known for. The jackets were designed by seven world designers such as Thom Brown, Rick Owens, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Giambattista Valli, Francesco Ragazzi and Pharrell Williams.

The title of my post today comes from the brand’s slogan “born in the mountains, lives in the city” and it was a true story when the brand was under the creative leadership of Chantal Thomas, when Moncler made a historic transition from the mountains to the city and became an iconic winter brand that produced clothing for the younger generation. The door of luxury to this brand was opened by Mr. Remo Ruffini who started the strategy of globalizing the brand and directed the brand towards the luxury segment of consumers.

What are the famous Moncler collections:

Moncler: the main fashion line for men and women
Moncler Enfant: children’s clothing collection
Moncler Grenoble: a collection of special ski clothing
Moncler Gamme Rouge: Moncler haute couture collection designed by Alessandra Facchinetti and then Giambattista Valli. From 2008 to 2018, the collection was presented during Paris Fashion Week. The collaboration and the last collection were concluded with the spring-summer 2018 collection.
Moncler Gamme Bleu: men’s collection designed by Thom Browne and presented at Milan Fashion Week. The collaboration and collection were concluded with the spring-summer 2018 launch.
Moncler About: Collaboration between Moncler and Off-White with Virgil Abloh (Fall-Winter 2016-17 and Spring-Summer 2017 collections)
Moncler C – Collide: Collaboration between Moncler and British designer Craig Green (Autumn-Winter 2017-18 and Spring-Summer 2018 collections).

Moncler Genius: Mr. Remo Ruffini conceived the Moncler Genius project in 2018, where designers create collections interpreting Moncler’s identity that are launched on a monthly basis.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see the legendary Moncler Maya jacket made of the finest black leather. The jacket has an extraordinary amount of elegance, although I had the feeling when I saw it in the catalog that it was a sports jacket. My guess is that this model of the legendary sports winter jacket in a leather version is completely different and has a touch of elegance and refinement.

We continue our fashion journey through Italian fashion and today we are meeting again with one interesting brand on the Mr.M blog – Mauro Ottaviani. How to describe this Italian brand in 3 words? Passion, innovation and coherence. These are associations for the Mauro Ottaviani brand, which aims to provide a concrete answer to the needs of modern men, who are used to dynamic rhythms, yet capable of appreciating the values of quality and design. The search for raw materials became a central element, following the philosophy that high performance is obtained when design and functionality are perfectly balanced.

How did this brand come about? The roots of this fashion house date back to 1978, when Raniero Ottaviani founded what is still the production core of today’s company – passion and love for knitwear. A few years later, in 1993 to be exact, Raniere’s three children – Mauro, Simona and Elena – took over the group, inspired by their father’s work, but looking for a way to develop it in order to take the family legacy even further.

Initially, the group specialized as a high-level service offering quality support to its customers, who are among the most demanding names in Italian and international menswear. The company’s geographical location in the heart of the Umbrian production region guarantees access to superior craftsmanship and the expertise of a great culture and tradition.

In today’s post you have the opportunity to see Mauro Ottaviani – CASHLIGHT is a 100% premium ultrafine cashmere that combines the carded appearance of classic cashmere with the light and compact properties due to the twisting of carded cashmere yarns with brushed cashmere yarns. The sweater model you see on me is CL24504 – ROMA POLO made of Cashlight finest cashmere. In the next post, I will write more about this knitwear brand.

If you want to stay updated and find out what the Mauro Ottaviani knitwear brand has prepared for the new winter season, visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Leather Jacket: Moncler

Sweater: Mauro Ottaviani

Jeans: Loro Piana

Sneakers: Salvatore Ferragamo

Everyone who follows the Mr.M blog knows that I am a big fan of quality and interesting shoes, regardless of whether they are sneakers or elegant shoes, I always try to pay maximum attention to fashion details such as footwear. Today I want to introduce you to an Italian brand whose footwear models I adore and so far you have had the opportunity to see some of their famous models on the Mr.M blog.

Salvatore Ferragamo, rebranded in September 2022 as Ferragamo is a luxury Italian fashion house based in Florence. Specializing in the design and manufacture of footwear and leather goods, the remaining products include ready-to-wear, silk products, fashion accessories and licensed eyewear, watches and perfumes.

The company was founded in 1927 by Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence. The Ferragamo family remained the majority shareholder with approximately 65% of the company. The news is that the British designer Maximilian Davies has been appointed as the creative director of the fashion house Ferragamo from March 2022. There is a rule that only three members of the Ferragamo family can work in the company, to avoid creating a sense of fierce competition.

These Ferragamo sneakers are made of the highest quality genuine python leather in black. These sneakers are from the spring-summer collection, but due to the elegant black shade, I think they can also fit nicely with autumn and winter outfits.

My dear fashionistas, we have come to the end of this fashion story, where together we have discovered the beauty and splendor of the elegance of the luxury French-Italian brand Moncler, the prestigious Italian brand Loro Piana, the beauty of winter with the luxury Italian knitwear brand Mauro Ottaviani and the famous Italian fashion house that is a symbol of timeless elegance and has become a real classic – Ferragamo, partners with whom fashion stories are a real adventure. I sincerely hope you got some inspiration for your ideal winter outfit!

See you soon and continue our adventures on the Mr.M blog! How did you like my outfit today? I really tried my best to prepare today’s post with lots of love and I hope you like it!

With love,
Mr. M

This post is sponsored by the Moncler, Loro Piana, Mauro Ottaviani and Ferragamo brands. This post is my personal and honest review of their products.

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