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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy did I choose Charles Bridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Charles Bridge is not an ordinary tourist postcard. It is a living monument that has been connecting the Old Town and the Lesser Town for almost seven centuries. The foundation stone was laid by King Charles IV back in 1357. The date was not accidental. Court astrologers chose July 9 at 5 hours and 31 minutes. If you arrange the numbers in a sequence, you get the magic combination 1-3-5-7-9-7-5-3-1. Until 1841, the bridge was the only crossing over the Vltava River in the entire city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The construction lasted even 45 years. It was completed only in the early 15th century. The main architect was Petar Parler, the same master who designed the famous St. Vitus Cathedral. The bridge is about 516 meters long and rests on sixteen stone arches made of Bohemian sandstone. Thirty baroque statues adorning the fence were added between 1683 and 1714. The most famous among them is the statue of Saint John Nepomuk. It is believed to bring good luck to those who touch the bronze plaque beneath it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The morning light on the bridge has a special color. The sun shines on the stone parapet and at that moment the whole city looks like a picture painted by an old master. I chose this time of day because the tourist wave has not yet arrived. The bridge was empty. I could walk calmly, stop, feel the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLoro Piana deerskin leather jacket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The main piece of the outfit is the Loro Piana<\/a><\/strong> jacket. It is a limited edition model made of the finest deerskin in dark chocolate color. When you first touch the buckskin, you understand why Loro Piana commands the price it does. The material is smooth, soft and warm to the touch. Keeps warm, yet breathes. On the inside, it hides a lining made of the finest cashmere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The history of this Italian house is more than two centuries long. The Loro Piana family started trading wool in the 19th century in Triver, a small town in the hilly northern Piedmont. Today’s company “Ing. Loro Piana & C.” was founded by Pietro Loro Piana in 1924 in the town of Carona in northern Italy. Pietro was an engineer with a vision. He wanted to create a fabric factory the likes of which the world had not seen before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His nephew Franco took over the helm in 1941 and focused on exporting haute couture materials, expanding the products, especially cashmere, to markets around the world. The fabrics of the Loro Piana family were bought by Yves Saint Laurent in his Parisian days, used for the power suit creations pioneered by Giorgio Armani and for coats sewn in Savile Row workshops such as Anderson & Sheppard.<\/p>\n\n\n I am particularly impressed by the way the jacket is sewn. The filling is distributed in vertical segments that give the effect of subtle volume. The collar rises high and protects against the wind that often blows from the river. Two large flap pockets are spacious enough for gloves, phone and small items. The entire jacket closes in two ways, one zipper and another row of buttons. This detail is not accidental, it comes from the tradition of Italian tailoring where every function must also have an aesthetic sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The LVMH group bought Loro Piana in 2013 for two billion euros. Today, Loro Piana is the world’s leading master of cashmere, with a focus on sourcing the rarest raw materials, including unique cashmere from northern China and Mongolia, vicu\u00f1a from South America, extra-fine merino wool from Australia and New Zealand, and lotus flower fiber from Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n Leather Jacket:<\/em>\u00a0Loro Piana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweater:<\/em>\u00a0Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trousers:<\/em>\u00a0Loro Piana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sneakers:<\/em>\u00a0Santoni<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Under the jacket I am wearing a sweater from the new Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong> collection. It is a blanket made of one hundred percent of the finest cashmere in a beige color, with a houndstooth or glen plaid motif in a camel tone. Houndstooth is a classic pattern that never goes out of style. It originates from the Scottish hills, and Italian masters have adapted it to the weaving of cashmere. That’s why it looks soft, not sharp. It is woven in such a way that the motif is visible only when the light falls at a certain angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong> creates pure cashmere knits made in Italy with precision, research and respect for the fiber. They have been using double twisted threads since 1978.<\/p>\n\n\n Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong> has been the president and artistic director of the company since its inception in 1978. She made the main contribution to the spread of Italian cashmere products. Her label Annapurna<\/a><\/strong> revolutionized the knitwear industry in the late 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am especially glad that the story of this company begins with a woman entrepreneur. That was great courage in that period. Annapurna is the name of the mountain massif in the Himalayas where goats with the finest fleece live. That name was chosen for a reason. Cashmere, to be true cashmere, must come from high altitudes where the winters are harsh and where the goats develop their own protective fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The current production capacity of the Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong> and Annapurna brands is about 120,000 pieces per year. The entire production process takes place in Italy, more precisely at the company’s headquarters in the Italian city of Prato. Prato is the historical center of the textile industry in Tuscany. Knitting and dyeing techniques have been perfected there for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n A high-quality cashmere sweater is not a one-season product. If you take care of it, it lasts for decades. It gets softer every year. It does not require a lot of washing, airing is enough. This piece from the Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong> collection is easy to combine with other pieces from my closet. I wore it with suits, with jeans, with flannel pants. It always looks appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n Loro Piana<\/a><\/strong> trousers in camel color are made from a blend of wool and cashmere. The fabric has a slight sheen that is only visible in natural light. The color is warm, neutral and easy to wear with almost any top. They have a classic pegged line on the front that visually lengthens the leg. The finish is clean, without cuffs, which goes well with casual shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Camel as a color has a long history in men’s fashion. It returns from every decade, but never goes out of style. It is especially good for spring and autumn combinations when the sky is neither completely light nor completely dark. With the Aida Barni<\/a><\/strong> sweater in the same tonality, the effect of a monochromatic combination is obtained. The rule is not written, but in the world of men’s fashion it applies: as long as the tones match, the combination will look expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n The final piece of the outfit is Santoni<\/a><\/strong> Oly sneakers in dark brown leather. They have a low honey colored rubber sole that is typical of German trainers from the seventies. This is a modern reinterpretation of a classic sporty silhouette from the archives. The suede is thick and gives the sneakers structure. It glows decently in the sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Santoni S.p.A. is an Italian fashion luxury shoe brand founded in 1975 by Andrea Santoni. The company is based in Corridonia, in the Marche region, an area known for shoemaking along the coast of the Adriatic Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n There is something about Andrea Santoni’s story that particularly touches me. Andrea was a leather cutter, then a tailor, then a production manager for a large shoe corporation before going his own way. After nearly twenty years of experience in shoemaking, in 1975 he decided to open his atelier to create luxury men’s shoes, inspired by the philosophy of perfection and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His son Giuseppe was born in 1968. He was still a child when his father founded the company. Very early on, he started traveling the world following the international expansion of the brand. He successfully opened new markets in Japan, China, Northern Europe and Russia. Around 2013, Giuseppe Santoni took over the company from his father.<\/p>\n\n\n What sets Santoni<\/a><\/strong> apart from other Italian shoemakers is the number of different manufacturing techniques. Most brands use one or two sole stitching techniques. Santoni rules with over ten different approaches. This means that each model gets exactly the type of construction that best suits its purpose and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Oly sneakers you see in my pictures belong to the modern line of the brand. During his time at the head of the company, Giuseppe Santoni expanded the range from classic shoes and moccasins to sneakers and leather goods. It was a bold move. Many traditionalists viewed it with distrust. It turned out that the decision was correct. Today, Santoni sneakers are also worn by business people who want comfort without losing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All leather processing is done in the factory in Corridonia. Each craftsman checks that what they received from the previous workstation met all the requirements needed to maintain quality. This system of constant control means that almost every pair that leaves the workshop reaches the customer without a single flaw.<\/p>\n\n\n When you combine a Loro Piana jacket, an Aida Barney sweater and Santoni sneakers, you’re buying more than clothes. You are buying the stories of three Italian families who have been building their artisan houses for decades. This is not a fad of the moment. This is a wardrobe investment that will be a part of your everyday life for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quiet luxury is not a buzzword. It has a concrete meaning. The pieces are carefully crafted, the materials are natural and the finest, the patterns are restrained and the logos are practically invisible. Everything speaks for itself, without shouting. It’s the aesthetic of a mature man who knows what he likes and doesn’t have to prove anything.<\/p>\n\n\n The palette of the whole combination is built on earthy tones. Dark chocolate on the jacket, beige and camel in the middle, again dark chocolate on the shoes. This is the classic rule of balance. Darkest tone worst, lightest in the middle, darker again at the bottom. The eye moves naturally up and down and the combination seems calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The colors I chose match the scenery of the Charles Bridge. The red roofs of Mala Strana, the yellow belts of Baroque palaces, the gray sandstone of the bridge and the dark water of the Vltava. Everything fits. It’s no accident. When preparing for a photo shoot on location, I always think about how the colors of the outfit will work with the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n Many readers ask me how to start building a wardrobe in the style of quiet opulence. My first tip is always the same. Start with one quality piece. It’s better to have one real cashmere sweater that you’ll wear for five years than five synthetic ones that you’ll throw away every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another tip is: learn about materials. Cashmere, wool, linen, long staple cotton, buckskin, Italian calfskin. Each material has its own story. The more you know, the easier it will be to recognize what is worth your money and what is just pretty packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The third tip is about colors. Start with neutral tones. Dark brown, navy blue, charcoal gray, cream, beige, camel. These colors combine with each other without thinking. After a few seasons you can add accents. Dark green, burgundy, sandy yellow. Each new color expands the number of possible combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n Leather jacket likes peace and space. It should not be pushed into a crowded closet. The hanger must be wide so that the shoulder is not deformed by the cut. Once a season, I recommend professional cleaning and renewal of the skin. Cashmere sweaters are not washed often, they are aired. When washing, wash them by hand in cold water with a special detergent for wool. Dry them flat on a towel, never on a hanger. Sneakers made of flipped leather are treated with a special brush and spray for protection. After each wear in wet weather, allow them to dry naturally, away from heat sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many fashion lovers do not know that deerskin is one of the rarest materials in the world of luxury fashion. The reason is simple. A deer is not a domestic animal that is raised on farms in the way that calves or lambs are. Leather comes from controlled sources and strictly regulated processes. The quantities are small and the quality is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Structurally, buckskin differs from calfskin in several key ways. The fiber is finer and denser. The surface has a characteristic grainy texture that is visible both under the light and under the fingers. The leather is surprisingly light for its durability. That’s why the jacket itself seems massive, and when I wear it I don’t feel the weight on my shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is another advantage that few people talk about. The deerskin molds itself to the owner’s body with age. It becomes your personal. Creases and pleats build a unique map of wear that no one else can copy. After five to ten years, such a jacket becomes almost a part of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loro Piana uses deerskin for special, limited series. The current price list on the official website shows deerskin prices reaching up to $11,800. It’s no accident. The amount of raw material is limited, the processing is long-lasting, and the final confection passes through the hands of the most experienced Italian tailors.<\/p>\n\n\n Traveling doesn’t have to mean compromising on style. The key is choosing the right pieces. Before each trip, I make a list of combinations. Each piece must have at least two, ideally three wearing scenarios. So with the minimum number of things I get the maximum number of outfits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A black or dark brown leather jacket like this one from Loro Piana is an ideal piece for traveling. It is worn with pants in almost any color. Fits with jeans. It is put on over a shirt or sweater. It covers five to ten degrees of temperature, which means that it is useful in spring, autumn and mild winters. One piece, many opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think for a moment about all three brands in this combination. Loro Piana from Piedmont. Aida Barney of Pratt. Santoni from the Marche region. Three different parts of Italy, three different craft traditions. And yet, they all carry the same message. Italy is a country where craft is lived, not done. The difference is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Italy, there is a concept that I find difficult to translate into Serbian. We are talking about “sapper fare”, which literally means “knowing how to work”. This is more than knowledge. It is an inherited experience, a masterly feel for the material, the ability to make by hand what a machine cannot copy. This concept is passed down through generations, from master to apprentice, through tens of years of daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I wear an Italian quality piece, I wear a part of that tradition. Each stitch on the collar of a Loro Piana jacket is made by a man who has been trained to do it for years. Every row of knitting on the Aida Barney sweater went through the hands of a master from Prat. Every stitch on a Santoni sneaker is part of a technique that Andrea Santoni has nurtured since 1975.<\/p>\n\n\n I was standing in the middle of the bridge, leaning against the stone parapet. The river flowed beneath me. In the morning, Prague and the Vltava are one and the same thing, one does not exist without the other. I thought about how Peter Parler started building this bridge in 1357 and how he died before seeing it completed. The bridge was built anyway. Decades passed, centuries passed. The bridge survived. It suffered floods in 1432, 1784 and 1890. He survived the Thirty Years’ War, Austro-Hungarian rule, two world wars, the Cold War and many others. It’s still standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It teaches me something about fashion and about life. What is well made lasts. That which has a soul survives. You don’t have to be loud to be seen. The bridge does not shout for people to notice. It has been standing there for almost seven centuries. People come alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Italian brands I wrote about today work on the same principle. Loro Piana does not advertise on billboards. Aida Barney does not pay Instagram influencers. Santoni does not open stores in every mall. They work like Petar Parler. Slow, careful, dedicated. The result comes naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n There is one more thing I must mention. Prague is a city that naturally corresponds to classic men’s style. Stone landscape, low buildings in warm tones, dramatic statues and bridges that cast shadows on the cobblestones. All this creates the perfect backdrop for fashion that doesn’t chase trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Czech gentlemen have a deep tradition of classic dressing. Prague has always been the crossroads of Central European gentlemen’s fashion. Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Prague shared a common aesthetic language. There, woolen cloth was worn as a part of identity, and a leather coat as part of everyday men’s wardrobe. Today’s fashionable Prague combines that spirit with modern Italian minimalism. The result is a city where I feel comfortable, where my combination doesn’t seem excessive or out of place. On the contrary, it naturally blends in with everything around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charles Bridge is not just a tourist attraction. It is a home that one finds even before arriving. Walking along it in a Loro Piana jacket, with Aida Barney cashmere on my skin and Santoni sneakers on my feet, I felt a special kind of peace. Everything was in its place. The bridge below me, the city around me, the clothes on me. A moment I will never forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My dear fashion lovers, thank you for walking with me through this little fashion story of quiet luxury. I hope that my outfit today gave you inspiration for your own combinations. Whether you choose a Loro Piana leather jacket or another quality piece, the most important thing is to feel the story behind the material. Fashion should never be chased. Fashion should be lived slowly, just as the Charles Bridge is not crossed by running, but by walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How did you like my outfit today? I really tried to prepare this post with lots of love and I hope you like it! If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or messages for me, you can write me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via e-mail or social networks, which you can find on the CONTACT<\/a><\/strong> page. See you soon in new fashion adventures on the Mr.M blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Love from Prague,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr.M<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLoro Piana: Details that reveal the master<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAida Barni cashmere sweater with houndstooth pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAida Barni: The Woman Who Changed the Italian Fashion Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAida Barni: Why investing in cashmere is a smart move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nLoro Piana: Camel trousers and attention to detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSantoni Oly sneakers that write a new chapter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSantoni: From a small workshop to a world icon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSantoni: Techniques that few people know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhy this type of outfit never goes out of style?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPastel colors that work for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPractical tips for building a similar style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHow to take care of quality pieces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deer skin as a rare occurrence in luxury fashion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTips for travelers who want to look good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Italy leads the world of luxury fashion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCharles Bridge as a teacher of patience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPrague as a destination for men’s style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n