London: The Original Menswear Capital

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July 26, 2013 by Ville Raivio

‘Ahead of London Collections: Men, the British Fashion Council commissioned the V&A to write a report on men’s fashion, which uncovers London as a trend-setting capital since 1528.’

Products from Pukimo Raivio

- Brioni, hand made black suit, size 54/56EU
- Tom Ford, grey sports jacket, size 48EU, wool-mohair-silk
- Brioni, blue blazer, size 50EU, metal buttons
- Artioli, burgundy loafers, size 41EU, crocodile leather shoes

This short history covers the influence of London on European and American men’s dress. Beau Brummell, the British countryside, riding, the royalty, the World War series and waning clothing mores all had their part in defining and shaping London, the menswear capital.

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG10110698/London-the-original-menswear-capital.html


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