Torsten

Author of two critically acclaimed books on bespoke and fine menswear. Based in Europe. Follow at:

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The Pitti Uomo fair is a week away. If you keep your eyes open you will spot men who have an excellent feel for clothes.

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@KodakTurner Irish linen suit and a silk shirt

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Most people in suits stick to blue or grey, occasionally brown. I do it myself. However, for summer I feel you can enjoy more shades. In particular I like the sage green one. My attire from yesterday.

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A new slack jacket in green raw silk (bourette). I find it pairs well with a chambray shirt and Fresco trousers. The textures go together. Soft bespoke loafers on my feet.

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@sedmagis Always socks

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@wwornwwell The silk is from Carnet in Italy

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@ldoswego You’re welcome 😉

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Easy-going Milanese style, a street photo from 2010

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@ChiefBarker2015 Good to hear, I enjoyed visiting him on Pall Mall. The best shirt pattern I've come across. Also his shirt hems are unique.

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@ChiefBarker2015 Normally I wear button cuff shirts. On evenings out I sometimes wear French cuffs

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My tailor giving the finishing touch to a jacket in the rare green-blue Solaro

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Window shopping in Milano. The most attractive collection of Rolex watches I’ve ever seen on display.

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From a novel year 1890: “Gerhard sat and looked at his fingers — at his wedding ring — turned it — folded his hands, so the fingers cracked.”

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I’ve seen this claim a few times. Since the late 19th century, it was common in bourgeois circles, at least in Europe, for the man to also wear a wedding ring.

[Victor Amadeus @VittorioAmadeus]

Men only started wearing wedding rings in the 1940s, to a broader point so much of modern culture even what is considered “trad” is made up consumerist nonsense from the 20th century, not any sort of actual tradition

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Gustaf V of Sweden playing tennis

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A suit should be comfortable, fit your body, and flatter it

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*Subtly grey striped white shirt

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I like everything about Charles’ attire. The jacket’s fit, the shade of navy, the 3 button closure, the pale grey tie-handkerchief combination on a white shirt, the polished black shoes.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

This afternoon at Buckingham Palace, The President of Ireland visited The King. 🇮🇪

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A recent favourite necktie of mine. It doesn’t look fancy or fashionable but ties shouldn’t. The best blend into the attire.

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If you have an appreciation for exquisite fabrics for suits, sport coats, and overcoats, I am selling some lengths from my private vintage and deadstock collection https://t.co/YazIBzD0rK