1982, Tela Stella, l’inizio di Stone Island, che emozione… lo spunto è stato quello di indagare i materiali con i quali erano confezionati i teloni dei camion dell’esercito. Una spalmatura in resine di colore diverso su ogni lato da vita alla Tela Stella, i capi erano poi lavati con uno dei primi lavaggi ad enzimi per dargli la patina vissuta propria dei teloni lavorati dal tempo. Questa mantella, capo simbolo della prima collezione, è ingegnerizzata da un vero e proprio telo, con occhielli e chiusure proprie dei teloni da camion.Qui siamo nel 1984, una delle prime maglie Stone Island. Evidente ispirazione Lupo di Mare. I primi esperimenti sulla tintura in capo delle maglie, che si riducono anche del 40% con il calore del bagno di tintura… … Continua a leggere →

Perhaps, there aren’t anymore stars like there used to be, or maybe the seductive power of a time worn face is more likely to be reassuring than a young man one.To be honest I’m afraid the reason could be that the show business keeps churning out artist who are becoming famous overnight, often without deserving it. In fact, it’s easy to realize it by having a look at the latest fashion magazines that older man are the new icons. One example is Willem Dafoe, who has been modelling for Prada and is now on the cover of Another Magazine, portrayed by Venderperre (on the right) in a Louis Vuitton outfit. Also over 40 model Andre Van Noord, is very popular at the moment and he’s also Trussardi’s new face, photographed by Albert Watson. Such strong personalities and expressive faces really help empower the brand communication , because they are credible whatever they may wear. This kind of men evidently have the intensity that most are missing. As long as they wont wear a plaid shawl instead of a coat.

Tight-fitting skimpy clothes are out of date. Designers have left no place for hesitation and we have been somehow forced to re-examine our wardrobe and to adopt the new fashion sense which has radically changed during the past two seasons of menswear. To be aware of those changes, one should not just copy whatever he sees at the latest fashion shows or in the top boutiques window displays but instead take careful consideration of how shapes and colors have changed. Colors in particular which are not very popular among italian men, are strongly recommended for those who wish to be in step with fashion. Having said that, I need to add something else: we should always buy fashion according to individual our personality and style. So, if for example you are -just like me- in love with those coat lenghts and shapes from the past, try to be less radical and mix the old with the new -like I do-.