My wife and I had the fortune of traveling to Italy this summer. The sights, smells and sounds were exactly what you might expect of Italy, as were the fashions. As a Tailor, I took notice of the fitted looks and bold use of color found on many men and women. The Italians seem to follow their own rules when it comes to fashion. The term the Italians use for their nonchalant careless elegance is called "sprezzatura". I also noticed that they don't seem to let anything influence their "look". They dress elegantly whether they are riding their scooters to work, walking across cobblestone streets, or just sipping coffee at a bar on a rainy day. I was able to capture some great candid photos of stylish Italians in action. Below are some of my favorites. If nothing else, it will serve as a testament for us non-europeans - that dressing with style each day will certainly get you noticed, and maybe even photographed!
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| the trifecta: pop of color, fitted jacket and scooter! |
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| Car-pooling, Italian Style. |
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| a pop of bright blue... |
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| cool shades and slim lines |
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| more pop of color |
