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Brunello Cucinelli’s Online Store?!

On the topic of posted on August 7th, 2011 - 3 Comments

Yessir folks, the King of Cashmere finally went e-commerce.

Loads of slim fitting cargos, ticket pockets galore and cashmere!

Oh, the cashmere.

While I’ve always been a huge fan of Brunello, his prices are getting ridiculously high.

It’s machine made folks, it’s not Kiton.

I’m not here to bash it but, the e-commerce experience is also absolutely horrible. There is a lot of room for improvement.

Flash?! We still using this? Carousel displays? Mama pajama.

Shop at your own risk but I’ll let you be the judge.

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The Italian Vest

On the topic of posted on October 21st, 2010 - 2 Comments

What is it that makes a vest italian?

Honestly, I don’t think there is a such a thing as an “Italian” vest but, the best down vest’s are made by Italians.

Specifically Brunello Cucinelli.

So what is it that makes this vest different from your ol’ Penfield hanging on the rack?

For starters, it’s thinner.

Oh No! Does that mean that you won’t be as warm?

Well not at all because most Italians have on so many dang layers it doesn’t matter! Ha! Truthfully, the thinner vest allows it to be worn under or over a suit jacket and look perfect.

Also, if you notice at the top the fabric rolls into a lapel when not buttoned. Last but not …

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Summer Knits

On the topic of posted on May 25th, 2010 - 4 Comments

It’s starting to become that time of the year where its burninating hot outside during the day…but in the evenings its a bit chilly. This is my favorite kind of weather but its always a bit confusing.

Either be hot or be cold but, honestly, are you going to be “that guy” who complains about weather? You’ll sound like Mr. Wilson from the Dennis the Menace? …

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