Shopping for a 60's Summer Style Inspired by 'Love & Mercy', the New Beach Boys Biopic Movie

The first trailer for 'Love & Mercy', the new biopic based on the rise of The Beach Boys, came out earlier this week. As a fan of both their music and everything about the 60's style this is definitely a film I am looking forward to. The timing of it is so perfectly on trend too – it's all about 60's and 70's this summer. From preppy striped shirts and white tennis shoes to checked short-sleeved shirts and chinos there is a great choice to jazz up our summer wardrobe. And so, as you would expect, I put together a few selections inspired in the looks from the movie.
To make the experience complete I recommend playing a few of their tracks from the iTunes playlist widget on the left-hand side.

Left to right and top to bottom:

Acne Studios short-sleeved shirt, Dolce & Gabbana striped swim shorts, AMI striped shirt,
Boglioli printed swim shorts, AMI short-sleeved striped shirt.

Left to right and top to bottom:

AMI checked shirt, Lanvin bowling shirt, Orlebar Brown polo shirt, Acne Studios checked shirt,
A.P.C. shirt-sleeved printed shirt.

Left to right and top to bottom:

Tomorrowland knitted t-shirt, Common Projects slip-on sneakers, M.NII striped cotton tank,

Beams Plus striped knitted t-shirt, Dan Ward printed swim shorts, Thom Browne t-shirt,

Nike Internationalist sneakers, M-NII striped t-shirt.

The Top 5 Best Dressed Gents at the 71st Golden Globe Awards

I am a big fan of award ceremonies but I am even more keen when they celebrate TV and cinema as they are two of my other passions. Such was the occasion at last night's at 71st edition of the Golden Globes, which I live tweeted through the night.
Award-wise, I was really pleased with most the recipients of the Globes – perhaps only Best Drama could have gone to a different film. Only two of the winners, however, have made it onto this year's best dressed list.
In 5th place, Orlando Bloom in a midnight blue Lanvin number. I give him kudos for not choosing black and for opting for a skinny shawl collar jacket with an unconventional fastening. However, his shirt sleeves should have been altered and, c'mon, Legolas would never wear his hair so messy.
With a fit to perfection Ermenegildo Zegna tux Chris Pine gets 4th place. Only a slightly less traditional choice of tailoring and better grooming (shave your neck, man) would've rated him higher.
Winner of Best Actor in a Drama for 'Dallas Buyers Club', Matthew McConaughey found the perfect balance between classic and fashionable in a three-piece Dolce & Gabbana suit in emerald-green with contrasting lapels.
Almost at the top (believe me, I considered it at length) is Jared Leto, who also won an award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. Giving everyone much to talk about with his 'man bun', Leto looked really sophisticated in a slim Saint Laurent tuxedo accessorised with a silk scarf and his spotless beard.
Who else but Bradley Cooper could be number one? Ever since he cut his hair the actor seems to be on a fashion roll. This classic and epically well cut Tom Ford tux is one of those things only a tall broad-shouldered man can pull off and, since it can't be me, I am glad it's Bradley.

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Dolce & Gabbana kicks off London Collections: Men with a Bang

It's become something of a habit for Dolce & Gabbana to host the event that starts off each edition of London Collections: Men. Such was the occasion last night when, despite of wind and rain, the brand drew the best faces in town into their beautiful New Bond Street store, which they opened back in June.
Kylie Minogue and Roberto Bolle, the hosts for the evening, greeted and chatted with London's fashion scene usuals David Gandy and Thom Evans. They were joined by a great list of guests including Marvin Hulmes, Roberto di Matteo, Paul Coster, Charlie Siem and, my favourite, grooming vlogger star Jim Chapman.
We all got to see the Pre Fall tailoring collection – my highlight were the embroidered velvet pieces – while enjoying Italian prosecco and wines (my favourite, Nero d'Avola) and were all moved by a wonderful live performance by Charlie Siem. To make the perfect experience, the Italian brand had decorated their store with miniatures of some of Italy's most iconic monuments: the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, the dome from Santa Maria del Fiore and Florence's Palazzo Vecchio amongst others.
It was the perfect way to kick off the season and to catch up with colleagues after the holidays.

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Dolce & Gabbana unveils their Christmas Tree Design for Claridge's Hotel

Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of spending the evening at  Claridge's – my favourite London hotel – to celebrate the unveiling of this year's Christmas tree designed by Dolce & Gabbana. As you might expect, this is no ordinary tree. The two designers brought the flavour of their native Sicily using 450 hand-painted Italian baubles depicting images of the sun, citrus groves, almond blossom and prickly pears. The base stood out particularly thanks to the 30 hand-crafted Sicilian Pupi of Medieval inspiration. Colour was obviously the other big focus of the design, especially greens, red, yellows and blues, which finished off the beautiful tree that will stand at Claridge's foyer for the holidays.
Dolce & Gabbana always bring out the coolest guests in town and this was no exception. Stefano Gabbana looked so happy as he greeted muse David Gandy, Heva Herzigova, icon Joan Collins and heartthrobs Thom Evans and Oliver Cheshire – all very appropriately outfitted in their best attire by the designers.
I had the best time walking around the stunning building and enjoying the Christmas vibe (and the awesome nibbles) while the super stylish guests chatted away. Make sure you stop by Claridge's this Christmas!

David Gandy and Stefano Gabbana with Eva Herzigova

Sam Webb, Andrew Cooper, Isaac Ferry, Tara Ferry and Oliver Cheshire

James Cook with Poppy Delevigne and Joan Collins

Oliver Cheshire, Thom Evans and Laura Bailey

I am not Frank.

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My Grooming Experience at Dolce & Gabbana

A man's relationship with his barber is, or should be, one of the most important in his life. This has been clear to me since I was as young as 7 when I first started to visit the hairdresser's on my own. Over the years, I've realised that an essential part of a great grooming experience is how comfortable you feel with your barber. Working on this post, I also realised how sort of intimate the whole process is. Having a familiar face taking these pictures felt a bit like letting them in on a personal secret.

I first met Stefan some 2 years ago at a chic barber shop on Saville Row and, as they say, I never looked back. He is now one of the excellent grooming experts at the new Dolce & Gabbana menswear flagship store, which opened back in June. The barber shop, hidden away at the back of the ground floor, welcomes its guests with a beautiful sitting room that might feel like you've just walked into an Italian-flavoured luxurious version of a gentleman's dressing room. Should you need to wait for your barber, an up-to-date selection of the latest men's magazines can keep you entertained and informed. Passing the deep green velvet curtain that opens into the grooming room, a larger green space opens up framed with dark carved wooden details and what is probably the highlight of the room – a sultry picture of Scarlett Johansson that sometimes makes it hard to concentrate on the conversation.

Before Stefan even addresses the issue of my hair, I am always offered a drink. Regardless of what day or time it is such elegant surroundings ask for nothing less than champagne or whisky – if there ever was a chance for you to think you're Don Draper, this is definitely it.
The best part of what follows is that I barely have to elaborate of what I want for my hair. Stefan knows what I like and, in my years of trying different barbers, I have never met someone better at it. In the 45 to 60 minutes this process takes (cutting a man's hair requires close attention to detail) there are no more references to my hair, it's almost as if you were just having a drink with a pal who happens to be excellent at cutting your hair.

Visit Dolce & Gabbana at 53-57 New Bond Street, London W1S 1DG.

Big thanks to Stefan Avanzato, Rana Toofanian and Alessia Bossi.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Josh Duhamel in Dolce & Gabbana and Jamie Campbell-Bower in Alexander McQueen

After all the crazy One Direction-related action happening this week I am actually quite disappointed that none of the boys have made it onto this week's Most Stylish of the Week – apart form Harry's Burberry moment, which I won't repost. It has been a pretty quiet week otherwise.
Josh Duhamel, which appears on the blog for the first time, looked great in his burgeondark-merlot Dolce & Gabbana one-button notched-lapel suit. He wore it with a teal-blue shirt, blue-and-merlot pocket square and black lace-up shoes. It's the unusual colour combination that keeps it modern.
Even though I feel like this amazing wool double-chested suit belongs in the Fall/Winter season I really liked how it looked on Aaron Paul. Even the baggy fit works for me. I love the casual leather shoes and the micro-print blue tie.
It seems like Jamie Campbell Bower wearing Alexander McQueen is always a recipe for success. The actor wore the super classic black and white tailoring combo in his usual edgy way – this way also with a neck piece instead of a tie and his awesome hair.

Most Stylish of the Week: Ashton Kutcher's & Jason Sudeikis Double Hit

After last week's great week in style I was afraid this past one would be much slower. But I couldn't have been more wrong.
I am yet to be convinced of Ashton Kutcher's skills in his portrayal of Steve Jobs but if there's one thing the actor's got down is his style. My favourite of his two best looks this week is a navy Rag & Bone suit, which he wore with a Pickwick & Weller white t-shirt half tucked in. These alone would have been a great call so when you add a printed pocket square, orange belt and tan lace-ups the result is what is (possibly) the best look of the week. A few days earlier Ashton had rung the New York Stock Exchange bell in a Burberry number. I loved the maroon suit, which looked classic but very much stylish paired with a lavender shirt and a striped tie that tied together both colours perfectly.
I hope I can be as sharp and cool as Jason Sudeikis when I grow up. This week the actor made a few appearances around NYC. The first, in a great casual-and-smart look I couldn't identify more with. He gave it his own personal spin with a pair of baby blue 'Do The Right Thing' Air Jordan 3 retro sneakers. Day later he dropped by the Jay Leno show and nailed a more classic tailored look. I am specially keen on the tie clip and the socks.
James Marsden seems to be on a roll. This week he wore a Dolce & Gabbana brown suit with a micro print contrast shirt. I think the fit of the trousers is simply perfect, though I wish he would have gone for more interesting accessories.
Debuting this week on the Most Stylish of the Week is Liev Schreiber. The actor attended the premiere of 'The Butler' in a navy suit cut with absolute precision for his shape. I like the fact that he avoided wearing a tie and how he used tan leather accessories. If you are going to go for such a classic look you better make sure everything fits like a glove.
Gabriel Mann always dresses well for his public appearances and, what's most important, he tries different things. I wouldn't say this look is a go-to for anyone but it works great on him. The key to pulling off a bow-tie in a subtle way is to make sure the colour isn't loud and the shape never reaches your jacket's lapels.

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He's Fly: Joel Kinnaman

This weekend I watched 'Easy Money' and 'Easy Money II' – aka 'Snabba Cash' and 'Snabba Cash II' – the first two parts of a Swedish-film trilogy which comes to an end later this year. I've been a fan of Swedish cinema for quite some time now as I am fascinated by the culture and lifestyle of the country.
In the centre of the three films is Joel Kinnaman, a Swedish-American actor you might have also seen in 'The Killing'.
Just famous fellow countrymen Alexander and Bill Skarsgard, Kinnaman has been favoured with the viking genes of height and style. The latter is an essential part of his character in 'Easy Money' and also of his personal life. As you might expect, his is a minimal approach – lots of navy and grey suits worn with classic shirts and plain skinny ties for the red carpet and a sportier approach of denim shirts, chinos and leather bomber jackets for off-duty. His motto is to only add a statement piece to any outfit, whether it is a luxe jacket or a printed pocket square.
This and, I'm sure, his killer hair won him the spot as the face of the H&M FW12 menswear campaign, which was launched alongside a (slightly non-sensical) beautifully shot short movie set in London.

Left to right: Burberry London wool and mohair-blend suit, Drake's paisley silk pocket square,

Dolce & Gabbana Martini silk-satin tie, Dolce & Gabbana leather bomber jacket.

Kit Harington Rocks a Suede Jacket and Monk-Straps at Comic Con

Kit Harington – aka Jon Snow – made an appearance over the weekend at the latest edition of Comic Con in San Diego. The actor was representing both his hit TV show 'Game of Thrones' and his upcoming movie 'Seventh Son'.
For the press conference of the latter the actor wore a cool outfit including muted white trousers, which he paired with a casual t-shirt. The look came to life thanks to the beautiful suede jacket with knit detailing at the collar and cuffs and the pair of monk-strap shoes he donned.
The reason why I like this so much is because it feels really current and hits a lot of the right 'fashion' notes without being trendy. It's a casual and masculine outfit, which works for many occasions.

I had a look at what Mr Porter has to offer in terms of suede jackets and monk straps and this is are some of my favourites. Please note I am not a fan of single strap monks so I went for the double options.

From top to bottom – Jackets: Dolce & Gabbana suede and knitted wool-blend bomber jacket, Canali cashmere and suede bomber jacket, Jean Shop washed-suede western jacket.

Shoes: Saint Laurent leather double monk-straps, John Lobb William suede monk-straps,

John Lobb William leather monk-straps.

Dolce & Gabbana presents their SS14 Tailoring collection during their new Store Opening in London

Before I even mention the clothes, I must say how incredibly stunning, elegant and serene the new Dolce & Gabbana space on New Bond Street is. The furniture and decoration bring together traditional English elements, mostly linked to tailoring, and an Italian flavour that has the designer's last names written all over.
The store opening on Saturday evening marked the kick off of the latest edition of London Collections: Men so it was interesting that an Italian brand was the protagonist. Funnily enough, everything from the space to the collection and the atmosphere felt like a perfectly balanced mixture between Sicily and London.
The models wearing the SS14 tailoring collection had been prepped and groomed at Claridge's, from where they marched down Brook Street and onto New Bond Street inside the shop. The whole idea made me think of those old beautiful salon shows like Chanel or Christian Dior used to do at their ateliers. They were intimate and special and so was this.
The collection also had a fantastic combination of a southern Italian and an English point of view. Three-button double-chested blazers reminded me of the Mods and three-piece suits with micro checks or polka dots made you think of understated British elegance. But with a few injections of dark but bolder prints and patchwork and the always modern fit that Dolce & Gabbana is known for these British influences became their own.
As it could be expected, the event also brought out a lot of familiar faces – Kylie Minogue, Jeremy Irvine, the LC:M ambassador David Gandy, Sir Paul Smith and Oliver Cheshire and Thom Evans, who also participated on the catwalk.

The new store, which also includes a stunning barber shop, is going to be my new hairdresser's address so you can expect plenty of Instagram pictures from my monthly visits.

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