Farfalla Tasseled Suede Slippers
During my last visit to Pitti I was fortunate enough to bump into Farfalla’s showroom while roaming through the amazing garment-filled spaces. The thing that immediately caught my eye when faced with the outstanding handcrafted slippers and loafers, was the array of available colors and patterns in luxurious suede, velvet and canvas. There was something special about its unique mix of classic models with bold, up to date detailing and colors. A few months and emails later, they were kind enough to send me a pair of suede slippers from their upcoming SS13 collection which landed at my door just last week.
The best part about the whole process, besides knowing I would be getting an amazingly crafted pair of shoes, was the fact I had no idea which model they would choose: call it an early ‘Xmas gift. Needless to say I was blown away after opening that box: smooth suede uppers in rich green, with braided leather and suede tassels… couldn’t have chosen them better myself. Quality is visible in all the materials used, with the leather lined interiors and soft insoles providing a comfortable, lightweight feel.
I’ve been eagerly waiting for the rain to go away so I can sport them in all their elegance, but until then I’ll just have to wait…
PS: According to recent posts, Farfalla will soon be available @ The Armoury
Farfalla SS13 Preview - Pitti Uomo
Italian brand Farfalla has been producing quality handmade footwear since 1955. Sharing their love for slippers, the Raffaeli family has been passing on the shoemaking tradition and company values through generations, up until Stefano and Nicola current managers and the family’s third generation. Presenting some solid models for SS13 in woven leather, velvet and suede, as well as a few bolder ones sporting multicolored patchworks, design and tradition come together in the best possible way…
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Boglioli spread collar shirts
When you hear the name “Boglioli” you immediately come up with an image in your mind of exquisitely tailored unstructured sports jackets: indeed, that’s their trademark. However, this often overlooked Italian label cannot, by any means, be summed up by jackets alone. I’ve been following their collections for quite some time now, and truth be told, the amazing craftsmanship, cut and fabrics are carried on to every item they produce.
For me, one of the pieces that definitely deserves some attention is their spread collar shirts, especially those of Spring/Summer collections. Usually made of a blend of cotton and linen, and combining some interesting plays on pattern and color, along with quality details, these make for the perfect Summer shirt: lightweight, breathable and exuding that rugged Italian feel.
