Ok, Can We Talk About Thom Browne For A Moment?

Anyone who has read this blog for a while knows that I have always supported what Thom meant to New York menswear. The work he began several seasons ago was a giant step forward, and put New York menswear back on the map.

At his show last week, I felt like it was just more of the same (same shapes, same colors, same proportions), and what was new was unwearable.

The other thing that’s getting old is that it’s all done with such deadly seriousness. I like when someone like Yohji does really advanced work, but it’s always done with a wink.

Thom is getting close to a one-trick pony. I hope he proves me wrong, and maybe the Brooks Brothers gig will open a whole new chapter in his evolution, but I'm starting to get tired of waiting for something new.

Am I off base here?

At Pitti Uomo......About Color

I'm not crazy about the fit of the jacket but I love the color combo.

On the Street....... Rue Vieille du Temple, Paris

Best Accessory: A Genuine Smile

UPDATE On the Street.......Brown In Milan, Italy

Today, I found this photo that I took this past summer and never published. I told you this guy is slick!

Almost 100% sure it is him--the shirt collars are the same. (How else do you think a Sartorialist would ID someone?)

At Pitti Uomo......3-Piece Suit

A vest on a three-piece suit can totally make or break a look. Here the vest is just the right length.

Also, I love the paisley tie.

I'm really feeling for paisley right now, I hope Etro comes back from being so over-the-top and gives me some truly elegant paisley items (ties, scarves, etc) that don't have wacky contrast colors as the backing.

At the Tents.......Derek Lam jacket

I'm pretty sure she said her jacket was Derek Lam for Tod's.
If this is what the new Tod's is going to look like then we have an even better reason to spend more time (and money) there.

At Pitti Uomo......Sartorialist of the Year, 1st Nominee

Ascot with Converses: it just doesn’t get any better than this guy.

The look is both sartorial and hip at the same time.

This is exactly the type of look I wanted to capture for men when I started The Sartorialist.

At the Tents.......Red Shoes

UPDATE My Favorite Shot From Pitti Uomo

I have a lot of scarves, but most of them are a solid color in wool or cashmere. I saw this gentleman and immediately realized that I need to add a few print silk scarves to my wardrobe.

I like what the color and pattern can bring to a look, but I also like that they’re not too bulky around the face.

UPDATE
Yesterday I received an email from the gentleman pictured above

"Yes, it is beautiful scarf. It’s double face in fact, plain cashmere and print silk. We sell them very well, they are from Nick Bronson"

His name is Vicente Torres, he owns a store in Valencia, Spain
Here is the store website link Torres Gaston