A TAILOR'S CHALK

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Meetings on Mad. Power suit @suitcafe Frames @cutlerandgross . #newyorkcity #Suitcafe #retail #menswear . . . . #summer2019 #fashionphotography #photooftheday #suits #pittiuomo #luxuryclothingbrand #retailstore #italy #cutlerandgross #instafashion #mensfashionpost #bespokesuit (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJTIhnJqCd/?igshid=1quse30jllbj5

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Throwback to #pitti2012 January show. #firenze #pittiimmagine #italy . . . . #menswear #photooftheday #fashionphotography #mensstyle #instafashion #mensfashionpost #luxury #bespoke #suits #madeinitaly #summer2019 #tbt #florence (at Pitti Immagine) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByqaumnJeqt/?igshid=gnfguh3ur9z6

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To everyone at #pittiuomo this season, have a great show. I’m holding down the retail biz in NYC. #menswear #florenceitaly #fashionphotography . . . #suits #elegant #pittiimmagine #photooftheday #retail #italy #nyc #bespoke #luxury #custommade #fashion #italystyle #instafashion #summer2019 #porsche (at Pitti Immagine) https://www.instagram.com/p/BynRDP_JFJC/?igshid=5s8g0ru0d3on

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A few funny clients at The Oculus. #menswear #theoculus #suitcafe . . . #ignewyork #pittiuomo #menstyle #mensfashionpost #fashionphotography #photooftheday #luxuryclothing #branding #summer2019 #suits #custommade #fun #newyork #italy #portocervo (at The Oculus at the World Trade Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWJAAjp_F2/?igshid=xjco4by654n9

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Park Avenue days in #newyork . Tie: Chocolate silk with baby blue polka dots. Suit: Super 150s cool wool. #suitcafe #menswear #1fit . . . . #pittiuomo #fashionphotography #photooftheday #instafashion #suits #luxurylifestyle #bespoke #summer2019 #custommade #business #italy #italianfashion (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BySuIrFJATc/?igshid=129zpo2u1vr9h

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For those who are lifelong New Yorkers, you may remember that the Met Life building in the background was the famous Pan Am building. Who remembers Pan American (Pan Am) airlines? I flew it many times to Europe on business buying trips with my parents when I was a kid. This building had helipad on the roof. On May 16, 1977 a 30 passenger helicopter tilted over slashing people to death with its rotors while 20 others watched who were waiting to get on the next flight to JFK via the copter. A fourth person was killed over a block away when pieces of metal fell the 60 stories to the street. Helicopters never flew again after that day from the roof of the Pan Am building. #menswear #suitcafe #1Fit . . . . #nyc #history #metlifebuilding #panamericanairways #luxury #style #fashion #photooftheday #instafashion #mensfashionpost #purpletie #italy #travel #bespoke #custommade #handmade (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvwB1cAEgN/?igshid=vn7rsy8gzeyn

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Is it live or is it Memorex? #streetperformance #busker #metropolitanmuseumofart . . . #springstroll #photography #fashionphotography #menswear #clothing #mensstyle #tailoring #1fit (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxoDnOoAFYT/?igshid=7teukal6dxa6

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The newest classic Italian fabric for summer. Known as cool wool, its even cooler without an interior lining. #unconstructed #menswear #jacket . . . . #1fit #tailoring #photooftheday #money #tmt #mensstyle #mensfashion #fashionphotography #instafashion #influencer #designer #fashion #style #italy #nyc #newyorkcity #fifthavenue #madisonavenue #shoppingonline #luxury #bespoke #custommade (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkzMXXg9fO/?igshid=13erccxed3dy8

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Hello Fall 2018. The first cool days of the season are upon us. Fresh, crisp and invigorating, Bringing new energy and opportunity with every gust of cool air. Get outside and breathe deeply. . . . #menswear #mentalhealth #menshair #mensuits #mensfashion #mensstyle #luxurylifestyle #luxuryclothing #designer #bespoke #style #photooftheday #fashionphotography #italy #italianfashion #newyork #nyc #doublebreasted #suitcafe #watches #cars #retail (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo16uaBnK_k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a4mxupnojl0w

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When you have worked and lived in NYC long enough you can remember stores and fashion long gone by. Fifth Ave, Madison Ave, Lexington Ave, Third Ave- I’ve built stores on all of them. How many can say they have the staying power to finish 10-15 year leases and renew. Things are not what they once were, they never are. As someone once said “change is good.” Be true to who you are, change in your own way and forge forward. #suitcafe #avisonyoung #photooftheday . . . #designer #menswear #instafashion #mensfashion #luxury #philippplein #flagship #versace #fifthavenue #newyork #italy #menstyle #summer #suits #retail #custommade #handmade #diamonds #photography #fashion #nyfw (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH33AeHSAB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s6k1ysefuses

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The New York look for the heat and humidity during those August days. Here, the new royal blue with charcoal pinstripes in super light weight super 150s cool wool. #suitcafe #1fit #custommade . . . #photooftheday #suits #weddings #menswear #mensstyle #mensfashion #mensfashionpost #instafashion #designer #avisonyoung #nyc #italy #luxury #realestate #handmade #summer (at New York, New York)

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Summer in the city means light fabric and light colors. Here, the slate grey in super cool wool, reflects the sunlight and allows circulation of air through the fabric. Small flowers or florets are starting to become popular again in neckwear. Here, more pale colors of mint, blue, coral and grey. Let’s not forget the shoes in pic number 3. Enjoy the weekend everyone. ☀️ #suitcafe #1fit #style #summer . . . #menswear #mensstyle #mensfashion #mensfashionpost #instafashion #instastyle #photooftheday #weddings #pittiuomo #bespoke #custommade #handmade #luxury #suits #ties #watches #party

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Back in 2003 I opened a flagship store in New York City. The location was a three story building on the corner of 59th Street & Third Ave opposite the @bloomingdales men’s shop. Prior to me opening the store I had to rebuild the property that was falling apart. It only had two floors and no staircase to get from the ground to the second floor. Because of the ceiling height I was able to add a third floor. I called it Phil’s 1908. The year my great grandfather opened his first shop. I went to @pittimmagine uomo and sourced many products of luxury. I used to do the window displays myself every two weeks to keep it fresh. It was a fun store. Lots of young people who wanted updated Italian fashion. I am wearing a chocolate brown @canali1934 Super 120s flannel suit with brown suede shoes from @churchs . Interior photos to come. #suitcafe #1fit #pittiuomo . . . . #menswear #mensstyle #mensfashion #mensfashionpost #italy #bespoke #luxury #retail #gq #fashion #fashionphotography #weddings #photooftheday #watches #suits #custommade #handmade (at New York, New York)

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When it hits 90F in the city its time for the unlined silk & wool jacket. Brick red, the newest color for this summer. #suitcafe #1fit #custommade . . . #menswear #mensstyle #mensfashion #mensfashionpost #pittiuomo #italy #nyc #weddings #luxurylifestyle #bespoke #fashionphotography #photooftheday #instagood #instafashion #instastyle #memorialdayweekend (at New York, New York)

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With these handmade power frames from @cutlerandgross black & white serves the photo well. This is not a paid advert. My personal glasses. #suitcafe #1fit #handmade . . . #menswear #fashionphotography #instagood #photooftheday #designer #mensfashion #mensstyle #bespoke #custommade #luxury #suits #glasses #cutlerandgross #fashion #style #nyc #london #italy #unitedkingdom #weddings (at New York, New York)

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Tie sets. Necktie matching the pocket square, cut from the same piece of silk. No variation of color or dye lot. A sophisticated look for spring and summer in any color. #suitcafe #1Fit #bespoke . . . #mensfashion #menswear #mensstyle #custommade #suits #weddings #fashionpost #instafashion #photooftheday #ties #silk #7fold #instagood #style #fashion #luxury #fashionphotography #designer (at New York, New York)

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Spring in NY. Warm temps, clear skies, casual Sundays. #suitcafe #1fit #spring2018 . . . #menswear #mensfashion #mensstyle #mensfashionpost #luxury #watches #denim #custommade #suits #shirts #shoes #instafashion #photooftheday #bespoke #persol #ditaeyewear #fashionphotography #weddings #business (at New York, New York)