Just before Spring...

Peak Lapel Three-piece Suit: Reiss, Jacket: Sandro Paris, Shoes: Pollini, Shirt: Reiss, Knitted Tie: Club Monaco, Umbrella: Pasotti Obrelli,  Sunglasses: Mito-PieroCiocari

Photos: Will Cabral

I'm almost certain that everyone is clamouring for spring lately and probably the last thing you want to look at is another post reminding you that is still cold, windy and wet out in the real world. But I'm really excited about this outfit post! First things first, I'm wearing my new SS14 three-piece suit by Reiss. I haven't worn a suit with a matching vest for years… they've been out of fashion for a while, haven't they? But it seems to be a good option in warmer days (to come) as you can take off your jacket and still maintain a sense of formality in shirtsleeves. 

I'm also very excited to share with you all my new discovery Pasotti Obrelli, an Italian brand producing handmade umbrellas since 1956. My very own greyhound umbrella has become an essential piece of my everyday outfit. Lastly but not least, my   purchase from Sandro Paris, the camel Parka that will keep me warm in cold days but not overheat me in mid-range temperatures.     

M. 

Aldo Fallai

During my recent trip to Florence, I visited Bardini Villa -  currently holding an exhibition called "Aldo Fallai. From Giorgio Armani to the Renaissance" which pays tribute to the great photographer with a creative path made of more than 200 spectacular photos from 1978 to 2013.

Aldo Fallai is recognised for his photographic campaigns for Giorgio Armani, central to his work, but also images that marked the golden years of Made in Italy products in the late 70s and 80s. His black and white work is fascinating as he captures beautifully seductive women in Armani's iconic suits - a symbol of revolution for the Italian designer. 

Hope you enjoy me selection of images from the exhibition and get to research his work further.  "Aldo Fallai. From Giorgio Armani to the Renaissance" runs until the 14th of March at The Bardini Museum and Villa, Florence. 

M. 

Les Parisiens

Photos: Michael Ford (aka Anastasia&Duck)  

Coat: Joao Pimenta, Jacket: Club Monaco, Shirt: Custom Made, Trousers: Vivienne Westwood, Tie: Reiss, Scarf: Profuomo, Shoes: Pollini by Nicholas Kirkwood, Wool Flat Cap: Borsalino

Wow! This has been quite a week for me. Rome, Florence, Milan, London and Paris all in one week. Flights, shows, showrooms, hotels, meetings, bookings, packing, unpacking, check-in, check-out....I've been everywhere and seen everything. So needless to say exhausted is an understatement tonight. But somehow deep inside, I still enjoy the warm, buzzy fashion weeks...at the end of the day, I made this choice and I adore the people that I work with. 

Last Friday morning I was in Paris attending Pollini by Nicholas Kirkwood A/W14 presentation at Le Hotel Bristol. We eventually got no rain and a bit of sunshine by midday and that's when Michael took these images for me. That day I played with textures and checks for a casual yet stylish look. Hope you gents like it! 

M. 

  

Visual Diary: Rome & Florence

Giuseppe Verdi, an Italian composer, primarily know for his operas in the 19th century, was quoted as saying:  “You may have the universe if I may have Italy”.  How very true… Italy is without question a phenomenal country. I had the most amazing experiences last week, while visiting Rome and Florence with my students from Winchester School of Arts. From the many beautiful and historic monuments, to good restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Italy definitely has it all- don't you think so?

                                  M. 

Packing & Unpacking

Suit: Tommy Hilfiger, Shirt: Evocha, Tie: Reiss, Handkerchief: KYDOS, Loaders: Alberto Moretti

Photos: Adam Tannous

If you haven't been following me on Instagram (@MatthewZorpas), you might feel neglected in the past week. The truth is, I have been traveling since last Monday, with my new students from Winchester School of Arts, all around Italy. After 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Florence and 1 express night-out in Milan, I'm so happy to finally be back home. Not for long though… as I will be spending next weekend in Paris for fashion week.

This photo-story was taken moments before Charlie May's show at London Fashion Week last weekend.  I'm wearing a clasic double-breasted suit by Tommy Hilfiger Tailored line, crisp white collared shirt by Evocha and my modern slip-on loafers by Alberto Moretti.  

Stayed tuned for my visual diaries from Italy in the next couple of days!

M.

TGB Press

GQ Mexico (January 2014), 30 most influential male bloggers. Available here

Chic by Gloria Kalil,  (January 2014) On my impressions on Brazilian fashion and business, by Andre do Val. Available here

Esquire UK,  (February 2014), The 20 most stylish men on Instagram . Available here