Tobias Skogquist, the creative director of Plaza Uomo favorites Shirtonomy, is launching a new concept in Stockholm that is the very essence of sustainability. A select few of Sweden’s best dressed men will be selling clothes, shoes and accessories from their personal wardrobes. In other words, premium clothing with fantastic […]
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The Shoe Artist
Occasionally, reality throws you a curveball. You have a perfect plan that you’ve decided to follow to the letter. Then, something makes everything go a completely different way. This happened to me with Norman Vilalta. I was on a holiday in Barcelona with my fiancée and had decided to write […]
Allessandro Squarzi – The old man and The style
His talent for combining tailored suits with relaxed workwear has made him a star in men’s fashion circles. We travelled to Milan to have a chat with style consultant Alessandro Squarzi about his vast collection of white trousers, his love affair with social media and his 30 year career in […]
Simon’s Eternal Style
Thanks to PermanentStyle.com, Simon Crompton has become one of the world’s most prominent figures of authority in menswear. Plaza Uomo travelled to London to catch up with the journalist-come-author and have a cheeky nose around his wardrobe. The origin of the suit that started a new and exciting chapter in […]
R.M Williams – The outback icon
R.M. Williams, originating from the Australian outback, was founded by Reginal Murray Williams in 1932. He was looking to make a boot to handle the tough conditions of the Australian wilderness and all the adventures it entails. He spent months to adapt the use of one single piece of […]
Michael Hill – The Fabric Magician
How Michael Hill transformed Drake’s London from a tie specialist into an international menswear phenomenon. Anyone who has recently put their foot in a high-end menswear shop is likely to have noticed the growing presence of the Drake’s London. In fact, just browsing through this magazine is enough to grasp […]
Luciano Barbera – The weaver’s son
The style icon, nearing 80 years old, who continues to push the boundaries of quality craftsmanship. Luciano Barbera is something of an institution in Italy. As the son of renowned fabric manufacturer Carlo Barbera, he grew up in an environment where quality and craftsmanship were ever present. Luciano was […]