Canali, the ever-so-gentlemanly Italian enigma. Many people associate the typical “Italian” man with a brand like Dolce & Gabana or Gucci, but for me, the true Italian gentleman is wearing a Canali suit. A simple look, yet complex, understated, yet makes you stop and stare (heading back to the enigma…how do they juxtapose such concepts?).
Dapper as could be, the SS16 collection shown at Milan Uomo this season was perfect for a light, breezy spring day aboard a yacht or perhaps a tea party, even a picnic.
Impeccable tailoring and fresh colors like a muted lime green and varying tones of oxblood (a new color, if you will, the spring oxblood tone, slightly later than the autumn oxblood) covered models head-to-toe in the form of suits, trenches, jackets and casual sportswear.
Light cashmere tops with rolled sleeves dominated the separates looks, and many were accompanied by structured, vintage-looking mini-suitcase/briefcases, sharpening up even the more casual looks.
A unique addition bringing the classic brand right into the modern, trendy 2015 was a type of jacket backpack. For a distracted lad who may leave his jacket or blazer in the taxi, on the subway, or on the bar stool, this jacket is strapped to your back like a backpack, but wide-open and dangling. Finally, a creative new way to never lose that spring cover-up. Keep the creatively coming, Canali, because, well, BDMOTP is on board.
I just had to snap the backpack/jacket combo! So intriguing
Post by Lori Zaino and all photos except the final one from Canali.
