The Journal

Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the art of dressing well.

From the Fortezza: Pitti Uomo 109

The 109th edition of Pitti Uomo closed on Friday at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, four days of cloth, tailoring, and the slow, observant commerce that has defined the fair since the 1970s. The official theme was Motion. What was visible in the halls was something more particular than the word suggests — a season of restraint, of cloth returning to its proper weight, and of tailoring loosening into itself rather than away from itself.

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How a Wardrobe Should Begin a Year

Most men begin a year by considering what to buy. The serious ones begin by considering what to keep. The first weeks of January are the wardrobe’s quiet audit — the only weeks of the year when the closet is consulted rather than consulted-from, and the only weeks in which a man can see what he actually wears against what he has merely accumulated.

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Warmth and Style: How to Dress for a Winter Wedding

Winter weddings bring a special kind of magic.

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Choosing the Right Tie for Your Wedding: A Guide for Grooms

When it comes to wedding attire, the tie can be a surprisingly impactful detail in your look.

This month, we’re thinking about the difference between a suit that fits and one that belongs to you. Notes on cloth, construction, occasion, and the quiet details that make it personal.

— ENZO