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Menswear recommendations in Italy, Switzerland & Paris

mrsaxman

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Hello,

I will be spending a couple of months in Italy, Switzerland and also a week in Paris in the coming months.

Any recommendations of menswear must-sees? I'm a big Tom Ford, Canali and Zegna fan, however I appreciate any tips.

Ben
 

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My recommendations for Paris from 2012:


Not super high end, but excellent RTW clothing:

You might wish to try these shops for well-priced semi
trad menswear. I own several pairs of their dress slacks,
the oldest of which is from the early 80s.
They are superbly made and have worn extremely well.
I haven't been to Paris in the last few years , but the last time
I checked, the stores carried the same style and quality.
Also recently endorsed by other SF memebers.

Arthur et Fox
159 Blvd. St Germain
75006 Paris

Arthur et Fox
44 Rue du Bac
75007 Paris

There's another branch near the Opera.
Also, as I recall, at least several years back,
they owned another store near Ave. Foch
but with a different name

Weston shoes are another good bet.

Florence: Ottino Leather Goods

http://ottino.com/en/

My briefcase from them is over 30 years old.
The lock still works.

Rome: Battistoni

http://www.battistoni.com

A beautiful shop, well worth the visit even if the prices
are beyond your pay grade. I have one of their sport coats-
extremely well-made.
 
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