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NotoriousMarquis

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I read that all of Mastroianni's clothes in 8 1/2 were by brioni. I was wondering if anybody knew whether his black suit was cotton. it looked particularly wrinkly, and wearing black wool in the summer seems suicidal. Any thoughts?
 

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Originally Posted by NotoriousMarquis
I read that all of Mastroianni's clothes in 8 1/2 were by brioni. I was wondering if anybody knew whether his black suit was cotton. it looked particularly wrinkly, and wearing black wool in the summer seems suicidal. Any thoughts?
I heard it was caraceni. maybe a linen blend of some kind.
 

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