Mr Herbert
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Not sure if this has been covered before, but how did Naples become such a center of mens fashion?
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I reckon the Japanese also played a huge part in popularizing the style internationally, directly and indirectly
Predating the other comments, Naples and southern Italy generally were grand tour and extended vacation spots for wealthy 19th century Englishmen (pre Unification the city was a virtual English colony). Just as happened in Hong Kong, the visitors gave their Savile Row clothes to local tailors to be copied, kick-starting the tailoring tradition.