The Real King of Sartorialism

I’m so pleased to introduce a friend and colleague from the masculine side of the tracks in the fashion industry – Nick Sullivan, editor at ESQUIRE magazine. Nick was born in England (which he’ll fill in here), so his sartorial roots are profoundly deep. Not sure if as deep as a man from Florence or Milan, but pretty deep :). Perhaps Nick can walk us through a brief history as to “why” this indelibly deep attachment of masculine sartorialism between Naples, Florence and Milan and their Anglo counterparts? 

I also wanted to dive into Nick’s tenure in the industry because he’s so well entrenched and LOVED :).

The most powerful changes he’s seen. The things he wished would have changed more. His best/wildest and most wonderful experiences (drum roll) for which in memoriam, he still pinches himself. Nick’s personal perspective on the Anglo (colonialist) history of sartorialism. The Italian uber talent for it and how men represent their masculinity through fashion tropes that are sociologically and culturally biased; usually subconsciously. 

What does that say about our comfort in fashion and/or fashion as self-expression? And racism in the business is still notorious. Truth? Sexual abuse? 

Men’s clothing dates less and is made to last and be passed down for generations. How can the women’s side of the industry learn from “le cote masculin?”

Nick has shared his own personal guide to HIS Milan, and I’ll add that in the show notes with his permission because it’s amazing :).

As well as, for those watching on YOUTUBE a special treat and peek at Nick’s wonderful collection and obsession: a couple of spectacular examples of English military uniforms. Just because the memoir SPARE, by Harry, Duke of Sussex and a royal military man, is on everyone’s lips right now.  As well as the funeral of the longest reigning monarch in English history recently passed with weeks-long displays of gorgeous ‘eye candy’ uniformed regalia.