The Renaissance of the French Cuff

The Double Cuffed Shirt and the Art of Accoutrement Gordon Gekko - the rapacious capitalist antihero who was brought to life by Michael Douglas in an Oscar-winning performance in the late 80’s - is both a byword for the very worst of capitalism and the very best of men’s formal dressing. Despite his rather unsavoury on-screen antics, there is much...

In the sign of the triumvirate!

One week after the very successful trunk show with Giuseppe Attolini, we are happy to welcome another friend of the house and master of his craft: Andrea Finamore. Visits from our suppliers are an important part of our understanding of service - and an appreciation of our customers by Italian tailors. Anyone who wears a shirt or a blouse from...

Rule, Britannia!? New Arrivals!

The British Empire was the largest colonial power in history. With colonies on every continent and an area as large as a quarter of the land-covered surface of the earth, about 500 million people lived here - which at that time corresponded to one third of the world's population. It's not surprisingly that such "progress" in the most patriotic song of...

Leo Grasso - Embodying the Word ‘Gentleman’

The real Gentleman The word ‘gentleman’ has become ubiquitous within the sartorial sphere. It is thrown around haphazardly by those who occupy the blogosphere and whose lives revolve around having their photos captured as they parade aimlessly around the Fortezza de Basso in Florence twice a year for Pitti Uomo. They proffer much on what it means to be a...

Cohérence - Behind The Brand

Discover the history of the Brand Cohérence from Japan! Exclusive Japanese fabrics and Japanese love for detail meet sartorial techniques!

Fall / Winter 2019 - Landowning Aristocracy meets the Urban Gentleman!

Luxury doesn’t lie in the iridescent glow of diamonds. Nor does it lie in the undertones of excess, grandiosity or ostentation. But rather, it lies in comfortable, functional elegance - the kind one associates with the English countryside...

Spring / Summer 2019 - In the Sign of Great Style!

Learn more about the Platonic ideal of your own style, its original foundational form as well as the great Hollywood looks!

The gift guide for the discerning gentleman

The festive season is once again upon us, bringing with it the many joys of Christmas which span friends and family, food and drink, and of course, the gift of giving. Many hardworking and thus busy gentlemen push buying gifts far away - so far that it gets almost too late. With this in mind, we have curated a selection of fine...

Be a King - with corduroy!

It is believed that corduroy had its beginnings in royalty inspired fashion – being worn by King Henry VIII in the 16th Century! Are you wearing cord already?

Fall / Winter 2018 - Time for Masculine Refinement!

The Fall / Winter Season 2018 is defined by masculine elegance and finds its climax in the symbiosis of functional & sartorial elements! Discover a collection for the true gentle(man)!

Brace Yourselves: The Irrepressible Charm of Albert Thurston!

Acquire a piece of British history in the form of Albert Thurston’s beautifully crafted suspenders! Feel just as emboldened and powerful as those luminaries who have done so before you.

Say Hello To Summer!

Discover how to master the transition from Spring to Summer like a real Gentleman! Don't leave your Summer Wardrobe Plans to a Backseat.

Sole Searching: How to Identify Good Quality Shoes.

How to choose the "right" shoe for your sartorial needs.

Spring/Summer 2018 - A Marriage between Naples & Somerset

The spring / summer season 2018 is marked by the marriage between the best things the clothing industry has to offer for gentlemen: The combination of Italy & the UK. 

The Italian Gentleman

Ich freue mich Sie auf die Veröffentlichung des Buches "The Italian Gentleman" von Hugo Jacomet hinweisen zu dürfen - Steigen Sie ein auf eine Reise zum Mittelpunkt der (sartorialen) Erde!

Our Trousers Guide

Whether Smart Casual or Business - a wide range of men's chinos, cord and flannel trousers always provide the reliable foundation for building your wardrobe.

F/W 2017 SEASON - UNDER THE SIGNS OF STYLE ICON

Sustainability, authenticity & uniqueness“I like beautiful things that are well made. I even believe aesthetics are equivalent to ethics. Something that is beautiful is ethical, and unethical things aren’t beautiful“ –G. AgnelliThe Fall / Winter Collection 2017 is not only characterized by our imperishable stylistic elements, but also by a small jubilee: our business - Michael Jondral - is turning 10...

Felisi - Behind The Brand

Felisi - The Italian long-established label stands for a timeless design in combination with unique craftsmanship. This includes, in particular, bags, small accessories, belts, wallets or card cases which are not only unique, but also come with an original and signature style.

O'Mast - a film about the Neapolitan master tailors

ATTENTION: absolute film masterpiece! O'Mast is now available via online stream: a film about the Neapolitan master tailors.

A visit at Cesare Attolini & Orazio Luciano

From Napoli with Love! As you may have noticed over our social media channels, we were traveling this week to the wonderful Naples. The destinations of the trip were the world famous manufactorys of Cesare Attolini and Orazio Luciano. Both sartorial houses are a synonym for Neapolitan tailoring tradition, which places the highest demands on quality and craftsmanship! The suits of...

The double-breasted suit

Gentleman: A double-breasted please! Historically speaking, the double-breasted suit is considered a replacement for the three-piece men's suit. Because of the double buttons and the elegantly rising lapel, the double-breasted suit unites a three-piece suit in a two-piece clothing item. Thus, the double-breasted suit is an elegant and, in most cases, a body flattering alternative to the widespread single-breasted. As a "suit...

Cesare Attolini @Michaeljondral

Trunkshow of sartorial Perfection!Friday and Saturday, March 24th and 25th, 2017 Anyone looking for a sartorial product from another planet does not need to search any longer: The tailors of Cesare Attolini create masterpieces of Neapolitan tailoring using exclusive fabrics, your personal sizes and an eye for proportions. 100% Handmade in Italy! How does this look in detail? Take a look at the...

Finamore x Saint Crispin’s @Michael Jondral

Trunkshow, the First! On this weekend, on March 17th and 18th, we will start the annual Trunkshow Season.Not only Philipp Car from Saint Crispin's will be in the house, but also Andrea Finamore!

New Season: Smart Casual trifft auf die sartoriale Welt!

Bekannte Gesichter & New Brands   Vere calor redit ossibus! Mit diesen lateinischen Worten des römischen Dichters Vergil - die soviel bedeuten wie: „Im Frühling kehrt die Wärme in die Knochen zurück!“ - möchten wir mit Ihnen gemeinsam die neue Frühling / Sommer Saison einläuten!  Vorbei sind die Tage des festlichen Abendmahls, des kalten Wetters sowie der kurzen Tage und...

MJ's Style Icon Cary Grant

Cary Grant - The Personification of the Ultimate Gentleman. Who was this man?What characterized his style? Why did we remember him like no other? Read for yourself!

Fedeli - Luxurious Knitwear Made in Italy!

True to the motto "Tradition must be a springboard, but not a sofa“, the Italian knitwear manufacturer Fedeli convinces by its love for elegance and quality.

Customers Trip to Napoli with MJ

See Naples and die? „Vedi Napoli e poi muori.“ - Italian idiom! What could be better than to spend a week at the foot of the Vesuvius in magical Naples? > Read more

The Perfect Neapolitan Suit

The Best Tailors in the World After the trunk show is before the trunk show! Not only Gianluca Migliarotti knows the best tailors at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, which he immortalized in his documentary "O'Mast". Nowadays, the job of a true tailor becomes generally very rare, but they can also still be found occasionally in the far north of...

Steve McQueen x McGeorge of Scotland

The King Of Cool is alive! How often do you get the opportunity to revive movie history through a piece of garment - at least at the same level as driving a freshly restored BMW 507, just like Elvis did on a ride through Montecarlo? We think it's too rare!

The right shoe care methods for every gentleman

Nowadays, a gentleman has several utensils available, which may well be regarded as modern knights' armors.These undoubtedly include the custom-made sartorial suit, as well as the right pair of welted shoes – for example by Bontoni, Saint Crispin's or Carmina. That is why today's post is all about footwear.