PART III: THE LEADERS WE HAD AND THE LEADERS WE NEED

All good things come to an end... As the first two parts of our series showed, the character and personality is not formed in a state of calm, but only through experiences and tests. At this point, the words of Helen Keller should be recalled in particular: "The character cannot develop in a state of calm and comfort. Only through the...

PART II: THE LEADERS WE HAD AND THE LEADERS WE NEED

A few words about the human character... What actually shapes a person's personality or character? Why do people differ so much in their "own self" and why do some personalities develop into world-changing and idealized people who are seen as role models? In his book "Psychoanalysis and Ethics" (1947) Erich Fromm dealt extensively with the development of the character and...

Beauty will save the world?

An artistic journey We can't sugarcote the latest news. But what we can do is to point out that even in these moments there is beauty in everything we do. And if you ask us, we should pay more attention to the beauty than ever. After all it keeps us alive. Or not? Let us put Fjodor Dostojewski's prophecy “Beauty will save the world” to the...

Risky Business

Homeoffice? But please with style! Stay healthy and find out how to spend the time home with style & grace.

Sweet (knit)dreams are made of this...

Der Herbst gewährt uns die Möglichkeit mit unserem Kleidungsstil zu experimentieren, denn durch die Verschmelzung verschiedener Waren, Stile, Texturen und Farben, präsentieren sich flexible & vielseitige Looks - die Ihnen saisonale Geschicklichkeit verleihen.

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...

A Journey to the Interior of the Earth? No! But to the "interior" of the Neapolitan Tailoring!

Jules Verne took you on a journey to the center of the earth, we take you on a journey to the heart of Neapolitan tailoring! The tailors of Cesare Attolini create from high-quality cloth, your personal measurements and a sharp cut, true masterpieces of traditional Neapolitan tailoring. If you are looking for a sartorial product from another planet, you will not...

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...

Drop your Trousers! Discover your new pair in our seasonal trousers guide.

"Clothes should hang from the shoulder, not the waist“. Today, following the words of Oscar Wilde - because these may never have been as appropriate as at this point - we want to make it easier for you to get started into the world of our fall trousers and at the same time launch the "usage" of suspenders. There are...

Cohérence - Behind The Brand

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

Venice – the flattering & suspicious beauty

As is known, people drink, eat and stroll around the circle of like-minded people. Against this background, we awaken the desire to travel with a perfect day in Venice à la Michael Jondral!

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!

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...