An Unerring Image of Self

  We remembered this season Clint Eastwood and how he became an enduring cultural icon of masculinity, being a man of few words. The words he did say, he delivered through his teeth. It is with this sentiment in mind that we once agian recall the words of Clint Eastwood;  "There's a rebel lying deep in my soul. I hate the...

The Joys of Winter: The FW21 Knitwear Guide

Summer is the season of fun and frivolity, and these sentiments are transposed into our wardrobes. Louche fitting and loosely buttoned linen shirts accompanied with swimming trunks and espadrilles allow us all to embrace our inner mid-century silver screen icon or favourite billionaire industrialist. But for all the fun and festivity of summer dressing, it’s never quite been able to capture...

Sean Connery: A Bittersweet Eulogy

2020 was marred with misfortune from the outset. We struggled to break free from the shackles of a global pandemic. Lives were lost, livelihoods affected, and the world as we knew it was tipped on its head like never before. Amidst the chaos, we also learnt of the unfortunate passing of the venerable Sean Connery. Alas, it is with bittersweet nostalgia,...

Edward Green - Behind The Brand

Future needs origin! Discover shoes made of the finest leathers of the world by Edward Green. Since 1890 handmade in Northampton, England!

More Than an Icon of Cinema and Style

Humphrey Bogart; a perennial favourite of cinephiles and sartorial enthusiasts the world over - synonymous with the classic period of American film noir and equally so with classical tailoring. Though his name has been etched into the annals of silver screen history - named as the greatest male star of classic American cinema by the American Film Institute - the road...

The Definitive Guide to Knitwear for Winter 20/21

Flashback to a pre-covid world and societal shifts had already spawned a recession of formality. The status quo had been challenged, and the widespread objective to rid society of its former ‘rigidity’ and ‘archaic’ traditions were made manifest in a world where dress codes and style were increasingly relaxed. Fast forward some months, and this trend has been magnified by an...

Times Change, Style Remains

"To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved, and the raging of the sea falls still around it. So remember this principle when something threatens to cause you pain: the thing itself was no misfortune at all; to endure it and prevail is great good fortune."“   MARCUS AURELIUS   The words of the...

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 I: The Leaders We Had and the Leaders We Need

True character reveals itself in hard times. As one ponders the current global pandemic, and perhaps even the impending financial difficulties that await us on the other side, one could be forgiven for being overcome with melancholy and woe. Why must life be filled with such perils, we ask ourselves? Well, before one slips down the proverbial rabbit hole of...

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...

Spring Summer 2020 - On behalf of the President!

Presidential Style  Presidential [ prɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l] Adjective ~ having a bearing or demeanour befitting a president; dignified and confident.When it comes to presidential style, it is exactly that; dignified and confident - befitting of those who wield the intellect and influence to helm the free world and etch themselves in the annals of American history. Or at least that’s how it should...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

Trousers Guide 2.0

Fundamental, but inconspicuous to many at first sight - that is how the man's leg dress can be aptly characterized! If proportions and fit of a pair of trousers are consistent, the wearer shines in full glory and without being over the top.

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?

May we introduce? The Shacket!

Yves Saint Laurent - who was, befittingly, a safari jacket devotee - once said: “Isn’t elegance forgetting what one is wearing?" Discover the beauty & simplicity of the shacket!

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.

Our Summer Trouser Guide

Discover our sartorial variety of summer pants. Read more about famous details like Side Adjusters, double pleats and discover the historically relevant Gurkha pant!

Sole Searching: How to Identify Good Quality Shoes.

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

Time to start the movie: Agnelli - La Dolce Vita!

Every gentleman knows that his own sense of style runs in the blood. The parental home characterizes. But the future gentleman can also learn a lot. 

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!

E. Marinella - Behind The Brand

There can only be one In the printed silk business - E. Marinella! The tie king from Naples has been the measure of all things when it comes to the classic, handmade tie for more than 100 years.

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...

The Pre-Collection

Discover the Sartorial variety for autumn / winter 2017. Curated by the best manufactories of Naples and the world for Michael Jondral. Timeless looks for today's gentlemen!

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.

Borriello Napoli - Behind The Brand

Discover the handmade shirts by Borriello Napoli! With an attractive price / performance ratio the perfect entry into the sartorial world of shirts!

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...