Giuseppe Santoni's wardrobe essentials for every man: Blue suit, white shirt, monk strap shoe
Santoni says that the best way to store shoes is to keep them in a wooden closet.
By Glynda Alves, ET Bureau |
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White sneakers, monk straps and soft wax. Giuseppe Santoni, CEO, Santoni, shares his stylish foot notes.
Big mistake
“Men can make mistakes when they don’t express their personality when dressing up. A man should wear what he feels confident in, following his personal attitude even though it may differ from fashion trends.”
Good buy
“If a man was to invest in just one piece in his wardrobe, it should be a watch. The best is, if it has modern lines and an iconic style. Watches express design, perfection, technology, heritage, meticulous work, and they represent values. Shoes and watches are the most important accessories for men.”
Travel in style
“When travelling, one should always pack a blue suit and white or light blue shirts, a relaxed loafer and a more formal shoe (lace-up or double monk) and a white sneaker, sunglasses, perfume and all the devices.”
Taking care of your leather and suede shoes can get cumbersome. It is extremely important to invest in good shoe-care products like brush, spray, polish, etc. to increase the life of your footwear.
Synthetics/vegan options (also called as suede) are best for summer season as they are naturally water-resistant, light and absorb sweat. Shop for natural materials such as faux leather, cotton or canvas more than synthetic uppers. These fabrics help your feet breathe easy and stay comfortable in the summer heat.
Here are some vauable tips from Ayush Diwan Khurana, founder and designer of Modello Domani, Prem Dewan, Retail Head at OSL Luxury Collections Corneliani, and Saggar Mehra, Creative Director at Sunil Mehra.
Trend talk
“In 2019, we are going to see lightness in lines, colour nuances and materials, everything softly made. When it comes to spring/summer styles for shoes, braided piping and 3D profiles on slippers and loafers will be trendy. There will be a quest for the exquisite virtuoso that is subtle and never ostentatious.”
Must-haves
“Some essentials every man should own include blue suits, single and double-breasted jackets, white shirt, mono colour basic T-shirts and a monk strap shoe. In fact, a man can never go wrong with a blue suit and white shirt.
“The most versatile style of shoe is a lace-up shoe and a white sneaker. The best way to store shoes is in a wooden closet. I have a few but essential points for storing shoes to make sure they last. First, don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day. Leave a pair to rest at least 24 hours, use wooden lasts to keep the shape of the shoes and do not polish with an aggressive polish but using soft wax.”
Celeb style
Best foot forward
Here’s what shoe you should wear for…
- A first date: “A monk strap shoe.”
- An awards night: “An elegant patent lace-up shoe or a tuxedo loafer.”
- The French Open: “A pair of clean and essential white sneakers.”
You make a style statement when… “You add interest and something unique to your outfit.”
My style advice… “To express yourself.”
It's time to update your shoe cabinet.
Men are usually less experimental in styling and often tend to overlook the choice of shoes. As synthetic/vegan shoes gain popularity, many will be switching to the lower priced and light weight faux leather options. The faux leather are light and easy for the summer heat, and help the feet breathe.
Here's a trend update from Ayush Diwan Khurana, founder and designer of Modello Domani.
Big mistake
“Men can make mistakes when they don’t express their personality when dressing up. A man should wear what he feels confident in, following his personal attitude even though it may differ from fashion trends.”
Good buy
“If a man was to invest in just one piece in his wardrobe, it should be a watch. The best is, if it has modern lines and an iconic style. Watches express design, perfection, technology, heritage, meticulous work, and they represent values. Shoes and watches are the most important accessories for men.”
Travel in style
“When travelling, one should always pack a blue suit and white or light blue shirts, a relaxed loafer and a more formal shoe (lace-up or double monk) and a white sneaker, sunglasses, perfume and all the devices.”
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Synthetics/vegan options (also called as suede) are best for summer season as they are naturally water-resistant, light and absorb sweat. Shop for natural materials such as faux leather, cotton or canvas more than synthetic uppers. These fabrics help your feet breathe easy and stay comfortable in the summer heat.
Here are some vauable tips from Ayush Diwan Khurana, founder and designer of Modello Domani, Prem Dewan, Retail Head at OSL Luxury Collections Corneliani, and Saggar Mehra, Creative Director at Sunil Mehra.
Trend talk
“In 2019, we are going to see lightness in lines, colour nuances and materials, everything softly made. When it comes to spring/summer styles for shoes, braided piping and 3D profiles on slippers and loafers will be trendy. There will be a quest for the exquisite virtuoso that is subtle and never ostentatious.”
Must-haves
“Some essentials every man should own include blue suits, single and double-breasted jackets, white shirt, mono colour basic T-shirts and a monk strap shoe. In fact, a man can never go wrong with a blue suit and white shirt.
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Shoe-off“The most versatile style of shoe is a lace-up shoe and a white sneaker. The best way to store shoes is in a wooden closet. I have a few but essential points for storing shoes to make sure they last. First, don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day. Leave a pair to rest at least 24 hours, use wooden lasts to keep the shape of the shoes and do not polish with an aggressive polish but using soft wax.”
Celeb style
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“I admire the style of Cary Grant as seen in the movie 'To Catch a Thief'. He embodies timeless elegance and beauty.” Best foot forward
Here’s what shoe you should wear for…
- A first date: “A monk strap shoe.”
- An awards night: “An elegant patent lace-up shoe or a tuxedo loafer.”
- The French Open: “A pair of clean and essential white sneakers.”
You make a style statement when… “You add interest and something unique to your outfit.”
My style advice… “To express yourself.”
Men are usually less experimental in styling and often tend to overlook the choice of shoes. As synthetic/vegan shoes gain popularity, many will be switching to the lower priced and light weight faux leather options. The faux leather are light and easy for the summer heat, and help the feet breathe.
Here's a trend update from Ayush Diwan Khurana, founder and designer of Modello Domani.
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