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PORTLANDMARIO’S MEN + WOMEN833 SW BroadwayPortland, OR 97205503.227.3477

BRIDGEPORT VILLAGEMARIO’S 3.1017031 SW 72nd AvenueTigard, OR 97224503.601.7310

SEATTLEMARIO’S MEN + WOMEN1513 6th AvenueSeattle, WA 98101206.223.1461

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Fashion Forum Magazine is published in 14 regional editions

for member stores of the Apparel Forum Copyright 2011.

Published by Business Journals, Inc, P.O. Box 5550, Norwalk, CT 06856,

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permission of the publishers. Volume 14, Issue 1. Printed In The U.S.A

ELEMENTS OF SPRING 2011 EDITORIALMEN’S FASHION DIRECTOR

Mario Bisio

WOMEN’S FASHION DIRECTOR

Lynwood Holmberg

DESIGN / CONCEPT / PHOTO ART DIRECTOR

Steve Kennevan

MARKETING MANAGER

Rachel Stroble

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Patrick Angus

FASHION / PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER

Darrell Peterson

FORUM FEATURE ARTICLESEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

DESIGN DIRECTOR

HANS GSCHLIESSER

MANAGING EDITOR

JILLIAN SPRAGUE

PROJECT MANAGER

LISA MONTEMORRA

DESIGNERS

CYNTHIA LUCERO, JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI

PRODUCTION MANAGER

PEG EADIE

DIRECTOR OF PREPRESS

HUGH K. STANTON

BUSINESS JOURNALS FASHION GROUP

PUBLISHER

STUART NIFOUSSI

PRESIDENT AND CEO

BRITTON JONES

CHAIRMAN AND COO

MAC BRIGHTON

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHRISTINE SULLIVAN

APPAREL FORUM

ANDRISEN MORTON DENVER, CO

GARYS NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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KILGORE TROUT CLEVELAND, OH

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MALOUF’S LUBBOCK/SOUTHLAKE, TX

MARIO’S PORTLAND, OR/SEATTLE, WA

MITCHELLS/MARSHS HUNTINGTON, NY

MITCHELLS/RICHARDS WESTPORT/GREENWICH, CT

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WILKES BASHFORD SAN FRAN/PALO ALTO, CA

FEATURES 7 Welcome Letter 8 Hip Happenings12 Cut from the Same Cloth 62 Inspiration: The Warhol Look

FASHION14 Elements of Spring 201150 Forward Thinking: Hugo Boss53 Celebrating the Iconic Blue Blazer58 Accessories: Ode to the Pocket Square60 Lived-in Luxury: Boglioli66 Fashion Index68 No Ordinary Middle Man: Isaia

DEPARTMENTS 44 In Store: Events and Services46 Ask Mario48 Ask Lynwood

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This spring, fashion’s in a good mood —and so are we. And why not? At Mario’s, we just celebrated our 50th Anniversary, a wonderful milestone. And we owe it all to you: our valued customers who have supported us so loyally throughout the years. And our vendors: yes, you represent some of the most celebrated names in fashion, but you’re also some of the greatest people we know. And finally, we want to thank our amazing staff. The heart and soul of Mario’s, these dedicated professionals truly love what they do. And we think you’ll agree, their passion shows.

So here’s to a bright outlook and the elements of spring 2011. This is fresh, wearable fashion that evokes confidence and makes you happy. Now more than ever, it’s time to live with passion. Play with style. And be inspired.


HIP HAPPENINGSParties, People & Fashion

Brunello Cucinelli

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10years Loan Lam

11years

Thao Hoang-Nguyen

19 years Emily Calderwood

16 years Donne Gordon

13years Eva Sergeeff

10years

Sandy Orsillo

22years

Karen Degman

10years

Christa Carlson

11years

Mai Lee

11 years

PalineeTantikulanta

13 years Scott Stutznegger

13years Micah Fritz 10

years Zach Karanasos

12 years Patrick Angus

18years Summer Jameson

18years Audrey Anderson

“I sell the most beautiful clothing in the


world to the nicest people in town.”— Sue Goffard

Everyone at Mario’s—from our talented tailors to our buyers and salespeople—

shares a passion for the very best. This common thread

binds us together in everything we do. And we know that, like a fi nely crafted garment, every

detail is key. So we’d like to take this opportunity to salute

our entire team of talented professionals—and highlight those who have contributed

more than 10 years of loyal service.

a legacy of dedication

11years

Kelly DeGrate

13years

Simon Chan

20years Lynwood Holmberg

13 years Bessie Callis

11 years Chris Poullos

10years

Kathy Blake

28years

Elaine Ford

10 years Soozee Yee

11 years

Sue Goffard

10 years Ivy Jensen

12 years Laurel Williams


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YOUR FAVORITE SKINNIESnow so fresh in colored denim or true blues

AG Adriano Goldschmied 7 for all Mankind Hudson


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John Varvatos$175

Mason’s$150

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Walkover$225

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Stay Current at marios.comFind the latest information on designer fashions for both men and women as well as jewelry, apothecary, gifts, special events and personal appearances. In addition, see our recommendations for living in style, including our favorite restaurants, hotels, spas, salons and entertainment. Sign up for email today. Increase sustainability and reduce mail.

Personal ShoppingWelcome to our store–we’ll happily take your coat and offer you a complimentary beverage. And if you like, one of our sales associates can pre-select garments that fi t your style and notify you of their arrival.

Complimentary Tailoring Our on-site tailors will work with you and your sales associate to create the perfect fi t customized just for you.

SERVICES

Made-2-MeasureSelect the fi t, fabric and other details to complement your personal style. We offer a wide variety of models and fabrications, so you can be your own designer. Plus, we will keep your measurements on fi le and update them for you as needed.

Home Delivery & ShoppingWe can arrange to ship anywhere in the United States. Or, if you’re in town, we can also set up a courier service for you.

Mario’s Gift CardsGift cards are available for any amount you like—tastefully presented and ready to give.

Gift WrapEnjoy complimentary gift wrap in our signature packaging with all of your Mario’s purchases.

Shoe RepairFor your convenience, we will arrange the repair of any footwear purchased in our stores.

Jewelry Cleaning & RepairWe can arrange for cleaning or expert repair service for any jewelry that has been purchased in our stores.

We Gladly Accept Debit Cards, American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa as well as International Visa.

Store HoursPortland & Seattle Monday to Saturday 10 to 6Sunday 12 to 5Bridgeport VillageMonday to Saturday 10 to 6:30Sunday 12 to 6

Isaia Spring 2011 M-2-M* Trunk Show MenFriday, March 4 (Downtown Seattle)Saturday, March 5 (Downtown Portland)

MAR.10 Event (Mar.10 spells MARIO) Men & WomenThursday, March 10 (Downtown Seattle, Downtown Portland and Bridgeport Village)

Brunello Cucinelli Fall 2011 Trunk Show Men Friday, March 11 to Saturday, March 12 (Downtown Seattle)

Bontoni Shoes M-2-M* Event MenThursday, March 17 to Friday, March 18 (Downtown Portland)Saturday, March 19 (Downtown Seattle)

Ermenegildo Zegna Spring 2011 M-2-M* Trunk Show MenFriday, March 18 (Downtown Portland)Saturday, March 19 (Downtown Seattle)

Helmut Lang Spring 2011 Event WomenThursday, March 24 (Downtown Portland)Saturday, March 26 (Downtown Seattle)

Dean Harris Jewelry Trunk Show & Personal Appearance WomenFriday, April 1 to Saturday, April 2 (Downtown Seattle)

Brunello Cucinelli Fall 2011 Trunk ShowFriday, April 1 to Saturday, April 2 (Downtown Portland) Men & WomenTuesday, April 26 to Wednesday, April 27 (Downtown Seattle) Women

The Row Fall 2011 Trunk Show WomenThursday, April 7 (Downtown Portland)Friday, April 8 (Downtown Seattle)All dates and times are subject to change. Please visit marios.com

for our most current information. *M-2-M = Made-2-Measure.

Here’s just some of the excitement in store for you.

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Q:How do I pack for a weekend away? (It seems I need almost as much stuff for a

weekend as for a full week….)The trick is to first envision yourself at your weekend events andthen edit down: there’s no shame in wearing the same thing twice andit’s worth it to avoid checking luggage. Here are a few more tips: • Wear the bulkiest pieces on the plane: the sportcoat or suit jacket, plus a sweater or

coat. • Place a rolled up tie and socks in each shoe. Put shoes in a drawstring shoe bag (or a

plain plastic bag) to protect your clothes.• Place the heaviest items at the bottom of the suitcase: shoes, sneakers, dopp kit and

gadgets. Place rolled up T-shirts and underwear along the sides of the suitcase.• If you’re packing a suit or sportcoat, turn the jacket inside out and fold into quarters

(the first fold should be across the center of the back). On arrival, hang it in the bath-room and take a steamy shower to remove creases.

• Placing layers of tissue between clothes does not really do much. Instead, take plasticdry cleaning bags from your local store and place over each garment when on thehanger. Then slide the hanger out and fold. The plastic layer helps prevent wrinkles.Hang upon arrival and if needed, steam out in the bathroom while the shower is run-ning and let it hang out overnight.

As for specific items to bring, here are the general guidelines:

1 blazer or sportcoat1 woven shirt2 knit shirts (polo or tee)1 sweater, sweatshirt

or light jacket1 pair jeans

1 pair casual pants and/or shorts

1 swimsuit 1 pair comfortable shoes1 belt2-3 pair socks and underwear

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Q:I’m confused: withslimmer pants in

vogue, where shouldpants break these days?For most narrow-leg flat-front styles, the bottom ofthe pants should stop aninch above the sole of theshoe. This creates a smallbreak (a fold in the crease inthe front of the pants) at theankle. But for fashionistas,it’s fine to show some sock,which generally meansexposing about an inch ofankle.

For the record, pleatedpants still look best with acuff to balance out the fabricat the waist. And ironically,now that American menhave finally gotten used toflat-fronts, European run-ways are showing pleats. Buttheir trendier versions haveexcess fabric gathered at thewaist, flowing into a verynarrow leg. That said, we’renot expecting these carrot-shaped pants to catch on forquite some time...if ever.

MARIO ANSWERSYOUR PRESSING

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I love skinny jeans, but what are some of my other options for spring?Think skirts! Pencil skirts look fresh again and work well withthose longer soft tops you wear with leggings. Long print skirts anddresses are a fun, easy way to go; floral prints from Suno or junglesarongs from Lanvin look great with simple T-shirts or tank tops layered with a shawl orcardigan. There are also lots of easy, soft cotton cropped pants and cargo options (likethe 7 For All Mankind pair pictured at left) at both contemporary and designer price-points. The Row and Cucinelli also offer comfortable choices with lots of fit options.High-waisted pants with a slight flare are also an on-trend silhouette, best worn with awedge shoe and pretty printed blouse.

I travel for business and would love to find versatile pieces that don’t wrinkle; any ideas?You can’t go wrong with natural fabrics. Pack in plastic bags or good travel bags; youcan always hang out your clothes in a steamy bathroom for a quick refresh.

For maximum ease, stick to one neutral color story (black, navy, beige) for your baseand then pop some color for fun. Depending on your business, take a suit in a light-weight stretch wool from Akris or Hugo Boss and/or a little black dress (making acomeback) from Jason Wu. A print jersey dress from Pucci or Thakoon is also a greatpiece for travel and nice for a special dinner. Add a cardigan from Clare Tough, Casmarior Prada and a stretch cotton white shirt from Cucinelli and you’re set!

Also for travel, a raincoat from Moncler is a must! A new trench with ruffles or gath-ers packs well and easily layers over your knits and suits. The new higher waist bootcutjeans are great to travel in, especially with a knit top and raincoat. Add your favoriteboots and/or mid-high heels, a colorful scarf form Faliero Sarti and a Celine travel bagand you’re good to go anywhere!

What are the must-have accessories for spring 2011?This season, bags and shoes are about color and texture. Choices run form ladylike tobohemian. Check out the beautiful sea blues and greens from Prada and Bottega Venetaor the beaded jewel earth tones from Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin. Thereare many flat options to choose from, as well as strappy sandals in snakes and lizards orbright citrus colors. Tall, embellished strappy heels are still happening, both in colorand neutrals. (You might need both!) Big totes are still important and practical, often intextures or colors. And there’s lots of newness in mid-size clutches and smaller printbags (B. May is one of our favorites). Check them out, and remember: the accessoriesmake the look!

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MARIO’S STYLESAVVY FASHIONDIRECTOR HELPSWITH YOUR FASH-ION DILEMMAS.

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As luxury companies strive toupdate product and image, onecompany stands as a paragon ofall that is modern, edgy, urbane.Hugo Boss, founded in 1924 andheadquartered in Metzingen,Germany, has long been theessence of international style andthe source of directional trends.

How to maintain this distinc-tion? For Hugo Boss, it’s a focuson fashion, but also art, culture,sports, celebrity, philanthropy, allkey elements of fine living.

Here, we speak with their U.S.president Mark Brashear aboutcurrent and future business.What are the most impor-tant items and trends formen in spring 2011?Two important directions are:1) denim-driven sportswear fromBOSS Orange, and 2) BOSSGreen, which is active, technicalsportswear. What do most men do wrongwhen dressing? Men tend to want suits that are asize too big, thinking that loose iscomfortable. They don’t realizethat oversized is not flattering.

Sticking to a trimmer silhouettewith flat-front pants can make anyman look instantly younger. What’s new and exciting inyour women’s collections? The BOSS Orange collection con-tinues to expand. Inspired by thewarm weather of L.A., it offerslightweight tops for layering overjeans or flowy skirts. BOSS Blackshowcases stylish daywear inmuted colors, punched up withgreat accessories. Our ad cam-paign, shot by Mario Sorrenti fea-turing Mark Vanderloo andRacquel Zimmerman, reflects theline’s sexy sophistication and hasbeen incredibly well received. What’s next for BOSS?We recently signed a multi-yearsponsorship of Madison SquareGarden and the New York Knicks.We continue to sponsor the pres-tigious Hugo Boss Prize at theGuggenheim museum. And todaymore than ever, we’re using mar-ket intelligence to ensure our cus-tomers get all they expect fromour brands. The ability to deliveron our promises is a cornerstonefor today and tomorrow.

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THEY MAKE GREAT CLOTHES, BUT HUGO BOSS IS MUCH MORE THAN FASHION. BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

FORWARDTHINKING

“STICKING TO A TRIMMER SILHOUETTE CAN MAKEANY MAN LOOK INSTANTLY YOUNGER.”

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A heritage of Swedish designand innovation since 1928

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SARTORIALTHE CLASSICNAVY BLAZERPAIRED WITHBOLD SHIRT ANDTIE, ELEGANTTROUSERS ANDBROWN SUEDESHOES TAKESYOU ANYWHEREAND EVERY-WHERE, SCORINGPOINTS ALONGTHE WAY

A classic wardrobe staple, the quintessential blue blazer graduates fromprep school to country club and travels with global sophistication.

CELEBRATINGTHE ICONICBLUE BLAZERPhotographed by JON MOE Produced by SUSAN F. SIDOR

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NAUTICALEASE INTOSPRING WITH AKNIT BLAZER FORTHE ULTIMATE INCOMFORT ANDCOOL. PAIR ITWITH FURNISH-INGS THAT POP,CRISP WHITETROUSERS ANDCLASSIC BOATSHOES. YOU’REREADY FOR THECAPTAIN’S TABLE

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EURO-LAYEREDPILE IT ON, BUTGENTLY! STARTWITH A SOFTWHITE POLO,ADD A FINE COT-TON SHIRT, SLIM-CUT BLAZER,CARGO PANTSAND SUEDEWINGTIPS. CASU-ALLY DRAPE ACASHMERESWEATER FORGOOD MEASURE.MAGNIFICO!

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MODERNYOU CAN TRYTHIS AT HOME!MIX A GREATBLAZER WITHPREMIUM DENIM(DARK IS BEST), APATTERNEDSHIRT AND FABULOUSSHOES. FLAUNTYOUR PERSONALSTYLE AND MAKETHE BLAZERLOOK YOUR OWN


Fashionable menagree that acces-sorizing is themake-it-or-break-itof great style, andpocket squares arean effortless way toadd interest to yourlook. They can beworn on almost anyoccasion (see theproof here) andthey come in anincredible array offabrics, patternsand colors.

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ODE TO THE POCKETSQUARE

Casual CoolProof positive that pocketsquares don’t have to bestuffy. Worn with a softcoat and linen shorts, thesmall peek of pattern isfun and makes the outfitfeel finished. If youhaven’t yet mastered theart of polished casual, it’stime to bring yourwardrobe up to speed.

Unexpected EdgeThe classic way to don a pocket squareis with a beautifully tailored suit. Here,

it’s white linen in a three point fold.(Three and four point folds also pair wellwith double breasted blazers—a growing

trend—since pointy peaks highlight thejacket’s architectural construction.)

Extra style points to the man confidentenough to add a small bloom to his lapel.

“Pocket squares are like themood ring of men’s fashion!”

—Tyler Mitchell, specialty store merchant

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won’t bore youhere with lists offolds (there areat least 15!) andstep-by-step how-to’s. The internet is agreat resource forinstructional videosand style inspiration,or better yet, comeinto the store andour expert stylistswill teach you thebasics and send youhome with a squarefor every circum-stance.

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Time, traditionand precisionhave long heldsway over theItalian tailor’scraft. So whenbrothersMario, Stefanoand PierluigiBoglioli defied tradition by takingessential components (padding,inner linings) out of the classicmen’s jacket and then doing theunthinkable (garment washing it),the third generation clothiers liter-ally took the stuffiness out ofItalian suit making. The Boglioliboys not only rethought how thesuit is made, but how it’s worn.

In the early 1990s, “many

brands were producing gar-ment-dyed T-shirts, knitwear,

or trousers, but no one hadtried it on jackets,” recallsyoungest brother and cre-ative director Pierluigi

Boglioli, who came up withthe idea to take a classic

Neapolitan-style jacket with allits sartorial underpinnings andtoss it in the washer. Although theimmediate results were not as hehad hoped, through trial and errorand some construction tweaks,the company eventually devel-oped its K Jacket, an un-con-structed cashmere blazer with awashed look and the feel of a well-worn sweater.

This spring Boglioli continues to

add to its list of accomplishmentswith the introduction of the Dover2 jacket, a versatile topper incorpo-rating small shoulder pads, and theK Jacket 2, which is updated incashmere, linen and new cottoncrepe versions.

Though the company has a 100-year history, it was the current gen-eration, who began making clothingunder their own family name in2000, that gave the brand its inter-national presence with their un-suit-like sense of style some havedubbed “worn-in luxury.”

“I take pride in the fact that ourgarment-dyed or un-constructedjackets have created the neo-for-mal style for the next generation,”concludes Boglioli.

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NEO-FORMAL STYLEFOR THE NEXTGENERATION.”

BOGLIOLI DECONSTRUCTS THE MODERN SPORTCOAT. BY WILLIAM KISSEL

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More than two decades after hisuntimely death, Andy Warhol’sbold imprint on fashion remainsstrong and vibrant. Then and now,The Warhol Look reflects theartist’s distinct blend of fashion,glamour and style. And no matterhow it’s framed—runway show,museum exhibition, window dis-play, or magazine illustration—Warhol’s work has a uniquely time-less appeal.

In the second half of the 20thcentury, The Warhol Look reignedsupreme. The artist’s influencecrossed genres, genders and gen-erations as his work grew moreexpansive and popular. It was con-troversial. It was iconic, yet con-temporary. And it constantlychanged to reflect the times...justas Warhol had hoped.

His diversity of styles (those hecreated through his art as well asembodied in appearance anddemeanor) still offer limitlessinspiration for today’s artisans.Pop Art has been “embraced anddisseminated by the fashion indus-try,” says art historian MarcoLivingstone.

Warhol’s bold color palette,

strongly influenced by his vastFiestaware collection, is consid-ered at the same time nostalgicand nouveau. And his glamoroussubjects—Marilyn Monroe,Elizabeth Taylor and EdieSedgwick to name but a few—still

fascinate and inspire designs onand off the runway.

According to Alice Mackrell’sbook Art and Fashion, designerYves Saint Laurent considered hisgreat friend Warhol to be “inspir-ing in everything he did.” For

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Betsey Johnson and other accom-plished designers, the WarholLook was manifested in dressesmade from paper, plastic andmetal. Other prominent examplesinclude Jean-Charles deCastelbajac’s vibrant dresses print-ed with Warhol motifs, GianniVersace’s “Marilyn Monroe” dressand Philip Treacy’s limited editioncollection of hats and bags featur-ing iconic Warhol images.

And at spring 2011 New YorkFashion Week, Diane vonFurstenberg channeled her veryown Andy Warhol portrait throughblaring pink lips on the otherwisefresh faces of her runway models.“At some point in the creativeprocess we pulled the picture,”noted von Furstenberg onstylelist.com. “I was young in the’70s and all these clothes remindme of my youth.”

Warhol’s influence reached fur-ther than fashion, to commercialand fine art, filmmaking, and pub-lishing. In fact, his Interview maga-zine is considered by many to bethe pinnacle of the artist’s obses-sion with style. “Interview was thefirst pop culture magazine,” saysPaige Powell, its former associatepublisher. “It set trends rather thanfollowed them. It was in themoment, not dated.” Not surpris-ingly, Warhol’s passion for celebri-ty led to his creation of Interview.“He wanted to be part of the city ina bigger way…and felt if he had afilm magazine, they would let himinto the premieres. And they did!”

Moreover, The Warhol Look (thecatalog supporting the 1997 to1999 exhibition of the same name)also established that “today’smerging of art and fashion is inlarge measure the legacy of Andy

Warhol” and that “fashionis the connective tissuejoining what previouslyappeared as disparateelements” in his work.

The Andy WarholMuseum, which organizedthe exhibition The WarholLook, is one of the most compre-hensive single-artist museums inthe world. At the end of their 15thanniversary celebration, the muse-um’s former director, TomSokolowski, and archival staff pro-vided the following examples togive us a deeper appreciation ofWarhol’s expansive footprint.

MODELS & MUSICIn the mid-1960s, Warhol featuredmany fashion models in his films.This was especially evident in hisseries of Screen Test portrait filmsthat included blonde “Baby Jane”Holzer (a sought-after fashionmodel among David Bailey and

other top photographers and thewoman who introduced Warhol toMick Jagger), leggy Donyale Luna(the first African-American super-model), icy Nico (a former modelturned musician with ties to BobDylan, Brian Jones, and ultimately,The Velvet Underground), and IvyNicholson (a top cover girl of theearly 1960s).

GLAMOUR & FILMIn 1965 Warhol made more than 10films (and numerous publicappearances) with Edie Sedgwick,the trendsetting tragic beauty whois still regarded as a fashion icon.The films include Beauty #2, PoorLittle Rich Girl, Face, Lupe andKitchen, among others.

DESIGNERS &TELEVISION

After years ofsocializing withfashion design-ers such as

Halston (whosecocktail dress of

light, slinky fabricwas printed with Warhol’s

bold, bright 1965 Flowers image),in 1979 Warhol produced a multi-part television series titledFashion, which focused on thework of the top designers of theday.

In later TV series in the mid-1980s, Andy Warhol’s TV and AndyWarhol’s Fifteen Minutes, Warholcontinued to present the work of(at the time) current designerssuch as Stephen Sprouse, whobased an entire season’s line onWarhol’s Camouflage paintings.

To learn more, visit The Warholin downtown Pittsburgh, or go towww.warhol.org.

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Ask Gianluca Isaia to describe hiseponymous collection of men’ssuits and sportswear and he’ll tellyou that it fits comfortably in themiddle between classic and con-temporary. “We offer the quality ofmore traditional luxury brands butwith the styling of high fashionlabels,” says Isaia (above), ananomaly among Italian menswearmakers who is known for wearinginexpensive leather fisherman san-dals with his impeccably tailoredcashmere suits. The offbeat combi-nation is the boyish designer’s wayof illustrating the incredible versa-tility of his clothing.

Men today want the freedom tomix denim with their pinstripe suitjackets, says Isaia, whose colorfulclothing is made in Naples. Suchidiosyncratic dressing, he insists,is not a sign of “a guy who doesn’tknow how to decide” but ratherthat of a man “who is comfortable[enough] in his own skin to createa style that is uniquely his own.”

The line includes jackets cutwith the same slightly pinchedshoulder and high armhole foundon most handmade Neapolitangarments. Yet there are significantdifferences, including a relaxed butshapely waist and the company’s

own pignattiello pocket, shapedlike an Italian pot of the samename typically used to cook beans.Isaia’s trousers are athletic andlean, but not uncomfortably snug,and they are rarely pleated. Thestyle is Neapolitan, with an edge.

Since Isaia likes the look, but notthe weight, of vintage textiles, hedilligently searches through the54-year-old company’s treasuretrove of archival fabrics to findbold stripes and checks he canreproduce in modern color combi-nations. He’s also been known toinvent his own textiles: Afterspilling red wine on his pants,Isaia had the idea to developAquaSpider, the first all-naturalwool fabric in which the yarns arechemically treated to resist waterand stains while retaining softness.

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Such fabrics give an incrediblelightness of being to many ofIsaia’s pieces. By mixing them withold world hand tailoring and mod-ern styling, Isaia has found a wayto, as he says, “offer a whole newdefinition of Neapolitan style tothe American man.”

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