Elite Traveler September-October 2015

DISCOVER

elite traveler SEPT/OCT 2015 ISSUE 5 45

Men’s style

Style icon Actor Steve McQueen, known as the King of Cool, rocked the turtleneck in the 1960s and 1970s

Ermenegildo Zegna Couture

Hermès

Billionaire Italian Couture

Berluti

Stefano Ricci

Stick out your turtlenecks

WEAR IT WITH…

Designers must have had last year’s harsh winter on their minds when designing their fall collections. Turtlenecks were out in force, adding warmth and sophistication – and channeling movie icon Steve McQueen. Stefano Pilati presented his uniform for an eco-leader at Ermenegildo Zegna Couture in Milan. Many looks featured original Harris tweeds, which are sustainably produced and have been hand-woven in Scotland for centuries. Here, the traditional Harris Tweed single-breasted jacket is paired with a dark green cashmere turtleneck and burgundy trousers. At Hermès, designer Véronique Nichanian covered model’s necks, either with a turtleneck or a jauntily tied scarf. Turtlenecks were paired with pinstriped coats, sweaters, bomber jackets and even a crocodile sweatshirt. Meanwhile Billionaire Italian Couture’s fall collection featured rich fabrics, fur and color. The tailored looks and suiting were strong as usual, but the more casual looks showed a softer side from the label. Seen here paired with jeans, adding a quarter zip makes the turtleneck more versatile. Florence-based Stefano Ricci may be best known for his impeccable craftsmanship in bespoke suiting, but his ready-to-wear line is not to be missed. Ricci is an expert with crocodile and using rich materials such as cashmere; this line is the ultimate in luxury. His cashmere cable knit turtleneck adds a relaxed touch to the crocodile jacket with pekan fur collar. And, finally, while celebrating Berluti’s 120th anniversary this year, designer Alessandro Sartori was also focused on the future. His collection included deconstructed jackets and innovative fabrics – including felted jersey on classic silhouettes. He showed many turtlenecks ranging from thick knits perfect for skiing to whisper light cashmere adding the ultimate in city sophistication.

Berluti Andy loafer, $2,220, berluti.com

Hermès bag, $7,900, hermes.com

Billionaire Italian Couture slipper, $1,195, billionaire couture.com Stefano Ricci briefcase, price on request, stefanoricci.com

Words Kristen Shirley