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 /  22 January 2025  

#  5 Menswear Trends We Saw At Pitti  


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Pitti Uomo is the Italian trade show that has become a world stage for the street-style stars who now influence where menswear goes next. For last week’s edition, SLMan contributor Alistair Guy was in Florence on trend reconnaissance duties. Picking his way through the peacocks with photographer Alex Natt, he had five key takeaways…  
 

 



 

 

 

 

  Photography: Alex Natt 

 

 

 

 

 

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## Ties Get Looser

The most exciting trend I saw at Pitti was guys wearing ties with jeans, denim shirts, cardigans and jackets. You don’t need a three-piece suit to wear one anymore. Quite a few designers were featuring more ties – I like [Robert Talbott](https://www.roberttalbottofficial.com/collections/neckties), an authentic Californian brand that’s had reinvestment and is growing internationally.

 

 

 

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## Penny Loafers Live On

[Edward Green](https://www.edwardgreen.com/) and [Crockett &amp; Jones](https://www.crockettandjones.com/) both confirmed to me that penny loafers are going nowhere. I wore a dark brown suede pair from [Santoni](https://www.santonishoes.com/gb-en/) throughout Pitti. While suede is ultra comfortable, it is known for being quite flimsy, so back home it might be best saved for dry days or summer vacations.

 

 

 

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## Overcoats Are Forever

This is perhaps less a trend than an observation that men will always look good in long overcoats in great fabrics. I've been wearing a [Gieves &amp; Hawkes](https://www.gievesandhawkes.com/collections/outerwear/products/hovell?_pos=3&_fid=0e5700650&_ss=c&variant=51568459809150) Hovell herringbone top coat in grey which is utterly lovely, though the brand I probably loved the most in Florence was Manto. Browns and navy blues were trending at Pitti, plus military green and lots of check, and it had all the right colours. [Caruso](https://carusomenswear.com/en-us/collections/outerwear), a sophisticated Italian brand, also had some really elegant examples of checked pieces in refined fabrics.

 

 

 

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## Totes Get Tougher

The introduction of the refined yet durable tote bag with double handles is an interesting one. This trend is taking something quite informal and threading an element of craftsmanship through it. My friend Jas Sehmbi has a brand called [Minnessak](https://www.instagram.com/minnessakbags/). He gave me a leather tote years ago and I wore it out completely because I used it so much. [Paul &amp; Shark](https://www.paulandshark.com/en_GB/expedition-tech-fabric-holdall/14318104.html) does a holdall in a similar vein, using durable, quality fabrics that make it worth looking at.

 

 

 

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## Beanies Are Popping

Quite a few men were wearing beanies at Pitti, me included. These weren’t just any beanies; they were made with cashmere and refined wools. With a pop of red or green, they can add intrigue to a tailored outfit. I especially liked the beanies I saw from [Stetson](https://stetson.eu/uk.html?msclkid=5e21adf9d14a1309e538ca77f7813030) (yes, *that* famous hatter) and fourth-generation Italian brand Paul &amp; Shark.

 

 

 

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*For more, follow Alistair at* [*@AlistairGuy*](https://www.instagram.com/alistairguy/?hl=en)

Photographer: [Alex Natt](https://www.instagram.com/adnatt/?hl=en)

 

 

 

 

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