Davide Baroncini of Ghiaia is among the most trendy males I do know, however we hadn’t met in particular person till this summer season in Paris, the place Davide was displaying out of a top-floor appartment within the metropolis.
Assembly hadn’t essentially been required as a result of Davide’s easygoing type comes throughout so effectively in his imagery, notably his model appears to be like. These have been the main target of a PS article a few years in the past, the place Davide and I talked via a handful of them: what lay behind that down-to-earth type, and what they have been primarily based on from his personal life. We additionally related as fathers and it was on the whole a beautiful dialog.
In particular person, Davide doesn’t disappoint. Wearing a easy long-sleeved polo and battered Ghiaia chinos, he appeared nice, easy, regardless of the ravages of the warmth. Davide just isn’t the face of the model in fairly the identical method as his earlier employer – Brunello Cucinelli – however you’ll be able to see how he may very well be. And admittedly his type is much more pure.
Fashion is the primary purpose we cowl Ghiaia, however among the merchandise are additionally beautiful. They’re a bit costly, because it’s extra of a luxurious model operating a wholesale mannequin, however there are some actual gems in there. One of many principal causes to fulfill was so we may run via all the pieces and take a look at it.
Beneath are our favorite items we noticed. Some, such because the sandals, have been accessible for some time, however many of the others might be popping out on the Ghiaia website or of their stockists (Mr Porter, FWRD, Shinsagae and Liberty) this winter.
Waxed cotton-canvas trench coat
The yellow raincoat is a basic, but it surely’s usually made in rubberised cottons or extra function-driven types. This waxed cotton is healthier – the coat instantly feels worn-in, prefer it’s been hanging on a peg by the entrance door for years.
The type is straightforward and extra basic raincoat than a sou’wester: good horn buttons, a belt and epaulettes, however no different particulars. It’s an enormous lower, designed to go over all the pieces and cinch in. There’s additionally a hip-length model which is less complicated to put on style-wise.
Denims Shirt
The Ghiaia shirts usually are extra attention-grabbing than the knitwear, at the very least for me. First rate cotton knits are pretty simple to seek out however effectively styled informal shirts might be more durable.
The one above is the Denims Shirt, which apparently is a brand new Ghiaia piece for this autumn. In a weighty cotton, it has a collar that’s longer than the mainstream however not an excessive amount of, good pockets, and a cushty match. Harking back to the Rubato ‘R’ shirts, it is also much less of an overshirt than Ghiaia’s different type the Working Shirt.
Barracuda cashmere sweater
Having mentioned that with regard to knitwear, the Ghiaia full-zip ribbed knit above was very nice. I usually don’t like full zips as they have a tendency to bulk out across the waist and be surprisingly tight within the neck. However the match on this one was good.
It’s additionally a brand new launch for autumn, though only a variation on the prevailing quarter-zip Davide already does.
Pescatore leather-based sandal
I’ve grow to be a little bit of a convert to leather-based fisherman’s sandals since I obtained a pair from Ralph Lauren Purple Label final yr. They’re very cool in scorching climate in comparison with any idler, however nonetheless cowl your toes. The hot button is carrying them with a reasonably relaxed outfit elsewhere (at the very least for me) in order that they don’t really feel too uncommon.
Davide’s model is a nicer final form than my Ralph ones, that are a bit pointy. They’re extra snug than Grenson, nicer than Church’s, and smarter than Paraboot. I want the buckle have been rather less shiny and branded, however that’s a private type factor – I dislike manufacturers on the surface of something.
Among the many remainder of the Ghiaia vary, I wouldn’t personally go for the easy cotton or cashmere knits, and the cashmere jogging tops/bottoms are beautiful however too luxe for me personally.
The chinos are good, and those Davide was carrying have been sturdy proof of how effectively they age. They’re a bit excessive and broad, however that’s positively a class some readers will differ to me on, and the colors are good.
In reality that’s one of many principal benefits of a model the place you want their style: you belief the alternatives on issues like color, even in case you can’t see them in particular person. The yellow cotton Ghiaia knits are the proper shade for instance, and the way in which they’re mixed with denim shirts reveals the aesthetic fantastically (beneath).
If anybody else has questions in regards to the merchandise, tell us. They’re not simple to see within the UK however Lucas and I’ve each tried a couple of, plus Lucas has visited the shop in LA.
