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Summer Skin Care Essentials: 3 Products I Count On For Glowing Skin

Hola Sugarcups!!

I hope you all had a great weekend. I literally spend my weekend with movie and a shoot for this blog post. Now that the winter days had kissed us good-bye (mostly everywhere in the country, I guess) I’ve started feeling the heat waves in full swing. Indian summers are hot, dry and humid in some zones. I live in a humid zone which leaves me with a horrible sun tan and destroys my…

Summer is all about celebrating good weather and great times, so i wanted to share with you my must have for the season

1.Floppy Hats: I’ve never really been a hat person until those floppy hats came into my life! They’re really great to the beach (or very sunny days), not only do they keep your face out of the sun, but you also look really cute wearing one! Mine is from Forever 21, but there’s…

A quintessential attire during Pitti Uomo, suits are a constant presence even under the scorching heat Firenze is known for in Summer. Among the myriad of outstanding bespoke works of art, there were some in particular that constantly turned heads: the Solaros. Originally believed to reflect sunlight with a cooling effect, Solaro fabric has been traditionally embraced as a Summer staple. In reality, however, Solaro is a mid-weight wool or cotton fabric, that ranks far behind other lightweight alternatives such as linen. So, what makes it so desirable?

Its main feature is the unique construction which incorporates a contrasting color weft on the underside. Usually presented in herringbone or twill weaves, this distinct feature has earned Solaro universal praise due to the trademark aesthetic and visual appeal. The contrast weft shines through with an iridiscent effect that changes color according to the intensity and orientation of the light source; needless to say this effect is at its best during sunny days.

Although the most common combination is beige with red weft, Solaro is available in a variety of shades including navy, green or brown. Despite not being an alternative for everyone, I must admit I was absolutely taken by it, so much so, that I ordered a cut from Caccioppoli Napoli for a bespoke suit which is now in the making (more on that soon).

Miguel Amaral Vieira

Ph: Beyond Fabric

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(above: lighter shades of Solaro, including a more subtle version with silk)