Gagliardi Journal (Issue 1 - November 2019) by Bortex Fine Tailoring

AUTUMN/WINTER 2019 The AW19 collection garners inspiration from a spot closer to home, The Maltese Palazzo. Whether used as a private residence, museum or re-purposed as a boutique hotel: these palazzos & villas embody a unique fusion, inside and out. The collection draws inspiration from the Baroque to Neoclassical features, to the Persian rugs and Italian marble which adorn these magnificent locations.

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Directors’ Letter

Contents 2 Salvatore’s Story Discover the story and rich history behind the Gagliardi brand and Bortex company. A family owned legacy built and cultivated in Malta. 3 Gifting Guides Regardless of your budget or skill in the gift giving department, we’ve created a set of gift guides that should help tick plenty of gifts off your list! 7 The Maltese Brand – Gagliardi From our overseas stores to our e-commerce shop, discover everything there is to learn about the brand you know and love.

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10 Winter Must-Haves For many players in the fashion industry 2019 Don’t let the cold drag your style down this Winter season, with was a year of awakening. Paradigm shifts have our five key items any gentleman’s wardrobe! continued to occur, some of the old rules don’t work anymore and the only constant in the industry is change. 11 Know Your Shirts Digital disruption will have a major impact on You might wear this essential piece on a daily basis, so we’re the future landscape of the fashion industry breaking down all there is to know about our shirts. as we know it. Speed to market, traditionally a hallmark of fast fashion brands, is also becoming an essential ingredient to optimise sales and performance whilst remaining relevant in a 17 From the Office to Christmas Drinks in a Flash fast-evolving landscape. In keeping with the Three ways to take your look from office to off-duty with a few global movement on social issues, we have quick changes and key items! committed to an ambitious plan on sustainability and ultra-transparency by 2025 which we will be excited to reveal in the coming months. A key focus for next year will be the sustained internationalisation efforts of the Maltese brand and company brainchild, Gagliardi. Aside from the recent opening in Poland, a fifth store opening will take place during 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. We also plan to ramp up our e-commerce operation! In keeping with the festive spirit our aim with this journal was to create something our customers could browse on those long Christmas evenings. What is Christmas but an opportunity to stoke that fiery glimmer of childlike naivety lurking within what modern life has pushed away for most of the other days of the year. Most importantly, we would like to take the opportunity to wish all our customers and their families the very best over the festive season and to thank you for your highly valued custom. With Very Best Wishes,

Peter and Sam

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Salvatore’s Story

SALVATORE’S STORY The Gagliardi and Bortex brands are built around the story of one man and his experiences – his ambitions and his dreams, his innate sense of good taste and his zest for life. Salvatore Borg was drafted into the British Army to fight the Second World War, but when peace returned, the poverty in the small Mediterranean island of his birth forced Salvatore to leave its shores to seek his fortune. He joined the Merchant Navy, travelled the world, prospered, and soon acquired a taste for the finer things in life. He spent many years in Italy, where he enjoyed good food, fine wines, music and art, but above all else, he enjoyed wearing beautifully - tailored garments made from the finest Italian wools, linens and cottons. Whilst in Italy, he also acquired a nickname and became known to his many friends as “Il Gagliardi”. Returning to his native Malta in the early sixties, Salvatore decided to go into business setting up his own tailoring workshop in a small garage close to his hometown. Initially, he sold his products locally but before long he began exporting too. In 1964, Bortex and the Gagliardi brand were born, encapsulating the spirit of their creator. Salvatore wanted his tailoring to follow the softer, more elegant lines of the clothes he and his friends had worn during his years in Italy, but at the same time he also loved the more formal British look that he had seen on Savile Row during his frequent trips to London. He wanted Gagliardi tailoring to be a fusion of the two influences but with its own distinct identity, and the brand itself to not only be an expression of his personal tastes but also a means of telling the story of the brave little island he called home and which he loved so dearly. Salvatore continued to travel to Italy frequently and, over the years, he managed to build partnerships with some of the most important fabric mills from the famous district of Biella, close to the beautiful Lake Como, which supplied him with his raw materials. As his customer base grew along the years, the workshop in Malta gradually became a factory employing hundreds of seamstresses, and one of the Island’s leading exporters. Salvatore worked hard, married and had a family, but also continued to cultivate his mind. He read extensively about the rich history of his island home, and about Mediterranean culture and its exquisite tastes and fineries. In the fullness of time, the first Gagliardi store was opened, and Salvatore made sure that it didn’t only offer the finest quality tailoring, but that the whole Gagliardi concept would tell his story, and that of his Island, to the world. That story permeates not only the furnishings inside his ever-growing number of stores, but also the features in his garments. The legacy Salvatore created is a celebration of his life and of his dreams, which the second and third generations of his family proudly continue to build upon today.

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Gifting Guide

Santa’s Favorites

Perfect for your in-laws or younger brothers, these gifts may be small but still manage to deliver that wow factor!

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Mid-Brown Key Chain – GA071 Brown Leather Wallet – GA077 Umbrella – GUM001 Plain Brown Gloves – GGV002 Navy with Large Brown Paisley Reversible Scarf – GSC5818 Slim Fit Weekend Denim Jeans – GT245A White Mouline Shirt – GSFLS2162 Green Zip Neck Jumper – GK490

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Tan Leather Trainers – GS177 Dark Green Parka with Fur Collar – GJ1043 Brown Weekend Travel Bag – GA068 Navy Birdseye Quilted Jacket – GJ1013

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The Main Event

For that special individual who appreciates quality and the finer things in life

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The Timeless Man

For the man who loves a classic look and a natural colour palette; the one who gravitates towards items that will never go out of style

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Ermenegildo Zegna Cloth Navy Basketweave Jacket – ZJ002 Navy Twill Trousers – GT250 Orange with Black Herringbone Tie – GT86399B Slim Fit White Plain Button Down Collar Shirt – GSFLS1705P Green Geometric Tile Pocket Square – GH1417B Cavalieri Logo Lapel Pin – GLP015 Tan Vintage Messenger Bag – GA061

Gifting Guide

Tailored Fit Sky Blue, Green and Navy Overcheck Shirt – GTFLS1873G Oatmeal V-Neck Jumper – GK493 Navy Textured Five Pocket Trouser – GT544 Brown Leather Belt – GBT003 Brown Suede Boots – GS082 Navy, Sky and Grey Stripe Tie – GT84856B Blue with Taupe Paisley Design Tie – GT86461B

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The Laid-Back Man He knows his style, and comfort is his middle name

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Gagliardi

The Maltese Brand Inspired by the gregarious character ‘il Gagliardi’, the brand embodies the timeless appeal of Savile Row, but remains true to its Mediterranean roots thanks to its distinctive flair and penchant for rich colour. The Gagliardi manifesto is simple yet effective, and seeks to combine the quirks of modern fashion, on-trend cuts, seasonal shades and varied textures with a blend of luxurious, meticulously-sourced fabrics and a no-nonsense, old-fashioned approach to quality. The result is a rarity in menswear: realistically-cut clothes that are shot through with clever little touches usually confined to catwalk collections. Equally at home on the Florentine catwalks, as on the sun strewn streets of Milan, Rome and Capri, Gagliardi has consistently brought casual refinement to the old-world city of Valetta, where the brand was born. The Gagliardi garments have been designed by the in-house design team since the first collection, which had launched in the Spring/Summer season of 2012 with suits, jackets, shirts, ties, pocket squares and footwear. The full range now also includes accessories, knitwear, polo shirts and outerwear. Innovation underpins the very heart of the Gagliardi ethos. For the last two seasons, the team has also worked tirelessly on the Gagliardi Viatorem Technical Range, a collection which is imbued with elegance and sartorial style, but equally invested in the convenient technical features required by the modern man. Inspired by technology often associated with outerwear, our team has taken this expertise and given our wool and traditional tailored fabrics a technical spin.

... and overseas

Gagliardi’s physical presence is felt not only in Malta but also within various other countries around the world. In February 2013, Gagliardi started trading in Dublin, Ireland. The list now extends to include multiple outlets in Serbia, Russia, Sweden, the UK, and the latest addition, Poland. The store in Poland opened its doors on Thursday, 23rd May 2019 at the Galeria Młociny in Warsaw, showcasing all that Gagliardi encompasses and stands for with the latest shop fittings and in-store technology. This store is a prime showcase of how far the brand has come.

Warsaw

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Belgrade

Malmo

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e-Commerce

www.gagliardi.eu That is not it for Gagliardi, however! The brand also trades online via an e-commerce web store, which was launched in March 2013. Shipping worldwide, Gagliardi has an international customer base from the USA to Austria and all the way to Japan. Below is a list in order of the website’s best customers: 1 2 3 4 5

United States 6 United Kingdom 7 Malta 8 Germany 9 10 France

Serbia 11 Italy 12 Ireland 13 Austria 14 The Netherlands 15

Sweden Spain Portugal Australia Belgium

16 17 18 19 20

Greece Brazil Canada Hungary Romania

21 22 23 24 25

Czech Republic 26 Denmark 27 Switzerland 28 Estonia 29 30 Poland

Taiwan Chile Cameroon Cyprus Croatia

What do our customers have to say? (over 900 reviews) JimyD – California ‘Gagliardi hits the mark with first-rate service and quality menswear’ R. Kozlevcar – Slovenia ‘Gagliardi brings happiness’ R. Mathurin – Florida ‘Customer service from start to finish was on par’ A.Alhunaif ‘One of the best experiences ever’ S.Miller ‘Never ceases to amaze’ Trusted Customer ‘One of the best sartorial propositions on the market’

Whether it’s a Secret Santa gift or you’re just looking for something small, shop online and have these delivered straight to your door!

Copper Leather Passport Holder GA037

Navy Washbag GA086

Maltese Cross Lapel Pin GLP016

Men’s Travel kit With Jet Lag & Hangover Remedy GF003 Tan Card Holder GA073

Green Melange Lambswool Beanie GHT012

Gold With Navy Geometric Pocket Square GH1604b

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The Five Pocket Trouser

THE FIVE POCKET TROUSER The Gagliardi Five Pocket Trouser is your go-to alternative to denim! It is cut in the same five pocket style like your favourite jeans, but in a softer fabric that is just as hard wearing. This style also comes pre-washed for a more casual look adding stretch for extra comfort.

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Winter Must-Haves

The cold winter season is finally here which only means one thing: the sweaters are finally coming out! The key to an Autumn/Winter wardrobe is mastering the art of layering. Multiple layers allow you to combine a number of your favourite seasonal pieces in an ensemble that is comfortable, flexible and practical due to the fact that you can simply add an extra layer in the morning when starting off the day, then just removing a layer or two as the day warms up or once back indoors. We have selected five key items that are both practical, and stylish; items that should be in every man’s wardrobe this season.

The Pettorina Jacket Light Brown Melange Pettorina Jacket GJ1038

The Winter Jacket Bordeaux Wadded Jacket GJ945

The White Leather Sneaker Off-White Calf Leather Sports Shoes GS074

The Smart Knit Blue Zip Neck Jumper GK488

The Cosy Scarf Green And Navy Plaid Scarf GSC568B

Viatorem Te c h n i c a l R a n g e

‘Viatorem’ Latin Archaic/Viatorem/Traveller 1. 2. 3.

Garments designed to take you from one climate to the next, or one activity to the next. Hybrid garments mixing outerwear, sportswear and tailoring fabrics in innovative ways. Versatile garments that bridge the gap between jackets and coats, depending on the weather. They work equally well when worn as a blazer, or in place of a coat.

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Know Your Shirts

Know Your Shirts City Shirts The city collection offers a shirt for every man, and for every occasion! Made from a variety of fabrics such as 100% cotton, sea island cotton for that touch of luxury, or stretch for comfort, they are great foreveryday use and are built to last. Non-Iron Shirts Beloved as an everyday staple and essential on business trips abroad, the non-iron shirt is as stylish as it is convenient. Perfectly packable into a suitcase and equally able to keep you crease-free from morning till night. Weekend Shirts The weekend shirt has a more deconstructed fit with a soft floating collar and cuff fusing for a more leisurely feel. The shirts were designed around classic city-style fabrics, but are enzyme silicone washed in keeping with the luxurious soft handle of the fabric. The shirts come in five basic fits with small details such as grown on placket, top stitching details, contrast button stitches and tapes. This range also includes a selection of garment dyed Oxford shirts, which are all finished in a soft handle. Evening Shirts The eveningwear shirts complement the eveningwear range and push the creative boundaries of the brand. Expect to find options in a variety of collars; wing tip, cutaway and classic. More notably, look out for exciting styling details like the bib front, contrast front, piping and double cuff.

Types of Collars

Classic

Button-Down

Different Cuffs

Cutaway

Curved single

Extreme Cutaway

Wing

Fit

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Single Mitred

Mandarin

Slim Slim-fit shirts feature back darts which pinch the fabric out so that the shirt fits more closely to the contours of the body.

Double

Tailored Our tailored-fit shirts are roomier as they have 4.5cm extra at the chest, waist and seat. This style also features a chest pocket and back pleats that allow the shirt to have this roomier fit and ease of comfort.

Navy Lightweight Raincoat- GJ869 Navy Pencil Stripe Poplin Cotton Non Iron Shirt - GSFLS2056P Bordeaux With Floral Print Tie - GT86791B Gagliardi Umbrella â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GUM001

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Blue Shark Skin Suit - GST421 Black Plain Fur Collar Coat - GJ898 Navy Roll Neck Jumper - GK485 13

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Ermenegildo Zegna Cloth Blue Tonal Check Suit – ZST048 Navy Roll Neck Jumper – GK485 Navy With Silver Pailsey Pocket Square - GH1606B

Lanificio F.lli Cerruti Grey Tonal Check Suit – CST086 White Oxford Slim Fit Button Down Collar Shirt – GSFLS1678G Green Zip Neck Jumper – GK490 Blue Paisley Double Sided Pocket Square – GH1637B Green With Navy Design Scarf – GSC578B

Air Force Blue Vitale Barberis Canonico Suit - BST017 Navy Coat - GJ991 Slim Fit Navy Bold Stripe Cutaway Collar Shirt - GSFLS1708 Bordeaux with Blue and White Circles Tie - GT86376B Bordeaux Geometric Paisley Pocket Square - GH1439B Navy with Red Houndstooth Reversible Scarf - GSC583B

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From The Office To Christmas Drinks In A Flash

From The Office to Christmas Drinks in a flash It’s December, you’ve got plans all the way up to your eyeballs, and you don’t have time to run home and make a quick outfit change. You’ve been in the same suit since 8am, but you don’t want to rock up to the bar looking like a data scientist (even if you are one)! So we’re laying out three ways to take your outfit from office to off-duty with a few quick changes!

A quick and easy way to transform an outfit is as simple as removing your suit jacket and letting your other layers stand out!

Ditch the tie, and undo two shirt buttons!

A zip neck jumper is smart yet understated and will surely keep you warm as it is made from a gorgeous, Italian cotton wool blend.

Toned down, a suit can be worn anywhere! Switch your shirt for a roll neck, which can easily be stored in your briefcase or desk drawer during the day and whipped out when it hits 5pm.

Sneakers can add a more laidback feel if you’re just heading to casual drinks...

.... or opt for a pair of double monks which can also be worn to the office.

Waistcoats make for perfect layering pieces when it gets a bit colder, but they can also be the statement item of the entire look! Ditch the jacket and expose a classic clean-cut number or opt for a patterned option for more of an impact.

It’s time to start loafing! Swap out your lace-ups for a pair of loafers to finish off the look. The exposed ankles make for a more easy-going look.

Lastly, remove your tie, pop open two buttons and roll up your sleeves... Your manager isn’t around anymore!

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Partywear

‘Tis the season to party! Whether it’s those after-work drinks, a family gathering or that NYE bash, the holiday season means events. These are festivities that come with a dress code and require a thought-out approach as opposed to your usual shirt and chinos. We have laid out two stand-out looks for the classic guy and the stand-out gent!

THE CLASSIC GUY

THE STAND-OUT GENT

Jacket – GMJ117 Black Plain Fur Collar Coat – GJ898 Trousers – GMT116 Shirt – GDS005G Bow Tie – GDB001 Hanky – GH1599BN Shoes – GS017

Jacket – GJ1019 Trousers – CMT006 Shirt – GDS001P Bow Tie Set

As seen on Kevin Paul

Navy and Red Floral Jacquard Evening Jacket Look no further for your showstopping party jacket! This fabric is woven on jacquard looms by a weaver who specialises in tie fabrics near Lake Como to be able to make such an intricate pattern possible. Pair it with our Gagliardi Napoli Blue Mix-and-Match Trousers and a white shirt. Complete the look with a matching tie. GJ1046 Photo by: Daryl Cauchi

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Five Top Stylish Christmas Movies

From Scrooged to It’s a Wonderful Life, we’ve rounded up five films everyone should watch during the holidays!

Scrooged (1988)

Bill Murray as Frank Cross in this modern take on Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol may be an utter curmudgeon, but at least he’s well-dressed! Cross is given a second chance at righting his wrongs and re-evaluating his actions, when he is visited by a series of ghosts on Christmas Eve.

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

GST241 Dark Indigo Prince of Wales Check Suit

GT86795B

Blue with Medallion Print Tie

The Holiday (2006)

GJ647

Ok, ok, we had to include one full-on soppy option! The Holiday follows two women played by Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet on their home-swap adventure during Christmas, with the aim of getting away from the men in their lives! Little do they know what lies ahead when they cross paths with Graham (Jude Law) and Miles (Jack Black). Jude Law exudes laidback British style throughout and we’re actually a little envious of how effortlessly he can pull anything off!

Navy Plain Cashmere Coat

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

This may not be the one to watch with all the family! The directorial debut of Shane Black sees us through an action movie with Christmas as a backdrop, which is a trend in most of his movies. At one point, Downey Jr is energetically tortured with electrodes attached to his genitals, while Mr Kilmer protests, “Give the guy a break – it’s Christmas, you know.” Puts those sprouts into perspective. GK503

Silver Grey Zip Through Hoodie

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The tearjerker from our top five! It’s a Wonderful life follows George Bailey played by James Stewart, who manages to remain a consistently sharp dresser even in the face of adversity in this heart-warming classic. Its director, Frank Capra, showed it to his own family every Christmas for the rest of his own long life.

The Thin Man (1934)

Whilst The Thin Man may not be a heart-warming Christmas flick, it follows a murder mystery set during Christmas time in New York City. Whether you’re watching it for the stylish William Powell as the detective Nick Charles, or you’re simply captivated by murder narratives, you’ll be in for a treat! GST293 Navy Striped Double Breasted Suit

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Ask Gagliardi

We asked you for your questions on our social media channels, and we’ve selected a few! Q. When should you or shouldn’t you wear a pocket square? A. A pocket square can be worn for any outing, it all comes down to adapting the fabric and design to the type of event. Q. What type of shirt goes with an evening bow tie? A. An evening bow tie would most likely be worn to a formal event. To complete the full ensemble a wing collar shirt is the ideal choice!

Q. When should you wear a waistcoat? A. In reality, a waistcoat can be worn for any occasion. At the workplace or for a wedding you can opt for a full three-piece suit, whereas for a casual weekend setting you could pair a patterned style with jeans or chinos!

Q. Can you wear brown shoes with a grey suit? A. With a Charcoal Grey we would opt for black, however with lighter shades of grey fabric, brown is a great option! Burgundy is also a great option which is not frequently worn. Q. How should a suit be buttoned? A. Some gents think these rules are outdated, but in fact buttoning your suit the right way actually makes the suit look better and most of all shows you have an eye for detail! The main guide to follow is: single button – always fastened two button – top button is always fastened, and lower button is never fastened three button – top button is optional, middle buttons is always fastened and lower button is never fastened

THE COMIC

The man and the tailor

Joke by: upjoke.com/tailor-jokes Illustration by: Chiara Cassar

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