RLV musings
There’s a shirt hanging in most men’s wardrobes that they don’t think about. It shows up, does its job, disappears into the day. This isn’t about that shirt. This is about the shirt men choose. Because something has shifted. Not dramatically; no single runway moment, no viral trend that rewired everything overnight. Just a gradual […]
From mocha tailoring and café-au-lait knits to cocoa leather accessories, earth tones are outperforming their 2024 selves in menswear, both in search data and in sell-through across multiple markets. At the same time, Pantone had crowned PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as its Color of the Year 2025; a warm, chocolatey brown “imbued with richness” and designed to answer our collective desire for comfort. So the question is simple but important:
For the man who appreciates depth over display and detail over drama, tweed isn’t just a fabric — it’s an expression. Among the many fabrics that define menswear, few carry the quiet authority of tweed. Its texture feels lived-in, its patterns tell stories of lineage, and its heritage is woven with the spirit of resilience. […]
There’s a different energy to ceremonies this season, one that doesn’t rely on just grandeur, but it relies on you. At a time when men are dressing with more clarity than ever, Roger La Viale’s AW ’25 picks explore how ceremony can feel lighter, layered, and more expressive without stepping away from tradition. It’s about […]
As the autumn leaves prepare to fall, Roger La Viale’s Autumn/Winter 2025 menswear fabric collection sets the tone for a season of refined elegance, masculine poise, and expressive tailoring. Through an immaculately curated visual narrative, we offer a masterclass in menswear trends, balancing timeless silhouettes with modern verve. Here is a comprehensive dive into the […]