A weekend in Warsaw

We are travelling to Warsaw this weekend, if you have any suggestions for places to visit, people to meet or just fancy meeting over a cup of coffee, send us a message at tom.nathaniel@dg6group.com

Looking forward to hearing from you all!


Vichithong

Nothing breathes luxury and refinement quite like high quality leather goods.  Although the initial investment might feel like quite the strain on our personal treasury, few things fit the classic Henry Royce quote “the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten” better than leather goods. Whether is it is a belt, a document portfolio or a weekend bag  you can be sure a high quality piece will age beautifully. In time, it will develop a wonderful patina, telling a story of your life and your little adventures together.

While the most renown craftsmen, luxury brands and tanneries might come from France, England, Italy and Spain we can find fantastic producers coming from less obvious origins as well.

We recently discovered newly launched Swedish brand Vichithong, who specializes in small leather accessories such as iPad cases, document holders and laptop bags. The brand was founded in 2012 by Arunrat Vichithong. Arunrat is originally from Gnosjö in Sweden where she grew up watching her father, who is a leatherworker, practicing his craft. Anunrat herself took up her fathers craft at a young age, so even though the brand itself is quite new, Arnunrat has over 15 years of  experience in the trade.

Vichithong’s products are all handmade by a small team of craftsmen in Arunrats hometown of Gnosjö, using high quality leathers that are sourced mainly from Italy. As you can see for yourself the products have a really nice finish to them when new, but Anunrat assures us it is nothing compared to what will develop when used over time. They are meant to give you years of regular use, the leather becoming softer and more beautiful each year. 

For a closer look at Vichithong’s products we suggest you head over to www.vichithong.com at once. 

We'll soon be posting some pictures of our first puchase from Vichithong, so be sure to stay tuned!


The DG6 Group

The tie

Classic men’s fashion can often feel like it is limited to a wardrobe of navy blazers, white shirts and khaki trousers. While the street-style pics from Pitti Uomo might be bursting with all the colours of the rainbow, and a few more too, us mere mortals might have a difficult time pulling off a purple jacket with the same panache as Nicola Ricci. Even though we may long for an opportunity to truly express our personality in the way we dress, our daily lives often simply won’t allow it. However, a truly fantastic way to transform an entire outfit is by playing with your neckwear. The tie can range in color and width from a slim playful orange paisley to a wider sober plain navy- all in seasonal materials; linen for summer, woolen knits for winter and that woven silk whenever you feel like it. 
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A while back we came across the young Italian entrepreneur Gianni Cerutti, who along with Marta Passagio, runs a bespoke tie-making business called Passagio Cravatte. Gianni and Marta follow the motto “we do not sell ties; we let you create them”, hence Passagio Cravatte does not offer ANY ready-made products at all. Neither do they have any official outlets or even an webshop, as the personal contact is of the essence in a bespoke product. The ties from Passagio Cravatte are true pieces of art, made to the highest standards of craftsmanship according to Neapolitan tradition and even to someone who is only a customer the love and passion for product shines through with great strength.

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One of our associates here at DG6 Group recently received the result of his first order with Passagio Cravatte. Now, between us, we own ties from most of the major labels in the industry and in our humble opinion, Passagio’s products are some of, if not the most, beautiful pieces of design and craftsmanship we have ever feasted our eyes upon.

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In the process of designing your own tie, you are able to select your own fabric from a vast number of options (we at the DG6 Group recommend that you have a look at the ancient silks, that we find especially beautiful). In addition to fabric, you can specify measurements, select from a number of construction techniques and for instance select what interlining you prefer. Gianni and Marta are sure to accommodate whatever need or wish you may have! 
 
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Since all of us might not be as skilled in the art of neckwear making as the team behind Passagio Cravatte, they of course guide you through the entire process, giving you suggestions and input on what options will work well together and which ones won’t. All the time, consideration is taken to your wishes, such as your height, if you prefer a larger or a smaller knot and if you wear a slightly longer or shorter tie.
 
 
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 Prices range from 135 to 265 euro depending on fabric, construction and so on. For instance, a seven fold tie in a superb vintage silk will cost you about 175 euro - at first glance, it may seem steep but is certainly money well spent. 
 
If you are interested in having your own unique, handmade tie from Passagio Cravatte - contact Gianni via his email address: info@passagiocravatte.com 
 
Go ahead, you won’t regret it.
 
The DG6 Group