Journal

I’ve been thinking about these ultralight overcoats that I’ve seen on many very cool characters. What are the differences between these and the more structured ones? How do you balance the fit? Which fabrics are both comfortable and durable?   Traditional coats are structured and heavy but everyday life has changed so much. Modern production is always searching for comfort and lightness. I have to admit, the older I get the more I understand and appreciate the comfort of an unstructured garment. The sense of ease throws you immediately into a different mood like when you wear a t-shirt layered...

    When first I decided to start the new brand PML clothing what I was trying to do was to find a new interpretation of the same clothes we were using for classic trousers. I grew up with my father telling me how important was the importance of the material in clothing, that the most of the average production would have used only mediocre clothes.   I found exciting to imagine new piece of garments made out of the same cloth I’ve always seen used for suits, trousers and sportcoats.   Then I came up with a capsule collection...

My professional life has taken me across the world and down many paths. I’ve met a lot of human beings with very different expertise, some more interesting than others. The good ones will always show up in the most unexpected places. A few years ago I was in London to visit a very good friend, Mark Cho. He’s the co-owner of the excellent menswear shop The Armoury. One evening he took me for a drink at Duke’s Bar in Mayfair. We had 1, maybe 2, of the Vesper Martini’s. This famous delicacy was inspired by the legendary writer and creator...

Life is about traveling, meeting people, observing. I want men to have fun and feel comfortable with their look. I want them to express themselves. PML is my project searching for something special that I can share with my people. No fake myths, no exaggerations. It’s what I wear too.This project, wether ready-to-wear or made-to-Order, is all about quality. Everything is made in small batches with vintage or rare fabrics, old stock buttons and sewn with care. It’s my kid.  — Gianluca Migliarotti