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Style Talk is slowly becoming our favorite series to work on, and for good reason. It gives us a chance to have more thoughtful, focused conversations with people whose style actually says something. Instead of chasing trends, these talks revolve around personal taste, habits, and the small details that shape how someone presents themselves day to day. We spoke with Alessandro Negri, a 32-year-old vintage collector with a focus on military, workwear, and Made in USA herita

When the heat rolls in and the jackets come off, some men surrender their style to the sun. Not this one. For him, summer isn’t an excuse to get sloppy, it’s an invitation to get sharper. His go-to look? Flare denim paired with a western belt, black loafers, a crisp shirt, and a double-breasted jacket. Sunglasses, of course, are non-negotiable. “There’s no reason to let the heat defeat your silhouette,” he says.

When the sun is high and 30 degrees are easily exceeded, only two options are open to a stylish man: simplicity or audacity. As the flood of shapeless Bermuda shorts, flip-flops and shoddy T-shirts flood the streets, squares and terraces, we’ve all wondered how to avoid looking like this, how to beat the heat while retaining a certain sense of style.