#TBT Roberto Bolle And Friends Gala Press Conference

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to attend the press conference for the Roberto Bolle And Friends Gala event at the Italian consulate. It was a memorable experience not only because it was my first press conference but I got to see how important the celebration of Italian culture is to the people in attendance. 

In addition to the Consul General of Italy, Natalia Quintavalle who welcomed everyone to the press conference, Gabriella Scarpa, President of Acqua di Parma spoke about Italian Culture and the Gala event. She said "I am more than proud to support the Italian culture and particularly, Roberto Bolle, one of the worlds greatest dancers and the undisputed Ambassador of the highest artistic and cultural expression of our country." 

Roberto Bolle said, "I am proud to be the art director of the 'Roberto Bolle and Friends Gala,' because I think it perfectly represents the culture and the beauty of the Italian people and of my country"

Roberto Bolle and I after the press conference.
shirt- Hugh & Crye | Pants- Asos | Tie- Club Monaco

Not only was I  nervous about my first time at a press conference I was also concerned about what I was going to wear. I decided to keep it simple and chic with shades of gray. I felt completely comfortable in a trouser, dress shirt and tie. At the press conference I wasn't over dressed nor under dressed which is just how I like it.

Read my exclusive interview with Roberto Bolle about his Gala event in NYC and on his fashion essentials, here.

Cool Shops: Crow Thief

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Cool Shops: Crow Thief

Unique, custom-made, and American made are just some of the words you'll hear while shopping at Crow Thief, a small shop in South Park in San Diego, CA. This place is here to make the shopping experience for a man as easy as possible. Crow Thief gives a little more power and voice to the consumer so you can get exactly what you want by custom making your shirts, blazers, vests and pants. Once your measurements are taken they are kept on file so you can just give them a call and let them know what you need and know that it will fit perfectly every time. This great made-to-measure service also includes jeans! If you want some one on one time call them up and set up and appointment, they're all about personalizing the experience.

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