Loro Piana

I love classic things. Classic music. Classic cars. Classic fabrics. And the house of Loro Piana www.loropiana.com is just the most classic stuff you will ever buy. Their scarves are incredible - so are their roadster sweaters made with baby goat cashmere, their overcoats that have the famous Loro Piana storm system technology, and their hats. I've seen other manufacturers use Loro piana's lining in their clothing.

I've been to many of their stores, but my favorite is just off Michigan Ave in Chicago. I once told the manager of that store that I liked his stuff, but it was a little boring. He proceeded to go into his inventory and pull some of the most cutting edge fashions that money can buy. Loro Piana is an incredible mill - and if you buy something from them, I guarantee you that your children will inherit and enjoy it, long after you are fertilizing daffodils.

One more thing. If you do go to Loro Piana in Chicago, do also drop by George Greene on Oak Street as well as some other fine retailers at http://www.oakstreetchicago.com/directory.html. I'm doing my bit for Chi-Town.