I am proud to announce that I’ve taken a position with a team of shirt makers I truly respect and admire. I have joined MAROL of Bologna, Italy as their Assistant Brand Director. I am working remotely, so I will continue to spend most of my time in Hogtown.
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll recognise the name MAROL. Several months ago I did a profile on the company after interviewing their co-owners, Head of Production Manuela Vignudelli and Brand Director Bo Yang. I was impressed by how transparent they were about their process as well as their unique and powerful story. Then they were gracious enough to offer me a collaboration on a shirt I designed with Bo and Manuela. I was mightily impressed again, this time by the quality and craftsmanship of their work. It is by far the best shirt in my wardrobe.
It was quite an honour, then, to be asked to join the company.
I will continue to write about style and why dress matters on The Hogtown Rake, of course, but I won’t be touching on other makers’ shirts going forward to avoid any potential conflict.
Congratulations mr.Mendes.i’m sure you will be a great contributor to the brand we all love.my advice to you is to educate the American market.the trunk shows in New York and the j.j.center exposition July 16-18 2017 are great starting points.privileged to be part of the marol community.best regards
Congratulations on taking a position with Marol! I’m sure in Time their product will hit mainstream. To have one of their shirts is better than having none!
6 Comments
Mr.johnson
July 10, 2017 at 7:59 pm
Pedro Mendes
July 11, 2017 at 10:55 am
Jowi Taylor
July 13, 2017 at 8:24 am
Pedro Mendes
July 13, 2017 at 2:56 pm
Anthony Gallo
October 19, 2017 at 5:44 am
Pedro Mendes
October 19, 2017 at 8:51 am
Congratulations mr.Mendes.i’m sure you will be a great contributor to the brand we all love.my advice to you is to educate the American market.the trunk shows in New York and the j.j.center exposition July 16-18 2017 are great starting points.privileged to be part of the marol community.best regards
Thank you so much for the kind words and support, Mr. Johnson! And the great idea 🙂
Congratulations, old friend – I’m thrilled that the path you’ve cut for yourself is taking you in such fascinating directions.
Thank you so much, Jowi, I really appreciate it. And yes, I’m very thankful for the journey.
Congratulations on taking a position with Marol! I’m sure in Time their product will hit mainstream. To have one of their shirts is better than having none!
Thank you for your note, Anthony, I appreciate your support!