The son of a princess and former chairman of Fiat, Giovanni Agnelli (1921 – 2003) better known as Gianni was world renowned for his classic sense of style and taste.
Named as one of the five best dressed men in the history of the world by Esquire magazine, Agnelli embodied classic men’s style, polish and sophistication.
An icon in Italian fashion,
the jetsetter was world renowned for his love of fast cars, starlets, skiing, sailing and the Italian style best captured by the idea of sprezzatura, that Italian nonchalance manifested in askew tie knots or loafers worn with suits. Agnelli not only wore style but created it. He understood intimately the rules of fashion and them broke them with unstudied abandon.
Knot Standard’s Loro Piana Petrol Verugated Check Suit is a perfect match up for Agnelli style. Made from Italian mill Vitale Barberis Canonico’s 100% Super 110 wool, the Loro Piana Petrol Verugated Check Suit can be customized to reflect Agnelli’s personal taste including notched lapel, two button jacket and flapless, jetted pockets.
A fan of navies and grays, Agnelli often wore textured or checked suits, using individual or quirky details like a skewed tie to add depth while maintaining the look’s effortless sprezzatura quality.
To recreate the style and look of Giovanni Agnelli, book an appointment at a Knot Standard showroom today.
