Showing posts with label Blue jeans. Show all posts
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Friday, July 11, 2025

The Italian men’s elegance fashion code: The power of blue jeans & brown shoes

 

Blue jeans and brown shoes

The combination of blue jeans and brown shoes is amazing and attractive.


It is often said, if you go to Rome, you should follow what the Romans do. I don’t doubt this statement because, in addition to the custom of enjoying their delectable cuisine, whether you are a visitor or a tourist, you will adore and fall in love with the sophisticated fashion world of the Italians.  

 

I firmly feel that the Italians are at the forefront of contemporary fashion, Italian style. Since I've lived in Rome for a number of years, I've been in awe of Italian men's fashion. It wasn't until I was in Italy that I discovered how appealing it was for men to wear fashionable jeans with brown shoes.

 

Since brown shoes and blue jeans go so well together, you will never see an Italian wearing blue jeans with black shoes. All fashion reviewers stand silently in awe of the men's appearance. It is astounding how the Italians skillfully use the newest styles to convey a sense of casual attractiveness.

 

In a variety of conditions, the contemporary Italian style looks great. Since blue jeans and brown shoes are such a lovely combination, I must admit that I have hated wearing jeans with no other than brown shoes, and I am not surprised to see many non-Italian gentlemen worldwide, are dressing like Italians.

 

The sophistication of Italian men's attire not only makes them handsome and gentlemanly, but it also gives them a great deal of self-confidence. Everything they do reflects this inner confidence because in the fashion world, the Italians are never shy. Their posture, speech, facial expressions, gestures, and mannerisms reveal it.

 

You can see Italian guys wearing designer blue jeans and brown shoes on the streets of Rome, Naples, Milan, or any other Italian city. This combination not only looks great, but it also has a chic Italian fashion secret code that makes their girls fall in love.

Thursday, December 02, 2004

THE EXOTIC PERFORMANCE OF LUCKY DUBE


The Great Lucky Dube


The Great Lucky Dube


The fully air-conditioned bus carrying Lucky Dube, the famous South African-born reggae star, his manager, Mr. David Jacobs, and the entire musical group arrived at the premises of the festival at Linkeroever-Antwerp. 



There was another group playing on stage, and Lucky had to perform with them. He arrived on time. He sat in the bus for about thirty minutes, and suddenly he came down in a grey leather cap, covering his dreadlocks, a pair of blue jeans, and black shoes.

He went straight to the makeshift cafeteria and asked for some hot water. They couldn't provide him. He was directed to the next place. There, he had one for his tea. I followed him humbly and said, "Sir, I have an appointment to interview you." 

"Who did you ask for the interview?" Asked Lucky Dube, "Els please," I responded. Lucky identified the name immediately as the lady who has the program of all the artists who are performing at the festival on July 4th. "I will interview performing," Said Lucky. He went back into the bus.

I stood at the back of the stage for about thirty minutes, and Lucky came out again. This time, he has a different attire on, signifying that it is time to go and do what he likes best, to put up a musical show. 

In a long-sleeved light cotton black shirt and the same kind of material for the trousers, I followed him as he walked towards the platform. Lucky didn't walk straight to the platform. He grabbed one of the iron bars of the platform, holding it close to it and moving his body in gymnastic movements.

During the short period, Lucky did that, my instinct told me that he was praying before going on stage. He did it in a way that nobody could see or barely understand what he was doing. As he climbed up the stage, a thunderous scream of love, devotion, and happiness greeted him. 

He grabbed the microphone, and serious reggae business started. Lucky's Peter Tosh-style voice was like a magnet pulling everyone behind the stage to dance.



Lucky Dube Live -War and crime


He sang a couple of his old songs like "Money money money" taken from the album "Soul Taker," But things went differently when he sang "One people different colours." 

The people were filled with mixed feelings of sadness and joy. I saw some weeping, swinging their hands in the air. Some carry bands with bold inscriptions, "Lucky We Love You." "Lucky Dube, welcome to Antwerpen," etc. I have never seen this anywhere before.

Get a copy of 'The Passion Of Reggae And African Music' to know more about this great musician who was brutally killed because of his car. 
https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Reggae-African-Music-ebook/dp/B013L9A1JQ?