Lavish parties like the ones thrown by Charles de Beistegui during his s Venetian ball at the Palazzo Labia seem long-forgotten and part of a forlorn past. Most other soirees pale in comparison with the half billion francs spent by Beistegui for his folly.
For garment-lovers like us, we must admit, such occasions to dress at the highest level of formality are less and less evident. Count on countries with royal families to preserve the occasion of grand soiree—with Great Britain at the forefront and unsuspecting countries such as Serbia with hosts Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia and event founder Aleksandar Djordjevic.
While one rarely hears from Belgrade as a destination location, the country is a blossoming and charming Central European capital with a rich cultural heritage. Aleksandar defines himself as a lover of beautiful things and I had the occasion to share my passion for tailored suits, Zenith watches and classic cars with him, over a glass of Martell Cordon Bleu. Standing in the house of a royal family where Marshall Titto famously entertained Elisabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren felt, I must admit, a little bit esoteric.
Beautifully made garments by Liverano and bespoke shoes by Stefano Bemer were on display, competing with Zenith watches and grooming products from Antica Barbiera Colla. Extended shoulders with dartless jacket fronts—the signature of Signore Liverano intrigued even the most dedicated connoisseur of tailoring.
Liverano proudly belongs to the later school of thought and will have the final word when it comes to preserving his particular tailoring style.
