Veterans of Style: 10 Well-Dressed Fashion Industry Gents

Ten men whose style you probably already aspire to, but never really knew who they were.

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Toni Tanfani

Occupation: Buyer/Owner of Gisa 

Toni Tanfani has mastered the balance of dressing up and looking comfortable. Hardly ever seen in a tie, his laid back style conveys a sense of ease but also that he's the type of man you'd take seriously when it's time to talk business. His shop in Ancona, Italy is the type of classy place you can cop European designer brands like Moncler, Givenchy, and Balenciaga alongside American mainstays like Ralph Lauren and Marc by Marc Jacobs.

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Doug Bihlmaier

Occupation: Head of Ralph Lauren Vintage

Love RRL? You have this man to thank. Even The Sartorialist had no idea that Doug Bihlmaier was responsible for the nostalgic, workwear feel of many of Ralph Lauren's facades and RRL line, because at first glance, he either comes off as an eccentric artist, or... an unemployed bum. Regardless, Bihlmaier's actually been an integral part of the Ralph Lauren team since the 1980s, starting out as one of the first stylists, developing looks for ad campaigns and stores. Now he gets to travel the world and look for the coolest old items to decorate the stores.

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Hirofumi Kurino

Occupation: Co-Founder, United Arrows 

Founded in 1989, United Arrows is a Japanese retailer that sells everything from streetwear-friendly graphic tees to well-cut suits that will have diehard menswear fans foaming at the mouth. One of the figures integral to the company's growth is Hirofumi Kurino, respectfully called Mr. Kurino. One of the faces in The Sartorialist's "Lunch For 25" editorial, his  Warholian white hair and crisp style have made him a fixture among the street style set.

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Robert Rabensteiner

Occupation: Fashion Editor, L'Uomo Vogue

Known for his floppy trilby hat and bushy beard, Robert Rabensteiner is easily one of the most recognizable faces from blogs like The Sartorialist. A front row fixture at numerous menswear shows, he somehow manages to wear a lot of nice clothes in a rugged manner. Maybe it's the beard? Whatever it is, it's plain to see he's mastered the art of sprezzatura — which, to sum it up, is an Italian word for looking artfully rumpled.

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Ignacio Quiles

Occupation: Co-Proprietor, QP & Monty

Ignacio Quiles has a perfect grasp of personal style. The way he dresses himself is unique but not too out there, and he's really the only person you can imagine wearing it. You can catch him in action at Brooklyn's Artists & Fleas each weekend, selling vintage wares at his QP & Monty booth, which he runs with business partner Pamela Moore. Given his great style and knowledge of classic pieces, you might even be able to get some great advice on how to wear something you buy from him.

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Lino Ieluzzi

Occupation: Owner, Al Bazar

Al Bazar is one of Milan's best men's shops, in business for over 30 years, owner Lino Ieluzzi claims that "style is not fashion, it's something we have inside." Given the way he dresses himself, we're willing to take him at his word. His style could be described as a mixture of Robert Redford and Ralph Lauren, with just enough Italian flair thrown in to keep things interesting. Another one of the faces featured prominently on The Sartorialist, it's easy to see why Scott Schuman keeps flicking him up: the man is pretty photogenic.

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Wanny Antonio di Filippo

Occupation: President and CEO, Il Bisonte

The man affectionately called "Crisp Kringle" by many a teenage tumblr addict, Wanny di Filippo is actually the man behind one of Florence's revered leather goods manufacturers, Il Bisonte. Don't believe us? Check out this New York Magazine article from 1988. His SoHo store remains in operation to this day, and is a steady source for quality, understated leather products — don't get it twisted though, good stuff has its price. As far as his style goes, he's very easy to notice, as he has a penchant for patterns, bright colors, and of course, his Santa-like beard. Chances are though, given how long he's been in the game, it's not so much to keep up with the young kids as much as he genuinely does not care what the blogosphere has to say about him.

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Yasuto Kamoshita

Occupation: Creative Director, United Arrows 

As the Creative Director for United Arrows, Yasuto Kamoshita has a lot on his plate. For a look at his typical day, and the kind of luxury shit he packs with him, peep this video by Lee Hyun and get a taste of what wealth is. His impeccable style is rooted in American classics: wide ties, tassel loafers, soft-shouldered suits. He can even rock Thom Browne, like the picture above, and make the shrunken proportions seem like a normal, everyday suit.

Still, Kamoshita is a prime example of a guy who knows the rules well enough to break them, his seemingly few sartorial missteps are effortless enough to not appear completely calculated, things like an uneven tie, socks that make a statement, and uncommon patterned blazers help break up the monotony. He takes cues like this into his own line for United Arrows, Camoshita.

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Simone Righi

Occupation: Proprietor, Tie Your Tie

Simone Righi is the man behind one of Florence's best shops, Tie Your Tie. He's the perfect example of how to age gracefully, and also one in how to pick the right personal uniform. Mr. Righi's getup often consists of unstructured blazers and the occasional pleated pant. He's also been known to rock a lot of scarves in a variety of solids and patterns, as his numerous street style shots will attest. This also carries over into how he styles many of the outfits in his shop. A man of many talents, Righi paints as well. Not only can his artwork be seen inside Tie Your Tie, he also had an exhibit in Tokyo.

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