WHEN I MET San Geraldo in 1981 he shopped at a place called Louis (pronounced Louie's) Boston. San Geraldo sat in an arm chair enjoying wine and grapes while his personal sales person brought clothes to him for inspection. Louis' catalogs did not include prices. If you had to ask the price, you couldn't afford it.
San Geraldo hadn't shopped at Louis for a very long time before it finally closed in 2015 after 86 years in business. His style, and budget, had changed. Maybe they couldn't make it without him.
The photos? There were flies this morning at the chiringuito (beach bar). Oh, and he didn't get that "hat" at Louis. This must be love.
CUANDO CONOCÍ A San Geraldo en 1981, él compraba en una tienda llamada Louis en Boston. San Geraldo estaba sentado en un sillón disfrutando de vino y uvas, mientras que su comprador personal le traía ropa para su inspección. Los catálogos de Luis no incluían los precios. Si tuvieras que preguntar el precio, no podrías costearlo.
San Geraldo no había comprado en Louis durante mucho tiempo hasta que finalmente se cerró en 2015, después de 86 años en el negocio. Su estilo, y su presupuesto, habían cambiado. Tal vez simplemente no podrían hacerlo sin él.
¿Las fotos? Había moscas esta mañana en el chiringuito. Oh, y no le consiguió ese "sombrero" de Louis. Esto debe ser amor.
Is that an IKEA “hat”? I think I recognize it.
ReplyDeleteJudy,
DeleteWell, you clearly know your high-end designers. Yes, it’s IKEA. We proununce it Eee-KAY-ah. I bought Jerry more than a dozen of those hats... without even asking the price (I didn’t have to; the four-packs were clearly marked € 2,50.)
And we pronounce it tee-kay-AH. Vive la différence !
DeleteDamned typo. eee-kay-AH.
DeleteWalt the Fourth,
DeleteI figured. Although I thought it might be like Spanish. To Spanish speakers English words for example that begin with a “w” are pronounced as if they begin with “gw,” i.e., witch is pronounced gwitch. Maybe French changes “I” to “t” in Swedish names.
Jim and I took my Mom to Louis' in 1991 of course wide eyed because of the $$. I tried a leather jacket on to find out later it was $2000 ! Just a mere $2000! It was fun wandering the floors.
ReplyDeleteNow I need a new kerchief for my brow.Thanks for the eminder Jerry!
Winks!
Ron,
DeleteJerry was partying one night and bought a reversible sheepskin and canvas overcoat... before I met him. It was stunning. Really warm Weighed a ton. It was on sale I think because it wouldn’t fit anyone but Jerry with his long arms... the sleeves were even too long for him!
Any word on the FB issue!?
DeleteLove those pictures, too funny with the napkin on his head another bold fashion statement.
ReplyDeleteLaurent,
DeleteThat’s an IKEA dishtowel, one of many. Hs a trend setter.
the napkin matches the shirt...
ReplyDeleteAnne mari,
DeletePurely by accident. the IKEA dish towels only came in two colors. But this one even matched the chiringuito chairs and base tablecloths!
He can really rock a dish towel!
ReplyDeleteBob,
DeleteI know. It looks so weird when I do it. Wel.. um...
He's so cute! He needs a shirt with a loud clashing pattern to fit in around there.
ReplyDeleteDeedles,
DeleteHe can carry off a really bold, brash shirt. But he can’t leave the house in mismatched plaid shorts!
Such a sweetie, no matter where he shops.
ReplyDeleteWilma,
DeleteI like him better now.
I remember Louie's very well. One of the best and finest haberdasher's men's shop around. Elegant, renowned service, and quality goods. Filled with earthly delights. The days of those kinds of shop are gone sadly. It's getting hard to find a good place to shop anymore. but if they were still around, I bet they'd have a new trend and sell lovley head cloths for San Geraldo.
ReplyDeleteMaddie,
DeleteLouis Tea Towels for Tea Totalers!
Sad but hope all those been there find happiness
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Love the fabulous "Hat".
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip and badger
Parsnip,
DeleteFour for €2,50. A bargain!
And now he wears towels on his head.
ReplyDeleteAdam,
DeleteOh how the mighty have fallen.
You never know when you'll have to dry a plate.
ReplyDeleteOr a pate. ;)
DeleteWalt the Fourth,
DeleteWell I’ve never seen his highness use one on a plate!