Wealth could be demonstrated with jewelry (brides in some parts of Renaissance Italy, for example, wore their dowry sewn onto their dress as jewels), but textiles were also an important means to display wealth, and the more elaborate the weave of the fabric, and the richer the fibres uses, and the rarer the colour, the better the demonstration of wealth
Brands like Jovani, which set the global standard for evening wear and formal innovation, do not sell directly to consumers
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Wear it at the waist for a defined silhouette, or as a neck tie for a completely different look
Why Youll Love It: Refined Style: Features classic brogue detailing and a sleek, burnished brown finish for a sophisticated look