Twenty Looks, Twenty Years

Michael Andrews Bespoke × Dormeuil

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For twenty years, Michael Andrews Bespoke has helped define custom suits in NYC through relationships — with our clients, our craftspeople, our partners, and the mills whose cloth gives our work its foundation.

To mark our twentieth anniversary, we partnered with Dormeuil to create 20 for 20: twenty looks in Dormeuil cloth, worn by twenty individuals who represent the relationships, creativity, and community that have shaped Michael Andrews Bespoke—and continue to shape where we’re going.

Photographed across New York, London, and Florence, the collection debuted during Pitti Uomo 110, celebrating not only twenty years of Michael Andrews Bespoke, but also the enduring partnership with Dormeuil that has helped define our journey.

Look No. 01: The Navy Suit with Brian Sacawa in Dormeuil Amadeus

Not just another navy suit. This is the navy suit.

A navy suit is the foundation of a well-built wardrobe. Simple in concept but difficult to perfect, it needs to work across occasions, pair easily with other pieces, and look as relevant years from now as it does today. This is that suit.

Of all the navy swatches from all the mills around the world, it is this particular cloth that our stylists have reached for more than any other over the past two decades. It’s sturdy enough for everyday office wear, polished enough for important occasions, and versatile enough to serve as the foundation of a serious wardrobe.

For Brian Sacawa, the choice feels especially appropriate. As the founder of He Spoke Style and one of the earliest voices to bring classic menswear into the digital era, Brian has built his reputation on simplicity, consistency, and longevity rather than novelty. Like the cloth itself, his style is timeless.

Twenty years on, it remains the suit against which others are measured.

Look No. 02: The Ambassador with Austin Pollak in Dormeuil Amadeus

A special relationship.

Every brand has a face, and Austin Pollak has long been one of the most recognizable faces of Michael Andrews Bespoke, helping bring the brand’s vision of classic style and modern tailoring to life.

An American living in London, Austin represents a natural connection between two cities that have helped shape MAB’s story. His presence reflects MAB’s special relationship with Dormeuil, whose Mayfair showroom has welcomed MAB clients during the brand’s London trunk shows.

As one of MAB’s standard bearers, Austin is also wearing Dormeuil’s iconic Amadeus. This midnight green herringbone three-piece shows how a great suit can make a statement without making a fuss.

Some people wear the brand. Others help define how it is seen.

Looks No. 03 & 04: Madison Avenue with Steve Gonzalez and Julian Piket in Dormeuil Madison Avenue

The right place. The right time.

Some stories seem destined to tell themselves.

Inspired by the energy, ambition, and elegance of one of New York’s most iconic thoroughfares, Dormeuil’s Madison Avenue collection was created as a tribute to the city that never stands still. Woven from Super 130’s merino wool, it reflects a distinctly modern approach to tailoring: fluid, comfortable, and refined.

Photographed on Madison Avenue, just outside MAB’s new Midtown studio, Steve Gonzalez and  Julian Piket embody that same spirit. As Michael Andrews Bespoke begins its next chapter just steps away from the avenue that inspired the cloth, place and purpose come together in a way that feels remarkably fitting.

For twenty years, New York City has shaped the story of MAB. Just off Madison Avenue, at 9 East 53rd Street, MAB’s next chapter begins.

Look No. 05: The Steward with Domenico Colella in Dormeuil 15.7 at The St. Regis Florence

An icon in good hands.

Few cities understand the balance between preservation and progress quite like Florence. Surrounded by centuries of artistry, craftsmanship, and culture, excellence is not simply admired. It is expected.

As General Manager of The St. Regis Florence, Domenico Colella serves as steward of one of the city’s most celebrated institutions. Like Dormeuil and Michael Andrews Bespoke, the hotel’s strength rests not on tradition alone, but on its ability to carry that tradition forward with relevance, discipline, and care.

That same balance is reflected in Dormeuil’s 15.7. Refined, distinctive, and uncompromising in its standards, it is a cloth for those who understand that true luxury is never static. In the right hands, it keeps moving forward.

Look No. 06: Le Smoking | Lo Smoking with Giulia Guidi in Dormeuil Super Brio

Homage to an icon.

In 1966, Yves Saint Laurent challenged convention with Le Smoking, a tuxedo that redefined the boundaries of eveningwear and became one of fashion’s most enduring statements. The cloth he chose came from Dormeuil.

Nearly six decades later, its influence remains unmistakable. Photographed at The St. Regis Florence, Giulia Guidi offers a contemporary interpretation of that original spirit: confident, elegant, and entirely her own.

Here, Le Smoking becomes Lo Smoking. Not a replica, but an homage. A reminder that the most enduring icons are not preserved behind glass, but reinterpreted by each generation that encounters them.

Like the garment that inspired it, Dormeuil’s Super Brio balances tradition with modernity, proving that true style evolves while remaining unmistakably true to itself.

Look No. 07: The Florentine with Franco Mazzetti in Dormeuil 15.7

Elegance without effort.

Luxury is often mistaken for complexity. In reality, the highest expressions of style tend to feel remarkably simple.

Franco Mazzetti embodies that principle. Whether working as a style consultant, stepping in front of the camera, or simply enjoying a moment in the Mediterranean sun, his approach to dressing is defined by ease rather than performance.

That same spirit is reflected in Dormeuil’s 15.7. Woven from some of the world’s finest fibers, it possesses a softness, drape, and refinement that reveal themselves gradually. In a black-and-white glen check with a subtle lavender overcheck, the cloth delivers presence without excess and distinction without display.

Like true elegance itself, it appears unforced.

Look No. 08: The Tastemaker with Guillaume Bo in Dormeuil Naturals

Men need more style.

Some people follow trends. Others help shape them.

For Guillaume Bo, style is more than a personal pursuit. It is a philosophy. A longtime advocate for dressing with intention, he has built his reputation around a simple belief: men need more style, not for the sake of appearance, but for what it communicates about confidence, self-respect, and how one chooses to engage with the world.

Guillaume embodies that conviction with ease. Every element is considered, yet nothing feels forced. The result is not a look, but a point of view.

The tastemaker’s role is not to tell people what to wear. It is to inspire.

Look No. 09: The Authority with Fabio Attanasio in Dormeuil Barathea

An expert’s choice.

Of all the dinner jackets, from all the films, from all the years gone by, one remains the reference.

Inspired by Humphrey Bogart’s iconic ivory dinner jacket in Casablanca, Fabio Attanasio‘s interpretation is less costume than conversation, a dialogue between past and present, knowledge and instinct.

As one of the foremost authorities on classic menswear, Fabio Attanasio understands that true style is rarely about novelty. It is about knowing which ideas deserve to endure.

Of all the cloths, from all the mills, in all the world, he chose Dormeuil’s Barathea.

Here’s looking at you, kid.

Look No. 10: The Curator with Karl-Edwin Guerre in Dormeuil Naturals

Style begins with perspective.

Great style is rarely invented from scratch. It is assembled, refined, edited, and collected over time. For years, Karl-Edwin Guerre has built a reputation on knowing what deserves attention. Through No Chaser, behind the camera, and within the broader world of menswear, he has developed an eye for authenticity, individuality, and enduring style, qualities that cannot be manufactured and are often overlooked.

Photographed in Washington Square Park, Guerre appears less concerned with being seen than with seeing. The distinction matters. Like all great curators, his gift lies not in creating everything himself, but in recognizing what is worth preserving, sharing, and celebrating. Original style, after all, begins with perspective.

Look No. 11: The Self Portrait with Peter Zottolo in Dormeuil Celebration

A study in reflection.

Menswear has no shortage of rules, opinions, and self-appointed experts.

Peter Zottolo has spent years immersed in the world of classic style as a writer, editor, podcaster, and one of its most thoughtful voices. Yet what makes him particularly compelling is not how seriously he takes clothing, but how seriously he refuses to take himself.

Clothed in a bold paisley velvet dinner jacket from Dormeuil’s Celebration collection, Peter reminds us that elegance and enjoyment are not opposing ideas. The best-dressed people rarely treat style as a performance. They treat it as a form of self-expression.

Surrounded by mirrors, these self-portraits offer a fitting reminder that great style begins with self-awareness, but it should also leave room for a sense of humor.

After all, if you can’t have a little fun, what’s the point?

Look No. 12: The Non-Ingénue with Brit Bones in Dormeuil Pashmina

Just be yourself.

Style becomes far more interesting the moment it stops trying to meet someone else’s expectations.

For Brit Bones, that means embracing a point of view entirely her own. While many might expect a woman’s suit to be fitted, structured, and overtly feminine, Brit has never been particularly interested in convention. A self-described tomboy, she understands that confidence comes not from following a formula, but from dressing in a way that feels authentic.

That philosophy is reflected in her choice of Dormeuil’s Pashmina collection. Lightweight, fluid, and quietly elegant, the grey herringbone feels entirely at ease, much like the woman wearing it.

The sexiest thing you can do is be yourself. Everything else follows.

Look No. 13: In Focus with Derrick Brownie in Dormeuil Imperial Jade

Blurring the lines between everyday and extraordinary.

Most people pass through New York City unnoticed. While some blend in, others bring the world around them into sharper focus.

Photographed on a downtown platform as a train rushes past, Derrick Brownie stands apart amid the daily rhythm of the city. The contrast feels fitting. His approach to style is neither performative nor reserved for special occasions. It is simply part of how he moves through the world.

That same balance defines Dormeuil’s Imperial Jade. Crafted from ultra-fine wool and jade gemstones, it reveals subtleties rarely found in a cloth, rewarding those willing to look a little closer.

In the space between the everyday and the extraordinary, Derrick Brownie remains firmly in focus.

Look No. 14: The Journey with Oneil Gardner in Dormeuil Tonik

From the studio to the city.

Every bespoke garment begins the same way: with a conversation, a fitting, and a shared vision of what it might become.

Photographed during his final fitting, Oneil Gardner offers a rare glimpse into the relationship at the heart of custom tailoring. Measurements are refined, details are adjusted, and ideas take shape. What emerges is more than a garment. It is a collaboration between cloth, craftsman, and client.

That spirit extends beyond the fitting room itself. When discussing the finishing touches for the look, Oneil and the MAB team found common ground in a tie created by their mutual friend, Stefano Cau, a small but meaningful reminder that the world of craftsmanship is often built through shared relationships as much as shared taste.

That same sense of continuity is reflected in Dormeuil’s Tonik, a cloth celebrated for its resilience, character, and enduring appeal. The fitting room is where the journey begins. The city is where the story unfolds.

Look No. 15: The Creator with Rikesh Chauhan in Dormeuil Celebration

Defying convention.

The most interesting people rarely fit neatly into a single box.

Editor, storyteller, musician, photographer, journalist, creator, Rikesh Chauhan has built a career at the intersection of disciplines, drawing inspiration from each while remaining defined by none. That refusal to be categorized is not a contradiction. It is the source of his creativity.

Over the years, Rikesh has helped document some of Michael Andrews Bespoke’s most memorable moments, capturing the people, stories, and relationships that have shaped the brand. More often than not, he is the one behind the lens.

This time, the lens is pointed back at him.

The same spirit that defines his work is reflected in his approach to style. Classic black tie provides the foundation, but the interpretation is entirely his own. The result feels less like adherence to a dress code and more like an expression of identity.

Some people choose a lane. Others create their own.

Look No. 16: The Advocate with Dan Hakimi in Dormeuil Tonik Wool

Making the case.

Sometimes the most interesting conversations start with something small.

For Dan Hakimi, that something was a throwaway line from Seinfeld: “The second button literally makes or breaks the shirt.” What began as a joke eventually became the inspiration for The Second Button, his platform dedicated to the enduring appeal of classic menswear.

Here, seeing his finished bespoke suit for the first time, Dan embodies the very thing he has spent years advocating for. Not pretension, but the confidence that comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin. An appreciation for craftsmanship. The satisfaction of getting it right. The simple pleasure of liking what you see in the mirror.

The second button may not actually make or break the shirt. But we’re enjoying the conversation.

Looks No. 17 & 18: The Duet with Damien and Corinne Broderick in Dormeuil 4 Elements

Two voices, one story.

Creativity takes many forms.

For Damien and Corinne, it has become a way of life. Though their pursuits differ, both have built lives around creating, whether through storytelling, advocacy, music, community, or the countless ways ideas can be brought into the world.

Their choice of Dormeuil’s 4 Elements feels particularly fitting. By combining wool and linen, the cloth achieves a balance of structure and ease, strength and lightness. Each quality is enhanced by the presence of the other.

The most compelling duets are not performed in unison.

They are built in harmony.

Look No. 19: The Trusted Hand with Cory Sylvester in Dormeuil Echo

Making it happen.

Every great partnership needs someone who can turn ideas into reality.

Since joining Michael Andrews Bespoke in 2012, Cory Sylvester has played a central role in shaping the experience that clients have come to expect from MAB. As partner and COO, he has helped transform vision into process, standards into service, and relationships into lasting trust.

Nowhere is that more evident than in MAB’s longstanding partnership with Dormeuil. Few people have championed the mill more passionately or introduced its cloths to more clients. For Cory, fabric has never been just a product. It is the foundation upon which every great garment, and every great client experience, is built.

Some people imagine what is possible. Others make it happen.

Look No. 20: The Founder with Michael Andrews in Dormeuil Amadeus

Building something better.

Michael Andrews Bespoke began with a simple frustration.

As a young attorney, Michael wore a suit every day. Yet despite trying tailor after tailor, he could never quite find what he was looking for. The fit wasn’t right. The experience wasn’t right. The result wasn’t right.

So he decided to build something better.

An engineer by training and a lawyer by trade, Michael approached menswear the same way he approached every challenge: with curiosity, rigor, and an unwillingness to accept “good enough.” What began as a personal pursuit led him to study tailoring and ultimately establish Michael Andrews Bespoke in 2006.

Twenty years later, that pursuit has grown into one of the world’s premier custom tailoring houses. The people featured throughout this book are its truest measure: not only clients, but friends, collaborators, partners, and members of a community brought together by a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, individuality, and the belief that details matter.

The pursuit continues. Because building something better is never finished.

The collaboration, in brief

What is Twenty Looks, Twenty Years? It is the 20th-anniversary lookbook from Michael Andrews Bespoke, a private edition created with Dormeuil and built around twenty looks made from twenty Dormeuil cloths.

Who is Dormeuil? Founded in Paris in 1842, Dormeuil is one of the world’s defining cloth houses and has supplied the fabric behind Michael Andrews Bespoke garments for two decades.

Where and when was it revealed? At The St. Regis Florence, during Pitti Uomo in June 2026.

Who is featured? Twenty members of the Michael Andrews Bespoke community, including menswear writers and editors, photographers, creative directors, hoteliers, the brand’s own team, and friends of the house.

The book is a private edition, made with Dormeuil and revealed in Florence. You can read the flipbook in full.

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