There has to be a reflection on the idea of masculinity.
I think its time now to join the fight with women, for real respect and equality.
I want to give men a new grace and gentleness, he said.

His solution came from applying the secret haute couture weapon thats at the heart of the house of Valentino.
Made-to-measure tailoring is a sort of men-only club.
Its far away from womens couture.

I wanted to meld the two together, he said.
The suits are really soft as cardigans, Piccioli observed.
Its a long way from the classic presidents double-breasted power suit.






















