Sprezzatura, as defined by the Zingarelli dictionary (the Italian version of Merriam-Webster) is: studied carelessness. Honestly, if it had a synonym it would be Eurotrash. Recently, fashion vernacular has adopted sprezzatura, or sprezz, to describe a dapper gentleman who looks like he’s in front of the Pitti at any given time. He’s cool, nonchalant and impeccably well-dressed without evidence of any effort put into his outfit other than enviable brilliance.
One token accoutrement of the Sprezzatura man are his socks. A pop of colour, pattern and sexiness goes a long way around the ankles. I find ankles to be one of the most attractive parts of the male body (am I weird?), but gimme a great pair of shoes, some ankle flash, and I’m yours. Besides, it’s definitely a way of showcasing individual personality without pushing an outfit beyond the limits of Pagliaccio.
So, if you’re a guy with a proclivity for ankle swag and sprezzatura you could win 12 pairs of dapper socks from Toronto-based online boutique, Socking Behaviour. These guys specialize in helping every guy find their personal style by starting from the bottom – socks! All you have to do to win is:
1. Like Socking Behaviour’s FB Page and Whatever Eurotrash.
2. Post a picture of your style to Socking Behaviour’s wall tagging my blog, Whatever Eurotrash.
3. Most likes win 12 pairs of socks.
For more info, visit the Socking Behaviour website.
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