Keeping it Classic in Bergamo
On our way to Milan, we planned a stop in Bergamo — and three exceptionally travel-friendly suits accompanied us on the journey, all debuting in this year’s Early Spring collection.
Twice a year we pack our bags, leave Katowice for a few days, and head to Milano Unica — one of the largest, if not the largest, fabric trade fairs in Europe. We meet with mill representatives, review new fabric collections, and make preliminary selections of colours and patterns for upcoming releases… but that’s not today’s story. Although business was the purpose of our Italian trip, this time we want to show you the results of the hours spent outside the exhibition halls. What we saw and discussed there will only become visible to you in several months’ time.
The trade-fair context still matters, though — because the simple fact that one is expected to look sharp at such events directly influenced what went into our travel bags.
While it’s not Pitti Uomo, and the corridors of Fieramilano are not the courtyard of the Fortezza da Basso, a certain dress code is still expected. We — and the people we meet — represent an industry built around good clothing and visual standards. In that environment, a tie and suit (or at the very least a tailored jacket) are still the norm.
And if we pack a suit for travel, we expect it to look good straight out of the suitcase, without pressing or special effort. That made this trip the perfect real-world test for our Early Spring suits, all made from wrinkle-resistant 4-ply wool by Lanificio Rogna.
“4-ply” means each yarn is made from four individual yarns, twisted together — each thread in the basket weave is therefore thicker and more elastic, helping the fabric spring back into shape. This allows for a higher fabric weight combined with an open weave structure, resulting in a cloth that is breathable, comfortable, and genuinely year-round.
Returning to the trade-fair setting — visually, the halls themselves are hardly inspiring; this was out of the question. Milan, charming as it is and thoroughly explored by us over the years, remains crowded and highly touristic. Add to that the citywide preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games, and it became clear we needed a different photo location.
So we took the opportunity to visit another beautiful Lombard city, one that often remains in the shadow of the regional capital.
Bergamo is one of those places that effortlessly suggests one photo backdrop after another. Picturesquely located at the foothills of the Alps, with its historic upper town set on a hill and the lower city spreading below — much of it built during the first three decades of the 20th century.
Some of you may recognize the name from the nearby airport served by some airlines, often marketed as “Milan–Bergamo.” In our opinion, that label is somewhat unfair — because the destination itself is well worth visiting in its own right, not merely as a gateway.
The local architecture, richly decorated with pale and reddish limestone, became the backdrop for what may be our most suit-focused shoot in a long time.
In surroundings like these, it’s a pleasure to return to the classics.
Tomek:
A taupe suit — an earth-tone shade.
The most subdued of the three, yet also the least obvious. Its strength lies in its subtlety: it balances between beige and grey, between cool and warm. It doesn’t dominate an outfit, but it defines it.
It pairs equally well with a black grenadine tie or a burnt madder print. We had been searching for this shade for a long time — until we finally found it at the Lanificio Rogna stand during one of the previous editions of Milano Unica. Or perhaps we’ve simply always been drawn to earth tones…
Tomek:
A brown pinstripe suit.
Brown is probably the most versatile and most frequently chosen colour within the Poszetka team. Perhaps it’s a matter of Slavic complexion — or simply the natural warmth of the shade that draws us to it.
One thing is certain: we abolished the no brown in town rule long ago. Adding a pinstripe makes the statement even clearer — confident, deliberate, and without compromise.
Tomek:
A Glen Check suit.
A proposal for those who don’t mind being noticed. If someone plans to draw attention on their wedding day, this is the bold choice.
The same applies in business settings. This is a suit with energy. With self-confidence built in.
We’ll soon tell you more about the concept behind the Early Spring 2026 collection and the precise role these suits play within it. For now, make sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter so you don’t miss the official launch!
You’re also welcome to visit our Katowice showroom at Morcinka 23, where most of the new offer is already available.
See you soon.
