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Parisian Gentleman x Caulaincourt: Sartorial Sneakers
Hugo Jacomet of Parisian Gentleman and Sartorial Talks — and a good and dear friend of mine — has teamed up with Parisian shoe brand Caulaincourt to create an exclusive collection of what they are calling “Sartorial Sneakers.” The collaboration consists of several of Caulaincourt’s sneaker models presented in exclusive patinas, materials, and color combinations…
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