L.B.M. 1911: the unstructured blazers by Lubiam

woodymakeup October 21, 2022

Deconstructed double-breasted blazer by Lubiam L.B.M 1911: the one Belgian Dandy fell in love with.

When I first layed eyes on the deconstructed blazers of Lubiam, I was immediately sold. What pieces of art. What elegent jackets they were ! Belgian Dandy, being a fan of blazers was flabbergasted when he saw these magnificent items that can make or break an outfit.

Minimally structured, yet expertly made. The jackets are stitched together with undyed cloth and then garment-dyed to create distinct shades.

Belgian Dandy: dyed blazers by Lubiam LBM 1911

Celebrating its centennial this year. Founded in 1911 by Luigi Bianchi
Known for it’s soft shouldered sports coats under the L.B.M. 1911 label. It’s all about deconstructing the blazer as much as possible. Dressed down tailoring at his best.
For SS 2012, unstructured sport-coats are unstoppable. (get yours quickly!!)
Casually undressing sport-coats and blazers for every day wear. And yes, even double-breasted ones.
Looking casual, yet being dressed if need, they expose sheer workmanship and the finest Italian tailoring.
The company Lubiam has 3 lines: ‘Luigi Bianchi Mantova’, named after the founder of the brand, and meant for the business look. Next to that we have the ‘L.B.M. 1911′ line, the well-known ‘sportive’ vintage line, and at last the more ceremonial line ‘Lubiam 1911 Ceremonia’.

As every itself respecting brand they put great respect to their roots. Luigi Mantova opened his shop in 1911 in Mantova (look under the map and find it under Verona). At that time a ladies and gents collection. Even tailor made dresses belonged to the collection. In the lat 1920’s, Luigi decided to focus on men’s dress, which lead to a great success, starting a factory which employed about 500 people. In 1939 thyey introduces the name ‘Lubiam’. An acronym of LUigi BIanchi Mantova, remembering the origins of the brand.

Now they offer a made-to-measure service that offers a bespoke service in 10 (!) days.
The (rich) Chinese have the discovererd the Lubiam brand as well, buying about 300.000 pieces a year there.
Simplicity looking good: that’s the credo of the brand, and they succeed. The Neapolitan styled, classic Luigi Bianchi Mantova jackets and blazers.