Why a Manoleté and never a pocket square?

 

LEGEND

Manoleté, a young Spanish bullfighter whose fast rise to fame throughout his 20's, became known as one of the world's best bullfighters of all time. You don't have to know much about bullfighting to recognize the style he influenced still used today.

First, the bravery to stand very still with both feet together while the bull passes inches away from the matador's body. Not to mention the skill it takes to remain in the exact spot for a complete series (four to fives passes). The eloquent movement of his cape commanded the bulls and enchanted audiences all over Spain. The crowd always wanted more, so he gave the crowd more.

In Linares, Spain on August 29th, 1947, Manoleté was gored in the leg by the bull, Islero. During that final pass, both matador and bull gave fatal wounds to one another. Wounded and fighting for his life in the infirmary, Manoleté sat up and said, 

"Are my eyes open? I can't see!"

Then laid back down and took his last breath. In this moment, a young 30 year old matador instantly became a legend.

We made sure the colors are rich and serve like the matador's cape and suit. The trim around the edge of the Manoleté is an offset color that symbolizes the arena. You will notice the matching, "Charging Toro" in the upper left corner. We made it discrete enough so it doesn't scream a logo, but visible enough to remind you (when looking down, pick your head back up) to face your bull or opposition. You are the matador.

Wear or wave your cape how ever you want to. Ideally, we created this to wear in your suit front breast pocket (to guard your heart), but everyone has created new ways to wear it to their liking, and we love it!  

When learning the story of Manoleté, it was his last words that brought inspiration and connection to a product that we believe so much in. 

"Are my eyes open? I can't see!"

In reality, if anything has taught us all this year, the bull can charge at any time. Take a moment to reset, wipe your lenses, and get a clearer view of your vision. We hope you pursue your dreams not only with clear vision, but with focus. This is how we continue the legacy of such a great man. For this reason is why we can't call this a pocket square nor a cleaning cloth. It represents so much more.