A good exemplar of how an apparent "gentleman" can be a weakling, a fool and even a fascist sympathiser. A true gentleman does not indulge in multiple affairs or put pleasure before duty. Style is nothing without substance; he was a vain, frivolous poppinjay. None of this is intended as a critique of your commentary or your videos, all of which are highly informative and much appreciated. All goes to show that a so called "commoner" can often be more of a gentleman than Royalty.
Recently picked up a pair of (very) green Turnbull & Asser Italian made moleskin trousers... they are superb quality. I have taken the leg width in a little, but require the services of a lady down the road to adjust the seat to suit me.... wish me luck ;)... I can see them looking excellent with the right loafers and a cream camp collar shirt with day cravat.
@@TheChapsGuide there's another good youtube channel here, tho, it is very american, but also has useful content.. :) ua-cam.com/video/yBdYxDlnB_g/v-deo.html&
I very much believe the cravat is cool from films like Edward Fox in 'The Day of the Jackal' and Pierce Brosnan in 'Golden Eye', I also appreciate how Daniel Craig in 'Skyfall' gave us a modern take, almost like a introductional way to wear cravat by using a cut down earth-tone wool scarf to get that cravat look without the bulk of a full scarf stuffed down your jumper.
Dear Ash, a question if I may. Given that you are a former serviceman, also with family members from the military- what do you think about the fact we take so many cues from a person with such sympathies for the Axis? I don't intend to set a cat amongst the pigeons, but this is an issue I've always pondered on and I would very much appreciate your views on the topic. As ever, many thanks.
The Duke had some very strange sensibilities and undoubtedly his abdication was a fortunate act of destiny for the continuance of the monarchy. A good argument against the system of hereditary monarchy indeed. I have added your question to a Q & A video I will be filming over the weekend for a future airing on my channel. I feel like this subject deserves more than just a few lines here. Keep an eye out for that one!
The Duke was a beautifully dressed man......his style will live on......his political views i will not mention on your channel out of respect for you...this is a style channel.... i saw a picture of the Duke wearing a short sleeve dress shirt with a tie...BRAVO!!!!!!
Oh he had numerous and unforgivable faults - faults that could have resulted in a hangman’s noose in another era. But he was an undeniably sharp dresser.
Very controversial figure without doubt. However, he is not alone among 20th century royals, not among mens style icons. I do think his contribution to modern mens style is undeniable.
The Duke of Windsor was a great style setter. His politics, however, were abhorrent. Quite cozy with the Nazis. Some recent historians have suggested that he was made Governor of Bermuda to make sure he did not somehow wind up in England during the war. There was enough evidence that they would have had to put him on trial for treason, and they did not want to do that. But, where would we be without the Windsor knot for ties?
A very stylish and original dresser,that was his only redeeming feature a treacherous vain,arrogant shallow man who gave up the throne because he could not have his own way.A king should be made of sterner stuff
Despite his suspect political views and the choice of "Simping" for broads who were way beneath his station and class, the former King Edward VIII, later to become the Duke of Windsor, is still considered by many to be a Men's Classic Style Phenomenon, even by today's standards! Even according to Men Style expert's like G. Bruce Boyer, "As Prince of Wales, he had been the brightest of the Bright Young Things". As a younger Man he had popularized many Classic Style elements still used today. Even "Mr. Elegance" himself, Fred Astaire, 🕺paid a compliment to the Dukes style, by copying items in his Wardrobe on several occasions, again according to G. Bruce Boyer. Also a lot of credit must also be given to the Duke's tailor, Frederick Scholte, who's genius in tailoring created the modern "Drape", which is still used in Men's suits today.👞👔 You can say what you want about the Duke, but you can't deny the fact that, that Man had style!✌
I agree, he has had a lot of bad press around his choice of partner and his political affiliations, but whatever you say, he changed the way that men dress all over the world and brought modernity and panache to men's wardrobes. Worthy of some praise in my mind!
He was a dreadful man who lead a life of unbelievable privilege, an Icon. He is to be despised not lauded as a stylish gentleman. A friend of the Nazis, do you think they looked like dapper chaps in their Hugo Boss designed uniforms?
Definitely, the Nazis were undeniably dapper, and still regarded as such, that was one of the main purposes of their uniforms. Plenty of mainstream videos on it. But I don't think anyone has ever said that you should aspire to the personal views of the Nazis, and I think we're all aware of their atrocities. Although you probably wouldn't be able to get away with wearing military gear out in public, they did look bloody good, which again is purposely done. I'd refrain from wearing any sort of Totenkopf lapel pins though!
1:36 Interesting to think about how much the world would be different if The Duke of Windsor would be remained King. None of the wars, none of the needless deaths in WW2, Russia defeated and strong European nations without slavery... Le Sigh.. .
No political agenda here, merely observational comments about the Duke’s impact upon mens style. His ideological outlook is beyond my preview in this video.
@@TheChapsGuide I quite like Putins choice of ties but I wouldn’t make a video about it. Let’s agree to differ in a chapish fashion, I like your channel.
What makes you think that a National Socialist could not be a Gentleman? ... A Gentleman is a Gentleman ... no matter what their political beliefs may be!
Hindsight is very 20/20. In the 1930s it wasn't as black and white to see who was going to be light and who was going to be dark in WW2. The previous war (and all previous wars that people alive could have referenced) saw simply enemy combatants going at it. One side won and one side lost. A lot of the info about the really dark stuff about what the Nazis were doing - especially in the later stages of the war - was just not so immediately and widely available to the public, and came out later as things were discovered. Information was nowhere near as widely available then as it is now, even to a Duke. That's right, even to a Duke.
Wot are you talking about wot a load of rubbish he was a Nazi ,he would have turned britain in a flash so him and his tart could have become king and queen , he was sent to the carrabian as a governer to get him out the way , and as Ash said he was a style icon ,he would have strutted around wearing a Nazi uniform for his friend Adolf !!!!!
A good exemplar of how an apparent "gentleman" can be a weakling, a fool and even a fascist sympathiser. A true gentleman does not indulge in multiple affairs or put pleasure before duty. Style is nothing without substance; he was a vain, frivolous poppinjay.
None of this is intended as a critique of your commentary or your videos, all of which are highly informative and much appreciated. All goes to show that a so called "commoner" can often be more of a gentleman than Royalty.
What a brilliant critique |
@@christinaburton2703 Thanks Christina!
"Well said" he was a Nazi and a traitor and should be given NO respect just as the queen mother did !
Agree completely
He is only a style icon if you don’t mind a slight case of Nazi enabling
This man might be the Beau Brummell of the 20th Century.
It was the Duke of Windsor who transitioned the Fedora from being a ladies hat to being the unisex item we know today.
Fascinating gentleman! Great video!
Thank you kindly
Very interesting video. Love your channel.
Thank you very much!
Recently picked up a pair of (very) green Turnbull & Asser Italian made moleskin trousers... they are superb quality. I have taken the leg width in a little, but require the services of a lady down the road to adjust the seat to suit me.... wish me luck ;)... I can see them looking excellent with the right loafers and a cream camp collar shirt with day cravat.
Soundslikea great score - I'm abig fan of T & A shirts. Just need a lottery win to allow me to get some bespoke shirts made.
Sounds smashing!
@@TheChapsGuide Yes, a couple of grand for a few shirts is beyond most people.
An amazing style icon for all time
This vid was one for the times. The Duke was way ahead of his time. Sprezzatura,,, I think not. Perhaps Dukeatura!.
brilliant video, learn something new everyday !
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TheChapsGuide there's another good youtube channel here, tho, it is very american, but also has useful content.. :)
ua-cam.com/video/yBdYxDlnB_g/v-deo.html&
I very much believe the cravat is cool from films like Edward Fox in 'The Day of the Jackal' and Pierce Brosnan in 'Golden Eye', I also appreciate how Daniel Craig in 'Skyfall' gave us a modern take, almost like a introductional way to wear cravat by using a cut down earth-tone wool scarf to get that cravat look without the bulk of a full scarf stuffed down your jumper.
Dear Ash, a question if I may. Given that you are a former serviceman, also with family members from the military- what do you think about the fact we take so many cues from a person with such sympathies for the Axis?
I don't intend to set a cat amongst the pigeons, but this is an issue I've always pondered on and I would very much appreciate your views on the topic.
As ever, many thanks.
The Duke had some very strange sensibilities and undoubtedly his abdication was a fortunate act of destiny for the continuance of the monarchy. A good argument against the system of hereditary monarchy indeed. I have added your question to a Q & A video I will be filming over the weekend for a future airing on my channel. I feel like this subject deserves more than just a few lines here. Keep an eye out for that one!
The Duke was a beautifully dressed man......his style will live on......his political views i will not mention on your channel out of respect for you...this is a style channel.... i saw a picture of the Duke wearing a short sleeve dress shirt with a tie...BRAVO!!!!!!
Oh he had numerous and unforgivable faults - faults that could have resulted in a hangman’s noose in another era. But he was an undeniably sharp dresser.
@@TheChapsGuide true statement
Thank you for your interesting overview about style and history and best wishes from Germany.
Glad you enjoyed it - Guten tag
@@TheChapsGuide Vielen Dank.
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very controversial figure without doubt. However, he is not alone among 20th century royals, not among mens style icons. I do think his contribution to modern mens style is undeniable.
I don't wear a navy blue suit. I wear a midnight blue suit. A color (I'm an American) popularized by E8
King George was very handsome when he was young;
Liked and appreciated the video, but I cannot and will not bring his politics into play.😊
Fast forward to 2023 this decision to give it all up would not have been made .
Effortless sense of style and obviously a great tailor
The Duke of Windsor was a great style setter. His politics, however, were abhorrent. Quite cozy with the Nazis. Some recent historians have suggested that he was made Governor of Bermuda to make sure he did not somehow wind up in England during the war. There was enough evidence that they would have had to put him on trial for treason, and they did not want to do that. But, where would we be without the Windsor knot for ties?
A very stylish and original dresser,that was his only redeeming feature a treacherous vain,arrogant shallow man who gave up the throne because he could not have his own way.A king should be made of sterner stuff
Despite his suspect political views and the choice of "Simping" for broads who were way beneath his station and class, the former King Edward VIII, later to become the Duke of Windsor, is still considered by many to be a Men's Classic Style Phenomenon, even by today's standards!
Even according to Men Style expert's like G. Bruce Boyer, "As Prince of Wales, he had been the brightest of the Bright Young Things". As a younger Man he had popularized many Classic Style elements still used today.
Even "Mr. Elegance" himself, Fred Astaire, 🕺paid a compliment to the Dukes style, by copying items in his Wardrobe on several occasions, again according to G. Bruce Boyer.
Also a lot of credit must also be given to the Duke's tailor, Frederick Scholte, who's genius in tailoring created the modern "Drape", which is still used in Men's suits today.👞👔
You can say what you want about the Duke, but you can't deny the fact that, that Man had style!✌
I agree, he has had a lot of bad press around his choice of partner and his political affiliations, but whatever you say, he changed the way that men dress all over the world and brought modernity and panache to men's wardrobes. Worthy of some praise in my mind!
Well written Angelo and I agree......
He was a dreadful man who lead a life of unbelievable privilege, an Icon. He is to be despised not lauded as a stylish gentleman. A friend of the Nazis, do you think they looked like dapper chaps in their Hugo Boss designed uniforms?
Definitely, the Nazis were undeniably dapper, and still regarded as such, that was one of the main purposes of their uniforms. Plenty of mainstream videos on it. But I don't think anyone has ever said that you should aspire to the personal views of the Nazis, and I think we're all aware of their atrocities. Although you probably wouldn't be able to get away with wearing military gear out in public, they did look bloody good, which again is purposely done. I'd refrain from wearing any sort of Totenkopf lapel pins though!
They absolutely looked dapper. You can take plenty of issue with their goals and methods but man, they looked great doing it.
The Nazi ideals and actions was repulsive. Their dress style was however very dapper to be frank .
1:36 Interesting to think about how much the world would be different if The Duke of Windsor would be remained King. None of the wars, none of the needless deaths in WW2, Russia defeated and strong European nations without slavery... Le Sigh.. .
An ardent National Socialist is no Gentleman. I really like this channel, but this is a mistake.
No political agenda here, merely observational comments about the Duke’s impact upon mens style. His ideological outlook is beyond my preview in this video.
@@TheChapsGuide I quite like Putins choice of ties but I wouldn’t make a video about it. Let’s agree to differ in a chapish fashion, I like your channel.
What makes you think that a National Socialist could not be a Gentleman? ... A Gentleman is a Gentleman ... no matter what their political beliefs may be!
@@COLDMKULTRA I think we need to agree to disagree here Ralf in a chapish fashion and move on to a different subject.
Hindsight is very 20/20. In the 1930s it wasn't as black and white to see who was going to be light and who was going to be dark in WW2. The previous war (and all previous wars that people alive could have referenced) saw simply enemy combatants going at it. One side won and one side lost. A lot of the info about the really dark stuff about what the Nazis were doing - especially in the later stages of the war - was just not so immediately and widely available to the public, and came out later as things were discovered. Information was nowhere near as widely available then as it is now, even to a Duke. That's right, even to a Duke.
I always thought that he was shallow, superficial and not very bright.
Sorry but this guy was lame. To give up the throne for that wildebeest is mind boggling. That whole family linage is suspect.
I'm no royalist myself, so share some of your views. It is also fair to say that the Duchess was not a beautiful women!
I’d think his pro-Nazi stances were more off putting than his abdication or choice in women. I do love the Creed fragrance made for him though.
A Real Men Of Honor 👊🏼they dont make them like that no more
Wot are you talking about wot a load of rubbish he was a Nazi ,he would have turned britain in a flash so him and his tart could have become king and queen , he was sent to the carrabian as a governer to get him out the way , and as Ash said he was a style icon ,he would have strutted around wearing a Nazi uniform for his friend Adolf !!!!!
Not a decent man. Well dressed, yes. Definitely not a gentleman.
Hate his shirt;