"A working buttonhole is not a sign of a handmade suit. A working buttonhole is a sign of a handmade buttonhole." - Hugo Jacomet This statement has way more weight than you first realize because what it actually conveys should be the basis of EVERYBODY's worldview and critical thinking. Fantastic video, from start to finish.
Love this gent and his videos but, they are called "surgeon's cuffs," for a reason. Not for American men to roll up their sleeves to wash their hands. These cuffs date back to the 19th century and Savile Row and were to allow doctors to wash their hands.
Yeah, but that's not true. There's absolutely no reason why you can't match your tie and pocket square colour. That's like saying you shouldn't match your jacket to your trousers.
@@David-ud9ju of course you can. But why do it when, with very little effort, you can wear a tie and pocket square that complement each other and you will look so much more put together?
@@David-ud9ju Congratulations. You just outed yourself as both ignorant and arrogant. Ignorance can be cured, but arrogance usually not. There are very good reasons for not matching your tie and your pocket square, all of which would fly far over your head since you are clearly not interested in learning. By the way: you should not match your jacket and trousers either, unless of course they are of the same fabric (which makes them a suit) so your attempt at an example fails too.
Again, if a matching tie and pocket square is good enough for a tailor who caters to Heads of State, Royalty and who has earned an OBE from the Queen ... then it's good enough for everyone else!!! *Andrew Ramroop* ua-cam.com/video/7yAOqIKzfI4/v-deo.html With the greatest respect, I see nobody of that calibre and reputation, commenting to the contrary!
4:11 Once, I was in a business meeting with a young gentleman who was so eager to have his socks noticed, that, as soon as he was seated, he began arranging and re-arranging his legs and pant-legs in increasingly conspicuous ways. Finally, I realized what he must be after, and complimented his new socks (they were really very nice). Needless to say, after his beloved accessories had been acknowledged, he brightened right up, and was able to turn his full attention to the business at hand.
I cannot afford expensive suits but I try as much as I can to watch Hugo and dress good within my budget....Thanks Hugo for your honesty and great critical thinking
I agree with all of the above, you don't need to spend a lot of money. If money equated to dressing well, then Hollywood and corporate executives would be the best dressed men - they tend to dress pretty poorly.
I wear belts with jeans, Button and only button suspends with slacks. I'm a rather larger gentleman, and prefer suspends over belts with my suits. I really like side adjusters, however, I buy things second hand, as I don't always have a lot of money, and most suits off the peg or second hand are fashioned with belt loops.
chef souffle I was attracted to the idea of suspenders but once worn, it almost looks like you’re trying too hard, they somehow seem too conspicuous, not unlike a bowtie, which is even more so, not saying there aren’t people who can pull it off but for most suspenders are too eccentric.
I am a soon to be 28 year old woman, and I find myself learning a lot from your videos. And I appreciate how your videos are a nice length; instead of the normal 3 minute videos that really don't explain anything and you are left confused. Helpful information and you take your time. Thank you for another fantastic video!
Thank you Alexandria. Yes we like to take our time. This is why our channel is called : Sartorial Talks (and not Sartorial Lessons or Sartorial Tips). We think people have enough of the hectic videos where the hosts are speaking too fast and the so-called "ideal" format on UA-cam. We believe in something else : never underestimate your audience and give your watchers the time to mentally think and participate. Cheers, Hugo
Thanks for this. I'm a 'regular' guy in Ohio, US with sartorial aspirations. I think this kind of conversation is helpful so that we do not focus on the wrong things and we think about our own style. Thanks.
Hugo it’s been a while my friend. In this sometimes ugly world where I see so much cynicism & sharp edged responses from those eager to prove their wittiness at others expense., sometimes its hard to take. Anyway your gentle but commanding knowledge is so refreshing and honest to who you are. I thoroughly enjoy your talks and they add great value to many men . Cheers .
Understated confidence, communicating in a sophisticated manner instead of making a lot of noise. It is a choice, something you need to learn by experience. That is essential in our art, tradition and business. Nice talk Hugo.
Dear Wiktor, why not even if we have so many more important subjects to cover before. Don 't forget we are still very young on UA-cam with only 31 episodes (in comparison with other channels with hundreds and hundreds of videos). Cheers! Hugo
Ergon Hardroll OK. Well, Mr Jacomet usually seems to be mentioning tailors and shoemakers, those can be considered brands in a way but he also mentions Marol shirts, Howard’s ties, Cifonelli of course, he mentions them in this video, Mes Chaussettes Rouges also, but for more it would probably be a good idea to visit his website, the Parisian Gentleman, lots of info there.
I was in Rome recently and I was dining in a wonderful Italian restaurant. As I was sitting there enjoying my food and wine, two Italian men started talking to me . One gentlemen was from Milan and our conversation turned to fashion.. And we had a wonderful debate about who designs the best suits in the world. He of course said very proudly Italy, and I mentioned England with a nice smile on my face ,he laughed at me , so I mentioned you Mr Hugo ,, I remember watching one of your videos on UA-cam regarding who makes the best suits. Anyway we all enjoyed our conversation and food, and the rest is history...
I match everything because it feel less than effortless. I even wear a suit with the no sock look. I still love to hear the difference in oppinion. I tread my own style. Yet, when I am in certain situations the dress code doesn't change. That will stay the same. You are very graceful!!! I love your channel.
Actually, silver hair makes it pretty difficult to find colours that match because, if you're white, it means your skin and hair are both very meek, so it's difficult to pair them with bold colours.
I've noticed that with make-up, French women either have more dramatic eyes or they have more dramatic lips, but not both. Maybe if a man downplays other areas, his cufflinks can be the point of interest?
As mentioned elsewhere on this channel, if memory serves me correctly. The quality of the sewn lapel hole is a better clue to a more carefully made suit.
this man exudes class and style! i heard that if someone describes you with the word Rembrandt, you know you've made it in life. well, that's the only word i can think of to describe this man's dead classic style!!
Rembrandt was first of all one of the greatest painters of all times... And his paintings among the most acclaimed (and expensive). I didn't know his name was used for what you describe. Thank you, you're too kind with me. Cheers! Hugo
You are the style master. Thank you for your knowledge. Young people need to follow your advice in these days of disposable clothes. Plus when you dress well, you will act like a gentleman
Thank You for this great topic on Style and Fashion and debunking some of the myths, but also a very very good perspective on important content, I am new to this channel and I'm very glad to have found you, As a world traveler I have always been impressed by European Styles which I saw in Spain and more so in Italy, as a 57 yr old I'm always trying to improve my attire both in my office work but also in leisure time, it gets very hot in the South so sometimes I am limited as to what I can wear, but Thank You so much for your Valued perspectives.i'll stay tuned in .
One of the best videos from Sartorial Talks. I agree with you that we all mimic someone we admire. Simply because we are always learning. We unconsciously listen more carefully to the ones who have more experience, so that we can build our own experiences and hopefully grow. Anyone that watched this video did that, even if they didn't agree with something that was said.
I'm still a student, aged 23, and can't really afford anything bespoke or really high market but the principles you speak of have improved the way I dress and carry myself no end. I've introduced some things lately like the turtleneck and have had nothing but compliments for being a bit different and being myself and owning a room when I enter and meet people. You do some amazing work and I'm sure many people agree with me. Cheers Mr. Jacomet.
Thank you very much young man for your kind words of appreciation. I'm always glad to read we had a positive impact on others life (even if modest). Cheers, Hugo
Press the Like button before I watch them again and again. As always, the content is more than enough for me to learn and expand my knowledge. Thank you, Hugo and your team.
With all do respect-and rightfully so since I love and agree with about 99% of your content-I think the point of “fashion fades and style is eternal” was missed. Correct me if you think I didn’t understand your position on it, but I believe the idea here is that ‘style’ is a parallel to if not a synonym for ‘sartorialism’. Style is perhaps eternal because it’s the concept of living, breathing and understanding fashion to the degree that your sense of it is fluid and ever-evolving, so that throughout time, you’re known and seen as a stylish person. In that vein, also understanding what rules can be broken and how to do so tastefully.
Good talk, Hugo. When I hear talk of ‘eternal style,’ I immediately think back to how people dressed centuries ago. Clearly they dressed very differently. To suggest that there has been a ‘permanent’ style is to be completely ignorant of history. Of course we are influenced by other people and that is a good thing. It’s nice to be social.
I think what people really mean by "permanent" style is certain trends that appear to be immune to fashion designers' whims and even changes in technology, society, and so forth. Some outfits worn by Fred Astaire or Cary Grant are still relevant today and can be a great source of inspiration. Some outfits worn by president Kennedy, Alain Delon, Steve McQueen, and many other "gentlemen of style" can be copied today as I'm writing this, and it won't make you look like you're wearing a costume from another era. Time will come when people will eventually abandon 20th century styles altogether and come up with something new. But I think we have a lot of evidence to assume that in the foreseeable future, 20th century business/formal and casual styles of dress will remain a very strong influence on the way we dress.
Fantastic coverage as always. I personally very agree to the 6th and 7th point, there are many people in the community that becomes a bit too snobbish that they feel stylier-than-thou yet they fail to notice the changing cycles of sartorial styles. I engaged in a very heated debates on this topic several times in the past too. About the influence too, I think we may also adopted influences fast fashion promotes, yet when the fashion goes, that influence sticks with us and blended to our personal style. Will stay tuned for upcoming episodes, cheers! P.S. That's a nice and unique jacket, quite different from what you usually wear.
That last remark was fantastically put. I've been trying to say that for a while now, but you are far more elegant and precise with the English language than I am as a native speaker! haha Fantastic as always, Hugo. Bravo!
Thanks again for the valuable insight, Hugo. Did I hear we might have an episode on pocket squares? That would be great. All the best to you and Sonya!!!
Don't have the money to really invest in a "good" wardrobe, nor would I have many opportunities to use it, but at least after watching all these videos I'm armed with the knowledge of where and how to begin, when the time is right. And it's almost always fun to watch a passionate person talk about their subject. Keep up the good videos.
DarenSankari As you arm yourself with knowledge I hope you will discover that having one good suit is a pleasure to wear and you may find yourself looking for opportunities to dress well. Much is being discussed about being fashionable or being stylish. I subscribe to the theory that a conservative design will serve you well for a decade or more and the one absolute feature will always be fit. A well fitted suit will transcend style and fads, will be more comfortable to wear, and very few people will care if your lapel notches are high or low. Learn the various elements of a well fitted suit and find a tailor who will help you achieve your objectives. Happy hunting!
One good pair of shoes will carry you a long way. Also, if you don't mind. This reminds me of the story about the friends running from a bear. You don't have to be a track star, just slightly ahead of your friends. :-)
I have used many of your explanations when selling suits to customers. Your advise has helped me greatly when helping customers in purchasing both shirts and ties with their suits!
Tom Ford probably won't agree with myth number one. And I think of him as a person of great Style. But I do agree. Black is plain and boring and very specific.
Oui , la veste de costume noir c est pour les enterrements, les rockers qui veulent paraître chic😱 🤣 et ceux qui pensent que le bon goût passe par the kooples et IKKS....C'est dire....D'une manière générale, c 'est à mon avis une couleur qui va mieux à la garde-robe féminine que masculine.
Thanks for great tips! I think "style" and "fashion" blend together and now "style" is fashionable. Hard to define where one ends and the other starts.
Could you make a video about the most important pieces for a well rounded wardrobe? Like what shoes in what colors are most versatile and important. Maybe even a series about staples in a good wardrobe. Like part 1: shoes, part 2: coats and so on along with nice alternatives to buy/invest in. I love this channel and I think you're making a terrific job. You are the definition of class.
Thank you Sir. For all your suggestions / questions your can already start with the Academy section of our website here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/academy/ Best, Hugo
I'm a big fan of the double-breasted suit. I'm not a rich man so I'm visiting the vintage shops to see if I can get my hands on a good wool double-breasted suit! You are, of course, correct on the matching pocket square and tie! Good stuff :-) Thanks/merci Tony
Such great points, thank you Hugo! I hope we will see the black suit by Cifonelli some day. As someone who has to wear a black suit regularly on stage (classic musician) I would very much appreciate a future video on this topic in which you tell us about the specific problems in more detail. Cheers!
Dear friend, if you are a classic musician, then there is no problem to wear a black suit on stage because it's a code for your activity. I think I posted a photo of my black suit on my Instagram account (Parisian_Gentleman) while in Tokyo December 15th. Hugo
Hi Hugo, I always look forward to watching one of your new productions and I must say that I learned a lot from this video. I must look through my wardrobe to see if I can notice the ongoing evolution and movement of the cut outs on the lapels of my suit jackets. I pray to God that I never become one of those who follow style blindly and wear my pink shorts with my suit jackets. LOL...as I continue to learn from you while watching new releases of your videos, I don’t think that there is much of a chance of that happening...Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge of fashion, menswear, etc., with this community. I for one; very much enjoy learning from you, and appreciate that you always take the time to personally respond to my comments. Many thanks! Ed
I totally agree with you about the black suit myth, yet the follow up talk about how to pull off this look and what kind of shirt is appropriate, (I thought only a white shirt is appropriate with a black suit) is really intriguing. If u may, please create a video about this topic, despite the black suit being appropriate only for certain occasions, it's still really an attractive garment to be worn more often. thank you for your efforts and sharing your knowledge.
Dear Ahmed, thank you for your comment. You're right, a white shirt (especially when worn with ni tie) is the go-to shirt for a black suit. Also a patterned tie (discreet pattern though) is another possibility to avoid the hitman's look. Best, Hugo
My second suit is a black one but luckily, I have a brown skin and it compliments me well. My light grey one is my normal day to day one of course. But the black one with peak lapels makes me feel special.
In any case if you feel special in it, it means it's a good choice ! But with a brown skin, you should also try a dark blue. Very special too. Best, Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS Thanks for your response Hugo! My third one will be a double breasted suit in dark blue for sure! I enjoyed the video throughly by the way.
I agree that all of our styles are heavily inspired by social media. I dont know how they do it, but as im scrolling along Instagram, I always get some piece of clothing put in front of me that I feel is my style and am drawn to visit their products profile.
I really like that jacket you have on with the piping and the turn up cuff I would love to have one similar to that and you are also right about the pocket squares
Hugo, Just discovered the channel! Thank god you are here! Question? Trouser length is creeping up. I love the look and a pair of loafers and shorter trousers, however, some guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Welcome to our community Simon ! Concerning trousers, I also prefer slightly shorter ones with practically no breaks on the shoes. But not to short !! You can also read some articles on our website like this one : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2013/07/24/a-second-look-at-trouser-turnups-cuffs/ Cheers, Hugo
Regarding style or fashion i believe that the meaning of the saying is that style is something internal and essential, a part of what you are, the choices you make on what to wear and how you wear it. Therefore not everybody will carry them selves with style no matter how fashionable their garments. Or in your own words: wearing fashion is not a sign of style, it's a sign that you wear fashion.
Sensational video Hugo maybe my favorite. Why? Because people need to listen and learn about the do's and dont's. Matching pocket squares and ties is something seen quite a bit in Australia and the more i try to tell people the more they think i am arrogant. Day by day goes by, the more i think you are born with style and you just gain knowledge. Love your videos Hugo Forza Napoli 😃
Haha, Forza Napoli sempre. But I think there's a sartorial learning curve and that you can improve your style. It's not immediate, but in the long run, I've seen hundreds of PG's followers been literally transformed thanks to their knowledge and thanks to the progressive refinement of their taste. Cheers, Hugo
Superb video again, Hugo! A comment to be made on the last point though-- everybody mimics, even the designers. One can only reverberate what they've heard and thus, every action is always a reflex of everything that is accumulated. Cifonelli would never have been able to craft such treasures, if humanity did not wear clothes.
Your discussion of style vs fashion was fascinating. When I think of someone with style I think of someone who understands what works for them. And maybe that is the essence, not the time it lasts.
Now, that's a true sartorial influencer's speech, not some kind of a paid peacock to promote no matter what, as long as he's paid. But that's a speech of a true influencer, who knows what he is speaking of through his experience, who is passionate and not afraid to stand on his grounds to defend his views. Keep up the good work, Hugo!
Dear Hugo, nice to see you again with another great video in a lovely new elegant jacket style,specially its matching amazingly with your Hair color )))))), I totally agree with you ,specially about eternal style Myth, as i experienced that myself during my first years of being a banker starting on the year 1997, as most of the suits on those days were with 3 buttons, and that was the fashion i think too, but later it has changed now to the common 2 buttons, which i found it on me much much better and it's my favorite now, so we all get influenced by a way or another, but at the end we choose what is best and suitable of us. concerning the tie and the pocket square,, you said they shouldn't be same color, so even if its different pattern or motif ? or even shades of the the same color ? . Love from Egypt.
Dear Nader, avoid the same color for sure, even if a different texture can soften the bad effect. Shades may work, but if they are not too similar. You can read this on our website : parisiangentleman.co.uk/academy/dirnellis-ten-commandments-of-the-pocket-square/ Cheers! Hugo
Great presentation. Social media has allowed me to learn so much about style and fashion. I look forward to your channel releases because I always learn something new. Creativity is what drives style. Be you and you will set your mind free.
I agree with all you said in the last two more "controversial" points. But as some viewers have stated in the comments earlier: The wish and yearning alone to base the way one dresses on principles and not on more or less random dictates has it's merits. We both know that true eternity is not to be found "down here". But beautification of the world based on principles is a thing one should and could strife for - even if it's true that "everything flows" in the finite material world. Greetings from Germany, Hugo!
Great video sir, I just found this channel yesterday, and I’m happy I did. I liked the point you made about style not being eternal. After some thought I think you are absolutely right about that. If something is unchangeable it’s stagnant, and I can’t think of anything positive about stagnation.
A really great discussion Hugo! Always looking forward for your next video. A discussion on pocket squares and how to make them work with the overall outfit would be great. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Regards, Andrea
But I wonder if style changes slowly over ten years, or the changes happen more quickly as the decades turn. Perhaps over a couple of years near the actual turning point?
Fantastic video Hugo. On the subject of changes in fashion, I am reminded of the 1940's zoot suit and just how strong of a stylistic statement it was at the time. Learned that one in college haha
Dear Hugo, Thank you for this very informative video you really hit the nail on the head on all seven points .Of course style and fashion changes if it did not we would still be wearing togas and sandals or codpieces and wigs.Thank,s again look forward to further instalments kind regards.
I know this is an old video, but I'm turning 17 this year and earlier on for my 16th Birthday I bought myself a double breasted suit. Lovely navy with light blue pinstripes. I can firmly say that it is my favourite suit that I own. I will be wearing it alot when I go into Sixth Form.
I couldn't agree more in what you mentioned for the socks! With little money, someone can add a touch of playful scent to an otherwise standard outfit. It is a way of personal expression but only for those that can understand it. I would say an encoded message! And as I mentioned, without braking the bank!
Agreed on the black suits, except that they're easy to pull off as long as you're wearing them at night, with a white shirt and black necktie, in an appropriate context. They're not versatile. But I'd love to see yours.
Thank you Daniel for your contribution and you're perfectly right, black suits are not versatile. In my humble opinion they are not easy to pull off, even at night, and personally I never wear mine with a black neck tie. I prefer patterned ties or a crispy white shirt with no necktie for a more cosmopolitan look. Cheers! Hugo
I have some good suits ready to wear, but I have lost wait from a 46 regular to about a 44 regular. Should I just buy another suit or should I have it tailored. So the question is how much tailoring can you do to a suit before the suit is trash? Love your videos this is a must for every man I have learned so much. Please continue this has enlightened and elevated me to improve on my personal style and choice of clothing.
I've read a lot about the "Old Money" look vs merely 'style' vs current 'fashion'. I've even read a further delineation (or nuance) about something called 'Top Style' vs. the 'Old Money' look. I believe in summation they said, while slightly different, both were timeless. It would be interesting to hear your thought on the matter. Thanks!
Dear Mr Jacomet. Another fantastic episode! Could you perhaps share a beginner explanation on the differences between "style" and "fashion"? I do think that they interact and affect each other. I consider myself as having a personal style but I would often come across impressions from people that I am fashionable. It is interesting that you mention about "trend". So much that I think trend would almost make the differences between fashion and style pointless. Many thanks! Jeremiah
Dear Jeremiah, thank you for your appreciation and encouragements. You can read this article on our website : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2019/01/15/a-second-sartorial-revolution/ Cheers, Hugo
One drawback to wearing dark socks, is the fact that darkness promotes the growth of fungi... More notably, foot and nail fungus. So be sure to air your feet often
Working button sleeves also hark back to physicians who would unbutton their sleeves and roll them up while examining patients and/or washing their hands(Surgeon's cuffs). Bien fait Hugo une fois de plus!
Excellent points Hugo. What you said about style not being eternal , is unfortunately true. Please tell me though that the modern sneaker will not replace regular the regular dress shoe. That look is just horrific!
@@SARTORIALTALKS I thought I knew what I was doing but I knew nothing before watching this channel. I've been watching Real Men Real style and the gentleman's Gazette and they have definitely educated me greatly but your channel takes it to a whole new level!
Very well spoken! I think you need a few different suites so that you actually wear them regulary. Get me right not every day but a handfull times a week. Off course one is better than none, but 3 I think is much better. Otherwise you will come to the bad insight that it is: 1) dirty 2) to small 3) broken 4) some bug eat at it 5) to long sleves 6) to hot 7) to cool 8) drycleaning 9) wrong in some way
Is it considered strange that I always wear socks that pick up and match one of the colours found on my tie/pocket square ? :D Anyways, magnificient video as always! Thanks for that, cheers!
👍😆😂🤣I’m cracking up because as a woman, most of my suits are black and variations of black, some pinstripes etc. 😳I just looked at my closet and laughed. I’ve always felt “safe” in a black suit. I’m so basic. I wear suita to work every day. I accent them with different and nice shirts and blouses. I consider my suits like a uniform, I don’t want to “think” about what to wear to the office. I add a shirt, shoes, a few pieces of jewelry, and I’m done.😆😂🤣
When I hear that matching the pocket square with a tie is a catastrophe, I realise how much of my own life I'm still struggling to get in order. The uphill battle to face life's adversities. My comment is not intended as sarcasm, so don't take offence, please. I think there is a serious side to such high standards, and having a bar set high for some of us makes worthy goals. The truth is, when I watch your videos I sense a better life worth reaching through one's will. So the take away is that my comment is seemingly sarcastic, but deep down, I'm still full of admiration. And your work takes me away from the presentations of the world in a broader sense that can too easily diminish one's spirit instead of lift it as it should, and ought to. So thank you, for your work I am grateful that people like you are out there.
7:50 I have a dilemma: On the one hand I don't want to open my jacket's sleeve button holes because I don't want to be one of those show-offs which I detest, on the other hand I want to open the first button holes for aesthetic reasons: I like the wider opening width of the sleeves it creates. What to do?
Hi! I think when we talk about timeless style, we think of people like Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, etc. They still look great a few generations later ;) Also : you seem to wear a nice watch, it makes me wonder if you have done already or plan to do, a video about watches. It can be a complex topic with also many subtleties and myths to mention, so I think it could be interesting.
I agree for Sinatra and Bogart, and Cooper, and Gable, and Grant, and Astaire and Stewart.... My watch is an extraordinary Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Double Spiral. But timepieces is another subject on which I'm far from being an expert. The only piece I wrote on the subject is precisely on the watch I'm wearing. Here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2018/10/10/laurent-ferrier-the-most-elegant-timepieces-in-the-world/ Cheers ! Hugo
Even the meta in video games like StarCraft (a real time strategy computer game) keeps changing even though it has been around for 20 years. One could think about fashion in that way. In StarCraft, the meta changes because people found a better way to play the game, or are responding to trends in how everyone else plays the game. I think the same is true in fashion. Very interesting talk. I appreciated the deep dive.
"A working buttonhole is not a sign of a handmade suit. A working buttonhole is a sign of a handmade buttonhole." - Hugo Jacomet
This statement has way more weight than you first realize because what it actually conveys should be the basis of EVERYBODY's worldview and critical thinking. Fantastic video, from start to finish.
Buttonhole-zen..
Pardon my immaturity but I first read that as butthole xD
Love this gent and his videos but, they are called "surgeon's cuffs," for a reason. Not for American men to roll up their sleeves to wash their hands. These cuffs date back to the 19th century and Savile Row and were to allow doctors to wash their hands.
Also, you can buy suits with working buttonholes from H&M nowadays, I think that settles the argument.
@@seybertooth9282 no you can't, what are you yapping about?
My man said a matching red tie and pocket square is a catastrophe .... and that was when I knew I had to subscribe.
Thank you for your subscription ! Next one is here : www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks
Cheers! Hugo
Yeah, but that's not true. There's absolutely no reason why you can't match your tie and pocket square colour. That's like saying you shouldn't match your jacket to your trousers.
@@David-ud9ju of course you can. But why do it when, with very little effort, you can wear a tie and pocket square that complement each other and you will look so much more put together?
@@David-ud9ju Congratulations. You just outed yourself as both ignorant and arrogant. Ignorance can be cured, but arrogance usually not. There are very good reasons for not matching your tie and your pocket square, all of which would fly far over your head since you are clearly not interested in learning. By the way: you should not match your jacket and trousers either, unless of course they are of the same fabric (which makes them a suit) so your attempt at an example fails too.
Again, if a matching tie and pocket square is good enough for a tailor who caters to Heads of State, Royalty and who has earned an OBE from the Queen ... then it's good enough for everyone else!!!
*Andrew Ramroop* ua-cam.com/video/7yAOqIKzfI4/v-deo.html
With the greatest respect, I see nobody of that calibre and reputation, commenting to the contrary!
Hugo has transcended the fashion and style. He is the true embodiment of a Gentleman. I love this channel a bit more everytime.
Thank you for your kind words of encouragements. Hugo
4:11 Once, I was in a business meeting with a young gentleman who was so eager to have his socks noticed, that, as soon as he was seated, he began arranging and re-arranging his legs and pant-legs in increasingly conspicuous ways. Finally, I realized what he must be after, and complimented his new socks (they were really very nice). Needless to say, after his beloved accessories had been acknowledged, he brightened right up, and was able to turn his full attention to the business at hand.
Haha, that's a funny story. Thanks for sharing. Hugo
😂🤣Sounds like me with my nail polish
I cannot afford expensive suits but I try as much as I can to watch Hugo and dress good within my budget....Thanks Hugo for your honesty and great critical thinking
You don't need a lot of money to dress well. Visit trift stores, and tailor your clothes.
@@justcaused6182 massively agree. The beauty in the style is that you can 100% dress elegantly on a budget
I agree with all of the above, you don't need to spend a lot of money. If money equated to dressing well, then Hollywood and corporate executives would be the best dressed men - they tend to dress pretty poorly.
An episode on belts and suspenders would be great.
It's a good idea. You can already start on our website here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2016/03/11/in-defense-of-suspenders/
Cheers! Hugo
I wear belts with jeans,
Button and only button suspends with slacks.
I'm a rather larger gentleman, and prefer suspends over belts with my suits.
I really like side adjusters, however, I buy things second hand, as I don't always have a lot of money, and most suits off the peg or second hand are fashioned with belt loops.
I'll second Mr. Monroe's suggestion :)
chef souffle I was attracted to the idea of suspenders but once worn, it almost looks like you’re trying too hard, they somehow seem too conspicuous, not unlike a bowtie, which is even more so, not saying there aren’t people who can pull it off but for most suspenders are too eccentric.
@@toobalkain
Everyone is different.
I love listening to Hugo. So knowledgeable and reasonable, informative about style and taste regardless of socioeconomic status.
Thank you Preston. I like your name DuFauchard (so old France or maybe South African ?). Best, Hugo
I like intellectual honesty wherever I find it.
Most of the guys preaching 'style' on the internet are clueless. This man knows his onions. Excellent stuff, thank you.
I am a soon to be 28 year old woman, and I find myself learning a lot from your videos. And I appreciate how your videos are a nice length; instead of the normal 3 minute videos that really don't explain anything and you are left confused. Helpful information and you take your time. Thank you for another fantastic video!
Thank you Alexandria. Yes we like to take our time. This is why our channel is called : Sartorial Talks (and not Sartorial Lessons or Sartorial Tips). We think people have enough of the hectic videos where the hosts are speaking too fast and the so-called "ideal" format on UA-cam. We believe in something else : never underestimate your audience and give your watchers the time to mentally think and participate. Cheers, Hugo
Thanks for this. I'm a 'regular' guy in Ohio, US with sartorial aspirations. I think this kind of conversation is helpful so that we do not focus on the wrong things and we think about our own style. Thanks.
Let us never hesitate to dress in our own unique style and identity. This gentleman gives us encouragement, thank you!
Bravo M. Jacomert, even after 40 years of attention to sartorial matters, I continue to learn and appreciate your contribution.
Amazing jacket! You don't see many jackets with piping these days outside of certain regions.
Thank you Johnny! It's a Cifonelli bespoke jacket called the "Preppy". It's from 2011. Cheers, Hugo
I too agree with Johnny R, nice jacket
Hugo it’s been a while my friend. In this sometimes ugly world where I see so much cynicism & sharp edged responses from those eager to prove their wittiness at others expense., sometimes its hard to take. Anyway your gentle but commanding knowledge is so refreshing and honest to who you are. I thoroughly enjoy your talks and they add great value to many men .
Cheers .
Thank you William for your kind and encouraging words. All my best, Hugo
Understated confidence, communicating in a sophisticated manner instead of making a lot of noise. It is a choice, something you need to learn by experience. That is essential in our art, tradition and business. Nice talk Hugo.
I love the authenticity and honesty of this episode. Bravo
Thank you Roman ! Hugo
Hugo, an episode on the socks alone would be greatly appreciated ! Great idea. Thank you.
Dear Wiktor, why not even if we have so many more important subjects to cover before. Don 't forget we are still very young on UA-cam with only 31 episodes (in comparison with other channels with hundreds and hundreds of videos). Cheers! Hugo
I agree. I would like to have some tips on brands to buy.
Ergon Hardroll Brands? He just mentioned Bresciani.
@@toobalkain Yes but I would like to hear h recommend and present a couple of brands.
Ergon Hardroll OK. Well, Mr Jacomet usually seems to be mentioning tailors and shoemakers, those can be considered brands in a way but he also mentions Marol shirts, Howard’s ties, Cifonelli of course, he mentions them in this video, Mes Chaussettes Rouges also, but for more it would probably be a good idea to visit his website, the Parisian Gentleman, lots of info there.
I was in Rome recently and I was dining in a wonderful Italian restaurant. As I was sitting there enjoying my food and wine, two Italian men started talking to me . One gentlemen was from Milan and our conversation turned to fashion.. And we had a wonderful debate about who designs the best suits in the world. He of course said very proudly Italy, and I mentioned England with a nice smile on my face ,he laughed at me , so I mentioned you Mr Hugo ,, I remember watching one of your videos on UA-cam regarding who makes the best suits. Anyway we all enjoyed our conversation and food, and the rest is history...
Thank you Steve for sharing this nice anecdote with us. Cheers! Hugo
I match everything because it feel less than effortless. I even wear a suit with the no sock look. I still love to hear the difference in oppinion. I tread my own style. Yet, when I am in certain situations the dress code doesn't change. That will stay the same. You are very graceful!!! I love your channel.
The silver hair is an amazing genetic bonus to this guy, he’s going to look good in anything. Kind of like Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada
Actually, silver hair makes it pretty difficult to find colours that match because, if you're white, it means your skin and hair are both very meek, so it's difficult to pair them with bold colours.
I truly enjoy your passion for the industry. Thank you for being a part of it.
My pleasure sir. Hugo
I had to subscribe. Hard working “gentleman” sorely needing your tutelage. Such class you’re the man.
"...it's a sign of a handmade buttonhole." Hahahahahahahaha, excellent!
Can you please do a video about cufflinks? I'm always scared of overdress with them
I've noticed that with make-up, French women either have more dramatic eyes or they have more dramatic lips, but not both. Maybe if a man downplays other areas, his cufflinks can be the point of interest?
"The problem with that is....it's not true." Basically me whenever I get into an argument with someone.
Hahaha
For variety, may I suggest the embellished version: "Your arguments suffer the slight problem of being pure hogwash."
Ha ha
Nice shirt. Functional button holes are also seen in low-end H & M suits. It has lost its luster in luxury-bespoke territory.
You're absolutely right Akan! Cheers, Hugo
As mentioned elsewhere on this channel, if memory serves me correctly. The quality of the sewn lapel hole is a better clue to a more carefully made suit.
this man exudes class and style! i heard that if someone describes you with the word Rembrandt, you know you've made it in life. well, that's the only word i can think of to describe this man's dead classic style!!
Rembrandt was first of all one of the greatest painters of all times... And his paintings among the most acclaimed (and expensive). I didn't know his name was used for what you describe. Thank you, you're too kind with me. Cheers! Hugo
You are the style master. Thank you for your knowledge. Young people need to follow your advice in these days of disposable clothes. Plus when you dress well, you will act like a gentleman
Thank you sir for your kind words. Hugo
Thank You for this great topic on Style and Fashion and debunking some of the myths, but also a very very good perspective on important content, I am new to this channel and I'm very glad to have found you, As a world traveler I have always been impressed by European Styles which I saw in Spain and more so in Italy, as a 57 yr old I'm always trying to improve my attire both in my office work but also in leisure time, it gets very hot in the South so sometimes I am limited as to what I can wear, but Thank You so much for your Valued perspectives.i'll stay tuned in .
One of the best videos from Sartorial Talks. I agree with you that we all mimic someone we admire. Simply because we are always learning. We unconsciously listen more carefully to the ones who have more experience, so that we can build our own experiences and hopefully grow. Anyone that watched this video did that, even if they didn't agree with something that was said.
Thank you for your kind, wise and encouraging words, Cheers, Hugo
Always well said and beautifully spoken Mr Hugo. Fashion itself is an art form for all to admire.
steve jessemey indeed, but style is personal.
I'm still a student, aged 23, and can't really afford anything bespoke or really high market but the principles you speak of have improved the way I dress and carry myself no end. I've introduced some things lately like the turtleneck and have had nothing but compliments for being a bit different and being myself and owning a room when I enter and meet people. You do some amazing work and I'm sure many people agree with me. Cheers Mr. Jacomet.
Thank you very much young man for your kind words of appreciation. I'm always glad to read we had a positive impact on others life (even if modest). Cheers, Hugo
Hugo, you're my style icon, your videos are so inspiring, honestly I watch them more than once, great job
Thank you so much Yak. Icon is a very strong word though. But thank you anyway. Best, Hugo
Press the Like button before I watch them again and again. As always, the content is more than enough for me to learn and expand my knowledge. Thank you, Hugo and your team.
You are extremely kind with us Sir. Thank you very much, Hugo & Team
With all do respect-and rightfully so since I love and agree with about 99% of your content-I think the point of “fashion fades and style is eternal” was missed. Correct me if you think I didn’t understand your position on it, but I believe the idea here is that ‘style’ is a parallel to if not a synonym for ‘sartorialism’. Style is perhaps eternal because it’s the concept of living, breathing and understanding fashion to the degree that your sense of it is fluid and ever-evolving, so that throughout time, you’re known and seen as a stylish person. In that vein, also understanding what rules can be broken and how to do so tastefully.
Myth 4 is for Kirby Allison of the Hanger Project.
The dude from "he spoke style" loves to unbutton one of his buttons too. It's like watching a kid show of their new toy.
Good talk, Hugo. When I hear talk of ‘eternal style,’ I immediately think back to how people dressed centuries ago. Clearly they dressed very differently. To suggest that there has been a ‘permanent’ style is to be completely ignorant of history. Of course we are influenced by other people and that is a good thing. It’s nice to be social.
It is indeed James. Thank you for taking the time to contribute here. Yours, Hugo
I think what people really mean by "permanent" style is certain trends that appear to be immune to fashion designers' whims and even changes in technology, society, and so forth. Some outfits worn by Fred Astaire or Cary Grant are still relevant today and can be a great source of inspiration. Some outfits worn by president Kennedy, Alain Delon, Steve McQueen, and many other "gentlemen of style" can be copied today as I'm writing this, and it won't make you look like you're wearing a costume from another era. Time will come when people will eventually abandon 20th century styles altogether and come up with something new. But I think we have a lot of evidence to assume that in the foreseeable future, 20th century business/formal and casual styles of dress will remain a very strong influence on the way we dress.
Fantastic coverage as always.
I personally very agree to the 6th and 7th point, there are many people in the community that becomes a bit too snobbish that they feel stylier-than-thou yet they fail to notice the changing cycles of sartorial styles. I engaged in a very heated debates on this topic several times in the past too.
About the influence too, I think we may also adopted influences fast fashion promotes, yet when the fashion goes, that influence sticks with us and blended to our personal style.
Will stay tuned for upcoming episodes, cheers!
P.S.
That's a nice and unique jacket, quite different from what you usually wear.
Thanks Rio for your wise (and supporting) words. My jacket is a bespoke jacket by Cifonelli in Paris. Cheers, Hugo
That last remark was fantastically put. I've been trying to say that for a while now, but you are far more elegant and precise with the English language than I am as a native speaker! haha Fantastic as always, Hugo. Bravo!
Dear Demetrios, I'm not sure my english is that good, but I'm improving. Only my accent remains very strong. Hugo
Thanks again for the valuable insight, Hugo. Did I hear we might have an episode on pocket squares? That would be great. All the best to you and Sonya!!!
Yes Fernando, we will do an episode on Pocket Squares for sure! Hugo
"Fashion is a collective expression, style is an individual one" But not always and not in everything
. I agree with you Hugo!
Thank you George ! Hugo
Don't have the money to really invest in a "good" wardrobe, nor would I have many opportunities to use it, but at least after watching all these videos I'm armed with the knowledge of where and how to begin, when the time is right.
And it's almost always fun to watch a passionate person talk about their subject.
Keep up the good videos.
DarenSankari
As you arm yourself with knowledge I hope you will discover that having one good suit is a pleasure to wear and you may find yourself looking for opportunities to dress well. Much is being discussed about being fashionable or being stylish. I subscribe to the theory that a conservative design will serve you well for a decade or more and the one absolute feature will always be fit. A well fitted suit will transcend style and fads, will be more comfortable to wear, and very few people will care if your lapel notches are high or low. Learn the various elements of a well fitted suit and find a tailor who will help you achieve your objectives. Happy hunting!
Dear Daren, thank you for your contribution and I agree with Greg's comment about the "fit" which is the most important things of all. Hugo
One good pair of shoes will carry you a long way.
Also, if you don't mind. This reminds me of the story about the friends running from a bear. You don't have to be a track star, just slightly ahead of your friends. :-)
I have used many of your explanations when selling suits to customers. Your advise has helped me greatly when helping customers in purchasing both shirts and ties with their suits!
Wow, this comment makes me happy. I'm glad to read we are useful Dennis! Hugo
hope one day to have the opportunity to meet and speak with you!!!
Damn I felt dapper just watching this vid while sitting with boxers and a vest hahaha! Great stuff!
Hahaha you're so funny. Thanks! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Haha appreciate it!
Boxers and a vest? I'm not even going to ask.
Tom Ford probably won't agree with myth number one. And I think of him as a person of great Style. But I do agree. Black is plain and boring and very specific.
Oui , la veste de costume noir c est pour les enterrements, les rockers qui veulent paraître chic😱 🤣 et ceux qui pensent que le bon goût passe par the kooples et IKKS....C'est dire....D'une manière générale, c 'est à mon avis une couleur qui va mieux à la garde-robe féminine que masculine.
Thanks for great tips! I think "style" and "fashion" blend together and now "style" is fashionable. Hard to define where one ends and the other starts.
I agree with your formula that "style" has become somehow fashionable. Thanks Michalina. Hugo
Could you make a video about the most important pieces for a well rounded wardrobe? Like what shoes in what colors are most versatile and important. Maybe even a series about staples in a good wardrobe. Like part 1: shoes, part 2: coats and so on along with nice alternatives to buy/invest in. I love this channel and I think you're making a terrific job. You are the definition of class.
Thank you Sir. For all your suggestions / questions your can already start with the Academy section of our website here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/academy/
Best, Hugo
I'm a big fan of the double-breasted suit. I'm not a rich man so I'm visiting the vintage shops to see if I can get my hands on a good wool double-breasted suit!
You are, of course, correct on the matching pocket square and tie!
Good stuff :-)
Thanks/merci
Tony
Dear Tony, you should take a look at the Savvy Row website. Great second hand selection. Best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Will do, much appreciated. :-)
@@SARTORIALTALKS Dear Hugo, Thanks, it's a wonderful site with fantastic quality vintage clothes :-)
J .S Do you compare Aly Art with Sartorial Talks??? Come on!!
I like this approach to dressing well - it is complex enough to reflect the amazing variety and history of menswear without being pretentious.
Such great points, thank you Hugo! I hope we will see the black suit by Cifonelli some day. As someone who has to wear a black suit regularly on stage (classic musician) I would very much appreciate a future video on this topic in which you tell us about the specific problems in more detail. Cheers!
Dear friend, if you are a classic musician, then there is no problem to wear a black suit on stage because it's a code for your activity. I think I posted a photo of my black suit on my Instagram account (Parisian_Gentleman) while in Tokyo December 15th. Hugo
Hi Hugo, I always look forward to watching one of your new productions and I must say that I learned a lot from this video. I must look through my wardrobe to see if I can notice the ongoing evolution and movement of the cut outs on the lapels of my suit jackets. I pray to God that I never become one of those who follow style blindly and wear my pink shorts with my suit jackets. LOL...as I continue to learn from you while watching new releases of your videos, I don’t think that there is much of a chance of that happening...Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge of fashion, menswear, etc., with this community. I for one; very much enjoy learning from you, and appreciate that you always take the time to personally respond to my comments. Many thanks! Ed
Thank you Ed for your kind words and for making us feel useful and helpful. Cheers my friend ! Hugo
I totally agree with you about the black suit myth, yet the follow up talk about how to pull off this look and what kind of shirt is appropriate, (I thought only a white shirt is appropriate with a black suit) is really intriguing. If u may, please create a video about this topic, despite the black suit being appropriate only for certain occasions, it's still really an attractive garment to be worn more often.
thank you for your efforts and sharing your knowledge.
Dear Ahmed, thank you for your comment. You're right, a white shirt (especially when worn with ni tie) is the go-to shirt for a black suit. Also a patterned tie (discreet pattern though) is another possibility to avoid the hitman's look. Best, Hugo
My second suit is a black one but luckily, I have a brown skin and it compliments me well. My light grey one is my normal day to day one of course. But the black one with peak lapels makes me feel special.
In any case if you feel special in it, it means it's a good choice ! But with a brown skin, you should also try a dark blue. Very special too. Best, Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS Thanks for your response Hugo! My third one will be a double breasted suit in dark blue for sure! I enjoyed the video throughly by the way.
On the subject of style: Style isn't style in a fashionable way, but it's always style in a graceful way.
What can I do if I want to learn how to make bespoke shoes. You guys made me love this!
I agree that all of our styles are heavily inspired by social media. I dont know how they do it, but as im scrolling along Instagram, I always get some piece of clothing put in front of me that I feel is my style and am drawn to visit their products profile.
He could read a phone book in French and I would still watch, thank you Hugo, cheers
I really like that jacket you have on with the piping and the turn up cuff I would love to have one similar to that and you are also right about the pocket squares
Thanks Porter. My jacket is a bespoke coat from Cifonelli. Best, Hugo
Hugo, Just discovered the channel! Thank god you are here! Question? Trouser length is creeping up. I love the look and a pair of loafers and shorter trousers, however, some guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Welcome to our community Simon ! Concerning trousers, I also prefer slightly shorter ones with practically no breaks on the shoes. But not to short !! You can also read some articles on our website like this one : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2013/07/24/a-second-look-at-trouser-turnups-cuffs/
Cheers, Hugo
Regarding style or fashion i believe that the meaning of the saying is that style is something internal and essential, a part of what you are, the choices you make on what to wear and how you wear it. Therefore not everybody will carry them selves with style no matter how fashionable their garments. Or in your own words: wearing fashion is not a sign of style, it's a sign that you wear fashion.
Sensational video Hugo maybe my favorite. Why? Because people need to listen and learn about the do's and dont's. Matching pocket squares and ties is something seen quite a bit in Australia and the more i try to tell people the more they think i am arrogant. Day by day goes by, the more i think you are born with style and you just gain knowledge. Love your videos Hugo
Forza Napoli 😃
Haha, Forza Napoli sempre. But I think there's a sartorial learning curve and that you can improve your style. It's not immediate, but in the long run, I've seen hundreds of PG's followers been literally transformed thanks to their knowledge and thanks to the progressive refinement of their taste. Cheers, Hugo
Superb video again, Hugo! A comment to be made on the last point though-- everybody mimics, even the designers. One can only reverberate what they've heard and thus, every action is always a reflex of everything that is accumulated. Cifonelli would never have been able to craft such treasures, if humanity did not wear clothes.
These are among the wisest words of this comment thread. Merci ! Hugo
Your discussion of style vs fashion was fascinating. When I think of someone with style I think of someone who understands what works for them. And maybe that is the essence, not the time it lasts.
Now, that's a true sartorial influencer's speech, not some kind of a paid peacock to promote no matter what, as long as he's paid. But that's a speech of a true influencer, who knows what he is speaking of through his experience, who is passionate and not afraid to stand on his grounds to defend his views. Keep up the good work, Hugo!
Dear Hugo, nice to see you again with another great video in a lovely new elegant jacket style,specially its matching amazingly with your Hair color )))))), I totally agree with you ,specially about eternal style Myth, as i experienced that myself during my first years of being a banker starting on the year 1997, as most of the suits on those days were with 3 buttons, and that was the fashion i think too, but later it has changed now to the common 2 buttons, which i found it on me much much better and it's my favorite now, so we all get influenced by a way or another, but at the end we choose what is best and suitable of us.
concerning the tie and the pocket square,, you said they shouldn't be same color, so even if its different pattern or motif ? or even shades of the the same color ? . Love from Egypt.
Dear Nader, avoid the same color for sure, even if a different texture can soften the bad effect. Shades may work, but if they are not too similar. You can read this on our website : parisiangentleman.co.uk/academy/dirnellis-ten-commandments-of-the-pocket-square/
Cheers! Hugo
Great presentation. Social media has allowed me to learn so much about style and fashion. I look forward to your channel releases because I always learn something new. Creativity is what drives style. Be you and you will set your mind free.
Yes Keith !! And thank you for your appreciation, Hugo
Your explanation on Style and Fashion is outstanding,I have never heard a better explanation of these two terms.
Wow! As someone who predominantly wears navy, grey or black socks, I will definitely be giving this more thought in the future. Thanks Hugo!
You should, believe me Richard ! Best, Hugo
I agree with all you said in the last two more "controversial" points. But as some viewers have stated in the comments earlier: The wish and yearning alone to base the way one dresses on principles and not on more or less random dictates has it's merits. We both know that true eternity is not to be found "down here". But beautification of the world based on principles is a thing one should and could strife for - even if it's true that "everything flows" in the finite material world. Greetings from Germany, Hugo!
Amen to that my friend. Merci, Hugo
Great video sir,
I just found this channel yesterday, and I’m happy I did.
I liked the point you made about style not being eternal.
After some thought I think you are absolutely right about that.
If something is unchangeable it’s stagnant, and I can’t think of anything positive about stagnation.
Welcome Arend in our community. And thank you for your contribution. Hugo
A really great discussion Hugo! Always looking forward for your next video. A discussion on pocket squares and how to make them work with the overall outfit would be great. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Regards, Andrea
Dear Andrea, yes we'll do a talk on pocket squares for sure, sooner than later. Cheers, Hugo
Fashion lasts for a season.
Style lasts for a decade.
What a brilliant way to differentiate between the two!
Thank you for your appreciation. Hugo
But I wonder if style changes slowly over ten years, or the changes happen more quickly as the decades turn. Perhaps over a couple of years near the actual turning point?
Priyadarshan Nag Fashion is for girls - style is for men - and no political correct Birkenstock model will change that 😂🤣
What are the best quality suit brands (2 piece) under £500.
For one's first suit.
Fantastic video Hugo. On the subject of changes in fashion, I am reminded of the 1940's zoot suit and just how strong of a stylistic statement it was at the time. Learned that one in college haha
Thank you very much Kenneth for your contribution. Cheers! Hugo
Dear Hugo,
Thank you for this very informative video you really hit the nail on the head on all seven
points .Of course style and fashion changes if it did not we would still be wearing togas and
sandals or codpieces and wigs.Thank,s again look forward to further instalments kind regards.
Thank you Adam for your encouraging words ! Hugo
I am always looking forward to a new episode dropping. Thanks for this great education!
Thank you so much David ! Best, Hugo
I know this is an old video, but I'm turning 17 this year and earlier on for my 16th Birthday I bought myself a double breasted suit. Lovely navy with light blue pinstripes. I can firmly say that it is my favourite suit that I own. I will be wearing it alot when I go into Sixth Form.
I couldn't agree more in what you mentioned for the socks!
With little money, someone can add a touch of playful scent to an otherwise standard outfit.
It is a way of personal expression but only for those that can understand it.
I would say an encoded message!
And as I mentioned, without braking the bank!
I agree George! Cheers, Hugo
Agreed on the black suits, except that they're easy to pull off as long as you're wearing them at night, with a white shirt and black necktie, in an appropriate context. They're not versatile.
But I'd love to see yours.
Thank you Daniel for your contribution and you're perfectly right, black suits are not versatile. In my humble opinion they are not easy to pull off, even at night, and personally I never wear mine with a black neck tie. I prefer patterned ties or a crispy white shirt with no necktie for a more cosmopolitan look. Cheers! Hugo
I have some good suits ready to wear, but I have lost wait from a 46 regular to about a 44 regular. Should I just buy another suit or should I have it tailored. So the question is how much tailoring can you do to a suit before the suit is trash? Love your videos this is a must for every man I have learned so much. Please continue this has enlightened and elevated me to improve on my personal style and choice of clothing.
I've read a lot about the "Old Money" look vs merely 'style' vs current 'fashion'. I've even read a further delineation (or nuance) about something called 'Top Style' vs. the 'Old Money' look. I believe in summation they said, while slightly different, both were timeless. It would be interesting to hear your thought on the matter. Thanks!
Just found this channel, love the content. You just gained another subscriber here.
Thank you very much. Hugo and Sonya
Dear Mr Jacomet. Another fantastic episode! Could you perhaps share a beginner explanation on the differences between "style" and "fashion"? I do think that they interact and affect each other. I consider myself as having a personal style but I would often come across impressions from people that I am fashionable. It is interesting that you mention about "trend". So much that I think trend would almost make the differences between fashion and style pointless. Many thanks! Jeremiah
Dear Jeremiah, thank you for your appreciation and encouragements. You can read this article on our website : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2019/01/15/a-second-sartorial-revolution/
Cheers, Hugo
Thank you, Mr Jacomet!
One drawback to wearing dark socks, is the fact that darkness promotes the growth of fungi... More notably, foot and nail fungus. So be sure to air your feet often
Working button sleeves also hark back to physicians who would unbutton their sleeves and roll them up while examining patients and/or washing their hands(Surgeon's cuffs). Bien fait Hugo une fois de plus!
Merci Monsieur ! Hugo
Great words please keeping on your knowledge of not just gentleman’s fashion but life. Thank you
Thank you Captain ! Hugo
Well my dad told me match socks with ties and I agree , or at least they should compliment pocket square it should stand out as individual accessory
Great video. Totally agree with No 5. I see this very often and it makes me crazy every time.
Haha me too! Thanks Christian. Hugo
Excellent points Hugo. What you said about style not being eternal , is unfortunately true. Please tell me though that the modern sneaker will not replace regular the regular dress shoe. That look is just horrific!
Thank you for this WISDOM. You have educated me so greatly and really changed my life.
Wow, that's a huge statement my friend. Thank you for you kind words. Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS I thought I knew what I was doing but I knew nothing before watching this channel. I've been watching Real Men Real style and the gentleman's Gazette and they have definitely educated me greatly but your channel takes it to a whole new level!
Very well spoken!
I think you need a few different suites so that you actually wear them regulary. Get me right not every day but a handfull times a week. Off course one is better than none, but 3 I think is much better.
Otherwise you will come to the bad insight that it is:
1) dirty
2) to small
3) broken
4) some bug eat at it
5) to long sleves
6) to hot
7) to cool
8) drycleaning
9) wrong in some way
Is it considered strange that I always wear socks that pick up and match one of the colours found on my tie/pocket square ? :D
Anyways, magnificient video as always! Thanks for that, cheers!
No Martin it doesn't sound strange to me. Cheers! Hugo
👍😆😂🤣I’m cracking up because as a woman, most of my suits are black and variations of black, some pinstripes etc. 😳I just looked at my closet and laughed. I’ve always felt “safe” in a black suit. I’m so basic. I wear suita to work every day. I accent them with different and nice shirts and blouses. I consider my suits like a uniform, I don’t want to “think” about what to wear to the office. I add a shirt, shoes, a few pieces of jewelry, and I’m done.😆😂🤣
When I hear that matching the pocket square with a tie is a catastrophe, I realise how much of my own life I'm still struggling to get in order. The uphill battle to face life's adversities.
My comment is not intended as sarcasm, so don't take offence, please. I think there is a serious side to such high standards, and having a bar set high for some of us makes worthy goals.
The truth is, when I watch your videos I sense a better life worth reaching through one's will. So the take away is that my comment is seemingly sarcastic, but deep down, I'm still full of admiration. And your work takes me away from the presentations of the world in a broader sense that can too easily diminish one's spirit instead of lift it as it should, and ought to.
So thank you, for your work I am grateful that people like you are out there.
Thank you Hugo! Such important content. I enjoy your channel.
Thank you so much Erin. We enjoy your comments. Hugo
so happy to hear him reiterate my viewpoints on matching.
With pleasure my friend! Hugo
7:50 I have a dilemma: On the one hand I don't want to open my jacket's sleeve button holes because I don't want to be one of those show-offs which I detest, on the other hand I want to open the first button holes for aesthetic reasons: I like the wider opening width of the sleeves it creates. What to do?
Hi! I think when we talk about timeless style, we think of people like Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, etc. They still look great a few generations later ;)
Also : you seem to wear a nice watch, it makes me wonder if you have done already or plan to do, a video about watches. It can be a complex topic with also many subtleties and myths to mention, so I think it could be interesting.
I agree for Sinatra and Bogart, and Cooper, and Gable, and Grant, and Astaire and Stewart.... My watch is an extraordinary Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Double Spiral. But timepieces is another subject on which I'm far from being an expert. The only piece I wrote on the subject is precisely on the watch I'm wearing. Here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2018/10/10/laurent-ferrier-the-most-elegant-timepieces-in-the-world/
Cheers ! Hugo
Even the meta in video games like StarCraft (a real time strategy computer game) keeps changing even though it has been around for 20 years. One could think about fashion in that way. In StarCraft, the meta changes because people found a better way to play the game, or are responding to trends in how everyone else plays the game. I think the same is true in fashion. Very interesting talk. I appreciated the deep dive.