Great list. I like that you don’t focus on only expensive items. Style is not a matter of money. Even though money matters. But money should never compensate taste.
I haven't had the opportunity to test the higher end whiskys, but I do love the Wiser's Special Blend straight up with a whisky stone. It's probably the cheapest stuff in the store but it's still my favourite. I do also like the odd swig of Canadian Club as well.
Good choices sir.. Here's mine: 1) Hat: The 8 panel newsboy (or the 'Peaky Blinder' as it's called today)... 2) Overcoat: Black Wool (long or short P-coat style) .... 3) Jacket: Tweed (Herringbone or Donegal) 3 button with leather sleeve patches... 4) Shirt: Agree with the stark white dress shirt. TOO versatile to not choose. Bonus points if French-cuffed with a smart & simple pair of cufflinks.... 4) Trousers: Agree with the flat-front cotton canvas chino.. either in black, brown or (hard to find) grey... 5) Shoes: Toss up between the plain penny loafer OR a suede oxford (Brogue patterning optional) in some shade of brown (just remember to water proof the material)... 6) Watch: the Pulsar model PF8373 Men's Sports Chronograph... LOVE mine and it didn't break the bank.... 7) Cologne: Bath & Body Works brand called 'Coffee & Whiskey' which also comes in a body wash, body spray, soap and body lotion option. Manly and not over powering.... 7) Gloves: Totes brand smart-touch half leathers in chocolate brown... 8) Accessories (multiple items here): A scarf in either lamb's wool or cashmere (solid or tartan) although I do from time to time 'borrow' a worsted wool sash from my wife's collection (Every kilt I order she insists on getting a sash also... because she loves the 'matchy-matchy' thing when we're out together)... also 9) A Kershaw brand spring-assisted pocket knife with at least a 2 inch blade. The most versatile tool a man can carry... along with a lighter and a small pocket flashlight (or torch as you call it) and 10) Drink: Ole' Smokey brand salted caramel bourbon from Tennessee USA (Goes great with a smooth cigar or pipe tobacco).... I'm also VERY fond of cravat/ascot style neck wear instead of a bow or long tie and sweater vests.... Usually in a smart Argyll or simple cable-link pattern. I guess that's actually more than ten... Oh well
Enjoyed the video. As for myself, I cannot afford a Rolex but I do have a Fossil watch that I’ve had for over 30 years and still going strong. As for the Canadian Club, I prefer Makers Mark. It’s a very smooth Kentucky straight bourbon and I believe if would give it a go you would enjoy it too.
Hello Ash, I really enjoyed your "Dessert island disks" must haves. I certainly went along with most of your choices. Prefer a Fedora over a Trilby but thats about it. Oh and Famous Grouse. All the best sir, Rob.
Rob you beat me to it. I was thinking that, the Dessert Island Disks of Chapdom. Yes Famous Grouse is a good pick for scotch. It is very drinkable and has a lot character. Much prefer to most single malts by a mile.🍻
Hello, my brother from another mother and my cousin across the pond! I've only recently subscribed to your channel and am really enjoying your content! Your mention of Alfred Dunhill Edition brought me back 35 years ago when I was a blooming hotel executive with Westin Hotels in Houston TX. The resident manager who always shined on my performance took a 4-month long holiday to London and brought me back a bottle. I've never had so many compliments since. I can't wait to get another bottle and follow it up in the Fall with Floris No 89. Thank You!!!
Great topic and video! I agree with everything you touched upon. My only "divergence" would be the Bass Wine Colored Flat Strap Weejun (but not sure how popular the Weejun is in the UK?) and a British IPA.
My things I can't live without are a Damarca Pork Pie hat in wine over a Trilby. Solovair Boots in Oxblood and Solovair Gibsons in Black and Bass Weejuns loafers in wine for the spring and summer. Ben Sherman shirts. Levi Vintage Sta-Prest trousers and Farah vintage frog mouth trousers over chinos any day of the week. Sevledge jeans. I do like cardigans as well. I love to wear Dior fahrenheit or Bently. Not fussed at all by watches and I'm tea total😅
Hi, Ash! Thanks for this- an interesting video for sure! I'm in the fedora camp, although I've started to experiment with flat caps as well, but think the fedora will be my one to go with for hats. For coats I'd likely go with an overcoat, but I live in Canada, where you really need something that works in winter. I go without scents as my wife gets migraines from perfumes (as does one of my sons), so no scents here, but I would replace with an unscented body lotion with SPF. For shoes, I might go with a chelsea boot as I love them, and they can go with suits in a pinch as well as a brogue. My watches are less refined than yours, and I wear a simple Timex every day because it's waterproof, so I don't need to think about it when I go swimming or get in the shower.
Somehow I found your channel, and honestly just listening to you talk about things; both the timbre and the enthusiasm , is so peaceful, interesting, and entertaining.
I've found unlined leather gloves, after they've cooled to the outside temperature, make my hand colder during the winter. After a very short time, they seem to draw the heat from my skin, and can't keep up with the winter cold. However, Canadian Club shows you're a man of good taste. Why are some individuals so down on blended whiskey? Although, with seltzer I prefer some Rye Whiskey. Pity one can't get Alberta Premium outside of Canada.
If you like CC whiskey, you will be interested in my review video of Monkey Shoulder blended malt whiskey, which will be on the channel tomorrow. I have now tested it extensively and can confirm that drinking a bottle will result in loss of memory, nausea and loose bowel movements.
As always, interesting. I would have to agree on the white dress shirt, I would disagree on most of the rest purely out of personal choice and for whisky I'd choose my local distillery, Glengoyne. The five year is young and light, but smooth and full of flavour. It's also more reasonably priced than its older siblings.
Your choices make a classic outfit and one I enjoy wearing. I would swap out a few items for my own choices; my Stetson Gun Club for the hat, a pair of western boots for the shoes, my pocket watch, and Tullamore Dew for the whisky. But then I am an American Gentleman with a rural background.
I always wear a bowler, a dress shirt, and a cravat while playing golf. This combo makes me stand out and slightly disturbs my opponents...casual arrogance.You And after the 18th hole we always have a Southern Comfort old fashioned. It hits the spot! Thanks for another great show, Ash. William from Dublin (Ohio).
Hi, Ash. Great article. I like a straw Panama for the summer, and I usually carry a very small penknife. (I used to carry a Swiss Army Officer's Knife with a locking blade - becasue I prefer my fingers to be the size and shape they are - but that is no longer possible in the UK. As for the whisky: regrettably, I spend too much on Malt Scotch and not enough on shoes!
You named everything but a cell phone, lol 😂....just kidding, you did another rock solid video “chap”.....keep up the great work, I love watching your videos.....I’ve learned a lot from watching them👍🏿🙏🏾
I can't live without my white tie and tails. I only wear it about once per month, but from the moment I put it on, I knew I couldn't just "not wear it" like everyone else. Several other items: - Bowler/boater - Pinstripe 3 piece suit - Red ascot - Grey paletot - Black oxfords - Winchester shirt - White pocket square - Braces My style is formal and decorated. My essentials aren't the norm, but I love wearing these items!
Great video Ash once again, I would definitely choose the same kind of stuff, but couldnt live with my Loake burgandy belt and also my signature paul smith stripe socks also my TAG Carrera Calibre 16 which I love already looking forward to next Video Ash.
An excellent list. Thank you. I would choose the Glenmorangie over any other alcoholic beverage. It is also a blend, with just a kiss of peat. For the watch my first choice would be the Dirty Dozen homage 36mm hand wound watch by VAER. It is not suited for diving, but I theorize that zombies sink in water; best to stay on the surface. As a Yank, I never feel quite complete without a pocket knife (I favor the Civivi Elementum with grey scales) and a handkerchief. My shoe choice would be black brogues with rubber soles (classic postman's shoes). The jacket choice would be a Harrington, ideally in navy blue, but I live in a very mild climate, where casual is king.
Ten Style Items I Enjoy: 1. Panama hat -hand woven in Ecuador 2. Grey rabbit fur felt Fedora -in classic 40's style 3. Black lambswool Papakha -nothing is warmer in winter 4. Cream linen trousers 5. Light blue linen shirt 6. Vintage Liberty of London paisley ties 7. Vintage single-breasted navy cashmere topcoat 8. Caramel cashmere and wool blend three button sport coat 9. Vintage bespoke single-breasted navy blazer 10. Rolex steel and gold Date Just with black dial
Another great video, Ash; however, if I may be permitted a correction: 02:13 '...much more stylish than a flat cap, or even that eponymous baseball cap...' Er, I think you mean 'that UBIQUITOUS baseball cap'. Oh, and I LOVE your brown (or perhaps burgundy) wing-tip brogues
Can't agree with you on the whisky, but as with wine the best one for you is the one you like, regardless of price or "quality". I'd also recommend Tanner Bates for leather belts and accessories.
Greetings, Ash! Despite the common portrayal of the American consumer as a smug & rakish fellow covered in brands, I would say my black flat cap & my Clark's Chukka boots are must-haves. And a pint of Guinness at room temperature. Go figure!
Good morning Ash...since we in the fall season i can't live without my regular and bow ties....i can think of more things but it's 4 am in ny.....enjoy your day and week
Great list. I wear a fedora, rather than a trillby. A citizen toughmaster for a watch. Regarding Canadian Club. That whisky was my go to in my youth. I shall revisit the only distiller with a royal warrant
I know I've pretty much watched all your videos, as I second guessed half your choices 😁. I will have to try that whiskey though, I think you would enjoy Monkey shoulder, another blended but unassuming smooth whiskey..
Excellent! 10 out of 10 with perhaps a few variances on the personal side and I must say that as a Canadian your choice of CC is spot on (try it with a ginger ale mix and be delighted) , that being said life would be incomplete without French champagne !
Another great video Ash. Would agree most definitely. Although I cannot live without my Tweed and my barber love my fedora and my flat cap. I would have to say by Allen Edmond shoes like yours. But as far as everything else you're spot-on. Except I don't have a Rolex I have a Orient Diver's watch. Cheers Ron
Great video, my new friend, as a lady of somewhat more unique style, I have many little black dresses. A smart dressed gentleman needs a version of this as well. My favorite hat as a lady is the Irish newsboy cap, with a little rose added for femininity. Goes with just about everything. But this channel is for the chaps out there, so I personally love a Homburg on a man, or a Fedora. You are the first gentleman I have seen who looks smart in a Trilby, you look great! I introduced Tim, "Big Pretty", to Plum Wine, and he loves it now too!
You are, for sure, much more stylish than me, good sir! Being that I work overseas in a more rugged environment, some essential items for me are: 1) Dark brown wool fedora (think Indiana Jones), 2) Some form of a canvas jacket (to buffet the wind and rain), 3) Canvas button-up shirt from Duluth Trading Co. (I can wear this in the wilderness or at church), 4) Chinos pants. You are right, they go well with many things. As of late, though, I have been wearing a pair of 5.11 khaki combat pants. Surprisingly, they also go well with many things. 5) My one shoe of choice is Merrell hiking shoes. I know they are not stylish, but they work well in the mountains or at church. 6) My watch of choice is a Citizen Eco-Drive Field Watch. Black face with white illuminated numbers. I can easily read the time in a low light situation, and I never have to wind it up or change the batteries. It will run for over 25 years straight, as long at it gets light. It looks like the old WW2 US GI watches. 7) My one fragrance of choice is Aramis. It is traditional, manly and I enjoy the smell. 8) pocket knife, pen and a notepad. This is my everyday pocket carry. 9) My bag of choice is an oilcloth satchel. It repels water and is small enough to sling over my shoulder. I can position it behind me, to my side or my front. I can carry quite a bit in the mountains, but it does not look out of place in a city, like a backpackers backpack. I know that I am not very stylish, but for my line of work, this is my "uniform of choice." If I had a different job, I just might change my style to something like yours. I like it.
You really do sound like Dr Henry Jones in your wardrobe choices. I have been using a TacSac 13 for the last 6-months from the US company NutSac. It is an oiled canvas utility bag and I have absolutely loved it. I have subsequently retired my usual leather valise in favour of the smaller TacSac, which I find so much more versatile in daily use - not very stylish though (I revert to leather for smarter situations).
Drink of choice for me : Glenmorangie 10yr and water ( ice block optional). Nothing fancy but a great tasting smooth scotch.....and doesn't break the bank. Cheers!
Barbour wax jacket. A tan Loake Burford. A Longine chrono. A dark tweed trouser. A button down collar white shirt with a lovely crisp sleeve crease. Drink wise an old fashioned or a very simple Indian tonic water with lemon and ice. Hat? No idea. Accessories a quality leather shoulder bag and a wallet. After shave:Aramis.
Thanks for the tip on the Canadian Club whiskey Ash I will have to give it a go. I've been a fan of more expensive Irish whiskey (Tullamore Dew) which is great but a little pricey for me. Glad to have you in my corner!
I’m going to be cheeky and suggest that this list may change when you get your hands on an explorer...I completely agree on the brogues, navy blazer and Barbour, but probably get more mileage from my light blue shirts, although they do lose out on versatility.... Thanks for another great video!
Hi I'm attending a wedding soon and it's an informal one however I'm curently interested in tricker stow boots or shoes to wear and chinos. I've yet to try on some chinos that i like whey range from cheep and shabby to downright baggy. Any recommendations for brands to consider. Plus the tricker boots and shoe in unsure if leather sole or chunkey commando sole is the way to go thanks.
Charles Tyrwhitt make an excellent chino trousers in a variety of fits and colours, I wear them often and they are excellent. If you are wearing boots to a formal function, I would suggest the leather sole option, as the commando sole, which is excellent as a utility boot, will be somewhat chunky for a special occasion I suggest. But remember, there are no rules - you must wear what you love!
1. Not much of a hat person but I have 3 in mind, Bucket hat for when it's too hot, Tweet flat cap or a grey Beanie when cold. 2. Agree, The Barbour wax jacket is pretty much my goto jacket (Also like the quilted Barbour Chelsea jacket, but nowhere near as good if it starts to rain) 3. Again, spot on. When I finally started to dress properly about 10 years ago, the Navy Blazer was my first purchase, bought it off the peg at Burton's, so impressed with the quality I decided to get it altered (Shoulders and arm length) to get a near perfect fit, it is my goto dress jacket when I want to pair with my best dress jeans and brown Brogues. 4. Blue Shirt man myself 90% of the time, but if i'm wearing a suit, or Dinner Jacket i'd choose the White button down. 5. Still a big fan of jeans, even at the smart casual level, with the blue shirt, Navy Blazer & Brown Brogues. 6. Brown Brogue Boots (Loake or Crockett&Jones) I have had a pair of Loake Bedale for the last 7 years and I have worn them nearly every day. 7. The 2 watches I can't live without. Every day wear: Breitling Pluton 41mm Quartz on a brown strap. Smart casual: Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 Automatic 39mm on a steel bracelet (Dream watch would be a Rolex Explorer) 8. Best Tom ford, Semi Best Floris (89 0r Turnbull&Asser) and every day splash Ralph Lauren Polo Sport 9. Not a massive fan of gloves, sometimes just a wool pair from M&S 10. Drink: Merlot with my Sunday Dinner, Single Malt at least 12 yo as a digestive a few hours later while watching the F1 or a film. I don't really drink beyond that.
You make so many great points - I think I may have to update my preferences soon, as my tastes have changed a lot since this video earlier in the year.
Well done Ash. I agree with your “Can’t live without items” list. But I also need a good quality rum, blue jeans, a good lighter to light my cigars. Love your tweet jacket. Perhaps make a second 10 item list. Very good video. Keep them coming. Thank you.
When you said dunhill edition, I knew there was something I liked about you. I started wearing it 1989 when i was 16. The scent has diluted since but it's still a great scent
When it comes to Whiskey, I always stay with Bourbons, usually Booker's (after diluting it down to 40% from its original 63% with ice or water), Woodford Reserve or Makers Mark. What draws me to Bourbons is the faint vanilla aroma all of them hint to, I suppose.
Would love a Barbour jacket, but instead I have Australian Outback's version of a Barbour jacket made in...Canada! lol I recently got a wax bucket style hat from Ireland that matches the green coat. As a Canadian I didn't know that Canadian Club is sold in 150 countries.
The list is a bit Alan Partridge and out of date, with the greatest of respect you should modernise yourself. I love the classics myself and agree with 70% of the list but the following are off the mark; navy blazers were left in the early nineties where they belong, they are terribly old fashioned and look frankly awful. The fragrances are pretty dire, old fashioned and don’t date well, Dunhill fragrances in particular are poor quality and dated. You should check out Aventus by Creed, Bleu by Chanel, Armani Code and Dior Sauvage (either the new Elixir or Parfum). Again the trilby is at least two generations out of date but I’ll give you that one as I think you could pull it off, so fair play to you, if you like looking really old fashioned that is.
I fully agree with the khaki trousers. They don't get nearly as much attention as they deserve these days. However, I would argue that a navy blue jacket can't be worn with jeans. When worn on dark blue or indigo "smart' jeans, there just isn't enough of a colour difference and it ends up looking odd. While when worn on more casual jeans it clashes in formality. I personally think a grey sports jacket is more versatile.
Good list. I am on a journey, at this moment I´d put 2 things from your list on my own list, the gloves, and the watch. So It´s að two-items list, but growing.
Hehe. Fair play to you. I could definitely live without Canadian Club in my life. One scotch to rule them all. Rest of ones life? Hmm. That’s difficult. Perhaps Springbank 10yo. It has everything. A real treat and also could be considered a staple in my cabinet. Close second, Glencadam 15yo.
Hello Ash Good items you choose, there is item i feel missing like a fountain pen good old classic Montblanc also as i talk about Montblanc you should really try the fragrance Explorer is absolutly divine.. Have a great day bye
I am an avid fountain pen user and have recently filmed several reviews of entry-level pens from well known brands in recent weeks, these will start to arrive on the channel in the next few weeks (on Wednesdays). Sadly I do not own a Montblanc as yet, but I am hopeful for the future. I have heard that MB Explorer is a pretty good stand-in for Creed's Aventus - I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip.
@@TheChapsGuide What a good new ! can't wait to see that. Yes MB Explorer was a really good alternative too Aventus with this MB status product wich i love.
The one item I can't live without is my dark charcoal 2 piece suit. I have a blue suit which is ok, but I prefer the charcoal as it goes with so many shirts, ties and shoes and it looks really nice. I like other colors such as a lighter gray (which I don't have but want to get) but I have yet to own a suit that I like as much as my charcoal. I also seem to love ties and have a fair number of them. I believe ties are something you can wear that changes your entire look. One day it's blue, next day yellow, next day burgundy, etc. The suit can remain the same but you can change your look so much just by wearing a different color tie. So I love ties. When I was younger some of my friends called me 'the tie', because I always wore nice ties and had quite a variety of them. I still do that.
I would add the smoking pipe, Sherlock Holmes style pipe. I don't smoke my self, but just a nostalgia stylish item from the days of my older generation relatives in the 60's. I have one in my study at home. I just hold it sometimes and pretend to smoke and the rest is history.
I adore the Submariner, I have the new 41mm no date and I think it’s almost the perfect watch to wear ….but it’s far for being the best watch to wear with your formal outfit. You can do it much better , I’m sure.
Perfect selection ! for shoes I would go with a brown Monkstrap accessories although I love driving gloves unlined of course I'm more inclined to have a pocket square and a good umbrela . Regards , I really enjoy your videos
Great list! Here is my one 1.grey fedora hat 2.Barbour wax jacket 3.a Tweed Blazer donegal tweed is just amazing 4.a light grey bussiness shirt 5.a chino like you choose it 6.a brown derby like yours 7. When it comes to watches it is not easy for me because I collect but I would choose my Sinn 556a because its versatile and my wedding watch 8.i would choose a scarfe Maybe Barbour or Burberry check 9.a brown leather belt As drink i would choose wine And my leather weekender from Gusti leathers
I imagine Ash’s decision to button both or even one button was that it looks better than having an open jacket while sitting on the bench with no table to block the view. But I would worry that the buttons and jacket material are under considerable stress as can be seen in the video. If the jacket is tailored to fit well buttoned while standing it is probably going to be a stressed if buttoned while sitting, especially the bottom button which is better left unbuttoned at all times. But as Ash reminds us often, “rules” can be broken. I’ve noticed that Ash’s jacket is often buttoned when he is sitting behind a table during a video.
Great list. I like that you don’t focus on only expensive items.
Style is not a matter of money. Even though money matters. But money should never compensate taste.
I haven't had the opportunity to test the higher end whiskys, but I do love the Wiser's Special Blend straight up with a whisky stone. It's probably the cheapest stuff in the store but it's still my favourite. I do also like the odd swig of Canadian Club as well.
Great list. On my side I would exchanges few items :
Flatcap
Burgundy Penny loafers
Bottle of water as I don't drink alcohol
Cheers
Dutch:je proost niet met water!
Good choices sir.. Here's mine: 1) Hat: The 8 panel newsboy (or the 'Peaky Blinder' as it's called today)... 2) Overcoat: Black Wool (long or short P-coat style) .... 3) Jacket: Tweed (Herringbone or Donegal) 3 button with leather sleeve patches... 4) Shirt: Agree with the stark white dress shirt. TOO versatile to not choose. Bonus points if French-cuffed with a smart & simple pair of cufflinks.... 4) Trousers: Agree with the flat-front cotton canvas chino.. either in black, brown or (hard to find) grey... 5) Shoes: Toss up between the plain penny loafer OR a suede oxford (Brogue patterning optional) in some shade of brown (just remember to water proof the material)... 6) Watch: the Pulsar model PF8373 Men's Sports Chronograph... LOVE mine and it didn't break the bank.... 7) Cologne: Bath & Body Works brand called 'Coffee & Whiskey' which also comes in a body wash, body spray, soap and body lotion option. Manly and not over powering.... 7) Gloves: Totes brand smart-touch half leathers in chocolate brown... 8) Accessories (multiple items here): A scarf in either lamb's wool or cashmere (solid or tartan) although I do from time to time 'borrow' a worsted wool sash from my wife's collection (Every kilt I order she insists on getting a sash also... because she loves the 'matchy-matchy' thing when we're out together)... also 9) A Kershaw brand spring-assisted pocket knife with at least a 2 inch blade. The most versatile tool a man can carry... along with a lighter and a small pocket flashlight (or torch as you call it) and 10) Drink: Ole' Smokey brand salted caramel bourbon from Tennessee USA (Goes great with a smooth cigar or pipe tobacco).... I'm also VERY fond of cravat/ascot style neck wear instead of a bow or long tie and sweater vests.... Usually in a smart Argyll or simple cable-link pattern. I guess that's actually more than ten... Oh well
For the watch...I'll take the JLC Reverso with a brown polo strap and a back up black strap....Good for every occasion but swimming.
Great choice. I’m lust after a JLC Reverso.
@@TheChapsGuide As do I
I have the omega sea master, Canadian club is also my go to whisky and I have most of the Floris men’s colognes including the no 89.
Enjoyed the video. As for myself, I cannot afford a Rolex but I do have a Fossil watch that I’ve had for over 30 years and still going strong. As for the Canadian Club, I prefer Makers Mark. It’s a very smooth Kentucky straight bourbon and I believe if would give it a go you would enjoy it too.
Hello Ash, I really enjoyed your "Dessert island disks" must haves. I certainly went along with most of your choices. Prefer a Fedora over a Trilby but thats about it. Oh and Famous Grouse. All the best sir, Rob.
My Dad is a Famous Grouse drinker, very nice.
Rob you beat me to it. I was thinking that, the Dessert Island Disks of Chapdom. Yes Famous Grouse is a good pick for scotch. It is very drinkable and has a lot character. Much prefer to most single malts by a mile.🍻
good info.I prefer dagger point collars,ans notch wing lapels on my coats
Hello, my brother from another mother and my cousin across the pond!
I've only recently subscribed to your channel and am really enjoying your content!
Your mention of Alfred Dunhill Edition brought me back 35 years ago when I was a blooming hotel executive with Westin Hotels in Houston TX. The resident manager who always shined on my performance took a 4-month long holiday to London and brought me back a bottle. I've never had so many compliments since. I can't wait to get another bottle and follow it up in the Fall with Floris No 89.
Thank You!!!
Great topic and video! I agree with everything you touched upon. My only "divergence" would be the Bass Wine Colored Flat Strap Weejun (but not sure how popular the Weejun is in the UK?) and a British IPA.
Just bought a leather bag on your recommendation - and some Canadian Club. Many thanks.
Thank you for sharing, Ash! Kind regards from Germany.
My things I can't live without are a Damarca Pork Pie hat in wine over a Trilby. Solovair Boots in Oxblood and Solovair Gibsons in Black and Bass Weejuns loafers in wine for the spring and summer. Ben Sherman shirts. Levi Vintage Sta-Prest trousers and Farah vintage frog mouth trousers over chinos any day of the week. Sevledge jeans. I do like cardigans as well. I love to wear Dior fahrenheit or Bently. Not fussed at all by watches and I'm tea total😅
Hi, Ash! Thanks for this- an interesting video for sure! I'm in the fedora camp, although I've started to experiment with flat caps as well, but think the fedora will be my one to go with for hats. For coats I'd likely go with an overcoat, but I live in Canada, where you really need something that works in winter. I go without scents as my wife gets migraines from perfumes (as does one of my sons), so no scents here, but I would replace with an unscented body lotion with SPF. For shoes, I might go with a chelsea boot as I love them, and they can go with suits in a pinch as well as a brogue. My watches are less refined than yours, and I wear a simple Timex every day because it's waterproof, so I don't need to think about it when I go swimming or get in the shower.
Solid selections and perfect for your environment. Thanks for sharing.
Somehow I found your channel, and honestly just listening to you talk about things; both the timbre and the enthusiasm , is so peaceful, interesting, and entertaining.
one more for the list, RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boot, the legend of mens classic footwear
Thanks Ash, well presented and reasoned. Subscribed
I've found unlined leather gloves, after they've cooled to the outside temperature, make my hand colder during the winter. After a very short time, they seem to draw the heat from my skin, and can't keep up with the winter cold.
However, Canadian Club shows you're a man of good taste. Why are some individuals so down on blended whiskey? Although, with seltzer I prefer some Rye Whiskey. Pity one can't get Alberta Premium outside of Canada.
If you like CC whiskey, you will be interested in my review video of Monkey Shoulder blended malt whiskey, which will be on the channel tomorrow. I have now tested it extensively and can confirm that drinking a bottle will result in loss of memory, nausea and loose bowel movements.
Great choices
As always, interesting. I would have to agree on the white dress shirt, I would disagree on most of the rest purely out of personal choice and for whisky I'd choose my local distillery, Glengoyne. The five year is young and light, but smooth and full of flavour. It's also more reasonably priced than its older siblings.
Great fun to watch and I loved your choices🙂
Very enjoyable video Ash, those shoes 👞 are great, the Rolex Submariner is my personal choice too.
Great video, Ash! It did make me think, and as you ask me to do a reciprocal video of my 10 and I’ll be putting that up on Big Pretty Man later today!
I very much look forward to seeing your own version !!!
Dont sit with your jacket buttoned, and sit up straight.
No offense but if i were you I would definitely pick a datejust ,a Cartier tank or a JLC reverso.The Sub doesn’t suit your style whatsoever.Cheers.
This is absolutely ridiculous...🤣🤣🤣
Your choices make a classic outfit and one I enjoy wearing. I would swap out a few items for my own choices; my Stetson Gun Club for the hat, a pair of western boots for the shoes, my pocket watch, and Tullamore Dew for the whisky. But then I am an American Gentleman with a rural background.
Fine selections sir - suitable for a chap of your heritage.
I always wear a bowler, a dress shirt, and a cravat while playing golf. This combo makes me stand out and slightly disturbs my opponents...casual arrogance.You
And after the 18th hole we always have a Southern Comfort old fashioned.
It hits the spot!
Thanks for another great show, Ash.
William from Dublin (Ohio).
Hi, Ash. Great article. I like a straw Panama for the summer, and I usually carry a very small penknife. (I used to carry a Swiss Army Officer's Knife with a locking blade - becasue I prefer my fingers to be the size and shape they are - but that is no longer possible in the UK. As for the whisky: regrettably, I spend too much on Malt Scotch and not enough on shoes!
You named everything but a cell phone, lol 😂....just kidding, you did another rock solid video “chap”.....keep up the great work, I love watching your videos.....I’ve learned a lot from watching them👍🏿🙏🏾
The GShock is ready for the apocalypse.
I can't live without my white tie and tails. I only wear it about once per month, but from the moment I put it on, I knew I couldn't just "not wear it" like everyone else.
Several other items:
- Bowler/boater
- Pinstripe 3 piece suit
- Red ascot
- Grey paletot
- Black oxfords
- Winchester shirt
- White pocket square
- Braces
My style is formal and decorated. My essentials aren't the norm, but I love wearing these items!
Sir, you certainly are a dapper chap. Great style selections.
@@TheChapsGuide Merci!
Got my Sub in 1986 new. Worn everyday since. It’s iconic absolutely.
Great video Ash once again, I would definitely choose the same kind of stuff, but couldnt live with my Loake burgandy belt and also my signature paul smith stripe socks also my TAG Carrera Calibre 16 which I love already looking forward to next Video Ash.
An excellent list. Thank you.
I would choose the Glenmorangie over any other alcoholic beverage. It is also a blend, with just a kiss of peat. For the watch my first choice would be the Dirty Dozen homage 36mm hand wound watch by VAER. It is not suited for diving, but I theorize that zombies sink in water; best to stay on the surface.
As a Yank, I never feel quite complete without a pocket knife (I favor the Civivi Elementum with grey scales) and a handkerchief. My shoe choice would be black brogues with rubber soles (classic postman's shoes). The jacket choice would be a Harrington, ideally in navy blue, but I live in a very mild climate, where casual is king.
Ten Style Items I Enjoy:
1. Panama hat -hand woven in Ecuador
2. Grey rabbit fur felt Fedora -in classic 40's style
3. Black lambswool Papakha -nothing is warmer in winter
4. Cream linen trousers
5. Light blue linen shirt
6. Vintage Liberty of London paisley ties
7. Vintage single-breasted navy cashmere topcoat
8. Caramel cashmere and wool blend three button sport coat
9. Vintage bespoke single-breasted navy blazer
10. Rolex steel and gold Date Just with black dial
Another great video, Ash; however, if I may be permitted a correction: 02:13 '...much more stylish than a flat cap, or even that eponymous baseball cap...' Er, I think you mean 'that UBIQUITOUS baseball cap'. Oh, and I LOVE your brown (or perhaps burgundy) wing-tip brogues
Can't agree with you on the whisky, but as with wine the best one for you is the one you like, regardless of price or "quality". I'd also recommend Tanner Bates for leather belts and accessories.
Hello Ash. Really enjoying the channel. I thought you may have brought out a pipe or cigar case in your items 😂
Greetings, Ash! Despite the common portrayal of the American consumer as a smug & rakish fellow covered in brands, I would say my black flat cap & my Clark's Chukka boots are must-haves. And a pint of Guinness at room temperature. Go figure!
A fine collection for the modern era. I can't get along with Guinness (even tried it in the factory in Dublin).
Good morning Ash...since we in the fall season i can't live without my regular and bow ties....i can think of more things but it's 4 am in ny.....enjoy your day and week
I would substitute Canadian Club with Glenmorangie. Reasonably priced and really tasty.
Where can I order Barbour waxed jacket ? Specifically suggest me the name of the Shoap ? Thank you
Great list. I wear a fedora, rather than a trillby. A citizen toughmaster for a watch. Regarding Canadian Club. That whisky was my go to in my youth. I shall revisit the only distiller with a royal warrant
Great video, Ash. I'd share many of these on your list.
I try and be as smart as I can, but as for being a 'chap' as you call, I NEVER wear a hat, tie, watch or scent.
CC and water or Crown and water are my go to drinks. Love Canadian Club!! Great video!
I know I've pretty much watched all your videos, as I second guessed half your choices 😁. I will have to try that whiskey though, I think you would enjoy Monkey shoulder, another blended but unassuming smooth whiskey..
Thanks for the tip. I'm always seeking new experiences and I like the sound of that.
Excellent! 10 out of 10 with perhaps a few variances on the personal side and I must say that as a Canadian your choice of CC is spot on (try it with a ginger ale mix and be delighted) , that being said life would be incomplete without French champagne !
I've always believed, and still do, that Bonds watch is an Omega Seamaster 🤔
Canadian Club...Oh yeah! It's a perfect medium.
Another great video Ash. Would agree most definitely. Although I cannot live without my Tweed and my barber love my fedora and my flat cap. I would have to say by Allen Edmond shoes like yours. But as far as everything else you're spot-on. Except I don't have a Rolex I have a Orient Diver's watch. Cheers Ron
Great video, my new friend, as a lady of somewhat more unique style, I have many little black dresses. A smart dressed gentleman needs a version of this as well. My favorite hat as a lady is the Irish newsboy cap, with a little rose added for femininity. Goes with just about everything. But this channel is for the chaps out there, so I personally love a Homburg on a man, or a Fedora. You are the first gentleman I have seen who looks smart in a Trilby, you look great! I introduced Tim, "Big Pretty", to Plum Wine, and he loves it now too!
Great choices Heather - I am so looking forward to the return of the hat season in a few weeks - autumn has b=never been so welcome!!
whilst in Australia, I drank both versions of Canadian club
Well I have 7 on the list just waiting for the Rolex. Top video Ash
You are, for sure, much more stylish than me, good sir! Being that I work overseas in a more rugged environment, some essential items for me are:
1) Dark brown wool fedora (think Indiana Jones),
2) Some form of a canvas jacket (to buffet the wind and rain),
3) Canvas button-up shirt from Duluth Trading Co. (I can wear this in the wilderness or at church),
4) Chinos pants. You are right, they go well with many things. As of late, though, I have been wearing a pair of 5.11 khaki combat pants. Surprisingly, they also go well with many things.
5) My one shoe of choice is Merrell hiking shoes. I know they are not stylish, but they work well in the mountains or at church.
6) My watch of choice is a Citizen Eco-Drive Field Watch. Black face with white illuminated numbers. I can easily read the time in a low light situation, and I never have to wind it up or change the batteries. It will run for over 25 years straight, as long at it gets light. It looks like the old WW2 US GI watches.
7) My one fragrance of choice is Aramis. It is traditional, manly and I enjoy the smell.
8) pocket knife, pen and a notepad. This is my everyday pocket carry.
9) My bag of choice is an oilcloth satchel. It repels water and is small enough to sling over my shoulder. I can position it behind me, to my side or my front. I can carry quite a bit in the mountains, but it does not look out of place in a city, like a backpackers backpack.
I know that I am not very stylish, but for my line of work, this is my "uniform of choice." If I had a different job, I just might change my style to something like yours. I like it.
You really do sound like Dr Henry Jones in your wardrobe choices. I have been using a TacSac 13 for the last 6-months from the US company NutSac. It is an oiled canvas utility bag and I have absolutely loved it. I have subsequently retired my usual leather valise in favour of the smaller TacSac, which I find so much more versatile in daily use - not very stylish though (I revert to leather for smarter situations).
Drink of choice for me : Glenmorangie 10yr and water ( ice block optional). Nothing fancy but a great tasting smooth scotch.....and doesn't break the bank. Cheers!
Sounds great!
Barbour wax jacket. A tan Loake Burford. A Longine chrono. A dark tweed trouser. A button down collar white shirt with a lovely crisp sleeve crease. Drink wise an old fashioned or a very simple Indian tonic water with lemon and ice. Hat? No idea. Accessories a quality leather shoulder bag and a wallet. After shave:Aramis.
Great choices!
Thanks for the tip on the Canadian Club whiskey Ash I will have to give it a go. I've been a fan of more expensive Irish whiskey (Tullamore Dew) which is great but a little pricey for me. Glad to have you in my corner!
Hope you enjoy it!
I‘m gonna go ahead and make a firm prediction: when Ash gets his 36mm Explorer, that Sub is going 😁
It may well happen. I am open minded to downsizing my little watch family - I already have too much money tied up in horology at the moment.
After watching this video, I feel am in good standing
actually there are more than two types of Canadian club
I’m going to be cheeky and suggest that this list may change when you get your hands on an explorer...I completely agree on the brogues, navy blazer and Barbour, but probably get more mileage from my light blue shirts, although they do lose out on versatility.... Thanks for another great video!
Hi Ash what king of tea do you drink and what cigars do you smoke?
Regards,
Chris From Western Canada
I enjoy Miles tea at the moment ( anew find, suggested by a viewer) and I'm just finishing up a box of Robert Burns 'Black Watch' cigars.
Ash, is the jacket in your video here a Hackerty Tweed jacket called, The Pittsford?
No sir, it was from Marks & Spencer.
Hi I'm attending a wedding soon and it's an informal one however I'm curently interested in tricker stow boots or shoes to wear and chinos. I've yet to try on some chinos that i like whey range from cheep and shabby to downright baggy. Any recommendations for brands to consider. Plus the tricker boots and shoe in unsure if leather sole or chunkey commando sole is the way to go thanks.
Charles Tyrwhitt make an excellent chino trousers in a variety of fits and colours, I wear them often and they are excellent.
If you are wearing boots to a formal function, I would suggest the leather sole option, as the commando sole, which is excellent as a utility boot, will be somewhat chunky for a special occasion I suggest.
But remember, there are no rules - you must wear what you love!
@@TheChapsGuide great suggestions. And I do agree re the soles. An excellent excuse to buy both!
Love your channel, always have… but why is the bottom button of your jacket fastened?
Purely ascetics for the filming process. When I done it looks like my gut is hanging out.
Hello;
You never seem to mention socks.
Thanks for any future feedback.
Great suggestion!
1. Not much of a hat person but I have 3 in mind, Bucket hat for when it's too hot, Tweet flat cap or a grey Beanie when cold.
2. Agree, The Barbour wax jacket is pretty much my goto jacket (Also like the quilted Barbour Chelsea jacket, but nowhere near as good if it starts to rain)
3. Again, spot on. When I finally started to dress properly about 10 years ago, the Navy Blazer was my first purchase, bought it off the peg at Burton's, so impressed with the quality I decided to get it altered (Shoulders and arm length) to get a near perfect fit, it is my goto dress jacket when I want to pair with my best dress jeans and brown Brogues.
4. Blue Shirt man myself 90% of the time, but if i'm wearing a suit, or Dinner Jacket i'd choose the White button down.
5. Still a big fan of jeans, even at the smart casual level, with the blue shirt, Navy Blazer & Brown Brogues.
6. Brown Brogue Boots (Loake or Crockett&Jones) I have had a pair of Loake Bedale for the last 7 years and I have worn them nearly every day.
7. The 2 watches I can't live without. Every day wear: Breitling Pluton 41mm Quartz on a brown strap. Smart casual: Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 Automatic 39mm on a steel bracelet (Dream watch would be a Rolex Explorer)
8. Best Tom ford, Semi Best Floris (89 0r Turnbull&Asser) and every day splash Ralph Lauren Polo Sport
9. Not a massive fan of gloves, sometimes just a wool pair from M&S
10. Drink: Merlot with my Sunday Dinner, Single Malt at least 12 yo as a digestive a few hours later while watching the F1 or a film. I don't really drink beyond that.
You make so many great points - I think I may have to update my preferences soon, as my tastes have changed a lot since this video earlier in the year.
Can you re do a video like this but add a Fountain Pen, a Journal and a Calendar routine carry book?
There is a 2023 video en route.
Well done Ash. I agree with your “Can’t live without items” list. But I also need a good quality rum, blue jeans, a good lighter to light my cigars. Love your tweet jacket.
Perhaps make a second 10 item list. Very good video. Keep them coming. Thank you.
I am well on the way to a follow-up with some other items a bit later in the autumn.
When you said dunhill edition, I knew there was something I liked about you. I started wearing it 1989 when i was 16. The scent has diluted since but it's still a great scent
You forgot your fountain pen!
When it comes to Whiskey, I always stay with Bourbons, usually Booker's (after diluting it down to 40% from its original 63% with ice or water), Woodford Reserve or Makers Mark. What draws me to Bourbons is the faint vanilla aroma all of them hint to, I suppose.
Would love a Barbour jacket, but instead I have Australian Outback's version of a Barbour jacket made in...Canada! lol I recently got a wax bucket style hat from Ireland that matches the green coat. As a Canadian I didn't know that Canadian Club is sold in 150 countries.
The list is a bit Alan Partridge and out of date, with the greatest of respect you should modernise yourself. I love the classics myself and agree with 70% of the list but the following are off the mark; navy blazers were left in the early nineties where they belong, they are terribly old fashioned and look frankly awful. The fragrances are pretty dire, old fashioned and don’t date well, Dunhill fragrances in particular are poor quality and dated. You should check out Aventus by Creed, Bleu by Chanel, Armani Code and Dior Sauvage (either the new Elixir or Parfum). Again the trilby is at least two generations out of date but I’ll give you that one as I think you could pull it off, so fair play to you, if you like looking really old fashioned that is.
I fully agree with the khaki trousers. They don't get nearly as much attention as they deserve these days.
However, I would argue that a navy blue jacket can't be worn with jeans. When worn on dark blue or indigo "smart' jeans, there just isn't enough of a colour difference and it ends up looking odd. While when worn on more casual jeans it clashes in formality. I personally think a grey sports jacket is more versatile.
Canadian club and ginger ale
Good list. I am on a journey, at this moment I´d put 2 things from your list on my own list, the gloves, and the watch. So
It´s að two-items list, but growing.
Hehe. Fair play to you. I could definitely live without Canadian Club in my life. One scotch to rule them all. Rest of ones life? Hmm. That’s difficult. Perhaps Springbank 10yo. It has everything. A real treat and also could be considered a staple in my cabinet. Close second, Glencadam 15yo.
Hello Ash
Good items you choose, there is item i feel missing like a fountain pen good old classic Montblanc also as i talk about Montblanc you should really try the fragrance Explorer is absolutly divine..
Have a great day bye
I am an avid fountain pen user and have recently filmed several reviews of entry-level pens from well known brands in recent weeks, these will start to arrive on the channel in the next few weeks (on Wednesdays).
Sadly I do not own a Montblanc as yet, but I am hopeful for the future. I have heard that MB Explorer is a pretty good stand-in for Creed's Aventus - I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip.
@@TheChapsGuide What a good new ! can't wait to see that.
Yes MB Explorer was a really good alternative too Aventus with this MB status product wich i love.
Guerlain Habit Rouge is a nice fall winter edp .
I really want to try that classic. Maybe next year.
Agree with all points especially the sub..on the whisky I prefer glenlivet,, will give Canadian Club a try as they are plentiful here in the US.
For me rolex 126621, LV pocket organizer, belt, tom ford fougere dargent fragrance, denim jacket, black skinny jeans, shirt, sunglasses and boots.
Good video. The only item that I would add is a small folding knife for your front pocket. Ash, I recommend the Benchmade Proper for you.
Great choice on the whisky specifically, my personal favourite too! I say as I sit here in a white shirt, chinos and brogues 😅
The one item I can't live without is my dark charcoal 2 piece suit. I have a blue suit which is ok, but I prefer the charcoal as it goes with so many shirts, ties and shoes and it looks really nice. I like other colors such as a lighter gray (which I don't have but want to get) but I have yet to own a suit that I like as much as my charcoal. I also seem to love ties and have a fair number of them. I believe ties are something you can wear that changes your entire look. One day it's blue, next day yellow, next day burgundy, etc. The suit can remain the same but you can change your look so much just by wearing a different color tie. So I love ties. When I was younger some of my friends called me 'the tie', because I always wore nice ties and had quite a variety of them. I still do that.
I would add the smoking pipe, Sherlock Holmes style pipe. I don't smoke my self, but just a nostalgia stylish item from the days of my older generation relatives in the 60's. I have one in my study at home. I just hold it sometimes and pretend to smoke and the rest is history.
I adore the Submariner, I have the new 41mm no date and I think it’s almost the perfect watch to wear ….but it’s far for being the best watch to wear with your formal outfit. You can do it much better , I’m sure.
Perfect selection ! for shoes I would go with a brown Monkstrap accessories although I love driving gloves unlined of course I'm more inclined to have a pocket square and a good umbrela . Regards , I really enjoy your videos
Enjoy!!
Class.
Is it really something you can't live without or the style you try to mimic have that kind of things so you have to fit in?
Hi Ash are you near Hyde Park mate?
Sadly I'm 150 mils to the left.
Great list!
Here is my one
1.grey fedora hat
2.Barbour wax jacket
3.a Tweed Blazer donegal tweed is just amazing
4.a light grey bussiness shirt
5.a chino like you choose it
6.a brown derby like yours
7. When it comes to watches it is not easy for me because I collect but I would choose my Sinn 556a because its versatile and my wedding watch
8.i would choose a scarfe
Maybe Barbour or Burberry check
9.a brown leather belt
As drink i would choose wine
And my leather weekender from Gusti leathers
Awesome choices - Great minds think alike
Your two jacket buttons closed is not classy at all !!
I imagine Ash’s decision to button both or even one button was that it looks better than having an open jacket while sitting on the bench with no table to block the view. But I would worry that the buttons and jacket material are under considerable stress as can be seen in the video. If the jacket is tailored to fit well buttoned while standing it is probably going to be a stressed if buttoned while sitting, especially the bottom button which is better left unbuttoned at all times. But as Ash reminds us often, “rules” can be broken. I’ve noticed that Ash’s jacket is often buttoned when he is sitting behind a table during a video.
Absolutely agree on the khaki chinos and the white dress shirt.
great video and love your choices... love your fragrance choices sir
Cc with ginger ale and a lemon twist is a great mixed drink.