Style: Let's Break some Rules!
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2025
- In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss how to break some so-called "rules" promoted (on UA-cam or on blogs) by self-proclaimed "style gurus" who spend their days making lists of do's and don'ts. There are some mistakes that are perfectly OK to make. In a world of über-conformity where most of people are dressing in flock, let's break some rules and express ourselves with style and freedom. Exceptio Probat Regulam in Casibus Non Exceptis.
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“Don’t apologize to Walmart.” Hugo standing up for small business! Love it!
"I trust my eyes". Exactly! strictly following rules is no fun. A mirror, knowledge of the rules that one is breaking, and a sense of adventure is a winning formula.
Important reminder to be aware of so-called rules in the first place---I think that awareness comes across when a person decides to veer from a formed tradition. Thank you for the pertinent remarks! ~Sonya & Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS knowledge and intention are indeed of utmost importance.
I really love the discussions about sartorial issues between Hugo and lovely lady Sonya. What an elegant and positive couple! Thank you Hugo and Sonya! Bart
Style rule for shoes: Maintain your shoes: shape (use shoetrees), finish (keep a soft to high shine on smooth leather shoes), and structural integrity (replace heels, soles, and laces when they need replacing).
Could not agree more, great list. Cheers ! Hugo
I love how happy Sonya looks wearing the clipped braces. It goes to show that the man/woman makes the style and not the other way around. Well done, you all.
Taking your positive remark to heart. Thank you for being here, ~Sonya & Hugo
Such a lovely couple. Love your channel. I learn so much. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Hugo & Sonya
As someone who works in the core of London, “no brown in town” is still a thing. It is very rare to see brown shoes with a suit.
Thanks Glen, we knew this "convention" was still going strong in some circles. Have a nice Sunday! Hugo & Sonya
Good thing too.
For strict office wear maybe, but I work there too and see a bit of everything.
90% of wedding pictures that I see on Facebook have the same uniform of mid-blue, too-short jacketed suits, with mid/ light brown shoes. It looks bad, people are just following what they see on social media.
Mid-Blue and light brown shoes are not appropriate for weddings for sure, but maybe they also follow the (and) advises of their clothier? Hugo & Sonya
totally insufferable
I always get a frisson of anticipation when I see you’ve made a new video.Thank you.
Thank you for your inspiring remarks ! Hugo and Sonya
I think I don't agree on the clip-on suspenders, but otherwise the search for a balance between staying relaxed about wearing clothes and having certain standards is making these episodes very nice to watch.
Absolutely agreed on the tie length. If you are into vintage ties from the "Golden Age" of menswear, you know they are much shorter than modern ties. Ties from the '30s and '40s are only 44-48 inches!
Thanks Nicholas ! Hugo & Sonya
The white socks thing reminded me of an episode from my past. Years ago I directed a production of Peter Pan for a children's theatre. During rehearsals I mentioned to the young male actors that they needed dark socks with their costumes. I then off-handedly mentioned that after the age of 12, in real life, they should never wear white socks outside of athletics. I remember one kid pushed back and asked to see the socks I had on at the time. I raised my pant cuff and showed the charcoal grey socks I had on.
Years later, I ran into that same kid, by chance, at a supermarket (he was now grown to his late teens) and he mentioned what I had said about white socks. It had stuck with him. He raised his cuff and had on dark socks. I raised my own cuff and showed navy socks. We laughed and shook hands and parted ways. I was surprised, but appreciative, that that off-handed comment about a minor part of dressing well had stayed with that young man.
Good evening Sonya, Hugo,
Many thanks to both of you. It's a pleasure to listen & watch your videos.
Have a nice day
Merci Christophe. Tomorrow (2nd) is Sonya's birthday, so we will have a fantastic day for sure! Hugo
'Sartorial salvation' for a non-native English speaker, Hugo makes the catchiest of phrases!
Doesn't he though ? He keeps impressing me ! ~Sonya
Excellent video, i watch this channel because of Sonia. I love her style and her way of talking ❤️💕
I agree with you my friend. Hugo
Agreed agreed agreed agreed.
This is probably one of the best videos you have produced. The way you look at each other is admirable.
Suggestion for a video: Please talk about scarves, the history of it, patterns, where to wear, what to wear, famous stores, ....
Many thanks Alex for your encouragements and suggestions! Hugo & Sonya
Hello Sonya, hello Hugo
I'm watching for quite a time and I'm very pleased with all the information You share.
Great idea to steer up the rules and dust off a bit the stiffness seen sometimes in fashion.
Love your Sartorial Talks 👏👏
Best Regards,
Harald
"Dust off a bit of stiffness" Bravo and agreed. Thank you for watching, Harold and Cheers ! Hugo and Sonya
I love watching you two coming from a French perspective and from an American one. Very interesting and so enjoyable. Love those details such as that button for suspender you have upstairs and the length of ties. My late husband was Italian. He'd wear brown shoes with blue trousers for going out to casual dinner but that would only be in Spring or Autumn. No no... no sandals for him too. But Pitti Uomo is so flamboyant which in Milan is not suitable to wear. Hubby wore loafers without socks though but only in late Spring to Summer. No white socks either.
Your husband seemed to be a very educated gentleman. Italian men possess a flair nobody can compete with. It's in their blood. . Abbraccio, Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS Un abbraccio a voi, grazie!
Hugo Jacomet exists! The metaphysics are going deeper. I love it.
Alleluia. Hugo
-The white sock/black shoes contrasting energies create inertia that helps a moonwalk go smoother.
Fun episode :)
Mandatory for moonwalk mood--maybe even Hugo would agree, ha! ~Sonya
Love these two!!!
As usual, Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. The highlight of my week every time!
We don't take your remarks for granted. A big thank you ! ~Sonya and Hugo
One thing, I truly must commend you both for is the recurring thesis, among your many videos (as I interpret anyhow): that when a person feels good, for how they are dressed, there is in turn an amplification effect. I.e. that when you feel good, you tend to look good; genuinely, and also vice versa. Which, of course, is in contrast with that rather lame, old adage: "You must suffer to be beautiful!"
Ideally, style comes from the soul, not pain. And indeed: you can have both comfort and flair. That I think is the lesson of Monsieur Jacomet and Professeure Sonya. (Please pardon misspelling, perhaps. My French needs improvement.)
Sincerely, thank you both for doing these talks. They are always equally positive and informative.
Yes Francis, you can indeed have both comfort and flair. And a "Maitresse" in French has two meanings: the first and "classic" one means "a teacher in middle school" and the second, more used today, is a "mistress". Cheers! Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you, Hugo. I appreciate it. I apologize for the ambiguity; to Ms. Glyn, especially.
@@youfrancis Haha no worries. Hugo
Hi Hugo and Sonya, I’m a big fan of your videos and purchased both of your books! It’s such an entertaining and informative channel and I always look forward to new episodes. I love the way you have so much fun with it and your passion and enthusiasm are infectious. You’re both the epitome of elegance, sophistication and style. I have a very different style, but I’ve learned a lot from your show/books and am trying to refine my style by incorporating some of that knowledge. Thank you and keep up the wonderful work!
Hi Terry! Your remarks are uplifting and we are so grateful. Hugo and Sonya
Your channel has really helped me be unique and casual.
Good news and thanks for letting us know! ~Sonya & Hugo
I love your channel! Thank you Hugo and Sonya!
You re very welcome Robert! Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
You two are the best!
So nice to read, thanks! ~Sonya & Hugo
Great Video. I’m not sure if someone already responded to this but Albert Thurston makes the full range of Braces/Suspenders. They make ones that use buttons that comes with buttons that you can have your tailor sew into your trousers. They make ones that are clips ,ones that are combos and clip-on buttons.
Good addition to the discussion, Patrick---This is precisely the brand we have been using. In the future, we'll get buttons sewn into our trousers for braces, as we've forgotten to do so in the past. Cheers to you both, Sonya & Hugo
and of course, thank you ! H & S
I didn't know that about the Japanese wearing their ties with a longer narrow blade, but I'm really glad you've made me aware of it. It's lovely that a gentleman (or lady) may choose to wear their ties according to the Japanese style.
As an Englishman, I'm rather formal with my ties. The narrow blade is always shorter than the wider blade and it is tucked neatly behind the wider blade. Tie tip is always on my belt buckle or top trouser button. It's fun that there are these ways of communicating one's heritage.
With regards to 'no brown in town' my understanding was that this was regarding suit colour, and that a gentleman would wear brown in the weekends and for outdoor pursuits but in a business setting navy shades and dark greys (with steps towards black and blue) would predominate. Brown also is a colour for academia - and as an academic, I'm rather proud of my brown suit.
Dear Patrick, the narrow blade longer than the wide one is actually an Italian invention (that Japanese gentlemen adopted quickly). The Japanese pushed it further by sometimes wearing the large blade very (very) low also... As for "No brown in town", as far as I know, it used to refer mainly to shoes. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS
Cher Hugo,
Thank you for your reply and the clarifications. I am happy to be more fully informed.
With regards to the extended narrow blade, I seem to recall a photograph of the Duke of Windsor wearing just that look. Of course, although he was something of a sartorial innovator I think in this instance Italy inspired him.
Best wishes and good health,
Hello Hugo, I dug a little deeper into why my understanding was that 'no brown in town' referred to suit colour. My understanding was informed by Alan Flusser in his book, "Dressing the Man" where he discusses the brown suit (page 96 in my copy).
Again, with best regards,
Patrick
We are near 100k friends! Chapeau Hugo et Sonya!
You guys have charm and charisma in spades. Love being in your presence through video.
Your comment gives energy---thank you ! Glad you're here. Hugo and Sonya
Thank you! very interseting episode.
You are so very welcome. Hugo & Sonya
I enjoyed these moments very much .
As usual great video again.. but I think this time with little fun.. like sandals with suit 😊.. I can only say thanks from Saudi Arabia ✋🌹 for the detail you providing..
HA! Very happy you enjoyed this episode and glad you wrote ! Cheers, Hugo and Sonya
Another wonderful show today! If we agree that style is an important form of self-expression; then to some extent it should accommodate individuality in that expression. Rules should be stretched and pushed just as language needs to be over time. However, one can only go so far in our self-expression or we arrive at Style’s equivalent of last evening’s US Presidential debate.
Hugo did spot a collar gap before I did. Funny how the eye is trained. I'm sure we will tune in the the Vice President debate as well. Cheers ! ~Sonya and Hugo
I love the dramatic music with your confession! I am from Louisiana and linen with no socks and loafers is what I live in during the summer.
Having visited New Orleans, what you say makes total sense. Glad the music composition by Justin Melland resonates and thanks ! ~Sonya and Hugo
Excellent discussion Hugo and Sonja. The two of you have such a refreshing and interesting style which makes for some relaxing evenings when watching your videos. I enjoy learning from each of you. Keep up the great work!...Ed
Your summary is pretty much what we hoped to accomplish & we're glad to read your words. Cheers! ~Sonya and Hugo
Bravo! So happy you can own your arc. You rock them sockless loafers, Hugo!
Thank you my friend, Hugo
It is really enjoyable to know how to style oneself, however, as Mrs. Sonya and Mr. Hugo concluded: confort and adaptability with the basis of tradition and good taste.
Nicely summarized, thank you ! ~Sonya & Hugo
I love your talks! Thanks. Also, Hugo that's a great tie.
Hi Bob and thank you for your comment. I appreciate the compliment regarding my tie. Cheers, Hugo
Sonya suggested you re-tighten it at one point. That's something I never do, as a rule, as I'm liable to make the tie drape worse!
Rule Nr 1, thumbed up immediately.
You've talked about this before. Love wearing mine open and especially when I sit down or walk during the summer.
Why be uncomfortable or merely restrict yourself.
Good evening to you both, and keep being inspirational!
Thank you James for your support and enthusiasm! Hugo & Sonya
I know several women who are unbuttoning their sleeves exactly as Sonya does. And I really like that look too. However, for me loafers without socks are still a no-go!!! (Even though, considering it... on some men. And Hugo might be one of them...) !!!
Wonderful video as always, dear Sonya and Hugo!
Good to read & thanks for that ! ~Sonya PS: Regarding going sock-less, you sound like Hugo a few years ago, haaa :):) Cheers !
I really enjoy your talks and since you asked, I prefer braces to belts. Also, if you're a bit overweight they are so much more comfortable and you never have to worry about your pants sliding down! As for clips vs. buttons, I'm firmly in the buttons camp. I prefer there look over clips and I couldn't care less if whether someone else wears clips or buttons. What I do notice is when someone wears a belt and suspenders.
Absolutely on-point with not wearing braces with belts :'D. Most die-hards are in the buttons-only braces-camp, but it's very stylish of you not to judge the clip-on crowd. Cheers! ~Sonya & Hugo
Another wonderful episode. Merci mon ami :)
Avec joie cher ami! Hugo
Oh dear, an exciting video!
Merci Regis! Hugo & Sonya
The white socks thing is because of the ivy league revival in Japan, England, Korea and France
That's probably one of the explanations. Thank you! Hugo & Sonya
violin at beginning is superb!
It is indeed. You can listen to the whole music here: ua-cam.com/video/P9AwzzjB8OY/v-deo.html
Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS An academy award nominee no less , I'm not surprised given the high standards you continue to set. One of the best presentations on youtube!
Thank you Hugo and Sonya, another enjoyable topic of conversation. There is nothing wrong with sticking to the rules, but personally I find it antiseptic and boring. A little bit of sartorial yin and yang makes for a more interesting outfit. I like wearing my ties with the back blade longer than the front like Kaga-san (the Japanese have embraced Neapolitan tailoring and the concept of sprezzatura), pairing a fitted DB blazer with full cut 1940's army chinos, sawtooth denim shirt under a business suit. The only "rule" I don't break is no belt with a waistcoat which is why the trousers of my 3-piece suits are all side tabs. But ultimately, to each his own as there will always be a critic no matter what you wear. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers.
Hi PC ! You sound like a style renegade ! If you are on Instagram, say a quick hi to me @sonyaglyn and Hugo @parisian_gentleman so we can peek in on your account from time to time.
Cheers ! ~Sonya and Hugo
Suit buttons exploding, sartorial hell...😄😄😄😄!
Now I can't help but wondering what "sartorial hell" would be like. 😉
(Great video, as usual!)
Thank you both of you for this interesting video... salutations de Abdou de la Norvège.
Cheers Abdou! Hugo & Sonya
That was a court trial ,,,with lots of confessions )))))))))), very interesting dears, and i'm glad we wont go to the Sartorial Hell, ))))))))))). Your program is really my Sartorial heaven , Thanks to both of you , Love to you from Cairo.
We always look forward to reading your remarks---Sartorial heaven--a first. Thank you ! Hugo and Sonya
Winchester shirts...both contrasting collars and cuffs or just contrasting collars ...yes love wearing them tie-less with good fitting jeans!
Bravo and glad you're part of the club. Cheers ! Hugo
As far as the suspenders are concerned, in a pinch, I have used small safety pins in the horizontal position as buttons in the trouser waist. I highly recommend if one to do this, that they were to use quality safety pins that don’t bend so easily.
Admiring your beautiful presentations and literature
You are beyond the expectations .
I love your content, thank you for making the sartorial topic became more approachable.
Glad you're here, Kevin. Cheers! ~Sonya & Hugo
I reckon it all comes down to comfort and soothing to your own eyes 😀
That's indeed a way to look at it. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Very interesting discussion about the tie length, especially the usage of the small blade as a flair piece. As a relatively younger American, I can say that a longer small blade certainly looks faux pas to our eyes and I don't recall ever seeing anyone wearing it off to the side. In the US, the small blade is a necessary evil required to wear a tie, but should be covered at all times. I'll have to play around with this look after hearing this discussion.
Haha, yes Chris, we know that Americans can't even understand this small blade thing. We can admit it's rather counter-intuitive though. But it is so fun and so pleasing to wear your ties "with a twist". It's also a way to offset the bad image ties may have (a mandatory accessory for some jobs or even a sign of submission to the power of the boss etc.). Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Another great video. So much good info!
Glad you're here, thank you ! ~Sonya & Hugo
Hello Sonja and Hugo,
It is wonderful to see another great video from you two! I'm in my mid twenties, and have been working on developing my style to something more interesting and, dare I say, sartorial. As such, I've been following your videos for a little over a year now and am tremendously impressed by the knowledge you share as well as humbled by the effortless, unpretentious, and natural feel of your discussions. This video in particular has caught my interest because I think it is important for people in the sartorial community to understand that style, especially a more thoughtful one, does not mean that everything has to be perfect and pressed and altogether stodgily refined. Nay, clothing is meant to be worn and all of the wrinkles and small "imperfections" such as bits of asymmetry, ought to be seen as beautiful when it is pulled off well and without fuss. Perhaps if you were attending a more formal occasion, that is where you take your style to a more polished look, but as a lifestyle - one should be approachable, effortless, and have a style of their own.
Thank you and take care,
The way you draw the line between lifestyle and attending an more structured-event is important. I wish we'd thought of your point when we filmed the episode. Thanks for contributing here! ~Sonya and Hugo
Hi Hugo!
Love from India. I have been following your channel for quite a while and I remember you made a video of advice on "first bespoke suit" to be grey or blue. I am a rule breaker! I commissioned my family tailor to make me a full floating canvas 250gm Ecru Hemp double breasted suit(6*1) as my first bespoke garment. I know I might sound daring but I went for that particular fabric for few reasons:
1) My place has a tropical climate with summers as hot as +40Celsius to Winters as cool as 16Celsius only
2) I am 28 and in the dress down world I can carry a casual suit in a bit more formal occasions too
3) CBD has changed my mom's life and cured her from palsy so Hemp fabric has a place in my heart as it's coming from the same plant.
4) Hemp is cheaper than wool and linen too in India as most linen threads are outsourced from Europe here in India. My hemp is locally grown in the Himalayas
5) I have mostly seen my father wearing double breasted instead of single and as I have tried wearing his suits for a trial, yes there is something invisible about a Double breasted suit (but that's just my mind speaking)
Hoping to meet my Sartorial Guru someday..
Regards,
Siddhant
This is such a cool and comprehensive post, Siddhant. My father called CBD a "Godsend" as it cured his knee joint pain he had experienced for years and years. I am so happy for your mom and understand your tribute through the fabric you wear. Keep rebelling in an elegant way ! Greetings from Bourgogne, ~Sonya (and Hugo of course)
I think one style rule that can be broken is that tie width should match lapel width. I like to tie my ties the same way that you do (Hugo), and sometimes having a jacket with very large lapels makes it hard to adhere to that rule. So, showing the small blade can add a little width to a not-so-wide tie. Great video!
I read 'trust your eyes' here and agree. Hugo
Sartorial Talks... Love these videos.
Thank you so much. Hugo & Sonya
There was an article on street sprezza about the white socks, I think the old style, 1930s 1940s 1950s, drape, preppy, is making a comeback, mainly in japan and korea, but it is not necessarily classic menswear, I do love the bntailor stuff on instagram for this sort of style in suiting
Have to agree with you on bntailor. Send the article link if you happen to run across it. Thanks ! ~Sonya
Especially with loafers it always gives off a 40's / 50's style to me...
Contrasting collar and cuffs no tie, Brilliant! Never thought of it before.
Contrasting collar only: no tie is possible. Contrasting collar and cuffs (especially when white): tie. Cheers, Hugo
Fantastic show and segment as always I had a good laugh and good lessons to learn, also I am trying to learn French so I can speak to more of my family that lives in France but also so I can have a conversation one day with Mr. Jacomat in French to test my studies😁. My style rule that I like to break is wearing gold and silver together but if I do this then I will make sure that the number of golds and silvers are even, 1 gold 1 silver, 3 golds 3 silvers, other than that I'm a puriest but I love it when I see others even dressing at all as I live in America, just seeing it is amazing but yes sir your non-negotiatables are mine as well (Pardon me for my over use of manners, I'm former military and my mother was very keen on teaching me to be a gentleman VERY early☺) have a great day to the both of you and i look forward to the next video.
Hats off to your mother, and we are glad you found some entertainment here, as we try not to be too serious while still respecting the codes. That said, respect to you and keep on the sartorial path. Cheers, Hugo
Good subject, very interesting!
Merci beaucoup. Hugo & Sonya
Another great discussion. I don't agree with everything you said however, as you stated, that's part of the fun. I think one's personality greatly contributes to which, and how many, rules one is comfortable breaking. Cheers!
Well said David. Cheers to you! Hugo
Great video, the “confessions” were very funny! I would love to see your opinion of formal dress in Bermuda, it breaks practically all the rules. Perhaps tropical style could be another book?
Dear Daniel, I never even thought about formal Bermuda haha, but maybe I'm close minded :-) Hugo
Nice show!
Appreciate! H
Retailers themselves can choose how they want their Albert Thurston suspenders to be. So some will only have the leather pieces (or cotton, for a more casual look), and I assume one can also choose for only clips. And yes, the clip-on buttons a great middle-ground.
Thank you Nigel for the information! Hugo & Sonya
Agreed. I ordered a pair of boxcloth braces directly from Albert Thurston. You can customize them (leather, hardware, etc), and the turnaround is very quick. I found their people to be very helpful.
I was really interested to hear about clip on buttons. Now I can ask for those white Albert Thurston braces for Christmas. Thank you so much. M.
The white braces with a quality white shirt can look Old Hollywood for sure ! ~Sonya
Thank you. They are to go with my DJ. I am collecting my suit from the alterations tailor on Friday. I am quite excited to get a well-fitting suit at last. Regards, cheers and Praise the Lord. M.
Great show! I love it when someone becomes a game changer and we see new styles emerge.
Hi, we're really glad it all translated.Thanks for you comment. Best ! ~Sonya & Hugo
In the book 'Style and the Man', Allen Flusser says: a mans suit and or sport jacket should never have shoulder pads unless you're a short man looking for extra height. Or, if you have one drooping or sloping shoulder that you need to correct. However, I feel that it's ok to have padding in the shoulders if that's the more structured look you're going for. Hugo and Sonya, what are your thoughts?
Hi PC,
I think if your shoulder slope has a big drop (i.e., if you look like an upside down V because of your shoulder morphology) , it makes sense to include padding to avoid a Coca-cola bottle silhouette. Hugo has one shoulder slightly lower than the other, so usually a small amount of cotton-wadding padding is used to build up the lower shoulder. Respect to Flusser, of course, but if you enjoy the strength of a little shoulder padding (like the English) then why not? Cheers ! ~Sonya
Thank you Hugo and Sonya, just bought some Winchester shirts from J. Press. I wear them with no tie and suit, its too hot in Mexico right now. Cheers.
Sounds great Rodrigo---enjoy your new shirts and express yourself! Cheers, Hugo
Hi Hugo & Sonya, what about wearing black Oxford wingtip with suits at the office? And more generally, black Oxford with buisness outfits (board meeting or interview apart). PS: I am 31years old and I love wearing my DB jacket open or rocking the no socks tassel loafers with suits in the summer. Your channel is my favorite, thank you both
Black Oxford with broguing*
Office-wear-suiting can become sleepy & dull, so if you're bringing a little sartorial life to the office with black oxford wingtip/brogues (likely with darker or any shade grey trousers) who could complain? Happy you are here !
~Sonya & Hugo
When I clerked on Wall St. in the '60s black, brogued Lobb wingtips were the standard. You could tell who bought off the rack and who went to London to be fitted by the gap at the top of the lacing - no gap, bespoke.
I do like the no sock look! Ah, I knew I had seen Hugo with no socks......I thought it was a dream! Cheers!
You have the eye and glad you agree !! Hugo
If you're dreaming of Hugo. Well, let's don't go there. lol
I’m 6’3” with a 17.5” neck. Getting the small blade longer is not an option. Even long ties are too short for me to make this happen. Perhaps this style is seen in Japan because it’s primarily based on body proportions .
You are probably right on this one John as the Japanese people are, on average, shorter than Western people. But it's still possible for you if you go bespoke. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
"Waist coat," is used in UK. However "Gilet" is also used but mostly for sleeveless jackets.
A unique word for etymology/cultural reflection for sure! ~Sonya
great show
Thanks & cheers ! ~Sonya & Hugo
"Let's see which 'don'ts' you have the right to do!! Yes!! xx
Tony
p.s sometimes I'll open my DB suit jacket and let it flow!
That's the spirit ! Cheers to you, Hugo
Hello Hugo and Sonya, just love the positivity both of you irradiate, personally I'm not that invested into the sartorial culture but you give me inspiration because you embody the "Power Couple" I dream, an husband and wife share a passion and working together on the same vision...
Ps: I'd love to hear your thoughts about the congolese men fashion culture and "les sapeurs" in general. Bonne soirée à vous 😉
Thanks for your kind words and we wish you to share your passion with your wife one day. Concerning the sapeurs, although it's an interesting, fun and eminently respectable movement, it's very different than the sartorial movement. We look for discrete and sophisticated elegance, they look for extravagance and being noticed . Almost the opposite approach, even if, once again, I like this movement a lot for the good spirit they carry and for the fact they try to express themselves in the midst of poverty around them. Hats off. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS very insightful, thank you Sir
Coming from a young man- 9:36 what a smoke-show. Hugo you are a lucky man.
I like to leave the final buttons at the end of my jacket sleeves undone. The notion of doing it simply because most other jackets do not have functional sleeves (as a means of showing off) has never occurred to me. Similarly to wearing a tie asymmetrically or with an irregular dimple or blade length, an undone working button helps deformalize an outfit and make it more nonchalant. I think it also creates some visual interest and draws a parallel with the working buttons on the front of the suit of which some are buttoned and some are not.
Cheers.
We both have come around to the same conclusion; de-formalizing is a superb term. This is why I always select a casual lining, usually vintage-style striped lining for my jacket/suit coat sleeves (for turning them up at times and showing the lining). Cheers and thanks for the solid remarks. ~Sonya
It’s great to see such a light attitude to style from such experienced people. I have to admit to having been a bit of a snob about ties and suspenders on occasion. I must learn to be more liberal and remind myself it’s about enjoying dressing myself and not judging others. And what is sartorial hell? A place where everyone is forced to wear ripped skinny jeans and crocs?
ahahaaa hilarious! Thanks for that, Michael and cheers to you ! Hugo and Sonya
I agree with the belt cutting you silluet in half when wearing a matching waistcoat. But what about a belt when wearing jeans with a more contrasting waistcoat? It always feels weird to me wearing jeans without a belt.
Re - Tie length. If the tie is hanging below your belt line, both front and back, would suggest that your tie it’s self is too long for your body size.
Maybe Scott, but a tie hanging below front and back is a very rare thing to be seen nowadays (the makers are saving costs and put less and less silk). Cheers, Hugo
Totally signing the "never park your horse in front of a coffee shop" statement 😅.
Haha, thanks Alex! Hugo
Love the vids you two xden big fan xx
Thanks Denis! Hugo & Sonya
Thank you Hugo for your excellent (as usual) video!
What do you think about mixed cuffs (allowing both the use of normal cuffs with button and cufflinks)?
Dear Théo, I think it's fun and nice. Hugo
Another excellent episode. Hugo, I have ordered the same microphone but can you please tell me what specific table stand you are using. And looking forward to the new book 📖 👍
We use this stands : www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0002M3OVI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cheers, Hugo
SARTORIAL TALKS …thanks very much Hugo!
Love the information that you give I take a lot of it to heart. I hope one day you come to New York so that I can meet you both.
Thank you. We adore NY and miss it a lot. Meeting is always possible! Cheers, Hugo and Sonya
I have a blue blazer.
-Can I stitch matching pants or go for a cream pants?
-will it match with checkered shirts like blue or pink or white shirt.
-do I need to wear a tie?
-can I carry with black shoes or brown shoes?
Would agree on most, am very happy to hear Hugo's opinion on white socks and like to go on record that the "I have nothing to say on this subject" is a display of class.
But: leaving your working sleeve buttons undone with the purpose of bragging or belittling people is very poor form, no matter how you view it.
If you forget to button them, if they come undone or even to accentuate your sprezzatura attitude, all fine by me. There's just one rule one does not break: You. Simply. Do. Not. Offend. People. Period.
oh, and the one on white socks, please don't break that one as well.
How nice it is to receive perspectives---so glad you took the time to write and say what you think. Cheers, Hugo
You have a nice Style sir💪💪👌👏👏
Thanks Hugo I now feel more comfortable with my clip braces!
Alleluia! Hugo & Sonya
I think loafers without socks looks great....but! I wear sockettes. They cover the foot but are not visible above the edge of the shoes. Simply to protect the inside leather of the expensive shoes from sweat which can cause the leather to smell and deteriorate prematurely. It is also more comfortable to wear cotton between my skin and the shoe.
It's a good point and the invisible socks make your feet feel better. Still we haven't found a great brand of these socks which resist slipping off the heel---which can be a nuisance. If you have a brand to recommend, please do so. Cheers, ~Sonya and Hugo
Sockettes that are cotton, but not too stretchy are the best. I look for the ones that have a silicone band at the heel which keep the socks in place.
@@iahorvath Check, got it and thank you !!
SARTORIAL TALKS I commented this elsewhere but it makes more sense to comment it here, so here it is: Bombas makes the best no-show socks that I have yet found, as they have the silicone in the heel, but most importantly for me, they have a super low no-show that is actually low enough to disappear underneath some loafers that I have that are very low cut to either side of the vamp. They are also a little thicker under the bottom of the foot than other no-shows that I’ve tried, which adds to the comfort and I assume the durability as well.
What about the black dress shirt?
That’s my go to shirt when i go for a monochromatic look with my medium dark gray suit.
Sure, the dark shirt can work well with those who need to lengthen the silhouette (it's one thing Tom Cruise did well with his suits, anyway). Cheers, Hugo
Oh I won't break my rules. For example, watching Sartorial Talks videos.
Haha, that's a good rule not to break! Hugo & Sonya
David is here, too✌️
That's a rule I agree not to break as well👍👍
@@dawolki Hello David. Krunoslav is here to...as always.
@@andreleverettejr3747 No stylish gent should break it 💪🤵
Sonia… You are truly the modern day reincarnation of Grace Kelly. Effortlessly elegant and bathed in true understated sophistication. Thank you for representing America as well as you do. Seriously consider your own UA-cam channel or at the very least, more of your own videos. Please know that Men want to hear what you have to say.
Warmest regards,
Johnny Ortiz
West Palm Beach, Florida
Hello Johnny, I have my graceful days, but can say I only dream of approaching the persona of Grace Kelly. Still your words warm my heart. If we publish an upcoming episode on style hacks which I did alone, you may change your mind about me because of the no nonsense approach, haaaha. No matter, I cherish your kindness, Thank you, Sonya
Fun episode!