As Henry Fonda's character "Frank" said in Once upon a time in the West - "How can you trust a man that wears both a belt and suspenders? Man can't even trust his own pants"
John Drake, there are occasions where belt & braces are entirely appropriate - namedly when working. Okay, not in an office or shop, but there are many trades where your tools are carried in a work belt. Then, wearing braces with a belt becomes almost essential, as the weight of your tools needs the support of the braces - especially if you are working up a ladder...
GamingMan Oh yes, comfortable t shirts and jeans are so disgusting. And it is your fault that you look like you're wearing a costume. If you didn't wear these eccentric, almost comical clothing, you wouldn't look like you're trick or treating on Halloween.
@@dbway88 yeah I agree. It's nice to look smart but I don't think it's necessary in today's society. This guy needs to realise that fashion is different now and wearing a bright coloured suit just makes you look out of place. It's fine to wear a regular looking suit but only in the right environment.
AnotherLeafyClone I mean in the end anyone can dress however they want, I like to dress up alot, the only real drawback is that I look so much older than what I actually am.
Karen74 Me too, nothing so flattering and elegant as the men and women from the 1940’s just gorgeous. Just watch Casablanca and tell me your heart doesn’t skip a beat when Bogart walks out in that White dinner jacket, or Bergman tilts her head at the airport under that wonderful hat. Oh man it’s spell binding.
I do vintage style 30’s and Edwardian on the daily. If men knew how good they looked in a suit and a fedora.... I’ve heard it said a man in a suit to a woman is the same as a woman in a nice negligees
What would a 5 piece suit look like!? 1st waistcoat 2nd waistcoat (lapels just visible) Suit Trousers Paletot Overcoat (Only wear that in the frozen aisle else you will sweat to death).
For reference, thats a 2 piece suit with a 3 piece suit over the top of it. Layers, from in to out, are as follows: Pants 1 Suit jacket 1 Pants 2 Waistcoat 2, over the jacket Jacket 2
I agree so much with number 9, it is amazing to me that you can go out to a store and just see people walking around like they just got of bed. If you look at photos from the 1930's during The Great Depression you'll see people standing in soup lines still wearing a suit(albeit not in the best shape but considering what was going on it's understandable).
I miss one thing tremendously these days GOOD OLD FASHIONED MANNERS. I can't speak for everywhere but vast swathes of London lack basic etiquette. This of course does vary dependant on exact location.
I don't know how it's done in UK, but in Germany normal (non upperclass) people learn manners in the dancing schools at age 14 . The thing is that only a share of 14 year olds actually go to this "uncool" dancing schools.
I wouldn't necessarily say a big catalogue of manners is taught in the dancing schools from personal experience. You get a rough guide on how to behave on the night of the final dance but etiquette is never stressed greatly in my own opinion. Also a dancing school cannot teach a bunch of teenagers on how to behave, they should already come with a set of etiquette their parents taught them...
+Dr Verano Everyone get's to learn tablemanners and saying please and thanks by their parents. Manners related to interaction with opposite sex is taught in dancing school. It's not much to learn, but it's "trained" much. Sadly most women don't allow you to actually be a gentlemen,today
This has to be one of the best videos I've seen so far on the UA-cam. I have inherited a lot of vintage clothing from my grandparents and a bunch of old things in general and I love the ingenuity that went into inventing and making them. So I agree with you 100%, Sir.
You forgot watches! Vintage watches have charm and character, plus manual wind and automatic watches of the past (no batteries here) mean you have to interact with your watch (wind it or wear it so it winds its self in the case of an automatic) which leads to you forming a kind of relationship with your watch.
I have an old fashioned pocket watch on a fob that belonged to my great grandpa on my mother's side of the family, it's a rather nice looking manual wind watch but sadly it's so old that the last place I took it to see if it could be fixed said it was beyond repair..the parts SOUND like they want to work and the second hand TRIES to move but it just won't..sadly I don't have a local dedicated watch shop I can go to to see if it can be fixed and had to rely on a local jewelry store's watch guy. And since it's a family heirloom I'm rather scared to send it away somewhere for repair.
I love watches! I wear different watches for different activities and of course the appropriate clothing as well. I do have a watch that I wear more than 50% of the time though. It’s a Citizen Eco-drive Quartz and you never wind it or change a battery. It absorbs light through the face and stores it in a permanent battery. On a full charge it will go a couple of years, without receiving any light, and still function. And it looks great/manly at the same time. I highly recommend it as well as other watches made by Citizen. I get at least one compliment per week.
well, it could be that he forgot about it because analogic watches are still widely used with basically every single adult being in possession of at least one stainless steel analog china wrist watch
@@matthewarnold2486 The thing I generally misses on Sven is that he doesn't like wearing watches (neither do I) and that he doesn't spend any effort on his haircare/styling. He does seem to be knowledgeable on other subject tho!
Natural fibers are definitely best. It is very easy to overheat in a suit cheaply made with synthetic fibers. I went to iron a suit uniform for work and the suit pants melted to my iron and ruined it. I replaced it with cotton suit and felt great all summer. Lots of compliments with the cotton suit too.
Especially in the mountains, they outlast automatics by FAR... They can be driven to a greater degree of efficiency (if one cares to learn the art) AND they're simply a WHOLE LOT MORE FUN to drive. It only takes a few hours of actual road-time to practice enough to be proficient at using one, so there's no justification for not being able to handle a clutch. Over time, the more you practice, the better you get at it... It puts you (driver) truly in closer "feeling" touch to the road and the machine performance, and allows you all the more responsibility and control for the comfort of the drive/ride. :o)
My favourites; hand written notes, dinner invitations, in person meetings, real camera, fountain pen, investing in things rather than replacing them often - shoes, suits, brush, shoes, shaving brush and razor. Photo Albums, having difficult conversations and getting dressed everyday should be a part of a revival mission. Kudos.
I totally agree with you, the old fashioned way is much better. There are also many video here in UA-cam about people (most of them in th UK) who prefer to live this way, they dress like that, their houses look like 1940's or 1930's houses, their cars look like that, and the music they listen is from those decades. When I watched those videos I wished I could live the same place they live so I could do the same and not be alone in this. I like so much those decades that I even dreamed about it, the dream was so real that I really felt terrible when I woke up and I realized I was living in this era. Nevertheless, I realized that it doesn't matter how much I love those decades and it doesn't matter if I could get the resources the people I mentioned have to live like them, time advances and society changes, and we have to adjust to it, we like it or not. I would really like to dress like the 1940's, but I know that if I would do that I would be out of place. For some reason, the trending now is having a pony tail with a "Mulan" hair style and a beard (hypster style I think it is), and guess what, I'm like this. Of course I prefer the 1940's fashion, but unfortunatley I live in this era and I have to adjust to it.
I like your advices, not only because they are good to look, but also because you always are saying that it's best to use products less expensive or go to a flea market; usually it's better, you always find things that last longer than a new one
THANK YOU for bringing up the difficult conversation IN PERSON thing. It really needed to be said. I am big on this, yet I've seen people get upset I waited to meet in person instead of texting them right away. Ugh.
Sven plz show how you store your collections of clothes!! Thx for this great video! No wonder I adore thrifting! They just did things better back in the day!
It's important to look good. It's called 'preening' and it's a natural art that even pigeons do :/ I don't get people who just don't care how they look or smell.
I personally always use a fountain pen and carry a vintage leather notebook. I also carry a pocket watch. People say I am very outdated but it still looks cool. I watch your videos for inspiration of what to wear.
I realised it’s because of your age people are immature when you’re 5yrs older they will compliment you and if they don’t they’re merely just conforming just like how if we went back 70 years ago they would look at you weird if you were wearing tshirt and flip flops being true to yourself is always then best way to go. And it’s also lucky you’re not related to me I would’ve filled you with suits I have over 20 and and anywhere I go I get compliments but then again it’s England where in members club everyone has a suit on
Perry Papanier I started wearing a watch because my work doesn't allow me to have my cell phone on the clock, but it's actually a lot more convenient than taking your phone out your pocket. Plus there's something about wearing a watch that just makes feel classier lol. I feel naked now if i don't have it.
hmm I have trouble keeping up with watches myself,mostly cause like my grandmother I forget where I put them, though I do have a fascination with pocket watches, but that's because I found one that used to belong to my great grandfather..sadly I took it to a jewelry store in town in hopes they could fix it but when they got a watch expert to look at it he said it wasn't fixable..I'd like a second opinion on that but there isn't really a local watch repair place for me to take it for such a thing outside of just going from jewelry store to jewelry store and hoping.
As much as I love things the old fashioned way and am a great believer that some of them are much more practical and comfortable, somethings above are pure nostalgia. You will be laughed at or stared to death if you dressed in the above 1930s suit at work or anywhere social until the event specifically called for it. I personally wear slightly high waist trousers with cuffs because I find them more comfortable. Everything must be put in perspective not based on pure nostalgia.
Oh you mean when I laugh at modern people walking around with the pants sagging off their arses??!! Sometimes I walk around in my kilt. 99% of people like to see that and often start a conversation. Then there are the 1% sagging pants people who point and laugh.
You are pure genius, Raphael. That's the only way to say it. I've always used a sterling fountain pen (Cross) that I bought in the 1970s in New York. To take life notes in my Ralph Lauren small brown leather notebook. With the little paper with six holes. All those details of a gentleman's style just make life sweeter. You are the king. Thanks for doing what you do.
As a fam of vintage clothing, I get why you would wear this stuff daily. The quality, the style, the feeling you get qhen you wear a vintage garment. It can be quite an experience to wear a double breasted 3 piece suit form the 1930s, I recently bought a double breasted vashmere overcoat from the 1970s, but it is styled like a 1930s piece, It's greater than anything I could find in the modern stores. It's hard to find vintage clothing nowadays, many reproductions, but I was lucky enough to get my hands on some and completely understand. Keep up the great work Schneider!
I can't believe it, I agree with everything you said! I thought that I was the only one who still uses a double edge blade razor. I have several vintage ones that I've been using for almost fifty years. I'm also glad that you endorse thrifting. There's nothing ungentlemanly about saving a bit of cash and finding unique, high quality items. (I once bought a Hickey Freeman suit for $5.) Another great area for thrifting is kitchen equipment. A professional chef that I know was very envious of my set of vintage Sabatier knives, but she knew that I'd never part with them at any price. They were not expensive. I am really enjoying your channel, who knows, my wife might notice some improvement!
Hi Sven! It's so funny that you mention that you got your beginning with fountain pens! When I was at university I was trying to find a way to make note-taking an enjoyable experience. Not only was my first fountain pen a Lamy, I used to to teach myself cursive handwriting. I had terrible handwriting up to that point in my life and I vowed that I would overcome the obstacle. I practiced so much that I developed calluses on my fingers. I'm so glad that I learned. I've had many compliments on my writing both on content and aesthetics. And family members will actually come to me to have cards written. The Lamy has been my workhorse pen for years. But I rewarded myself with the Visconiti Homo Sapiens when I graduated. The Paladium nib has a lot more give than the Lamy. It is quite funny that we share so many of the same values.
I completely agree. The old fashioned way is almost always better, things were made to last back then. And, with the thrifting, I got a Pendleton (expensive/prestigious brand for those who don't know) at a Goodwill for a dollar or two.
I enjoy writing with fountain pens. My handwriting is odd and not particularly easy to read, but the physical engagement with pen and paper is pleasing.
I was with you until you mentioned 35mm sensors. For 99% of people, the larger sensor is very unnecessary. I can only recommend them to pros and highly skilled amateurs. Full frame cameras tend to be harder to use since they're made with professionals in mind. I am not even going to bother talking about medium format, something that is wholly unnecessary, even for a lot of pros. While I absolutely do believe in investing in a proper camera, APS-C is perfectly fine for the majority of people. Better to invest in lenses since they will stand the test of time better, even after a camera body becomes outdated.
Another advantage of a DE razor is can get the angle of the grind that works for your skin. I then found over time my skin actually became less sensitive. Also, hair grows differently for the colour, with red actually growing along the skin in a twist until long enough to be off the skin (told by a barber when asked why painful to shave everyday). Hope this helps.
I’m so retro I bathe once a month, write with a quill and parchment, and have hepatitis A,B,C and syphilis. My wife might not survive giving birth to our upcoming 8th child and my parents both died before 45.
So glad you mentioned taking handwritten notes, and the research demonstrating that they help with retaining and comprehending information. I'm a late-life college student, and my old fashioned note-taking by hand serves me so well in helping me remember and understand lectures and other studies. I make the effort to use a fountain pen and the kind of quality paper that can handle such pens, which makes the experience esthetically satisfying as well. Using fountain pens instead of regular pens has the additional advantage of being more environmentally friendly, especially if you use bottled inks with your pen. If you take care of your pens, they will last for generations. As for t he ink: It is possible to bring it with you in some inexpensive ways, like simply reusing an ink sample vial or an inexpensive small Nagene bottle, and tucking it into your backpack. I do advise putting such a bottle in a small Ziploc bag with some paper towels, to prevent spills if the cap should come off during transit.
Bejdz just want to mention that a suit is going to be tailored differently from skinny jeans with part spandex. You dont want it tailored too tight so it doesnt fit. Definitely dont want to rip your clothes either; that could be expensive to replace.
I agree with you that a photo book or album of pictures makes a lovely gift. Hand written notes are so classy and considerate. I wish more people would write thank you notes -- that's how i survived all these years! Everyone should carry a small notebook and a pen. Yes indeed, buy top quality in a classic style, and it will still serve you 20 years later if you take care of it.
I love this guy's presentation and although I probably don't do everything on his list, I can see how I could appreciate it. I have had the same double-edge straight razor for over ten years and agree on how more economical and better quality shave it gives. I also agree on looking your best whenever you go out. Why not show up for yourself. It doesn't have to be black tie but a simple white button down shirt, well fitting blazer, and pants does the trick.
I have a question about the hat. I would love to wear a hat but I feel like hats are just out of fashion. It just looks absurd when I see someone wearing a hat like that.
Heatofpowers Find hats that work with your head shape, trust me you'll look great. It's all about confidence though, don't worry about it so much and you'll see it's really no big deal. I wear vintage fedora hats all the time and at first, yeah I noticed some people stared. But some people will complement you for being bold enough to go the classic route, taking a chance and looking so dapper while doing so. I also noticed some elderly people get excited to see young men wearing a nice suit and hat because it reminds them of how the men dressed when they were young. That always makes me smile. Believe me, if you do it enough you begin to feel weird if you go out without a hat! Just try it, there are all kinds of hats out there and I'm sure there's at least a few that will take your style level from fly to super fly!
I am still a little bit in the category that hats look absurd on me, though considerably less than in the past. Look at most young people like myself, me being 22, and what they wear a fedora or trilby with. I would bet a considerable amount that they will be wearing it with a t-shirt or tank top with shorts or jeans. This always looks bad and absurd/out of place. The reason is there is such a difference in formality. A fedora is a dress hat and should preferably be worn with a suit and tie or at least a coat and wool dress pants with oxfords/derby shoes. A homburg is an even more formal hat being just under a top hat and would go good with a suit or black tie/other semi formal dress. Go on to fedora lounge and look at some of the gentlemen's pictures on there, some pull off fedoras quite well.
Really really thank you about the airplane and fountain pens advice! I'm really getting into FP's lately and planning on traveling by plane by the end of the year and never thought of this and never read it anywhere but makes perfect sense. Thank you and congrats for such an excellent content!.
I liked this. Except for the suspenders part. According to my old-fashioned Savile Row tailors, you don't need suspenders unless your trousers are the wrong fit, or you yourself are unfit ... well, strike that ... let us say "cigar shaped" instead. But belts, as you say, are always off.
From a practical point of view, if someone has lost a few pounds. It's possible their trousers won't be a perfect fit anymore and slowly sinks over the course of the day (or night). And a belt causes this bulb in the middle section which doesn't look flattering. Like with a tuxedo, but than you'll be wearing a gillet so that's a great way to hide the suspenders. I'm no fan of suspenders either but I can imagine a few scenario's where I would prefer it over non.
Suspenders with a suit is not only correct, but far more practical and make for a better fit and cleaner look than wearing a belt. Keep the belt in the jeans and get some good suspenders.
Female grooming has definitely vastly improved. The improvement seemed to coincide with me beginning grad school; it's a miracle that I got any work done at all.
Really enjoyed this also including other old fashion stuff than fashion. Also, taking notes today is not only limited to keyboards. Pens are now available on Android, Windows and even Apple devices.
Amazing. Usually, I'm not into all this gaudy extravagant embellishment but some things you say here resonate with me very well. And your a very good host too. Thanks
I'm always taking notes by hand in a book and often I'm the only one who can reliably memorize what was said in a discussion and who took which responsibilies for certain actions if it was informal where often no one else cared to write it into some device and provide notes to everyone. It has been helpful many times, if question arises in the next meeting I just flip back a few pages and within seconds it's answered. And with a nice notebook and a good pen it's fun too.
I am so pleased I found this channel- I revel in old fashioned items, from monocles to pipes to hats to handkerchiefs- I am plaster other people also enjoy using them as much as I do
I'm a fan of suspenders. (I have over 15 sets. All with buttons.) They can be a fashion statement as well. I remove my suit jacket when I am in my office. The suspenders are then visible when I am sitting at my desk. My collogues see that I have taken the time to choose garments that are not usually seen. It is ALL in the DETAILS.
The cufflinks are fine. The problem is the color scheme. The blazer, tie, and pocket square are all very loud and clash. With such a bold blazer, with the pinstripes and everything, he should have just went for a white pocket square.
I've had these as opinions before except for shaving. I've never tried another way to shave but I have always wanted to start shaving with a straight razor.
I love your suit. I recently found a nearly identical suit at a vintage suit shop. it's so hard to find double breasted suits nowadays. Nothing beats that vintage double breasted look!!
I outgrew the fountain pen not long after college, sometime after it ruined some shirts, failed to write without smearing, leaking blobs, or running out of ink when I needed it. There are certain affectations of style which persist in geriatric board rooms, but which actually seem anachronistic purely for the perpetuation of elitist, class and snob fixing heirarchies; Mont Blanc is a mountain in the Alps, but as a writing instrument it is entirely a luxury indulgence designed to impress others. I prefer to write all my great works entirely with a quill I raised on my free-range goose, Percy.
Im a straight woman but absolutely ADORE your videos. I implement some of them into my fashion. And notice when a man implements these tips into how he dresses/carries himself
I went to an estate sale the other day, and they gave me 7 ties, 2 winter coats, 10 shirts, 2 sports coats, 3 sweaters, 1 sweater vest, 4 pairs of socks, and 2 pairs of pants completely free. You're not kidding when you say estate sales are a great resource!
There are ballpoint pens that are elegant and well constructed. Myself I sport a Parker Jotter, a classic. Also I applaud your mention of photography and photo albums. The importance of our relationship with photography was our ritualistic interaction with it.
As Henry Fonda's character "Frank" said in Once upon a time in the West - "How can you trust a man that wears both a belt and suspenders? Man can't even trust his own pants"
oof.. Belt _and_ suspenders.
John Drake, there are occasions where belt & braces are entirely appropriate - namedly when working. Okay, not in an office or shop, but there are many trades where your tools are carried in a work belt. Then, wearing braces with a belt becomes almost essential, as the weight of your tools needs the support of the braces - especially if you are working up a ladder...
Top ten movie villains of all time!
Those guys who wear suspenders, a belt, and sneakers to the school dance: !?
Me who sews my own suspender buttons on and wears a fedora all the time:
"YOU BROUGHT TWO TOO MANY..."
As far as vintage clothing goes....there's a very fine line between looking fashionable and looking like you're wearing a costume
GamingMan Oh yes, comfortable t shirts and jeans are so disgusting. And it is your fault that you look like you're wearing a costume. If you didn't wear these eccentric, almost comical clothing, you wouldn't look like you're trick or treating on Halloween.
Grnd_ctrl things like tracksuits and crop tops make people look like slobs imo
huberfloover this guy has no concept of that
@@dbway88 yeah I agree. It's nice to look smart but I don't think it's necessary in today's society. This guy needs to realise that fashion is different now and wearing a bright coloured suit just makes you look out of place. It's fine to wear a regular looking suit but only in the right environment.
AnotherLeafyClone I mean in the end anyone can dress however they want, I like to dress up alot, the only real drawback is that I look so much older than what I actually am.
I love the fashions (men's and women's) of the 1920s through the 50s. SO classy.
When people took pride in their appearance.
Karen74
Me too, nothing so flattering and elegant as the men and women from the 1940’s just gorgeous. Just watch Casablanca and tell me your heart doesn’t skip a beat when Bogart walks out in that White dinner jacket, or Bergman tilts her head at the airport under that wonderful hat. Oh man it’s spell binding.
Agreed.
I do vintage style 30’s and Edwardian on the daily. If men knew how good they looked in a suit and a fedora.... I’ve heard it said a man in a suit to a woman is the same as a woman in a nice negligees
Totally agree.
this man is bound to become a living meme someday
Zach i’m not sure if he even knows whar a maymay is
After a while he will get a nice patina
Alexander Klomp Huehuehue
why?
I prefer the good old fashioned jokes.
Something things that are "old school" or old fashion just never go out of style of practical use thanks for a grand video.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the tips just traded in my car for a horse and wagon
:)
@@Rmorton15 this deserves an oscar
This made me love the internet
Cars are old enough now that it's ok.
And you get hundreds of horses instead of just 1.
As most modern cars are half-plastic POS, its a better deal for you.
This man probably goes grocery shopping in a 5 piece suit.
What would a 5 piece suit look like!?
1st waistcoat
2nd waistcoat (lapels just visible)
Suit
Trousers
Paletot Overcoat
(Only wear that in the frozen aisle else you will sweat to death).
In Cannes, I get the feeling people actually do!
And what about it?
For reference, thats a 2 piece suit with a 3 piece suit over the top of it.
Layers, from in to out, are as follows:
Pants 1
Suit jacket 1
Pants 2
Waistcoat 2, over the jacket
Jacket 2
Who doesnt?
I’m delighted and impressed by your channel.
Thank you!
I agree so much with number 9, it is amazing to me that you can go out to a store and just see people walking around like they just got of bed. If you look at photos from the 1930's during The Great Depression you'll see people standing in soup lines still wearing a suit(albeit not in the best shape but considering what was going on it's understandable).
I miss one thing tremendously these days GOOD OLD FASHIONED MANNERS. I can't speak for everywhere but vast swathes of London lack basic etiquette. This of course does vary dependant on exact location.
I don't know how it's done in UK, but in Germany normal (non upperclass) people learn manners in the dancing schools at age 14 . The thing is that only a share of 14 year olds actually go to this "uncool" dancing schools.
May I politely interject and put forth my thoughts on etiquette?
I wouldn't necessarily say a big catalogue of manners is taught in the dancing schools from personal experience. You get a rough guide on how to behave on the night of the final dance but etiquette is never stressed greatly in my own opinion.
Also a dancing school cannot teach a bunch of teenagers on how to behave, they should already come with a set of etiquette their parents taught them...
+Dr Verano
Everyone get's to learn tablemanners and saying please and thanks by their parents. Manners related to interaction with opposite sex is taught in dancing school.
It's not much to learn, but it's "trained" much.
Sadly most women don't allow you to actually be a gentlemen,today
Even in the more rural areas of England, comfortably middle class, the manners of se people are absolutely appalling
I am so retro that I wear a toga and I have slaves
Slavery should have never been abolished tbh
I'm so retro, I died of smallpox.
Im so retro i am a one celled being.
😂 bruh just stay with Jordan an everything is fine
Bro, I’m so retro, I haven’t even discovered the Americas yet
This has to be one of the best videos I've seen so far on the UA-cam. I have inherited a lot of vintage clothing from my grandparents and a bunch of old things in general and I love the ingenuity that went into inventing and making them. So I agree with you 100%, Sir.
You forgot watches! Vintage watches have charm and character, plus manual wind and automatic watches of the past (no batteries here) mean you have to interact with your watch (wind it or wear it so it winds its self in the case of an automatic) which leads to you forming a kind of relationship with your watch.
I have an old fashioned pocket watch on a fob that belonged to my great grandpa on my mother's side of the family, it's a rather nice looking manual wind watch but sadly it's so old that the last place I took it to see if it could be fixed said it was beyond repair..the parts SOUND like they want to work and the second hand TRIES to move but it just won't..sadly I don't have a local dedicated watch shop I can go to to see if it can be fixed and had to rely on a local jewelry store's watch guy. And since it's a family heirloom I'm rather scared to send it away somewhere for repair.
I love watches! I wear different watches for different activities and of course the appropriate clothing as well. I do have a watch that I wear more than 50% of the time though. It’s a Citizen Eco-drive Quartz and you never wind it or change a battery. It absorbs light through the face and stores it in a permanent battery. On a full charge it will go a couple of years, without receiving any light, and still function. And it looks great/manly at the same time. I highly recommend it as well as other watches made by Citizen. I get at least one compliment per week.
well, it could be that he forgot about it because analogic watches are still widely used with basically every single adult being in possession of at least one stainless steel analog china wrist watch
He rarely wears watches so I don't think it came across his mind.
@@matthewarnold2486 The thing I generally misses on Sven is that he doesn't like wearing watches (neither do I) and that he doesn't spend any effort on his haircare/styling. He does seem to be knowledgeable on other subject tho!
Natural fibers are definitely best. It is very easy to overheat in a suit cheaply made with synthetic fibers. I went to iron a suit uniform for work and the suit pants melted to my iron and ruined it. I replaced it with cotton suit and felt great all summer. Lots of compliments with the cotton suit too.
Thanks for sharing!
Jamesthacoolcat99
Quality natural fibers are soo wort it.
Use a steamer
My grandpa got me a wet shave kit several Christmas' ago, and I love it. I also do like to make sure I am at least business casual when I go out.
Man I love this dudes channel, totally dig his vibe and style but I can’t imagine the lifestyle where most of his advice applies.
Same honestly
Basically old school rich people ... it's nice but not practical
@@CEA9234 I’m in my 20s and unironically dress like this
@@jebbush2527 do you an instagram? would like to see tou outfit
@@danielrocha8820 no, sadly. I dress up almost whenever I can though: church, going out, work, etc.
ReviewBrah's long lost brother.
Garfaggot Arbuckle long lost brother of God himself Reviewbrah.
Hold on a minute... This comment is getting attention.
+Hayden Wade he could do with some tailoring.
1:25 Might not want to show raw cotton on a video titled "things that are better the old-fashioned way" People may get the wrong idea.
Dafoodmaster yeah ...great...a safe spacer snowflake.
tgwoolshire repeat after me: J O K E
Yea don't bother, his grasp of humor is limited to half-assed puns like "libturd".
@@bobjohnson6030 is a libturd!!!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😊🤣😊🤣😂🤣😂🤣😊🤣🤣🤣😂
Dafoodmaster hubba hubba
If G-eazy was from the '30s
Noah B Jesus, that is G-Eazy..
@@angelgaming3973 heh, not wrong but blasphemy no
@@burningbush4767 Freedom of speech my friend
That outfit is spot on, you look like a character out of Boardwalk Empire.
Sven is a T H I C C boi
I love how you describe your outfit at the end of the video, gives great insight. Keep up the great work
what about manual transmission ?
He is from Germany so it is normal there (Most of Europe actually). He is talking about things that nearly nobody does anymore.
Bender Bending Rodriguez i drive a manual, its not a crazy thing to see but def it is rare
Especially in the mountains, they outlast automatics by FAR... They can be driven to a greater degree of efficiency (if one cares to learn the art) AND they're simply a WHOLE LOT MORE FUN to drive. It only takes a few hours of actual road-time to practice enough to be proficient at using one, so there's no justification for not being able to handle a clutch. Over time, the more you practice, the better you get at it... It puts you (driver) truly in closer "feeling" touch to the road and the machine performance, and allows you all the more responsibility and control for the comfort of the drive/ride. :o)
I wouldn't say they're better. They make amazing automatics these days. But manuals are WAY more fun.
Bender Bending Rodriguez and they are great theft prevention
My favourites; hand written notes, dinner invitations, in person meetings, real camera, fountain pen, investing in things rather than replacing them often - shoes, suits, brush, shoes, shaving brush and razor. Photo Albums, having difficult conversations and getting dressed everyday should be a part of a revival mission. Kudos.
Love your videos! I'm an old soul, and I love the old-fashioned ways. And, I do write with a fountain pen and hand-written letters/notes!
I agree about old-fashioned classics, Mr. Schneider. Thank you for posting!
I totally agree with you, the old fashioned way is much better. There are also many video here in UA-cam about people (most of them in th UK) who prefer to live this way, they dress like that, their houses look like 1940's or 1930's houses, their cars look like that, and the music they listen is from those decades. When I watched those videos I wished I could live the same place they live so I could do the same and not be alone in this. I like so much those decades that I even dreamed about it, the dream was so real that I really felt terrible when I woke up and I realized I was living in this era.
Nevertheless, I realized that it doesn't matter how much I love those decades and it doesn't matter if I could get the resources the people I mentioned have to live like them, time advances and society changes, and we have to adjust to it, we like it or not. I would really like to dress like the 1940's, but I know that if I would do that I would be out of place.
For some reason, the trending now is having a pony tail with a "Mulan" hair style and a beard (hypster style I think it is), and guess what, I'm like this. Of course I prefer the 1940's fashion, but unfortunatley I live in this era and I have to adjust to it.
I like your advices, not only because they are good to look, but also because you always are saying that it's best to use products less expensive or go to a flea market; usually it's better, you always find things that last longer than a new one
THANK YOU for bringing up the difficult conversation IN PERSON thing. It really needed to be said.
I am big on this, yet I've seen people get upset I waited to meet in person instead of texting them right away. Ugh.
Sven plz show how you store your collections of clothes!! Thx for this great video! No wonder I adore thrifting! They just did things better back in the day!
Ingrid I'm a woman and I agree. I love to see well-dressed men!
Never thought I'd see you talk about cast iron pans... Haha
I was expecting a Gordon Ramsay talk....NINOOOOOOOOO
Your voice is so soothing. That’s one of the reasons why I watch your videos.
I inherited some of my grandfathers sports coats absolutely love them because they are classic.
It's important to look good. It's called 'preening' and it's a natural art that even pigeons do :/ I don't get people who just don't care how they look or smell.
Cause I'm not a Pidgeon
@@hahaseab well this is seen in, monkeys, sea horses, all kinds of birds, and mroe, its to atract a partner or to look good to others in general
This is one of the best channels for a well dressed man. Thankyou.
Thanks for the kind words! Cheers!
gmendiburu like you, hey, mate?
if you want to look like a Don Corleone associated LOL
@gmendiburu "Sartorial talks" is even better.
Some of his suits are really nice.
I personally always use a fountain pen and carry a vintage leather notebook. I also carry a pocket watch. People say I am very outdated but it still looks cool. I watch your videos for inspiration of what to wear.
I also wear a Panama hat every day.
I realised it’s because of your age people are immature when you’re 5yrs older they will compliment you and if they don’t they’re merely just conforming just like how if we went back 70 years ago they would look at you weird if you were wearing tshirt and flip flops being true to yourself is always then best way to go. And it’s also lucky you’re not related to me I would’ve filled you with suits I have over 20 and and anywhere I go I get compliments but then again it’s England where in members club everyone has a suit on
How about wearing a watch vs using cell phone to tell time?
Perry Papanier I started wearing a watch because my work doesn't allow me to have my cell phone on the clock, but it's actually a lot more convenient than taking your phone out your pocket. Plus there's something about wearing a watch that just makes feel classier lol. I feel naked now if i don't have it.
hmm I have trouble keeping up with watches myself,mostly cause like my grandmother I forget where I put them, though I do have a fascination with pocket watches, but that's because I found one that used to belong to my great grandfather..sadly I took it to a jewelry store in town in hopes they could fix it but when they got a watch expert to look at it he said it wasn't fixable..I'd like a second opinion on that but there isn't really a local watch repair place for me to take it for such a thing outside of just going from jewelry store to jewelry store and hoping.
I always wear a watch.
Even better an automatic watch
Watches are fine, but I wonder when the faces on them became the size of salad plates.
As much as I love things the old fashioned way and am a great believer that some of them are much more practical and comfortable, somethings above are pure nostalgia. You will be laughed at or stared to death if you dressed in the above 1930s suit at work or anywhere social until the event specifically called for it. I personally wear slightly high waist trousers with cuffs because I find them more comfortable. Everything must be put in perspective not based on pure nostalgia.
Oh you mean when I laugh at modern people walking around with the pants sagging off their arses??!! Sometimes I walk around in my kilt. 99% of people like to see that and often start a conversation. Then there are the 1% sagging pants people who point and laugh.
Unless a person next to me stinks and has dirt on their clothing it should not bother anyone what they wear.
But you should be treated like a child if you dress like one
@@stansmith4054 I agree. I'd rather see the 'vintage' look than see grown men wearing saggy pants. BTW, I'm of Scottish descent and I love kilts. :-)
grow a spine
Feeling like a Godfather dont you?
Those hats are fantastic.
I'm 16 and I love this channel!!, I've just bought a overcoat and it's amazing thanks Sven! 😊
I love getting into cracks but I never tried it with a clothes brush.
Purple haze isn’t a jojo reference is it?
You are pure genius, Raphael. That's the only way to say it. I've always used a sterling fountain pen (Cross) that I bought in the 1970s in New York. To take life notes in my Ralph Lauren small brown leather notebook. With the little paper with six holes. All those details of a gentleman's style just make life sweeter. You are the king. Thanks for doing what you do.
idiot.
As a fam of vintage clothing, I get why you would wear this stuff daily. The quality, the style, the feeling you get qhen you wear a vintage garment. It can be quite an experience to wear a double breasted 3 piece suit form the 1930s, I recently bought a double breasted vashmere overcoat from the 1970s, but it is styled like a 1930s piece, It's greater than anything I could find in the modern stores. It's hard to find vintage clothing nowadays, many reproductions, but I was lucky enough to get my hands on some and completely understand. Keep up the great work Schneider!
I can't believe it, I agree with everything you said! I thought that I was the only one who still uses a double edge blade razor. I have several vintage ones that I've been using for almost fifty years. I'm also glad that you endorse thrifting. There's nothing ungentlemanly about saving a bit of cash and finding unique, high quality items. (I once bought a Hickey Freeman suit for $5.) Another great area for thrifting is kitchen equipment. A professional chef that I know was very envious of my set of vintage Sabatier knives, but she knew that I'd never part with them at any price. They were not expensive.
I am really enjoying your channel, who knows, my wife might notice some improvement!
Hi Sven! It's so funny that you mention that you got your beginning with fountain pens! When I was at university I was trying to find a way to make note-taking an enjoyable experience. Not only was my first fountain pen a Lamy, I used to to teach myself cursive handwriting. I had terrible handwriting up to that point in my life and I vowed that I would overcome the obstacle. I practiced so much that I developed calluses on my fingers. I'm so glad that I learned. I've had many compliments on my writing both on content and aesthetics. And family members will actually come to me to have cards written. The Lamy has been my workhorse pen for years. But I rewarded myself with the Visconiti Homo Sapiens when I graduated. The Paladium nib has a lot more give than the Lamy. It is quite funny that we share so many of the same values.
I completely agree. The old fashioned way is almost always better, things were made to last back then. And, with the thrifting, I got a Pendleton (expensive/prestigious brand for those who don't know) at a Goodwill for a dollar or two.
Your advice is excellent. It is a pleasure to find somebody who can explain the classic look and lifestyle.
yes! fountain pen!
I enjoy writing with fountain pens. My handwriting is odd and not particularly easy to read, but the physical engagement with pen and paper is pleasing.
I only use fountain pens everyday. My most used pen is a 1945 Esterbrook. All original and writes perfect.
Cheap fountain pens can leak.
I jam out to that intro song every time I watch a new video, never gets old.
I was with you until you mentioned 35mm sensors. For 99% of people, the larger sensor is very unnecessary. I can only recommend them to pros and highly skilled amateurs. Full frame cameras tend to be harder to use since they're made with professionals in mind. I am not even going to bother talking about medium format, something that is wholly unnecessary, even for a lot of pros. While I absolutely do believe in investing in a proper camera, APS-C is perfectly fine for the majority of people. Better to invest in lenses since they will stand the test of time better, even after a camera body becomes outdated.
Another advantage of a DE razor is can get the angle of the grind that works for your skin. I then found over time my skin actually became less sensitive. Also, hair grows differently for the colour, with red actually growing along the skin in a twist until long enough to be off the skin (told by a barber when asked why painful to shave everyday).
Hope this helps.
I’m so retro I bathe once a month, write with a quill and parchment, and have hepatitis A,B,C and syphilis. My wife might not survive giving birth to our upcoming 8th child and my parents both died before 45.
So glad you mentioned taking handwritten notes, and the research demonstrating that they help with retaining and comprehending information. I'm a late-life college student, and my old fashioned note-taking by hand serves me so well in helping me remember and understand lectures and other studies. I make the effort to use a fountain pen and the kind of quality paper that can handle such pens, which makes the experience esthetically satisfying as well.
Using fountain pens instead of regular pens has the additional advantage of being more environmentally friendly, especially if you use bottled inks with your pen. If you take care of your pens, they will last for generations. As for t he ink: It is possible to bring it with you in some inexpensive ways, like simply reusing an ink sample vial or an inexpensive small Nagene bottle, and tucking it into your backpack. I do advise putting such a bottle in a small Ziploc bag with some paper towels, to prevent spills if the cap should come off during transit.
You can still look old fashioned but you dont need to wear oversized pants shirts and suit jackets get it tailored man
Bejdz just want to mention that a suit is going to be tailored differently from skinny jeans with part spandex. You dont want it tailored too tight so it doesnt fit. Definitely dont want to rip your clothes either; that could be expensive to replace.
i know i know tailor it to make it right not to big not too small
Sven isn't athletic shaped, so his suit is tailored for his body shape.
Haha, lol.
40's suits had bigger lapels and pleated pants just appear bigger he gets all his clothes tailored it wasn't until the 50's slim suits were in style
The Leiss-Tron at 6:28 is pure perfection. The recommendations span the cost spectrum from pens to a simple photo album.Very classy.
I agree with you that a photo book or album of pictures makes a lovely gift. Hand written notes are so classy and considerate. I wish more people would write thank you notes -- that's how i survived all these years! Everyone should carry a small notebook and a pen. Yes indeed, buy top quality in a classic style, and it will still serve you 20 years later if you take care of it.
Would you please turn up the volume a bit?
Once you go bespoke, dressing with class gets easier. Shopping is so insane. You never get to choose. Good advice here.
If you can get society to go back to dressing old-fashioned while still letting people move forward technologically, you are a savior.
I love this guy's presentation and although I probably don't do everything on his list, I can see how I could appreciate it. I have had the same double-edge straight razor for over ten years and agree on how more economical and better quality shave it gives. I also agree on looking your best whenever you go out. Why not show up for yourself. It doesn't have to be black tie but a simple white button down shirt, well fitting blazer, and pants does the trick.
Yay! A man with good taste and good sense!👍
Thank you!
tiaonelpn shut up fatty
Johnny Alvarez ahahaha! XD
tiaonelpn I agree!
I have a question about the hat. I would love to wear a hat but I feel like hats are just out of fashion. It just looks absurd when I see someone wearing a hat like that.
I like to stick to flat cap type hats, they continue to look great with most things.
Wear the hat with a nice classic suit and quality shoes. I'm sure it will look very manly and you will get compliments.
Heatofpowers just dont wear fedoras
Heatofpowers Find hats that work with your head shape, trust me you'll look great. It's all about confidence though, don't worry about it so much and you'll see it's really no big deal. I wear vintage fedora hats all the time and at first, yeah I noticed some people stared. But some people will complement you for being bold enough to go the classic route, taking a chance and looking so dapper while doing so. I also noticed some elderly people get excited to see young men wearing a nice suit and hat because it reminds them of how the men dressed when they were young. That always makes me smile. Believe me, if you do it enough you begin to feel weird if you go out without a hat! Just try it, there are all kinds of hats out there and I'm sure there's at least a few that will take your style level from fly to super fly!
I am still a little bit in the category that hats look absurd on me, though considerably less than in the past. Look at most young people like myself, me being 22, and what they wear a fedora or trilby with. I would bet a considerable amount that they will be wearing it with a t-shirt or tank top with shorts or jeans. This always looks bad and absurd/out of place. The reason is there is such a difference in formality. A fedora is a dress hat and should preferably be worn with a suit and tie or at least a coat and wool dress pants with oxfords/derby shoes. A homburg is an even more formal hat being just under a top hat and would go good with a suit or black tie/other semi formal dress. Go on to fedora lounge and look at some of the gentlemen's pictures on there, some pull off fedoras quite well.
This guy was born ahead of his time.
I absolutely agree on the fountain pen.
I use it as the way to train my mind to be calm.
Really really thank you about the airplane and fountain pens advice! I'm really getting into FP's lately and planning on traveling by plane by the end of the year and never thought of this and never read it anywhere but makes perfect sense. Thank you and congrats for such an excellent content!.
great video sir. Really appreciate your hardwork
It's not like all old things were designed with longevity in mind, rather the old things that were not had already rot away.
I liked this. Except for the suspenders part. According to my old-fashioned Savile Row tailors, you don't need suspenders unless your trousers are the wrong fit, or you yourself are unfit ... well, strike that ... let us say "cigar shaped" instead. But belts, as you say, are always off.
From a practical point of view, if someone has lost a few pounds. It's possible their trousers won't be a perfect fit anymore and slowly sinks over the course of the day (or night). And a belt causes this bulb in the middle section which doesn't look flattering. Like with a tuxedo, but than you'll be wearing a gillet so that's a great way to hide the suspenders. I'm no fan of suspenders either but I can imagine a few scenario's where I would prefer it over non.
Suspenders with a suit is not only correct, but far more practical and make for a better fit and cleaner look than wearing a belt. Keep the belt in the jeans and get some good suspenders.
Tim Crowe yeah but what if you wanna take off your jacket?
@@gogoldude
You take your jacket off and enjoy the admiring looks from the ladies.
I wanna look like Calvin from L.A Noir.
I could never pull it off, but his suits fit perfectly.
When he wore the hat he looked like a 40’s mobster.
i actually love this video. im 22 and cant comprehend a company actually making something built to last
I love you're style and channel, it's the way to be a real gentleman overall! Big thanks for all your information!
Great to hear that your passion started with your interest in fountain pens!
16 things that are better the old-fashioned way:
Most things
Zander Brain Cinemas All the things
Female grooming has definitely vastly improved. The improvement seemed to coincide with me beginning grad school; it's a miracle that I got any work done at all.
Really enjoyed this also including other old fashion stuff than fashion. Also, taking notes today is not only limited to keyboards. Pens are now available on Android, Windows and even Apple devices.
Dude, I guessed exactly how much that chair and sofa costed before he even mentioned it. I feel like nostradamus
Great information. Looking sharp like always.
Amazing. Usually, I'm not into all this gaudy extravagant embellishment but some things you say here resonate with me very well. And your a very good host too. Thanks
I'm always taking notes by hand in a book and often I'm the only one who can reliably memorize what was said in a discussion and who took which responsibilies for certain actions if it was informal where often no one else cared to write it into some device and provide notes to everyone. It has been helpful many times, if question arises in the next meeting I just flip back a few pages and within seconds it's answered. And with a nice notebook and a good pen it's fun too.
Old school wet shaving, If you're gonna do something that's boring, make it fun!
Good call! Also recommend this for women's shaving too, far less irritation and eliminate the pink tax baloney!
I've never shaved any other way.
I am so pleased I found this channel- I revel in old fashioned items, from monocles to pipes to hats to handkerchiefs- I am plaster other people also enjoy using them as much as I do
Nice suit. This is the guy I wanna see when I go tailor my suit.
Great video Mr Schneider. Keep up the great work.
WHERE have you been all my life!? So many men's fashion and lifestyle channels, and this is by far the best I've seen. You sir, have my sub.
Thanks for the support! :)
_FOUNTAIN PENS!_
Great shoutout. That Omas looked gorgeous.
I'm a fan of suspenders. (I have over 15 sets. All with buttons.) They can be a fashion statement as well. I remove my suit jacket when I am in my office. The suspenders are then visible when I am sitting at my desk. My collogues see that I have taken the time to choose garments that are not usually seen. It is ALL in the DETAILS.
I love this channel!
No offence but personally i hate those chickenleg cufflinks :D
v agreed. A bit odd. A wire cage design maybe?
V: 'Gotta wear them chicken-legs if you wanna be getting those chicken-heads ;) *joking of course*
how do you know until you try a pair you may just surprise yourself.
I have a set of grenade cuff links, always a talking point at weddings!
The cufflinks are fine. The problem is the color scheme. The blazer, tie, and pocket square are all very loud and clash. With such a bold blazer, with the pinstripes and everything, he should have just went for a white pocket square.
I've had these as opinions before except for shaving. I've never tried another way to shave but I have always wanted to start shaving with a straight razor.
The Double Breasted Chalk stripe suit, classic I love mine.
I love your suit. I recently found a nearly identical suit at a vintage suit shop. it's so hard to find double breasted suits nowadays. Nothing beats that vintage double breasted look!!
I outgrew the fountain pen not long after college, sometime after it ruined some shirts, failed to write without smearing, leaking blobs, or running out of ink when I needed it. There are certain affectations of style which persist in geriatric board rooms, but which actually seem anachronistic purely for the perpetuation of elitist, class and snob fixing heirarchies; Mont Blanc is a mountain in the Alps, but as a writing instrument it is entirely a luxury indulgence designed to impress others. I prefer to write all my great works entirely with a quill I raised on my free-range goose, Percy.
Im a straight woman but absolutely ADORE your videos. I implement some of them into my fashion. And notice when a man implements these tips into how he dresses/carries himself
I went to an estate sale the other day, and they gave me 7 ties, 2 winter coats, 10 shirts, 2 sports coats, 3 sweaters, 1 sweater vest, 4 pairs of socks, and 2 pairs of pants completely free. You're not kidding when you say estate sales are a great resource!
Manual gearboxes in cars. I moved back to a manual, because it's just more fun
That is one hell of an outfit!
There are ballpoint pens that are elegant and well constructed. Myself I sport a Parker Jotter, a classic.
Also I applaud your mention of photography and photo albums. The importance of our relationship with photography was our ritualistic interaction with it.
Fountain pens enable more expressive handwriting due to the changes in ink delivery caused by variations of pressure and angle of the nib.
I haven’t gone out of the house without being dressed up in months
It’s been pretty rad
you should end every sentence with "seeeeee?"