The Old Money Aesthetic: To Try or Not to Try?
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2024
- Our Tailored Jacket Collection Can be Found on the Following Link:
www.rampleyandco.com/collecti...
Our Handmade Tie Collection Can be Found on the Following Link:
www.rampleyandco.com/collecti...
Our Pocket Square Collection Can be Found on the Following Link:
www.rampleyandco.com/collecti...
Chris Modoo Can be Found on Instagram Here:
/ chrismodoo
Austin Pollak Can be Found on Instagram Here:
/ austinpollak
In our video, Chris Modoo and Austin Pollak the resurgence of the old money aesthetic. 
Хобби
Before it became a fashionable buzzword, old money to me, from a British point of view, meant wealth handed down, not just the estate and other holdings but the quality sartorial hand me downs. From a time when the estate had money to buy the best Savile Row suits, Crocket&Jones Shoes, Rolex, fine jewellery and a E-Type & Rolls in the garage. The generations that followed, may not have that kind of money to splash on like for like items and just get the old clothing altered, the shoes re-soled, jackets re-waxed and the Jag worked on, they look good as new if looked after.
Yes, Old Money is generational wealth while New Money is first generation wealth as if someone made a lot of money inventing the computer, or the cell phone, or more recently Bitcoin. Not always correct, but New Money is often seen as more flashy; yet the Marks, the Elons, and the Steves of the New Money often dress down, not up.
Great content, gents. `Old money aesthetic' is a nuanced term that is open to all manner of interpretation. I wear my late father's 52 year old gold wrist watch and recently purchased a 70 year-old bespoke dinner suit that still looks like new and has been altered to fit perfectly. I buy and wear second-hand top quality label clothing as long as it is not damaged or frayed. Compared with the cost of these items when new, I have no problem paying for tailoring to fit.
To achieve this look simply buy all your casual clothes from the same Jermyn St. shirtmaker you get your suits and shirts from. Job done! I've been living this for about 18 months and it's just become my style now. Most of it is not "fashionable" but wearing clothes that fit you properly, made in nice colours and fabrics will always be stylish and timeless.
From a Canadian point of view: There is a lot of Americanism in Ivy league and preppy style. However Old Money does have a lot of take-aways that serve men well, that are getting into classic menswear: 1. Quality fabric, construction, fit. 2. No logos to show; if your shirt says Hugo or RL on the outside in large font, it just means you can't afford the "real" thing. 3. Garments that were worn in the 50s that look just as good as today (Cary Grant, etc). 4. Subdued manners that don't seek to "show off". 5. Garments known to last decades, not months. The Old Money trend should not be looked down upon as one might with Ivy league and preppy styles. I do like what I call "English Country look" where wool button jackets (ie Sports Coats) are worn compared to North American zipper/velcro nylon everything. However, the English Country look used to also be in America when the English came over here, but gave way to the nylons in the 1900s.
Dress British and think Yiddish. Or if you really want the old money look, dress like Louis XIV.
I love these videos with this older gentleman who has seen it all vs. this young bozo who hasn't got a clue.
😘
Ouch! Austin Pollak is a clothing enthusiast (he never pretends to be anything more than that) and co presents to give the younger man's perspective. Being from the US (Chicago) he also adds an international flavour to the channel which I think is important given the wide market place that Rampley & Co appeals to. Chris Modoo has me sitting bolt upright and all ears every time. It is indeed the magic of the chemistry between these two gents that makes their videos so watchable.
@Tieclipandchain😘
@austinpollack I am not sure who should be offended most…😂
As a younger man I love Austin’s style!
Too preppy and too feminine in my opinion with the short sleeve polo’s,shorts, loafers, glasses and sweater over the shoulders. I prefer a more dominating, masculine, and classic style with tweed fabrics, 3 piece vest,darker tones,and dress boots, maybe gloves as well and a newsboy cap
I guess you referred to winter wardrobe, mentioning Tweeds and 3 piece suit...loafers and pique Polo t shirt is the summer equivalent
@@user-hv9ie9iy9r linen fabrics can make it a summer outfit with earthy cool tones for the summer season . Still masculine enough. I just don’t wear loafers or short sleeve 👕
Loafers are so American.
I really dislike the term. I've never heard it before last year and it sounds horribly contrived. No doubt a product of social media.
To me, someone presenting themselves in public with a wrinkled frayed shirt and socks with the tops at their ankles, is looking for a homeless shelter, just saying.