Style: Let's Break some Rules!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2020
- In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss how to break some so-called "rules" promoted (on RUclips 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.
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
Shoe trees are a must for sneakers, especially leather toed/all leather types. They can fix models such as the Nike Air Force 1 from over-creasing but of course they must be inserted into the shoes from day 1 of ownership for best results. Get trees half to 1 size larger than your sneaker, otherwise the heel of the shoe tree will jiggle meaning the shoe is not being properly stretched, not to mention all shoes stretch with use over time. Be prepared to get a size up shoe tree no matter the kind of footwear after some months or years of wear.
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 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
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.
'Sartorial salvation' for a non-native English speaker, Hugo makes the catchiest of phrases!
Doesn't he though ? He keeps impressing me ! ~Sonya
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
I love your content, thank you for making the sartorial topic became more approachable.
Glad you're here, Kevin. Cheers! ~Sonya & Hugo
I love your channel! Thank you Hugo and Sonya!
You re very welcome Robert! Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is an incredible channel. We love you both.
Then we are blessed---thank you ! ~Sonya & Hugo
Thank you so much for your support (and love). Hugo & Sonya
Your channel has really helped me be unique and casual.
Good news and thanks for letting us know! ~Sonya & Hugo
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
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.
Totally signing the "never park your horse in front of a coffee shop" statement 😅.
Haha, thanks Alex! Hugo
Bravo! So happy you can own your arc. You rock them sockless loafers, Hugo!
Thank you my friend, 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!
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.
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 💪🤵
Oh dear, an exciting video!
Merci Regis! Hugo & Sonya
Sartorial Talks... Love these videos.
Thank you so much. Hugo & Sonya
Thank you! very interseting episode.
You are so very welcome. Hugo & Sonya
In Bermuda shorts with suits and long Sox is their national business attire.
. . . which led to the classic ivy league or preppy look.
Nice addition, thanks! Hugo
Thanks Paul. Hugo
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!
Another great video. So much good info!
Glad you're here, thank you ! ~Sonya & Hugo
Love these two!!!
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
You two are the best!
So nice to read, thanks! ~Sonya & Hugo
I enjoyed these moments very much .
-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
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
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
Another wonderful episode. Merci mon ami :)
Avec joie cher ami! Hugo
Hugo Jacomet exists! The metaphysics are going deeper. I love it.
Alleluia. Hugo
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
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
We are near 100k friends! Chapeau Hugo et Sonya!
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 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
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
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
Sadly, dressing well seems to be breaking the rules these days.
Truly, we are turning into the rebels. Hugo and Sonya
Yes! Particularly here in the U.S. Feels like style, class, manners etc. has all gone out the window. Very sad.....
@@brendandouylliez5243 Yes I agree with you Brendon. Sonya made a video two years ago about being a gentleman. Maybe Hugo and Sonya can have the conversation for us in a future pod cast. I believe that most times people are in too much of a hurry to think about others.
In the US?? my dear friend, in all the world! Can I give you an example? Sunday I was in Turin, the centre of the city is very elegant, all the buildings recently restored, and I was walking with my wife, all the other people dressed very sadly (and we are in Italy....), all the same. At a certain point, I arrive breaking the rules with a double breast Tallia di Delfino made near Biella, one man was with open mouth like "OMG, the apparition of Holy Mary!" I looked to my wife and we started to laugh, it was a very funny situation indeed
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
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
Suit buttons exploding, sartorial hell...😄😄😄😄!
Now I can't help but wondering what "sartorial hell" would be like. 😉
(Great video, as usual!)
Amazing show!! Can’t wait for you to surpass 100k subs.
You guys are amazing! Sonya you are so classy and beautiful ❤️
Thank you WH, We admit to being a little ansi for the 100K mark as well; thank you for being on board. Your words are meaningful to us. Cheers ! ~Sonya & Hugo
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
Thank you both of you for this interesting video... salutations de Abdou de la Norvège.
Cheers Abdou! Hugo & 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
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
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
"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
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
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 !
Good subject, very interesting!
Merci beaucoup. Hugo & Sonya
violin at beginning is superb!
It is indeed. You can listen to the whole music here: ruclips.net/video/P9AwzzjB8OY/видео.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!
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
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)
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 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.
Thanks Hugo I now feel more comfortable with my clip braces!
Alleluia! Hugo & Sonya
Admiring your beautiful presentations and literature
You are beyond the expectations .
Fun episode!
Nice show!
Appreciate! H
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
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.
great show
Thanks & cheers ! ~Sonya & Hugo
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
When it comes to suits, I admit to leaving my jacket completely unbuttoned. The only time I’m buttoned up is when I’m going to be in a meeting with a group of higher ups. Any time else, my jacket is left open.
Maybe I’m weird like this but that’s me. But I will admit, I’m one of those people who like the small blade of the tie a bit close to the length of the large blade and tucked in. And since I’m American, I’m guilty in agreeing the short blade being longer is a sin. 🙋🏼♂️
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
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
Fun discussion!
Happy you're here, thank you ! H & S
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.
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
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
"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
100k very soon !
Congrats
Heyy Kewin ! Believe me we are watching with anticipation. Thank you for noticing ! ~Sonya & Hugo
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.
Thanks
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
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...
The reasons why Americans feel that way (or at least me about the ties) is because the back blade typically has the brand price and material tag. Being that in America we have the whole place run by corporations it can prove annoying for the tie to blow and the back is exposed. This my hypothesis I am not saying for everyone, but definitely for me.
You are probably right, but why don't you remove the both the brand tag and the "100% silk" tag ? This is what we usually do in Europe. Cheers, Hugo
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’ve always worn White Socks with odd jackets and trousers. This stems from my early influences in the British Modernist scene from the early 60s but more so with American Ivy League. Nowadays more people are mixing Italian tailoring with mid-century Ivy and Prep, so the crossover of white socks occurs
You comment is spot on, as we are seeing more of the same. Congrats for your long held comprehension of the Ivy / Prep scene. Sonya
When I worked in Italy, the local office gents said that brown shoes were acceptable after 7pm. But not in the office.
Happy to see this type of cultural info. Thanks, Hugo
Love the vids you two xden big fan xx
Thanks Denis! Hugo & Sonya
I live in Australia and sometimes you see people wearing white socks (also pink, blood red, cartoon socks) and suits toghther because here people dress extremely casual and do not care to follow ANY kind of style 'rule'. I understand that sometimes is absolutely ok to break rules, but one thing is breaking rules another is not caring about ANY sort of style.
Interesting point, Diego, a little attention to aesthetics (style) can go a long way. ~Sonya
Agreed, wearing loafers without socks can be acceptable in very hot weather and informal situations, especially with linen.
Yes, and it's very agreeable when the weather is warm. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya