@@user-cm9ij5cz3c to be fair, this is not necessarily such a crazy thing in Europe. I study in Italy and 17th century would be considered young in some places!
One thing I really appreciate about this channel is how grounded in reality you both remain. We mustn’t forgot the subject matters covered here can be viewed as superficial in the wholesome view of current affairs, as you say. But who is to say we cannot indulge a little? As someone who yearns to be organised (even more so than I already am!) this was incredibly interesting to listen to. The ‘13th commandment’ for me would be: Be Minimalist! I regularly review my wardrobe to ensure I am still wearing the items contained within. Anything I don’t wear any longer has to go. Thank you for your time once again. I have seen a comment about a house tour, I second this. All the best with the renovation! Best to you both.
My wardrobe is very organized Trousers go on the bed Shirts go on the floor Shoes go ontop of the shirts Unfinished paperwork goes in the empty wardrobe
I use 1" foam pipe insulation wrapped over flat metal strapping bent and secured to the inside of my closet doors to hang my designer ties. All are on view and the 1" thickness helps keep the rounded shape to the back of the tie. Also brushed metal peel and stick hooks are great for hanging up necklaces so they are easily accessible and remain untangled.
When I was ten, my room would get very cold in the morning, so I got into the habit of ironing my clothes. It was nice way to warm myself up and I found it to be very relaxing to start the day with a pristine outfit :)
In addition to shoe trees, I like to store my shoes in clear boxes (container store has great ones). As a shoe addict, it’s so nice to see them all displayed in my closet and easy to find the pair I desire for the day.
Okay, this is going to be interesting. I'm posting before even watching the video. I'm in the process of trying to figure out an organization or design for my closets and wardrobe. I'm REALLY glad you're covering this. I'll restart the video now, thank you!
Have gained a lot from Sartorial Talks videos, and have applied it to my life. Very grateful to Hugo and Sonya for sharing their knowledge and experience in various subjects. Although a few years ago, I would not even imagine seeing a video on sneakers from Hugo! Thanks again. Akhtar
At first glance this channel promised to be the most pompous, full of it people that are ready to pontificate but then you open your mouths and the sincerity, unpretentiousness and charm pours out......chapeau....great channel and a must watch.....thank you
Hugo and Sania are national treasures. I discovered this channel only a few days ago and I’ve been addicted watching the video catalogue. Hugo, I’ve always been into men’s style, but you and your wife have convinced me to step my game up and get my first 2 made-to-measure suits. It’s nice to see there is a community like this on RUclips.
I love this video! It's sort of funny but also a nice guide. I am an organization MASTER. Well, I just got fed up with spending money on items to replace because I kept losing them or wasting time looking for them. Then after a while, organization just became a way of life. I also read a book on organization that was based on feng shui (I didn't even have to look that up) in which it talks about energy flow from being organized. For me, it makes a REAL difference. Everything feels calmer. No chaotic energy. But you also know..... Organization can be seen as a form of control over your environment. There is a point where things go to far... I think shoe organization is the one I have some fun with. As a fairly typical New Yorker, space is at a premium and you have to come up with ideas to be efficient with it. I keep all my shoes in their boxes. If they are shoes that will benefit from shoe trees, they have them. While I have a shoe rack, I have too many shoes to fit them all on a single shelf. So the top shelf get stacked. And I have to organize the 'Shoe Box Statue' so when I remove a box, the structure doesn't collapse. Or I just slide another box in it's place to keep the structure intact. It may sound kind of funny... But that's me. My little mind game in the morning. I don't have so many shoes that I have to try to remember which are which. Just one brand where I have two pairs and the boxes look exactly the same. Or, print a little picture and tape it to the front. I know people who do that. Sorry for the long post. For me, being organized has helped me so much over the years to help keep my sanity with my typical, super-busy schedule. At the very least, it will help you in the algorithm 😊
I became green with envy when Hugo was talking about ironing and about shoe polishing. Also, you didn't mention using lavender to keep away moths (if it works) and you did not mention closet size which is a problem in cities nowadays. Thanks for a great video.
Dear Douglas, lavender probably works, but we haven't had experience using it. As for the size of the closet, that's another subject altogether. All our best, Hugo & Sonya
Recently I bought two tie racks. Once I placed my ties on the pegs, what wonderful feeling came over me. There they were, all visible at a glance and quite secure. So satisfying.
Agreed on buttoning shirt on a hangar. I only button the top one and use all the same hangar--Brooks Brother's black plastic men's shirt hangars--I bought dozens of their made-to-measure non-iron shirts over the last 10 years, and every one of them I asked for the hanger and they gave me one. Everything in a straight line is very satisfying! My tie organization is still a work in progress though...
Great podcast! And I have to say it, this suit jacket is fabulous! It kind of matches the colour of lips. And with that bold stripe shirt - what a combo!!! Sonya is looking her best too, so elegant.
Wow, Hugo, with this combination of glasses, wide lapel jacket and shirt you really achieve to revive the very best of generous, positive 1970s spirit without giving a feel of false nostalgia. Impressive, inspiring and not easy to do. Thanks for the very interesting talk as well!
Such needed wisdom...!! I have to be honest, I find ironing and shoe polishing to be very therapeutic, especially when I'm feeling a little stressed...!! You both look absolutely fantastic, such complimentary colours, both to yourselves and to each other...!!
Glasses in the freezer - because Sonia wears seriously cool shades! ;-) My Dad once searched for his specs for over an hour, eventually he asked me if I had seen them, "Yes Dad, they're on top of your forehead!"
I actually have two drawers dedicated to socks. My fall/winter socks in one drawer and my spring/summer socks. I’m kind of OCD so I have four drawers for belts separated by color, and four for ties separated by season, three shelves for pocket squares and closets for suits and sports coats by season. Won’t get into the shoes, colognes, or braceletand shirts. So I agree with everything you are saying. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
S hooks from the kitchen store work for hanging denims. And ladies’ bra dividers for drawers also work well for men’s underpants. I find ironing once a weekend therapeutic (pity you didn’t mention buying a shirt sleeve, steamer and shoulder pad which are cheap to get and easily obtainable on Amazon). And finally, storing woollens and casual shirts folded and kept upright in boxes on shelves in the Marie Condo style is fantastic for maximising space and making selection easy.
Excellent tips ,,,,Thank you both of your dedicated effort, and both of you look amazing ,,,and i loved the your scarf my dear Sonya,,,,Love to you from Cairo.
I love ironing too. Put on an interesting tv or RUclips channel and work through my stuff. It’s also satisfying in a way as it is different from my daily job that uses mostly the brain and less hand.
I have a shoe related questions? 1) Can I wear brown shoes in the evening? 2) What are the rules for shoe color in relationship with suit color? I know these questions are probably very common, but I simply cant find a good answer... It would seem that if one if very conservative you get one answer and if more comtemporary there is another. I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Cheers!
Hello Sonya and Hugo. Greetings from Toronto. I thought you would be interested to know that my 91 year old neighbour's father was the Benson in London's Benson, Perry and Whitley on Cork Street who had some celebrity clients including Ian Fleming.
Dear Sonya and Hugo, just a little hint for the cedarwood… grind it a littlebit once in a while; the odor comes back and it works even better against our friends, the moth…
I absolutely adore the two of you. You are both delightful and have taught us so much. I do really wish to see what you do wear when you are relaxed, at home, or in the countryside, beach and other occasions where you are necessitated to wear more casual clothes.
Good evening Hugo and Sonya, another great video from you two and thank you so much, however I must say fortunately for me I inherited the organisation for my wardrobe from a child and carried it through into adult life, and I must say you are both one hundred percent Wright with all of your advice, thank you sartorial talks, kind regards Ryan.
Points for me to work on, get shoes off the floor, a set of wooden shoe trees for each, I probably only have a third. Take my suits out of the suit bags and brush them. That tie hanger is a must for me to buy. Buy some more wooden hangers. Oh lose the weight I gained from a year indoors from COVID Restrictions so I can fit in to my best clothes again!!! Keep up the great work.
7:15 Simplistic? I have serious troubble with finishing things once I start them! It is a huge and very real struggle for unorganized people. I always was a very unatended man in style terms. Always jeand, sneakers, old boots, the first T-shirt I could find that relatively fitted me... recently I found out that having clothes that fit me and make look and feel a million bucks is something that puts me into a state of mind that allows me to get things done. Now I find myself seeking between my nice clothing and my old clothes (i have a lot of old clothes and still very little nice clothing, so I can't really get rid of the old clothes yet). I think I might be forced now to organize my closet and be able to get dressed up faster, without changing my clothes 3 times untill I am happy with it and without the less used clothes that I always give a pass. Found some sanity with this video. Thanks!
I'm sure your comment has inspired some readers here whom happen to feel the same as you. Thanks for taking the time to be real and talk about your personal challenges. Cheers ! ~Sonya
Fascinating--we would be interested to see if you have a link or are on Instagram and are able drop us a photo : @parisian_gentleman or @sonyaglyn. Thanks ! ~Sonya & Hugo
"There are channels of people who are literally obsessional people and masters of organization... this is not our subject today." Marie Kondo has left the chat.
It would be very interesting to see how a tailor cleans a suit. In my location as in much of the world there is simply no laundry sufficiently skilled to trust with a suit. I use either a hot damp cloth or boar's hair brush for all but the most serious cleaning. Cheers
Tip for avoiding orphan socks: buy the same pair by the dozen. Downside: you have to save them up to wash them all at once to avoid colour differences.
Thanks Walter. We know space is a problem, but there are a few ideas in this episode that can be useful even with limited space. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugo & Sonya
I love watching your channel and following your tips. Some help here, who would you recommend for my Girlfriend to watch on how a proper lady should dress, Maybe your wife should throw in more tips on how to do so.
What are your thoughts on keeping suits in a suit bag while in the closet? I put trees in my shoes and then into a cloth shoe bag to keep the dust off. Thanks for the great content!
Sunday is the day of ironing, and twice a month shoe polishing. I have little space for my clothes, small house means I have to keep myself tidy. If I don't it becomes a nightmare, with clothes everywhere.
i still remember when my wife was my young girlfriend . i was serving in the military and we planned a 4 day trip to the pyrenees .. you should have seen her face when i pulled up with an ironing board and iron in the back seat of my car ….. hard learned habits die hard
My father wouldn't let my mother anywhere near his dress shirts, he had his own method which he taught me (yoke first, then collar....) Also, with trousers, my father had a mantra handing them from the hem "seam to seam and pleat to pleat"
I have a question... Living in Queensland Australia where the climate is hot and humid pretty much three months of the year. Is it wise to keep your beautiful suits in garment bags? Particularly during the summer months which is when it appears moths are most active? Thank you...
I wish France's Jean-Yves Le Drian of the Quai d'Orsay stumbled upon one of these videos where Hugo graces Bonnet spectacles. Mr Le Drian is certainly a man of taste as well but nonetheless, since he seems to like his catchy eyewear collection, i am sure he would love to try something from Hugo's taste too since Hugo's is as important as his' is subjectively important. By the way, i love Mr Le Drian's suits and ties and i can imagine him in a Bonnet masterpiece ; what elegance it would finally be.
Dear Antoine, Mr Le Drian (our Secretary of State in France) was not very well known by the broad public (even in France) until last week and the infamous submarines crisis. I agree about his spectacles. All my best, Hugo
Thanks for all those tips Hugo and Sonya. How do you recommend cleaning a suit/jacket that is dirty? I'm thinking about those late night weddings where you will inevitably end up with some stains here and there. Thanks!
Surprisingly mind changing conversation, but need help with brands with no-iron shirts, in North America, the majority are always in a rush getting ready in the morning, in general is it lazy to find time to iron shirts weekly or time saving to opt out for those no-iron alternative
Dear friend, to be honest we are not big fans of no-iron shirts as they are "finished" with formaldehyde (which is a heavy chemical). We prefer normal shirts that require ironing.All our best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS thank you Hugo, it's amazing to get a direct reply from you, I like your show, but I think my generation is having a hard time understanding the purpose of ties, when you have buttons now to hold your shirt... I understand the polishing boots because it's meditative
I'm watching this while my Sunday shoe shine :) Thank you for this great episode. What do you think about cedar hangers for your suits (it should repel the moths)?
Bonsoir à vous deux. Sans m'en rendre compte j'applique 9 des 12 commandements. Je vais travailler sur le saville row folding style mais le plus difficile est le manque de place car j'en achète toujours plus et je n'aime pas me séparer des anciens vêtements même lorsque je ne les porte plus..
Cher Emmanuel, merci pour votre commentaire. Avec Sonya nous avons appris, petit à petit, à nous séparer des vêtements que nous ne portions plus (et à faire en sorte qu'ils soient utiles à quelqu'un). Bien amicalement, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS bonsoir. C'est ce que je commence à faire. J'ai des amis qui sont heureux et mon fils de 17 ans commence à prendre le virus tout doucement et à récupéré des pantalons un blazer marin et des chemises. Merci pour votre temps,vos conseils et votre gentillesse très perceptible même à travers ce media. A bientôt
I’m single so all my 4 wardrobe closest space are mine. One closets just have dress pants and suits hanged. Other closest have just dress & casual shirts, ties hanged up, belts hanged up. Got one those cedar hangers to hang lots of ties on as well all my many belts. Other closest have all newer stuff. Last closest have just regular cloth hanged up on one half of it. Rest is for dress cloth I’ve worn at least once. So all my other closets are all clean stuff. I invested in few hundred cedar hangars to hang everything for trousers, shirts and suits. It did take lots of effort to organize closets but was worth the effort. Donated all the cloth stuff I no longer wear or too small to Good Will store.
Hello thanks for the video ! I'd like you to tell me if you know good european houses/websites for women who want to refine their style "the sartorial way" with good quality products for tops, shirts, dresses and suits. There's so much offer that it's very hard to filter the good ones from the bad ones, and most good websites I know are dedicated to men and have a very small women's clothes offer. Thanks in advance !
Dear Eddy, we often receive this question and we must admit they are very few ressources on the web for ladies classic style. But we are working on it. Stay tuned, Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
There are a lot of good quality hangers producers out there. Kirby Allison has been a pioneer for suits and jackets hangers (with different shoulder sizes). All our best, Hugo
"remember I'm just French" said in a thick French accent. Hugo, no native English speaker needs you to tell them you are French. We can hear it dripping in your manner of speaking.
Dear Dukhi, moths is a universal problem for sartorialists. And I don't even know if a real radical solution exists (we tried a lot of different ones). Cedar hangers and sprays are, so far, the best solution we know (especially if you want to avoid toxic chemical products). Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Listen Mr. Jacome, you should be ashamed of yourself that you don’t like the ritual of shoe cleaning and polishing!!! You like expensive shoes but you think the creme universelle is enough!!! Usted me ha decepcionado!!!!!
😂😂, Who said I don't like this ritual except you? I like to shine my shoes, but I'm probably not as extreme as some gentlemen who spend hours during the weekend to shine their beloved shoes. All my best, (and no, I'm not ashamed 😅😅). Hugo
I would very much enjoy a house tour, I think that one’s house reflects what they wear. I enjoy your podcast furniture and scene.
Renovation of our 17th century home is progressing, so we can now keep this in mind. Thank you for the suggestion.
Cheers ! Hugo and Sonya
That is great, best of luck!
@@SARTORIALTALKS your house is older than the USA... wow
@@user-cm9ij5cz3c to be fair, this is not necessarily such a crazy thing in Europe. I study in Italy and 17th century would be considered young in some places!
One thing I really appreciate about this channel is how grounded in reality you both remain. We mustn’t forgot the subject matters covered here can be viewed as superficial in the wholesome view of current affairs, as you say. But who is to say we cannot indulge a little?
As someone who yearns to be organised (even more so than I already am!) this was incredibly interesting to listen to.
The ‘13th commandment’ for me would be: Be Minimalist! I regularly review my wardrobe to ensure I am still wearing the items contained within. Anything I don’t wear any longer has to go.
Thank you for your time once again.
I have seen a comment about a house tour, I second this. All the best with the renovation!
Best to you both.
My wardrobe is very organized
Trousers go on the bed
Shirts go on the floor
Shoes go ontop of the shirts
Unfinished paperwork goes in the empty wardrobe
Ahaaaaa I can't deny that I've tried this system. ~Sonya
Sounds about right! Lol.
I use 1" foam pipe insulation wrapped over flat metal strapping bent and secured to the inside of my closet doors to hang my designer ties. All are on view and the 1" thickness helps keep the rounded shape to the back of the tie. Also brushed metal peel and stick hooks are great for hanging up necklaces so they are easily accessible and remain untangled.
Thank you very much Bill for sharing your method. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
good tip...think ill use it too
When I was ten, my room would get very cold in the morning, so I got into the habit of ironing my clothes. It was nice way to warm myself up and I found it to be very relaxing to start the day with a pristine outfit :)
Beautiful story. Hugo
As always, a delight to listen to you. Thank you Sonya and Hugo.
You two have helped me transform my entire appearance and aesthetic which has, in turn, changed my life.
Receiving comments like yours make what we do meaningful. Thanks so much for writing here.
Cheers, ~Sonya and Hugo
In addition to shoe trees, I like to store my shoes in clear boxes (container store has great ones). As a shoe addict, it’s so nice to see them all displayed in my closet and easy to find the pair I desire for the day.
Okay, this is going to be interesting. I'm posting before even watching the video. I'm in the process of trying to figure out an organization or design for my closets and wardrobe. I'm REALLY glad you're covering this. I'll restart the video now, thank you!
Hi WAW, Here's to a beautifully organized wardrobe ! Hugo & Sonya
Thank you so much for this video. My closet can be chaotic and I've attempted to build my own method with little success. Definitely a big hidden gem!
Love watching how sweet these two are to each other.
You're very kind Demetri. All our best wishes, Hugo & Sonya
Have gained a lot from Sartorial Talks videos, and have applied it to my life. Very grateful to Hugo and Sonya for sharing their knowledge and experience in various subjects. Although a few years ago, I would not even imagine seeing a video on sneakers from Hugo! Thanks again. Akhtar
What a fantastic couple, somehow calming and uplifting viewing. Much love from Afrique du Sud Sonia and Hugo!
Wonderful to know this, thank you. Hugo & Sonya
At first glance this channel promised to be the most pompous, full of it people that are ready to pontificate but then you open your mouths and the sincerity, unpretentiousness and charm pours out......chapeau....great channel and a must watch.....thank you
Many thanks for your kind words Stephen. Much appreciated, Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Hugo and Sania are national treasures. I discovered this channel only a few days ago and I’ve been addicted watching the video catalogue. Hugo, I’ve always been into men’s style, but you and your wife have convinced me to step my game up and get my first 2 made-to-measure suits. It’s nice to see there is a community like this on RUclips.
Thank you so much Nick for your kind words. And congratulations for your MTM suits. Hugo & Sonya
I love this video! It's sort of funny but also a nice guide. I am an organization MASTER. Well, I just got fed up with spending money on items to replace because I kept losing them or wasting time looking for them. Then after a while, organization just became a way of life. I also read a book on organization that was based on feng shui (I didn't even have to look that up) in which it talks about energy flow from being organized. For me, it makes a REAL difference. Everything feels calmer. No chaotic energy. But you also know..... Organization can be seen as a form of control over your environment. There is a point where things go to far...
I think shoe organization is the one I have some fun with. As a fairly typical New Yorker, space is at a premium and you have to come up with ideas to be efficient with it. I keep all my shoes in their boxes. If they are shoes that will benefit from shoe trees, they have them. While I have a shoe rack, I have too many shoes to fit them all on a single shelf. So the top shelf get stacked. And I have to organize the 'Shoe Box Statue' so when I remove a box, the structure doesn't collapse. Or I just slide another box in it's place to keep the structure intact. It may sound kind of funny... But that's me. My little mind game in the morning. I don't have so many shoes that I have to try to remember which are which. Just one brand where I have two pairs and the boxes look exactly the same. Or, print a little picture and tape it to the front. I know people who do that.
Sorry for the long post. For me, being organized has helped me so much over the years to help keep my sanity with my typical, super-busy schedule. At the very least, it will help you in the algorithm 😊
those chairs are fabulous
Thank you (Rocaille from the 1800s)! Appreciate the comment. ~Sonya & Hugo
I just love your vlogs! I taught my husband to iron and he now irons better than I do! It is indeed meditative.
I became green with envy when Hugo was talking about ironing and about shoe polishing. Also, you didn't mention using lavender to keep away moths (if it works) and you did not mention closet size which is a problem in cities nowadays. Thanks for a great video.
Dear Douglas, lavender probably works, but we haven't had experience using it. As for the size of the closet, that's another subject altogether. All our best, Hugo & Sonya
Ah ! my day cannot get any better. Sartorial Talks about my favorite topic, Organization 🙌 🙌 🙌.
This is good news, friend. Thank you, Hugo
Recently I bought two tie racks. Once I placed my ties on the pegs, what wonderful feeling came over me. There they were, all visible at a glance and quite secure. So satisfying.
We can relate to this Douglas! Yours, Hugo & Sonya
Once again a very interesting talk, thanks Hugo and Sonia for all of your work done.
You are very welcome, Hugo & Sonya
Agreed on buttoning shirt on a hangar. I only button the top one and use all the same hangar--Brooks Brother's black plastic men's shirt hangars--I bought dozens of their made-to-measure non-iron shirts over the last 10 years, and every one of them I asked for the hanger and they gave me one. Everything in a straight line is very satisfying! My tie organization is still a work in progress though...
Great podcast! And I have to say it, this suit jacket is fabulous! It kind of matches the colour of lips. And with that bold stripe shirt - what a combo!!! Sonya is looking her best too, so elegant.
Many thanks from us both ! Hugo & Sonya
Always a good watch.
That dress sock draw accessory organizer at 16:34 needs to be found so we all can buy it.
Yes, let's find this one. Hugo
Wow, Hugo, with this combination of glasses, wide lapel jacket and shirt you really achieve to revive the very best of generous, positive 1970s spirit without giving a feel of false nostalgia. Impressive, inspiring and not easy to do. Thanks for the very interesting talk as well!
Thank you for the analysis, which I read with appreciation. Hugo
Love this inspirational talk!
I wish Sonya explains how to organize her wardrobe ~~😊
Thank you from Tokyo🥰💝
Wow today i learned a lot about small detailed related to organizing our belongings, thank you sonya and hugo🥰
Such needed wisdom...!! I have to be honest, I find ironing and shoe polishing to be very therapeutic, especially when I'm feeling a little stressed...!! You both look absolutely fantastic, such complimentary colours, both to yourselves and to each other...!!
I really enjoyed that video presentation 😊
Glasses in the freezer - because Sonia wears seriously cool shades! ;-)
My Dad once searched for his specs for over an hour, eventually he asked me if I had seen them, "Yes Dad, they're on top of your forehead!"
Tell your dad he is not alone, ha ! ~Sonya
Thank you both so much!
always a pleasure, thank you soo much for the tips
I actually have two drawers dedicated to socks. My fall/winter socks in one drawer and my spring/summer socks. I’m kind of OCD so I have four drawers for belts separated by color, and four for ties separated by season, three shelves for pocket squares and closets for suits and sports coats by season. Won’t get into the shoes, colognes, or braceletand shirts. So I agree with everything you are saying. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Hi Patrick, Thanks for lending your experience here, from which others may benefit. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
This toned down style légère with Hugo's tieless shirt works well and is quite a nice surprise.
Thank you sir ! Hugo
S hooks from the kitchen store work for hanging denims. And ladies’ bra dividers for drawers also work well for men’s underpants. I find ironing once a weekend therapeutic (pity you didn’t mention buying a shirt sleeve, steamer and shoulder pad which are cheap to get and easily obtainable on Amazon). And finally, storing woollens and casual shirts folded and kept upright in boxes on shelves in the Marie Condo style is fantastic for maximising space and making selection easy.
I learn so many things from you ❤
Excellent tips ,,,,Thank you both of your dedicated effort, and both of you look amazing ,,,and i loved the your scarf my dear Sonya,,,,Love to you from Cairo.
Thanks dear Nader. We hope everything is going well in Egypt. Hugo & Sonya
I love ironing too. Put on an interesting tv or RUclips channel and work through my stuff. It’s also satisfying in a way as it is different from my daily job that uses mostly the brain and less hand.
Yes Liz, I can relate to that. Cheers, Hugo
One thing I’ve found helpful when using the dry cleaners is selecting to have my clothes pressed only. Thanks for the tips!
Excellent advice Jason! Thank you! Hugo
I have a shoe related questions?
1) Can I wear brown shoes in the evening?
2) What are the rules for shoe color in relationship with suit color?
I know these questions are probably very common, but I simply cant find a good answer... It would seem that if one if very conservative you get one answer and if more comtemporary there is another.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter!
Cheers!
Brilliant advice, very helpful. Thank you. M.
Many thanks my friend, Hugo
Hello Sonya and Hugo. Greetings from Toronto. I thought you would be interested to know that my 91 year old neighbour's father was the Benson in London's Benson, Perry and Whitley on Cork Street who had some celebrity clients including Ian Fleming.
Fascinating, thanks for sharing here ! ~Sonya
You two are inspiring and I am thrilled to have found your channel.
Yes she is real wise.
Very kind Michael, haha. A big cheers to you! ~Sonya
Dear Sonya and Hugo, just a little hint for the cedarwood… grind it a littlebit once in a while; the odor comes back and it works even better against our friends, the moth…
Thanks Tobias, great tip! Cheers, Hugo
I absolutely adore the two of you. You are both delightful and have taught us so much.
I do really wish to see what you do wear when you are relaxed, at home, or in the countryside, beach and other occasions where you are necessitated to wear more casual clothes.
Thanks Lisbet. We tend to stay focused on the niche of tailoring but why not? Cheers! Hugo
I am organizing my wardrobe right now, so this is perfect :)
Great news, thanks for commenting ! Hugo & Sonya
Thanks
You are very welcome Bruce. Hugo & Sonya
Good evening Hugo and Sonya, another great video from you two and thank you so much, however I must say fortunately for me I inherited the organisation for my wardrobe from a child and carried it through into adult life, and I must say you are both one hundred percent Wright with all of your advice, thank you sartorial talks, kind regards Ryan.
You are likely more qualified to do this video, Ryan. Please enlighten us on any key points we may have missed.
Cheers, ~Sonya & Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS you are both to kind my friend, and you both truly done a excellent job sir .
Points for me to work on, get shoes off the floor, a set of wooden shoe trees for each, I probably only have a third. Take my suits out of the suit bags and brush them. That tie hanger is a must for me to buy. Buy some more wooden hangers. Oh lose the weight I gained from a year indoors from COVID Restrictions so I can fit in to my best clothes again!!! Keep up the great work.
7:15 Simplistic? I have serious troubble with finishing things once I start them! It is a huge and very real struggle for unorganized people.
I always was a very unatended man in style terms. Always jeand, sneakers, old boots, the first T-shirt I could find that relatively fitted me... recently I found out that having clothes that fit me and make look and feel a million bucks is something that puts me into a state of mind that allows me to get things done.
Now I find myself seeking between my nice clothing and my old clothes (i have a lot of old clothes and still very little nice clothing, so I can't really get rid of the old clothes yet).
I think I might be forced now to organize my closet and be able to get dressed up faster, without changing my clothes 3 times untill I am happy with it and without the less used clothes that I always give a pass.
Found some sanity with this video. Thanks!
I'm sure your comment has inspired some readers here whom happen to feel the same as you. Thanks for taking the time to be real and talk about your personal challenges. Cheers ! ~Sonya
Yes on drawer for socks!
Amazing!
Hey thanks Alejandro ! Hugo and Sonya
You should check out the Saldebus denim hanger!
This is where a 3D printer is useful, organizers and adaptors for hangers you can make your own as you need them.
Fascinating--we would be interested to see if you have a link or are on Instagram and are able drop us a photo : @parisian_gentleman or @sonyaglyn. Thanks ! ~Sonya & Hugo
"There are channels of people who are literally obsessional people and masters of organization... this is not our subject today." Marie Kondo has left the chat.
I don't know Marie Kondo. Is she an organisation wizard? Cheers, Hugo
It would be very interesting to see how a tailor cleans a suit. In my location as in much of the world there is simply no laundry sufficiently skilled to trust with a suit. I use either a hot damp cloth or boar's hair brush for all but the most serious cleaning. Cheers
Tip for avoiding orphan socks: buy the same pair by the dozen. Downside: you have to save them up to wash them all at once to avoid colour differences.
I love your video and wish I could incorporate some of your ideas but I live in a condo with limited closet space
Thanks Walter. We know space is a problem, but there are a few ideas in this episode that can be useful even with limited space. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugo & Sonya
I love watching your channel and following your tips. Some help here, who would you recommend for my Girlfriend to watch on how a proper lady should dress, Maybe your wife should throw in more tips on how to do so.
Greetings from Chicago!
Many thanks Ryan! Greetings from Bourgogne France! Hugo & Sonya
Ask Joan Crawford about wire clothes hangers.
What are your thoughts on keeping suits in a suit bag while in the closet? I put trees in my shoes and then into a cloth shoe bag to keep the dust off. Thanks for the great content!
Sunday is the day of ironing, and twice a month shoe polishing.
I have little space for my clothes, small house means I have to keep myself tidy. If I don't it becomes a nightmare, with clothes everywhere.
Excellent point about how available space and level of organization correlate. Hugo and Sonya
i still remember when my wife was my young girlfriend .
i was serving in the military and we planned a 4 day trip to the pyrenees ..
you should have seen her face when i pulled up with an ironing board and iron in the back seat of my car …..
hard learned habits die hard
My father wouldn't let my mother anywhere near his dress shirts, he had his own method which he taught me (yoke first, then collar....)
Also, with trousers, my father had a mantra handing them from the hem "seam to seam and pleat to pleat"
I like the 'seam to seam and pleat to pleat' suggestion, in order to stay on track. I'm sure your mother didn't complain, ha!
Thanks ! Hugo
Also love ironing haha :)
Welcome in the club Shamus! Hugo
What are your thoughts on Valet stands?
I have a question... Living in Queensland Australia where the climate is hot and humid pretty much three months of the year. Is it wise to keep your beautiful suits in garment bags? Particularly during the summer months which is when it appears moths are most active? Thank you...
I tend to hang any shirt with a collar.
MD I fold jeans.
I wish France's Jean-Yves Le Drian of the Quai d'Orsay stumbled upon one of these videos where Hugo graces Bonnet spectacles. Mr Le Drian is certainly a man of taste as well but nonetheless, since he seems to like his catchy eyewear collection, i am sure he would love to try something from Hugo's taste too since Hugo's is as important as his' is subjectively important. By the way, i love Mr Le Drian's suits and ties and i can imagine him in a Bonnet masterpiece ; what elegance it would finally be.
Dear Antoine, Mr Le Drian (our Secretary of State in France) was not very well known by the broad public (even in France) until last week and the infamous submarines crisis. I agree about his spectacles. All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS thank you sir. All my best.
Thanks for all those tips Hugo and Sonya. How do you recommend cleaning a suit/jacket that is dirty? I'm thinking about those late night weddings where you will inevitably end up with some stains here and there. Thanks!
Surprisingly mind changing conversation, but need help with brands with no-iron shirts, in North America, the majority are always in a rush getting ready in the morning, in general is it lazy to find time to iron shirts weekly or time saving to opt out for those no-iron alternative
Dear friend, to be honest we are not big fans of no-iron shirts as they are "finished" with formaldehyde (which is a heavy chemical). We prefer normal shirts that require ironing.All our best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS thank you Hugo, it's amazing to get a direct reply from you, I like your show, but I think my generation is having a hard time understanding the purpose of ties, when you have buttons now to hold your shirt... I understand the polishing boots because it's meditative
Just today I buy wardrobe dedicated special for my shirts;)
Excellent Maciej ! Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS Cheers;)
I'm watching this while my Sunday shoe shine :) Thank you for this great episode. What do you think about cedar hangers for your suits (it should repel the moths)?
100 percent prefer cedar hangers. Thanks for the mention. Hugo
I found the sock organizer on Amazon
Excellent news, I'll have a look. Sonya
Bonsoir à vous deux.
Sans m'en rendre compte j'applique 9 des 12 commandements.
Je vais travailler sur le saville row folding style mais le plus difficile est le manque de place car j'en achète toujours plus et je n'aime pas me séparer des anciens vêtements même lorsque je ne les porte plus..
Cher Emmanuel, merci pour votre commentaire. Avec Sonya nous avons appris, petit à petit, à nous séparer des vêtements que nous ne portions plus (et à faire en sorte qu'ils soient utiles à quelqu'un). Bien amicalement, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS bonsoir.
C'est ce que je commence à faire.
J'ai des amis qui sont heureux et mon fils de 17 ans commence à prendre le virus tout doucement et à récupéré des pantalons un blazer marin et des chemises.
Merci pour votre temps,vos conseils et votre gentillesse très perceptible même à travers ce media.
A bientôt
Love the advice! Will there be more content on your Patreon in the coming weeks /months?
Yes Mario, we are preparing a podcast (bimonthly) for our Patrons. The first episode will be online very soon on Patreon ! Cheers, Hugo
I’m single so all my 4 wardrobe closest space are mine. One closets just have dress pants and suits hanged. Other closest have just dress & casual shirts, ties hanged up, belts hanged up. Got one those cedar hangers to hang lots of ties on as well all my many belts. Other closest have all newer stuff. Last closest have just regular cloth hanged up on one half of it. Rest is for dress cloth I’ve worn at least once. So all my other closets are all clean stuff. I invested in few hundred cedar hangars to hang everything for trousers, shirts and suits. It did take lots of effort to organize closets but was worth the effort. Donated all the cloth stuff I no longer wear or too small to Good Will store.
Wow, thank you very much for sharing your experience. Best, Hugo & Sonya
Hugo is this your Enzo suit?
Where can I find that shirt or some like it?
If you always loose your glasses that means you don’t need glasses :) I cannot imagine myself not remembering where I put my glasses. I would be blind
My wife Is just like Sonya 😂, she put the car and the house's keys in the freezer.
😂😂, it's to keep them fresh Sergio! Cheers, Hugo
Great timing for me because I have a lot of clothes in my closet
-JAG214
Conquer the shirts first and the rest should follow. Cheers ! Sonya & Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thanks for the reply and the info
Hello thanks for the video ! I'd like you to tell me if you know good european houses/websites for women who want to refine their style "the sartorial way" with good quality products for tops, shirts, dresses and suits. There's so much offer that it's very hard to filter the good ones from the bad ones, and most good websites I know are dedicated to men and have a very small women's clothes offer. Thanks in advance !
Dear Eddy, we often receive this question and we must admit they are very few ressources on the web for ladies classic style. But we are working on it. Stay tuned, Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Are there any well known producers of high quality hangers?
There are a lot of good quality hangers producers out there. Kirby Allison has been a pioneer for suits and jackets hangers (with different shoulder sizes). All our best, Hugo
"remember I'm just French" said in a thick French accent. Hugo, no native English speaker needs you to tell them you are French. We can hear it dripping in your manner of speaking.
Organised chaos, you see.
👋🏻
My main worry is moths
Dear Dukhi, moths is a universal problem for sartorialists. And I don't even know if a real radical solution exists (we tried a lot of different ones). Cedar hangers and sprays are, so far, the best solution we know (especially if you want to avoid toxic chemical products). Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
I‘m not worried about them… they are all eaten up by the mice 🤣
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Of course you are 🤩!
Listen Mr. Jacome, you should be ashamed of yourself that you don’t like the ritual of shoe cleaning and polishing!!! You like expensive shoes but you think the creme universelle is enough!!! Usted me ha decepcionado!!!!!
😂😂, Who said I don't like this ritual except you? I like to shine my shoes, but I'm probably not as extreme as some gentlemen who spend hours during the weekend to shine their beloved shoes. All my best, (and no, I'm not ashamed 😅😅). Hugo
I just love your vlogs! I taught my husband to iron and he now irons better than I do! It is indeed meditative