Since I found the sartorial lifestyle i threw away all of my clothes. I bought around 10 jackets, one suit, five pants, seven shirts, twenty ties and ten pocket squires. I am sorted and every day I am wearing a fresh new look without to pay more than ten minutes to dress up. Buy less but buy smart. Thank You Sonya and Hugo! Btw, most of my stuff are second hand, and to be honest second hand classical wear is AMAZING!!!
@@SARTORIALTALKS Hugo, wow, your last thoughts in this podcast deserve to be scripted in a monologue for a beginning of a book or why not a movie/tv show. Btw, you both were so right about the style icons. I'm a filmmaker myself and I can 100% confirm that there is so much relation between how a character is presenting yourself(how is dressed) to the impact the character does to the audience. I was hooked for the classical wear by Guy Ritchie and then I found your book and the podcast and the other must have books. I was a freestyler if you know what I mean with hoodies and sneakers. My friends just now start to somehow cope with my radical change:). My wife though is so happy:))) Keep inspiring the younger generation, they need to find a solid and inspirational foundation for their looks too.
@@leporello7 thanks! it took me a week or two to adapt to the new style. I was dressing every day even when I was staying at home. Nowadays to put a tie is like washing teeth. A Routine pleasure. :) happy new year!
@@andreyandonov Thank you Andrey for your your kind words. Beauty is indeed such an important value which is completely overlooked in this era in which vulgarity reigns supreme. And we are so happy to read your wife is happy. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Second hand clothing is a really really good way to experiment and define your style. After discovering your videos, I bought some very cheap second hand blazers and jackets. The quality wasn't my first concern because I can't find a really good fit in ready to wear clothes, so the lockdown was the occasion to learn a bit of sewing, like taking in a jacket or shortening sleeves. I'm glad that I didn't invested in a MTM suit immediately as I first thought I would do, because with time I get a more and more precise idea of what I like and what is my interpretation of classic style. Definitely worth it to wait, learn, and try things with cheap second hand clothes before investing in the suit of your dream. Thanks Hugo and Sonya for enabling us to educate ourselves about sartorial style.
Between this channel and the Gentleman’s Gazette I have really elevated my personal style and it has been very beneficial to my self esteem as well, which has also translated to my family life. Another great conversation, cheers!!!
I don't know what I'll be wearing, but I am sure that I will be watching Sartorial Talks. All the best in the new year and here's hoping for more great videos.
Great episode Hugo and Sonia. Throughly enjoyed the topic. I didn't jump on the 'buy quality' wagon until 2015 when I first stepped foot inside an artisanal men's clothing store here in Hong Kong and got a sartorial education from the salesperson who sold me my first MTM Neapolitan suit. From that point on I've been buying less and only the best that I can afford be it bespoke or NOS or vintage. The side benefit in adopting this philosophy is the need to stay in shape so that I can keep wearing the clothing...can't afford to trash the 3 piece suit from a Savile Row tailor by putting on 10 pounds. When I was younger (before the creation of the internet) I sought out name brands if I wanted to dress to impress. Nowadays, I avoid the famous, but mass marketed labels and instead try to support the artisan directly. As an example, my Ulster coat was hand made by a 30-something Milan based Japanese master tailor who had apprenticed at F. Caraceni. The cloth is from Standeven made from Escorial wool that was sheared from sheep raised in New Zealand :-)
Thank you so much for sharing your sartorial story (which is quite similar to mine actually). And you're perfectly right: owning quality garments motivates you to stay in great shape (even if a real bespoke garment can be altered almost indefinitely, but don't rely on that!!). Happy new year my friend, Hugo
Dear Sonia and Hugo, it´s late in the evening, I have been working the whole day. What a beautiful way to end the day, with such an amazing podcast. Thank you thank you and thank you once again. Every single man who takes himself seariously should listen to this. Thank you and you are on the same level of thinking as me and the other way around. Stay safe you two.
Love the video ! This speaks so much to me. I am recent in my sartorial journey - around 18 months - and used to buy 3 or 4 cheap suits a year. My target now is to buy 1 suit a year but with the same budget as the 3 or 4 before. I have also learnt so much about the fabrics and how to maintain good clothing and good shoes. As you said, being educated on fashion is key. Keep up the good work as both of you give me a lot of inspiration in my young journey.
Just bought my first suit. Advice from Sartorial Talks helped guide my choice. I think it's a timeless suit (full canvas grey neapolitan 4'' lapels) but we'll see. I work in the trades so don't have many occasions to dress up but I'm looking forward to finding an excuse. I really like your appreciation for timeless quality.
Thank you David. For the Malt review why not, but we'll have to invite a real specialist on our set because personally I'm too much trapped into Islay whiskies (mainly peated - Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Laphroaig - except Bruichladdich which I love also) and I think I need the help of a real specialist to broaden my taste and horizon. Yours Aye, Hugo
Dear Sonia and Hugo just recently bought Italian gentleman . Marvellous Fantastic my two adult sons also very impressed great job .Regards Silvio from Perth Australia
I was so glad to hear that you did not look down on buying vintage clothing. I have bought several high quality used sports jackets on ebay being careful to make sure they matched my measurements. After having my very good seamstress make some adjustments, I have a great jacket at a fraction of the cost. Buying vintage is something I never did before, but I am now glad I tried it.
Dear Brian, buying vintage is great, especially if you want to access high level garments at a bargain price. But you have to have a GREAT alteration tailor. Cheers and Happy New Year! Hugo & Sonya
I began learning about the sartorial lifestyle about a year ago through RUclips, particularly through channels like yours, RMRS, and Gentleman’s Gazette. I just want to say thank you for the inspiration, or should I say “envy” as you described it in one of your videos. Reacting to the topic, personally, I look forward to dressing up for work as local government restrictions on mobility in my country (Philippines) have relatively eased up over the past few months. Can’t wait to complete the new wardrobe I’ve been working on so that I could wear the new pieces to the office on days that I don’t work from home! Happy New Year to you both!
I live in Montreal and since the pandemic - the dress code has fallen off to black for everything. With running shoes. Hopefully, this spring will bring life back to many things - including the spirit to dress well.
Hugo put me onto Savvy Row. I buy most my clothes vintage or ebay - and similar platforms - and have been lucky on a few occasions. Because of Sartorial Talk and others, I have been educated to hone my eye to seek out quality. I bought a 2 piece suit from the Pal Zaleri 'Sartoriale' range (retails £1500) for £10.00! By the time I had a few alterations, around £70, I have a very nice off the peg, high quality 2 piece. Thanks for this.... Tony
Amazing as usual both. My education into classic style is new, I invested in my first bespoke suit, not at a top tailors at Savile Row, that I hope is next year, covid permitting, but at a tailor local to my original home in the UK. A herringbone, dark grey, 3 piece suit. I need the staples first personnel. Living in the falklands has meant I have a short time with my tailor, covid actually helped me and allowed me to have my three fitting in the space of 5 weeks rather than the expect 7 to 8. As other have said, normally I would buy 4 suits a year for work, changing them every year, but now I'm am trying to replace them one by one with a tailored suit. Same with my more casual clothes outside of work, this was just jeans and a graphic t-shirt. This I have now changed. Yes I have bought a large amount of cheaper classic casual clothes but that is so I can now take my time a see what I like. I never thought I would like corduroy, but I love it.
Just listened too you both, I agree with renting clothes is not for me , and I thank you 🙏 for helping me, go for better clothes , ( buy one or 2 items every couple of months, Hugo listening to you answer Sonya question, are so to the point and on track, looking forward to the next sartorial talks
Hello Hugo and Sonya. On the subject of spiders webs, they can make a bulletproof vest when layered they are that strong so your observation was correct. Warmly, Michael.
A really enjoyable Q&A. One point made that perked up my ears was right in the beginning. 'Twas about(I think) possessing fewer pieces and ensembles but of higher quality and perhaps of a less ephemeral baring. It reminded me of the "slow-food" movement of a few years ago.
Dear Henry, you're right, the slow-fashion movement (of which the sartorial movement is a prominent member) is developing in the same way (and with the same idea) as the slow-food movement. Buy less but buy better and, more important, try to understand what you buy. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
I think a record makes sense! Lovely idea and in the same spirit of ‘slowing down’ with your wardrobe. Would love to challenge Hugo to visit a second hand shop to find and re-tailor a vintage suit!!
Thank you for the video. Working from home has enabled the T-shirt and sweatpants lifestyle and, no doubt, classic retail has been impacted. That said, this may be an opportunity for smaller businesses to fill the gap because, once we emerge from covid, the physical presence will need to be re-established.~ Cheers. Post-script: I love the green tie!
Great vid and talk from you both. I personally like to look put together before Covid-19 and nothing has changed, for I still love being smart and I firmly believe those that like the sartorial lifestyle nothing will change.
I believe the full title of the book discussed at the end of the podcast is: The Way of Beauty: Five Meditations for Spiritual Transformation Francois Cheng It has been translated into English and is available from Amazon and I assume other retailers. Now I need to read it.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your opinion about beauty, Hugo. Your words about beauty is how I feel about it, I really do not know what to say.
Thanks Eoin. The book by François Cheng is a great read. Very calming and thought provoking at the same time. I have no idea if it's been translated in English though. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS It has been translated to English thankfully and I'm very interested in his contrasting views from the Western and Chinese thoughs on Beauty.
@@johnbrennan3376 Exactly. Mister Cheng has chinese roots and is a member of the prestigious "Académie Française" (the institution who is in charge of protecting the French language and also producing one one the most prestigious dictionary. We call the Académiciens the "Immortals"). Great man and fantastic writer (and thinker). All my best, Hugo
Thank you for another great video! Being fortunate enough to still have my income, I have used the Covid enforced savings plan, (with nowhere to travel and no opportunity to go out) to select new items to wear, and improve my cooking and drink mixing skills. We all need to support the people and businesses that we value and find the silver linings in the situation where we can.
@@SARTORIALTALKSYou are too kind. At any rate, credit for my perspective on these things goes in large part to you and Hugo. I hope you both appreciate that the value of PG and Sartorial talks and the community that they have created goes far beyond style. Although the style advice is second to none, the outlook and attitude that you encouraged is the real life changing gift that you give to us all. Again, many thanks!
I am only 16, But I dress in vintage Cifonelli,huntsman,canali suits. The only one in my high school, The dress really stand out from all the hoddies and jeans. all of my teachers love my style, Vintage is the best for the younger people out there！
Thanks Hugo yeah I love the dark navy wool with silver embossed buttons I work at Neiman Marcus in Massachusetts, we carry a Navy Emporia Armani pea coat .
Happy New Year. Love you channel. Just received as a gift your new released book about shoes. It‘s beautiful made, highly recommend it to everybody. Definitely will enhance my shoe collection in 2021, this book will work. Keep up the good work and stay healthy. Best wishes from Germany. Juergen
I very recently started getting MTM trousers here locally. These are very cheap at about 40 dollars a pair only but it's undeniable that a tailored fit makes all the difference. I'm only 5'3" but playing around with the trouser measures make people think I'm 6 feet when they see my photos haha hopefully, I can commission a true bespoke piece in the future. Thanks for another lovely episode!
Many thanks Raphael for taking the time to share your experience with MTM. It does make a huge difference when properly done. Happy new year, Hugo & Sonya
I just bought online a pair of Carlos Santos and a pair of J Fitzpatrick. The shoes fit perfectly, and the delivery was great both from J Fitzpatrick footwear and The Noble Shoe. Obviously the shoe store experience is fantastic, but buying shoes online is not bad. All the best from Mexico City.
Well said. A perspective from the fragrance side. Living in a country with extremely limited selection of niche and indie fragrances (if at all), I've learnt to find and acquire fragrances online. It has been surprisingly successful for one of the most personal of senses, that can't be transmitted online. It is something that might have to change in our habits and it is possible.
If you know clothing construction, then you can pickup up quality and at a very reason price. As a retiree, I hunt and enjoyed the process, especially, finding a great deal is my reward.
I understand you very well Robert! And I'm sure you have a blast when you can put your hands on great quality for almost nothing. Happy new year dear sartorial hunter! Hugo
My dad recently gave me 3 high waisted cuffed pants and a jacket with 13cm lapels. I absolutely of them. That's how I'm dressing from now on and post pandemic
@@SARTORIALTALKS How would you describe your lapels in this video? I have tried to replicate this look with my tailor but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
@@angellover02171 Yes. The best he could suggest was to construct the lapel to a standard notch and increase the size of the lapel to 11.5cm. Looks nice but the line on the lapel still angles downward to roughly 35 degrees. If you look at Hugo's jacket, it forms almost a horizontal line. That looks SO nice. Just want to replicate.
@@BaoDai-kx1iv Dear Blake, it's a "simple" oversized notched lapel. If it helps, I can send you a close photo to show to your tailor. Just send me your email by dropping me one at hugo@parisiangentleman.fr Cheers, Hugo
I have tried buying clothes and shoes online, but stopped because or poor quality or fit. Returns turned out to be very expensive and time consuming. However, I do purchase some accessories online.
Dear Kieran, it really depends on the vendors my friend. And the key point is the return policy in case you're not happy with the quality and/or the size. Some of them are really excellent and have a flawless customer service. Happy new year to you and your beloved ones. Hugo & Sonya
Hugo, I completly agree with you on Massimo Dutti being fast fashion. However, while the quality could certainly be superior (is not bad at all), the value they offer, specially on sales, is unmatched, I can't think of a brand that even comes close. Of course, if you can afford it, you are better of buying higher end clothes, but most people (and most of your viewers) can't. I own many massimo dutti sweaters and trousers, and the quality and styling is unbelievable for the price. I also own a couple higher end sweaters and I actually wear the Massimo Dutti's ones the most since the styling is superior. I know it's Inditex and it kinda hurts to buy from them, but you can very easily get brand new second hand 100% wool sweaters for less than 10€ here in Spain. Btw I wish you both the best in this new year.
Dear Noel, I have nothing against Dutti and I understand they can be a good option when on a tight budget, but I believe you should also take a look at the vintage / second hand market on which you'll be able to access incredibly durable (and fully canvassed) garments for the same kind of money. My best wishes to you and your family in 2021. Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Oh yes, if we're talking about suits and coats then there are much better options in the second hand market as you say. If I could wear a suit, I'd definitely check out higher end stuff, but I'm just a student unfortunately. Btw Hugo, do you ever wear things like sweaters, corduroys, casual jackets, etc? It'd be nice to hear you talk about more casual garments like those.
Don't think I've seen you without a tie dimple before, Hugo! Though perhaps you were simply wearing it on your left side and it was a hard angle for the camera to pick up. Regardless, much thanks to you and Sonya for another great video! 😊
Dear friend, it's probably because my tab-collar is very small and thus there was no space for a knot with a proper dimple. Eagle eye!! Happy new year, Hugo
I love the idea of a vinyl record. As a collector myself I have a few suggestions to make it the highest quality possible. Most importantly, it should be AAA (triple A), which means it is recorded, mastered and pressed completely analogue. Vinyl is an analogue medium after all and it starts to make little sense when you introduce any digital steps in the process, you are then just listening to digital files on a record and not getting the benefit of the full analogue experience which is the whole point of playing records.
For a more luxurious and vintage feel it should have a 'Tip-on" sleeve with a gloss cover, this will mark out this record as a true high end piece that would be respected and coveted by even the pickiest of collectors and connoisseurs. Hugo mentioned 180g vinyl, while of course that is more than enough, 200g is also perfectly possible and more importantly it should be virgin audiophile vinyl, this will drastically reduce the ‘surface noise’ of the record which can be audible during quiet moments of the music.
If you wanted to make the product the best it can be I would also add full liner notes that detail the reasoning behind Sartorial Talks and how the vinyl project came to be, musician credits and perhaps a poster of some kind. Whilst coloured vinyl is also an option it seems like this project is going down the classier, audiophile route and therefore I suggest keeping to black vinyl, this should also keep costs down somewhat. As it is a limited product it would be nice to have each sleeve individually numbered and it would be really lovely to have the front signed by Hugo and Sonya
I’m sure that is a lot more than you expected or wanted to get into when you thought of this project but as you can appreciate from clothes and tailoring, it really is the details that matter and make all the difference between making something very ‘bog-standard’ or something very special indeed. As someone who advocates for aiming for the highest quality in his sartorial life I’m sure you will want this ethos carried over and embodied in this record. You will then a best possible physical copy of this wonderful music that it deserves and record that truly reflects who you are. Let’s keep creating and putting out wonderful, beautiful, quality things into the world!
Dear Oli, we are very thankful for your great and detailed contribution. As you may or may not know, all the music has been scored by the über-talented Justin Melland (now famous for his enormous successes on several Netflix series and two times nominated to the Academy Awards and the Cannes Festival) and the main theme has been played by real musicians with real violins and cellos. So of course, our vinyl project will be 100% analogical. For the moment we are looking at a mastering studio in LA which uses full analogical equipment and at a 190gr vinyl, but we still have to decide many things. It's a purist project with which we don't want to make money. We just need to launch a pre-order campaign to finance the project. This will be done probably during next spring. All my best and thank you again for your great advises. Hugo
Hello!! Happy new year!! I am happy! Despite my average level in english accent. I can understand Hugo. Your accent is similar to mine. 😁😁 Thank you for this video!!
Is there anyway that I can obtain your soundtrack digitally? Thanks in advance. Edit: I don't have a turn table and I'm not planning to own one. However, I am into higher quality digital copies like raw PCM (WAV) or lossless compression (FLAC). If there is a way I will do it, again, thanks in advance.
Since my budget isn't as big as I would like to I also prefer vintage and to be honest, I love it. I get great quality for a small price that last for a long time, and the suit gets a second life, which is great for the enviroment. Sometimes you even find bespoke suits for less than 100€. Like my favorite summer suit with zegna-fabrics.
The issue with e-commerce is that, for me, it's easier to resist the allure of "unsought" items. Some of my favorite pieces are things that I just happened to try solely because of their availability in store. I'd never walk into the store for them. And, although it's the right financial decision not to buy them, that pocket square with a weird pattern you thought wouldn't work actually make it to your personal style once you try it. I don't see how you can create the same experience through online shopping. But it's nice to see that companies are investing in it!
I totally agree with you concerning handkerchiefs and even ties: I always try them on. But recently I bought some of these items online (because I did not have the choice), and I discovered I've been able to make them work also. Maybe the fact not to be able to try them on forces us to think and imagine more, and improve our "good" taste... Paradoxically it's easier for me to buy shoes or even jackets/suits online because the only issue is the size and with a good supplier (with a flawless return policy), it's fairly simple. Cheers, Hugo
this might sound kinda of dumb but I live in Phoenix Az and the look for everything is casual. I mean totally casual. Even for church. It's so hot year round its nearly impossible to wear sartorial anything...I mean so hot no clothes would be preferred. Hardy har har. Seriously, I'd like to look pulled together. Do you have suggestions for resort type look that works?
Dear Rebekah, fabric mills have recently make tremendous progresses in this field with incredibly light and "breathing" fabrics (like silk-linen blends for example or open weave tropical fabrics). All my best, Hugo
Hi Rebekah, is it a wet sticky humid heat or a dry temp? I have never been to Az (is that arizona? I am in australia - I am not au fait with American places. Id like to go there one day though) I found cotton, or, cotton man-made blends or man-made fibre clothing to feel quite yucky after a little while in a humid heat. About ten years ago I travelled to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan on different occasions and wore stuff Id wear at home. It wasn't a good idea. So, I bought some linen wide leg pants in a khaki and it was lovely and cool. If youd like a resort look, there is always the silk caftan style you can put together with a belt to cinch the waist if you wish and you can pile on as many bangles and fun jewellery as you wish maybe a pair of linen silky straight leg pants or even a narrow pant three quarter .. depends. Id love a slouchy slim line singlet in a silk blend with a nice oval neck cut with a linen straight/wide leg and a polished looking belt with cute shoes like wedges or something with a flatter heel.... I have too many clothes..lol. That is why I am watching this presentation 😁😍
@@jenniferschmitzer299 hi Jennifer it is dry dry dry. Right in the Sonoran desert. It is a very beautiful state. You should visit. The Grand Canyon is here and Sedona, a very beautiful vista
@@rebekahbrown4052 Hi Rebekah, I still think silk or bast fibre spun cloth is your best bet - thats me thinking, "what would I wear in a climate like this" coupled with, "i hate thinking about $$$ cos thats boring.... but I'm witwe or mumm vineyard acreage blocks or alsatian cav taste with water budget." These fibres can be so exxy sometimes. Sometimes can be hard to find out of "season". Especially for ready made things. In your own particular size and colour. I also live in an area with low humidity. I'd like to see your canyon. I got one half hour down the road thats been said its bigger than the Grand Canyon (no idea, i can't compare) , but its a lot greener. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capertee_Valley. I've been on the lookout there.. but gosh, I'd like to visit your one too. It looks so pretty and dangerous at the same time. And yes, I've seen these birdies heaps of time listed on the wikipage. ❤️❤️❤️
Hugo is right it's not really a French thing to rent clothes ... like the concept of a doggie bag - we don't bring back food from the restaurant ... It's not snobbism just a way of life ....
You're probably right Marc, even if I believe that bringing food home for humans (not for dogs as in doggie bag) is quite a nice gesture. Amicalement, Hugo
The answer is that we smarten ourselves up as a society and wear suits all the time. :-) In my view this will be the post COVID world. We’ll have a few summer suits. A few winter suits an Overcoat, a raincoat. That will be it! It will be made in superior materials and manufacture. It will end the era of it being very cool to dress down and appear as scruffy as possible in pre distressed clothing. In my view this is what ‘sustainable’ means.
what are your thoughts on suits that are fused? I sell suits both canvassed and fused. All my suits are canvassed. Would love to have conversations with you and Sonya one day....
So, on the note of every six months, what if we live in a changing climate. I live in the North East of the US and we go from 0' Farenheight and up to 101' Fahrenheit. Would this be an appropriate case for a capsule?
Happy new year folks ! Wish you guys all the best for 2k21. Love, joy and happiness ! I guess we'll buy better quality clothes ONLINE. Moreover, I think and hope people will buy less. The less is better. Less clothes but better quality. I might be naive but I hope the crisis has opened a door to a new trend within the fashion industry. To see the future sounds pretty exciting by the way.
@@SARTORIALTALKS By the way, I'd like to thank you guys once again for promoting such great brands lots of us didn't know. Thanks to you guys, I've been able to buy great products for a pretty good price.
Not really. The way the cat fibre works tends to felt/ball up. You could make a good felt trivet with it lol. Seriously, the hair is different to clothmaking fibre animal hairs. Youd get better luck with dog hair. Some people spin dog hair and its called chiengora. Look it up☺️☺️
@@jenniferschmitzer299 Well, maybe I will make some experiments with felting the fur ;-) But a bit pity because I have an impression that my three cats produce more than a ton of "wool" yearly. I see the fur everywhere at home no matter how much I brush them. Australian merino sheep would be green with envy :-) BTW, the color of the "wool" would be stunning - ginger orange, chocolate brown and jet black :-) Anyway seems that cats are equally good as spiders for textile industry., even for Loro Piana.
I need tailored and cant get it online. They say tailored online but clearly they know its not and I know it is not. Just a standard fit really. I want a slick cut suite that fits nicely for my job and being a skinny guy 5ft 7inch man its really hard getting a decent fitting suite
may I ask " how long should a double breasted suit jacket be ?? "....For a 5 foot 6 person....is there an ideal length difference between a blazer and a suit jacket ?? appreciate your advice.
Dear Bryan, it's a little bit early for that, but stay tuned here or on our blog (parisiangentleman.com) or my Instagram account (parisian_gentleman- and we'll announce how to pre-order it. Cheers! Hugo
I like dressing well but I don't have to do it for business. So I've bent a few of the rules. For example. one "rule" is that dress shoes without laces, like loafers and chelsea boots, are considered more casual than shoes with laces, like derbies and oxfords. But I don't like tying shoelaces, so I ignore that rule and will buy quality (Goodyear welted) shoes without laces from now on. Sometimes people see me wearing a suit on Sunday and ask if I have to work weekends. I just smile and say I'm always on call. Chacun à son gout!
En effet cher ami, à chacun son goût! (and congratulations for your French). Maybe you should try one day the "lazyman" model (with fake laces). It's called the Churchill at George Cleverley. All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Merci beaucoup pour votre bonne recommendation! I just checked the website and they look beautiful, but no price is listed ("If you have to ask…").
@@wasabista1613 I did not send you this recommandation specifically for GC, but to show you the model. Many shoemakers make this model now (most of them are probably more affordable than Cleverley). Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you Hugo! That's great news. I will keep an eye out for shoes of this kind. You warned us that shoe buying can become addictive :)
Economics. Covids setting the boundaries on the way people do business to even how we transact and make tractions. Also it Is setting the boundaries on how we shop and now we mostly shop online with a lockdown in place, it changes how we work and I think getting infrastructure in place for that costs money, setting It up online costs time too....I don't think the high street will be the same ever again, the workplace will never be the same again and business that do not adapt to the change, to the "great reset" will be left behind as everything will be online forever now. We have gotten so used to shopping online subconsciously and have been programmed to do just that. A suite now is just one click away.
@@SARTORIALTALKS I enjoy you both so much. I miss real good conversation. The both of you are such fine people. Maybe some sunny day I may meet you both. Thank you for your lovely podcasts. I will write again, Sincerely with Love, Joseph
I have abnormal feet, so I wear bespoke, but I know many of my male coworkers who wish to have nice shoes but won't spend the money for them new would pay the money to get them as a refurb from the original store, even though I can't convince them to do the same with ebay.
I like how you think keep it pass it down but try not to get rid of it I’m like that with everything I don’t like things to go fast that includes my cars my motorcycle all my things I have one of my first expensive pair of shoes that I bought for 500 bucks when I was 18 years old now I’m 55 and I still have them in good condition and hopefully I’ll have them another 55 years
I think the suit rental is directed for people who don’t normally wear suits and suddenly they need to attend a wedding or something similar. People who don’t like wearing suits won’t have the knowledge needed to buy a good second hand suit, they probably don’t want to take care of their suits. For people like us, this makes no sense, but for people who usually prefer to wear ripped jeans and T shirts, for people who don’t care at all about style, it makes sense. Also, there is a Canadian RUclips channel named The Thought Emporium who used spider DNA in yeast to produce silk without needing to farm spiders. Perhaps you could speak to him. www.thethoughtemporium.com/spiderbeer
@@SARTORIALTALKS No problem, and don’t forget to check out the Spider-silk project. I am sure it will be an interesting one for you because you can imagine what can be made with this in the textile industry.
Since I found the sartorial lifestyle i threw away all of my clothes. I bought around 10 jackets, one suit, five pants, seven shirts, twenty ties and ten pocket squires. I am sorted and every day I am wearing a fresh new look without to pay more than ten minutes to dress up. Buy less but buy smart. Thank You Sonya and Hugo! Btw, most of my stuff are second hand, and to be honest second hand classical wear is AMAZING!!!
Fantastic Andrey! Congratulations and many thanks for sharing your story with us. Happy sartorial year! Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS Hugo, wow, your last thoughts in this podcast deserve to be scripted in a monologue for a beginning of a book or why not a movie/tv show. Btw, you both were so right about the style icons. I'm a filmmaker myself and I can 100% confirm that there is so much relation between how a character is presenting yourself(how is dressed) to the impact the character does to the audience. I was hooked for the classical wear by Guy Ritchie and then I found your book and the podcast and the other must have books. I was a freestyler if you know what I mean with hoodies and sneakers. My friends just now start to somehow cope with my radical change:). My wife though is so happy:))) Keep inspiring the younger generation, they need to find a solid and inspirational foundation for their looks too.
And judging from the interviews in your videos you look very natural and comfortable wearing your new style :-). Well done!
@@leporello7 thanks! it took me a week or two to adapt to the new style. I was dressing every day even when I was staying at home. Nowadays to put a tie is like washing teeth. A Routine pleasure. :) happy new year!
@@andreyandonov Thank you Andrey for your your kind words. Beauty is indeed such an important value which is completely overlooked in this era in which vulgarity reigns supreme. And we are so happy to read your wife is happy. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
Second hand clothing is a really really good way to experiment and define your style. After discovering your videos, I bought some very cheap second hand blazers and jackets. The quality wasn't my first concern because I can't find a really good fit in ready to wear clothes, so the lockdown was the occasion to learn a bit of sewing, like taking in a jacket or shortening sleeves. I'm glad that I didn't invested in a MTM suit immediately as I first thought I would do, because with time I get a more and more precise idea of what I like and what is my interpretation of classic style. Definitely worth it to wait, learn, and try things with cheap second hand clothes before investing in the suit of your dream. Thanks Hugo and Sonya for enabling us to educate ourselves about sartorial style.
Dear Thomas, your comment says it all! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your successful experience. Happy 2021, Hugo & Sonya
Between this channel and the Gentleman’s Gazette I have really elevated my personal style and it has been very beneficial to my self esteem as well, which has also translated to my family life. Another great conversation, cheers!!!
We are so happy to read this message. Congratulations and all the best to you and your family for 2021. Hugo & Sonya
Agreed. Two very good channels.
I cannot stand the dweebiness of the presenters on Gentleman's Gazette. It takes away all pleasure of the contents.
I don't know what I'll be wearing, but I am sure that I will be watching Sartorial Talks. All the best in the new year and here's hoping for more great videos.
Many thanks Krunoslav and our best wishes to you and your family for 2021. Hugo & Sonya
"Sorry I'm French some times" really got me, I overheard someone saying "Sorry I'm American" once, but never this one.
Haha, it's when I have trouble pronouncing English words! Cheers, hugo
My latest purchase was a Glenn check blazer from Caruso, such an awesome jacket, sporty and classic.
Can you discuss , 1. How to look Great in a tropical COUNTRY like the Philippines , 2. Textile to be used.
Great episode Hugo and Sonia. Throughly enjoyed the topic. I didn't jump on the 'buy quality' wagon until 2015 when I first stepped foot inside an artisanal men's clothing store here in Hong Kong and got a sartorial education from the salesperson who sold me my first MTM Neapolitan suit. From that point on I've been buying less and only the best that I can afford be it bespoke or NOS or vintage. The side benefit in adopting this philosophy is the need to stay in shape so that I can keep wearing the clothing...can't afford to trash the 3 piece suit from a Savile Row tailor by putting on 10 pounds. When I was younger (before the creation of the internet) I sought out name brands if I wanted to dress to impress. Nowadays, I avoid the famous, but mass marketed labels and instead try to support the artisan directly. As an example, my Ulster coat was hand made by a 30-something Milan based Japanese master tailor who had apprenticed at F. Caraceni. The cloth is from Standeven made from Escorial wool that was sheared from sheep raised in New Zealand :-)
Thank you so much for sharing your sartorial story (which is quite similar to mine actually). And you're perfectly right: owning quality garments motivates you to stay in great shape (even if a real bespoke garment can be altered almost indefinitely, but don't rely on that!!). Happy new year my friend, Hugo
I adore the idea of a Satorial Talks CD and Vinyl recording of all the original music from the talks!!!! So divine
Dear Sonia and Hugo, it´s late in the evening, I have been working the whole day. What a beautiful way to end the day, with such an amazing podcast. Thank you thank you and thank you once again. Every single man who takes himself seariously should listen to this. Thank you and you are on the same level of thinking as me and the other way around. Stay safe you two.
Hugo, you ‘beauty’ comments at the end is world-class and Sonya is fantastic.
Thank you my Captain! Hugo
Love the video ! This speaks so much to me. I am recent in my sartorial journey - around 18 months - and used to buy 3 or 4 cheap suits a year. My target now is to buy 1 suit a year but with the same budget as the 3 or 4 before. I have also learnt so much about the fabrics and how to maintain good clothing and good shoes. As you said, being educated on fashion is key.
Keep up the good work as both of you give me a lot of inspiration in my young journey.
Dear Andrew, this is the kind of message that gives a real meaning to our work. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Hugo & Sonya
Just bought my first suit. Advice from Sartorial Talks helped guide my choice. I think it's a timeless suit (full canvas grey neapolitan 4'' lapels) but we'll see. I work in the trades so don't have many occasions to dress up but I'm looking forward to finding an excuse. I really like your appreciation for timeless quality.
It smells Professionalism and talent... High respect to both of you...
Thank you sir for your encouraging message! Hugo & Sonya
Another wonderful Podcast. Best wishes always from Glasgow Scotland..
Maybe do a malts review?As the Champagne one was so good..
Thank you David. For the Malt review why not, but we'll have to invite a real specialist on our set because personally I'm too much trapped into Islay whiskies (mainly peated - Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Laphroaig - except Bruichladdich which I love also) and I think I need the help of a real specialist to broaden my taste and horizon. Yours Aye, Hugo
The super bottle caol ila 3 bottles are a very good investment for anyone. Especially the very funky design label .
Dear Sonia and Hugo just recently bought Italian gentleman . Marvellous Fantastic my two adult sons also very impressed great job .Regards Silvio from Perth Australia
I was so glad to hear that you did not look down on buying vintage clothing. I have bought several high quality used sports jackets on ebay being careful to make sure they matched my measurements. After having my very good seamstress make some adjustments, I have a great jacket at a fraction of the cost. Buying vintage is something I never did before, but I am now glad I tried it.
Dear Brian, buying vintage is great, especially if you want to access high level garments at a bargain price. But you have to have a GREAT alteration tailor. Cheers and Happy New Year! Hugo & Sonya
I began learning about the sartorial lifestyle about a year ago through RUclips, particularly through channels like yours, RMRS, and Gentleman’s Gazette. I just want to say thank you for the inspiration, or should I say “envy” as you described it in one of your videos.
Reacting to the topic, personally, I look forward to dressing up for work as local government restrictions on mobility in my country (Philippines) have relatively eased up over the past few months. Can’t wait to complete the new wardrobe I’ve been working on so that I could wear the new pieces to the office on days that I don’t work from home!
Happy New Year to you both!
Many thanks Alwyn for your sharing your thoughts and for your encouragements. Happy new year. Hugo & Sonya
I live in Montreal and since the pandemic - the dress code has fallen off to black for everything. With running shoes. Hopefully, this spring will bring life back to many things - including the spirit to dress well.
We hope you're right dear friend. Hugo & Sonya
Hugo put me onto Savvy Row. I buy most my clothes vintage or ebay - and similar platforms - and have been lucky on a few occasions. Because of Sartorial Talk and others, I have been educated to hone my eye to seek out quality. I bought a 2 piece suit from the Pal Zaleri 'Sartoriale' range (retails £1500) for £10.00! By the time I had a few alterations, around £70, I have a very nice off the peg, high quality 2 piece.
Thanks for this....
Tony
Nice catch Tony! Happy for you. Cheers, hugo
LOVE Hugo's interlude Music. It's AWESOME.
Amazing as usual both. My education into classic style is new, I invested in my first bespoke suit, not at a top tailors at Savile Row, that I hope is next year, covid permitting, but at a tailor local to my original home in the UK. A herringbone, dark grey, 3 piece suit. I need the staples first personnel.
Living in the falklands has meant I have a short time with my tailor, covid actually helped me and allowed me to have my three fitting in the space of 5 weeks rather than the expect 7 to 8.
As other have said, normally I would buy 4 suits a year for work, changing them every year, but now I'm am trying to replace them one by one with a tailored suit. Same with my more casual clothes outside of work, this was just jeans and a graphic t-shirt.
This I have now changed. Yes I have bought a large amount of cheaper classic casual clothes but that is so I can now take my time a see what I like. I never thought I would like corduroy, but I love it.
Many thanks Alexander for sharing your inspirational experience! Happy new year to you and your beloved ones. Hugo
Buying timeless pieces; I agree that is the key.
Just listened too you both, I agree with renting clothes is not for me , and I thank you 🙏 for helping me, go for better clothes , ( buy one or 2 items every couple of months, Hugo listening to you answer Sonya question, are so to the point and on track, looking forward to the next sartorial talks
Many thanks James and happy new year. Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS happy New Year to you both, and let’s all
Hope, what the whole world is going through , a better 2021,
Hello Hugo and Sonya. On the subject of spiders webs, they can make a bulletproof vest when layered they are that strong so your observation was correct. Warmly, Michael.
Thanks Michael. Happy next year. Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS Happy new year
A really enjoyable Q&A. One point made that perked up my ears was right in the beginning. 'Twas about(I think) possessing fewer pieces and ensembles but of higher quality and perhaps of a less ephemeral baring. It reminded me of the "slow-food" movement of a few years ago.
Dear Henry, you're right, the slow-fashion movement (of which the sartorial movement is a prominent member) is developing in the same way (and with the same idea) as the slow-food movement. Buy less but buy better and, more important, try to understand what you buy. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
I think a record makes sense! Lovely idea and in the same spirit of ‘slowing down’ with your wardrobe. Would love to challenge Hugo to visit a second hand shop to find and re-tailor a vintage suit!!
Thank you for the video.
Working from home has enabled the T-shirt and sweatpants lifestyle and, no doubt, classic retail has been impacted.
That said, this may be an opportunity for smaller businesses to fill the gap because, once we emerge from covid, the physical presence will need to be re-established.~ Cheers.
Post-script: I love the green tie!
Thank you Waltski for your interesting point of view. Cheers! Hugo & Sonya
Great vid and talk from you both. I personally like to look put together before Covid-19 and nothing has changed, for I still love being smart and I firmly believe those that like the sartorial lifestyle nothing will change.
We hope so my friend, and maybe more people will re-discover the pleasure (and the power) of dressing decently . Cheers, Hugo
I believe the full title of the book discussed at the end of the podcast is:
The Way of Beauty: Five Meditations for Spiritual Transformation
Francois Cheng
It has been translated into English and is available from Amazon and I assume other retailers. Now I need to read it.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your opinion about beauty, Hugo. Your words about beauty is how I feel about it, I really do not know what to say.
Many thanks Jennifer for your encouraging message. All our best, Hugo & Sonya
Excellent comments regarding beauty from Hugo. Good book recommendation.
Thanks Eoin. The book by François Cheng is a great read. Very calming and thought provoking at the same time. I have no idea if it's been translated in English though. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS It has been translated to English thankfully and I'm very interested in his contrasting views from the Western and Chinese thoughs on Beauty.
@@johnbrennan3376 Exactly. Mister Cheng has chinese roots and is a member of the prestigious "Académie Française" (the institution who is in charge of protecting the French language and also producing one one the most prestigious dictionary. We call the Académiciens the "Immortals"). Great man and fantastic writer (and thinker). All my best, Hugo
Thank you for another great video!
Being fortunate enough to still have my income, I have used the Covid enforced savings plan, (with nowhere to travel and no opportunity to go out) to select new items to wear, and improve my cooking and drink mixing skills.
We all need to support the people and businesses that we value and find the silver linings in the situation where we can.
Wise words and great attitude Brian. Happy New Year to you and your family. Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKSYou are too kind. At any rate, credit for my perspective on these things goes in large part to you and Hugo. I hope you both appreciate that the value of PG and Sartorial talks and the community that they have created goes far beyond style. Although the style advice is second to none, the outlook and attitude that you encouraged is the real life changing gift that you give to us all.
Again, many thanks!
I am only 16, But I dress in vintage Cifonelli,huntsman,canali suits. The only one in my high school, The dress really stand out from all the hoddies and jeans. all of my teachers love my style, Vintage is the best for the younger people out there！
I want to do a Bespoke Pea Coat sometime in the Future sharp Rolled shoulder s wide lapels, Anchor ⚓ buttons of course. Very modern stiff wool.
That's a beautiful and promising project indeed. Hugo
Thanks Hugo yeah I love the dark navy wool with silver embossed buttons I work at Neiman Marcus in Massachusetts, we carry a Navy Emporia Armani pea coat .
Happy New Year. Love you channel. Just received as a gift your new released book about shoes. It‘s beautiful made, highly recommend it to everybody. Definitely will enhance my shoe collection in 2021, this book will work. Keep up the good work and stay healthy. Best wishes from Germany. Juergen
Thank you so much Juergen for your encouraging words of appreciation. Best wishes from Bourgogne. Hugo & Sonya
Insightful and eloquent as always!
Merci Bruno ! Hugo & Sonya
I’m new to this channel and already love it. Very informative and helpful.
Welcome in our community and Happy New Year. Hugo & Sonya
Mr. Jacomat, please tell me where or how you acquired your dress shirt in this video? I don't mind custom or bespoke if need be.
I very recently started getting MTM trousers here locally. These are very cheap at about 40 dollars a pair only but it's undeniable that a tailored fit makes all the difference. I'm only 5'3" but playing around with the trouser measures make people think I'm 6 feet when they see my photos haha hopefully, I can commission a true bespoke piece in the future. Thanks for another lovely episode!
Many thanks Raphael for taking the time to share your experience with MTM. It does make a huge difference when properly done. Happy new year, Hugo & Sonya
I just bought online a pair of Carlos Santos and a pair of J Fitzpatrick. The shoes fit perfectly, and the delivery was great both from J Fitzpatrick footwear and The Noble Shoe. Obviously the shoe store experience is fantastic, but buying shoes online is not bad. All the best from Mexico City.
Yes. I’ve bought shoes from Herring in the UK and delivered to Shanghai. All great shoes that fit perfectly.
Thank you Joaquin and Michael for sharing your (good) experience on buying shoes online. All my best, Hugo
On the contrary Hugo. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. Take care and be well!
Well said.
A perspective from the fragrance side. Living in a country with extremely limited selection of niche and indie fragrances (if at all), I've learnt to find and acquire fragrances online. It has been surprisingly successful for one of the most personal of senses, that can't be transmitted online.
It is something that might have to change in our habits and it is possible.
Many thanks Andy for sharing your experience. All the best to you in 2021, Hugo & Sonya
...oh, and Sonya and Hugo...you were spot on (I'm English) :-)
Thank you Tony, Hugo & Sonya
I love you guys 😘 thank you for your expertise and guidance 🙏
With joy dear friend! Hugo & Sonya
I would truly enjoy having a sartorial vinyl
It will happen Perry, maybe this year or at worse in 2022. Best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS i hope so I love watch you and Sonya its so in sight full and entertaining
If you know clothing construction, then you can pickup up quality and at a very reason price. As a retiree, I hunt and enjoyed the process, especially, finding a great deal is my reward.
I understand you very well Robert! And I'm sure you have a blast when you can put your hands on great quality for almost nothing. Happy new year dear sartorial hunter! Hugo
My dad recently gave me 3 high waisted cuffed pants and a jacket with 13cm lapels. I absolutely of them. That's how I'm dressing from now on and post pandemic
You're a lucky man Jack! Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS How would you describe your lapels in this video? I have tried to replicate this look with my tailor but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
@@BaoDai-kx1iv did you bring a picture?
@@angellover02171 Yes. The best he could suggest was to construct the lapel to a standard notch and increase the size of the lapel to 11.5cm. Looks nice but the line on the lapel still angles downward to roughly 35 degrees. If you look at Hugo's jacket, it forms almost a horizontal line. That looks SO nice. Just want to replicate.
@@BaoDai-kx1iv Dear Blake, it's a "simple" oversized notched lapel. If it helps, I can send you a close photo to show to your tailor. Just send me your email by dropping me one at hugo@parisiangentleman.fr
Cheers, Hugo
i work selling high end mens suits and this is so helpful..... thank you
Thanks!!!It was beautyful!
You are very welcome Jan! Happy new year. Hugo & Sonya
I outgrew a suit. And it was hard to let go.
I have tried buying clothes and shoes online, but stopped because or poor quality or fit. Returns turned out to be very expensive and time consuming. However, I do purchase some accessories online.
Dear Kieran, it really depends on the vendors my friend. And the key point is the return policy in case you're not happy with the quality and/or the size. Some of them are really excellent and have a flawless customer service. Happy new year to you and your beloved ones. Hugo & Sonya
Hugo, I completly agree with you on Massimo Dutti being fast fashion. However, while the quality could certainly be superior (is not bad at all), the value they offer, specially on sales, is unmatched, I can't think of a brand that even comes close. Of course, if you can afford it, you are better of buying higher end clothes, but most people (and most of your viewers) can't. I own many massimo dutti sweaters and trousers, and the quality and styling is unbelievable for the price. I also own a couple higher end sweaters and I actually wear the Massimo Dutti's ones the most since the styling is superior. I know it's Inditex and it kinda hurts to buy from them, but you can very easily get brand new second hand 100% wool sweaters for less than 10€ here in Spain.
Btw I wish you both the best in this new year.
Dear Noel, I have nothing against Dutti and I understand they can be a good option when on a tight budget, but I believe you should also take a look at the vintage / second hand market on which you'll be able to access incredibly durable (and fully canvassed) garments for the same kind of money. My best wishes to you and your family in 2021. Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Oh yes, if we're talking about suits and coats then there are much better options in the second hand market as you say. If I could wear a suit, I'd definitely check out higher end stuff, but I'm just a student unfortunately.
Btw Hugo, do you ever wear things like sweaters, corduroys, casual jackets, etc? It'd be nice to hear you talk about more casual garments like those.
@@powerchuffer Yes Noel, I do wear sweaters. My favorites are mock neck in cashmere. I also wear corduroy suits and sports jackets. Cheers, Hugo
Happy New Year to everyone! I ordered a lightgrey double breasted jacket yesterday. Cheers!
Congratulations Davide and Happy New Year to you and your family! Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you sir and madam.
Oooo a vinyl record yes please
Thanks! We'll let you know when we'll launch this little project. Cheers, Hugo
Don't think I've seen you without a tie dimple before, Hugo! Though perhaps you were simply wearing it on your left side and it was a hard angle for the camera to pick up.
Regardless, much thanks to you and Sonya for another great video! 😊
Dear friend, it's probably because my tab-collar is very small and thus there was no space for a knot with a proper dimple. Eagle eye!! Happy new year, Hugo
I'll be wearing my dressy Navy Authentic Pea Coats & new Brown Magnanni Shoes this year in 2021 !!!
That's a great idea Chris. Happy 2021! Hugo & Sonya
Thanks Hugo same back to you & Sonya !!
Spot on, indeed!
Thank you Martin. Happy new year, Hugo & Sonya
Hugo I'd like to get your take on two brands. How do you feel about Canali Mens suits and Eton Mens dress shirts.
Dear Forrest, Canali is always a safe bet and Eton is a good brand. Cheers, Hugo
I love the idea of a vinyl record. As a collector myself I have a few suggestions to make it the highest quality possible. Most importantly, it should be AAA (triple A), which means it is recorded, mastered and pressed completely analogue. Vinyl is an analogue medium after all and it starts to make little sense when you introduce any digital steps in the process, you are then just listening to digital files on a record and not getting the benefit of the full analogue experience which is the whole point of playing records.
For a more luxurious and vintage feel it should have a 'Tip-on" sleeve with a gloss cover, this will mark out this record as a true high end piece that would be respected and coveted by even the pickiest of collectors and connoisseurs. Hugo mentioned 180g vinyl, while of course that is more than enough, 200g is also perfectly possible and more importantly it should be virgin audiophile vinyl, this will drastically reduce the ‘surface noise’ of the record which can be audible during quiet moments of the music.
If you wanted to make the product the best it can be I would also add full liner notes that detail the reasoning behind Sartorial Talks and how the vinyl project came to be, musician credits and perhaps a poster of some kind. Whilst coloured vinyl is also an option it seems like this project is going down the classier, audiophile route and therefore I suggest keeping to black vinyl, this should also keep costs down somewhat. As it is a limited product it would be nice to have each sleeve individually numbered and it would be really lovely to have the front signed by Hugo and Sonya
I’m sure that is a lot more than you expected or wanted to get into when you thought of this project but as you can appreciate from clothes and tailoring, it really is the details that matter and make all the difference between making something very ‘bog-standard’ or something very special indeed. As someone who advocates for aiming for the highest quality in his sartorial life I’m sure you will want this ethos carried over and embodied in this record. You will then a best possible physical copy of this wonderful music that it deserves and record that truly reflects who you are. Let’s keep creating and putting out wonderful, beautiful, quality things into the world!
Dear Oli, we are very thankful for your great and detailed contribution. As you may or may not know, all the music has been scored by the über-talented Justin Melland (now famous for his enormous successes on several Netflix series and two times nominated to the Academy Awards and the Cannes Festival) and the main theme has been played by real musicians with real violins and cellos. So of course, our vinyl project will be 100% analogical. For the moment we are looking at a mastering studio in LA which uses full analogical equipment and at a 190gr vinyl, but we still have to decide many things. It's a purist project with which we don't want to make money. We just need to launch a pre-order campaign to finance the project. This will be done probably during next spring. All my best and thank you again for your great advises. Hugo
34:15
So very well stated, Hugo! Bravo--
Direct to consumer brands are taking off too
Fourth one finally so far the best I’ve gotten yay 😀
Haha, you're funny Afsana! Happy new year my friend, Hugo
Hello!!
Happy new year!!
I am happy! Despite my average level in english accent. I can understand Hugo. Your accent is similar to mine. 😁😁
Thank you for this video!!
Haha, je content que vous me compreniez dans la langue de Shakespeare! Bonne année Hichem. Hugo
Is there anyway that I can obtain your soundtrack digitally? Thanks in advance.
Edit: I don't have a turn table and I'm not planning to own one. However, I am into higher quality digital copies like raw PCM (WAV) or lossless compression (FLAC). If there is a way I will do it, again, thanks in advance.
Vantage will always sync particularly when houses always refer to it
Since my budget isn't as big as I would like to I also prefer vintage and to be honest, I love it. I get great quality for a small price that last for a long time, and the suit gets a second life, which is great for the enviroment. Sometimes you even find bespoke suits for less than 100€. Like my favorite summer suit with zegna-fabrics.
The issue with e-commerce is that, for me, it's easier to resist the allure of "unsought" items. Some of my favorite pieces are things that I just happened to try solely because of their availability in store. I'd never walk into the store for them. And, although it's the right financial decision not to buy them, that pocket square with a weird pattern you thought wouldn't work actually make it to your personal style once you try it. I don't see how you can create the same experience through online shopping. But it's nice to see that companies are investing in it!
I totally agree with you concerning handkerchiefs and even ties: I always try them on. But recently I bought some of these items online (because I did not have the choice), and I discovered I've been able to make them work also. Maybe the fact not to be able to try them on forces us to think and imagine more, and improve our "good" taste... Paradoxically it's easier for me to buy shoes or even jackets/suits online because the only issue is the size and with a good supplier (with a flawless return policy), it's fairly simple. Cheers, Hugo
this might sound kinda of dumb but I live in Phoenix Az and the look for everything is casual. I mean totally casual. Even for church. It's so hot year round its nearly impossible to wear sartorial anything...I mean so hot no clothes would be preferred. Hardy har har. Seriously, I'd like to look pulled together. Do you have suggestions for resort type look that works?
Dear Rebekah, fabric mills have recently make tremendous progresses in this field with incredibly light and "breathing" fabrics (like silk-linen blends for example or open weave tropical fabrics). All my best, Hugo
Hi Rebekah, is it a wet sticky humid heat or a dry temp? I have never been to Az (is that arizona? I am in australia - I am not au fait with American places. Id like to go there one day though) I found cotton, or, cotton man-made blends or man-made fibre clothing to feel quite yucky after a little while in a humid heat. About ten years ago I travelled to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan on different occasions and wore stuff Id wear at home. It wasn't a good idea. So, I bought some linen wide leg pants in a khaki and it was lovely and cool.
If youd like a resort look, there is always the silk caftan style you can put together with a belt to cinch the waist if you wish and you can pile on as many bangles and fun jewellery as you wish maybe a pair of linen silky straight leg pants or even a narrow pant three quarter .. depends. Id love a slouchy slim line singlet in a silk blend with a nice oval neck cut with a linen straight/wide leg and a polished looking belt with cute shoes like wedges or something with a flatter heel.... I have too many clothes..lol. That is why I am watching this presentation 😁😍
@@jenniferschmitzer299 hi Jennifer it is dry dry dry. Right in the Sonoran desert. It is a very beautiful state. You should visit. The Grand Canyon is here and Sedona, a very beautiful vista
@@rebekahbrown4052 Hi Rebekah, I still think silk or bast fibre spun cloth is your best bet - thats me thinking, "what would I wear in a climate like this" coupled with, "i hate thinking about $$$ cos thats boring.... but I'm witwe or mumm vineyard acreage blocks or alsatian cav taste with water budget." These fibres can be so exxy sometimes. Sometimes can be hard to find out of "season". Especially for ready made things. In your own particular size and colour.
I also live in an area with low humidity.
I'd like to see your canyon. I got one half hour down the road thats been said its bigger than the Grand Canyon (no idea, i can't compare) , but its a lot greener. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capertee_Valley. I've been on the lookout there.. but gosh, I'd like to visit your one too. It looks so pretty and dangerous at the same time.
And yes, I've seen these birdies heaps of time listed on the wikipage. ❤️❤️❤️
I love Hugo
Hugo is right it's not really a French thing to rent clothes ... like the concept of a doggie bag - we don't bring back food from the restaurant ... It's not snobbism just a way of life ....
You're probably right Marc, even if I believe that bringing food home for humans (not for dogs as in doggie bag) is quite a nice gesture. Amicalement, Hugo
Excelente, si pudieran traducir al español latino. Saludos desde México.
I couldn't help but giggle at the part where Hugo was explaining the spider web threads to Sonya. Truly authentic and unscripted!
Yes my friend! None of our shows are scripted. This is our signature style! Cheers, Hugo
The answer is that we smarten ourselves up as a society and wear suits all the time. :-) In my view this will be the post COVID world. We’ll have a few summer suits. A few winter suits an Overcoat, a raincoat. That will be it! It will be made in superior materials and manufacture. It will end the era of it being very cool to dress down and appear as scruffy as possible in pre distressed clothing. In my view this is what ‘sustainable’ means.
Thank you Ian for you comment and your forecast. We do hope you are right actually. Happy 2021 to you and your family. Hugo & Sonya
You are so "décalés" I truly love that...
Haha merci Nicolas. We don't do it on purpose but we prefer to look "décalés" than "blasés"! Bonne année! Hugo et Sonya
Milner we are tailors in Birmingham u.k making in the u.k at a affordable prices .
Please produce the music tracks.
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/P9AwzzjB8OY/видео.html
what are your thoughts on suits that are fused? I sell suits both canvassed and fused. All my suits are canvassed. Would love to have conversations with you and Sonya one day....
So, on the note of every six months, what if we live in a changing climate. I live in the North East of the US and we go from 0' Farenheight and up to 101' Fahrenheit. Would this be an appropriate case for a capsule?
Happy new year folks ! Wish you guys all the best for 2k21. Love, joy and happiness ! I guess we'll buy better quality clothes ONLINE. Moreover, I think and hope people will buy less. The less is better. Less clothes but better quality. I might be naive but I hope the crisis has opened a door to a new trend within the fashion industry. To see the future sounds pretty exciting by the way.
Dear David, we agree with you! Let's buy less, but better, and let's dress up again! Happy new year! Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS By the way, I'd like to thank you guys once again for promoting such great brands lots of us didn't know. Thanks to you guys, I've been able to buy great products for a pretty good price.
@@davidd.7410 Our pleasure my friend. Hugo
I wonder if it is possible to make cat wool. The fur of my cats is far more delicate than cashmere or yak yarn ;-) And I brush them every day :-)
Not really. The way the cat fibre works tends to felt/ball up. You could make a good felt trivet with it lol. Seriously, the hair is different to clothmaking fibre animal hairs. Youd get better luck with dog hair. Some people spin dog hair and its called chiengora. Look it up☺️☺️
I’ve seen it done with dog’s fur, but not from a domesticated cat.
@@jenniferschmitzer299 Well, maybe I will make some experiments with felting the fur ;-) But a bit pity because I have an impression that my three cats produce more than a ton of "wool" yearly. I see the fur everywhere at home no matter how much I brush them. Australian merino sheep would be green with envy :-) BTW, the color of the "wool" would be stunning - ginger orange, chocolate brown and jet black :-) Anyway seems that cats are equally good as spiders for textile industry., even for Loro Piana.
I need tailored and cant get it online. They say tailored online but clearly they know its not and I know it is not. Just a standard fit really. I want a slick cut suite that fits nicely for my job and being a skinny guy 5ft 7inch man its really hard getting a decent fitting suite
may I ask " how long should a double breasted suit jacket be ?? "....For a 5 foot 6 person....is there an ideal length difference between a blazer and a suit jacket ?? appreciate your advice.
How do I pre-order the vinyl?
Dear Bryan, it's a little bit early for that, but stay tuned here or on our blog (parisiangentleman.com) or my Instagram account (parisian_gentleman- and we'll announce how to pre-order it. Cheers! Hugo
« Educating yourself », that’s why I never miss one of your videos
Many thanks for your kind words. Hugo & Sonya
Here in sweden they havet now solved how to make spiderthread artificially and at a low cost ..so maybe?
Also, please do release the vinal pressing of your channel's music.
Yo-Yo Ma, and Yann Tiersen need some company in my my house's background music.
Yes Brian, we are planning this project for 2021. Stay tuned! Hugo & Sonya
That red trench is dope
That thumbnail pic looks like a Sartorial street gang. ☝️🤣👍
I like dressing well but I don't have to do it for business. So I've bent a few of the rules. For example. one "rule" is that dress shoes without laces, like loafers and chelsea boots, are considered more casual than shoes with laces, like derbies and oxfords. But I don't like tying shoelaces, so I ignore that rule and will buy quality (Goodyear welted) shoes without laces from now on. Sometimes people see me wearing a suit on Sunday and ask if I have to work weekends. I just smile and say I'm always on call. Chacun à son gout!
En effet cher ami, à chacun son goût! (and congratulations for your French). Maybe you should try one day the "lazyman" model (with fake laces). It's called the Churchill at George Cleverley. All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Merci beaucoup pour votre bonne recommendation! I just checked the website and they look beautiful, but no price is listed ("If you have to ask…").
@@wasabista1613 I did not send you this recommandation specifically for GC, but to show you the model. Many shoemakers make this model now (most of them are probably more affordable than Cleverley). Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you Hugo! That's great news. I will keep an eye out for shoes of this kind. You warned us that shoe buying can become addictive :)
Economics. Covids setting the boundaries on the way people do business to even how we transact and make tractions. Also it Is setting the boundaries on how we shop and now we mostly shop online with a lockdown in place, it changes how we work and I think getting infrastructure in place for that costs money, setting It up online costs time too....I don't think the high street will be the same ever again, the workplace will never be the same again and business that do not adapt to the change, to the "great reset" will be left behind as everything will be online forever now. We have gotten so used to shopping online subconsciously and have been programmed to do just that. A suite now is just one click away.
LIKE IT
Thank you Joseph! Hugo & Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS I enjoy you both so much. I miss real good conversation. The both of you are such fine people. Maybe some sunny day I may meet you both. Thank you for your lovely podcasts. I will write again, Sincerely with Love, Joseph
@@flatbushfox Thank you for your encouraging message. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
I clicked for the thumbnail and stayed for the wisdom
Nice jacket Hugo! Brown doesn't get enough love. What is it?
Dear friend, it's a "greenish" Solaro bespoke suit by Sartorial Formosa in Napoli Italy. Happy new year. Hugo
I have abnormal feet, so I wear bespoke, but I know many of my male coworkers who wish to have nice shoes but won't spend the money for them new would pay the money to get them as a refurb from the original store, even though I can't convince them to do the same with ebay.
Refurbishing shoes is not a and idea (in case of quality shoes of course). All my best, Hugo
The spiderweb discussion. A real life Christopher Guest dialog..
Love this comment. Sonya & Hugo
I like how you think keep it pass it down but try not to get rid of it I’m like that with everything I don’t like things to go fast that includes my cars my motorcycle all my things I have one of my first expensive pair of shoes that I bought for 500 bucks when I was 18 years old now I’m 55 and I still have them in good condition and hopefully I’ll have them another 55 years
With more and more of us working in our underwear, I think it's time for a discussion on men's undergarments, and sleepwear.
Haha, fortunately we'll dress up again, we hope sooner than later. Cheers, Hugo & Sonya
it's not my tie did you have on this Sartorial Talks, my dear friend. ;)
Hahaha yes Long, this is your tie! Hugo
We will dress the same. Covid will go away.
I hope you're right my friend. Hugo
I think the suit rental is directed for people who don’t normally wear suits and suddenly they need to attend a wedding or something similar. People who don’t like wearing suits won’t have the knowledge needed to buy a good second hand suit, they probably don’t want to take care of their suits. For people like us, this makes no sense, but for people who usually prefer to wear ripped jeans and T shirts, for people who don’t care at all about style, it makes sense.
Also, there is a Canadian RUclips channel named The Thought Emporium who used spider DNA in yeast to produce silk without needing to farm spiders. Perhaps you could speak to him.
www.thethoughtemporium.com/spiderbeer
Many thanks Tokiomi for your contribution to the discussion. I agree with you concerning the rental "trend". All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS No problem, and don’t forget to check out the Spider-silk project. I am sure it will be an interesting one for you because you can imagine what can be made with this in the textile industry.