* How to wear “Prep” or “Trad” without looking like an extra from “Great Gatsby” or a Ralph Lauren campaign .. Thanks to the new follower for re-bRogging this from my archives. (Dec 2010. Sydney, Australia)

Bed time..

Details: SC - “cool effect” blazer by E. Zegna Couture, Shirt - bespoke, Tie - Gallo, Tie pin - Bottega Veneta, Belt - E. Zegna, PS - Kiton, Pantaloons - RL, Cigar - Partagas SD4!

* Yes you can wear a hat, just don’t be self conscious or ironic.. Another great find from my archives (2009 Sydney, Australia). Liking how new followers are taking the time to go through the archives.

Easy like Sunday

Details: Cologne - Tom Ford, Hat - Akubra, Sunglasses - vintage RayBan, Shirt - bespoke, Watch - vintage Rolex Ref 1680, Pants - Uniqlo, Shoes - RLPL

Just for posterity AsItIsCool to source the original - this is my picture & some how the original link/tag was removed.

Oh well, I don’t blame the poster.

GW

Of to sell gelati..

Details: SC & PS - Herringbone, Felt flower - Strassburgo (Tokyo)  Shirt - Bespoke, Pantaloons - navy linen PRL, Shoes - “Bodie” Anthony Cleverly for Leather Soul Hawaii

Shirts IRONED & ready for the week.

All bespoke..

Forgot that I had my navy DB.. Sheesh it was 28c & only 0800 when this was taken.

Details: Jacket (part of suit) - Bespoke 8.5 oz Fresco (same as grey suit I had on last week), Shirt - Bespoke, Pantaloons (part of suit) - Bespoke 8.5 oz Fresco, PS - vintage Japanese silk, Shoes - black “Belgrave” Crockett & Jones.

*disregard the sleeves issues as it was just too HAWT to do another retake. Also running late.

Stuff I carry..

*recently picked up the new Jack Spade iPad cover - I RIKE!

I started FRESH.

12 hours in a suit in summer is easy compared to 6 hours with my Niece & Nephew.. We laughed so much during Yogi Bear 3D..

Many have asked about the size & profile of the GORUCK GR Echo as a day back-pack. For me the size is good & I like the low profile as we have all experienced the person with no appreciation of personal space trying to squeeze into a a full train or bus.

Details: Sunglasses - Persol (then Moscot as I had them in the car), Shirt - bespoke, Pantaloons - comfy loose PRL, Shoes - Just Jack!, Back-pack - GORUCK GR Echo

Today is Friday.. Linen & Knit

Details: SC - “cool effect” blazer by E. Zegna Couture, Shirt - bespoke, Tie - Gallo, Tie pin - Bottega Veneta, Ring - SS Bottega Veneta, PS - Kiton, Pantaloons - RL, Shoes - “Dover” by Edward Green for Leather Soul Hawaii

Drinking time..

Details: SC - Shirt - bespoke, Tie - Gallo, Ring - SS Bottega Veneta, Watch - vintage 1969 SS Rolex Submariner Ref#1680 on NATO strap

Bed time..

Details: SC - “cool effect” blazer by E. Zegna Couture, Shirt - bespoke, Tie - Gallo, Tie pin - Bottega Veneta, Belt - E. Zegna, PS - Kiton, Pantaloons - RL, Cigar - Partagas SD4!

Breakfast is getting crowded at my local..

Spots & crosses

Details: Suit & tie - Herringbone, Shirt - Bespoke, PS - Etro

(Yesterday) Never to warm for cashmere..

Details: SC - Herringbone (wool/cashmere), Shirt - Bespoke, Tie - Drakes (cashmere)), PS - Kiton (linen)

My tie today & to answer the messages.

100% cashmere from Drakes