Teams and internal meetings today, so going all in summer beige… Bespoke silk wool unlined DB sports coat with antique crested buttons Bespoke cotton chinos Bespoke gingham blue cotton oxford shirt with French cuffs MTM Passaggio Cravatte tie made from vintage silk cloth Ede & Ravenscroft wool silk pocket square Benson& Clegg gilt cats eye cufflinks Nobile Italy green striped cotton socks Bally tan penny loafers WOTD DateJust 41 SOTD Jinkoh Store’s Gentlemen Noir Gentlemen Noir Limited Edition occupies a fascinating sub-category within luxury perfumery. While classic niche barbershop scents lean heavily on traditional British or French structures, Marius Pana utilizes a raw, natural, and high-concentration artisanal approach. Instead of smelling synthetic or strictly powdery, it leans heavily on the crisp, vibrant, and high-fidelity depth of its naturals. This distinctive execution sets it apart from other iconic luxury barbershop fragrances.

A day of meeting with some big clients- Bespoke Cad & the Dandy half lined chocolate sports coat Bespoke wool cotton chinos, turn up cuffs in camel Bespoke off white cotton oxford shirt with French cuffs Benson & Clegg navy gold rep striped tie H Huntsman & Sons navy brown wool silk pocket square Benson & Clegg gilt navy cufflinks Nobile Italy cotton navy socks Scarosso chocolate brown penny loafers WOTD DateJust 41 SOTD Jinkoh Store’s Vintage Affair It reminds me of Clive Christian No. 1 Masculine. Vintage Affair by Jinkoh Store is Marius Pana’s grand homage to the golden, aristocratic era of perfumery spanning from the 1910s to the 1950s. It is a stunningly rich, complex unisex Oriental Floral extrait that completely redefines traditional notions of vintage elegance. Is it office appropriate? This is Dubai! 😉😎

Today is that day of the week where I am in the office. It is a terrific day to have come in also. The new Senior Capture Manager started 2 weeks ago and it is someone that I ran into at a meetup for Proposal Professionals a couple of years ago. Chris is a great public speaker and another well dressed gentleman, so I now have someone to talk clothing with at work. Green and brown form a grounded, professional pairing because both are muted, nature inspired tones that convey steadiness and reliability. The cool depth of green adds a subtle pop without being flashy, while brown’s warm neutrality anchors the look and complements my leather briefcase. Together this all creates a balanced contrast and visual harmony that reads polished yet approachable in a corporate setting. Choosing deeper, desaturated shades and fine textures keeps the combination formal and refined. I have thrown in a @Stephen Horner-esque seated photo, just to give it a try. Todays outfit consists of; Oxford Woolrich Mason Overcoat in Dark Olive M.J. Bale Bowning Suit is cut 100% Merino wool and woven in Italy into a Super 110s twill with a subtle two-tone micro pupstooth weave and lightly brushed flannel finish. My new OTAA Hartwell Cognac Stipe Poplin Shirt My new OTAA Emerald Isle Brown Striped Necktie OTAA Bond Tie Clip in Gold OTAA King Of Cool Brown Wool Pocket Square OTAA Spiculus Tiger’s Eye Gladiator Helm Bracelet OTAA Banana Slip Socks in Mint Ecco Double Monkstraps (may be the final wear before the new shoes come tomorrow) Republic of Florence Pretoria Terra - 15” Leather Laptop Breifcase SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Timex Q 1972 Machine Reissue Gold Bracelet Brown Dial Watch TW2Y45200 - AKA The Mayor

I don’t drink, but I certainly enjoyed the macarons. As you can see, my parents enjoyed the wine.

Have a Lunch and Learn scheduled with a distributor here in Albuquerque today. Outdoor event. I also have several meetings before that today. - khaki short sleeved button down with company logo - Brown leather belt - Slim straight fit blue jeans - Brown lace up boots