Sprezzatura. 🇮🇹🇬🇧 My interpretation of Italian ease with English elegance, Ralph Lauren trousers, Salvatore Ferragamo blue suede loafers, a Brooks Brothers linen shirt and cotton cable knit sweater. Classic pieces, slightly undone. Elegance without looking too considered or at least, that’s the idea. 😉

So gents, Ive been having a “discussion” with my wife about Chelsea boots. I have these two pairs currently; the polished dark tan ones are my dressier boots for evenings, dinners and some more formal occasions, often paired with navy or beige chinos and appropriately coloured button down. The darker brown pair in the muted matte finish are my more casual daytime boots for things like casual lunches, or even maybe a weekend shopping trip etc, and I’ll often wear them with indigo jeans or my more rugged olive chinos (my fave combo), a long sleeve Henley, or t-shirt and overshirt, and I absolutely love wearing them. Here’s the thing though; my wife reckons that because they’re boots, both pairs are automatically formal wear, and should only be worn for formal occasions, and consequently I almost feel shamed out of wearing the darker ones for any kind of casual situation. I’d love to hear your thoughts to help clarify the situation in my own mind if nothing else. I have also got a pair of sand coloured desert boots on order for spring/summer casual wear, and I’ll be getting a pair of Thursday boots Captains soon too, for a more rugged look (can you tell I’m starting to really get into boots 😉). Oh, and for context, as I’m in Australia, I’m currently living through the cold Victorian winter.

I have been planning on decorating a room in our basement since we moved in to our house, 7 years ago. I am also starting a Youtube channel, which will mainly be recorded in the lounge. I finally took a couple of substantial steps toward that end, thought I'd show you gentlemen the result. It is a combined remote work office and lounge, with mostly Chippendale and Chesterfield furniture. It feels great! I am finally very close to starting to produce content and share my ideas on security, readiness and how to be prepared not just for emergencies, but to seize any opportunity. The theme of the lounge is "a Gentleman's lounge in 2059". Classically inspired but with futuristic touches. What is left: - Ceiling light above the glass table - brass, amber, art deco, almost architectural - Linen curtains between wall and velvet curtains for that hotel feeling - LED lighting in two cabinets - Full-body mirror with gold frame - Small side table between the wingbacks, brass, architectural - Two large potted Aracea Palms trees - Wooden blinds - Place some decoration inside the glass and metal coffee table. - A Samsung The Frame on the wall behind the sofa that will show art, or movies when so inclined. Please tell me what you think and if you have any suggestions on how to improve it.

G'Day Gents, I just wanted to know what are everyone's favourite colours to wear. I'll start: 1. Black 2. Navy Blue 3. White 4. Light Blue 5. Indigo 6. Red 7. Green 8. Yellow/Gold

Hi everyone, I've just picked up the jacket shown here. I intend on wearing it in warm weather with a linen shirt (white, navy, mid-blue or light blue), linen trousers (stone or navy) and brown suede loafers. I'd like to put a pocket square in the jacket pocket, but I'm not sure which one. I've attached a photo of the ones that I have. Do you think any of those would work well, or should I get a new one in a different colour? If so, which colour? Can anyone recommend any type of fold for it too? Thanks in advance for your help. Have a great weekend! Dave