Today’s look is all about mixing earthy tones and textures. I paired an olive-green knit polo with a textured beige blazer, brown trousers, and chocolate suede Chelsea boots for a relaxed but polished look. The blue lapel flower and patterned pocket square add a little personality, while my Alpina chronograph finishes things off nicely—proof that sometimes it’s the small details that pull everything together.

Another attempt with a Spring Race look, I went with two different hats and one no hat. I thinks the darker fedora gives a kind of Horse Trainer look, where as the killdeer Panamax style gives a more race day feel. The shot with my hands gripping my jacket does emphasize the suit a little more. This Wade all built around the Tie and Shirt for today. Which look is you favourite or preferred? Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Bale Collins suit in Brown super 110’s Hopsack Cloth OTAA Sherwood Sage Twill Shirt OTAA Emerald Isle Brown Striped Necktie OTAA Gold Bond Tie Clip OTAA Gold Horse Lapel Pin OTAA Crocodile Green Textured Socks Ivassi 1973 Comfort Captoe Oxford in Mahogany SOTD - Dior Suavage EDP WOTD - Kuoe Old Smith 90-007 with a Brown/Bronze sunburst dial. It really is a chameleon that can go with almost any outfit.

G'Day Gents, I'm excited to say that as of today I've finished the third draft of my book, thus completing my manuscript barring a few tweaks here and there. Which means that I will begin work on publishing, marketing and distributing my book within next two weeks or so. With that said, as I will be striving to self publish my book or if that fails publish my book with an independent small scale publisher. My book won’t be published until early next year at the very earliest, so there will be quite a wait before it will be out in the open for the masses to read. It also gives me great pleasure to officially announce the title and blurb for my debut novel, in fact barring my beta readers and editor you will be the first people outside of Australia to know the title and blurb. So, without further ado, the title and blurb of my debut novel is… Bespoke Love. “Set in 1956, Thomas Bishop a skilled tailor and devout Roman Catholic upon seeing a conspicuous newspaper advert visits and hires the fiery yet beautiful courtesan Marie Barbaroux to accompany him on six non-sexual outings, where they both teach each other the value of companionship, forming a unique friendship that becomes threatened when profound romantic feelings and loyalties to faith, profession and relative solitude come between them.” Additionally I’m excited to announce that starting this week, I will begin work on writing my second book, with the first draft of said book set to be completed before Christmas. Banjo

Tuesday rule achievement Tuesday’s rule prioritizes items with the smallest percentage reduction from initial cost to current cost per wear. Today’s qualifying piece is NT-082 (tie): $155 initial cost, $155 CPW, and 0% reduction after one wear—meeting the required minimum, although not the preferred stretch goal of 3–4 qualifying items. - Shirt — DS-047 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A white non-iron cotton shirt in subtle herringbone twill, with a classic-point collar and square French cuffs. The textured weave provides formal structure without competing with the seersucker trousers. - - Undershirt — US-022 (Sene): A white made-to-measure Cumulus crew in Peruvian Pima cotton and elastane. Its excellent drape and mid-bicep sleeves keep it discreet beneath the shirt. - - Trousers — SL-024 (Brooks Brothers): White-and-mid-blue cotton seersucker trousers in the classic Fitzgerald cut, finished with 1.5-inch cuffs. Their light-to-moderate weight establishes the outfit’s hot-weather foundation. - - Vest — VWC-013 (Ralph Lauren): A moderately lightweight powder-blue linen vest with cream buttons and angled hip pockets. It provides tailored definition for internal video conferences without the heat of a jacket. - - Tie — NT-082 (Fort Belvedere): A light-blue and brown changeant-silk knit tie with a hand-finished center seam and iridescent low sheen. Selected specifically for Tuesday’s CPW rule, its 0% cost reduction and $155 CPW make it one of the wardrobe’s least-amortized pieces. - - Suspenders — SB-004 (JJ Suspenders): Gray Cobblestone Cruiser button suspenders with black-and-white patterning, black leather ends, and silver hardware. The one-inch Y-back design supports the trousers while coordinating with the outfit’s silver accessories. - - Footwear — DSh-020 (Salvatore Ferragamo): Navy Goodyear-welted split-toe penny loafers with wide rounded toes and leather soles. Their dark color anchors the pale tailoring while preserving a relaxed business-casual character. - - Socks — DSo-085 (Kirby Allison): Marino-blue over-the-calf socks in mercerized cotton with a subtle horizontal jacquard. The slight sheen and restrained pattern extend the blue trouser line without distracting from the seersucker. - - Cufflinks — CL-001 (Wowulovely): Polished silver T-bar cufflinks with opaque white-enamel domes. Their white centers echo the shirt and trouser ground, while the silver coordinates with the tie bar and suspenders. - - Tie Bar — TA-011 (Sonia Jewels): A polished two-inch slide-on tie bar made from 925 sterling silver. Its minimalist profile controls the narrow knit tie and reinforces the cool-metal accents. - - Pen — P-002 (Montblanc): The Meisterstück 149 fountain pen in high-gloss black resin with platinum trim. Its broad 18K gold nib and royal-blue ink make it a substantial executive writing instrument. - - Ring — R-001 (Ellie’s Jewelry): A platinum wedding ring set with diamonds. Its cool finish integrates naturally with the cufflinks, tie bar, and suspender hardware. - - Watch — W-007 (Stührling): A 44 mm automatic skeleton watch with a white open-worked dial, navy details, and engraved scrollwork. Its black alligator-embossed strap grounds the lighter clothing while the exposed movement adds controlled interest. - - Business Card Case — BCC-005 (Frank Clegg): A compact bluestone goatskin bifold with two approximately 12-card compartments. Its fine grain introduces another understated blue element while remaining practical for business use. - - Wallet — WL-002 (Fort Belvedere): A two-tone bifold in antique-mahogany bull hide with petrol-blue stitching and forest-green moiré lining. The warm leather connects to the tie’s brown undertone while the blue details maintain continuity. - - Fragrance — FR-002 (The Dua Brand): Turnin 21 is a bright citrus-aromatic extrait featuring lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, neroli, aquatic notes, woods, and musk. Its energetic freshness is well suited to a hot internal-work day. - - Eyewear — EW-001 (Tom Ford): Marko aviator sunglasses with polished gold frames, brown polarized lenses, and ivory accents. Their warm metal and brown tint complement the tie and leather goods while finishing the outdoor presentation.

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