OOTD-CW - 9 June 2026 · Real Men Real Style Community

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OOTD-CW - 9 June 2026

We have begun a research study to look at how my niche industry see the use AI in our work: now and in the future. We have some major key opinion leaders lined up to give fantastic insights. We are striving to present the findings in November at a conference in Austria.

Mostly internal meetings today, though also meeting with our financial advisor as we are nearly ready to meet with investors.

Today's outfit is a bit more casual:

• Blazer — DOJ-005 (Ralph Lauren): A classic Ralph Lauren tweed blazer in brown with light tan suede elbow patches, crafted from a cashmere and wool blend sourced from Canada. The rope-and-padded shoulders with full acetate lining deliver medium warmth and a traditional British sporting aesthetic. Notched lapels and dark brown buttons with tan flares complete the heritage look—ideal for a video conference day blending business casual sophistication with approachable warmth.

• Shirt — DS-039 (Brisk): A blue and white striped dress shirt with a contrasting solid white collar featuring a large pinhole collar design. Cotton-elastane blend provides all-day comfort and stretch, while the long point collar with 2.125" spread accommodates the collar pin beautifully. The barrel cuffs with vertical two-button configuration keep the look clean and professional.

• Undershirt — US-004 (Pro Club): A heavyweight black cotton Pro Club crew neck undershirt, providing solid coverage and zero show-through under the striped dress shirt. The dark color creates a clean foundation that won't distract on video calls.

• Slacks — SL-009 (Santorelli): Tan Santorelli slacks in wool and elastane with a faint check pattern and subtle medium brown undertones. Low rise with outward-facing pleats and good drape, these sit perfectly with the earthy brown tones of the tweed jacket. The half-break length maintains a modern silhouette on camera.

• Tie — NT-052 (Brooks Brothers): A Brooks Brothers silk necktie featuring geometric patterns in red, tan, sage green, and navy. The 3-fold construction with matte finish and 3.5" width creates visual interest without overwhelming the striped shirt. Light body and easy dimple potential make this a refined business casual statement piece—my first BB tie in the collection.

• Pocket Square — PS-017 (Fort Belvedere): A 16.5" silk pocket square from Fort Belvedere in brown and blue paisley with tan and light blue accents. The paisley pattern echoes the geometric tie while bridging the brown blazer with blue shirt tones—sophisticated without competing for attention.

• Collar Pin — TA-005 (Brisk): A gold-plated collar pin with spherical ends from Brisk, specifically designed for the DS-039 pin collar shirt. The gold tone harmonizes with the belt buckle and adds a classic menswear detail that elevates the video conference presentation.

• Belt — B-016 (Johnston & Murphy): A genuine leather burgundy belt from Johnston & Murphy with gold buckle and edge stitching. The burgundy leather bridges the warm tones of the brown blazer while matching the shoes, and the gold hardware aligns with the collar pin.

• Footwear — DSh-012 (Johnston & Murphy): Johnston & Murphy burgundy wingtip Oxfords in Goodyear welt construction with medallion toe detail. Made in the USA with leather soles—a classic American dress shoe that pairs perfectly with tweed jackets and earth-tone combinations. Burgundy laces from Kirby Allison.

• Socks — DSo-080 (Bresciani): Italian-made Bresciani over-the-calf cotton lisle socks in chocolate brown with copper/rust ribbed shadow stripes. Business classic formality with excellent stay-up performance—the copper accents subtly echo the warm tones throughout the outfit while remaining invisible on camera.

• Left Watch — W-005 (Fossil Pearson): A Fossil Pearson multifunction quartz dress watch with a unique hunter green sunray dial and Havana brown leather strap. The stainless steel case with day/date/24-hour subdials adds functional sophistication that complements earth tones and tweed jackets beautifully.

• Ankle Watch — W-001 (Apple Watch 10): Apple Watch 10 in titanium slate with matching integrated band—serving as the daily driver for health tracking, notifications, and seamless iPhone integration while keeping the traditional watch on the left wrist for video presence.

• Pen — P-001 (Montblanc 146 LeGrand): The iconic Montblanc Meisterstück 146 fountain pen in black precious resin with platinum trim and 14K gold rhodium-coated nib. Currently inked with Montblanc Moderna Red—a leadership-grade writing instrument for any boardroom or planning session.

• Business Card Case — BCC-004 (Fort Belvedere): A Fort Belvedere bifold leather card case in oxblood with turquoise interior accent, featuring a clasp closure. The burgundy tones echo the belt and shoes while the quality aligns with the professional presentation standard.

• Leather Carry — CRY-002 (Carl Friedrik): The Carl Friedrik Palissy Double briefcase in Italian chocolate brown vachetta leather—a GQ-recognized professional attaché with dual zipped compartments, 15" laptop sleeve, and silver hardware. Smart Holder trolley sleeve for travel convenience and lifetime warranty quality.

• Fragrance — FR-004 (Roberto Ugolini Derby): Roberto Ugolini Derby extrait—an aromatic green woody fragrance with herbal notes, green facets, and light spices over a woody base. Moderate projection with 6-8 hour longevity, perfect for a refined business day when you want something fresh yet serious. Herbaceous sophistication that matches the earthy, classic English aesthetic of today's tweed ensemble.

Outfit Philosophy: Today's ensemble channels refined British sporting tradition through the Ralph Lauren tweed blazer, grounded by American craftsmanship in the Johnston & Murphy burgundy wingtips and belt. The striped shirt with pin collar adds formality appropriate for video conferences, while the earth-tone palette (brown, burgundy, tan, sage, copper) creates cohesion from head to toe. Metals are matched in gold (collar pin, belt buckle), and leathers coordinated in burgundy/brown tones (shoes, belt, briefcase). The Bresciani copper-accented socks provide an invisible but intentional detail tying the warm color story together.

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