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Trepidation

Gary my first boss in the clothing industry when I was 14 was then only about 23. He was buying a beautifully fixtured store over time from its owner, Bob Hunt. I called him recently to offer my condolences for the loss of his wife who unexpectedly died having suffered a massive stroke while having a surgery. In our conversation I let him know how much I respected him and how monumental his influence was on shaping my life. Even the last previous time we spoke which was about 15 years ago I was gleaning information. He is one in a million when it comes to professional salesmen. I’ve spoken before how twice he tried to hire me: once to run another store he bought and the second was to become a professional clothier who came to guys places of business and even their homes. His clientele are some serious movers and shakers. I am on a board with at least 4 of them. These 4 guys have a combined new worth of at least a half a billion dollars it’s not their net worth that gives me trepidation. Rather I provide this background because he is coming to speak with me about clothes at my request (and to visit my parents, his friends who live 3 minutes away). He is used to these high flyers who totally rely on him to construct a wardrobe for them. I on the other hand- kind of have some pretty distinct ideas. As a guy from Wichita, KS his style preference tends to be very midwestern. Whereas mine are definitely more east coast. (I’ve spoken before about US regional sensibilities). Should prove to be an interesting dynamic. Since I see his wardrobes on guys at the 4 annual board meetings and our social functions, I can reasonably anticipate how he might view my stuff. (Plus it’s mainly 20 -30 years old). We shall see.

OOTD

28 year old MTM Royal blue blazer

Golden yellow p square

CT blue basket weave Oxford

Robert Talbot 25 year old tie

20 year old MTM charcoal Calvary twill trousers

Smart wool argyle socks

1982 Alden shell cordovan tassels

1940s ERNEST Borell automatic watch

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