Back to our regular programming today, WFH still as it is school holidays here at the moment. I had to drop my eldest to a friends places as they are heading out for the day to the City to go shopping. I may have taken the opportunity to grab a couple of baked goods. I love the Vanilla Slice Scroll and Baker’s Delight have just released their version of a Cruffin (croissant x muffin) and I couldn’t resists trying it. I have not matched the metals as such, but I have chosen to use the Brown Tigers Eye dial to compliment the Bronze of the OTAA Accessiories Today’s outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Bonato Suit in Washed Cherry, The suit is crafted from 100% wool that has been woven in Italy by the REDA textile mill into a Super 130's cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Cutaway Collar Non-Iron Clifton Weave Shirt in Oatmeal TrendHim Suspenders in Nude OTAA Navy Blue Tie OTAA Antique Copper Horizontal Lines Tie Bar OTAA Antique Copper Skull Lapel Pin Navy Pocket Sqaure with Anchors and Sail Boat, was a gift from my wife. CNES MTO Oxford with Goodyear welted construction, crafted from Italian crust leather with a hand finished dye on the uppers. Outsole and heel is Italian vegetable-tanned leather SOTD - Azzaro Wanted by Night WOTD - Timex Q 1972 Machine Reissue Gold Bracelet Brown Dial Watch TW2Y45200 The Mayor

Tax day, which is something I do not mind. Living in a society means we invest it government run activities. WHAT we fund with the tax money is very political, except for some things like fire fighters. Beyond working with the accountant, the rest of my day is very financially organized as well given our expansion strategy. As someone who has taught PhD students advanced statistics, accounting is my evil opposite. Stats guys live and learn to love bands of error. Accountants hate it! The main item I designed around today was the beautiful mottled silk tie in malachite green. • Jacket — DOJ-009 (Missoni): A sophisticated olive wool jacket from Italian fashion house Missoni, featuring a matte finish and medium-to-heavy weight construction perfect for a cooler spring morning. This single-breasted, 3-button silhouette with notched lapels and no rear vents creates a clean, modern Italian line—ideal for projecting quiet authority during financial strategy discussions. • Shirt — DS-009 (Nordstrom): A classic white cotton dress shirt with subtle diamond texture weave, lending visual interest without competing with the olive jacket. The point collar pairs beautifully with the knit tie, while the single-button barrel cuffs keep the look accessible yet refined for internal meetings. • Undershirt — US-003 (Pro Club): A heavyweight white cotton crew neck providing solid coverage beneath the textured dress shirt—no show-through risk. • Trousers — SL-007 (Santorelli): Tobacco-brown flat-front slacks in luxurious Super 110s wool. The medium drape falls elegantly without heaviness, and the earth-tone color creates a cohesive autumn palette when paired with the olive jacket. A masterclass in separates coordination. • Tie — NT-043 (Fort Belvedere): A malachite green knit silk tie in Fort Belvedere's signature "Cri de la Soie" (crunchy Swiss silk) construction. The rich green harmonizes beautifully with the olive jacket while adding textural depth. At 3" width and 57" length, it's perfectly proportioned for a classic four-in-hand knot. The low sheen complements the jacket's matte finish.