Big month. My eldest turns 18 on Wednesday and next week graduates from high school and gets his AA from the integrated community college in his high school program. I am super proud of him and the man he has become. Preparing for a quick trip to San Fran tomorrow. Look forward to lunching with one of my longest-term clients and friend in the field. Video call with big client team today, so suited and booted to go with it. • Suit — SJ-007, SL-016 (Peter Millar): A textured gray wool suit from Peter Millar, cut with clean tailored lines and a subtle linear texture that reads sophisticated on camera. The notched lapels and 2-button single-breasted closure project understated authority—ideal for client video conferences where you need gravitas without flash. Q4-2025 retailored for a perfect fit. • Shirt — DS-044 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A white Non-Iron Poplin French cuff dress shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt's slim-fit collection. The semi-spread collar (5" spread, 2.8" height) provides perfect framing for a Half-Windsor knot, while the French cuffs demand proper cufflinks—elevating the entire ensemble. Medium opacity ensures no undershirt shadow on camera. • Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A classic white cotton crew neck undershirt that disappears beneath the opaque white dress shirt. Soft hand, reliable fit, and invisible support for all-day comfort. • Tie — NT-041 (Fort Belvedere): A true navy grenadine silk tie (Garza Grossa weave) from Fort Belvedere—3-fold, untipped, and hand-finished. The matte weave creates beautiful dimpling and texture that reads exceptionally well on video. A Half-Windsor knot complements the semi-spread collar with clean symmetry. This is the quintessential business formal tie—understated yet unmistakably high quality. • Vest — VWC-001 (Hugo Boss): The Hugo Boss Wilson CYL Slim Fit vest in black Super 120s wool. Full-lined with a silver rear buckle for proper fit. Black against the gray suit creates elegant contrast while maintaining formal gravitas appropriate for client meetings. The 4-button single-breasted design is timelessly professional.

I have been looking for a proper hat for a LONG time. When I was 19 I had bought a Fedora from a hatter in NYC, sadly it got lost in a fire and I had never got another. I would walk into stores and try stuff on and they just didn't sit right. All the real hatters in NYC are gone 😢 at least the ones I have been able to find. I have been wanting a Panama hat to help keep me out of the sun during the summer. As a melanoma survivor this is even more important to me. While we were on a family vacation last week I found a store in Italy that sold Borsalino's and Marone's and they help me size and fit the hat. My wife and kids loved the look and I think it fit really well. I'd love your honest feedback. I will be going to England next month and am planning on visiting Locke & Co a 350yr Hat Store and am hoping to get another felt fedora or something similar. Just to reinforce what @Antonio Centeno says getting a hat that fits and the support of your family while you are wearing it makes the whole process much easier!!