In all the years I’ve been futzing with Classic Timeless Menswear (over 50 now), I’ve never heard a more succinct way to describe the art than Antonio’s Style pyramid. As a perpetual student of CTM I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to complete his course which articulates the concepts I used to sell half a century ago. I wished he had told me about the three terms when I started, but then again I probably would have had a hard time understanding very young Antonio in the late 1970’s 😏 👴 Fit, as Antonio states is certainly king and should alway be the first focus. A very close second is the function (knowing when to wear what where). Fabric sometimes gets relegated to merely an aspect of the temperature and time of year. But as one gets longer in the nose on the CTM journey fabric can become the esoteric factor that separates a blazer for example that merely suffices in a dress up situation to becoming a trusted garment that one truly enjoys wearing for decades. My friend @John Witvoet a couple of years back scored a beautiful RL Doeskin weave thrifted Navy Blazer. This luxurious soft (usually Merino Wool) brushed weave is an iconic fabric that is timeless. As time goes on, a half canvas or full canvas coat will conform to one’s body and it’s fit and fabric become a go to for multiple functions. The same could be said for a suit coat or a sportcoat or a blazer https://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/the-iconic-doeskin-two-button-blazer-264003.html?srsltid=AfmBOopsmHeXdioTIs7MNPCGeNz8p6ULMev1oiyjNGixWtx-x9ceC5ev Learning the “hand” of various fabrics. Understanding how different fabrics take dyes and how they hang and drape is an intermediate step and enjoyable part of delving into the world of quality Classic Timeless Menswear. In other words, like in other gentlemanly pursuits, the beauty is in the details and tiny refinements.

Final day of being a tourist in LA. Returning to the slightly fuller wardrobe thereafter. A patterned t-shirt, charcoal jeans, and the shoes that have served all week.

A quick walk to drop my youngest to school and call into the local cafe (Moker Bean Cafe) for my daily Java. I grabbed a different flat cap today, and not the usual blue cap. I think it works very well with the tie, plus there is still some blue accents to work in with the suit. Anyway have a terrific day everyone. Todays outfit consists of; M.J. Bale Ballard Suit in True Blue made from a Super 110’s Merino wool cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Semi-Cutaway Collar Egyptian Cotton Prince Of Wales Check Shirt in Lilac Purple Trent Nathan Balanced Striped Tie in Light Brown. This is one of five thrifted items I own. OTAA Silver Shining Tie Clip OTAA White Pocket Square with rolled Blue edges Anson Cognac Strap on a Classic Buckle with a Curve in Gunmetal Brixton Brood Snap Cap in Oatmeal and Charcoal houndstooth White Howlite is a stone commonly known for promoting calm, tranquility, and patience. Whiskey Glasses Socks, another prize from The Watch Bros Ecco CityTray Slip-On in Cognac SOTD - Mancera Red Tobacco, it is bold, sweet-spicy tobacco fragrance built around cinnamon, saffron, and smoky tobacco, with a big, syrupy vanilla/amber dry-down and a touch of woods. Loud and very long-lasting WOTD - Erebus Ascent 41 Blue MoP, such a stunning watch.

Gents today’s win goes out to my grandfather in law a WW2 Airforce Vet. 3time Purple Heart. Arthur To sit and speak With this man is a walk in history. Even at 100 he still can out dress anyone.