Fun video! I like the format. Please make more videos where you walk thru each of the gg members closets. It’s always fun to see what other people have in their wardrobes. Like the videos you already have when you showcase your for example cufflink collection, and the video showing Prestons wardrobe. I bet he has much more clothes now since you made that video.
It's definitely a refreshing format. I can see that it could be challenging to pack for air travel. Don't want to over or under pack. Looks like basic essentials.
@gentlemansgazette I liked those boots Jack has from Crockett and Jones, so I went to their website to check them out, and I was thinking the price should be 500 to 600 dollars boy was I wrong 1,400 dollars. They are nice, though.
@@user-su2pg4lq3xMe too! I thought the Balmorals Rapheal features in some of his videos (grey/navy I believe) looked awesome, so I looked into them. WAY out of my price league - but they look great.
Some rather "interessting" choices, but so is most of what I've seen of Pitti over the years. Love the corduroy suit (just had a dark brown sports coat made to measure and contemplating an olive green three piece right now), but somehow the colors on my screen must be off - it looks rather brownish with a tint of green (the classic "muddy brown" color often seen in corduroy pieces from the 70s) than grey. Anyway, it looks fantastic and I bet it wears like a dream.
Really loved how in-detail you go in this video! I can echo Raphael's point on loafers. I'm also one of those people who has a very hard time fitting loafers. Might get a bespoke pair one day, but until then monkstraps are the more practical casual option for people like us.
Jack: I believe I have an overcoat very similar to yours (the close up of the weave looks identical). It's a Hepworths too quite old, maybe 1950s, but with different buttons. Q. will I see you, Jack, a the London Show Trunk Show this year? Cheers Tony
I’ve done a ton of business travel over the years, both CONUS and OCONUS. To Sven Raphael’s point, I agree that one should wear a pair of shoes they’ll use on the trip. To Jack’s point, comfort is important. I usually wear my exercise shoes on the plane. They meet both conditions.
the magnetic flat-foldable cases like the ones from Lindberg or Silhouette are very nice for traveling as when not in use they don't use much space and are quite protective since they're rigid. you could probably get some from your favorite leather shop too. 😉
A good tip! I make sure I keep mine folded (arms down) on a flat surface away from the bed. Even if I were to nudge the case with my glasses in off the bedside table, I'd be worried they'd be damaged inside the case during the fall! Jack
@@kittytrail Not at the same time - I wear my glasses non-stop, so only take them off to bathe & sleep. I rarely use a glasses case for its intended purpose, other than to house a spare pair. Jack
Hi Matthew - as I've been writing for GG since 2020, and our audience is largely based in the USA, I find it easy to switch between terms and spellings nowadays 🙂 Jack
A quick tip to this wonderful sartorial community: Iron your shirts before packing and wrap them in tissue paper prior to putting them in your suitcase. I know this works from personal experience, even linen shirts. I learned this from Diana Vreeland who would wrap all her clothes in tissue paper prior to travelling.
One checked case, one carry-on case, and the tote bag for me! Shirts, underwear, socks, and accessories (valuables) go in the carry-on that I always keep with me, larger items go in checked luggage. I'll also keep my small wash kit of essentials in my tote bag as some airports require this to be separate on security checks. My luggage isn't anything special! I travel with two simple pieces (non-matching) I bought at a TK Maxx (or TJ Maxx). I love Globe-trotter cases, but for international travel I choose practicality every time. Jack
The garments may be expensive but not many of them and I personally like that the team of Gentlemen's Gazette practice what they preach with quality over quantity while not being brand snobs.
I've been collecting and curating my wardrobe for years, but there's a mixture of things going on here that explains how I got my wardrobe (as seen in this video): I have A LOT of patience when it comes to buying clothes. I tend not to be too impulsive, which means I can factor affordability into things. This is especially helpful regarding sales periods - if I can score a piece I've had my eye on at a discount, then I'll make that purchase. Having a fondness for vintage shopping helps too, as you can bag some excellent pieces for much less than a new piece at retail. And as I've started buying bespoke, I've realised there are many viable options that are priced far better than well-known, "premium" options. If you can commission a bespoke suit for £2k instead of £5-10K, it's a lot easier to spread the payments and prioritise where your money goes.
Been trying to get ahold of you gents about a pair of lamb nappa gloves I purchased that immediately split when I put one on. Cannot get through on the number listed on the website or seemingly via multiple emails to the support email address.
When did you call, we have someone taking calls during business hours and we definitely reply to emails. What's your order number? We'll reach out and make it right. Most Gloves do not rip bit since it is a Natural material every once in a while a skin rips. We just take care of it for you.
Tis the nature of conversation! The Casio is a recent addition - I asked for it as a Christmas gift as it makes a lot of sense when traveling. As you can see, I love mechanical watches, but a digital watch is superb when you need reliability, accurate timekeeping, and especially if you don't want to risk losing or damaging a more valuable timepiece at the airport. Jack
@@gentlemansgazetteThanks for the nice reply Jack. The overview shot of the watches showed the Casio, and I was waiting for the comments on it. I saw you actually reach for it when Raphel mentioned the Altoids. I know it wasn't anything intentional on his part. I enjoyed the video very much - keep up the great work.
@@dandiehm8414 You're welcome - you probably recall our thoughts about the Casio in this video: www.gentlemansgazette.com/timeless-or-trend-digital-watches/?
Thanks, Daniel - as Raphael mentioned in previous comments, the profile view isn't overly flattering! This suit from Natalino is lovely, it's a remarkably heavy cotton that's still softening as I wear it more, and I like the narrower buttoning point that I find difficult to achieve in a RTW DB jacket. While the lapels are a little dramatic, I agree that the collar is a touch wider than I'd ask for if I were commissioning something. But for an off-the-rack piece that was on discount, I'm perfectly happy with the suit. Jack
The peacocks get photographed because they're different, but the majority of the Pitti crowd actually dress very nicely: www.gentlemansgazette.com/pitti-uomo-105-overview/?
I looked really fat in the profile view. Normally, it's not that bad. Like I said, I am working out more ND harder than I ever have before. Of the metabolism is slowing down and I like good food, but I really enjoy strength training...
That "black opera pump" alluded to has always been way too feminine-looking for me. Not that my middle class, rough-around-the-edges life would have a use for them (although I like to attend symphny concerts and musicals) let alone an informed aesthetic opinion on them. Those "between brown and red" shoes were edging on oxblood color.
That cummerbund is supposed to be “one size fits call due to elastic” according to your website. It was too large for me too, and I had to have a tailor alter it.
While we call this particular cummerbund model adjustable, we don't say it's one size fits all. As Raphael mentioned in the video, this particular iteration of the cummerbund is cut a little larger, as it would be impossible to have one cummerbund model that flattered everyone from a 28" waist up to a 40" waist. That being said, there are other options for smaller waists on the website, and it's great to hear your tailor was able to alter yours - as Jack will do to his 🙂
