As some of you may know, I started a menswear brand in 2013 in Beijing. As part of the celebrations for our 10 year anniversary, we hosted another 'Suit Geek' dinner. (see more about our Suit Geeks here: www.principlem.com/journal/ca...)
We post most of our branded videos and event recaps over at @principlem but I really wanted to post this one here, as it was such a lovely evening.
We all enjoyed the wines, the company, the dinner but what was really magnificent was the nostalgia we all experienced that evening. The feeling of being at another place in time.
A little more about the dinner event and venue:
We hosted this dinner at an iconic location, adjacent to the former Imperial Palace, the Forbidden City, at The Beijing Hotel Nuo, which boasts a history spanning over a century. Since the early 20th century, this hotel has been a place of socializing and relaxation for numerous celebrities and dignitaries, including figures like Sun Yat-sen, Zhang Xueliang, Richard Nixon, Charles de Gaulle, Bernard Montgomery, George Bernard Shaw and Henry Kissinger. It has also borne witness to many significant historical events, tightly intertwined with the political and historical developments of Beijing and China.
Stepping into the hotel, we were captivated by the fusion of Eastern and Western styles typical of the Republican era. From the French-inspired high walls to the spacious marble staircases, from the well-preserved dance floor that still radiates the glamour of the 1920s to the rooms and suites named after historical figures who once stayed there, everything exuded a unique atmosphere. It felt as if we had traveled through space, strolling into a time capsule of a bygone era, witnessing the elegant and witty gentlemen from a century ago engaged in lively conversations, laughter, and graceful demeanor. We asked each Suit Geek to dressed in classic attire, and something formal and left it up to their own interpretation. The gentlemen arrived in attire ranging from suits and waistcoats to full on tuxedos, perfectly complementing the ambiance of this historic venue.
We all enjoyed the wines, the company, the dinner but what was really magnificent was the nostalgia we all experienced that evening. The feeling of being at another place in time.
17 июл 2023
