SARTORIAL TALKSIn this 5th episode of the ongoing series "How I Built my Wardrobe" Hugo Jacomet presents 5 new suits (Italy, France, the USA, Germany and Slovakia) and talks about 7 other bespoke suits in progress in Italy and Spain.
03:26 Double Breasted 6X2 Green Chalk Stripe by Sartoria Ripense Rome (instagram.com/sartoriaripense) 07:07 Double Breasted 6X1 Tennis Stripe by Cifonelli Bespoke Paris (cifonelli.com) 10:34 Single Breasted Dusty Rose by Enzo Custom MTM (https://tap.bio/@enzocustom) 16:14 Double Breasted 4X1 Red Flannel by Diehm Bespoke Munich (instagram.com/diehmbespoke) 20:56 Double Breasted Uniform by Maximilian Mucska Bratislava (instagram.com/maximilian_mucska)
To watch the previous episodes of this series see below :
How I built my Wardrobe (Part 5)SARTORIAL TALKS2021-04-26 | In this 5th episode of the ongoing series "How I Built my Wardrobe" Hugo Jacomet presents 5 new suits (Italy, France, the USA, Germany and Slovakia) and talks about 7 other bespoke suits in progress in Italy and Spain.
03:26 Double Breasted 6X2 Green Chalk Stripe by Sartoria Ripense Rome (instagram.com/sartoriaripense) 07:07 Double Breasted 6X1 Tennis Stripe by Cifonelli Bespoke Paris (cifonelli.com) 10:34 Single Breasted Dusty Rose by Enzo Custom MTM (https://tap.bio/@enzocustom) 16:14 Double Breasted 4X1 Red Flannel by Diehm Bespoke Munich (instagram.com/diehmbespoke) 20:56 Double Breasted Uniform by Maximilian Mucska Bratislava (instagram.com/maximilian_mucska)
To watch the previous episodes of this series see below :
To support the show please visit our Patreon page at : patreon.com/sartorialtalksThe Surprising Value of CNES ShoesSARTORIAL TALKS2022-11-13 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Alan Lee, co-owner of CNES shoemakers in Singapore. CNES is a very impressive brand who offers outstanding shoes for one of the best quality-price ratios in the world.
To support the show, please visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/sartorialtalksYour First Custom Suit(s): How to Choose and What to Expect?SARTORIAL TALKS2022-09-30 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, recorded at The Owners in Prague (Czech Republic), Hugo and his guests, Michal and Matēj, explain how to choose your first Made-to-Measure suit(s) and provide advice and guidance on how to make this first experience a success.
Which type of suit should you start with? With which kind of fabric? What to choose if you're on a budget? Two piece, Three piece? How to mix and match your jackets , waistcoats (vests)and trousers?
They also dedicate a segment to Women's custom suiting, one of the specialities of this MTM company in Prague.
The Owners Instagram page: instagram.com/theowners.cz The Owners Website: https://linktr.ee/theowners.cz
If you want to support the show, please visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksMens Underwear: Team Boxer or Team Boxer Brief?SARTORIAL TALKS2022-09-17 | In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo speaks about the different kinds of underwear for gentlemen with the famous founders of the e-shop "Mes Chaussettes Rouges" in Paris (one of the largest luxury socks and accessories distributors in the world).
Are you from the team Boxer (Caleçons in French) or from the team Boxer Brief?
If you wish to support the show, please subscribe to our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksHugo Jacomet Uncensored: Tough Questions, Direct Answers!SARTORIAL TALKS2022-08-29 | If you like to dress up are you, by definition, a conservative? In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo answers direct (and sometimes difficult) questions about the sartorial movement in a free and uncensored way. Do you have to be born elegant or can you acquire elegance with study and efforts? If a person is immaculately dressed, does his character matter? Is a sartorialist by definition a conservative?
00:00 : Introduction 04:40 : An update on our books and their availability 09:17 : What is the difference between a Dandy and a Gentleman? 18:10 : Do you have to be born stylish? Or can you become stylish? 25:59 : If a person is immaculately dressed, does his character matter? 33:55 : What do you think of the sentence "Dress to Impress"? 36:44 : Can you really be immune to fashion trends? 42:41 : Is a sartorialist by definition a conservative?
To watch the "What is a Gentleman Episode": youtube.com/watch?v=Jt0ntDwK1X0 To watch the episode "Being a Gentleman: A Woman's Perspective": youtube.com/watch?v=BmFCv-0fPZkGood Manners: Why they are ImportantSARTORIAL TALKS2022-08-12 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo address the subject of good manners and why mastering them could be important in your life and in your relationships with others. This episode is an introduction to a series of 5 episodes dedicated to this often overlooked subject. In a world which is becoming more and more brutal and in which politeness is becoming rare, we believe we all have something to win in showing respect and consideration in our everyday behaviour.
If you want to support the show, you can become a member of this channel on YouTube by clicking on the "join" (or "rejoindre" in France) button.
You can also subscribe to our Patreon page at: patreon.com/sartorialtalksOne Suit, Four Occasions: The extreme versatility of the blue suitSARTORIAL TALKS2022-07-18 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo explains how to create 4 different styles with only one blue suit, 3 shirts and 3 ties. From business to casual and from casual to more formal.
If you don't want to invest in a huge wardrobe, but still want to remain elegant and at the top of your game in any occasion, this video will show you that with only one suit (a blue one), you can successfully deal with all the occasions of life.
If you want to support the show, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksHow to choose a good custom suit?SARTORIAL TALKS2022-07-01 | With the loosening of the dress codes in all the sectors of professional life and the decline (not to say the collapse) of the low quality ready-to-wear suiting industry, the custom suiting business is on the rise in Europe, in the USA and all around the world. Most gentlemen who are wearing suits or jackets nowadays, are doing it by choice and no more by obligation. This small sartorial revolution is the main reason why, almost paradoxically, the custom suiting industry is progressing with the opening of more and more custom suiting salons and showrooms in all the major cities around the world. Thus, a new challenge arises, as in this business you can now find anything from sartorial disasters to magnifient crafting.
In this episode, Hugo analyses this movement and provides advice and simple tips in order for you to choose the right Made-to-Measure company for your next suit, jacket or tailored garments.
For this purpose he takes 5 examples of MTM companies who are doing an excellent job in this field: 2 in the USA, 2 in France and one in the Czech Republic.
00:00 : Introduction, The rise of customs suiting vs the collapse or bad ready-to-wear suiting 04:04 : Redefining the semantics, The difference between Bespoke and MTM 07:32 : How a Made-to-Measure suit is made? 09:59 : How much a MTM suit costs? 10:33 : 4 tips to detect a good MTM company 20:20 : Enzo Custom (USA) 23:57 : CKC (New York) 26:06 : Scavini Paris 28:23 : Howard's Paris 32:00 : The Owners (Prague-Czech Republic) 34:05 : Ladies tailoring at The Owners (Prague) 36:03 : The Parisian Gentleman Limited Edition Box Set 37:02 : The second edition of "Shoes, the Art of Male Footwear"
To order the Parisian Gentleman limited edition boxset, please send your request to hugo@parisiangentleman.fr
To order the new edition of the book "Shoes, the Art of Male Footwear", please send your request to hugo@parisiangentleman.fr
To support the channel and have access to additional content (and personalised style advice), please visit our Patreon page : patreon.com/sartorialtalksThe Art of Bespoke Shoes in FranceSARTORIAL TALKS2022-06-22 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, we have the pleasure to share with you a beautiful film produced by the French Union of Bespoke Shoemakers. In this film, you'll recognise many well-known figures of the craft (like Pierre Corthay, Stephane Jimenez or Anthony Delos) but also upcoming big names and younger apprentices. This film shows to the world that this ancestral craft is still very well alive and that more and more young people wish to embrace it.My 11-year-old Corthay shoes!SARTORIAL TALKS2022-05-21 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo shows his 11-year-old Corthay brogues "Vendôme" to the famous cobblers Trenton & Heath in Columbia Tennessee, for inspection and discussion.
How does the shoe, which has never been resoled, perform after 11 years of frequent wear? The unbiased answer in this video!
To support the show please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksA Selection of Quality Shoes Under $500SARTORIAL TALKS2022-05-06 | In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo meets with the famous cobblers Trenton & Heath in Columbia Tennessee. Those two brothers are the creators of the eponymous YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/TrentonHeath) and the owners of a shoe repair atelier (and a leather sandal business) together with their parents and wives. A true artisans family.
In this episode, Hugo suggests a selection of quality brands under 500$ to the brothers and discuss with them their own experience of those brands as cobblers.
00:00 : Introduction, Why buy quality shoes 11:37 : Discussion about Allen Edmonds 24:54 : C.N.E.S : cnes.co 27:24 : Meermin : meermin.com 31:10 : J. Fitzpatrick Footwear : jfitzpatrickfootwear.com 38:16 : Loake : loake.com 39:03 : Herring : herringshoes.co.uk 41:50 : Joseph Cheaney : cheaney.co.uk 44:02 : Grenson : grenson.com/mens-footwear 44:11 : Tricker's : trickers.com/row 45:34 : Septième Largeur / 7L : https://www.septiemelargeur.fr/fr/ 47:05 : Carlos Santos : santosshoes.com 48:10 : Cobbler Union : cobbler-union.com 51:04 : Carmina : carminashoemaker.com 51:38 : TLB Mallorca : tlbmallorca.com15 Elegant and Affordable Watches: A Talk with Teddy BaldassarreSARTORIAL TALKS2022-04-10 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks shot on the shores of the Lake Erié in Cleveland Ohio, Hugo meets watch expert Teddy Baldassarre , founder and owner of the world famous eponymous e-shop https://teddybaldassarre.com. In this episode Teddy presents his selection of the 15 most elegant dress watches from $150 to $4000.
To support the channel and have access to additional content (podcast, exclusive videos), please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalks
00:00 : Introduction 01:42 : "No Brown in Town" 03:35 : Mixing stripes and checks? 05:22 : White socks? 06:14 : Short sleeve shirts? 08:40 : Black shoes with blue suits? 10:53 : Sockless loafers? 12:45 : Shorts with a suit? 14:00 : Sneakers with a suit? 14:10 : The black suit? 15:31 : Cuffs on formal trousers? 18:21 : Wing collar shirts with a Tuxedo? 19:30 : Tiny shirt collars? 21:09 : What size for your tie? 22:15 : Wearing a double breasted jacket with a button down shirt? 23:30 : A tie with a button down shirt? 24:42 : Black shoes with chinos? 27:03 : Should your business trousers feature a crease? 29:10 : How to coordinate the weight of your jacket and the weight of your trousers? 31:55 : A waistcoat/vest without a jacket? 34:19 : Belts or suspenders? 35:12 : Matching your tie and your pocket square?
To support the show and gain access to additional content, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/sartorialtalksThe Telltale Signs of a Handmade JacketSARTORIAL TALKS2022-02-14 | In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo share their experience on how to spot an authentic handmade jacket. In a world where speed, mechanisation and productivity reign supreme, true craftsmanship becomes a refuge for the soul. We believe in a handmade sartorial future!
00:00 : Introduction 05:50 : Buttons 08:00 : It's all about the fit 09:52 : The famous lapel button hole 11:16 : Pad stitching 17:00 : The belly of a lapel 18:18 : The roll 19:58 : The notch 21:36 : Pick stitching 22:55 : A hidden label (inside the pocket) 29:35 : All about canvassing 35:30 : Fabric allowance 40:28 : The inside finishing details 42:28 : The shoulder 43:58 : The armscye 45:45 : The collar attachement
To support the show and have access to additional content, please visit our Patreon page : Patreon.com/sartorialtalksMy Sartorial Discoveries in 2021: Knitwear, Suspenders, Tweed Jackets, Vintage WatchesSARTORIAL TALKS2022-02-03 | In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo updates his personal wardrobe with some items he discovered in 2021 such as Cashmere Knitwear, Suspenders, Sneakers, Tweed Jackets or Vintage Watches.
Links to the items presented in the show (collaboration with Yeossal in Singapore):
00:00 : Introduction 01:08 : Knitted Cashmere Vest (Waistcoat) 05:22 : Knitted Cashmere Mock Neck Sweater 09:33 : Suspenders (Braces) 18:06 : Sneakers 23:00 : Tweed Sport Jacket 27:13 : Vintage WatchesCustom Suits: The Revolution (a Talk with Lanieri)SARTORIAL TALKS2022-01-17 | To celebrate the release of this episode, Lanieri offers a 10% discount to all the subscribers of Sartorial Talks (for any order except the entry line at €545 for a suit and €85 for a shirt). You can use the discount code even if you are already a Lanieri customer. The code is PARISIAN10 and the link is: https://lanieri.page.link/sartalks.
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo receives Valerio Gianinni, who is the head of retail and customer experience at Lanieri, an Italian company specialised in Made-to-Measure suits, jackets and shirts. Lanieri has made a name for itself in the sartorial world since 2013 and has gained a planetary reputation for its excellent value and, last but not least, for its stellar customer service.
In this episode you'll discover how to order an authentic made-to-measure suit, 100% "Made in Italy" wherever you live in the world and experience the indescribable joy to wear a suit made to your measurements and according to your taste (with more than 20 customisation options).A Personal Message from Sonya and Hugo for 2022SARTORIAL TALKS2022-01-07 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo share their wishes and encouragements for 2022. To acquire the Swan Songs book (as described in the video): amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09HFXXRS8/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
To support the show, and have access to additional content please visit our Patreon page: Patreon.com/sartorialtalksDiffusion en direct de SARTORIAL TALKSSARTORIAL TALKS2022-01-04 | ...How to properly tie a bow tie (with Julien Scavini)SARTORIAL TALKS2021-12-30 | Wearing a self-tie bow tie is a must for any gentleman. In this short video, Parisian's tailor and French TV celebrity Julien Scavini is sharing with you his personal way of tying a bow tie. Be ready for the New Year's Eve celebration with a properly tied bow tie!The Different Types of OvercoatsSARTORIAL TALKS2021-12-16 | In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo focuses on the different types of classic style overcoats. He explains their origins, the styles, the fabrics and all you need to know to thoroughly choose your next overcoat. And never forget that a good overcoat will be your best friend in life!
00:00 : Introduction 02:29 : The Classic Overcoat 05:32 : The Polo Coat 08:30: The Ulster Coat 12:36 : The Chesterfield Coat 15:30 : The Pea Coat 18:44 : The other styles (Trench, Loden, Duffle, Body Coat)
To support the show and have access to additional content please visit: patreon.com/sartorialtalksUnboxing the Parisian Gentleman Limited Edition Boxset!SARTORIAL TALKS2021-12-05 | In this video, Hugo is unboxing the Parisian Gentleman Boxset and explaining how to reserve your copy of this 500 copies luxurious limited edition. One box, three coffee table books: Rare shoes, rare whisky, rare watches.
To pre-order your copy, please send your request to: hugo@parisiangentleman.frThe Golden Age of Mens Style: A Talk with Marc GuyotSARTORIAL TALKS2021-11-30 | Marc Guyot Website: marcguyot.org/en-gb/home Marc Guyot Instagram: instagram.com/marcguyot
Marc Guyot Boutique: 5, Rue Pasquier, 75008 PARIS - FRANCE Phone : +33 1 47 42 41 84
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks entitled "The Golden Age of Men's Style", Hugo welcomes Marc Guyot, a famous Parisian menswear designer who is among the last clothiers in the world to specialise in the 1920s to 1950s men's style. During this show, Hugo and Marc Guyot speak about the "Peaky Blinders" and "Boardwalk Empire" phenomenons and also about the fascination of the sartorial cognoscenti for the professional magazine "Apparel Arts" (published in the 1930s). A fascinating era. A captivating guest. A mesmerising style. 00:00 : Introduction 02:20 : Peaky Blinders and Boardwalk Empire 06:15 : Apparel Arts Magazine 15:10 : The passion for Vintage Fabrics 18:46 : Tartans and Knickerbockers 20:30 : The Cricket Blazer 23:43 : The Norfolk Hunting Jacket 27:10 : Mixing Casual and Formal 28:00 : The Lumberjack Overshirt 29:58 : Covered buttons for Jackets 30:58 : The Voyager Cashmere Overcoat 31:50 : The Raglan Overcoat 33:24 : Guyot's advice on what first Jacket to buy 36:35 : The Swan Wings Derby 39:00 : The Spectator Oxford 40:50 : The Windsor Derby with a crepe sole$ 42:28 : The Guyot MTO program 43:15 : The Balmoral BootWomen and Classic ShoesSARTORIAL TALKS2021-11-18 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya speaks about quality classic shoes for women and focuses on her own Goodyear welted shoes collection by Lottusse in Mallorca Spain: Loafers, Oxfords, Spectators and Brogued Pumps.
Lottusse website: lottusse.com/en/content/14-madetoorderAll about City Trousers: A Talk with Julien ScaviniSARTORIAL TALKS2021-10-31 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet and his guest, the French tailor Julien Scavini, focus solely on classic trousers, from the casual chino to more sophisticated models like city pants with pleats or Gurkha trousers.
00:00 : Introduction 01:42 : The classic chino : https://pantalons-scavini.fr/en/s/123/classic-cut-chino 05:50 : The city pant for summer and all seasons: https://pantalons-scavini.fr/en/s/281/spring-summer-all-seasons 09:17 : The two pleats trousers: https://pantalons-scavini.fr/en/29-two-pleats-cut 11:30 : The one pleat trousers: https://pantalons-scavini.fr/en/15-one-pleat-cut 15:22 : The flannel / tweed city trousers for winter: https://pantalons-scavini.fr/en/s/260/tweed-classic-cut 21:08 : The Gurkha pant: https://pantalons-scavini.fr/en/35-gurkha 25:23: A summary of the different styles 28:28 : What style according to your body shape?The Mysteries of Tailoring: The Tailored JacketSARTORIAL TALKS2021-10-11 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya share their "discoveries" and "eureka moments" about tailoring after more than a decade of experience with tailors around the world: Why is the neck area so important for the fit of a jacket? How to avoid the infamous "collar gap", but also the low resting collar and the high resting collar? How to find the natural height of the buttoning button of your jackets? Why is pocket placement so important?
00:00 : Introduction 05:46 : The infamous collar gap 08:07 : The low resting collar 10:18 : The high resting collar 15:00 : The button stance 16:53 : The "Napoleon test" 22:54 : The pocket placement
If you want to have access to the brand new "Sartorial Radio" private podcast, please visit our Patreon page at : Patreon.com/sartorialtalksHow to Organise your Closet: The Twelve CommandmentsSARTORIAL TALKS2021-09-22 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo & Sonya share their experience on how to organise a gentleman's closet.
00:00 : ARE YOU ORGANIZED ? 03:42 : THE PERENNIAL RULE 05:45 : FINISH WHAT YOU START 07:33 : START WITH YOUR SHIRTS 09:14 : FOLD YOUR POLOS / SWEATERS / CASUAL SHIRTS 10:02 : SUSPEND YOUR TROUSERS OR LEARN THE SAVILE ROW FOLD 11:19 : SUSPEND YOUR DENIMS BY THE BELT LOOPS 12:32 : YOUR JACKETS DESERVE PROPER HANGERS 14:22 : USE A TIE HANGER WITH PEGS 15:47 : DEDICATE ONE DRAWER TO (ONLY) SOCKS 17:24 :USE SMALL BOXES TO ORGANIZE YOUR POCKET SQUARES 18:36 : STORE YOUR SHOES ON A SHELVE OFF THE FLOOR 20:10 : ALWAYS KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE WASHED 21:00 : THOU SHALT WASH/IRON/POLISH YOUR CLOTHES AND SHOES EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 22:50 : BRUSH YOUR GARMENTS AND USE CEDAR
If you want to support the show, please visit our Patreon page and subscribe : patreon.com/sartorialtalksThe best socks in the world? An interview with the founders of Mes Chaussettes RougesSARTORIAL TALKS2021-09-10 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes the founders of the famous online shop "Mes Chaussettes Rouges", one of the biggest shops in the world for luxury socks (with 600 different models).
00:00 : Introduction 02:30 : Gammarelli : The tailor of the Pope 11:03 : Mazarin : The socks of the French Academy 13:50 : Bresciani socks 16:12 : The raw materials of socks (Cotton, Silk, Wool, Cashmere) 23:55 : How to maintain your luxury socks ? 28:22 : The Vicuña socks 31:07 : William Abraham : the most luxurious socks in the world
00:00 : Introduction 00:46 : Jewelry for Gentleman by James Sherwood : thamesandhudson.com/jewelry-for-gentlemen-9780500519851 01:22 : Tie pins 03:34 : Tie bars 07:17 : Lapel pins 11:39 : The Parisian Gentleman horse shoe lapel pin.
To request any item by Victique Cufflinks that may not be on the e-shop (including the horse shoe pins), please send a message to Alan by using the "contact" section of his website or by sending him a DM on his Instagram account (@victiquecufflinks).
12:56 : Enamel painted lapel pin with a chain : Instagram account @xenia_norkina 15:36 : The boutonnière : cinabre-paris.com/en/15-flower-lapel-pins 17:47 : Broches
If you want to support the show and have access to additional content (including a private "patrons only" bi weekly podcast to be launched next week), please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/sartorialtalksMoving up the Sartorial Ladder step by stepSARTORIAL TALKS2021-08-17 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya share their views, opinions and experiences on what they call "The Sartorial Ladder": a step-by-step journey toward personal elegance and style.
Many gentlemen are becoming these days very attracted to classic style but most of them don't know where to begin in order to be ready to confront other people's gazes and jokes (like the infamous "are you going to a wedding" ?) and safely progress on their Sartorial learning curve.
In this episode Hugo and Sonya have divided the journey in 12 different steps in order to help you moving up the Sartorial ladder : from your first steps in your first pair of "real" leather shoes to your mastering of the 3 piece suit and all its subtleties.
00:00 : INTRODUCTION 03:53 : BUY A PAIR OF GOOD LEATHER SHOES 04:44 : 2 - TRY CLASSIC TROUSERS 05:48 : ADD A BUTTON-DOWN COLLAR SHIRT 07:15 : PUT ON A SPORT / ODD JACKET 11:40 : SWITCH TO A DRESS SHIRT 14:20 : ADD A POCKET-SQUARE 17:18 : STAY AWAY FROM (CONTRASTING) BELTS 20:00: JUMP INTO YOUR FIRST SUIT 22:48 : ENJOY NECKWEAR 27:15 : TRY ON THE PATTERNED SUIT 29:15 : LEARN HOW TO MIX PATTERNS 32:22 : DOUBLE BREASTED OR THREE PIECE ? 4’44 : 2 - TRY CLASSIC TROUSERSSartorial Emergencies! How to react to small sartorial accidents.SARTORIAL TALKS2021-07-31 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya share their long experience on how to deal with small sartorial accidents (which usually happen at the worst moment), like loosing buttons, dealing with a sudden stain or having a wrinkled shirt.
00:00 : Introduction 02:48 : How to deal with feet blisters 06:30 : How to get rid of wrinkles without an iron 08:45 : How to deal with a sudden stain 14:30 : How to deal with clashing socks 18:45 : How to put your shoes on without a shoehorn 20:13 : How to attend a black tie event when you don't have semi-formal attire 24:42 : How to be ready in case you lose your luggage 31:25 : How to react when your trousers rip 34:28 : What you can do when you loose a button (victiquecufflinks.co.uk/product/the-button-button)9 Accessories every Gentleman should own!SARTORIAL TALKS2021-07-20 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya present 9 accessories that can prove to be extremely useful if you want to remain impeccable in all kind of situations (like for example when you loose a shirt button 5 minutes before an important meeting or when you need to give a quick fresh shine to your shoes). You'll soon discover that you'll use these accessories more often than you think.
00:00 : Introduction 01:15 : The YouTube Silver Creator Award 02:10 : The new private podcast series for the members of our Patreon page 03:54 : The Button Button : victiquecufflinks.co.uk/product/the-button-button 08:30 : The Silk Tray : calabrese1924.com 10:22 : The Eyeglass Case Cover / Pocket Square : calabrese1924.com 13:40 : The Collar Stays 15:40 : The Travel Shoehorn 17:15 : The Travel Briefcase 18:50 : Hugo's City Briefcase : http://www.altan-bottier.com/en/produit/marco-24h-briefcase-blak 19:30 : The Suit Bag 22:00 : The Travel shoetrees 23:56 : The SAPHIR shoe care products : saphir.com/product/lotionOur Selection of SneakersSARTORIAL TALKS2021-07-10 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo speaks, for the first time since the inception of the channel, about sneakers (also known as trainers or tennis shoes depending on the country and the models). He presents his (highly subjective) favourite sneakers' selection and explains why comfort and elegance are not always a dichotomy in our modern world.
13:35 : THE SANDAL Brands featured : 14:13 : Church's (church-footwear.com/fr/fr/men/style/sandals.html)What is your favorite style ? The importance of the shoulderSARTORIAL TALKS2021-06-07 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet explains the importance of the shoulder construction in the overall style of your jackets and suits. From the strong Parisian shoulder to the ultra soft Neapolitan shoulder, he invites you on another journey into the mesmerising world of bespoke tailoring with Maestros like Lorenzo Cifonelli, Gaetano Aloisio, Nunzio Pirozzi and Luigi Dalcuore.Maison Bonnet: Iconic Bespoke EyewearSARTORIAL TALKS2021-05-05 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, we have the honor to welcome Franck and Steven Bonnet of Maison Bonnet, one of the most respected and acclaimed bespoke spectacle makers in the world.
The Bonnet family has created and crafted by hand, since more than 60 years, frames for personalities like Yves St Laurent, Le Corbusier, Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Jacques Chirac, François Mitterand, Maria Callas, Mr Pei or Aristote Onassis (among many others).
In their atelier in Bourgogne France, the Bonnet family is one of the last companies in the world to craft tortoise shell frames (with a stock of turtle shells acquired before the convention of Washington in 1974 which forbid the commerce and importation of turtle shells to protect the species): an extremely sophisticated and demanding art mastered by only a handful of artisans on the planet.
Since 12 years, Maison Bonnet decided to allow more customers to have access to their extraordinary bespoke experience by working with new materials like buffalo horn or cotton acetate (an organic and bio degradable plastic).
A one-of-a-kind artisanal company and a passionate family of craftsmen who recently opened a workshop in London-Mayfair to serve an ever-growing clientele of discerning ladies and gentlemen.
Maison Bonnet Instagram: instagram.com/maisonbonnetWhich Hat for you ?SARTORIAL TALKS2021-04-17 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya Glyn talks about one of the most spectacular yet very overlooked element of style: the hat. She describes the main kinds of hats you can wear in different seasons and occasions:
02:49 The Homburg 03:38 The Panama 04:45 The Pork Pie Hat 05:48 The Boater Hat 06:26 The Fedora 08:00 The Top Hat 08:53 The Bowler Hat 10:00 The Trilby 11:06 The Stetson (Cow -Boy Hat) 12:14 : The Cordobes (Spanish Hat) 12:47 How to style your hat
Give the hat a chance!Why are Suit Pockets so Important?SARTORIAL TALKS2021-04-02 | Hugo continues his journey into all the details of suit coats and jackets that makes a real difference in terms of style. In this new episode of Sartorial Talks he focuses solely on pockets (placement, shape, function). An element of style which is much more important than you can imagine.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Luigi Dalcuore who left us last month because of this difficult virus. Rest in peace Gigi, we will never forget you.
To support the show, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksA Talk with Pierre Corthay, Shoemaker ExtraordinaireSARTORIAL TALKS2021-03-23 | In this exceptional episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Pierre Corthay, one of the most acclaimed shoemakers in the world and a man who has been awarded the title of "Master of Arts" by the French government (the highest distinction granted to an artisan in France similar to the "living treasures" in Japan).
During this rare and in-depth discussion, you will discover the incredible path of a young man, who started in 1984 as an apprentice in the French League of Craftsmen "Les Compagnons du Devoir", who then won his stripes at John Lobb Paris and Berluti before spreading his own wings by buying an obscure small bespoke shoemaking workshop in Paris near Place Vendôme at the beginning of the 1990's.
Pierre’s solo beginnings are far from uncomplicated, especially in the early years. But things change in 1992, when world famous fashion columnist Suzy Menkes steps through the door of Pierre’s tiny workshop and becomes enamored with Corthay's shoes. A few days later she publishes in the Herald Tribune, an article about a young, obscure Parisian shoemaker unknown to the general public. Moments later, the telephone of the Rue Volney workshop starts to ring, and not long after, the Sultan of Brunei places an order for 140 pairs of bespoke shoes! At the same time, the iconic Parisian House of Lanvin signs Corthay for all its bespoke orders, turning his story into fairytale material.
This is the true story of an artisan who has inspired a whole generation of young shoemakers and who has been a driving force behind the renewed interest of many gentlemen for quality shoes and for traditional craftsmanship.All About SocksSARTORIAL TALKS2021-03-12 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya talks about the different types and designs of socks, one of the most underrated wardrobe accessories in classic style.
If you are interested in socks :
- please don't miss the best e-shop in the world for luxury socks: Mes Chaussettes Rouges in Paris (meschaussettesrouges.com/en)
- please visit this Instagram page: instagram.com/thatguysshoesThe Double Breasted Suit: Know your Suits Series (Part 2)SARTORIAL TALKS2021-02-24 | In this series of episodes, Hugo takes you on a guided tour of the main styles of suits and jackets for gentlemen. In this second episode he focuses on the double-breasted suit, and explains how to progress step by step on the "Sartorial Ladder", from conservative styles to more daring ones.
To support the show, please visit our Patreon page: Patreon.com/sartorialtalksThe Single Breasted Suit: Know your Suits Series (Part 1)SARTORIAL TALKS2021-02-10 | In this new series of episodes, Hugo will take you on a guided tour of the main styles of suits and jackets for gentlemen. In this first episode he focuses on the single-breasted suit, and explains how to progress step by step on the "Sartorial Ladder", from conservative styles to more daring suits.
Cifonelli bespoke Paris: cifonelli.com Enzo Custom USA: enzocustom.com NH Sartoria Milano: http://www.nhsartoria.itHow to Pair Jeans with Jackets (Smart Casual Style)SARTORIAL TALKS2021-01-29 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo shares his views on how to successfully pair Jeans with Jackets and reach Casual Elegance.
If you want to support the show and have access to additional content, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksPairing Shoes with SuitsSARTORIAL TALKS2021-01-21 | In this video, Hugo is sharing his (long) experience on how to pair your shoes with your suits (which is probably one of the most often asked questions on this channel).
For this purpose he takes advantage of the collaboration Sartorial Talks and Parisian Gentleman launched a few days ago with the famous shoemaker TLB Mallorca and shows how to pair 5 magnificent Spectator Oxfords shoes with 5 bespoke suits.
12:24 : How to pair dark brown shoes with your suits. 15:33 : How to pair dark brown shoes (featuring a stronger patina with "Museum" leather) with your suits. 16:40 : How to pair navy blue shoes with suits (or casual chic outfits). 18:05 : How to pair black shoes with suits. 20:08 : How to pair gold brown shoes with suits (or mismatched outfits).
The price of these high-end shoes are €475 if you live outside the EEC (shoetrees and shipping included) and €575 if you live in the EEC. Please note that each model is available in FOUR widths : E,F,G and H (F being the regular width).
If you have any doubt about your size and/or your width, don't hesitate to drop an email to Toni at info@tlbmallorca.com or to Hugo at hugo@parisiangentleman.fr
Cheers! Hugo & SonyaTips for Better Social Skills (How to have Great Conversations part 2)SARTORIAL TALKS2021-01-14 | Are we able to revive the lost arts of conversation and debate ?
In these troubled times, this may sound like an unimportant question, but it is a crucial one. In this episode Hugo and Sonya Glyn discuss the incredible potential power of listening and debating, but in a civilised manner: A way of interacting the world and the media seem to have forgotten these days...
2:50 : Know when NOT to speak 2:58 : No dismissive answers 3:20 : Don't be self-righteous 3:33 : Leave arguing to debates 20:13 : Do be selective 23:00 : Do keep your commitments 25:37 : Do be mindful of your audience 27:02 : Do practice omission 28:12 : Learn to say NO firmly 29:18 : Let your opinion change 33:12 : Don't be pretentious 36:30 : Do practice genuine humility
How will the style industry survive this sanitary and economic crisis? Will we change the way we buy sartorial items? Will the online business become more powerful than the traditional retail? Is it possible to buy suits, shirts and shoes online without the risk of choosing the wrong size? Will we buy less but better quality and more sustainable garments ? Is it the beginning of the end of "fast-fashion"?
Please join us in this discussion by commenting and sharing your point of view in the comment section below.
If you want to support the show, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalksBONUS: Support Sartorial Talks with PatreonSARTORIAL TALKS2020-12-29 | If you want to support the show and to have access to additional sartorial content (12 talk-shows), please visit our Patreon page and subscribe: patreon.com/sartorialtalks
In this short "Bonus" episode produced by Patreon, Hugo, Sonya and Greg explain how a small personal blog (Parisian Gentleman) became, over the years, a bona fide sartorial media with a blog, two YouTube channels, one podcast channel, three books (in two languages) and an ever-growing international community of sartorial cognoscenti on social media.
Hugo explains how the Patreon page helped the PG team to finance its development, to improve its production frequency and to invest in broadcast quality Audio/Video equipment at home.
He also share his thoughts about the current creative system and why the Patreon revolution - which allows a creator to be financially supported by his followers - may represent a great opportunity for artists and creators, especially during these unprecedented times.How to improve your Image: a good sartorial education can (really) change your lifeSARTORIAL TALKS2020-12-26 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya show how improving your own image and style can have a huge impact on both your professional and your personal life.
A common perception is that you must put a lot of thought and effort into displaying style in the way you dress and present yourself to others. It's certainly one of the most overused words other than chic and fashion, within the realm of how we dress.
In this episode, Sonya and Hugo discuss two techniques to try to develop your own style, beginning with a method called heuristics, and ending with a revelation specific to finding your style by E.B. White (discussed in his 1959 enlarged and revised work by William Strunk, Jr. in his dissertation, “The Elements of Style” from 1918).
Read the full article on the Parisian Gentleman's blog here: parisiangentleman.com/blog/that-word-called-styleThe Perfume Corner #2: A Beginners Guide to PerfumerySARTORIAL TALKS2020-12-05 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Greg Jacomet presents the 7 most important olfactory families in perfumery. He also explains the famous olfactory pyramid and a few other fundamental concepts to know if you want to understand more about perfumes and how they are crafted. An exciting journey into the mesmerising world of modern perfumery.
To support the show and to have access to additional content please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/sartorialtalks13 Easy Style Hacks youll use more than you think!SARTORIAL TALKS2020-11-18 | In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya shares 13 hacks you can use in case of wardrobe emergency. Based on real life experience.
00:54 : How to iron a shirt without an iron 2:06 : How to replace a missing button, with no time to sew 3:26 : What to do when there's a stain on your shirt 4:52 : How to go casual in a few easy steps 6:29 : How to easily fix a hem that came loose 7:45 : How to deal with a suit that is pilling 8:56 : How to tie your shoes so they don't come untied. 10:12 : A fast way to care for your leather goods 11:30 : What to do when your shoes are slightly too small 12:40 : How to deal with blisters on your feet 13:45 : How to deal with a tie that's unevenly tied 14:15 : How to deal with dirty finger nails 15:40 : What to do when your trousers are too large