Video: 1993 Ralph Lauren Interview with Charlie Rose

Ralph Lauren is famous for being media shy, and it is rare for him to give interviews. This interview from 1993 is a fascinating insight into the iconic designer’s brand and influences; well worth a watch.

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How to Manage Your Wardrobe When You’re Losing Weight

Managing your wardrobe when losing weight is a juggler’s game; if you are in the game for a long time and dropping several sizes, it can quickly become expensive. Things may stay in your wardrobe only a matter of weeks or months before they become ill-fitting. So, how do you manage it?

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Commissioning my First Suit

After contemplating the thought for some time – and saving up – I have finally commissioned my first tailor-made suit. In this post I will share my experience in the first step of the process with Knightsman and a few thoughts on stepping into the world of custom suits.

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Video: The Astonishing Story of Harris Tweed

Today I want to share a great documentary I have watched recently. It is produced by Sartorial Talks (the YouTube channel of the Parisian Gentleman blog). The channel consistently delivers engaging, high quality content and I thoroughly enjoyed this piece in particular; full of insights, history and elegant charm.

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Video: It’s OK To Feel Good About Your Appearance

I came across a YouTube video recently where the guys from Netflix’s Queer Eye gave a makeover to the husband of a People magazine writer, and it really drove home an important point. The recipient of the makeover was a handsome man, who had absolutely no thought of himself that way. He was a man who had no self-confidence when it came to his appearance, even though he could – and should.

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