1) Running shoes 2) Dumbbells No matter what products you buy, you can't hide your physique forever. Stay in shape.

@leepuihin

5 жыл бұрын

d2touge why do you need expensive dumbells

@philipbenham963

5 жыл бұрын

well stated!

@SameerAhmed-wf1bx

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Alex they don’t necessarily have to be expensive but a quality pair of adjustable dumbbells will last you for years and since they’re adjustable you won’t have to buy separate pound increments either

@hughtubecube

5 жыл бұрын

Have I ever seen as less relevant comment? Who has claimed expensive clothes make you look fitter?

@bluewker

5 жыл бұрын

Good running shoes. Nordstrom rack is great for discounted asics, Brooks, Saucony and Mizuno. If you must go nike, epic reacts or Pegasus or zoom flys are the only ones worth putting miles in

Watching these videos always feels like some kind of awakening to me - because most people I know would not even spend 300 euros to buy a suit. In Finland where I live, many men just buy the cheapest suit they can find, and even 100 to 200 euros feels expensive for them. They only wear a suit when they absolutely have to, and that is maybe 1-2 times a year, or not even every year . When they talk about wearing a suit, it's like they are talking about some kind of terrible tragedy. That has always been something I can't relate to, and I'm often frustrated with the fact that it's very hard to dress sharp here without grabbing too much attention. In the office where I work, people just wear cheap jeans and hoodies, for example. It's just a part of our culture that you must be humble and unnoticeable, many people still find it strange when men care about their looks. There was recently a survey about the places where men do their shopping in my country - and the result was that the most common place to buy clothes is a hypermarket. Men just grab something cheap to wear, as fast as possible, when shopping their groceries. That's just sad.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Well, you've found your tribe here, Ville. Glad to have you and thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment.

@villevester451

5 жыл бұрын

I just had to let it out, now I'll feel a bit lighter for a moment :) Thanks for your content, it is always top quality and I've had so many wonderful ideas from your videos. You really have a remarkable eye for combining colours and building tasteful outfits.

@arnoldduran4953

5 жыл бұрын

There is a young KZreadr - username ReportofTheWeek, he does fast food reviews. He ALWAYS wheres a suit -vintage suits that fit really large for him, but he loves the way they look. Very inexpensive ones too. But the reason i bring him up is because he said in a video the reason he always wears a suit is because he like the way he looks, and doesnt care(anymore at least) that he looks out of place.His point from my perspective was to dress in a way that makes you proud of yourself.

@om3973

5 жыл бұрын

VILLIE I wish I lived where you lived in Finland I dont wear super expensive suits cuz I caint afford umm if if I could I'd probley only own one but I buy nice cloths not from super market but hear in usa if working in corporate high end place law firm and such they expect you to have expensive stuff and be dressed up so would be nice if I could wear my nice casual cloths to work

@Bear00410

5 жыл бұрын

Ville Vester torille.

Love the video. One I would add is “airline travel luggage”. For years I purchased cheap or mid tier carry-on bags and since I fly every 2 weeks for business I’d go through 2-3 suitcases a year. Wheels break, handles stop working, etc. I bought a Rimowa Topas Stealth in carry-on size and it has lasted me 2 years already (knock on wood). Worth every penny

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Agree on Rimowa. I have two cases by them--an aluminum Topas and black salsa carry on. I look forward to every new dent!

@campkira

5 жыл бұрын

Rimowa is a good bag. But it would be target for thief and TSA just love to open it up. There are alot of choice in term of carry on.

I have a pair of Levi jeans from Target. Cost $30. Had them for 10 years. No holes or wear spots.

@hespokestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. That's great. My Levi's also have lasted quite a while.

@carbonado2432

4 жыл бұрын

I can wear through my stretchy jeans in 3 months

@Lee-ss5nv

4 жыл бұрын

Also, who tf buys $40 jeans and then replaces them yearly. I don’t know one fucking person

@phillipmoodie9071

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lee-ss5nv Perhaps you should get out more. In Australia, with the arrival of major international clothing shops and greatly reduced cost of every day wear, such as jeans and chinos, I think that a lot of men now replace their jeans within the year. I travel mostly by public transport and I rarely see anyone wearing jeans that show any signs of wear. Phil.

meanwhile me sitting in a $20 pair of jeans that look good after 6 years XD

@edvas625

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@jp4431

4 жыл бұрын

Meh, I'll just keep my Uniqlo selvedge jeans using Kaihara denim, one of the big 3 Japanese denim mills. Also, who the hell wears through a pair of jeans every year? I still have my American Eagle jeans from 15 year ago that still look decent (aside from the style that's no longer in fashion)

@_1Brick1_

4 жыл бұрын

Same. I’m never spending that much on jeans

@Bigwave2003

4 жыл бұрын

That's what you think.

@danielsevell5732

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I have used the same pair of £20 jeans from Next (UK) and they look new... it is more about the product at its price range.

Swiss army knife, best 70 usd I spent. All the tools are there when you need it, and the quality of the stainless steel is amazing. Has not rusted in 7 years I had it

@Darkness251

5 жыл бұрын

indeed - have it on me almost every day

Dressing well is a form of good manners ~ Tom Ford. I think ppl should complain less abt things they can control, u want to dress better, better watches, better cars? with all do respect Hustle!! Achieve the position or financial freedom u wanted n stop criticizing ppl with good taste or saying luxury goods r waste of money. I went from Gshock to Omega in years n the costs are Blood Sweat n Tears n damn proud of it, still love my Gshock that went through with me during university but I'm going for a rolex next🤜🤛keep grinding people❤

Just came across your channel and you’ve got me hooked. I watch a lot of different men’s style channels and you definitely stand out. You are very genuine and it shows. Keep up the great content, I know it won’t take long before your channel blows up!

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Appreciate the very kind words and the support!

Solid recommendations, some I would recommend along the same lines: 1) Pocket knife (ZT, Benchmade, CRK) 2) Lighter (Douglass) 3) Leather Jacket (Schott, Flat Head) 4) Swiss watches (Hamilton, Omega, Rolex etc) 5) A good anti-aliasing filter on your camera ;)

@chuckbuckbobuck

4 жыл бұрын

Patek-Philipe &;my favorite Swiss brand Ulysses-Nardin!

@zhengyongtan6316

4 жыл бұрын

Grand Seiko beats all.

@nicholasjones3554

3 жыл бұрын

I think your jab went mostly under the radar. Very well played.

@harpomianre6228

3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Douglas. I carry a 2 flame Xikar. I will check Douglas out. I am lower tier for watches. Oris, Alpina, Seiko, and Hamilton.

One of my favorite denim brands is Naked and Famous out of Montreal Canada. They buy premium Japanese denim, but sew the jeans in Canada to provide a slightly more affordable Japanese selvedge denim jean at under $200. Also, they have all sorts of crazy denim blends include kevlar, steel, very heavy weights (32oz), as well as interesting collaborations. I think I now own 5 pairs, but I really appreciate each one, and since I work in a more casual environment, I get to wear jeans daily.

I'm subscribing for a number of reasons like the kind of gentleman you are, your honest opinions, graphics of the show, your research on the topic, overall look and feel of your video and of course your logo.

Brian, another great video! Looking forward to the next video on your made to measure recommendations! Keep up the good work!

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rene! In that department, I think the next video will be giving some honest thoughts on Suitsupply.

I love having something that no one has YET! Theirs nothing wrong with being unique, and a cut above from having something that no one has YET! This channel is the shit! So happy I found it!

Your content is always so informative....thanks for your knowledge!!

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You're very welcome.

G Eazy is that you?!

Saphir shoe Polish is fabulous. Seems expensive at first but it lasts forever and the quality is unbeatable.

Totally agree on MTM suits and Frank Clegg. I don't think people realize that going MTM adds a slight cost but results in a much better fit than off the rack. As for Frank Clegg, I love the quality leather, the fact that it's made in Mass, and that it isn't covered in logos that draw attention to their products (see Louis Vuitton or Coach). As for shoes, I've been extremely happy with Magnanni. Extremely good quality at a reasonable price point for good dress shoes. Good video, Brian!

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the comment, Chad. Cheers.

A great tailor is worth every penny. Hard to find one esp slim guys but when you do, bond and develop a long term relationship. 10x return

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

shahtel agreed

@Roman-vh1rr

4 жыл бұрын

10x return for who? Tailor?

@Rocknium1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Roman-vh1rr On price and quality on the long term.

I dislike the word ‘luxury’. I prefer quality.

@nursen2106

5 жыл бұрын

isn't the problem, that quality is hard to get? so quality is luxury and what is sold on a price scale that is luxury by definition going by the average income? I think a major problem of today is, that often even those, who would like to produce solid quality items, have problems to get the material they would need to produce them. and in case, they can get them, they would have to order in higher quantities, to have a fair share in the profits. because, you cannot go too high with the prices anyway - unless you have a unique style and local customers!?

@heric_

5 жыл бұрын

The problem is that those 2 words are NOT always synonyms.

@Seurnn

5 жыл бұрын

Ooo semantics ~+~**+

@diegoalonsomardiagaochoa1374

5 жыл бұрын

Not always luxury is equal to quality for example in some luxury cars and wear.

@brandonescobar4146

5 жыл бұрын

diego mardiaga i agree. many luxury brands are to expensive but the quality is poor the only things they buy is only the brand name.

I really enjoed this video and couldn't agree more. You get what you pay for. I have had my Goyard card holder for over a year and it still looks brand new. Also I just ordered my first Frank Clegg item. Thanks for the great content and you have really been killing it lately. Great work!

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, as always, Nathan! What did you happen to order from Frank Clegg? More to come!

@nathanclyne9125

5 жыл бұрын

He Spoke Style I just ordered a shrunken bison wallet but I’m sure it will be the first of many. Needed something bigger than my card holder. I checked out the Belgian Mr Casual shoes and they look awesome. Can you do a styling video with the pairs you have?

@curlyhairdudeify

Жыл бұрын

Me with my $10 dollar Chinese slim wallet made from machined aluminum, and black carbon fiber.

A good pair of English Goodyear welted shoes from Loake , Cheaney or Crocket & Jones. Looked after properly they will last 10+ years. Plus good Cedar shoe trees.

@King_Harrold

3 жыл бұрын

I wear Loake and Cheaney. Would love C&J, hopefully soon.

Thank you for putting this video together! Frank Clegg is my grail bag!- Cheers!

How beautifully you projected your views about each and every product, amazing keep it up. Love from india

In The Netherlands: Suitsupply entry level suit (S110's) = 279€ + Tailor is around 60€. No idea why tailoring is so expensive in America but for my body type this is a much better deal. Very high quality video btw.

@nursen2106

5 жыл бұрын

as long as you find a suit (jacket) that fits in the shoulders, the tailoring shouldn't cost that much. arms and trousers length - about 60€. I would say, this is what you would pay in a regular tailor shop in Vienna too. in case there is more to do round the shoulders, the length of the jacket might be a problem etc. then it does make a huge difference. and paying about 100-150,- for that kind of tailoring for a suit on about 250-300,- that usually doesn't look proper too long - esp. when worn regularly. that is just too much money for tailoring . you probably are lucky considering shoulders back and size etc. my partner doesn't wear that often suits, but if he would want to avoid too much tailoring, he would have to buy Italian brands or much better, directly in Italy. his size fits more to Italians. then only minor changes are needed.

@nursen2106

5 жыл бұрын

PS: As far as I know, in the US it does not only depend on the state and city you live in and what kind of tailors you can find in your surrounding, it also depends on, which one of the existing ones you prefer or dear to go to. there are some districts with either immigrants or US citizens, with migration in their family history, that offer the job to fair prices. but some either don't trust them, because they fear, they would not treat you as a valued customer, as you don't pay that much anyway, or they just feel a barrier to go to them. where I live (Vienna/Austria) some male friends tell me, they love to go to the Turkish tailor shops and even barber shops. they find, they do the job just as well to a much better price. others fear to get standardized service and don't see, that they can explain themselves, the service they came for etc. I think, there are shops with different price ranges everywhere. maybe one still just considers a higher price range as accessible.((Vienna: shorten trousers: 10,- (seen in a tailor shop and also that price seen in a store charged for the same service) 15,- and once I even saw the same service for 30,-. the last tailor did look exclusive I must add))

@blatzphemy

5 жыл бұрын

More variety in body shapes

@youngsuit

5 жыл бұрын

Suit Supply is based in the Netherlands so that probably helpa

@youngsuit

5 жыл бұрын

Helps*

Your skin does look amazing. I'm definitely going to invest in Aesop products.

Agreed with buy quality and you don't need quantity. Case and point, I started buying years ago small amounts of snap-on tools. Awesome quality, makes you love working on any project with them.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Appreciate you chiming in.

I miss you talking about sunglasses and watches I love this channel .. it talks about what I like and it is the only youtube channel that has subtitles in Spanish greetings from Ecuador

I love my RRL! Got them for $50 on Ebay. Selvedge denim in the $100-200 that I like a lot is Gustin. They use fabrics from all over the world. Great value

In day and age where inexpensive is synonymous with good, you have an uphill battle with most. For those of us who are 'aware', your video is very welcome.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Paul. Thanks for the comment.

Great video, Brian! I really need to check out Aesop.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, guys! Do it!

I love my Levi's Jean's. I own several that are at least 10 years old and it looks sharp. I love how over time its faded evenly. And its comfortable.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

JOK Yes. The pair of 511s I wear often in outfit videos are also about 10 years old. Kind of exceptional. I will say that they don’t quite feel the same as a well worn in pair of selvedge though. Thanks for the comment.

@justinboudreau3130

5 жыл бұрын

You can buy Levi’s 501 selvedge jeans.

@campkira

5 жыл бұрын

You can not go wrong with Levi's but new softer one I feel a little too easy wear out.

Thanks for the tip on Frank Clegg!! (y)

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

You got it! Thanks so much for the comment.

Discovered your videos a few weeks ago and have to say you’re one of the best men’s fashion/lifestyle guys on KZread! I’m amazed you don’t have more subscribers. I’m just wondering what you see as good options for MTM suits ~1000? You have some amazing looking suits/evening wear but I’m guessing they were more expensive than that (and some bespoke instead of MTM). Thanks!

Brian, Thanks for the update on the Casio watch. I just purchased it through Amazon for a total of $19.61. Didn't really need the watch but was impressed with your commentary and decided why not.

An interesting insight into lesser known brands. Well done.

Ercoles Bespoke in Brooklyn is one of the best in my experience for custom suits. Made to measure I believe begins at $1500 and Bespoke at $2500.

@evancampbell5575

3 жыл бұрын

You can get a made to measure from nordstrom's for around $1k

One of my favorite channels

I always appreciate your videos, they have absolutely saved me now that I wear suits regularly. That being said I have a principle to not buy expensive jeans. I definitely think it defeats the purpose of jeans, but I digress, to each their own.

Just a few from my list: Kent hair brushes, Dr Harris toothbrushes, Floris fragrance, Clarisonic Mia Men Face Brush, most of the Swiss watches, Seiko watches :)

In terms of MTM/ custom, I've had great luck with Black Lapel (1 dinner suit and 16 suits later) and I just purchased my second Oliver Wicks suit. Black Lapel has been very consistent with its sizing in my experience, and they have a pretty good selection of fabrics and styles. Oliver Wicks has slightly more customization options and some bolder styles, but either is a solid choice.

The jeans look a great fit i love the way your desk is set up

Very interesting thanks mate

Very helpful!!

Aesop - Oi, Oi Oi... 🇦🇺I love this brand. Reminded me that I need to visit them again. Agree with the choices too.

Please do an updated version of this video. Love to see your takes. Thx

I love my Mark Cross, which I believe is the quintessential luxury brand for leather goods. They are expensive, they are worth it. I’ve had my Mark Cross briefcase for over 30 years and it still serve me well.

I typically pay $20 - $40 for my jeans, and I have a bunch of them. I also get my Dockers for less than $25. They last long enough, and I get to switch up a lot. I like to keep my money in the bank.

I would say two the things mentioned for me are the Boutique Colognes for unique fragrance scent and the Frank Clegg for the custom leather bags. I only discovered Frank Clegg briefcase bags and duffle overnight bags last night watching quite a few your vids and where you left a link in description under to the video to Frank’s website. I was in awe at the leather bags and much outside my considered price range. But I’m willing to save and invest in one of each bag liking the leather grain and craftsmanship. So I’m willing to splurge on a elegant briefcase and travel bag. Cologne aside . And thank for the book recommendation about how luxury goods book. Will surely be checking that out.

Over the years, I have had extremely good quality with Oxxford made to measure, and Brioni made to measure. I own bespoke suits from Saville Row, by Gieves and Hawkes, and Joseph. They are like wearing artwork. While expensive, they are values when one thinks I've owned these suits for over two decades, and they look as good as the day I picked them up in London. That makes them more than competitive with department store ready-to-wear. The right bespoke ends up being an heirloom item.

For tech, good chargers and good quality charging cables are a MUST

Thoughts on the brand “Eleventy”? Also 100% agree on Aesop products. I thought $70 on a face serum was expensive but it’s honestly my favorite, the best I’ve had, and honestly lasts a long time.

During late 2000s, a pair of APC new standard costed me between $125 to $150, from their flagship store in Soho. It was THE BEST selvedge entry jean! Would still wear it today, if I hadn’t gained weight :)

Great video. Viberg and Wesco boots. Gitman Vintage shirts. Equus leather belts.

That Leica Q next to you is worth every penny 🙌

I would be interested in the fashion books and magazines you read; enjoyed this video very much!

Totally agree with the denim theme, I own some well tailored mtm denims (which doesn’t need to be mtm) for 200€ which are fantastic. But I have to say that, hate me or love me for that, I made really good experience with the 50€ Hollister denims. Sure the color isn’t the very same after 2 years. But I wear most of them for over 4 years now and they still look good.

A few additions from my experience; Alden boots, Clive Christian cologne, Fallkniven knives, Persol sunglasses, Schott leather jackets.

Great video! Subbed

Outstanding video

I think it’s time for this vid to get a refresh!

Awesome video thx mate

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

You got it, Dan. Thanks for the comment.

Barbour Jackets/ Taylor of Old Bond Street Shave Soap/ Creed Cologne/ Tom Ford Sunglasses/ Alden Boots/ 1960s Mercedes Benz/ Modal bed linens/...TBC.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing list. Agree on all counts!

Sage advice. Just bought a Clegg commuter briefcase; way overdue!

I agree to a point about bespoke tailoring ,however as long as you do your research and you can purchase a good canvased /half canvased suit and have it adjusted by a good tailor and it will look as good as a bespoke suit on most people .Yes bespoke in general is the best way to go if you can afford it i myself saved up many years ago and had a suit made by a well known London tailor and although it is a great suit i can honestly say that my off the peg suit collection looks and fits just as well but each to his own i guess.Great video as usual cheers.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment, as always, Adam.

Great channel!

As a woman, I definitely appreciate a well dressed man in a beautiful suit.

Been loving Aesop haircare products For skin, the Kiehls products are great

RL green bottle was the first eau de toilette I got, still love it too.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

It's a classic for a reason!

@fshsunlimit21

4 жыл бұрын

@@hespokestyle So is the Z-14! Try the original YSL Frosted gray bottle, burgundy top, if you can find it.

Filson Luggage out of Seattle, solid canvas, leather and brass construction, wears well, and retains resale value.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

John Schrader Filson is indeed fantastic. I have a briefcase by them that I love. Have always wanted to get a duffel as well.

Great video! :-) I Would really enjoy a video of your Dyptique Candles! :-)

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

I would add suit supply, Allen Edmonds and Rolex. I have owned several items from each brand for over a decade and still wear them daily

might have to try aesop next when i’m done with my current lineup of khiels.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely recommend it. Khiels is also quite nice.

I love my Mont Blanc Backpack and Santoni or Berluti Shoes. Also Zegna or Giorgio Armani Shirts

This is the second of your videos that I’ve watched. It’s far easier to get quality when you set an extremely high budget. And as I’d noticed from another commenter, the word luxury (vs quality) seems to be the greater focus here. Pretentiousness is not my aim

@hespokestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Mine neither.

I found a pair of selvedged denim jeans worth 790Php which is equivalent to about 15$ on sale in Uniqlo. It was the last one there and it fit me perfectly.

Of course, everybody has his/her favorites. Ludwig Reiter is a family owned company from Vienna, Austria and makes unbelievable shoes, belts, cases, etc. And you can order shoes in sizes 12 1/2, 13, 13 1/2. Prices for Derby shoes are around €700 and a bit more for Chelsea Boots, €200 for belts. Ludwig Reiter products are expensive, but the leather is in my opinion very rich and the money is very well spent. I have 2 suits from Scabal, which is a fabric manufacturer. I am 6’4 and and it is frustrating to look for a suit with a great fabric in my size. I order them made to measure, which for me has a good value. The fabrics are rich, the suits are well made. At the end of the day, spending more than €2’000 for a suit is a lot of money, but I think they are worth it. Thank you Brian for your suggestions, even as I reply very late.

A Vintage omega dress watch - 800 to 2000 dollars. Usually the sea master or constellation models.

@hespokestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Great option.

I bought recently some products from the Tom Ford range and although expensive they do the job well, especially the under eye treatment and the skin revitaliser. The belgians are tempting but I’m still thinking if I can pull them off

Double RL for the win!!

Great video

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Appreciate the comment, as always.

love your videos, and I feel like your ideas and suggestion very honest and genuine, I just wanted to know where do suggest getting a suit from and do you happen to live in houston? just to find out if you know and good tailor or so forth. hope to hear from you soon, thank you!

I got so many books on my list to read but Deluxe sounds real interesting.

Quality shoes. Yes. I agree.

Agree with everything, just need to add a watch

@hespokestyle

4 жыл бұрын

Whole video unto itself!

Love it all. There is something very particular about all of your trousers - they have such a clean straight silhouette, but do so without looking dated or at all baggy. Are these trousers custom, and if so, what do you ask for to get that look?

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John! That's a great video topic. I will add that to the queue. Most of my trousers are custom made. I'll have to get with Cory from MAB to get my exact measurements!

What makes good facial skincare good? I've tried many of the more expensive products and in the end, can't tell a difference using regular soap like Dove and a grocery store moisturizer such a Nivea. Could you please elaborate or possibly a single video on the subject.

The suit. I agree 💯 percent.

Having done both sides of every point, let me offer an alternative view. Uniqlo has selvedge stretch denim that goes for 50-70/pair. If you're going to be okay with 1 colorway of APCs, then the analog would be 1 color of other denim. The uniqlos last 1.5 years for me easily. Custom fragrances - plenty of less popular department store brands exist but I can agree w just buying one expensive one. It's just hard to calibrate your taste when you're new. Custom suit - I own a tailored full canvassed suit. I rarely wear it, and canvas' primary attribute is that it looks good even after tons of wears. Fused suits are fine if you wear your suit 5-10 times a year. Your Fused suit will easily last 30-40 wears and good deals on Fused suits = $160 at Macy's or less when on sale. Spend the extra on tailoring. Leather goods - buy good stuff on sale, but owning 3 similar bags of extremely high quality can get boring. Sometimes lower end stuff is easier to swallow when you wanna get rid of it and replace for a new style. Skincare - aesop is awesome but a lot of Skincare simply comes down to essentials like good diet w omega 3, vitamin e and consistent use of sunscreen. Aesop is a luxury purchase and the real benefit with their products is a great aesthetic look on your bathroom shelf and a nice smell. Shoes... Depends on your work. Get some Goodyear welt stuff for leather shoes you actually wear often. Avoid corrected grain leather. That's all there is to it.

@duybankai

5 жыл бұрын

You are a smart man, what's the point of having these high quality items when you barely use them. Practicality is the key

@Maxx995

5 жыл бұрын

any stretch denim isn't good

@bluewker

5 жыл бұрын

Maxx's World define “good”. You may lack the authenticity of real fades with stretch denim but you can buy stretch in just about any distressed pattern, and solids. You can also try way more fits (super skinny w 5 inch ankle openings is doable) without sacrificing comfort. I used to like selvedge raw but I think most of my friends and I have largely moved on. Comfort is just something not worth sacrificing for 2 years of denim wear.

Watches. A Swiss made mechanical watch with in-house movement from a brand with heritage is definitely a must-have. You will get what you pay for.

This is not something you wear, but something that takes the wear and tear off you. And that is a super quality mattress. I would go with either a Saatva Classic or a Brentwood Oceano because I like pillow tops.

great video! I agree with almost all of the products you mentioned. however, I wouldn't spend the money on cologne since that's not a long lasting product. they would probably last longer than the cheaper colognes but it would never last 3 times longer. For example, the Tom Ford perfumes are very strong and they last long but for the same price you could buy 3 bottles of YSL 'Eau de Parfum' and for the same amount of money invested you have 3x more perfume and it will most likely last as long as the TF perfumes. if you really care about good quality perfumes, go for the oil-based perfumes. they last extremely long on your skin and you only need to apply a small amount every time.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Really appreciate you chiming in.

The dior fragrances from the private Collection are Great

A few random expensive products or brands which I think are worth the money: Apple HomePod, Hermès colognes (Equipage, in particular, elicits compliments), JM Weston Demi-chasse shoes, Icebreaker apparel, Brooks sneakers, Quartz Co. down coats, Zelens skincare, Biologique Recherche P50 skin toner, Biologique Recherche shampoos, IC Berlin eyewear, IQ Air room purifier

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Joel Thorne Nice list! Thanks for sharing!

@slubbergully9231

5 жыл бұрын

I have never tried the P50 - but Biologique Recherche is amazing in my experience.

Ludwig Reiter shoes from Vienna are definitely worth their money, I can also recommend Marvis Toothpaste, the Aesop one is not that good, though the mouthwash is absolutely amazing, if you are looking for really good fragrances (mine last about 12 h) consider Penhaligons or Jo Malone

Best economics are when I find great looking gap jeans on clearance for seven dollars and I wear them all the time. Although they’ve lasted me years even if they looked bad after one year- worth it!

Polo Green Rock´s!

What are your thoughts on Carl Friedrik? I just purchased a Palissy Briefcase , excited to break it in.

Hi, your videos are very informative. Have you done a video on formal woolen pants, colours and prints, that can be worn with variety of formal shirts

Great video as usual Brian. Sadly I was unfamiliar with Frank Clegg, but what a find. I immediately went online and was very impressed with his briefcases. I’m debating between the English in Chestnut or the Birmingham in Navy. I know they are completely different but both would fit my collection. I’m going to head over to the Armoury this week to check them out in person. Keep up the great work.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! So happy to introduce you to the brand. And appreciate the comment very much.

I would recommend trying out independent perfumery especially those made in USA. There's a lot of good work coming out and they tend to be more fairly priced and ethical then the 'masstige' options. One house that I have been impressed by is Hans Hendley, which is made in Brooklyn. My favourite from that house is Bourbon. The other one i like is Bruno Fazzolari (based in San Francisco) although he has a bit of a 70s sensibilities which may not suit everyone's taste. D&S Durga is another option too, i think they just opened a boutique in NYC.

@hespokestyle

5 жыл бұрын

Good recs! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. Have you tried Le Labo?

@gunmetal2445

5 жыл бұрын

He Spoke Style Yes, I’ve tried a few of the popular ones like santal 33 and Noir 29. Too synthetic leaning for my taste and I find it very overpriced now (I think they were cheaper in the past, but could be wrong).