mostexerent:

Feeling average, hence the faceless expression.

Notes: Suit & Shirt - P Johnson for GW, Knit Tie - E. Zegna, Lapel Flower - Strassburgo Tokyo, PS - Herringbone, Shoes - Edward Green “Dover” for Leather Soul, Bag - Ettinger for The Armoury

* Trivia:

1. I like to have my suits made so that I can wear them separately, & the patch pockets lends this flexibility
2. Patch pockets come in all shapes & IMO Patrick has one of the most sensual pockets that have a certain allure that is not apparent at first.
3. Also note that the hip patch pockets are curved downwards to the front so as to enable the placement of hands & when sitting down less chances of anything spilling out.
4. Pattern matching is also important to not break the flow of lines, to be shaped to the wearer & especially in patterned cloth such as this “gun-check” from Loro Piana which is more complex than a Prince-of-Wales check.
5. All my suits are 1/2 lined as I prefer to layer up if need be or as recently displayed, sweater as scarf around the shoulder
6. The “Dover” is considered the quintessential show from Ed Green, down to the blind pig’s bristle ghost toe stitch & the 606 last (not too round & not too sharp). Can be dressed down with RAW denim & dressed up in a pinch - the ideal travel shoe.
7. & I’m sure there are some rules broken in this, but at the end of the day it is also about balance & harmony & what feels right on the day..