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I posted this on Instagram this morning. It was the model for the "Windsor Tweed" we produced years ago. (One of my faves.)

This photo is not only a model for its superb cloth and tailoring but by the perfect expression of masculine "elegance" it embodies. This brand of simple, harmonious and effortless style is nowhere to be found on our Style Blogosphere. There are literally thousands of bloggers trying to make their mark in a very crowded market, and not one of them knows how to do this!

From the undimpled knot of the 4 in hand, to the brilliant (for its lack of brilliance) tone on tone of shirt, tie, to the shirt collar's perfect dimensions (you knew I would mention it, right?)

Study this image, then try to cleanse your roughed up sensibilities, torn by so many tawdry images daily, and drink it in.

Ageing-Duke-of-Windsor-with-buttoned-jacket-large-shirt-collar-and-without-tie-dimple by The London Lounge, on Flickr

And nice, relaxed (un-modern) checks.

This suit is in a Sutherland district check, given to the Duke by the Sutherland family.

Here are some additional high-resolution photographs from my site, all from 1967 except for the final one taken at rim of the Grand Canyon at Bright Angel Lodge, which is from 1959:











Note the crescent out hip pockets, among other details...and I swear that he is wearing the same madder tie in both the 1967 photos and the 1959 photo.

Vox

Thanks for these. The suit looks great.

For all the blah blah one hears advising smaller sized men to avoid large checks or designs in general, Windsor, all five foot two of him in high heels looks pretty chic to me.

Cheers

I agree with you %100, Michael. What a tweed. Grand but quiet.
Looks luke an old John G. Hardy.

alden wrote:Vox

Thanks for these. The suit looks great.

For all the blah blah one hears advising smaller sized men to avoid large checks or designs in general, Windsor, all five foot two of him in high heels looks pretty chic to me.

Cheers

I think he was short enough to make those large checks.

Which suggests a modest 15% correction on the original style when adapting for today's purchaser.

You can see that the pockets on his jacket are actually getting some use, looking at the warping of the pocket.
I like that 'worn in' look.

Yes yes. And the fit of the collar and the spacing of the sleeve buttons. The ease of the pant. So much going on.

I agree with you %100, Michael. What a tweed. Grand but quiet.

Frank, he had a great benchmade tailor, someone who works the way you still do. And that makes a huge difference. That tweed made up in MTM would be a mess.

There are three ingredients to every great masculine look: highest quality fabrics and prime materials, cut and sewn by a real craftsman, and worn well by an elegant man.

Let me repeat for clarity:

1. The Cloth. Highest quality fabrics and prime materials.

2. The Tailor. Great benchmade tailoring.

3. The Man. Worn well by someone who knows what they are doing.

If any one of these three are missing, the Soufflé au Grand Marnier turns into a burning flat Michelin tire!

Vox Sartoria is an example of a man who consistently gets these three elements aligned. He selects from among the finest materials, employs great tailors and wears his clothes with the spontaneous ease that defines elegance.

Cheers

Also, coat and pant plaid matching.
Takes much cloth and skill.

Frank, great minds think alike.

Michael, I attribute what little ease that I have to a steady and medicinal dose of cocktails.

No break on the trous... looks great

Michael, I attribute what little ease that I have to a steady and medicinal dose of cocktails.

Now there is a great style tip worth following.

I essentially do the same but prefer recreational bubbles to the hard stuff.

Cheers Vox

IMG_0844 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

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