Gentlemen's Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin

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  • After a long wait, Kirby was finally able to get back over to London. So to celebrate, he invited his good friend Tom Chamberlin, editor of The Rake magazine, to join him for a special 'Gentlemen's Day Out In London', doing a selection of their favorite activities. This gave them the perfect chance to catch up, and discuss the current situation for bespoke craftspeople and heritage firms through London.
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    Gentlemen's Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin
    00:00 Introduction
    00:34 Truefitt & Hill
    01:11 A proper wet shave
    13:15 Off to meet Tom
    13:50 Tom Chamberlin
    14:34 London is picking up
    16:55 Arriving on Savile Row
    20:51 Steven Hitchcock
    24:39 Coffee at The Service
    26:03 A quick shine
    29:22 Gaziano & Girling
    44:06 Floris
    45:44 The Perfumery
    1:01:32 Time to leave
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  • @npcunniffe
    @npcunniffe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1488

    Whoever did the filming/camerawork needs applauding! I live in London and they made it look really nice.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  2 ปีที่แล้ว +244

      My cinematographer thanks you kindly, NP!

    • @dwhite3511
      @dwhite3511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Truly a feat!

    • @djdc81
      @djdc81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That's because London is really nice...

    • @npcunniffe
      @npcunniffe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kirbyallison that's so great to hear. Thank you very much. Looking forward to more videos!

    • @mcrmcr1240
      @mcrmcr1240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@djdc81 small parts yes but the rest is 3rd world

  • @Millennial_Mike
    @Millennial_Mike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2250

    I have no desire to partake in the things this channel explores... yet I find myself enveloped in the content... strangely addictive

    • @01menyou
      @01menyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      Yes I feel similarly.
      The world is in chaos, with food and power shortages looking a certainty, and these guys sornter around like they live in a parallel universe.
      Perverse and disgusting personalities, yet addictive to watch.

    • @Dominicanbulk
      @Dominicanbulk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      @@01menyou elaborate on the disgusting personalities…….

    • @PM-jl4zd
      @PM-jl4zd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@01menyou perverse and disgusting personalities - quite an accurate description. Kirby seems nice and genuine as opposed to Tom who just stares through people awkwardly. The guy intense

    • @Deezhan
      @Deezhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      ​@@01menyou You need to get a more positive outlook on life, and some manners. The world has always been in chaos, and probably always will be. The good news is that, overall, the world is and has been constantly improving. For example poverty in the world has been cut in half since year 2000. Rich and good people are constantly doing something to improve the world. And yes, there is much more to do and is being done. But what should we and they do in the mean time? Should we all stop living, be unhappy and miserable because there are "food and power shortages" somewhere else? How will that help them or us? Sartorial life is what they are passionate about, just like someone else is passionate about video games, movies, or playing football. Should Lionel Messi and Ronaldo stop playing fotball and sit at home and cry about food and power shortages instead? If you plan to not be passionate about things until all world's major problems are resolved, you are going to die a very unhappy man.

    • @Mcfreddo
      @Mcfreddo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@01menyou Why are they perverse? He's telling you how to shave and the other guy likes to dress formally. What's the problem?
      Everybody gets to live how they wish in an open society. What's perverse is how other people treat others badly in the world, like is theft of labour by poor wages for work done etc. Slave labour sweat shops and so on.

  • @julian9898
    @julian9898 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    “Im on the verge of tears since I’m positive we wont have a proper table, but we do, and relief washes over me in an awesome wave.”

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Litterally the same vibe.
      Lowkey understand these mfs cus of how relaxing this shit is.

    • @Danstraightedge
      @Danstraightedge ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If you know, you know. 🙂

    • @danbee415
      @danbee415 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That isn't the proper line...

    • @Ken-no5ip
      @Ken-no5ip ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tell the maitre d’ if another stoli comes within a 20 foot radius of this table im burning him alive

    • @billysinge8977
      @billysinge8977 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *way. Love that film with a passion, hilarious.

  • @seabear3072
    @seabear3072 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    Nothing better than watching people who are unabashedly proud of who they are, and are comfortable enough to let us in to their world.
    I commend it wholeheartedly

    • @TheGrmany69
      @TheGrmany69 ปีที่แล้ว

      True. That's why all these edgelord bitches return every now and then.

    • @automaticwriting4220
      @automaticwriting4220 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hahahahhaha

    • @1970rsc
      @1970rsc ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Actually it’s kind of sad that you find entertainment in this kind of ridiculousness.

    • @Dovaclin
      @Dovaclin ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@1970rsc how dare you disparage the order of gentlemen. delete the comment or face further legal consequences

    • @hotfightinghistory9224
      @hotfightinghistory9224 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      hear! hear!

  • @LDacic
    @LDacic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    Kirby is the kind of guy to shave at home before going to get a wet shave at the barber's :D

    • @singleviewer1393
      @singleviewer1393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Nailed it haha

    • @neuuser7071
      @neuuser7071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      It’s only proper

    • @dsahsdouga
      @dsahsdouga ปีที่แล้ว

      Kirby is the type of person to wear a bespoke buttplug all day, then come home and sniff it for cca 45 mins.

    • @joelbashore5658
      @joelbashore5658 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Eyerolling HARD everytime I see a video by this fop.

    • @maxbryson9419
      @maxbryson9419 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@joelbashore5658 then why do you watch his videos? 😂

  • @Sunburn52
    @Sunburn52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1063

    This is just wonderful. I feel like I'm watching a really immersive movie set in London with genuinely interesting characters, except there's no plot... everyone's just having a nice time.

    • @zgpm7031
      @zgpm7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Bro, I’ve lived in west London my entire life. London is not like this in reality.

    • @Sunburn52
      @Sunburn52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@zgpm7031 Well yeah, not all of it. But wherever these blokes went is.

    • @FerrariValter
      @FerrariValter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      British Seinfeld, but without Cosmo Kramer equivalent

    • @calorgassing205
      @calorgassing205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You do know London is not like this

    • @ewan3631
      @ewan3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sunburn52 you know nothing about london do you?

  • @edenlunareclipse8446
    @edenlunareclipse8446 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    the unbridled dandyism of this channel never ceases to amaze me. its just complete, earnest, unironic dandyism.

    • @mjsoup29
      @mjsoup29 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Unironic dandyism! A wonderful phrase!

    • @shotty1673
      @shotty1673 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Npc

    • @davydawgdawg
      @davydawgdawg ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@shotty1673 dandyism is like when an npc is the main character

    • @No-bi3pb
      @No-bi3pb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh my dear, exquisite statement! Bravo! Bravo!

    • @lordcharfield4529
      @lordcharfield4529 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davydawgdawg lol😂

  • @Howiedewitt123
    @Howiedewitt123 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Kirby is a great Anglophile, he adores many things British and appreciates the authenticity. Thank you, you are a great gentleman I must say.

    • @farmersjt
      @farmersjt ปีที่แล้ว

      You should have some lithium or maybe a Diet Coke.

    • @steveowen7475
      @steveowen7475 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Kirby don't get stranded in a lift with him pretentiousness in all its glory

    • @steveowen7475
      @steveowen7475 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Harry Enfield would have a field day with these guys......he would see them coming for sure

    • @vantheman1238
      @vantheman1238 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He clearly hasn’t been to Slough

    • @vitamins-and-iron
      @vitamins-and-iron 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i say keep him out

  • @RossBossly
    @RossBossly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2370

    I have watched dozen of Kirby's videos and I still can not tell if he is serious or if this is satire.

    • @iansoutryer3189
      @iansoutryer3189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      Serious.

    • @ruderente7347
      @ruderente7347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +688

      satire
      (but he doesn't know it)

    • @Archergod
      @Archergod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +650

      Apparently walking around dressed like Willy Wonker is his idea of a well-dressed gentleman.

    • @BlindSideNZ
      @BlindSideNZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +256

      Spittin facts yo, this guy reminds me of Review Bruh mixed with Schmidt from New Girl.

    • @iansoutryer3189
      @iansoutryer3189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +264

      @@BlindSideNZ As I don't know either and you are beginning with 'spittin facts yo', I suppose I don't have to know. Are you sure this channel isn't too mature for you?

  • @bobjeoffry8998
    @bobjeoffry8998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    Having enjoyed this video start to finish I was saddened to see so many people in the comments section roasting Kirby. All I see is a person pursuing what they love, keep up the content!

    • @jameshunt4306
      @jameshunt4306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😏Roasting or do you mean spit roasting

    • @jamesdenvir6276
      @jamesdenvir6276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yip I agree,can't stop the haters ,kirbys the man keep rocking your shit!!!

    • @joseph_soseph9611
      @joseph_soseph9611 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I'm really confused as to what makes these people so angry. It's almost like they envy his passion. They should just seek their own thing to be passionate about instead of trying to put others down. Also why would such an extremely rich guy like kirby even care what they say in the first place

    • @DudeTotally1000
      @DudeTotally1000 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@joseph_soseph9611 For some reason people love to hate on other people's happiness, most likely because they're unhappy themselves.

    • @KingJC.
      @KingJC. ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Jesus loves you❤.

  • @rgfromkl3594
    @rgfromkl3594 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Have to say that Tom bloke looked proper classy and gentlemanly without being pretentious!

  • @TheThinkInstitute
    @TheThinkInstitute 2 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Keeping the old ways alive and passing on an appreciation of tradition and quality to the younger generation. Nice.

    • @navydad8916
      @navydad8916 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who the hell wears a suite for fun?

    • @TheThinkInstitute
      @TheThinkInstitute ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@navydad8916 "Because I don't like X, no one should like X."

    • @mdunit2911
      @mdunit2911 ปีที่แล้ว

      Старых колониальных обычаев и соответствующего поведения...

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@navydad8916 you're on the wrong part of the internet buddy.

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@navydad8916 Judging by your other comments on this channel, I'm sorry you can't appreciate the finer things. Why don't you go watch something that appeals to you instead of insulting a group of men carrying on tradition.

  • @calvinnotklein6368
    @calvinnotklein6368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Will I ever get into this lifestyle? Nah. But I always come back to Kirby

  • @devinmurphy3825
    @devinmurphy3825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I thought… why would I watch a guy in London for an hour and wow… so glad I kept watching. What a brilliant day and the aesthetic of dreams. Tremendous work.

  • @worldwide_ghosts_channel
    @worldwide_ghosts_channel 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Good day Kirby and well met! Always a pleasure to see you and the wonderful Tom Chamberlin. Excellent content!

  • @howdepressing2495
    @howdepressing2495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    mans just vibing and yall hating on him for no reason 😂

  • @brianjschumer
    @brianjschumer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    Got to love "Floris Perfumery" it's been in existence longer then the USA has been a nation!

    • @ianpuddick
      @ianpuddick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Floris supplied Fleming with the original James Bond aftershave 👍

    • @onlyme75
      @onlyme75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@ianpuddick Dont forget Geo F Trumper , another favourite of Fleming

    • @ianpuddick
      @ianpuddick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@onlyme75 Sandlewood scent is fab ...and actually lasts

    • @JT-rx1eo
      @JT-rx1eo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ianpuddick Well, Ian Fleming was a customer of Floris, and when Floris released their No. 89 fragrance in 1951 it became Fleming's signature scent, or at least one he wore. I have Floris No. 89 and can attest that the scent profile seems very prototypically mid-century English Gentleman's Cologne. I have a lot of Floris fragrances: No. 89, Elite (my favorite), Honey Oud, Leather Oud, 1962, Neroli Voyage, Santal. Understated English elegance.

    • @Sambuccashake
      @Sambuccashake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JT-rx1eo I am sad to hear that 1962 is discontinued. The greatest Floris scent in a very long time.

  • @englishwithphil42
    @englishwithphil42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Kirby, you are an absolute gentleman and I respect what you are doing for the current generation. I remember travelling to Spain back in the late nineties and meeting some proper well-mannered British ladies and gentlemen. Now I come back to those places and don't see anyone quite like that... At first I though - maybe I don't go to the same kind of places I used to go... Where are these people? And a terrible thought struck me - these people are too old to travel or no longer alive. The tradition is slowly dying too. Thank you for preserving it. Greetings from Russia.

    • @goodgoyim9459
      @goodgoyim9459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      england is being destroyed by the multi cult-tourism and 'diversity' meaning everything that isnt european is favoured and everything that is must go. Very few are still holding culture and history togrether.

    • @AeolianMusica
      @AeolianMusica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Unfortunately I think a large number of these traditions have ‘died’ because those who used to practise them use their traditions and practices to exclude others. THat needn’t be the case.

    • @jackbrian7083
      @jackbrian7083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@AeolianMusica that can actually be very true. The exclusivity aspect of it kind off shuts people out automatically

    • @johndillon5290
      @johndillon5290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'll likely find those English Ladies and Gentlemen here in Italy, immersing themselves into Italian culture.

    • @anotheryoutubeaccount5259
      @anotheryoutubeaccount5259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AeolianMusica I'm glad he excluded you

  • @KezAH-GT
    @KezAH-GT ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I love how Kirby dresses like Al Capone every time he comes London lol.

    • @markpage9886
      @markpage9886 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That's insightful, actually. American gangsters wished to appear as well-to-do business men dressed in the style of London Bankers, until the point when they completely co-opted the look.

  • @vitaliiprytuliak9026
    @vitaliiprytuliak9026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I simply adore the atmosphere that video can transmit.Chasing for casualty and simplicity of contemporary outfits shouldn't take us away from traditions and true cradle that stood behind fashion as it is known. Thanks.

  • @MSpevakNJ
    @MSpevakNJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I saw this video earlier this week just in time for my trip to London. I just left Truefitt & Hill for a proper shave (also with Jason!). It was a great experience and will be on my list of things to do every time I come back to London. Thanks, Kirby!

    • @Kayris
      @Kayris ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@YBehri £55 for a traditional Hot Towel and wet shave 👍

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@Kayris really not bad all things considered!

    • @Kayris
      @Kayris ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@magicalframe9441 I've seen £30-40 locally so £55 for a upmarket place in London that's steeped in history I would say its not too bad at all. Definitely something to consider to treat oneself.

  • @BrianSheridan
    @BrianSheridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Tom's belted back, wide lapel jacket is INSANE! Wow. What a great piece. Excellent video too.

    • @CL-vz6ch
      @CL-vz6ch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Insane?

    • @BrianSheridan
      @BrianSheridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CL-vz6ch Crazy beautiful! Super wonderful! I’m envious!

  • @JB12132
    @JB12132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Totally hooked with the intelligence and knowledge along with history and the delivery which is pure gentlemanly which is so refreshingly healthy. Subscribed!

    • @carlosr192
      @carlosr192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here in Brazil thinking..we as Brazilians need to exchange our books, good music, coffee and cigars, anyway, our good culture...make connection not just business.
      I know...we here have a not so good politicians but we are improving belive me. Less violence, less drugs, less taxes, less corruption and better and digital public services.

    • @drewjackson6403
      @drewjackson6403 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that makes literally zero sense

    • @musafirghayrmaeruf1
      @musafirghayrmaeruf1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@drewjackson6403 None of this makes sense!I still can't get over that he got a shave when he had no hairs in the first place.What is this channel?

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@musafirghayrmaeruf1 Why do women go to the spa or get manicures for fun? Luxury is luxury.

    • @navydad8916
      @navydad8916 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@magicalframe9441 a waste of money is a waste of money too ! 🤣🤣🤣👌🏼

  • @Kenny-yl9pc
    @Kenny-yl9pc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    That was an incredible episode. The last stop with all the talk about the different fragrance was fascinating, especially the idea of having a unique perfume/smell, that maybe goes back centuries in time and was worn by a king.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thank you! It was fun to film!

    • @user-uh5fx7ch5d
      @user-uh5fx7ch5d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know I love watching❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😢

    • @user-uh5fx7ch5d
      @user-uh5fx7ch5d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just love watching it

    • @user-uh5fx7ch5d
      @user-uh5fx7ch5d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But find the chitter-chatter interesting😊

  • @danielfrancis3660
    @danielfrancis3660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Kirby is the only youtuber who understands classic mens style yet appreciates the important role modern style innovation plays.

    • @oxygenwarlord9277
      @oxygenwarlord9277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I’m the only commenter who understands King’s English, so I will point out your grammatical errors of: ‘mens’ instead of “men’s”.

    • @LittleLouieLagazza
      @LittleLouieLagazza 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fully agreed. Well expressed

    • @theowedge8245
      @theowedge8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@oxygenwarlord9277 the kings been dead for around 70 years buddy :)

    • @oxygenwarlord9277
      @oxygenwarlord9277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@theowedge8245 by that comment I’m just going to assume you have zero knowledge of the English language. Look up “The King’s English”, buddy. Still in print, still relevant and still very much spoken.

    • @theowedge8245
      @theowedge8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OxygenWarlord received English is referred to as the queens English

  • @rubensilvarocha
    @rubensilvarocha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Its nice to see someone properly dressed on the street.

  • @iTzGODZiLLA
    @iTzGODZiLLA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This guy's the definition of fake it till you make it, and its wonderful.

    • @harryaxford530
      @harryaxford530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I dunno. I feel like he does actually have money

    • @max2grant
      @max2grant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Uh, yeah, no. He ain’t faking. Kirby be making

    • @thebigmacd
      @thebigmacd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@harryaxford530 the Interwebs place his TH-cam income at $10-30 thousand per month, not including his hanger business.

  • @jacobb765
    @jacobb765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This guy is like a real life role player.

  • @AstepAbove21
    @AstepAbove21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    These series are spectacular. I can watch them all day. There is so much knowledge in these types of conversations. Well done sir 👍🏾

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Glad you enjoy it!

    • @KingJC.
      @KingJC. ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jesus loves you bro ❤

  • @Aaronheirofisildur
    @Aaronheirofisildur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    After a very long week of work, I must say I needed this. Thanks Kirby for sharing the good life with us

  • @rajagautam2762
    @rajagautam2762 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It looks like London in 1930s. Really great. But now London is like Kolkata in the “ City of Joy “ novel.

  • @lynnglidewell7367
    @lynnglidewell7367 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm a 71 year old retired Barber and it's good to see another one who still knows how to shave a client using a straight razor. I shaved many a fellow in my day. Keep it sharp and you'll not cut anyone. Only when it's dull does that become a danger. I always shaved myself using one as well.

    • @hanskloss1331
      @hanskloss1331 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      as well as my dad ! I had my butt tanned a few times with the strop

  • @cmbart1
    @cmbart1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Where has this channel been all my life? Or rather, how have I not discovered it until today? I'm a Midwestern man in a small, shall we say style-lacking town, but I absolutely love London and traditional men's style.

    • @cityhawk
      @cityhawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you have a love and affinity for traditionally made mens clothing, you’d love New York as well.

  • @pastorflaps6819
    @pastorflaps6819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    An umbrella is not a walking stick Americans they do try their best bless them

  • @dwightjarrett8204
    @dwightjarrett8204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Kirby,
    I just found your channel and absolutely love watching it. I’m glad to know there are still some quality products out there. I’ve just recently become interested in this to the point of actually looking for. And I’m glad your videos popped up. Thanks again

  • @straightshootskeet
    @straightshootskeet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for allowing us to see facets of life that many of us don't have the ability to see. Love all you do and how craftsmanship is celebrated.

  • @vytasivanouskas
    @vytasivanouskas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thanks Kirby, I'm an industrial maintenance tech at Tesla, my Bates boots are always shiny, and I wear a pocket polo shirt always at work. Gotta just dress 10% better than everybody else. The raises and recognition come easy. (Not that hard in a factory).

    • @eleveneleven572
      @eleveneleven572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always dress appropriately...but better. That way you get noticed without standing outside of what is correct for your role.
      People make a judgement about you within moments for first meeting you. Getting that head start can make all the difference (just make sure you can back it up 😁).

    • @saltymonke3682
      @saltymonke3682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dressing yourself in the factory setting is never an overkill. Japanese will always have a locker and perhaps a shower in the factory office so they can change to dress up nicely after the shift. They won't use the same shirt in the factory floor with their commuting shirt and suit. Not just factory workers but also government employees even soldiers in the JSDF and police. You can meet a nicely dress gentlemen in Izakaya even though they're just clocking off their job on the factory floor or manning the security guard tower in an airbase or a firefighter.

    • @SeaJayBelfast
      @SeaJayBelfast 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      'Gotta dress 10% better than everyone else.'
      Do you not realise how much of a wankr you sound like?

  • @Immortal__
    @Immortal__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    When is Part 2 coming??? Loved this episode. More with Tom please! He seems very pleasant company and quite charming.

    • @williamhicken1206
      @williamhicken1206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He strikes me as a shallow pompous fuck.

    • @sogini12youtube16
      @sogini12youtube16 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamhicken1206 they all are, thats why they wear what they wear lmao

    • @forcierlogan
      @forcierlogan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely excited for a part 2, a wonderful watch it is

    • @KingJC.
      @KingJC. ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus loves you❤.

  • @paulomorais2153
    @paulomorais2153 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a joy, since watching this I have tried to become a gentlemen by following your recommendations. I always find myself coming back to this one to remind me why I started. I hope we get another video like this one soon!

  • @Architekt2
    @Architekt2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I recently came across Kirby Allison site and have to say I enjoy it. Nothing wrong with tradition, culture and refinement. Now to watch his other recordings! Everybody have a Happy, Healthy New Year 2023!

  • @daviddee9336
    @daviddee9336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Love your positivity and how you just immerse yourself in another culture the way you do. Pleasure to have someone like yourself on our shores.

    • @davydawgdawg
      @davydawgdawg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet you cried when the queen died

    • @daviddee9336
      @daviddee9336 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@davydawgdawg no I didn’t as I’m not a royalist but you sifting through comments to troll on should have your family in tears. What a let down you must be.

  • @txbill2512
    @txbill2512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    All of this is just fascinating. Loved every section but particularly liked the Floris Perfumery. What a rich tradition and history !!

  • @deancorleone
    @deancorleone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    absolutely wonderful video Kirby as always. Content is consistently on point. the height of luxury. I grew up in London, moving here to the US several years ago. You just seem completely at home in London, it's a pleasure to watch.

  • @kidmarine7329
    @kidmarine7329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The barber is a true legend. So professional and talented.

  • @anxiousmindmusic
    @anxiousmindmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I live on the outskirts of London, and every time I go there I come back feeling dirty and covered in a thin layer of grime. You've done spectacularly well to present the city in such a romantic way

    • @teekanne15
      @teekanne15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Its quite the american perspective on London/Europe isnt it?

    • @hunter98764
      @hunter98764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ha! That applies to every major city around the world. They all have nice/historic areas that get overused as filming locations (think Latin Quarter in Paris, City of Westminster in London, Manhattan in NY) but everywhere else in the city is very different to what you see in popular culture.

  • @thcmcgee
    @thcmcgee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genuinely had goose-bumps watching the close shave start, master at work. I'm 10mins into my first video on your channel and i love it.

  • @ImmaculadoEncanto
    @ImmaculadoEncanto 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    favorite word is proper " HA HA HA HA" (Snob laugh)

  • @ciaranoloan6199
    @ciaranoloan6199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Impeccable as always, especially love the hat.
    Another fantastic video, and a great tour of London’s finest. I hope you have a great trip!

  • @max2grant
    @max2grant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Great video Kirby
    It’s funny, because I really started watching your channel in earnest during the initial wave of the pandemic, as a way to calm down after long hours working at the hospital. And now, it is nice to see you out and about emerging in these videos. I don’t fool myself into thinking we’re back in to normalcy, but I can’t help but notice how much your channel and presence has grown in the last two years. Your Content is better, and you are making videos which look better, and you seem more at ease in these videos. They’re natural
    But I want to say, as a long overdue thanks, your live streaming shows during the initial pandemic were a tremendous comfort. Almost like FDR addressing the nation during World War II
    Cheers

    • @lachlanbrown409
      @lachlanbrown409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pandemic lol. People git pneumonia from influenza. China has millions of deaths annually. You got sucked into fear. Sars COv 2 has never been isolated in a laboratory. Taking monkey kidney cells adding external substances not found in nature to get cytopathic effects is not isolation. It's sophistry and illusion. Influenza did not go on holiday in 2020

    • @max2grant
      @max2grant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lachlan Brown sorry dude, nice try.
      But working in healthcare the last three years, I’ve been baited by the best. That doesn’t even register
      This was meant to be an opportunity to complement Kirby and what a wonderful job he has done for the last several years. Not yours.

  • @mannaan
    @mannaan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a Gentleman you are Mr Allison. My grandfather would have been proud of you and certainly would have enjoyed taking a stroll outdoors with you immersed in a great conversation

  • @elisa7881
    @elisa7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely seeing sophistication, elegance and beauty.
    London is an amazing city.

  • @3DGvisuals
    @3DGvisuals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Kirby very modestly sidestepped the compliment regarding his support of the various businesses, that's a big point scorer

  • @AGTsakumis
    @AGTsakumis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    What an utterly civilized day! Absolutely wonderful. I've visited everyone of those merchants and London remains my favorite city in the world.

    • @AGTsakumis
      @AGTsakumis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @DUHHH must be Trumps fault London, in particular, is wonderful.

    • @AGTsakumis
      @AGTsakumis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tis indeed.

    • @miraclethehousekid9339
      @miraclethehousekid9339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Blastoplastify Not sure where you live ?

    • @moonstriker7350
      @moonstriker7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was ravishingly splendid.

    • @AGTsakumis
      @AGTsakumis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@moonstriker7350 It always is.

  • @petermurphy994
    @petermurphy994 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The mark of a gentlemen is his aility to seamlessly fit in to any social situation while maintaining an air of confidence and style the way one dresses is once again a mark of that confidence an american in london!!

  • @hotfightinghistory9224
    @hotfightinghistory9224 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like a genuinely warm and pleasant chap to have a conversation with. He sets a right example and I'd like to see more of this.

  • @Blankslatefilms1
    @Blankslatefilms1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for giving me a taste of luxury! Loved this, now London is on my bucket list

  • @markwalsh6714
    @markwalsh6714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a great informative trip round London. I’d love a day out like that.

  • @juliuscaesar3346
    @juliuscaesar3346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A sheer joy to watch and listen too, all charachters were very interesting and informative and i'm rapidly becoming a fan of this channel.

  • @steveh9511
    @steveh9511 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude stayed COMMITTED to that umbrella 🤣🤣🤣

  • @liamreal1
    @liamreal1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Now that’s a day out and about I’d love to experience. Always learn a lot from your videos/travels Kirby. Thanks for sharing.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Glad you enjoyed it Jim!

  • @captnagrom8178
    @captnagrom8178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really enjoyed this episode, Thank you both

  • @joe45acp
    @joe45acp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, absolutely love what you are doing.

  • @ricardorgomez
    @ricardorgomez 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I so much want to visit London. The amount of old-school services and (the good kind) etiquette. Love it. I've had wet shaves in the past and they are sublime. Not something I would do regularly. But certainly as a treat.
    It also seems that London has so many 'Men's Only' or "Primarily Men" places as well. Some place, especially the elegant ones, where men can just hang out and be themselves. The New York Athletic Club is along those lines and I LOVE visiting when I get the opportunity.
    Love your shows!

  • @stefanoprivetto6744
    @stefanoprivetto6744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great day thank you for sharing it with us. An hour well spent ,very informative .

  • @chrisgibson9166
    @chrisgibson9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hugely enjoying the content Kirby whilst on standby in my ambulance. Keep it coming.

  • @JCATG
    @JCATG ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just watched the full 1 hr., 2 minutes, and 7 seconds of this London day-walkthrough of yours, Mr. Allison, and I was thoroughly engaged by the cinematography and details of everything that you did with your friend. That was a phenomenal experience for me as a viewer and subscriber of yours and as an enthusiast of all things with class.
    Men all over the world should see the elegance and culture of what it means to be a gentleman in our day and age today. Everything about it just exudes refinement and discipline. This video of yours is a prime example of how gentlemen should be presenting themselves.
    I liked the video; excellent presentation! Kudos to your fellow gents for their participation, too!

  • @TheZenguitarguy
    @TheZenguitarguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing that video. Absolutely one of my favorite things to do in London is to get a wet shave. On my last trip, ages ago unfortunately, one of my fondest memories is getting a great shave. Thanks for bringing back those memories.

  • @BaronDeRothschild
    @BaronDeRothschild 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Kirby & Tom scheming to get the Kings fragrance was hilarious. 😂😂😂

  • @uncannyfox
    @uncannyfox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the video that I was waiting for when you mentioned that you would be back in London! Loved it!

  • @hollywoodundead72
    @hollywoodundead72 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The dynamic of human interaction is just fascinating

  • @Jetfuture737
    @Jetfuture737 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Selecting Kirby's shoes in the shoebox looked like the selection of Harry Potter's wand. Great video, I learned a lot.

  • @cactusrandomfred1
    @cactusrandomfred1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kirby! Hold your umbrella off the ground and pointed forward. Don't swing it like a spiv!

  • @pkl8811
    @pkl8811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "good friend"...that's how you greet a "good friend" you haven't seen in a long time - a firm handshake. Right!

  • @navindranv
    @navindranv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Mr.Kirby for such an excellent content.

  • @jameshunt4306
    @jameshunt4306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can safely say without a doubt no man has ever asked me "how did you plan your packing" this is a funny show to be fair

  • @JP-rv6hg
    @JP-rv6hg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great to have you back in London Kirby!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was great to be back!

  • @Epierce.
    @Epierce. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This gentleman is simply elegance and class.

  • @jameshill8711
    @jameshill8711 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou Kirby for this quite wonderful hour of gentlemanly bliss.

  • @ianwalls4976
    @ianwalls4976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Absolutely wonderful day of casually going around the shops and catch up dear friends thankyou sir for the stream

  • @zackzada
    @zackzada 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The Abercrombie & Fitch comment was a cheap shot but the English guy handled it brilliantly

    • @rajatpai5048
      @rajatpai5048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spot on

    • @aeffebb
      @aeffebb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Very cheap shot. Kind of annoying too.

    • @Dominicanbulk
      @Dominicanbulk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Competition

    • @derekporter66
      @derekporter66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dominicanbulk whats wrong with it?

    • @Dominicanbulk
      @Dominicanbulk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@derekporter66 competition is good

  • @ATLTraveler
    @ATLTraveler ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is it just me or does this guy look like a kid who is wearing his dads suit when he's walking down the street. He just looks so funny to me, and he walks so weird.

  • @waynepatton689
    @waynepatton689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am very new to this channel and it is fascinating. The entire concept of quality in goods is something I am attracted to. A good quality pair of shoes or a suit etc. but also the quality of one’s personal life experience. I enjoy handmade items also. This is just great. Keep it going!

    • @jamesleem.d.7442
      @jamesleem.d.7442 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably helps to have oodles of money you can spend on bespoke shoes, socks that cost 50 bucks per pair, etc.

  • @seanmaxwell3319
    @seanmaxwell3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Kirby is like a wheaboo? But for London lol A brit-a-boo maybe? At least he’s happy

  • @federicosieli5099
    @federicosieli5099 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think that the charme of this video is to watch somebody taking care of himself. It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor. The elegance and the dignity of little gestures made slowly with high quality means you want to pay attention and focus on doing things well. And for me that is what it counts.

  • @zygimantas5461
    @zygimantas5461 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an absolutely wonderful story telling about " relationship with your tailor ", you're amazing Kirby, so glad to see all of your content.

  • @harrynelson9203
    @harrynelson9203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely incredible video, literally better than most movies, if only london was that quiet daily 👍🏻👌🏻🇬🇧

  • @thebomb363
    @thebomb363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really loved this format, Kirby.......more, please.

  • @JulianShagworthy
    @JulianShagworthy 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    17:45 I felt that ever since this moment, Tom really started to detest Kirby lol

  • @vthomlinson
    @vthomlinson ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I crack up every time Kirby comments on it being a “proper British morning” and it never seems to get a response.

    • @jeffwolinski2659
      @jeffwolinski2659 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Because they're all thinking "WTF?!?" but they won't say it out loud because they're proper English gentlemen.

    • @vthomlinson
      @vthomlinson ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@jeffwolinski2659 I’m in Los Angeles. It’s 80 degrees and sunny 9 days out of 10. If someone came up to me and said “Ah, proper day in LA”. I wouldn’t know what to say.

    • @Chahlie
      @Chahlie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in a rainy area and you'd get the same response here, maybe a slight eye roll. Despite the fact that we have 3 months of drought in the summer people still think it rains constantly here.

    • @Sintarv
      @Sintarv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They don't response that's why it's proper British morning

  • @TheOtterOnes
    @TheOtterOnes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I can't believe these people are real

  • @russ9921
    @russ9921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Tom is his usual charming self, when Kirby talks about his stroller, but nobody wears strollers in London anymore, except barristers when at a formal court hearing (many wear dark suits instead for those) and senior Freemasons attending ceremonies at their temples.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Worn without the pinstripe trousers, it isn’t that uncommon.

  • @realestateChen
    @realestateChen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for posting this. I have enjoyed this video immensely. It's just so exquisite watching an American person casually talking with real English gents. Their accent is just amazing. Of course, they way they carried themselves is just very cool.

  • @timarbatis640
    @timarbatis640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a strange piece of content yet very intriguing and calming - a true innovation.

  • @nononono-lm8id
    @nononono-lm8id 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the most satisfying videos I have seen in a LONG time

  • @Gennosuke84
    @Gennosuke84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to see a black and white version of this.. or any other video of Kirby. The production quality is insane.. love it!

  • @philipshirley553
    @philipshirley553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He’s waving that coffee cup around has me on pins and needles splashing coffee on Kirby’s suit!

  • @flynnmckee8442
    @flynnmckee8442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just now realized the video was one hour. Pretty amazing work that well, time just flew for me. this is great

  • @HighMaintenancePS
    @HighMaintenancePS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Diaper as old mate. Watching from kiwi land raised as a thrifty, diligent, grafting farmer.
    I appreciate witnessing your approach to life and your willingness to share it.

  • @petrolhead1960
    @petrolhead1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kirby, another excellent video from you. How I have missed the good things in life lost to COVID. We have to catch up on lost time and all the civility missing from being cooped up at home.

  • @AdamJohnson0110
    @AdamJohnson0110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Abercrombie and Fitch on the corner is closed.....which is probably a nice thing". ROFL.