How To Be A Classic Gentleman - Permanent Style Interview With Simon Crompton

Read the full interview at gentl.mn/be-a-classic-gent
00:26 Can you share with us the journey that took you from the university to where you are today?
01:05 So, when did you know that this is something you wanted to do?
01:42 Did you do an internship or did you just apply somewhere and stayed there all your career? What were the different steps that you took?
02:22 Oh, wow! So how long have you been in the company then?
03:35 How would you describe the relationship between legal patent stuff and permanent style?
04:45 So, how do you split the time between Permanent Style and the other stuff? Is it like 50/50 or is it 30/70?
05:07 How would you describe the state of print menswear journalism versus online men's wear journalism?
07:11 I've read that you kind of described your style often as British style sold to the Italians which is kind of a phrase coined by Micheal Drake, he always used that. Can you describe like your approach to that and what it means to you?
08:19 Tell us more about this Italian-Brit thing?
11:21 I think one of the big works in craftsmanship and clothing today is handmade and if you look what's described as handmade, there's this huge kind of area, right? Like sometimes, I would think it's abused or misused. What's your definition of handmade? When is something handmade and where's the line?
13:25 Where is the point sometimes where you think a machine actually provides a better result? Where would you say "Actually, more handwork doesn't make the product better but worse?"
15:16 So, in your opinion, what are the important things to focus on in trousers and pants?
18:16 I've also seen that you kind of went to different shirtmakers and what's your take on shirts today versus a few years ago?
20:00 So, would you say that handwork is much more important than the machine work? How can you feel the difference?
20:55 So, you just mentioned you got new shirts and stuff so, do you keep all the old things and add on to your wardrobe or is it kind of a one in and one out? What's your approach to that?
21:39 So, what does your wardrobe look like?
22:28 Okay, alright! How about topcoats and overcoats? I saw you had one made by Edward Sexton, it's very nice. How many overcoats do you keep in your wardrobe?
22:59 In terms of colors and patterns, what would you say is predominant for you with your suits, jackets, and your overcoats?
23:34 Do you wear things like a sharkskin pattern or small herringbone pattern or do you purely prefer solids but like a Donegal tweed which is very bold and doesn't need a pattern at all?
24:12 So, knowing what you know now, if you had to start building a wardrobe again, what would be the first sportcoats and suits that you would acquire?
25:28 When you're out casually on the weekends, what would you wear when you're not in the office?
26:42 Okay, what would you say are your hobbies outside of your job and Permanent Style? Is there much time for anything else?
28:57 Okay, so what can we expect from Permanent Style in the future? Are you working on new books? Tell us more.
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[@MoreMushroomThanMan]

Just came across this video. Thank you so much for this interview. Not only do I think people would appreciate an update with Simon, but with other “influencers”/gentlemen in the know, as it pertains to timeless gentlemen’s fashion.
Gratitude ♥️🕊🙏🏻

[@omaryouesoes]

Thanks for the interview :)

[@catpiano1]

this is great! Thanks for sharing the interview.

[@gentlemansgazette]

+catpiano1 You're welcome.

[@rovercoupe7104]

What does T&A think of this? M.

[@edword7195]

its good of Simon to take the time to speak to this peasant

[@robcrisall787]

Really nasty comment, and very unclassy

[@masonrudesheim9098]

I've been wondering for a while now, is a standing collar an acceptable alternative for wing collars in white tie, or is it not appropriate anymore?

[@darylmuller287]

Must be winged to be correct with white tie/full dress

[@johnsinclair2672]

I feel Simon defines “Spretzatora!”

[@acornsucks2111]

Flashing them pearly whites.

[@lbarbato6425]

Is really like to see this guy lecture bogans on being cool lol,

[@rovercoupe7104]

Is bespoke sprezzatura? M.

[@johnsinclair2672]

No it isn’t Rover. I’ve seen many a bespoke tailored person looking like a Christmas tree!

[@frankieboyo1969]

You'll get a better welt with a machine than handmade, except when resoling, surely?

[@goclick]

I have no experience making shoes, but I used to make some leather goods and I would say hand stitching is generally more flexible and it can be stronger if it’s intended to be.

[@rob-890]

Do I have to have a receding hairline to be a gentleman?

[@sexaul]

simon is so pretentious

[@lg2691]

not at all

[@ravaldo11]

Don’t confuse pretentiousness with being over the top, platitudinous and false.

[@desanctisapostata]

I feel that he can come across as pretentious. But i don't think that he's really pretentious, more of a snob, sure, but he's real

[@goclick]

The bespoke trouser community must be furious.