Another great video! Thank's for all the good tips. I have a small trick for avoiding the smallest silk pocket squares to slide down the pocket. I simply stick a small thin piece of paper, like tissue or kitchen paper in the bottom of the pocket and flatten it so it has the same bulk as the pocket square. Works like a charm every time, can be found just about anywhere and no one will ever know its there!
I bought a silk maroon pocket square yesterday (hand rolled edges) from a thrift store because I found it in a suit jacket. The cashier kept calling it a scarf...what a sad world we live in haha. Anyway, I got it for less than 2 dollars. Thanks to this video I've got 5 lovely folds to choose from! I used the crown fold today. I loved it. Thank you!
Watching this in 2018 and wow you improve so much in 4 years. The presentation, the quality audio, the confidence and the style....(not that you were not good in 2014). There are so may men in Vietnam these days pursuit for classic style but actually they aims to the Korean style which has feminine color suits, small lapel, skinny pants with ankle length pair sneakers. I really learn a lot from you. God bless.
That tie you are wearing was my favorite tie about 31 years ago when I was 17 years old. It was my favorite back then. I went looking for it while watching this video but sad to say I couldn’t find it. I probably donated it a long time ago along with my 1990’s suspenders or braces as they were called back then.
An excellent video, the shell fold was new to me, gotta try that one. I am a regular pocket square user myself and seeing others wearing them always makes me happy. Most of mine are silk but I like to experiment with other materials as well, recently got one in a wool/cashmere mix, nice for the fall season coming up.
I enjoyed this video. You presented this in a classy way. I also love your lapel pin. Hopefully men will make a turn around and start dressing like gentlemen again.
I recently discovered your blog and must admit you do exactly the classic fashion stuff I like to read and see. Keep up the good work und liebe Grüße aus Wien !
EARLY Sven! (sven 1.0) I like the amateur-hour feel of it...it's honest and sincere. That said, just got my first 2 of your squares yesterday and they are truly splendid! Now to learn a few new ps tricks with my new toys. if you were to return to using the Schumann on the odd video to contrast Lisa Simpson on the Bari, I'd be okay with it. Then again, the first dusky honk on the Ab always let's me know where I am...
Your accent really changed alot in these past 4 years. I can usually identify where a certain accent comes from really quickly - And I had some trouble placing yours in your newer videos. But here you are absolutely German. And to me, that's definitely a good thing. (I am from the South of Denmark, so I've had a lot of contact with Northern and Frisian Germans)
This is great for us guys who are just learning how about the pocket square. Your channel is a wealth of good information. P.S. - I like your hair in this video.
Awesome video,puff fold is the easiest.Can you put some links about 851 folds in the comments section please? I am curious to see more different techniques of the pocket square foldings.
Approximately 851 folds😂 851 seems pretty precise to be "approximately" it the 1 at the end that gets me😂😂 Love your videos though! Keep up the amazing work!
I think he meant to say, "there are exactly 851 ways to fold an pocket square. No more and no less. I invented them all. You will never be as dapper as me."
One of the things I do Sir is I take a bunch of my business cards in the fold of my pocket square to give it a more solid appearance in the form of a crown but I slightly raise it so you can see more than just the corners ... Also if it goes in later, adjusting becomes easier ... Do you think this is a good way or I should learn to better fold it without the cards to give it a more natural look?
LMAO at 9:55 .I can just imagine some fool snatching somebody's $160.00 pocket square and honking their nose into it and stuffing it back in to the breast pocket.
Don Cankook Don Cankook If you have watched his video about colonge, you would know that fancy pocket squares are for the rich to cover their noses whenever they walk on the street. Sanitation in European cities didn't get any improvements until very recently about 130 years ago. In fact, the great stink of London in 1868 was so bad that you could smell it at the Scottish countryside. Back then, the rich would always wear knee high boots to insulate their feet from the muddy city "streets" and hold pocket squares spread with colonge to block away the terrible city smell.
hahahaha I quite enjoy that answer. I just know that most of your style choices are extremely deliberate so I thought there may be some interesting answer. Well In any event I don't blame you. I own the same one and I love it!
This isn't so.ethibg most people think about, but when your pocket square is nearly the same color as the surface on which you are folding it, people who are vision impaired have a difficult time seeing what you are doing. Maybe keep this in mind if you make another video similar to this one or any other demo video.
You’ve came a long way in 5 years! One of my favorite channels!
JohnCannonBand Even Raphael revisits his old videos.
You have come a long way since this video
Agreed. I can't believe how much things have changed now in terms of music, his delivery, and audio quality.
woah yeah looks like he had a rough day or something that day..
The level of confidence Raphael now exudes , is ten fold. Still, this video is invaluable to us all.
got some weight on though
Most people do. He still looks classy
Man...you have elevated your game. GG’s humble TH-cam beginnings.
Still coming back to these older vids
You should remake this one.
Raphael, you have come a great ways from the early years of the Gazette, and you have truly inspired me.
Oml i cant even imagine sven being so stern hes always so cheery and makes me smile 😊😊😊
Another great video! Thank's for all the good tips. I have a small trick for avoiding the smallest silk pocket squares to slide down the pocket. I simply stick a small thin piece of paper, like tissue or kitchen paper in the bottom of the pocket and flatten it so it has the same bulk as the pocket square. Works like a charm every time, can be found just about anywhere and no one will ever know its there!
I do the same as well
Stuffing.
As other's have said, you've come a loooong way in 5.5 years! I'm glad you changed that music as well!
Pocket Square fold instructions and Beethoven's 6th piano sonata with Glenn Gould. Ideal Mix
Omg was expecting to hear the saxophone intro when I started the video. Was so surprised to hear otherwise lol.
Take a look at our new video about how to fold pocket squares! How to Fold a Pocket Square 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Fold Handkerchiefs
I bought a silk maroon pocket square yesterday (hand rolled edges) from a thrift store because I found it in a suit jacket. The cashier kept calling it a scarf...what a sad world we live in haha. Anyway, I got it for less than 2 dollars. Thanks to this video I've got 5 lovely folds to choose from! I used the crown fold today. I loved it. Thank you!
Comment TH-cam You are welcome.
You're such a lucky devil!!
Hard to believe there was a time before that jaunty tune.
I've watched hundreds of your excellent videos, this is the first that's so old that doesn't have the iconic intro (that is also my ringtone now)
Very talented
Watching this in 2018 and wow you improve so much in 4 years. The presentation, the quality audio, the confidence and the style....(not that you were not good in 2014). There are so may men in Vietnam these days pursuit for classic style but actually they aims to the Korean style which has feminine color suits, small lapel, skinny pants with ankle length pair sneakers. I really learn a lot from you. God bless.
It's strange going back and watching the original videos. Your production quality and presence on camera have improved dramatically. Well done!
I went back in time and i have learned from a great classic.
Beautiful music too.
That tie you are wearing was my favorite tie about 31 years ago when I was 17 years old. It was my favorite back then. I went looking for it while watching this video but sad to say I couldn’t find it. I probably donated it a long time ago along with my 1990’s suspenders or braces as they were called back then.
Very nice. I'm glad you are making videos. This one was very informative and you have a very friendly, natural way of presenting. Well Done!
***** Thank you Christoff.
An excellent video, the shell fold was new to me, gotta try that one. I am a regular pocket square user myself and seeing others wearing them always makes me happy. Most of mine are silk but I like to experiment with other materials as well, recently got one in a wool/cashmere mix, nice for the fall season coming up.
So to answer the age old question; It's for showing NOT blowing! Thanks Raphael.
Thank you I have learned so much
Fabulous! Thanks.
Great video. I enjoyed this video a lot.Thank you very much.
that pocket square at 5:28 is beautiful.
I enjoyed this video. You presented this in a classy way. I also love your lapel pin. Hopefully men will make a turn around and start dressing like gentlemen again.
+Mrs. Lett Glad to hear that!
Great information. Thank you for sharing!
Great video! I like the crown fold most (seems the easiest to do for me)
Very well done and informative, thank you!
Another outstanding presentation! Many thanks.
Thank you!
Very informative! Thank you!
I recently discovered your blog and must admit you do exactly the classic fashion stuff I like to read and see. Keep up the good work und liebe Grüße aus Wien !
Matthäus Vogel Dankeschön und Grüße nach Wien!
Ongoing-learning!🤺👌👌
Thank you
Is it just me or is Raphael a bit sad or serious? compared to his other videos...I hope everything is okay Raphael...you're awesome!
+hundreddollarbiller It's just an older video. When you focus on the camera you look much more serious ;)
Oh that's good to know! Keep up the awesome job!
You're such a great person.
I do prefer the puff pinch bottom & top display, along with the shell fold.
Those are great choices Charlotte.
Great video I work for MACY'S and I am going to let my customers know about this. I am so excited about the pocket squares.
Sounds good
excellent video, short, to the point and very clear.
EARLY Sven! (sven 1.0) I like the amateur-hour feel of it...it's honest and sincere. That said, just got my first 2 of your squares yesterday and they are truly splendid! Now to learn a few new ps tricks with my new toys. if you were to return to using the Schumann on the odd video to contrast Lisa Simpson on the Bari, I'd be okay with it. Then again, the first dusky honk on the Ab always let's me know where I am...
Great video guide ❗⭐
amazing work.. really interesting all your videos!
It would be awsome if you do a guide of tie and pocket square/handkerchiefs color combinations!!
Your accent really changed alot in these past 4 years.
I can usually identify where a certain accent comes from really quickly - And I had some trouble placing yours in your newer videos.
But here you are absolutely German. And to me, that's definitely a good thing. (I am from the South of Denmark, so I've had a lot of contact with Northern and Frisian Germans)
I usually have a white handkerchief deep in the pocket in order that the small ones don't sink.
This is great for us guys who are just learning how about the pocket square. Your channel is a wealth of good information. P.S. - I like your hair in this video.
Great video! I'm changing my wardrobe to include more upscale options and accessories are a big deal for me. Thanks
+Sublimeprince 3208 You're welcome.
wow no one does it better than you, cudos!
This video has very high quality and you're real gent. :)
Very useful refresher tips
This intro was sooo much more classic and dapper :(
Lovely video! Thank you :)
The Killer His Vanilla ?Glad you liked it!
my GO-TO when i gotta get dressed to my 9s
I snapped with the nose blowing thing haha! I didn't think people still do that.
Cesar Santana You'd be surprised...
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Can you please do a video where you show the 851 folds? Wonderful video as always sir.
I love your 3 piece suit!
With the double breasted vest. :)
My pocket squirrel gets upset every time I try to fold it.
Awesome video,puff fold is the easiest.Can you put some links about 851 folds in the comments section please? I am curious to see more different techniques of the pocket square foldings.
Approximately 851 folds😂 851 seems pretty precise to be "approximately" it the 1 at the end that gets me😂😂
Love your videos though! Keep up the amazing work!
I think he meant to say, "there are exactly 851 ways to fold an pocket square. No more and no less. I invented them all. You will never be as dapper as me."
Nice thank you sir.
Outstanding, thank you SRS :>
My dad always used to say "one to show, and one to blow" 🙂
very helpful
Glad that we are able to help.
Very informative, sub'd.
If you need help folding a pocket square..... your gonna need a lot more help than what this video will provide.
Great, really helpful. Btw, what is that beautiful piano piece playing in the background?
Rafael, could you specify a size for a medium or large pocket square in centimeters?
I learned the upside down puff fold from watching Are You Being Served?
TdyYrLove love that show!!
TdyYrLove but you can't forget about captain Peacock's fluting lesson for me Lucas!😂
I guess you could say that this video is by the Sven Folds Five!
Wonderful video! And I love your look in this video. The puff fold it my favourite. Thank you.
I recently subscribed to your videos. Congratulations and thank you! I have learned a lot! No offense, but you did well in firing your hairdresser ;)
Can you do a video on vests, wedding tux and suits, and ascot (cravat).
Mandeep Baweja We'll put it on our To Do List.
Love your work! What do you call the fold you have in your thumb nail and how do you do it? Thank you!
Crown :)
Oldie but goodie! But still all #alpha
Increase speed to x1.5
I'm sure this has been asked already however I couldn't see it - could you tell me which fold you are wearing in the video? thanks!
nice
One of the things I do Sir is I take a bunch of my business cards in the fold of my pocket square to give it a more solid appearance in the form of a crown but I slightly raise it so you can see more than just the corners ... Also if it goes in later, adjusting becomes easier ... Do you think this is a good way or I should learn to better fold it without the cards to give it a more natural look?
LMAO at 9:55 .I can just imagine some fool snatching somebody's $160.00 pocket square and honking their nose into it and stuffing it back in to the breast pocket.
Reminds me of that poker scene in the movie "The Sting" where Paul Newman sneezes directly into his borrowed necktie.
Blanca W It could only happen in a sitcom.
Don Cankook Don Cankook If you have watched his video about colonge, you would know that fancy pocket squares are for the rich to cover their noses whenever they walk on the street. Sanitation in European cities didn't get any improvements until very recently about 130 years ago. In fact, the great stink of London in 1868 was so bad that you could smell it at the Scottish countryside. Back then, the rich would always wear knee high boots to insulate their feet from the muddy city "streets" and hold pocket squares spread with colonge to block away the terrible city smell.
Not true at all Johnny Ryu
And what did the Chinese do for hygiene
Johnny Ryu how do you know this vampire?
In this video your hairstyle is looking good,otherwise it looks weird
Hey baby I hear the blues a'callin - tossed salad and scrambled eggs.
How do you like JONH LOBB shoes ??- I think it is one of the finest shoe in the world
please send more information
"Approximately" 851 folds?! :)
I have a question here. Lets say i have blue shirt and blue pocket square. Can i wear light blue shirt with dark blue ps and otherwise ?
Der Schneider hat sich hat sich beim Intro verschnitten
What is the name of that piano song at the start
What style would you recommend to wear with a tuxedo?
TV
I'm curious why you'd wear the edelweiss boutonniere with such a formal outfit? If I recall you emphasis it's casual heritage and nature.
+Comment TH-cam because I like the flower.
hahahaha I quite enjoy that answer. I just know that most of your style choices are extremely deliberate so I thought there may be some interesting answer. Well In any event I don't blame you. I own the same one and I love it!
Raphale, I want to buy a pocket square from your shop. What do you think is the most versatile, besides the white one?
This isn't so.ethibg most people think about, but when your pocket square is nearly the same color as the surface on which you are folding it, people who are vision impaired have a difficult time seeing what you are doing. Maybe keep this in mind if you make another video similar to this one or any other demo video.
Does someone know what's the music here, in the intro ?
Like other comments, this seems off compared to later videos.
There are approximately 851 folds out there.
Thats not an approximate number
What is your boutinier? And what's the fold on the thumbnail?
What size is medium?
where is the follow up video (hand rolled edges) sir? TIA and cheers,
Bertram Martin just not released yet.