I totally agree that the person - their attitude to life, their self-demand to be gentlemanly in every way - is the core on which everything else depends. Where I would possibly diverge is the part that good quality clothes plays on being a gentleman. Clothes don’t make a man - clothes can disguise the real personality of the wearer. The quantity of the clothes you own mean nothing - criminals can probably afford more clothes than I could dream of. The quality of the clothes is all. When people talk about having 3 of these, 4 of those, a few of the other, that’s a reflection of money and not necessarily standards. So, don’t worry if you are on a limited budget. Buy less but buy quality. I buy secondhand wherever I can because you can buy real quality for the price of rubbish. And then, look after your clothes. It costs very little to keep shoes clean, keep your trousers pressed etc.
"Work on yourself, and the clothes will come later." Such a valuable piece of advice. You need to be the one to carry the clothes, not the other way around. Ash Jones is such an asset to the men's style world. @Jack Collins: Your Prince Albert knot looks very dapper and sharp.
When I saw "Military Mindset" in the title of a GG video, I instantly thought of the Chap's Guide. Love to see Ash getting some well deserved recognition!
I was in the U.S. Marine Corps. Two uniform items we were authorized to wear with civilian attire were the USMC Issue All Weather Trench Coat, and the "Wooly Pully" service sweater. Both looked great with civies.
How do you tell if it is a USMC trench coat vs. a “normal” trench coat? I still wear my grandfather’s Burberry trench coat, but I would hate to wear it if I am breaking some rules.
"Work on yourself, and the clothes will come later." I agree wholeheartedly with Ash as it was in my case. The clothes are ONLY a plus, not a replacement of yourself.
I get asked how to learn about classic menswear and I always recommend GG and Ash. I find GG is good for general information like fit, colour theory etc and Ash is great for me as an Englishman for knowing more local specifics.
Another excellent video - well done Jack! This gentleman was a pleasure to listen to. Very elegant and well spoken without being pretentious or stuffy (both of you, actually). Thank you for this video.
12:53 Sir, you are 100% correct about wool. The human body was not designed to have harsh chemicals derived from a laboratory against it for the whole day. Natural materials are much better for comfort, and for avoiding potentially vexing allergic reactions.
Always good to see two channels I enjoy come together. I served three years in the US Army and two in the Reserves, but that was almost four decades ago. Still, I find myself paying attention to things that came from my service. I feel uncomfortable wearing a hat indoors and still pay attention to my "gig line".
These men’s sense of style is evident just from listening to them TALK, to say nothing of their specific advice, because they know how to make their point concisely. For all of the stereotypes about the British speaking in a wordy, overblown way, These men, both know how to make their points succinctly, and in a very comprehensible way, without losing their sense of class or their nations, distinctive character. That, too, is a crucially important way of being “put together,” and is a virtue that a lot of people would be well advised to cultivate.
@@gentlemansgazette You’re welcome. As it happens, I am an aspiring technical writer, so you’ll have to excuse the fact that my attention is focused in a unique place.
For a bit of clarification on Stolen Valor, most vets (myself included) honestly don't care if someone who's never served in the military is wearing military paraphernalia, a uniform or even a certain camouflage pattern. I get it, it's "Military Chique" and I have no problem seeing someone wearing a Service A uniform with jacked up and out of order ribbons. What most vets (myself included) honestly DO care about is seeing someone trying to pass themselves off as someone they're not for personal gain. There are a lot of men and women far better than I ever will be that fought and died for what that uniform represents. For someone to benefit off their sacrifice, to me, is upsetting.
As non military it feels dishonorable to wear a flight jacket with service patches. These items are for people who risked their lives for the American Empire
Take Ash's tie for example. There are hundreds of nations, with even more military branches. I really can't check all of my ties if one of the patterns is claimed by any of them (or some other organization) as "theirs". If it looks nice combined with my shirt and jacket for the day, I'll wear it.
Thank you so much to the "Gentleman´s Gazette" team for organising this interview and producing such a fine video. Jack Collins was a great host and Ash was his usual charming self. I am subscribed to both of your channels and enjoy your productions immensely. All the best. PS: Ash mentioned two things which are also extremely important to me and give me a great deal of pleasure: Polishing my shoes and ironing my clothes. As Ash said, the pleasure you get when putting on a crisply ironed pair of trousers or a shirt is second to none; the same applies to a gleaming pair of shoes.
The emphasis on being able to trace the origin of what you wear impressed me. To me this is also very important. That's why I love buying my shirts from Carpasus.
Really like the color of the sports jacket. The RAF flew ground attack & medevac missions for my son’s unit [among other US units] in Ratznestistan. Much props to those guys…
The two things I that carried over clothing wise from my days in the RAF was to always have a well pressed pair of trousers and polished shoes, admittedly i did have to show my wife how to press my trousers since she insists on doing the ironing, and I've been out of the RAF for close to 40 years.
Yes, It won't leave you. My first suit is a 3 button jacket suit. When I said that preference to my family tailor, he smirked and told me that he knew I would say that. It's an uncommon style of jacket, but many people with certain backgrounds prefer that.
I've recently come upon the Chap and other channels promoting the dapper man. I'm a retired Yank, and my look has evolved, devolved and re-evolved. In RC high school the dress code was coat and tie. You had to pay attention to how you dressed. Then I went to public school, where it was more free form jock, hippy, rocker and mod cliques. Then I joined the army. Those days we had olive drab fatigue dress. They were highly starched, and if you broke starch daily, with polished boots, your duty day might not be so bad. Ash spoke about how some might think knowing how to press a shirt not be a manly art, but if you wanted to break starch every day with just a basic issue, you bought an iron and ironing board. And as a small digression, I saw a TH-cam doc on training at Sandhurst, and every matriculating cadet brought and ironing board with them! I've worked as a laborer and in management, and I dressed appropriately. I managed to spend thrity years in academia, and in the States, most anything goes in attire. Some faculty still follow the hippy aesthetic of jeans, but "Friday dress casual" is pretty much the pervasive mode. I worked at the university library in public service. My attire changed with the seasons, but always wool trousers with sharp creases. In summer I wore well pressed tropical shirts with matched pockets. Say what you will about that sartorial choice, but when people needed help, they would be directed to the man who couldn't be missed! Since Ash stated he looks at footware first, he might look askance that in summer, I wore Birkenstocks. Having been in the infantry, I believe in foot comfort! Perhaps Ash will be heartened to know that I took the time to match my socks with my shirts! The rest of the year, I sport dress shirts, with or without Oxford collars, (which I splurged on form Charles Tyrwitt!) and my trouser supports are a selection of galluses. (if you're a little soft in the middle like me, belts offer no real support, always having to adjust your waist). I have a selection of tweed jackets (due to budget constraints, I procured them at thrift shops.) I have a selection of shoes, loafers, Oxfords with toe caps, or even western boots. I have two suits. A three piece blue pinstripe and a seersucker. I have a selction of ties, but I wear them only with the suits for the occasions in which they are appropriate. I havent' seen anything of the Chap's channel about hats. I have a boater for summer wear, a fedora and a Homborg for the rest of the year. And a deer stalker to accompany my grandest garment of an Inverness cape made of Harris tweed. I revel in walking through a large park having donned my now weathered cape, accompanied by a noble canine companion, and carrying a blackthorn stick. I cut quite the dashing figure! Having been retired for several years, my daily attire is more dressed down, but not slovenly. I do look forward to a few social occasions every month as an excuse to clean up! I know I've been long-winded here, but I do enjoy the Chap's channel, and I wanted to share my tastes to let you know there are Yanks who even when travelling abroad, don't dress like American tourists!
My grandfather was a WWII era colonel. He always dressed like this. He favored a grey (subdued) plaid flannel jacket or other jacket with a subtle pattern to it.
Intelligent questions, gentlemanly and interesting answers. I have learned a few things as well as a few affirmations. A splendid setting for this conversation. Also, you have a new subscriber Sir!
Thank you gentleman's gazette team, this video was long overdue. Keep the insightful sartorial videos coming... A humble future video request: Mod sub-culture suits & bespoke Saville Row suits.
Beaufort was available in the 80's in British Army disruptive pattern, matched with moleskin trousers, allowing you to cut a dash on Sennelarger ranges.
I agree with your above selection, its what I wear most days. Not the Woolly Pulley for me, I go down the Tweed Jacket route with a doeskin waistcoat when I feel like it. "You can take the man out of the military but you can't take the military out of the man".
The most important item in a gentleman veterans wardrobe is the regimental pullover, leather cuff's, elbow pads and the occasional darned moth hole. Epaulettes should be retained, {without rank}. Strictly for domestic use, preferably in a conservatory, orangery or greenhouse.
When you get time you need to come out of London and look at gentlemen's tailors in the shires. I have been a long term customer of Trotter and Deane (Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds) for my suits, jackets and shirts. The team at T&D take time with their customers and John (the owner) is very particular about the clothing he has on offer each season. They have a great mix of classic and contemporary. Happy to do an intro.
Ah good to hear other sources have mentioned them positively. I’m actually popping in to their Bury St Edmunds branch tomorrow afternoon to pick up a short that they’ve done a small alteration on. Mind you, I’ll probably be tempted by something else during my visit. 🤦🏻♂️ Keep up the good work on the interesting content. 👍🏻
This is a fascinating, edifying exploration of the influence of military design on classic menswear. Jack has a delightfully charming, easy, dignified manner, and Mr. Jones is unpretentious and straightforward in his responses. Buonissimo.
On the subject of civilians wearing military clothing... As a child we were so poor my mum had to buy my clothes from the military surplus store... I was the only 10 year old in my school dressed like a Japanese Admiral. (I'll get my cloak..)
Great video, excellent interview! Next time you do a military-oriented video, get with Antonio Centeno (Real Men Real Style). His insights as a US Marine veteran are priceless! As for myself, as a 1SG in ROTC I took great satisfaction in teaching the 1st-year newbies how to put a mirror shine on their footwear. It was a skill passed to me by my dad who was a MSG (Master Sgt.) in Army Special Forces (the 'Green Berets').
Great discussion Gentleman I myself always tend to dress just as atentional like his majesty carrying the titles of nobility in my heritage of the holy Roman empire and Knights of British empire
Great interview! Great location using walker slater, got my first suit out of their Glasgow store and now I’m a regular customer, a real hidden gem if you’re looking for pretty affordable quality clothes.
@ my favourite would have to be my grey, Harris tweed three piece suit, works great as separates and you can see little flecks of navy and green when the light hits it, I also love their Clyde shirts, they’re in a club collar but in interesting materials and patterns, I’ve got about four. Their knit ties are also very high quality, their silk ties are a little slim for my liking though.
When you sit down, all buttons should be undone, otherwise the jacket will lift up due to the shoulder pads or, as here, stand up under the lapels. After getting up, the buttons are closed again.
I have my grandfathers QSM,KSM & his Pip, Squeak &Wilfred, as well as my farther’s RN 1938-62, 39-45, Africa, Atlantic & Italy Star and the 39-45 war medal, didn’t get his LSGC medal as he was a bad boy in his younger days, disrated a few times for fighting, was a firm but fair dad, always made sure I had clean shoes and haircut, was always made fun of by school friends as they had the hair style of the 70’s, my Nephew is currently a serving Stoker, he’s always has dressed smartly
This is the definitely the way forward to rejuvinate a sense of "self - respect" inmodern life - the dressing down as even seen on MSM commentators is sickening!!! - Together with 'bad' language, bearing, and behaviour!!!
Great interview and I love both channels. I like a sweater company made in Canada, I bought one used for $60 from a guy who owns a vintage store and is both owner and sole staff, I told my spouse this, "I wouldn't have spent that much at Value Village, but it was food on his table." Later I bought two new ones on an annual BOGO sale but forked out $337, but still that is going to keep both a local store and a knitter in business. Barbour, Burberry, etc., can all be gotten used if money is tight. When things are used, I still try to buy quality garments hopefully made in interesting places and have some things from Turkey, Hungary, Finland, etc.
I work as a military doctor in Austria and private we prefer UF Pro and Carinthia some soldiers 5.11 (the more US oriented) Greetings from Austria Armed Forces
And …. It would be interesting how other armed forces pay. our common soldiers get about 1700 Euro a month so it’s fine to have a flat and an old cheap car it wouldn’t be tolerated by their relatives to spend money but on the cheapest clothes to find.
10 years in the RAF…well I suppose it’s military although other army personnel would probably rate the RAF behind the Woman’s Auxiliary Balloon Corps and the Dagenham Girl Pipers :)
He only joined the RAF because the RN was full that day. As to his comments re RAF history, The Royal Navy has traditions, the British Army has customs and the RAF has habits, most of them bad.
Not a photo of the Home Guard (Local Defence Volunteers) at Ash's first mention of "military"🤣He's done you dirty there with the Dad's Army reference. Only joking. All service is to be applauded. Plus I love Dad's Army. 👍
I know many who still serve or have served their country. This is more about wealth and upbringing than the military mindset. To some extent, the world has moved on.
During my time in the airline business I was told that I would meet my Captain for tomorrows flight in the departure lounge as we both positioned out on another airline. I was told he was ex-RAF Queens flight. I picked him out of a crowd of 250 other passengers, he was surprised that I could do that but he might as well have been in uniform…….. ex-military ran through is appearance like Brighton through rock.
Excellent interview, Ash is such a decent chap and has a very generous attitude to others. Jack, I'm sure you meant to say ... 'British' culture and stolen valour' and Ash was just too polite to correct you. I really did think only American's confused that important distinction these days, especially regarding the military. More interviews like this and perhaps some more sartorial 'out and abouts' regarding companies that are not just 'luxury goods'. Perhaps somebody should have ironed that green suit behind you Jack 😉
Jack here - I was careful with my choice of words as I am English and don't know what the perspective on stolen valour is in other parts of the UK, where Ash may have had greater knowledge. All part of the conversation! Thanks for watching
Barbour waxed jackets are not great garments. They certainly look good, but the fabric technology is Edwardian. If you're doing anything more energetic than pottering around or standing in the rain, they are completely impractical. As soon as you walk vigorously you will begin to sweat like a politician in a police interview. The jackets are also way too heavy and the wax adheres to car seats and chairs.
Our Polish battalion commander called Kohutnicki who after the war went on serving in the Dutch army used to wear a civilian jacket with his military trousers and shirt when we, young cornets, had coffee with him in the mess on Sunday mornings. Struck us as rather odd then.
9:50 " as i was walking through the galleries where the uniforms were displayed, i was struck by how many of them (even though their designs and origins are over 100 years old) they are still present in the way that we dress today" Well, you heard it here : *All Mens Fashion, is merely variations on Military Uniforms.*
Ash and I have spoken in the past regarding turnout as we both served in the military and the police! My wife and I have been married for 18 years and before we moved in together she stated " I will never do your ironing" I replied " NO YOU WON'T 😂
One thing to avoid, if you are military (all branches) is 'Pusser's Shift'. i.e. civilian clothes mixed uniform. Get up in good time. Clothe yourself appropriately, then change into uniform when on site or onboard.
Blazer, regimental tie, and good quality shirt and shoes ….. smart. A good quality man made shoes costing £250 (I buy mine from loakes), will last many years longer than a similar costed trainers… then you re-sole.
I have always worn Loakes Brogues myself and I currently have four pairs on the go. Two Black, one brown and one oxblood, if you look after them you can get many - many years service out of them!!!!!
Anyone remember Tuf shoes!? My bachelor Grandfather' twin brothers, quite wealthy, made a pair of shoes last many years - and, a true story, would wear the same 'foot' shoe from the other brother if one worn down!!! That is, wear two left shoes!!! True.
i have a question that seems fitting to the topic, can an elegant military jacket especially something like NO.2 british jacket work as a substitute for norfolk suit or maybe even a safari jacket?
An interesting thought! Ash spoke to the practical elements of military garments, and the Norfolk Jacket is designed to be an equally practical piece of clothing 🤔
I had to laugh about the comment on ironing your own shirts and pants. I have been marry for 30rd years and I have never let my wife ironing. (I ended up ironing my wife's clothes.)
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Honestly, within the first minute of this video is a valuable life lesson. "Work on yourself first, the clothes will follow".
That's the Chaps' Guide all over
I totally agree that the person - their attitude to life, their self-demand to be gentlemanly in every way - is the core on which everything else depends. Where I would possibly diverge is the part that good quality clothes plays on being a gentleman. Clothes don’t make a man - clothes can disguise the real personality of the wearer.
The quantity of the clothes you own mean nothing - criminals can probably afford more clothes than I could dream of. The quality of the clothes is all. When people talk about having 3 of these, 4 of those, a few of the other, that’s a reflection of money and not necessarily standards.
So, don’t worry if you are on a limited budget. Buy less but buy quality. I buy secondhand wherever I can because you can buy real quality for the price of rubbish. And then, look after your clothes. It costs very little to keep shoes clean, keep your trousers pressed etc.
I thought it was " Get a jacket or blazer that actually fits ".
"Work on yourself, and the clothes will come later." Such a valuable piece of advice. You need to be the one to carry the clothes, not the other way around. Ash Jones is such an asset to the men's style world.
@Jack Collins: Your Prince Albert knot looks very dapper and sharp.
Most kind all around, thank you! - Jack
When I saw "Military Mindset" in the title of a GG video, I instantly thought of the Chap's Guide. Love to see Ash getting some well deserved recognition!
It was such a pleasure to film together!
I was in the U.S. Marine Corps. Two uniform items we were authorized to wear with civilian attire were the USMC Issue All Weather Trench Coat, and the "Wooly Pully" service sweater. Both looked great with civies.
Did/do you get much wear out of them?
Most Marines will laugh if you wear them with civvies.
@@gentlemansgazetteI did, yes.
@@c3alohaNo, many of us wore them. I was in for 20 years.
How do you tell if it is a USMC trench coat vs. a “normal” trench coat? I still wear my grandfather’s Burberry trench coat, but I would hate to wear it if I am breaking some rules.
"Work on yourself, and the clothes will come later."
I agree wholeheartedly with Ash as it was in my case. The clothes are ONLY a plus, not a replacement of yourself.
I'm a subscriber to the Chap's Guide. Ash is a fantastic host and I immensely appreciate that channel.
We agree! Glad to see you here, too 🥂
The button was taking a lot of pressure. M
@@gentlemansgazette Thanks, I'm subbing him too. I'm very glad that you interviewed him
I appreciate his ethical way of shopping
Glad to see this collab video pop in my notifications! I've been watching both your channels for a few years now
Thank you! It was a pleasure to film with Ash
Yes this is a real pleasure, thankyou to everyone involved.
I get asked how to learn about classic menswear and I always recommend GG and Ash.
I find GG is good for general information like fit, colour theory etc and Ash is great for me as an Englishman for knowing more local specifics.
Another excellent video - well done Jack! This gentleman was a pleasure to listen to. Very elegant and well spoken without being pretentious or stuffy (both of you, actually). Thank you for this video.
Seeing this in my feed, I knew I had to watch it immediately
12:53 Sir, you are 100% correct about wool. The human body was not designed to have harsh chemicals derived from a laboratory against it for the whole day. Natural materials are much better for comfort, and for avoiding potentially vexing allergic reactions.
Always good to see two channels I enjoy come together. I served three years in the US Army and two in the Reserves, but that was almost four decades ago. Still, I find myself paying attention to things that came from my service. I feel uncomfortable wearing a hat indoors and still pay attention to my "gig line".
These men’s sense of style is evident just from listening to them TALK, to say nothing of their specific advice, because they know how to make their point concisely. For all of the stereotypes about the British speaking in a wordy, overblown way, These men, both know how to make their points succinctly, and in a very comprehensible way, without losing their sense of class or their nations, distinctive character. That, too, is a crucially important way of being “put together,” and is a virtue that a lot of people would be well advised to cultivate.
Jack here - very kind indeed, thank you! So pleased to hear you enjoyed the video
@@gentlemansgazette
You’re welcome. As it happens, I am an aspiring technical writer, so you’ll have to excuse the fact that my attention is focused in a unique place.
You should undo your jacket buttons when sitting down
A modern made up rule
Yes, surprised he didn't undo his button, when sitting down.
Everybody has something to learn
Modern made up rule.
He never sits unbuttoned. Never. He's clueless and self righteous and pompous. Utterly self absorbed and narcissistic.
For a bit of clarification on Stolen Valor, most vets (myself included) honestly don't care if someone who's never served in the military is wearing military paraphernalia, a uniform or even a certain camouflage pattern. I get it, it's "Military Chique" and I have no problem seeing someone wearing a Service A uniform with jacked up and out of order ribbons. What most vets (myself included) honestly DO care about is seeing someone trying to pass themselves off as someone they're not for personal gain. There are a lot of men and women far better than I ever will be that fought and died for what that uniform represents. For someone to benefit off their sacrifice, to me, is upsetting.
As non military it feels dishonorable to wear a flight jacket with service patches. These items are for people who risked their lives for the American Empire
Take Ash's tie for example. There are hundreds of nations, with even more military branches. I really can't check all of my ties if one of the patterns is claimed by any of them (or some other organization) as "theirs". If it looks nice combined with my shirt and jacket for the day, I'll wear it.
Thank you so much to the "Gentleman´s Gazette" team for organising this interview and producing such a fine video. Jack Collins was a great host and Ash was his usual charming self. I am subscribed to both of your channels and enjoy your productions immensely. All the best.
PS: Ash mentioned two things which are also extremely important to me and give me a great deal of pleasure: Polishing my shoes and ironing my clothes. As Ash said, the pleasure you get when putting on a crisply ironed pair of trousers or a shirt is second to none; the same applies to a gleaming pair of shoes.
Jack here - thank you! So pleased to hear you enjoyed the video, and resonated with Ash's points
The emphasis on being able to trace the origin of what you wear impressed me. To me this is also very important. That's why I love buying my shirts from Carpasus.
Really like the color of the sports jacket. The RAF flew ground attack & medevac missions for my son’s unit [among other US units] in Ratznestistan. Much props to those guys…
Learning something new when i watch your content
The two things I that carried over clothing wise from my days in the RAF was to always have a well pressed pair of trousers and polished shoes, admittedly i did have to show my wife how to press my trousers since she insists on doing the ironing, and I've been out of the RAF for close to 40 years.
Yes, It won't leave you. My first suit is a 3 button jacket suit. When I said that preference to my family tailor, he smirked and told me that he knew I would say that. It's an uncommon style of jacket, but many people with certain backgrounds prefer that.
well done gentlemen very good topic .i am fan of both chaps .
Ash is the man and credit to fine dress .
I've recently come upon the Chap and other channels promoting the dapper man. I'm a retired Yank, and my look has evolved, devolved and re-evolved. In RC high school the dress code was coat and tie. You had to pay attention to how you dressed. Then I went to public school, where it was more free form jock, hippy, rocker and mod cliques. Then I joined the army. Those days we had olive drab fatigue dress. They were highly starched, and if you broke starch daily, with polished boots, your duty day might not be so bad. Ash spoke about how some might think knowing how to press a shirt not be a manly art, but if you wanted to break starch every day with just a basic issue, you bought an iron and ironing board. And as a small digression, I saw a TH-cam doc on training at Sandhurst, and every matriculating cadet brought and ironing board with them!
I've worked as a laborer and in management, and I dressed appropriately. I managed to spend thrity years in academia, and in the States, most anything goes in attire. Some faculty still follow the hippy aesthetic of jeans, but "Friday dress casual" is pretty much the pervasive mode.
I worked at the university library in public service. My attire changed with the seasons, but always wool trousers with sharp creases. In summer I wore well pressed tropical shirts with matched pockets. Say what you will about that sartorial choice, but when people needed help, they would be directed to the man who couldn't be missed! Since Ash stated he looks at footware first, he might look askance that in summer, I wore Birkenstocks. Having been in the infantry, I believe in foot comfort! Perhaps Ash will be heartened to know that I took the time to match my socks with my shirts! The rest of the year, I sport dress shirts, with or without Oxford collars, (which I splurged on form Charles Tyrwitt!) and my trouser supports are a selection of galluses. (if you're a little soft in the middle like me, belts offer no real support, always having to adjust your waist). I have a selection of tweed jackets (due to budget constraints, I procured them at thrift shops.) I have a selection of shoes, loafers, Oxfords with toe caps, or even western boots.
I have two suits. A three piece blue pinstripe and a seersucker. I have a selction of ties, but I wear them only with the suits for the occasions in which they are appropriate.
I havent' seen anything of the Chap's channel about hats. I have a boater for summer wear, a fedora and a Homborg for the rest of the year. And a deer stalker to accompany my grandest garment of an Inverness cape made of Harris tweed. I revel in walking through a large park having donned my now weathered cape, accompanied by a noble canine companion, and carrying a blackthorn stick. I cut quite the dashing figure!
Having been retired for several years, my daily attire is more dressed down, but not slovenly. I do look forward to a few social occasions every month as an excuse to clean up!
I know I've been long-winded here, but I do enjoy the Chap's channel, and I wanted to share my tastes to let you know there are Yanks who even when travelling abroad, don't dress like American tourists!
Brilliant channel and wonderful gentleman
It's such a delight to see Ash featured in your channel. I follow both of your channels and this feels like a DC-Marvel crossover for me.
What a great reference! As a superhero fan, I very much appreciate it - Jack
My grandfather was a WWII era colonel. He always dressed like this. He favored a grey (subdued) plaid flannel jacket or other jacket with a subtle pattern to it.
Intelligent questions, gentlemanly and interesting answers. I have learned a few things as well as a few affirmations. A splendid setting for this conversation. Also, you have a new subscriber Sir!
Thank you gentleman's gazette team, this video was long overdue. Keep the insightful sartorial videos coming... A humble future video request: Mod sub-culture suits & bespoke Saville Row suits.
My dad served in the RAF with No 1 fighter squadron in the 60s even if he went to the market he would wear a jacket and tie or his blazer and cravat .
A pleasure to meet you both in London in September. Best wishes to you both and your channels.
Exellent video! Oldschool man wisdom never goes out of fashion. 😊👍
Very insightful video! Thanks a lot!
Wonderful interview! Great job Jack et al.
Thank you!
Lisa
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Lisa!
Beaufort was available in the 80's in British Army disruptive pattern, matched with moleskin trousers, allowing you to cut a dash on Sennelarger ranges.
Barbour jacket, Wooly pulley, shirt & regimental tie, tan corduroy trousers & shined shoes.
I agree with your above selection, its what I wear most days. Not the Woolly Pulley for me, I go down the Tweed Jacket route with a doeskin waistcoat when I feel like it. "You can take the man out of the military but you can't take the military out of the man".
Great interview, thank you so much for the video!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
The most important item in a gentleman veterans wardrobe is the regimental pullover, leather cuff's, elbow pads and the occasional darned moth hole. Epaulettes should be retained, {without rank}. Strictly for domestic use, preferably in a conservatory, orangery or greenhouse.
Great interview, but I wish Ash would unbutton his jacket when seated. Jack has it right!
When you get time you need to come out of London and look at gentlemen's tailors in the shires. I have been a long term customer of Trotter and Deane (Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds) for my suits, jackets and shirts. The team at T&D take time with their customers and John (the owner) is very particular about the clothing he has on offer each season. They have a great mix of classic and contemporary. Happy to do an intro.
Jack here - lovely to hear Trotter & Deane mentioned! Several years ago, I briefly had a barber who sang their praises
Ah good to hear other sources have mentioned them positively. I’m actually popping in to their Bury St Edmunds branch tomorrow afternoon to pick up a short that they’ve done a small alteration on. Mind you, I’ll probably be tempted by something else during my visit. 🤦🏻♂️
Keep up the good work on the interesting content. 👍🏻
Wool, cotton, linen, leather, silk. Can't beat natural materials.
This is a fascinating, edifying exploration of the influence of military design on classic menswear. Jack has a delightfully charming, easy, dignified manner, and Mr. Jones is unpretentious and straightforward in his responses. Buonissimo.
Thank you! 🙌
On the subject of civilians wearing military clothing... As a child we were so poor my mum had to buy my clothes from the military surplus store... I was the only 10 year old in my school dressed like a Japanese Admiral.
(I'll get my cloak..)
It was too cheap?
Awesome production quality
Much appreciated!
Very informative & insightful. Thanks for providing.
excellet job gentleman. We need me like you in my neck of the world and bring art of man back with class!
Great interview. 👏👏👏
Fantastic interview! More like this please! 😃😃😃
I removed my name, rank, unit, etc from my Kit when I retired. Used for fishing and letting my daughter “dress up” costume for Halloween.
Great video, excellent interview! Next time you do a military-oriented video, get with Antonio Centeno (Real Men Real Style). His insights as a US Marine veteran are priceless! As for myself, as a 1SG in ROTC I took great satisfaction in teaching the 1st-year newbies how to put a mirror shine on their footwear. It was a skill passed to me by my dad who was a MSG (Master Sgt.) in Army Special Forces (the 'Green Berets').
Thank you! We're good friends with Antonio, you can see from way back in 2016: www.gentlemansgazette.com/rmrs-antonio-centeno-interview/?
Lovely Video.
Jack is an excellent interviewer.
Much appreciated! - Jack
I'm a lifelong fan of Tricker's ❤
My wife has just bought a Ralph Lauren Purple Label take on a US military jacket. Gotta say…. It’s incredible.
That's amazing, you must talk more about millitary style of dressing.
We have several videos on the channel so far you might be interested in: www.gentlemansgazette.com/military-uniforms-classic-source/?
Great discussion Gentleman I myself always tend to dress just as atentional like his majesty carrying the titles of nobility in my heritage of the holy Roman empire and Knights of British empire
Great interview! Great location using walker slater, got my first suit out of their Glasgow store and now I’m a regular customer, a real hidden gem if you’re looking for pretty affordable quality clothes.
How fantastic! Care to share more details about your favorite Walker Slater pieces?
@ my favourite would have to be my grey, Harris tweed three piece suit, works great as separates and you can see little flecks of navy and green when the light hits it, I also love their Clyde shirts, they’re in a club collar but in interesting materials and patterns, I’ve got about four. Their knit ties are also very high quality, their silk ties are a little slim for my liking though.
When you sit down, all buttons should be undone, otherwise the jacket will lift up due to the shoulder pads or, as here, stand up under the lapels. After getting up, the buttons are closed again.
Give him a break 🤣, probably because he makes most of his videos sitting behind a desk and probably got used to it, but I’m pretty sure he knows.
Right? That was just vexing me for 48 minutes straight...
I like how outdoor brand colombia shows you the exact address of every Vietnamese factory wow!
Wow it's about time!
And it's not the only one we filmed...stay tuned! 😉
Speaking as a 🇬🇧 Veteran, great video
Waxed cotton - great for outdoors - no snagging on brambles etc
His channel is superb
I have my grandfathers QSM,KSM & his Pip, Squeak &Wilfred, as well as my farther’s RN 1938-62, 39-45, Africa, Atlantic & Italy Star and the 39-45 war medal, didn’t get his LSGC medal as he was a bad boy in his younger days, disrated a few times for fighting, was a firm but fair dad, always made sure I had clean shoes and haircut, was always made fun of by school friends as they had the hair style of the 70’s, my Nephew is currently a serving Stoker, he’s always has dressed smartly
You remind me so much of my Dad😊
As a military man myself, I must say what an excellent interview, hats off to you both.
fit is king. part of allure of seeing a person in military uniform is its well-tailored fit.
Re wool it can also stay warm when wet. Oh, he just said that as I was typing.
Great minds think alike! 😉
This is the definitely the way forward to rejuvinate a sense of "self - respect" inmodern life - the dressing down as even seen on MSM commentators is sickening!!! - Together with 'bad' language, bearing, and behaviour!!!
Vintage Harris Tweed coats bought from thrift stores and tailored to fit....perfection
Perhaps you've seen our video on Harris Tweed? www.gentlemansgazette.com/harris-tweed-fabric-review/?
Great interview and I love both channels. I like a sweater company made in Canada, I bought one used for $60 from a guy who owns a vintage store and is both owner and sole staff, I told my spouse this, "I wouldn't have spent that much at Value Village, but it was food on his table." Later I bought two new ones on an annual BOGO sale but forked out $337, but still that is going to keep both a local store and a knitter in business. Barbour, Burberry, etc., can all be gotten used if money is tight. When things are used, I still try to buy quality garments hopefully made in interesting places and have some things from Turkey, Hungary, Finland, etc.
I work as a military doctor in Austria and private we prefer UF Pro and Carinthia some soldiers 5.11 (the more US oriented) Greetings from Austria Armed Forces
And …. It would be interesting how other armed forces pay. our common soldiers get about 1700 Euro a month so it’s fine to have a flat and an old cheap car it wouldn’t be tolerated by their relatives to spend money but on the cheapest clothes to find.
Honestly, I like the modern fabrics with Gore-Tex etc. much more, than the old woolen uniforms. My Helly Hansen Rainjacket is several times better.
10 years in the RAF…well I suppose it’s military although other army personnel would probably rate the RAF behind the Woman’s Auxiliary Balloon Corps and the Dagenham Girl Pipers :)
I’ll make one retort - Battle of Britain - the fact you are writing your comment in the English language is in part due to ‘The Few’
@ I’ll give you that :)
You haven’t worked a weekend since though! :)
I detect a little interservice rivalry here, ex- army myself.
@@TheChapsGuidelook at The Few of The Few……there were two RN FAA Squadrons who took part
He only joined the RAF because the RN was full that day. As to his comments re RAF history, The Royal Navy has traditions, the British Army has customs and the RAF has habits, most of them bad.
Not a photo of the Home Guard (Local Defence Volunteers) at Ash's first mention of "military"🤣He's done you dirty there with the Dad's Army reference.
Only joking. All service is to be applauded. Plus I love Dad's Army. 👍
Fascinating. Thank you. M
I know many who still serve or have served their country. This is more about wealth and upbringing than the military mindset. To some extent, the world has moved on.
During my time in the airline business I was told that I would meet my Captain for tomorrows flight in the departure lounge as we both positioned out on another airline. I was told he was ex-RAF Queens flight. I picked him out of a crowd of 250 other passengers, he was surprised that I could do that but he might as well have been in uniform…….. ex-military ran through is appearance like Brighton through rock.
Great video, guys! A nice collaboration in a very appropriate setting. Will have to check out Walker Slater.
Thank you! Walker Slater do some very nice things at a very reasonable price point. Enjoy your browsing!
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Excellent interview, Ash is such a decent chap and has a very generous attitude to others.
Jack, I'm sure you meant to say ... 'British' culture and stolen valour' and Ash was just too polite to correct you. I really did think only American's confused that important distinction these days, especially regarding the military.
More interviews like this and perhaps some more sartorial 'out and abouts' regarding companies that are not just 'luxury goods'.
Perhaps somebody should have ironed that green suit behind you Jack 😉
Jack here - I was careful with my choice of words as I am English and don't know what the perspective on stolen valour is in other parts of the UK, where Ash may have had greater knowledge. All part of the conversation! Thanks for watching
Barbour waxed jackets are not great garments. They certainly look good, but the fabric technology is Edwardian. If you're doing anything more energetic than pottering around or standing in the rain, they are completely impractical. As soon as you walk vigorously you will begin to sweat like a politician in a police interview. The jackets are also way too heavy and the wax adheres to car seats and chairs.
Excellent video! I’d love to see more clothing made in places where the laborers are paid a living wage!
Really interesting stuff here
Our Polish battalion commander called Kohutnicki who after the war went on serving in the Dutch army used to wear a civilian jacket with his military trousers and shirt when we, young cornets, had coffee with him in the mess on Sunday mornings. Struck us as rather odd then.
9:50 " as i was walking through the galleries where the uniforms were displayed, i was struck by how many of them (even though their designs and origins are over 100 years old) they are still present in the way that we dress today"
Well, you heard it here : *All Mens Fashion, is merely variations on Military Uniforms.*
Something we've spoken about before: www.gentlemansgazette.com/military-uniforms-classic-source/?
Really enjoyable film, thank you
Ash and I have spoken in the past regarding turnout as we both served in the military and the police! My wife and I have been married for 18 years and before we moved in together she stated " I will never do your ironing" I replied " NO YOU WON'T 😂
Unbutton that jacket for the love of God
One thing to avoid, if you are military (all branches) is 'Pusser's Shift'. i.e. civilian clothes mixed uniform. Get up in good time. Clothe yourself appropriately, then change into uniform when on site or onboard.
Sitting down with the buttons attached - oh, oh...!
Nice cross over.
Blazer, regimental tie, and good quality shirt and shoes ….. smart. A good quality man made shoes costing £250 (I buy mine from loakes), will last many years longer than a similar costed trainers… then you re-sole.
I have always worn Loakes Brogues myself and I currently have four pairs on the go. Two Black, one brown and one oxblood, if you look after them you can get many - many years service out of them!!!!!
@ The Loakes shop in Chester offer a free pair after you purchase your 5th pair of shoes. I too have 4 pairs from loakes but happy with just the 4.
It’s true. Signed, An Officer and a Gentleman. Lieutenant Colonel, United Marine Corps (Retired) and now a well dressed marketing executive
Anyone remember Tuf shoes!? My bachelor Grandfather' twin brothers, quite wealthy, made a pair of shoes last many years - and, a true story, would wear the same 'foot' shoe from the other brother if one worn down!!! That is, wear two left shoes!!! True.
i have a question that seems fitting to the topic, can an elegant military jacket especially something like NO.2 british jacket work as a substitute for norfolk suit or maybe even a safari jacket?
An interesting thought! Ash spoke to the practical elements of military garments, and the Norfolk Jacket is designed to be an equally practical piece of clothing 🤔
A gentleman who doesn't understand adverbs!
Any suggestions for a Brickies Hod Carrier?
I had to laugh about the comment on ironing your own shirts and pants. I have been marry for 30rd years and I have never let my wife ironing. (I ended up ironing my wife's clothes.)
Are those chair fabric taken from a left over coat?
As Walker Slater is a tweed specialist, the covers are likely a high quality tweed (so, maybe it is an overcoat cloth 😉)
Military Clothing is just so pragmatic so I wear some clothing parts if I need to drive my bike to work.
Looking very sharp and is it Milton's red blue mixed tie