Reader Questions

From Koenraad
"How do you suggrest combining mobile phones with the wardrobe? Some fashion houses (Prada, Armani) have recently come with their own phone designs. Are there more options, including bespoke phones? How does one go about finding the right phone with one's outfit?"

I recommend you find one phone that suits your self-image. Unlike an accessory such as sun glasses, a cell phone is not something to be matched to the day's clothes. The address book and other content of a phone is too time-consuming (and important) to maintain in several devices.

Great phones look good, have features such as cameras built in and may offer extensive service packages for mobile lifestyles. For example, Vertu offers a line of very expensive phones (starting about $6,000 USD) made from beautiful materials that include a high level of service. One of the services is a concierge service called "Vertu Concierge". It is accessed through a "Concierge key" at the side of every phone. The service comprises a team of assistants to help the owner, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Comes in handy when you miss your plane in Vienna.

Or, consider an Apple iPhone.

From Jon

"Is there a proper way to wear the tuxedo? I dug mine out the other night for a party and decided to scrap the vest as the button stance is relatively high on the jacket. This was fine when I was walking but left an expanse of shirt between my waist and my neck when I was sitting. Is a vest or cummerbund customary? And if one is wearing a vest does he follow the same logic as for a three piece suit and leave the jacket unbuttoned?"

The single breasted dinner jacket is often worn unbuttoned, which is why a vest or a cummerbund is integral to the look.