Photo: Tim Blanks I came across this commendable photo somewhere and thought it worth sharing. The objective of a man's dress is to look good without appearing studied, and here Patrick Grant, the proprietor of Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons, does just that.
The combination of a dark gray flannel suit, light blue shirt, light gray bow and a deep maroon pocket square may have taken some thought but does not look it. Nothing matches, everything works together, and the bow tie gives the combination a bit of style. In America we might wear brown shoes, however a dark gray suit is the best time to wear black oxfords. No complaints from this observer.
Though personally I am against uncuffed trousers worn with a double breasted jacket.
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I agree. That look is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. The combination of the elements creates a value added in terms of subtlety and style without appearing forced.
I believe it's a promotional photo taken as part of Patrick's relaunch campaign for E. Tautz. Patrick doesn't often wear bow ties - at least when I see him - so I will implore him to wear them more often for our benefit
Mr. Grant's posture certainly adds an air of ease to his dress. Body language and not just clothes plays a part in dress, elegance and style.
I wonder if one can display both good style and a studied look at the same time, as I consider these to be mutually exclusive.
That is a great look, indeed. Is that a Tautz collar he is wearing? Given the fact the so-called Tautz collar was created in company he owns, he might prefer this style for the lapels of his coat.
Marcelo
excellent.
could be from almost any era too.
Touch of the Hardy Amies about the lack of of turn up (cuffs) - no great suprise there though.
Norton's seems to have done well under Patrick, fingers crossed for Tautz.
A great photograph with the bow askew and tied with a sense of proportion which makes it so elegant.
Having lived in London and still working there -- the "city" concept of DB in the workplace is about a clean and slim look hence the plain bottoms. It's very British.
Flawless ensemble, thanks for sharing.
DB coats were commonplace citywear in the early 20th century when turn-ups were not widespread. Take a leaf through "Men's Fashions From the Turn of the Century", you'll find numerous examples. I see no stylistic problem in it.
I'm of the opinion that the formality of the double-breasted coat contradicts the casual nature of trouser cuffs. Is this illogical?
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