Today I went into school with my daughter as part of education week. We played a game called “Golden Child”, went on the playground and then into the classroom to do some spelling. I chose to wear my new Sparrods & Co Double Monks to get more wear into them. Also chose the flat cap to match the overcoat. I have also done a “Layer Cake” fold with the pocket square, this requires two square to give it the layers look, next time I might try to constraint them a little more. Plus a have used the Van Wijk knot again because I just love the look it has. Todays outfit consists of; Oxford Wool-rich Roger Overcoat in Camel Brixton Brood Snap Cap in Oatmeal and Charcoal houndstooth M.J. Bale Bonato Suit, in a Super 130’s Washed Cherry cloth Charles Tyrwhitt Westminster Weave Shirt in Mocha Brown OTAA Sheffield Burgundy Line Tie with a Van Wijk Knot OTAA Silver Bond Tie Clip OTAA Don Vitone Blue Wool & Mr Bandito Wool Pocket Squares in a Layer Cake fold OTAA Wine Burgundy Textured Socks Sparrods & Co Oslo Double Monkstrap in Espresso (Referal code is ChadS) SOTD - Versace Eros Flame WOTD - Islander Greenport, Stone Grey with Sky Blue Accents

Great day at Viking Bay with the family. A simple linen shirt to keep me from burning under the sun and khaki shorts. Scent of the day was Nautica Voyage

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Wall to wall meetings to start the week! I hope I’m not breaking any rules by doing a 2 day mashup! 😬🫢🤫 Interesting to see the two outfits side-by-side, as I borrowed the trousers from 2 of my suits, to combine with odd coats…as essentially opposite colour pairings- Monday- Bespoke wool navy DB blazer Bespoke grey wool trousers Bespoke sky blue striped cotton oxford shirt with contrast collar Benson & Clegg silk navy/red rep striped tie with lion rampant in gold Gieves & Hawkes navy silk pocket square with sky blue rolled border Nobile Italy navy/red cotton socks Fairfax & Favor black tassel loafers WOTD DateJust 41 SOTD layering Houbigant’s Fougere Royale with Bortnikoff’s Moss Cologne (The Executive Synergy) Tuesday- Bespoke DB wool black/white Glen check sports coat Bespoke navy wool trousers Bespoke blue cotton shirt Richard Anderson silk paisley tie Viola Milano silk paisley pocket square Nobile Italy navy silk chiffon socks Scarosso black horse bit loafers WOTD DateJust 41 SOTD Jinkoh Store’s Gentlemen Noir Moss Cologne is a masterclass in clean, ultra-premium natural oakmoss mixed with sparkling grapefruit, violet leaf, and a smooth ambergris/cedarwood base. Layering it with Fougère Royale doesn't overcomplicate either fragrance; instead, it supercharges the naturalistic, green, and mossy components of both. The bright, soapy-barbershop vibe of the Houbigant elegantly highlights the exotic, tea-like warmth of the champaca in the Bortnikoff. Ultra-clean, aristocratic, sharp, and perfectly balanced for daytime professional environments. Jinkoh Store’s Gentlemen Noir is an absolute triumph for a corporate environment, acting as the ultimate "hidden weapon" for a modern professional. Created by perfumer Marius Pana as a highly limited-edition release, Gentlemen Noir is a brilliant, modernized homage to the powerhouse masculine fragrances of the 1980s. It perfectly balances old-school, commanding authority with sophisticated, smooth, and contemporary artistry.

….headed off to Greece with my kids. Needed something to keep the sun off my face & head. I find function is the easiest way to justify trying a new style. Any other hat wearers in the house? Anyone else taking a break this month?