Wishing everyone a solemn Easter Saturday Hat: Trilby (Stanton) Overcoat: Black Wool/Cashmere (Woolcott Street) Suit: Black Merino Wool (Woolcott Street) Dress Shirt: White (Woolcott Street) Tie: Marine Navy Blue (OOTA) Pocket Square: White Satin (Unknown) Ring: Gold Custom Signet (Royal Signet) Watch: Gold/White Tank Dial (Seiko) Socks: Navy Blue (Brooks Brothers) Shoes: Black Monkstraps (Woolcott Street) Fragrance: Black Orchid EDP (Tom Ford)

My new watch has just arrived today, it is a birthday gift from my wife and daughters!

Using the cooler weather to go back to a darker palette today. OOTD: Wine Colored 1/4 zip Purple/Brown/white Tattersall dress shirt Charcoal Gret Glen Plaid trousers Burgundy Ribbed OTC dress socks. Brown "Lazy man" Churchill Cap Toes IWC- Portugueiser Armani Bleu Lazuli Hope you all have an amazing Thursday!!

So, last Wednesday, I went out to grab a couple of new pieces for Eid. Normally, I don’t really buy clothes specifically for holidays. I usually just wear the best outfit I already have and call it a day. But this time my fiancée and I wanted to match outfits (you know how much girls enjoy that kind of thing 😄), so I decided to go for it. Conveniently, a burgundy button-down and an off-white chino were already on my wishlist. When I found the right ones, I didn’t hesitate. The planned Eid outfit is pretty simple: - Burgundy button-down shirt - Off-white chino - White low-top sneakers Clean, relaxed, and still a little festive. I think it’ll work perfectly.

Lately, I’ve been genuinely grateful for two additions to my wardrobe — both of them gifts, and both of them carrying more meaning than I expected. The first is a black wool scarf from my fiancée. Originally, I was planning to get something in charcoal grey — aiming for maximum versatility. But while we were casually talking about scarves (she was already ordering one for herself), she mentioned she had a black wool scarf she never wore because it felt a bit too “masculine” for her. And honestly, the more I thought about it, the more I realized black might actually be more versatile than charcoal — especially for the slightly more formal direction I’ve been moving toward. It pairs beautifully with tailored pieces and feels sharper when dressed up. Long story short, she gave it to me as a gift since she never wore it — and we were both genuinely happy with that decision. It’s made in Turkey, a wool blend with acrylic, and most importantly, it’s not scratchy at all (which is a deal-breaker for me). It drapes well, looks clean, and fits naturally into my wardrobe. A small piece, but one that feels very intentional. The second piece is more traditional — a refined pair of sandals from my father. They were originally his. He liked them so much, but hadn’t tried them on properly, and they ended up being slightly small for him. One day, on our way to the mosque, he told me they would look much better on me — and he was right. They’re beautifully constructed: crocodile-pattern leather mixed with genuine leather and a subtle touch of suede. It’s a thoughtful blend of textures that elevates them beyond everyday sandals. I don’t see them as beachwear or casual throw-ons. For me, they’re more appropriate for religious settings — especially for prayer — and perhaps occasionally for relaxed outings to a nearby café. Right now, since I don’t own any thobes yet, I’ve been pairing them with sweatpants and hoodies or sweatshirts — what I usually wear to the mosque. But I’m planning to invest in a few thobes soon to embrace the traditional direction these sandals invite fully.