This past weekend in Raleigh, NC, I concluded my short visit to spend time with my son and daughter. I had the pleasure of hosting my son and his friends for a truly memorable evening at La Terrazza, an experience where the urban elegance of the rooftop setting was surpassed only by the warmth of our fellowship. The sophisticated culinary offerings served as a perfect catalyst for an evening of deeply engaging conversation, with each course pacing the vibrant flow of shared ideas and laughter. As dusk settled and the city lights began to punctuate the skyline, the ambiance created a powerful synergy, elevating our gathering beyond a simple meal. We departed not just having dined, but having collaboratively authored a cherished memory, one defined by exceptional food, profound connection, and an atmosphere of pure delight. My only regret is that I failed to capture photo's of friends and family during this outing. No worries, there will be more opportunities in the future.

Early drop off for my Eldest daughter to school as she has here finally rehearsal for the gala performance this evening. This meant I was a little early to my podiatrist appointment and gave me some time to get photos in some fun locations. I managed to Snap a bird reading my watch 🤣 Todays outfit consists of; Oxford Wool rich Mason Overcoat in Dark Olive Brixton Barrel Snap Cap in Moss/Sand M.J. Bale Collins suit in Brown Australian Merino Wool Super 110’s Cloth Yiume 100% cotton Birds And Blossoms By Hina Button Down (sent to me by Yiume to style as I like, USE Code CS10 for 10% off) OTAA Cinnamon Herringbone Tie OTAA Silver Bond Tie Clip OTAA Persian Paisley Brown Pocket Square OTAA Spiculus Tiger’s Eye Gladiator Helm Bracelet OTAA Forrest Green Polka Dot socks TrendHim Nude Y Sspenders DUCAPO Deep Green Monkstrap Republic of Florence PRETORIA TERRA - 15" LEATHER LAPTOP BRIEFCASE SOTD - Versace Eros Flame WOTD - Erebus Ascent 41 Blue MoP dial.

CW = critiques welcome (I learn from your input!) I now have an adult child. Blows my mind, and yet, he is ready. Happy birthday, Logan - many happy returns. I was not ready for the day. I got home from the airport (late flight, as always between LAX and SFO), had a quick bite, showered, and fell asleep. All without using my AI app or my own eyes to put together an outfit. I woke up and basically through on whatever required minimal effort on my neurons. • Vest — VWC-001 (Hugo Boss): A black Hugo Boss Wilson CYL slim-fit vest in Super 120 worsted wool with full lining. Four black plastic buttons with button shanks, silver rear buckle, and slot hip pockets create a streamlined silhouette. The formal black wool grounds the outfit and projects authority for video conferences while transitioning seamlessly into evening festivities. • Shirt — DS-030 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A pink Charles Tyrwhitt classic long-sleeve dress shirt in cotton twill with French cuffs. The point collar (4.5" spread) pairs beautifully with the conservative tie, while the French cuffs showcase the onyx cufflinks. The soft pink adds warmth and approachability to the otherwise formal black-and-gray palette. • Undershirt — US-014 (True Classic): A gray True Classic crew neck undershirt in cotton-polyester blend. The gray tone sits invisibly beneath the pink shirt's excellent opacity, providing comfort and a smooth foundation without any show-through risk. • Slacks — SL-003 (Santorelli): Light gray Santorelli slacks in virgin wool and elastin with a single outward pleat and medium drape. The low rise and cream secondary tones create visual interest while the tiny textured lines add dimension. Twice tailored for an impeccable fit—these anchor the neutral palette and complement the black vest beautifully. • Tie — NT-048 (Paul Fredrick): A silver/light gray silk necktie from Paul Fredrick in a grid/windowpane check pattern with navy blue and white accents. This 3-fold, tipped construction in conservative formality harmonizes with the gray slacks while the navy detail coordinates with potential evening lighting. The low sheen reads well on camera without distracting glare.

Suited up for a T Town run to my office. Following the three color scheme: charcoal brown; yellow/gold and blue, I assembled today’s OOTD. I’ve spoken many times about the three big conservative shirt colors:pink, white and blue - conservative in that their remarkable interchangeability helps one conserve one’s money. Typically I wear this tie with a white shirt, but the yellow works well with blue as well. (Pink shirt might be quite a stretch admittedly) OOTD Charcoal brown MTM suit CT linen blue shirt Robert Talbot woven goldish yellow tie goldish yellow w blue pocket square Pantherella merino socks British tan shell cordovan AE brogues

Going to be very sunny and high 70's low 80's today so I'm going with some brighter colors. OOTD: Medium Blue/light blue/white/pink Tattersall dress shirt Medium "Heather Blue" dress trousers Navy with burgundy shadow stripe OTC dress socks Margaux Patina'd cap toe oxfords Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday!!