Well about 2 weeks after I purchased 2 hats from the worlds oldest hat makers (Lock & Co). They have arrived!! 🎉. I had asked for the Panama hat to have the band changed from Black to Brown as it is a better color for my complexion. This is what took the extra time. My buddy who purchased 2 hats as well received them back in the states before we even left London!! They obviously have the customer service experience figured out!! Looking forward to wearing them and being a small part of the Lock & Co history of customers!!

G'Day Gents, At the start of this year, I began work on writing a book with the goal of independently publishing it by the year's end. Whilst the goal of publishing the book by December is now unlikely, I'm pleased to announce that as of yesterday, I have officially finished the first draft of my book and hope to get things rolling on the publishing front sometime next week. I look forward to sharing more details about my book with you all in the coming weeks or so. Banjo

Stopped by one of my local thrift shops this morning having a 50% off back to school sale. Picked up a sweet vintage Norm Thompson Harris Tweed wool sport coat, half lined, half canvassed construction, in excellent shape. It's a 44R, so its too big for me unfortunately. But, it will make a good resale item. I also picked up a pair of Italian made Blake Stitched Johnston and Murphy Domani oxblood tassel loafers. Excited to add these to my rotation, as I currently have no oxblood colored shoes. Best of all 5.48 total for both.

Gentlemen, here are a few standout posts from the RMRS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Brian McGuire for his post "My day in court" — a raw, heartfelt account of a tough family situation that ended in a hard-won victory. Brian's willingness to share something so personal reminded us all that style and character go hand in hand, and the community rallied behind him with support and encouragement. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/my-day-in-court 👏 Shoutout to @Keith Mason for "I need help getting over my height insecurity" — a courageous, vulnerable ask that sparked an outpouring of wisdom and brotherhood. The 27 comments weren't just replies; they were men lifting another man up, and that's what this community is built on. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/i-need-help-getting-over-my-height-insecurity 👏 Shoutout to @Geoff Saunders for his thought-provoking "Question" that cut to the core of why we dress the way we do. Asking members to reflect on whether they dress to fit in or stand out, Geoff kicked off a 56-comment deep-dive into personal style philosophy that got everyone thinking. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/question-2b9561e1 👏 Shoutout to @Joe MacAfee for "This Is WAAAAY Overdue" — a premium member's honest reflection on his journey, a thoughtful gift from Antonio, and how RMRS has shaped his growth. Joe's authenticity resonated deeply and sparked real conversation about what it means to stay committed to self-improvement. Post: https://www.skool.com/rmrs/this-is-waaaay-overdue Keep showing up, sharing your wins and struggles, and making this community what it is.

With nearly 3,000 videos posted over the past 15 years, most channels would have slowed down on the releases. RMRS just released their fourth full video in the last seven days. I recognize that @Antonio Centeno has put together a full team and uses great technology to make this a possibility, but that is part of the impressive point: RMRS continually evolved and grew to keep bringing us quality, researched, and topically relevant content in a way that educates and inspires. I know this sounds like a commercial. However, in my field (psychology), we value receiving and providing feedback, and, instead of glazing, this is my grateful way of saying well done to Antonio and th entire team at RMRS.