I'm BACK!! and it's MONDAY!!! 👏 After taking my family away for a nice family trip it is still really nice to get back into my routine! I miss my Working Monday's they are always busy and get my juices going for the week! Hope you all have an amazing Monday!!

Big month. My eldest turns 18 on Wednesday and next week graduates from high school and gets his AA from the integrated community college in his high school program. I am super proud of him and the man he has become. Preparing for a quick trip to San Fran tomorrow. Look forward to lunching with one of my longest-term clients and friend in the field. Video call with big client team today, so suited and booted to go with it. • Suit — SJ-007, SL-016 (Peter Millar): A textured gray wool suit from Peter Millar, cut with clean tailored lines and a subtle linear texture that reads sophisticated on camera. The notched lapels and 2-button single-breasted closure project understated authority—ideal for client video conferences where you need gravitas without flash. Q4-2025 retailored for a perfect fit. • Shirt — DS-044 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A white Non-Iron Poplin French cuff dress shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt's slim-fit collection. The semi-spread collar (5" spread, 2.8" height) provides perfect framing for a Half-Windsor knot, while the French cuffs demand proper cufflinks—elevating the entire ensemble. Medium opacity ensures no undershirt shadow on camera. • Undershirt — US-002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A classic white cotton crew neck undershirt that disappears beneath the opaque white dress shirt. Soft hand, reliable fit, and invisible support for all-day comfort. • Tie — NT-041 (Fort Belvedere): A true navy grenadine silk tie (Garza Grossa weave) from Fort Belvedere—3-fold, untipped, and hand-finished. The matte weave creates beautiful dimpling and texture that reads exceptionally well on video. A Half-Windsor knot complements the semi-spread collar with clean symmetry. This is the quintessential business formal tie—understated yet unmistakably high quality. • Vest — VWC-001 (Hugo Boss): The Hugo Boss Wilson CYL Slim Fit vest in black Super 120s wool. Full-lined with a silver rear buckle for proper fit. Black against the gray suit creates elegant contrast while maintaining formal gravitas appropriate for client meetings. The 4-button single-breasted design is timelessly professional.