My new prescription sunglasses arrived yesterday. Still waiting on the new glasses.

I made some progress on getting things going with my business. I have nothing priced yet. I would like to share with you some of the fabrics that was sent to me but not all of them. I hope you enjoy seeing some of the fabrics.

It would be very easy on a Friday to mentally start the weekend a little early—to dress down, coast through the day, and tell myself that “good enough” is good enough. But one thing I’ve been thinking about quite a bit lately is how much I enjoy bringing intentionality into the ordinary parts of my life. Today that meant a soft pink shirt, light grey trousers, Margeaux patina shoes and belt, and my Panama for the trip in and out of the office. Nothing particularly formal. Nothing complicated. Just pieces I enjoy wearing, put together with a little thought. For me, dressing intentionally isn’t really about being dressed up. It’s about deciding how I want to show up before the day decides for me. I’ve found that same idea creeping into a lot of areas of my life—how I dress, how I care for my shoes and clothing, the little rituals I enjoy, how I spend my time, and even how I try to finish out a workweek. Friday doesn’t have to be a throwaway day. I can still enjoy it. I can still relax a little. I can still look forward to the weekend. But I also want to be fully present for the day I’m actually in. And apparently today, being present includes a Panama hat. 😎🎩 Happy Friday, gentlemen! 🎉

While the rest of the clan napped between touring along the river Leith and the Edinburgh suburb of Stockbridge https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lQARntIxP-c and the Royal military tattoo at 9:30 pm last night https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxKW50tlCU&ra=m I snuck away on a 4 minute walk to a little touch of heaven. Stewart and Christie, founded in 1720 is a menswear store that does bespoke suiting as well as custom kilts. https://stewartchristie.com I spent well over an hour talking to Jake the clothier. We even worked up a custom Argyle tweed Kilt sport coat and a custom Co Fermanagh tartan kilt. The entire bottom floor is for custom kilts. Jake explained how many clients come up from London. Not only is their pricing better but their entire bespoke team, cutter, tailor and clothier work within a few yards of each other which isn’t the case in many locations in Saville Row any longer. Next to Classic timeless American Ivy menswear, my favorite style is UK country. This store not only sources from the best mills in Scotland and Ireland but owns their own mill as well. I could hang out on there for days and talk to these guys but alas I am on a family vacation and that was only my first full day in Scotland. I bought a tattersall shirt in cream with an olive and burgundy line and a deep burgundy wool/silk club tie and some socks. Their pricing off the peg as they call it is about half what I can get at full price back home. A couple of those and I’ve paid for my future trip! Planning on returning.