On a cool rainy gray day that began with a 6:30 AM meeting and will run with meetings until 8:00 PM I went with a grey suit: OOTD • 10/9/1995 MTM grey suit with ghosted window-pane • orange yellow and navy pocket square • rusty orange tie • CT basket weave blue Oxford shirt • Byford OTC grey merino wool socks - 1997 AE shell cordovan British tan brogues - Seiko Model 5

No suit today, I am in the office again to catch up with the ANZ Big and Growth Manager, that is a step down from the last group I met, but was set up by the CEO and Manager of Growth. I also had a hair cut and cutthroat razor shave yesterday at my barbers, I really enjoyed that, and it was also why there was the extra stubble in yesterdays post. Todays outfit consists of M.J. Bale Brera “Loro Piana” Jacket in Denim Blue. This Jacket has been woven in italy by the loro piana textile mill from a luxe trilogy of fine wool, silk and linen. M.J. Bale McQueen Chino in Seafoam Green Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Prince of Wales Check Shirt in Light Blue Anson Signature Strap in Chocolate on a Traditional Buckle in Gunmetal Ecco Double Monkstrap in Chocolate OTAA Navy Blue Tie OTAA Silver Bond Tie Bar OTAA Green Island Flamingo Socks OTAA Navy Anchor Bracelet SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Islander Greenport. Instead of a traditional dive timer bezel, Islander have included a bi-directional dual time bezel, which is a great way to track a second time zone. The insert is ceramic, so it resists scratching. Telling the time is a snap with syringe style hands with accented color tips.

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Good morning, gentlemen, Lately there has been a lot of talk about ties and wearing ties. How ties are coming back in the fashion and style scene not because it is mandatory in the workplace but because people are looking for a change and to be set apart. Some are looking at ties as a way to up their appearance without spending a fortune, either way ties are becoming the new aesthetic for men. For me, as a kid I was made to wear one on special occasions and to church functions. As I got older and I was placed and a supervisor position I was told to wear one, but as soon as I was not required, I did not wear them. fast forward years alter I find myself wearing them not because I am told to or have too, but because I love the look of them, I love how they accentuate my clothing and brings more options to outfits. What are your thoughts on ties? Do you wear them for work, for style, because it is required for you to? Do you see more men wearing ties as a trend, fashion statement, or the fact that many are getting back to the basics of being a gentleman? Do you see more men wearing button shirts and ties becoming the norm? Share your thoughts on this new era of men's wear.