When it comes to fashion it seems like every fashion-conscious man has a similar opinion as our first three influencers showed us. A beautiful three-piece suit, autumn colors, thick fabrics… finally Tweed again! Felt hats instead of Panamahats and also scarfs are wearable again.
In the first part we ask Johannes, Dennis and Fabian for an interview – all three had the same opinion about question no. 5. If the following three influencers also give the same reply?
How old are you?
– I´m 25 years young.
Which city do you come from?
– I come from several cities. Born in London, raised in Frankfurt and Stockholm, went to school in Edinburgh, lived in Munich and study in Milan now. As you can see, very multi-cultural.
Why classy menswear?
– I’ve always been interested in fashion. But I feel most comfortable in a suit, shirt and tie. Of course this kind of comes from the time being in a boarding school where we had to wear a uniform. Nevertheless I have my passion for classy menswear from my father, who wears bespoke suits on workdays and is always well dressed on the weekend. When I asked him why he likes to dress dapper, he said that you never know what happens or who you meet. You should always dress to be prepared for everything. Classy menswear means timeless elegance for me, which I like to wear and which embodies my style.
Is there a signature-piece, which represents you and your style?
– There is not really a „signature-piece“. My taste and the range is way too versatile. But if I should tell you what I like to wear most, I’d say a bespoke suit and always a pocket square.
– There is not really a „signature-piece“. My taste and the range is way too versatile. But if I should tell you what I like to wear most, I’d say a bespoke suit and always a pocket square.
Which is your favorite season and why?
– My favorite season is Autumn. Just Autumn, since the Winter requires solid footwear. Spring and Summer are mostly too warm for me. But the Autumn is perfekt to present a creative layering. Additional to this I like the color game in Autumn. My closet is already oriented to the third and fourth season.
According to this I’d say, that I work everyday on myself to call myself a „gentleman“. this is very laudable and a great attitude! Cheers Will!
Would you call yourself a gentleman? If yes, why? If not, why?
– Am I a gentleman? This is something other people should claim about me. I like the phrase „a gentleman is not born but made“. According to this I’d say, that I work everyday on myself to call myself a „gentleman“. My actions should speak for themselves.
Which is your favorite drink?
– Ich trinke am liebsten einen Moscow Mule. Aber einen richtigen, im Kupferbecher mit einer Gurkenscheibe und ein wenig Grünzeug. Damit kannst du mich gerne bedienen. I love to drink a Moscow Mule. But the real one, in a copper cup, a slice of a cucumber and green stuff. You can gladly serve this to me.
What is your favorite movie?
– That’s for sure! All Bond movies with Connery, Moore, Brosnan and Craig. So it’s more than one favorite and also more than ten… Not just because they drive an amazing car (especially the DB5) and rescue the world in a Smoking or suit, also because I always wanted to own an exploding pen. Ian Flemming has a special place in my movie-heart. I`m sure I´ve seen all of them more than ten times and they never get boring for me!
Which medium is your favorite and why? (Blog, Newspaper, Instagram)
– Since I´m travelling a lot, Instagram is my source of inspiration, my working place and my hobby. On Sunday mornings I like to read my favorite blogs and „Permanentstyle“, „Shoegazing“ or „TheRake“.
How old are you?
– I am 32.
Which city do you come from?
– Originally I`m from Kaarst near Dusseldorf. For the study and work I moved to Aachen for ten years and now I live in Cologne.
Why classy menswear?
– When I started my studies I got active in a student’s association. A suit was mandatory at public events. Since I sewed a lot of clothes for a historic live roll-play and researched middle-age armaments and clothes before, I thought: If you have to wear suits regularly, then do it perfect. Since then this passion is developing. My inspirational source are historic pictures and movies/shows which play before the second world war. But I do not limit myself on „vintage“. A man always looks better in a suit. The positive feedback for my appearance also motivate me to keep this going and develop my style further.
Is there a signature-piece, which represents you and your style?
– This „one piece“ does not exist for me. But I have a propensity for green and brown tones and classy headwear. Additional to this I rarely leave the house without a collar needle.
– This „one piece“ does not exist for me. But I have a propensity for green and brown tones and classy headwear. Additional to this I rarely leave the house without a collar needle.
Which is your favorite season and why?
– Autumn. Warm enough to not freeze, cold enough to not melt in tweed and flanell. Beside to this I like the nature colors in Autumn.
„When it comes to style I can recommend the show Boardwalk Empire.“ – Gentlemen, seems like there is not only „Suits“ and „Mad Men“ for us. Looking forward to the next rainy days!
Would you call yourself a gentleman? If yes, why? If not, why?
– I would never call myself a gentleman. That’s not a tag you can give yourself. This is a tag you have to earn and which is given external. But I put a lot of effort to behave like a gentleman. Honest, genuine, respectful, polite and courteous – this has also something to do with the way to dress.
Which is your favorite drink?
– I like to drink Rye and Bourbon, that is why I like drinks containing these – Old Fashioned or Whisky Sour e.g.. But a beer is also good.
What is your favorite movie?
– Pulp Fiction. Tarantino writes the best dialoges and Pulp Fiction is his master piece. When it comes to style I can recommend the show Boardwalk Empire.
Which medium is your favorite and why? (Blog, Newspaper, Instagram)
– I started with Facebook and the freedom on blogs is great, but at the moment I like to use Instagram. I get the most feedback there. Furthermore there are a lot of other fashion-conscious men which inspire me. This exchange does not exist on Facebook or on the blog.
How old are you?
– 24
Which city do you come from?
– I was raised in the region of Aschaffenburg, but at the moment I´m more around Rhein, Main and Neckar area.
Why classy menswear?
– Through my student association I have a lot of opportunities wearing formal menswear. Then you start to try new combinations and find yourself. My point of orientation are the twenties with all their varieties. It brings a lot of fun to me developing my own style, combining fabrics, fits and colors. Classy menswear offers a lot of varieties. Not least I like to wear classy menswear, because for me it spreads awareness:
A suit is not something you just put on or put it away. It needs care, must be worn with consciousness and combined well. As much as I pay attention to my environment and fellows, as much I pay attention of the things I wear – preferential classy menswear.
A suit is not something you just put on or put it away. It needs care, must be worn with consciousness and combined well. As much as I pay attention to my environment and fellows, as much I pay attention of the things I wear – preferential classy menswear.
Is there a signature-piece, which represents you and your style?
– Everything is variable, doesn’t matter if it’s the tie, bowtie or an open collar, two-piece or three-piece, but no matter what, the pocketsquare is a must!
– Everything is variable, doesn’t matter if it’s the tie, bowtie or an open collar, two-piece or three-piece, but no matter what, the pocketsquare is a must!
Which is your favorite season and why?
– To clothe I like the Spring season most. It is still cold enough, that you can put on different layerings out of thick fabrics. I especially like to wear cardigans and waistcoats. Additional to that, you have the full range of flowers for your lapel – always a nice eye-catcher.
„Not least I like to wear classy menswear, because for me it spreads awareness.“ – Matthias makes it clear that you cannot compare a suit with a sweater.
Would you call yourself a gentleman? If yes, why? If not, why?
– At least I try my best to be a gentleman. For it means to show respect, decency and politeness. Respect to me means to face your opposite with candor and goodwill. Decency, not to do everything you can, but to do what’s right. Politeness, because you should always be polite to everyone. Gentleman – besides of the sense for culture and taste this term brings something like urbanity and a good portion of self-irony.
Which is your favorite drink?
– Nothing compares to a good Old Fashioned.
What is your favorite movie?
– Spontaneous I would say „La La Land„, but I´m sure I would take this back thinking a little longer. But just the confidently stylish details make the movie definetely watchable – especially the spectators of Ryan Gosling.
Which medium is your favorite and why? (Blog, Newspaper, Instagram)
– I would love to have more time to read in the newspaper, the print version is irreplaceable. But in the daily study business it’s more the digital newspaper and Instagram, which I check daily.
Part 2/3 also shows similarities and differences. Matthias likes the Spring season more than the Autumn season. Who would have thought that? To see the influencer accounts please check:
@thedonsclub
@vintagebursche
@fein_heraus
We can’t wait for part 3/3…