Your clothes speak volumes – but what are they saying about you? Learn the secrets of Classic Men‘s Dressing for confidence and authority, with Two English Gents – one writer, one tailor – who‘ve really got style sewn up. Michael and David spill the ‘sartorial savvy’ in sharp, well-ironed episodes, to help any guy – or YOUR guy – become the Smartest Guy in the room!
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When we started putting together the show, we wanted a classic, between-the-wars kind of vibe, which suited the period when the styles of dressing we're talking about flourished. What better, we thought, than Gypsy Jazz? So here's the full version of our theme by Daniel Beja, a French guitarist and Gypsy Jazz maestro. Check out his links below! Epi…
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Pick a Pocket Square / A Tailor’s Wedding
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How does a tailor, who dresses grooms every week, dress himself for his own big day? And what are those little bits of material you stick in your top pocket? And a listener asks: if you can only wear one thing for work AND a social evening, what do you choose? About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your …
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How to Keep Socks Up and Be Well-Buttoned
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David is off getting married this episode but, like a tailor, we keep plenty of material in the cupboard! Like how to keep your socks up all day, why David goes Italian with his shirt cuffs, and a listener question - do left and right-side buttons matter in a gender-neutral world? About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic Dress…
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The Devil's in the Details - Do you know how tiny tailoring tells can let you down if you miss them? Here's how to spot them – before someone else does... Also: a listener question about trousers – to turn-up or not? About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic English Dressing, expressing your individual character through what yo…
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Sustainable Savvy: Dress For The Planet
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Could your clothes last a decade? Two decades? How about fifty years? Tailoring is a highly efficient way to create long-lasting garments which don't go out of style – and only take the absolute minimum from the planet. Call it Slow Fashion... In this episode, as well as Making, the Savvies also touch on Mending – both Visible and Invisible! 'Any c…
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Extra Savvy! Our US listeners asked 'Who is Rupert the Bear?' – let us enlighten you. He might have a reputation for being a sloppy dresser, but his choices are bang-on. About the show: Two English Gents begin to share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clo…
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Effortless Dress: How To Harmonise Basic Elements
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Like instruments in a band, items you wear should support one another to create the perfect overall experience. Colours, patterns and pairing all combine to create a successful ensemble. David explores the Holy Trinity of shirt, trousers and jacket – Michael touches on ’inner harmony’ and how clothing elements can be post-it notes to yourself. Abou…
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Extra Savvy! A little snippet which didn't quite fit into Ep2. Three minutes of Michael on some simple preparation you can do before you meet a tailor for the first time. About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic English Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clo…
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How Do You Choose A Tailor?
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A good fit is everything – especially between you and your tailor. But how do you find the right one? Our two Savvies discuss some things to consider before you go looking. And... David talks about tying one’s tie with extra style – Michael comes clean about a big mistake. About the show: Two English Gents begin to share the secrets of Classic Dres…
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What‘s in your closet? Shirts? Trousers? Or Personality? In our first episode Michael and David begin to share the secrets of Classic English Dressing. We‘re introducing you to the idea of working with a tailor, just like guys did in the old days, beginning a journey to express your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savv…
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