Sartorial Talks : The Podcast

In this thought-provoking episode, Hugo and Sonya discuss a problem faced by many gentlemen who love the sartorial culture: Should I tell my wife about my sartorial expenses? Will she understand my passion for tailored suits? How can I justify the amount I spend on bespoke suits and shoes? Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.p...

In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo share with you the few things you must know in order to make your bespoke experiences successful.  These advices are based on their extensive experience (of more than 15 years) in bespoke tailoring all around the world and may be extremely helpful for the gentlemen who are about to start their bespoke journey (or plan to do so in the coming ye...

In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Sonya Glyn dissects the four categories of Old Money Style: The Normcore style, The Ivy/Prep look, The Quiet Luxury Style and the Branded Clothes style. The Parisian Gentleman Blog: https://www.parisiangentleman.com/en/... Links to the articles and videos quoted in this episode: - The Art of Being Discreet: https://www.parisiangentleman.com/blo... - The Sart...

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, shot at the Owners in Prague (Czech Republic), Hugo and Sonya explain in details the main differences between traditional bespoke tailoring and its more modern (and mechanised) counterpart, the MTM process. An educational episode not to skip if you are about to start (or continue) your sartorial journey.  Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.you...

Does behaving like a gentleman still mean something in 2024? Is this vision of life still relevant in a western society where self-centredness reign supreme? What is the relationship between elegance and gentlemanliness? A discussion between Hugo and Sonya.  Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

Welcome to this new edition of Sartorial Talks, hosted by Sonya and Hugo. In this episode, Sonya suggests 12 ways to look updated and modern in your suits in 2024 (separates, signature spectacles, alternative outerwear, tone on tone outfits etc.) Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

Why are so many shops, all of a sudden, offering Made -to-Order shoes? Have you noticed that more and more new shoe brands are currently created overnight? How is it possible that some shops we've never heard of suddenly claim to sell artisan shoes and even use the word "bespoke"? Did you notice that the exact same pair of shoes can be found at very different prices depending on the...

In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes his friend Justin Fitzpatrick, the founder of the worldwide famous blog The Shoe Snob and of the eponymous quality shoes brand J. Fitzpatrick Footwear.  This is the first part of a 3 parts series recorded with the Shoe Snob. This episode is focusing on Justin's inspiring and fascinating entrepreneurial journey: from a kid born in Seattle w...

A discussion with Hugo Jacomet on his own personal style and the main differences between British, French and Italian styles in menswear and tailoring.  Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo explains how you should prepare yourself for a first bespoke tailoring experience. What to ask for? What kind of fabric to start with? What kind of suit style you should go for as a first bespoke suit? How to express yourself in front of the tailor? What are the basic codes to know?  Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTA...

In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo explains the origin and the meaning of the Super Numbers (S Numbers) in the world of quality fabrics. This episode contrasts the old Bradford system (which qualified super Numbers by the number of 560 yards segments to be  spun per pound) with the new system (from the 1960s) which measures with microscopes the maximum diameter of the wool fiber. Support the...

In this unprepared episode Hugo spontaneously answers a bunch of questions about his life and his tastes. What is your favorite tailor? What is your favorite sport? What is your favorite whisky? What is your favorite movie? What is your favorite airline? What is your favorite city? What is your favorite restaurant? What is your favorite hotel? What your favorite dessert? Support the show Our YouTu...

A discussion on style and being a gentleman (from a woman's perspective) with PG editor and Sartorial Talks co-host, Sonya Glyn Nicholson. Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo discusses the so-called death of classic men's style. Paradoxically, in an over-casual world the suit seems to regain momentum with a new generation of gentlemen. Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya Glyn shares a few ideas on how to build your own style and how to find your signature style item. A very inspirational, and somehow touching, talk. Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo debunks 7 Sartorial myths and explains why some pre-conceived ideas (like buying a black suit as a first suit or only wearing black or grey socks) are not true. For both beginners and more seasoned sartorialists. Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo covers the finer points of acquiring and wearing a double breasted suit. Who can wear it? When to wear it? What about the number of buttons? Is this style still relevant in 2023? Am I too stout to wear it? Too slim? Too short? Too tall? Everything you always wanted to know about this magnificent piece of classic men style is covered in this episode.  To...

In this new episode, Sonya Glyn reflects on the relationship between discretion and elegance by comparing two groups of people: the upper class (new money) and the top class (old money). Support the show Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SARTORIALTALKS Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks

In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Guillaume Bo and his wife Angelique to speak about the famous menswear trade show called Pitti Uomo.  Pitti Uomo is an iconic menswear trade show where tens of thousands of elegant men from all around the world gather twice a year in Florence Italy to celebrate classic style. A place where you can meet the best dressed men on earth. Support the...

In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo & Sonya share with you an incredibly interesting talk they recorded with Skander Ladjimi, the founder of the French Conservatory of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, whose master's lineage goes back to Frédéric Chopin. We hope you'll enjoy this insightful talk about the French approach and style in classical music, even if you're not a us...

Where can you find a good custom/MTM suit in the USA for an excellent value? Today, Hugo welcomes you on Madison Avenue in NYC at Enzo Custom, one of the best custom suiting companies in the USA. During this in-depth interview, Hugo speaks about the rise of the MTM (made-to-measure) business in the USA with Eli Sved, the founder and owner of Enzo Custom. He also discusses the MTM process with Rich...

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo sits with his longtime friend Kirby Allison, founder of the eponymous Youtube channel and Webstore, for an in-depth (and unprepared) conversation about their mutual passion for quality, craftsmanship and traditions. Good cigars, good bourbon, good company, great conversation. What else? (This show has been recorded December 28th in Dallas, Texas). Updat...

 If you like to dress up are you, by definition, a conservative? In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo answers direct (and sometimes difficult) questions about the sartorial movement in a free and uncensored way. Do you have to be born elegant or can you acquire elegance with study and efforts? If a person is immaculately dressed, does his character matter? Is a sartorialist by definition a...

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo discuss with Eric George (from the great Champagne house of Forget Brimont located in Reims France) about this prestigious wine which is one of the signatures of the French "art de vivre" around the world. What is the difference between Champagne and other sparkling wines? How is it made? When was it invented? What is a "Premier Cru"...

In this episode (originally published exclusively on our Patreon page) Sonya and Hugo reflect on how people are today reconsidering the way they consume clothing in a post-pandemic world. "Buy Less, Buy Better" has always been our motto since the creation of our YouTube channels (Sartorial Talks in English and Discussions Sartoriales in French). But today it seems that this claim is beco...