"He Called Me a Peasant?!" - GG Reacts to "19 Things Men Should Never Wear"

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00:00 Introduction
For us at the Gentleman’s Gazette, we believe that a gentleman should not talk about others negatively, especially on internet platforms, such as reaction videos. However, we think it’s great to be better than your previous self.
On the Gentleman’s Gazette, we decided to leave every video up to show you how we progressed from the very beginning to where we are today. So, why react to 19 Thing Men Should Never Wear? Well, on the one hand, it’s a very polarizing title. On the other hand, the video is three years old, so things have changed and hopefully, I have evolved, too.
01:30 "19 Thing Men Should Never Wear" Reaction
Overall, we can see why this is probably the video that has the most dislikes but at the end of the day, it still has more likes than dislikes but it was a very kind of polarizing video that got people to react, and maybe because of that, it’s still popular and youtube recommends it because they realize that people just react to it and a reaction is maybe better than no reaction.
From a gentlemanly point of view, that’s certainly a little too extreme and if I’d film it again, we will be a little softer in the words, a little more accepting, and open but at the core, the suggestions we made would still hold true today and to finish the video off, let’s go with another quote, this time, from Oliver Cromwell, “He who stops getting better has stopped being good.” We firmly believe that.
02: 06 1. Flip Flops & Sandals
04:46 2. Cargo Shorts
05:52 3. Matching Tie & Pocket Square
07:20 4. Wearing a Suit with Short Socks
07: 59 5. Neck Tie with an Unbuttoned Dress Shirt
09:07 6. Oversized Shirt Collars
10:10 7. Square-Toed Shoes
12:11 8. Tennis Socks
13:27 9. Windsor Tie Knot
15:16 10. Satin Silk Ties
17:28 11. Sports Sunglasses
18:49 12. Grown Men Wearing Jerseys in Public
19:12 13. Slogan T-Shirts
20:03 14. Regular Necktie for Black Tie Events
21:23 15. A Belt with A Vest
22:06 16. Backpacks
24:32 17. Ties That Are Way Too Long
26:14 18. Large Armholes
26:30 19. Big Wristwatches
27 55 "19 Things".. video outfit rundown
34:57 Outfit Rundown

[@quycksylver4822]

I loved the self-roast over the overuse of the word "dapper."

[@carltrotter7622]

If you don't criticize yourself, especially your past-self, you struggle to improve. Wishing you a nice day, -Carl

[@albux]

@@carltrotter7622 Carl, drop, the "-Carl". Regards, 'kingkonger'

[@Tmanaz480]

@@carltrotter7622 Self-roasting=cool, Self Quoting=not cool.

[@cristianciarlo1571]

Noooo ! Please don’t re-do the intro, I really enjoy the theme !!!

[@Ivalid321]

Yes, please keep it!!!!

[@gentlemansgazette]

@@Ivalid321 We will keep the sound for sure, but we'll experiment and then you can give us feedback. Nothing is set in stone, except that we always want to get better.

[@Ivalid321]

@@gentlemansgazette Halleluja!!!!!😍

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@gentlemansgazette i would never wear a regular tie to a black tie event. i wouldn't wear any kind if tie. i wear a t shirt to black tie events.

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@gentlemansgazette little people with tint wrists shouldn't wear large watches. i have a 9.5"wrists. i like 48-52mm watches.

[@DiogoSena]

Don’t you dare change the intro.

[@iliass2351]

I guess tt's become classic !

[@carloscortes3222]

Iťs as stylish as he is!

[@Siutalia]

Maybe only toning down the loudness slightly. sometimes they talk very softly and then the intro music blasts my ears.

[@-mrmarc03-34]

@Diogo Sena afinal existem mais portugueses a verem este canal... E ainda mais o grande Sena!

[@-2syon133]

yup

[@drkrik4985]

Began to watch it, DON'T REDO INTRO, IT'S PERFECT.

[@stephansam537]

I was just going to write that!!!

[@furkota]

Nice pfp! Red blood cell best girl

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

yeah i like the theme song

[@fdw1234]

The way Sven grimaces when showing the picture of cargo shorts is hilarious

[@Timbo5000]

Same with the square toe shoes, but to be fair I don't think anyone with a semblance of style could prevent themselves from grimacing at those monstrocities

[@Ikari777]

@@Timbo5000 Exactly lol

[@indriadrayton1132]

@@Timbo5000 check out a place called Washington Heights in the States and you will see those bent square toed shoes are still king!

[@nathanwoolley8479]

@@Timbo5000 same with sport sunglasses lol

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@Timbo5000 yes; even when the square shoes first came out, I thought they looked goofy and awkward

[@OzymandiasRex]

The peasant comment is gold. Every time I see someone dressed awfully I hear him say "that just makes you look like a peasant". ^^

[@unnecessarilylongnam]

I use that on my sons all the time.

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

Long live the peasantry

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

And when they argue, follow up with: "I'm sorry, is that a poor person joke I'm too rich to understand?"

[@bigmikebeebee]

Let them eat cake!

[@VentilatorenBumser]

Gotta love the upper-class vibes in this comment section

[@jknw7033]

The 19 things you should never wear was actually the first video I watched on this channel.

[@gentlemansgazette]

KZbin can see that it elicits strong reactions so they still recommend it to people... Obviously, you are still here, so it could not have been that bad, but do you remember how it made you feel?

[@Dhskzhsjsozb]

@@gentlemansgazette It was the first for me too. As a matter of fact I found it quite "offensive" , but then i went back to your channel through other videos and now I'm totally fond of it ! And looking back at it, I agree with almost every point you made.

[@colinmurphy2214]

@@gentlemansgazette I’m still here as well, and though I agreed with most of it, you presented it too harshly and it made you appear pretentious. You’ve improved a lot and no longer have this issue!

[@05Rudey]

Same here.

[@jknw7033]

@@gentlemansgazette Well, when I first saw it two years ago I agreed with most of the things. And I found it very nice that a channel like this existed. But when I reaceatly saw it I found the Ties in the example photo very good too. I also found it very brave that you said things that a lot of people woud disagree with.

[@OliviaWenya]

When you suddenly realise how long you've been following this channel....

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

ikr lol

[@ianbutler1983]

Sven, I respect that you don't take yourself too seriously and can have some fun at your own expense. Well done.

[@lifeisstr4nge]

If Raphael were a pirate - he would be known as Dapper Squinteye

[@alvinsanchez967]

Actual pirates wore anything and everything including women's garments. Maybe if Raphael made a video for release on International Talk Like a Pirate Day Sept 19, 2021 dress as a dapper movie pirate. That's Captain Dapper Squinteye to you landlubber!

[@nonlamesniper]

@@alvinsanchez967 thank You for the reminder!

[@msmlolmanpolybrige0335]

He would be steed bonnet

[@dereklwashington1132]

Ye Olde Dapper Squinteye would be the farm to table pub and boutique inn he opened upon retirement from the sea lol

[@heartbeatingpriest]

underrated comment

[@robertschneider2189]

I bought a pair of alpargatas after seeing your video. My kids saw me in them, and said to me, "OMG dad, what are those hideous things on your feet, what's wrong with you?" I love the shoes just based on their reaction.

[@triplea6174]

Hehe this is why I'd rather go with boat shoes

[@laclochard]

They are very common in Spain during summer as they are from Mallorca

[@JohnLee-vl8qk]

Sven, I wouldn’t change a thing. My wife, on the other hand is convinced that I’m going through a midlife crisis, because I’m dressing much nicer and wearing better shoes. I’m 40 now, and I dress like a man. Oh well. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alphakky]

Better watch it. She might think you're dressing up for a girlfriend. 😉

[@BeckBeckGo]

My boyfriend has always been a absolute dandy. But at home, he wears these shapeless grey sweatpants and these old tshirts that I keep laundering roughly so maybe they’ll finally die. But if the bulk cotton T-shirt has one good quality, it’s that they don’t die. Ever.

[@carbine090909]

@@BeckBeckGo now you know why wearing "boyfriend" clothes is popular with the ladies. He can't wear them if you are.

[@shawnwales696]

Get your wife to watch the videos, that might alleviate her concerns. Congratulations on dressing well, that can make all the difference!

[@urhunn7778]

The so-called "midlife crisis" is a Feminist buzzworld, implying something is wrong with those men who finally figured out life.

[@N0v3mB3r29O]

Really appreciating the uptick in humor that seems to be creeping into the production lately, this was a good idea to react to a past video. Awesome outfit today!

[@Chokkan]

That was great, and really shows that you guys don't take yourselves too seriously. I think I agree with most of the things you mentioned and only wear these things when I'm lounging around at home. Your socks are too nice for that! Also, thanks for that fan-service extended crotch shot at the end. :o

[@colinmurphy2214]

The word “peasant” means something different than a medieval pauper to younger people. I don’t know how familiar you are with “Hype beasts”, but they’re obnoxious young people who wear nothing but designer clothes. They re-popularized the word by calling anyone who can’t afford designer goods “peasants” in a very degrading way. This may have contributed to any recourse you got for saying people looked like peasants, people may have been associating you with the hype-beasts

[@sirhandelno3]

The irony is that hypebeats are themselves peasants by the time they finish a shopping trip

[@KaitouKaiju]

It's still the same basic insult, that someone is too poor to be classy.

[@darianburkhart752]

@@KaitouKaiju Even so, I'm proof that you don't need a lot of money to dress well (broke college student who loves a classic wardrobe).

[@OrrosGG]

@@darianburkhart752 Gentlemen, and I mean True Gentlemen are good at adapting, and you’re living proof of it. I quite understand how it’s being broke. 🎩

[@conorbakhuizen4061]

Love the new editing with the out-takes, slow-mo and funny bits, makes for a much more entertaining viewing experience whilst still being informative and interesting. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@gentlemansgazette]

Glad to hear that!

[@harrybate3620]

I would love to see an updated video called "19 things a modern Gentleman should stay away from"

[@shakezmaybe3192]

It is better not to do the updated version because dudes with flip flops will still call themselves gentlemen and they will defend their attire even if it is not suitable for one.

[@SansAziza]

A modern gentleman blows his nose before filming.

[@owenhexley6426]

I’ve watched half the video and so far it’s just Raphael agreeing with his past self.

[@JosephFlores-yn4yi]

Nah, he also mentions how he was too harsh in his tone

[@mikochild2]

Maybe you feel that way because you were looking for evolutions in his style, while this video mainly contains critiques other than style...like the number of times he said "dapper" or his need for lotion.

[@Slynkee88]

I feel like a lot of the people who criticized the original video were failing to understand that your channel is strictly about classic, gentlemanly fashion and mannerisms. Everything on Gentleman's Gazette is approached from that perspective. If that's not their style, than the videos on your channel aren't made for them. There are plenty of other channels on men's fashion that may be more appropriate to their personal style.

[@mortenkramer816]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1340">22:20</a> your editor had fun there:) me too. Couldn’t stop laughing

[@joskovich2753]

I would love to see a video about the Scottish Highlandwear. I want to see you in a kilt Rapheal!

[@skaerber1767]

The quote about constant improvement is an excellent capstone to the theme of this video. One way to continue improvement is to look back at ones self and see what you would do now with the knowledge you have gained. Great video, keep up the good work.

[@stevefg3067]

The old Raphael was more sarcastic sounding, loved the dude 👍

[@vaderprime923]

For sure, all of the hosts have really lightened up in the last few years and it’s much more enjoyable. Really enjoyed the slight outtakes and humor in Preston’s last video, and the contrast between Raphael now and even 3 years ago is stark. Keep it up gents!

[@SirKahuna18]

I really enjoy the comedic additions to these videos, it makes the watching experience very enjoyable!

[@inakinahuelsantosangel3460]

The bag or briefcase is only usable in the USA or Europe, here in Argentina they always get stolen, most of those who need to commute to work in suit go with a backpack but they put it in front or we wear them with the zippers against us to avoid getting stolen.

[@yasha42oth]

That was the first video I've watched from you guys and even though your stuff is not my style, I find your videos - especially lately - very informative and relaxing to watch/listen to. I felt like that video was a bit over the top in terms of roasting the viewers :v but it still was the video that got me hooked onto your other stuff later on. Thanks for making such nice content.

[@blackduncan9812]

Time to embrace my inner peasant because if I'm wearing these sports socks almost all the time 😂😂😂

[@kasparovthegodofwar]

3rd world upper class need to see this. 😂

[@StanfordChiou]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="317">5:17</a> It's moments like this that remind you Raphael is a lawyer LOL

[@timschubardt]

The repetition that happened with the "dapper", always happens to me when I have to write something for university.:D Best regards.:)

[@colinmurphy2214]

Look up synonyms and try to find something contextually appropriate

[@farnazfer4888]

I love the color combination of your outfit! Would you do a video on unexpected color combinations that go beautifully together?

[@johanjohansen7572]

I saw how many angry reactions this video got so I was happy when you reacted to it. I like that blue suit in the video, sad you don't wear it so often.

[@lucekannin9952]

I agree with your style 100%. In a world that specializes in so many outlets of creativity, men's dress promoting conservative wear should be highlighted. Men's dress wear should command respect, not demand respect. Men of authority should present themselves in a confident manner when socially engaging with others. Men's wear has changed through the years but first impressions are slower to change.

[@OrrosGG]

Awesome series. Reaction videos are always interesting showing our changes in some ideas.

[@rmyc57]

Thank you for yet another fun video. Reviewing yourselves for some of your imperious and seemingly condescending video remarks from the past is admirable. I agree with the tenor of most of your videos given your stated purpose of promoting classic style in men’s clothes. It is great to see a business succeed with a ‘throwback’ business model and in spite of often polarizing and self-inflicted ‘wounds’. Perhaps most of all, I enjoy your humor. Classic style is great!

[@FarHagh]

Big thumbs up. I rarely see someone look at themselves and do it as fair and honest as you do in this video :)

[@lolitamorris2943]

I’m a woman and I love your channel!

[@christineroberts4018]

I'm a woman too I do too

[@yuuya2111]

As a lady I love this channel as well! I wish I could see more men dressing classically.

[@terrywestbrook-lienert2296]

Ditto! The videos are great, and I learned much from them.

[@brenttesterman1198]

Great video! Honest self-reflection is always in style.

[@JARTFreaks]

I loved this video and had much to laugh, thank you!

[@kershawbaker2982]

I remember watching this video the first time and it helped me realize why I always felt something was off when I saw myself wearing cargo shorts in the mirror. Ever since then, I've been hooked on this channel and applied some advice given by you all.

[@avroman100]

Each time I hear that men should never wear cargo short, make me laugh (specially when you show somebody camping). Short are good (specially in hot countries), cargo short are best when you traveling in nature or camping.

[@alvinsanchez967]

The problem is going overboard with it. A haversack, belt pouches, fishermen's vest or surveyor vest would do. Objects weigh more below your center of gravity. Another problem the more storage space a person has the more items they are never going to use are put in the storage space. I and other bushcrafters have earlier in our hobby have been guilty of this. I do have a few cargo shorts and cargo pants compared to my regular outdoor shorts and outdoor pants. When I do wear them I'm not carrying a haversack but a backpack and keep my wallet, keys, multi-tool, a Bic lighter, maps, base plate compass, pencil, and a small notebook in the cargo pocket.

[@hussainfadwani3828]

ill die in my flip flops, thank you

[@r.stevens6205]

This is a great video. Your facial expressions, especially the painful ones, are classic!

[@luhtathefinn3036]

Only half way through this video and find it kind and happy......thumbs up :-)

[@robpaulson6568]

I think your video on skin tone is one of the most underrated out there. It helped me figure out why certain dark Colors like navy green looked kinda off on my skin while other dark ones didn’t.

[@nursen2106]

isn't it!

[@dwf76]

One of your best videos to date. Great that you've listened to comments and then put this together. Oh and keep the intro :)

[@johnchampion6926]

Really liking the outfit rundown being done outside rather than in the studio. To be honest, I personally prefer it as it shows the pieces as you would see them and not under studio lights. Keep up the great work!!!

[@TomReinerDE]

You seem very spontaneous and „off script“ in this video - which makes you even more likeable. Great vid.

[@TNTTestificate]

"Never wear sandals, especially with socks" *japanese traditional clothing has entered the chat*

[@TNTTestificate]

@Selim Mašić just a bit 🤔

[@MuhammadAli-qh8tg]

The tennis socks thing hit home for me as I often wear them but I am working on reforming my collection. They are something I find comfortable with formal shoes but the original video which I only watched recently really made me realise I do not find them stylish at all lol

[@-RONNIE]

This was a really good review of an old video of yours & most of the information still resonates today.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Please don't change the intro.

[@lordrandal90]

Please make a video about the style of two very peculiar gentlemen, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson! Their style has changed with every interpretation of the characters by the various actors... And not just Cumberbatch and Downey Jr! Iconic Sherlock Holmes actor Basil Rathbone appears in Dressing the Man and another book by Alan Flusser. I hope it's food for thought and you make a video like you did for Kingsman.

[@jude8943]

Kinda love the current intro. "Peasant," hilariously antiquated term, therefore not offensive. Awesome channel. 👍

[@raisklose6785]

Sven agreeing with himself for 37 mins

[@jacksbuddy1]

Just saw this video for the first time. I like you guys better now. Very entertaining. Thank you.

[@themrextra5238]

I like the old intro It’s very classic, very timeless

[@brianheffernan8982]

Great video. I really enjoyed it. You have a great week.

[@robertdee648]

You have evolved beautifully and I love your channel. I have watched most videos several times and you have never posted a video that I did not consider helpful.

[@darianburkhart752]

For the record, I found the peasant comment hilarious both times. And I'm not very wealthy myself.

[@victorocanto8612]

Thank you raphael for introducing me to menswear 💕

[@supersonique001]

I approve this rather 'dapper' message!

[@onerandombruh]

Funny thing is that my first video ever watched from your channel was the one about how to pronounce some brands correctly... It was al for the laughs in the comments section but I dug deeper and boy how I love your content, so keep up the good work!! P.S.: Please leave the intro as is, it's just perfect!!

[@calvinherrington8172]

Definitely love the intro. One of the reasons I subscribed honestly. Great vid 👍

[@dqalombardi]

Those boots are FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@emilemacdonald6277]

Please tell me you're talking about the boots he wears in winter with the fur lined 🤩

[@anatolystepanovichdyatlov1747]

The funny thing is: Back in the day peasants dressed better than most people today. I know that may come across as rude, but truth be told, even if it is hard sometimes.

[@fow8780]

I would like you to record your command comrad dyatlov

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

They did like i do today. My grandma came from those depression Era days. Wear the same suits an take care of them. Im very surprised how high quality my items are. They seem water an stain proof. I just hope there is a low cost way to dye velvet cause I want the flashy bright black color back.

[@anatolystepanovichdyatlov1747]

@@fow8780 *slaps logbook Raise the powah!

[@fow8780]

@@anatolystepanovichdyatlov1747 I have decided to not continue with this joke as it will only diminish the spontaneity and “dope” factor of it. P.S. As a non native English speaker I am very proud of this comment and I do in fact now consider myself as above the average person.

[@mysterious2007damn]

I find that peasant comment quite ironic since the people using it as an insult are most likely descendants of peasants.

[@MeTubeERG]

Love your videos, Sven. You're a true gentleman. And I'm now a first time customer!

[@freshpressedify]

I enjoyed your unfiltered opinions in that video, keep them coming

[@robbiwan]

This vid contains a good combination of yellow tie and blue suit / blazer. There is hardly any content on yellow tie combinations. It seems to be one of the most beautiful ties especially the light yellow. Or a whole series of affordable dress shirts and tie combinations. Great vids!!!

[@rumatadestora]

That video is dapper!

[@makeoutbars2202]

man you guys are fantastic!!

[@kellilangvo]

truly enjoyed this video…been watching the channel for years❤️🙂

[@seaslug7421]

This vid was some lighthearted fun. Definitely do a few more reaction videos.

[@eekee6034]

I'm really happy a channel like this can be self-depreciating when appropriate. It was very well-handled. I'm also really happy to see a dapper gentleman who is clearly not afraid of tiny tie-knots. It's the type I've always tied, but in recent years I was worried it made me look a little stingy. I do like the look of a larger knot, not as large as a full Windsor, but it's reassuring to see my old type was never really bad. Watches... yeah. I've thought about wearing some crazy watches because, when I was a kid, I always wanted a computer watch, ;) but attention-grabbing is risky and status symbols... well, I have to say status symbols can be so gauche! XD

[@andrewvitovitch5731]

A fun and informative video. I chuckled quite a bit on the train. 👍

[@andreleverettejr3747]

The green vintage tweed jacket is PHENOMENAL

[@bradycollins5267]

Keep doing what y'all are doing here

[@sarge1534]

"accentuate your balls" had me laughing for at least a minute

[@amill1563]

By reacting to your own video somehow seems more interesting than the original video I haven't seen. Now I learned some on what not to wear.

[@scottstevens8756]

love it! Love your reactions to yourself

[@nateranger783]

The video he is reacting to is my least favourite Gentlemen's Gazette video, mainly because of people reacting so badly and making wild assumptions about Raphael. I like today's combination, I think that you are certainly getting better(previously I believe that you seemed to have a lot going on).

[@doroparker1702]

Nate, thanks for mentioning. I like the today outfit, too. He keeps to Karo patterns only and same mono colour on tie and pocket square.

[@JosephFlores-yn4yi]

I do think that he did come off as, who do i say this? Offensive i guess? Basically shitting on them But those people really overreacted about the topic XD And its funny cuz while they got so angry Raphael probably didnt even care

[@ifj.kosagabor8193]

The only man on earth hwo is allowed to wear white socks is Micheal Jackson...

[@anthonyjahnke4328]

The fact you can poke fun at yourself for using “dapper” is amazing. You should make it a drinking/ card game. 10/10 would drink every weekend. Oh, and don’t change the intro, you can’t make perfect better.

[@Jacob-on5zh]

Lol seen all videos in sequential order, so good to see everyone's POV and nice to hear that you guys are friends too

[@ghaethwardeh]

I can notice you look nicer now, sir!

[@mikejersey100]

Actually i have an idea for a video: how would blue collar workers dress dapper? Usually dressing up is associated with white collar workers but how would other do it? Not the best example, but Peaky Blinders style was somewhat dapper although they were not really workers.

[@edennis8578]

What do you mean? Blue collar workers can't really dress in a dapper way on the job; it isn't practical. Off the job, why would it be any different for a blue collar worker as opposed to a white collar worker? As a woman married to a man who started as a blue collar worker and is now in management, you dress for the job when you're doing physical work, but dress as a gentleman when you want to off the job. My husband favored tweed blazers for every day when we were out and about. We live in a small college town, so outside of weddings and funerals, a suit looks out of place 99% of the time.

[@dcarbs2979]

I've not seen the show, so do not know what their social status is. The fashion I have seen from the boxset stills looks typical working class. Authentic photos of working people from c.1890-1930 shows even the children wore 3-piece suits. Only the toffs would dress up. The peasants may have a Sunday best for church on their only day off a week.

[@edennis8578]

Just to say, I bought my husband his first tweed blazer when we were newlyweds 25 years ago, and he wore it everywhere. A tweed blazer is still his go-to look.

[@user-iu1ru1qz7u]

Dude what age do you think you live in? Anyone can dress well *and* on a budget.

[@alvinsanchez967]

@@user-iu1ru1qz7u Good point Teachignmensfashion and Ashley Weston have done several challenges along that line.

[@darramlogan7126]

A TV show from Canada that I would recommend for classic mens fashion prior to the 1920's is Murdoch Mysteries (2008- present), I would love for this channel to review its use of fashion by season.

[@_TheGreatOne_]

I watched that video a week ago and I did not realize that is one of your old videos thus I think your videos are not old or new, but classic. Also, I would like to congratulate you on your "new" personnel, they fit right into this content format. On another note, reacting to your own videos, it's quite a thing! I never saw that on youtube, you might be the first. nice! Don't change the intro, it's perfect.

[@viclucyzia]

Mr Schneider I am watching lately a rerun of Hart to Hart where you see Jonathan Hart sporting nice clothes but one accessory he wears often and that is the neckerchief. I know it's not classic accessory of the 30s 40s but yet out of curiosity what do you think about it?

[@Uddaybhaikabaap]

*Sven reacting to a video by Sven where Sven is representing Sven's older video on "19 things men should never wear".*

[@onerandombruh]

Sven-ception.

[@FortressMT]

Don't apologize for confidence. People need to up their game. That video challenged me in a lot of positive ways. Thank you for speaking from your heart!

[@bronco1199]

A very dignified reaction video old boy, well done!!!

[@AH-yg2dj]

I’d prefer walking barefoot than using those ridiculous clown “shoes”.

[@matrixmirage2148]

_,,Hey! Watch your language, _*_clown shoes_*_ ."_ (Dukov, Fallout 3)

[@virginiaplain72]

My brother, when he was getting into the style of clothing, he would never button the top button of his shirt. I did not like that look at all.

[@edennis8578]

A button down shirt with a tie should always have the top button buttoned. Without a tie, the top button should not be buttoned; a totally buttoned button down shirt without a tie is traditionally a manual-laborer look: farmers working in the field, ditch diggers, and prisoners on a chain gang.

[@virginiaplain72]

@@edennis8578 Told the same thing to my brother.

[@ellove370]

Raphael, parts of this video made me laugh out loud!😁

[@MichaelSBetts]

Best "reaction" video! Well done, Sven!.

[@TJCleyn]

Sven (or anyone reading this), what are you thoughts on the leather backpack or backpack/briefcase converter? I am a college student who loves classic style but due to the large amount of books I have to carry as well as a history of shoulder pains, I tend to prefer a backpack for my commute by cycle. It does clash a little with the general style of my outfits. What would you suggest as other good alternatives?

[@shakezmaybe3192]

Do you wear jackets to class or do you still wear polo shirts? If you wear polo shirts, I guess a backpack might be alright. If you go with a jacket, I have no other opinion other than use e-books and wear a briefcase.

[@adamkun5524]

Go on with the packpack. It might not look stylish, but better for your health. I admit I go around in a suit and a backpack (for the same resason you do, books and a heavy laptop).

[@doroparker1702]

Always take care for your back and your health. Ending up in a wheelchair will never get stylish.

[@alvinsanchez967]

If you are wearing a suit jacket, sport coat, or blazer and still need to use a leather backpack take off the jacket while wearing the backpack. It will also help protect the jacket from excessive wear and tear caused by the backpack's straps. An option may be a satchel bag in leather and/or waxed canvas like those found in Carbon2Cobalt. Alternate which shoulder you wear the strap over to balance the weight over time. Sinch the strap as not to have the bag too low. It should be above your center of gravity. Have the bag under the shoulder facing away from the street with one hand firmly holding the bag by the handle.

[@RUS-nb3xq]

Is this ok to wear a backpack if you are actually a schoolboy? P.s.: your channel made me love classic style!

[@Yougaljuboja]

Very benevolent evolution ^^ like it !

[@joshualefranc2990]

Well that video got me to start watching your channel, so good job.