How to be an Elegant Man

How to develop an elegant, classy style, life, and personality as a gentleman.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Aesthetics
3:25 Lifestyle
5:41 Personality
7:42 Conclusion

[@dwgogo1637]

This is like water in a desert. Thank you.

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, sir

[@wiseonwords]

I was impressed by your mention of the writer Douglas Murray. He's one of those rare people who is as witty and elegant in his speech as he is in his writing.

[@EV-EV-EV]

A gay Jewish shill

[@petereastwood7868]

I think David Beckham deserves a nod here. I don’t like his tattoos personally, but apart from that, his dress, demeanor and humility show him to be a Gentleman, imo. The fact that he stood in line for hours to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth Ii, instead of using celebrity privilege to jump the queue, says at lot about him, I think.

[@moorshound3243]

Yea my father served him some food and said that he was very polite.

[@marvinpreston6819]

A great choice. I admire him as a father, husband and of course a football icon. Always classy.

[@kuengagyeltshen8152]

How about Buffon or Pirlo?

[@alexandrawallner8814]

I am a lady and, as such, agree with all you're saying about being a gentleman. All the attributes you've put forth in this video could also apply to ladies! Thanks so much for bringing the idea of elegance to to your viewers. It can be so disheartening to see sloppy people everywhere. I can't believe that people dress like they do when they take airplanes. I'm not fond of flying, but when I do, I at least like to put on something clean. What if the plane went down and I were to die in a baggy tea shirt, baggy shorts and flip-flops? This is way to go into the Universe????????? Thanks again for your enlightening videos! I just love what you are bringing!

[@ARedcoat]

Glad you mentioned Roger Moore at the end. I have never read a bad word against him. Everyone who knew him or worked with him speaks well of him. A true elegant gentleman.

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Absolutely. He was a rare breed of gentleman. One of the best.

[@joshmiller7777]

So true. Even as a man in my early 20s, I idolise the elegance and decorum that Sir Roger displayed throughout his life. The definition of a gentleman

[@Mrvictorfernandes]

My favorite Cary Grant quote that probably best expresses the basic principle of elegance: "My father used to say, 'Let them see you and not the suit. That should be secondary.'"

[@mikehess4494]

Thank you Gent.Z

[@kirstenbakker839]

Great video! I love that you're on a mission to promote elegance among a younger generation of men. Elegance makes a person stand out for all the right reasons and promotes more respectful and connected social interactions.

[@scottg2946]

Really good subject here. Just the other day I was in line to clear customs at an airport, and I saw one guy with a very well coordinated sport jacket and trousers, with a non-obtrusive carry-on suitcase, who was going through the process but was completely unbothered by it, to the point that he stood out among all the other hundreds of people. For me, one example of true gentlemanly elegance is former President Obama, who is always at ease with himself, dresses well, moves confidently and with purpose, is articulate, urbane, and witty, and on and on. I'd be happy if I had 10% of his elegance and gravitas. I so agree with your comments on today's meathead aggressive masculine model, which is so dull and pitiful. Keep up the great content Gent Z!

[@Gent.Z]

The airport is one of those places that makes many lose their composure and elegance. To remain dignified and unhurried is the mark of a true gentleman. I agree, Obama was a great example of this.

[@alexshewan]

I find Stanley Tucci to be an exemplary role model for elegance, class and sophistication, presented so casually that it's almost effortless. Another great video, Gent Z! I always enjoy watching these in the morning to start my day on the right foot and mindset. Have a great weekend, everyone!

[@gingicomingi]

I'm really impressed by your vocabulary and the way you articulate your thoughts. It's not just the words themselves, but how you combine them that's so striking. May I ask where you learned to express yourself in such an intelligent and thoughtful manner?

[@SANTAMU3RTE]

Second this

[@DugueFrancois-kx3jv]

As we say, in France since the 18th century : " Le style est l'homme même " . Thank you Gent Z .

[@petereastwood7868]

In Hamlet, Polonius’ advice to Laertes as he sets out to travel to France is this: “ …. Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not express’d in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclaims the man, And they in France of the best rank and station Are of a most select and generous chief in that. ….”

[@sparkyblazeup1]

One of my favorite characters was John Steed in the Avengers TV series.

[@brookvalley907]

Cary Grant is the perfect example of how you can learn to become an elegant man. He started out as a Cockney kid, Archibald Leach, and gradually built the elegant persona "Cary Grant". One of the men he used as a pattern for the persona "Cary Grant" was Douglas Fairbanks Sr.. So, Cary Grant was not Cary Grant. The basic trait of an elegant man is that he is usually relaxed and cool. He has the air of Amused Mastery. He has mastery, because he has seen the various aspects of human behavior and nothing surprises him any more. It simply amuses him. Building a wardrobe is a cross between collecting costumes for a Stanley Kubrick movie and building an art collection.

[@petereastwood7868]

Well, Archie Leach was born in Bristol, so in no way was he a Cockney.

[@brookvalley907]

@@petereastwood7868 thank you for the correction.

[@greva2904]

It has to be said though that Cary Grant was an act, as he himself was fully aware. According to his daughter, when he was at home even in Hollywood he always reverted to his native Bristol accent. He never stopped being Archie Leach. As he commented, even he wished he could be Cary Grant!

[@joshmiller7777]

Might I suggest a video on the great Bill Nighy, a charming gentleman actor with a fine sense of style

[@stefanpuxon]

Glad I found you. You’re doing important work. Thank you, sir.

[@timwashburn8553]

Even when Cary Grant is acting in "Arsenic and Old Lace" he's a gentleman.

[@BondTheOGYT]

Grooming, well spoken, attire, knowledge, connections 👍

[@sammajor2075]

This feels like your manifesto. 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, Sam. I somewhat agree with you!

[@mav91941]

I think a good example of an elegant man was one of my favorite actors, Tom Wilkinson

[@martinwalsh6877]

Good manners are their own reward.

[@gaius68]

Great thoughts. Thanks for sharing. I agree that Cary Grant is always an inspiration.

[@philipkollberg]

This gentleman likes gardening, long jogging, home improvements and gameing on the pc. And I do speak a second language since Im a swedish man.

[@raeeshalder]

Great content as always ✨

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, sir

[@leonardphillip]

Thoroughly enjoy your channel, young man. Please keep up the excellent work.

[@alexanderschaufuss1464]

Dear GentZ, My comment is not specially related to this video, it is more a general compliment on your posts. Well, with 64 I am not in your target group but I like the topics you pick and the way you present them. And btw, most apply as well to senior followers as me. You make a great job Cheers from Paris

[@pioneerjatt93]

one of your best videos thank you bro ❤

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thank You for the Video 😀

[@guitarplayer5611]

David Niven comes to mind.

[@carloh2503]

The combination of patterns & color in your outfit reflects the topic very well..as intended 😉

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Bravo! your discussion and illustrations of an "elegant man" definitely resonate with me they inspire me to challenge myself to achieve an even higher standard of self-improvement thanks for sharing!

[@jjjacob4193]

Great video Man. By the way, I find your voice soothing. More power to your channel!

[@awalton9024]

This is a standout among your many wonderful videos. Cheers🍹

[@ceciliatercic7103]

Matthew Goode is very elegant❤

[@leonso5358]

I think Austin Butler is a good role model of a modern elegant man.

[@Gent.Z]

I agree, I’m a big fan of his ever since Elvis

[@kevinderrickson2759]

He's been dead since the 80s, but there are lots of videos of Orson Welles out there. The man was a paragon of charm, elegance, and sophistication. I rank him among the best

[@sammajor2075]

Orson Welles 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 A genius and a gentleman.

[@kevinderrickson2759]

Absolutely. Staggering brilliance and wit, endlessly talented, and the ebullience of a Mozart concerto. A gem of a man

[@marsfortune8412]

Bravo sir, bravo.

[@hoozat007]

Good video. I agree with all your examples. It’s difficult to come up with current men who would be described as elegant.

[@TributesAndUnique]

I agree although ones that come to mind are Ben Barnes, Mackenyu, Jin (BTS), Rami Malek, and Jonathan Bailey

[@FernandoDeekeSasse]

Inspiring video. Many thanks.

[@grantchanin2878]

Hi GZ, what a wonderful upload. Your presentation, knowledge and general personality is superb. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and character.

[@Gent.Z]

Thank you, Grant

[@notthisguy5263]

I loved every second of this video and I agree with this and I feel like this is not for clout or how many views you can get… but more of something exclusive for those who look for it so please keep on making quality videos

[@rickpostdp]

Very helpful video!

[@GsibergTimepieces]

another great great video! you got my attention.

[@kletts42]

A good video and this is good. I enjoy Carey Grant movies. I haven't seen many, but I really enjoy the ones I have seen so far. I just wish I woke up to this 25 years ago.

[@adrianwalker2833]

King/Prince CHARLES is my personal style icon. And perhaps Jacob REES-MOGG as well, in particular his unashamedly old fashioned style and his accent!

[@bellathereader1328]

Great video!

[@teakcore5261]

Great video.

[@gingicomingi]

I would appreciate it if you could create a video discussing style and gentlemanly elements in Netflix's show, "The Gentleman," which is adapted from the film. It features numerous standout scenes that perfectly capture the sartorial elegance and essence of gentlemanliness from the original movie.

[@daniel238850]

Can you do a video on how you dress to sporting events. A sartorial approach works for the Kentucky Derby, but how about a baseball game, basketball, soccer, or whatever

[@kevin-jg5nq]

Henry Cavill, who, I believe, you have covered.

[@TributesAndUnique]

When I think of elegant men, Ben Barnes, Tom Hiddleston, Gong Yoo, Morten Harket, Mads Mikkelsen, and Mats Hummels come to mind

[@pukaman2000]

All of my role models have been outed as scoundrels.

[@angelo8516]

Thanks for all your efforts and articulations to try to inspire present and soon to be aspiring Gentleman!🎩👍 I do resignate and agree with your sentiment and message to want to educate and guide those curious and searching souls, who want to better themselves and elevate their own contribution to Society and live life in an Elegant and Beautiful manner, like a Gentleman!🎩👍 To the point that was made at 4:44, on Men wanting to be surrounded by beauty, I'd like to quote from "The House Beautiful" a book that came out during the Art Deco Era in America, and inspired a movement in Architecural design, that inspired many great Architects around the World, like Frank Lloyde Wright!🏡 "The House Beautiful" Philosophy was that'" If your surrounded by Beauty, it has a positive and morally uplifting effect on your well being!🎩👔👞👍 Keep the faith bruh!👍✊✌🕊

[@laithellabban]

great video, just wanted to add: table manners

[@leonardc1303]

I'm reference George Clooney for fashion and style.

[@missraven5009]

nice

[@Jay-0011]

The actor Jon hamm played Donald Draper in the series Mad Men I was hoping you could do a video on his character

[@antoinedubuisson8940]

Could you review the elegance of Hannibal Lecter? Especially the one from the TV show.

[@djdemasco8721]

George Clooney

[@Knightcommander69]

Stoicism is the ultimate philosophy for gentlemen. Many military commanders had Marcus Aurelius’ meditations on hand. I’ve read it 20+ times

[@Tweegrrl]

You might enjoy The Affected Provincial's Companion by Lord Breaulove Swells Whimsy

[@darrellperez1029]

George Clooney I'd say is elegance noe a day

[@carlosaguilar9091]

I know it’s wrong, but Alan Rickman as Hans Grubber comes to mind. That guy was so cool. 😎

[@karam6728]

Great video Sir, really enjoy your content and you're one of the few KZbinrs who properly embraces these topics. Would love if you could do a video on JFK. Cheers.

[@BD-me3gj]

I thin Romeo Santos is the most elegant and refined artist at the time

[@geridayao8924]

I think David Niven fits more the bill.

[@Rcaneneophyte8906]

Please do a video on Steve McQueen the king of cool 👑 in the future.

[@siegfriedo]

👍

[@jmagda41]

I love all your videos and what you're trying to do in this bass-ackward culture of ours. But... should you be wearing so many "rough" items together in this video? Tweed coat, knit tie *and* an oxford shirt? I'm almost certain the feel of materials come into play just as much as patterns do, yes?

[@cgab12]

Are black and white spectator shoes considered to be elegant or showy?

[@charlesfieltesjunior4381]

I am inspired by Captain Picard

[@brandonairey4040]

Do you know about Graham Hill the F1 driver from the 60s and early 70s? His countenance and style are unmatched in sport.

[@adrianwalker2833]

Oh yes, Graham Hill, one of my childhood heroes. With his pencil moustache and his combed back hair he looked like he came from another era. He almost looked like an RAF Spitfire pilot in WW2. He was the quintessential British gentleman: polite, respectful and humorous. It's a shame he died before videos were commonplace, for otherwise we might be witness to his particular brand of wit and irony. I did like his dry humour and his personal style. Thank you for reminding us of him.

[@thesmartbudgetchannel2940]

👍

[@admiralcraddock464]

Just watching this while I`m eating yeasterday`s pizza and drinking warm lager from a can while sitting in my underpants and picking my nose.

[@mauricebederon869]

In one of your shorts you have mentioned Pierce Brosnan and how he aged in a good way. I remember the success of the NBC- series "Remington Steele", broadcast first in 1982 and my shock when I found a book about Pierce Brosnan more than one decade later. He had really terrible teeth in the 1970's. I am not superficial, but his teeth were very ugly. He must invested a lot of time and money to correct them. Unfortunately a lot of young men and WOMEN do not care today about their appearance in public. So I respect Mr. Brosnan for his efforts, but it is clear that he needed this therapy to became a successful actor, otherwise he would never got the chance to play handsome men in TV and movie productions.

[@williammarriott6131]

I guess that leaves out the entire NBA.

[@siegfriedo]

😁

[@samuelharding257]

Keanu reeves has to be on the list

[@BroadwaySamFlowers]

I needed this. I take these rollers out my hair go right around my Cadillac elegantly.

[@devindemond1972]

🥃✨✨✨

[@user-qg8gl4qs9b]

how about David Beckham, Conor McGregor,

[@nsp74]

bond james bond

[@edmundcharles5278]

- David Niven - Sean Connery - Gregory Peck - Walter Pigeon - Fred Astaire - Mr Top Hat & Tails - Vincent Price - Louis Jordan - William F. Buckley Jr - John F. Kennedy - Ronald Reagan - FDR - James Stewart - Ephram Zimbalist Junior - George Macready (great voice too) - Laurence Olivier -Clark Gabel - George Sanders - Humphrey Bogart (on occasion) - Errol Flynn - Raymond Burr (in Perry Mason form) - John Sutton | Actor

[@user-pp9bl5gr1n]

Martin Luther King Malcolm X Denzel Washington Sidney Poitier

[@xzraphi]

Can you do another EDC

[@jgonz1325]

I think elegance is in the mind and in the soul, anything above that is vanity

[@cgab12]

I would also add, lose the body art….nothing taints an air of elegance like a sprawling tattoo.

[@Bailiol]

Excellent breakdown. The only thing I would disagree with you on regards physical presence. It may be counterintuitive, but an elegant man can fight and is dangerous. It gives him an added depth and competency; it also acts as a strong deterrent against those who may act inelegantly towards him and thus associate him with their inelegance.

[@sammajor2075]

"An elegant man can fight,and is dangerous". Respectfully disagree. Speaking as a man who "can fight,and is considered dangerous". The ability to hurt others,has nothing to do with being elegant.

[@franciscomartinezzea8531]

Perhaps Mr. Clooney?

[@Gent.Z]

He's a good example, indeed

[@mtlicq]

The title reminds me of the 1970's movie _Elephant Man_ concerning human compassion and suffering

[@alexandervrachkov2521]

Jesus is king, He is such an example of a gentleman, laying ones life for all of us, there is no greater love, He is love. great content btw keep up the consistency

[@TPNST]

WTF are you talking about?

[@user-xn4lv9zz7o]

​@@TPNSTBad look on you buddy.

[@themysteriousnavi6850]

Ok...

[@K_gh2000]

Thats uncalled for, but alright

[@austyncage]

Elijah Mikaelson

[@PatriciaDianneYarrow]

The many cuts in the video are rather distracting, and well, not elegant. However, the content absolutely are.

[@the.dirty.pigeon]

Hidden-gem cocktail bars tucked within restaurants or hotels are often far more elegant than standalone bars and are usually less crowded with weekend warriors. These can be great spots for dates, meeting a friend or just to enjoy some atmosphere.

[@adiathasan8721]

Improve the video quality and lighting, ie- Peter McKinnon. I’ll add to the whole vibe, thumbnails are awesome already

[@joewauters9065]

Great video. Just needs 20% more beard.

[@slaffkas]

No hoodies when grabbing coffee??? Seriously???? Moreover, hoodies are not created equal. There are really good fitted and classy ones.

[@filippomonaco2303]

Yes, not even to throw out the trash

[@teenoso4069]

How to be an Elephant Man- at first glance

[@ahoneyman]

Not real big on comversations. Most pf my socializing revolves around completing tasks. Lets put our hwads together and fix this problem. Ic we have a few laughs along the way so much the better. If not, well, the walkway got fixed and the bushes got trimmed.

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

what if i'm proud in sweatpants and hoodies?

[@beornkhan2736]

Than it is your thing

[@SteaKn1fe]

first comment

[@Tad20243]

striped shirt with a herringbone jacket- are you sure???

[@Prh-py6hm]

Modern Elegant men I can think of Guy Ritchie Tristan Tate Morgan Freeman Ramaswamy