Italian vs. British style philosophy

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[@MuhammadAli-qh8tg]

Do not appologise for your accent or linguistic ability, you did a whole video in a forign language which is amazing!!! Well done

[@user-ox6st9ef2k]

Your accent is much more clear than many native speakers have

[@mrberryman]

I'm a Brit, and I totally agree!

[@SingingSealRiana]

it is quite commen, for someone who conciously learned a language is more mindful of it and less prone to slurr it out of "fear" to get it wrong

[@tonydeltablues]

"little neglects": a good way of describing Sprezzatura :-) I'm glad a German is explaining the difference between British and Italian style philosophy :-)

[@firstchoice7761]

I am a woman who loves vintage men's clothes. I especially love suits and overcoats. Your accent and your style are very charming.

[@SingingSealRiana]

yeah, it adds character, like with the little neglects, tiny errors can have their very own attraction ^^

[@urielmartinez6279]

Haters gonna hate. Your English was excellent Bursche.

[@jekaterinamaksimova1557]

“Yep, that’s whiskey in there” at this point I smashed the like button😂

[@DamienBroderick]

very knowledgable, and your English is perfect my friend.

[@Vintagebursche]

Thanks, Damien! I appreciate thar.

[@arishokqunari1290]

Wie erfrischend, mal einen Informatiker zu sehen, der in Mode interessiert ist^^. Die meisten, die ich im Studium kennen gelernt habe, lebten das Klischee

[@Kitsune-dono]

There's nothing like italian style ♥️

[@alisharosey7948]

British does.

[@SprezzaturaLifestyle]

@@LeMaqnifique euro 2021?

[@nokia3210fuck]

@@LeMaqnifique Now I get it. You wanted to say that during the soccer european championsship 2021 you could see that the italian players were fare better dressed than the british? In general the British upper class has some solid style but Italians are way ahead.

[@DemetriosLevi]

Perfect! Not enough people teach the philosophy of style which is, in my opinion, the most important aspect. From there, everything else flows. And your English is great...the German accent makes it that much better too my friend

[@RWMoortgat]

New subscriber! Your English is excellent and you speak very clearly and elegantly, thank you for sharing with us!

[@vintagelife5195]

I look forward to your sewing videos. So far, this is the best produced vintage mens channel Ive seen. Keep up the good work!

[@MrBlair-ft2li]

Wonderful. I am of English, Irish and Scottish ancestry but live in Canada 🇨🇦 and married an Italian woman who loves Italian style. I tend to lean towards British style. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and content Sir.

[@samtsang8471]

I love how accessible you make the concepts. Thank you.

[@frager653]

Just found your lovely channel! I'm so excited to watch all of your currently released videos as well as all the ones you're going to make! Kind regards from Poland! :)

[@claude-waynecossin2808]

Thoroughly enjoyable! Looking forward to more! ( I found your accent quite charming as well.)

[@J.DouglasHenderson]

Hello. You’re channel and style are exactly what I’ve been looking for. I have subscribed and am looking forward to your future videos

[@oceansideartist]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge about classic mens wear. Glad I just discovered you and have become a subscriber! And cheers from Canada.

[@aire930]

Great work! I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I look forward to your sewing tutorials

[@braedentalkington1893]

I'm so excited I found your channel! Your English is great and I've learned so much from watching through your content!

[@jjtinkler97]

And you have just explained "buttoned down" perfectly.

[@caimano55]

Thank you Sir! That was a good summary! Please keep them coming!

[@ThatSpoonieTransGuy]

Your accent is actually quite charming. Which I never expected to say about a german or dutch (I'm dutch) accent tbh.

[@nlbhaduri]

Very interesting comparison! I would love to hear more!

[@Glaswalker1001]

Loving that intro and the video! But drinking whiskey from a cup? Barbaric!

[@Vintagebursche]

Speakeasy style 😉

[@johnboulton1109]

Great video, very interesting and well presented! I’ve watched several of your videos and enjoyed them so have decided to subscribe. Your English is clear and well understood so don’t worry about that!

[@wyldelf]

Just found this today and as a first video I applaud: this was done quite well. You may have felt anxious but you did appear rather relaxed in your delivery, for the most part. Your English is very good and the humour was enjoyable. Thank you.

[@Officialhelpkenet]

Very interesting video, I had never thought of the philosophy of the styles, but it made me think and elaborate on your thoughts. The English style is more military in that you almost wear a uniform. The structured and neat fits are very reminiscent of military style. Also the the practicality is very military-inspired as well, in that you wear the appropriate clothes and equipment for the appropriate occasion. The Italian style is more focused on personal expression and of course "sprezzatura."

[@OrrosGG]

Underrated YT Channel, very good content, hopefully this channel grows in number.

[@Robinom]

Great channel thankyou keep up the Good work!!

[@ghidoniandrea]

You have a deep knowledge of this topic. You made the philosophy behind suit traditions easy to understand. And your English is already perfect! Thank you for the video

[@Feltbeats2]

This is so interesting!!! I think from your video I have fallen in love with the English style much more. As for your first English video. It was absolutely delightful to watch. I could understand you perfectly...but that may be due to me having about 80% of my friends being German!!😅😅. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@CarpeDiem155]

Your video is excellent-well done! Subscribed.

[@Mugtree]

Loved this video. Your English is fantastic and you come across really well so no need to apologise. All the very best with your channel 👍

[@EliPop]

I enjoy your channel very thoroughly.

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Love the accent and your English is excellent. I’ve subscribed.

[@hiteshahir2671]

I like the video and that tea cup too

[@nevem5010]

This is so interesting, thank you!

[@istp1967]

Just Subscribed. Thank you I enjoy your work.

[@RakastaaKissa]

Would love to see one of these on French and Japanese style philosophies!

[@cristinelgheorghiu5294]

Good work ! Looking forward to see more !... subscribed

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Lovely! Very nice -- thank you!

[@batcrazyjt]

Nicely done!

[@mcleanroom7997]

Really good. Thanks!

[@avocadowitchknits6629]

Kind of hyperventilating at the thought of sewing tutorials! 😁

[@Vintagebursche]

I am not that good at sewing as you might think. 😅

[@CFinch360]

@@Vintagebursche Actually you are quite a bit better than you think; not everyone can make a rolled hem or buttonholes!

[@SingingSealRiana]

@@Vintagebursche thats great though, less intimidating and quite inspireing to get on with it yourself seeing someone else who aint perfect doing it anyway. Someone as effortlessly graceful as Bernadette Banner messing things up and then overcoming that struggle gave me the courage to pick up sewing again shelving it as a teen for it just did not work out and I thought it had. Also, it is very nice to see a male perspectiv there ^^

[@kronos1825]

A wonderful video! Very interesting topic, I am very much looking forward to more. Hope you make these style comparisons also with subcategories like shoes, shirts, pants cut etc... Ingeniously intro. As a little criticism: the music a little quieter the next time. Especially with the saxophone it bites with your voice. Otherwise impeccable. Very good length. Greetings from the rainy Taunus. Marvin

[@simonmoreno488]

Really good video, you seem like a good person

[@leonardodelcastillo6790]

i am not a native speaker either, but i'm learning a little listening you, while at the same time i hear your point of view between these two styles, nice video, go on! and good luck

[@almatttt6081]

Welcome! I’m waiting your next video

[@kadose]

Just saw this. Your English is great and you did not come across as insecure but very professional and knowledgable, thanks for a very informative video. I hope your channel flourishes, best of luck.

[@lynn5447]

You did excellently, including your English! Keep it up.

[@KeyboardPussy]

Excellent! Bravo Brav'!

[@ospreyreport]

Excellent English in my opinion, I really enjoyed your video. Thanks!

[@lirakarina6494]

Love your accent 💞💞💞

[@SingingSealRiana]

I really like your approache, it makes so much sense to me to focus on the mentality behind it instead of the details, on the other hand, I am german too so maybe it is a german way of thinking ^^.

[@josechambel5919]

I m from Portugal. Congratulations for the Channel.

[@SkullValkyria]

Welcome to KZbin!

[@eschaefer6512]

I've noticed that the English tend not to wear a cummerbund with their tuxedos these days as opposed to the Americans who do although it seems to be going away there as well. Looking forward to seeing all your videos.

[@Panzer_Runner]

You need more subscribers honestly.

[@chrishewitt4220]

Tag... ich bin Schotte, aber als ich ein Kind war gewinnt ich in Guetersloh, in die nahe Bilefeld. Jetzt bin ich in Australien gewohnen. Dein Englischsprech ist ganz besser als mien Deutsch! Viel Gluck mein Herr!

[@animeboitiddies6146]

thoughts on anglo-italian, both in terms of clothing and thought? its something i think is coming into greater attention these days thanks to broader trends in both clothing and thought

[@YardenJZ]

The video is wonderfully made and very easy to watch. I never understood Sprezzatura. When one makes these intended mistakes one of two things will happen: 1. One is thought to be ignorant by those who fail to perceive what it is one is trying to do. 2. By those who do perceive it, it would be obvious that much thought and effort were put into the outfit. In both cases. the point is missed. To me, effortless elegance is playing by the rules, but making it look as if one was born with those rules in mind. Intended breaking of rules should, therefore, be subtle in nature and magnitude. not wearing a watch over the cuff in a cry for attention. And yes, I undoubtedly identify with the British school of thought when it comes to sartorialism (and a great many other things).

[@youandijmh7998]

I have always thought that true Sprezzatura was already misunderstood when they coined the term in that court book. I think that guy who wrote it, tried to conceptualise something ungraspable that he saw in those people who somehow have this "thing". In my perspective, I think Sprezzatura is more of a rhythm, a vibe, a way of walking, a way of behaving, that conveys this feeling of "I don't care". People have tried to put it on the clothing, but I think it's all in the behaviour. I've gotten that ungraspable "effortless" vibe with a couple people, and it's not because they purposely undid a button or wore their watch over their cuffs, but just because they look like they (like you said), just don't know better than to dress stylish, and feel invincible, so they start giving of this aura of "misbehaviour". "You say I need to do this? Whoops, now I broke the rule, what you gonna do." *smugly walks away with two ladies*

[@MrBlair-ft2li]

I agree wholeheartedly 👍

[@azizquadri5824]

Could not agree more with this comment thread. Sprezzatura is indeed a state of mind, and like the gentleman above me said, it is indeed a way of carrying yourself and your body language as opposed to how you wear your clothes. Now, I would further add to the point that sprezzatura is all about comfort, more specifically; psychological comfort in your attire. The graceful vibe of sprezzatura comes when someone has become such a natural at dressing well that the whole habit of being well dressed has become that person's second nature, and because that person has become so natural at style, they have ultimately become comfortable in dressing well. They don't fear or care about being judged, and they don't care about the opinions of others nor do they feel out of place due to the way they are dressed. They've developed a stupendous level of confidence and mental comfort in their clothing due to years of dressing well, and now they convey a certain level of ease, grace and effortlessness in their body language.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

To my understanding, Sprezzatura is to men as French Chic is to women. There’s not really a word for it, it’s just that feel of effortless elegance, that to be stylish is just how one is. That being said I’m completely with you- British style makes far more sense to me and is something I just prefer. I don’t even like French chic for myself.

[@SprezzaturaLifestyle]

Sprezzatura is to be viewed by others as being elgant by nature and not by effort !

[@veneficarius]

cool video and cool accent !

[@giacintomancarella5767]

You are perfect!

[@deandbn]

Excellent video, and don't apologize for the English, it's excellent 😁 I notice you have some sprezza with cuff button undone 😉

[@Vintagebursche]

You have good eyes. It's actually a shirt cuff with two buttons, so it looks sprezza, but still stays closed. 😉

[@lorenzocastelli8709]

I just discovered your channel and I love it so much! First of all, I really like vintage clothes and I get mad because I can’t find vintage items very easily here in Italy - especially where I live-, not even online - or maybe it’s me, I may not know where to buy. As an Italian, I personally don’t feel represented by the look of Agnelli. I would never put a watch on my sleeve. Again, I prefer vintage or classic looks. The English style is very nice, the only things I am not a big fan of are those long socks. I am curious to know what is your personal style and why - maybe you’ve done a video on it, but, again, I am new to your channel so I don’t know. Ps. Your English sounds very good! :)

[@ladyburlesque9714]

Uhh che bello trovare un altro connazionale con la stessa passione per il vintage ^^ adoro gli anni 20 ma la moda anni 40 la trovo molto più facile replicarla.

[@Tenkterian]

Ein schöner Zugang zu diesem Thema und gar nicht so lahm, wie du auf Instagram angekündigt hast. ;) Und es stimmt: Wenn man sich z.B. Simon Crompton's "Style Breakdown"-Reihe auf Permanent Style ansieht, fallen viele angeblich so stark divergierende Details zwischen britischen und italienischen Schneidern gar nicht so deutlich aus. Die wahrgenommenen Unterschiede lassen sich in Summe oft besser aus der Top Down-Perspektive erklären, also den unterschiedlichen "Wurzelphilosophien" in Bezug auf Eleganz. Ein großes Lob auch für die sehr charmante Präsentation. Wir Deutschen cringen ja eigentlich gerne, wenn Landsleute Englisch sprechen. Ist bei dir aber ganz und gar nicht der Fall! Ein kleiner Hinweis (sehr deutsch, ich weiß): Bei "lapel" liegt die Betonung meines Wissens auf der zweiten Silbe. Gruß!

[@coolcat6341]

Ived the video,,, and your accent is beautiful

[@megaton6023]

This dude gives me a Nicholas II kinda vibe

[@dangaines405]

Your English is quite good and you present very interesting points of view. Please do a show about high end men leather bags (office bags, weekend duffel bags, leather computer bags, lawyer bags, etc)… Thanks.

[@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

video interessante, ottimo lavoro

[@tiffanygilbert1849]

You speak English better than some of my neighbors. Very elegant accent and extremely easy to understand, even for an Alabama girl.

[@LikeaDovahkiin]

Herr Bursche (sorry, don't know if thats your name nor am I a english/german speaker myself). I was wondering if you or anyone in this community might have a hint, link or idea for a draft of a drape cut suit jacket. I understood the concept for a while but would like to see the difference in the pattern of a drape cut compared to a regular cut. The best of luck and success for the channel, it has quite good content.

[@louisemoss2519]

No one can beat the style of italia

[@AvePalanthe]

Wunderbares Video! Enjoyable, entertaining, perfect english! Effortless, elegant - and superior content! Und ich halte es mit Harald Schmidt: Deutsche dürfen mit Akzent sprechen und sollten vermeiden, einen Pseudo-Akzent aufzusetzen, um britisch oder american zu klingen. So lange man klar und verständlich spricht natürlich. Und das tust du zweifelsohne. Keep up the good work!

[@mikemcfarthing3499]

Never apologize for your English, its very good and much better than most English speakers German. Great content. Please consider how particular fashion items, example Collars evolved and why over the centuries.

[@canadafree2087]

Wearing the watch over the shirt started because one of his custom made shirts did not have room under the cuff for his watch. He wore a lot of ready to wear shirts from Brooks Brothers. Once you copy the "watch over cuff", it is just that, a copy and not a style.

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

I'm an American born and raised in California, U.S.A. I can understand you much better than I can New York Bronx accent or deep Texas accent. People with those kinds of accents don't even bother to make KZbin videos cause their accent won't get them any viewers.

[@ghigobuccilli468]

Finally I've found someone who has hit the real sense of sprezzatura. BTW Your english is very good IMO.

[@dimitargrancharov4796]

Hard to believe that a German chap made such an interesting video about.... style. Sehr gut video, danke dir

[@leonstevens1382]

I wouldn’t be too obsessed with Beaky Blinders. Trust your own instincts. They serve you well.

[@Feltbeats2]

If you will be making a flat cap, would you be able to make one that is more of an 8 panel cap and that is a little more roomy, or baggy? Not like the modern flat caps of today which tends to be much smaller and tighter around the head. Thank you so much!!!😁❤❤.

[@Vintagebursche]

I will do both versions in the long run.

[@udeychowdhury2529]

Your English is very good, better thanmy German!!

[@marcusmenoncin4580]

Muito bom mano

[@keilerderechte]

Ich sehe bei "sprezzatura" eine kleine Parallele zu allgemeinem oder korporativem Verhalten. Die Leute, die ihrem Handeln eine Lässigkeit und Mühelosigkeit geben, wirken weitaus "steiler" und souveräner als jene, die steif versuchen auf die Gepflogenheiten der jeweiligen Szenerie zu achten :)

[@Elizabeth-pc2yx]

Your English is impeccable, with better grammar than most native speakers.

[@karolcebula803]

Sometimes I don't know what language I listen... it's English or German? But I don't hate! It's something what making your original style. Don't stop!

[@ahuman3642]

6:20 don’t apologise, you accent is fine and to be honest it’s better than most native English accents I hear... it’s kinda sad how I’ve noticed many young (child to 40s can’t speak English properly) (i just realised that isn’t young... that’s most people... that’s slightly sad) so I’d say you are better than most, and take that from a person who has an “posh” accent (I just pronounce things properly instead of skipping half the word like most, it isn’t “posh”)

[@CongAnhDuy]

what is your intro music ?

[@dietmardenker]

Nice video! Can you tell us something about german style?

[@Vintagebursche]

Duly noted. I will do that some time.

[@thomaswood7030]

For.your.fist.time.you.did.a. A.great.job❤❤❤

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

Canadian Here.. I Wish I Could Speak German I Speak English, And French... You Speak English Very Well.. Not To Worry..Do You Speak High Or Low German?

[@MACUR-kz8ls]

Darf ich dich mal was fragen warum machst du manchmal videos auf deutsch und manche auf englisch?

[@Vintagebursche]

Ich mache fast alles auf Englisch. Ich hab nur manchmal Lust auf Deutsch, weil es für mich einfacher ist.

[@MACUR-kz8ls]

@@Vintagebursche Ok

[@KonradSeverinHilstad]

I know that I may be a little bit late to the party here, but is there or was there historically ever such a thing as a German style philosophy?

[@bigc8127]

you English is perfect.

[@lesliecuff2079]

Is there a German style too? If so, please do a video. My impression of the German style is that it receives more influence from the English than anyone else. But I am sure it’s more nuanced than that.

[@Vintagebursche]

There is a video on the German style on my German channel (with English subtitles).

[@meeeka]

I have German relatives and was married to a German for 4 years almost 40 years ago. He's been in America more than 40 years and his English is far, far better than yours. Your English sounds like that of my cousin from Bielefeld; it's like ASMR (?) for me. Also, I used to teach at Göttingen and Bonn, (an English speakers class on history and foreign policy) and while I was impressed with the quality of my students' English, yours is far, far better. So no need for you to apologise for ANYTHING about your English!

[@locNguyen-jb1vt]

what are the French style

[@schergood7877]

mehr beispiele wären sehr schön. Ansonsten top video!

[@strong-life-mentoring]

OK ich schreibe das mal in Deutsch, da mir das sonst etwas schwer auf Englisch fällt. Für die Gesundheit und Kraft liebe ich "Barfuss-Schuhe" (Also Schuhe mit minimal Sohle). Das ich besser Kraft ausüben kann, je besser ich den Untergrund spühre. Das mag nun etwas komisch wirken, aber ich bin halt von den Oldtime-Feats of Strength (Kraftakten) zu der "alten Kleidsamkeit" gekommen. Auch fühlen sich meine Füsse in den eleganten Schuhen meist nicht wohl. Das liegt vielleicht auch an meinen breiteren Füssen. Hast Du eine Ahnung (oder sollte ich lieber beim formalen Sie bleiben?). Wie ich das lösen kann? Auch trage ich wenn gerne Stiefel. Welche Modelle gab es in den 1920ern, die es heute noch gibt und die den Anzug nicht komplett "ruinieren". Für Sachdienliche Hinweise wäre ich sehr dankbar. Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg.

[@Vintagebursche]

Hochwertige Schuhmarken führen auch verschiedene Weiten, auch wenn das in Deutschland eher unüblich ist. Schau mal bei Herring Shoes UK. Die haben eine gute Auswahl auch in "weit" und als Stiefel.

[@strong-life-mentoring]

@@Vintagebursche vielen lieben Dank!