Pros & Cons of Buying Vintage Clothing

[@joelocascio]

Excellent advice, Preston. Well done. The real key is to have a good tailor or seamstress to make necessary adjustments. Even if I spend twice as much on tailoring as I did for the article I still come out way ahead.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Precisely, Joe! Thanks for watching. - Preston

[@samanthab1923]

Joe Locascio It's so true. Growing up I'd raid my dads closet. He always took such good care of his things. He had stuff from before he was married. Anyway, when I started working in NY I found an old time cleaner & tailor who would always comment on the old stuff. How well made & what a pleasure it was to work on.

[@WAD528]

The work on this channel is impeccable from the research to the production and the final product is insane and I love it.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you.

[@WAD528]

@@gentlemansgazette Just stating the facts.

[@juansarceno1254]

@@gentlemansgazette jim es

[@bw1235]

Tip: if you’re going to an IRL store, bring your tape measure and use your shoulder measurement to quickly sort through options that could potentially fit before taking them off the rack. Saves a ton of time.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Knowing your measurements is always a plus! Thanks for sharing this tip. - Preston

[@JeMappelleFrikandel]

Basically everything in my warderobe comes from the thrift store. There is really no reason to pay retail for clothes when you can find all the Zegna, Canali, Finamore, Corneliani etc. you need at the thrift store. Granted it takes some time and effort, but its well worth it.

[@drezdogge]

My zegna jacket was 3 dollars

[@christopheranton13]

I am a huge fan!! I love collecting and wearing vintage clothing!!

[@dtmstormphotography]

Christopher Anton ME TOO :)

[@RichMitch]

Off season shopping for anything (except food) is a good idea. Clothes especially

[@imogenbespokesewing2968]

I am a woman who works in men's wear as a seamstress , so love the advice on your channel . Thank you very much x

[@iansoutryer3189]

On a side note: Usually I do not like listening to Americans, but Preston's intonation and articulation are very good. Makes it very easy to follow and doesn't become tedious.

[@imogenbespokesewing2968]

Preston and Raphael rock ! X

[@iansoutryer3189]

@J .S Probably yes, but I'd say an "old-fashioned" American accent would be the so-called "Transatlantic accent" which you do not come across that often anymore amongst US Americans.

[@tonydeltablues]

Another very well thought out and interesting video from the Gentlemen's Gazette. I have just recently bought a vintage double breasted 2-piece suit in wool (fine Prince of Wales check in blue). I was made just outside Savile Row in the early nineties and I suspect is bespoke. I bought in for £7 (yes, seven) and paid about £90.00 to get the tailoring done. I'm really pleased with the results! Yes it cost me a lot to tailor, but I've finally got a suit that fits me :-)

[@G1NZOU]

On the subject of inheritance, my father gave me his old Jaeger grey wool herringbone double breasted jacket, and a vintage tailcoat from around the 1920-1930s, I have the exact same figure as my father had at my age so they both fit me well and look great. I also was given a wool pullover that was knitted by my grandmother in the 80's from some very nice quality wool, it's really nice to wear a garment that's older than me but is in such great condition.

[@FaarisFarooq]

Congratulations for half a million subscribers keep up the good work.👍

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for your support, Faaris; we owe our success to our viewers, readers, and fans! - Preston

[@grammarnazi7428]

I'm surprised this channel isn't already at a million!?

[@gentlemansgazette]

I takes 6 years to become an overnight success on youtube ;)

[@otto4538]

I just found a three piece vintage tuxedo, that has been custom made in the 1970s. Its really amazing, you really cant find anything like it Off the rack.

[@jamierife7789]

Lookin' good in the 1980s suit, Preston! That's when I grew up and see nothing wrong with the style. Vintage clothing rocks!

[@edgarcardiel157]

You guys are absolutely right! Its a humbling experience and is good to sharpen your eye.

[@stylishoversixty9459]

Excellent video and truly very timely just this past weekend I was shopping at a vintage store and was fortunate enough to come across a vintage 3 piece suit the size of the jacket vest and trousers was spot on no alterations will be needed....the one thing I will do is change out the buttons only because they show an excessive amount of wear and tear again I simply want to say thanks for all the helpful points and I will forge forward with additional adventures in vintage shopping!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks for sharing, Frank!

[@MatthewJBD]

Charity shops are often a gold mine in the UK

[@jamieparker4010]

Indeed a few weeks ago I bought a skinnbekladnad (a Swedish military trench coat) for £5...real leather, wool and sheepskin

[@MatthewJBD]

@@jamieparker4010 great find!

[@stephenlegg262]

I found a pair of Cheaney double monk strap shoes for five pounds last week.

[@tyh7529]

This dude's jaw is on a higher plane of existence.

[@JDJohnston9906753]

lol

[@zaneaguilar5274]

Caught you 'mirin. ;)

[@danelisslow3269]

Professional mewer.

[@oliver101014]

With tight budget, vintage is a good option. Just got an overcoat made by Lori piana cloth in a good price with excellent finishing.

[@Dr.Alexei]

Most of clothes I frequently wear mostly a vintage ones and perfectly fit my size. Rock that old style 🍀🍀

[@JamesRDavenport]

Been at vintage for a few months, but these are things I've learned thus far: Bring a pal-- Someone you trust to give the straight dope whether it fits or not. Case the joint-- Not to rob of course ;) (gentlemen after all) but come in a local thrift multiple times to see the kinds of things on offer. Some stores mainly take womens dresses for example, or only have neighborhood donors whose tastes and cultural demographics may not match you. Let Them Breathe-- Once you've found a running list of thrifts, visit periodically, but not TOO too often. It can take them a good while to clear out the lime green zoot suits and baby blue Prom tuxes, so be patient. Vintage hunting is fun though!

[@michaelsaxonson251]

As a theatre kid I learned that some of the largest collections of vintage clothing belong to local community theatre companies. My senior year, my school performed 'South Pacific' and I had the privilege of wearing a pair of authentic, handmade wool trousers from the 1940s that was provided by a local costume company. The company was headquartered in a warehouse that was over full with local clothing going back as far as the 1910s.

[@dtmstormphotography]

I Wear VINTAGE SUITS Everyday! Because i love it, i also LOVE this Channel

[@nikogwaj1676]

I got a really nice vintage herringbone jacket a couple of days ago and it fits like a glove with no tailoring!

[@mann8557]

Niko Gwaj Same here, it was like it was tailored to me. I only got it for $1 at an estate sale.

[@lucianoftyre]

Started buying vintage after watching The Report of the Week. Have not gone back. Thank you for making these videos! They remind me I’m not crazy since I don’t have friends or colleagues who do this. The tie situation at good wills is amazing.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

This video is very interesting. I just stumbled on this channel while trying to find videos and resources for vintage rugged work clothing from the early 1900's. The funny thing is, I'm a rancher living in a rather remote area and dress in jeans or Carhartt work pants with plaid shirts, ranch/chore coat, boots, cowboy or baseball style hat. Still, I find this video interesting and I like it. Think I'll watch more videos from this channel.

[@Meesterlijker]

I greatly appreciate the fact that you mention the advantage of green shopping. Not having to buy new garments and increase your ecological footprint, but instead reuing an already fabricated piece of clothing again, is an excellent way of going green. The fast fashion clothing industry nowadays has a huge negative impact on the wellbeing of our planet, so opting for vintage is actually a great way to downsize your own share of pollution.

[@elusana]

All my coats are vintage. Maybe I’m just lucky about the fit but tailoring is still key-you just have to look for the shoulder width and the rest is good to go for adjusting

[@psychologicalsigma9917]

Not sure how many care, but any vintage clothing thats stained can be re dyed. Gotten polo sweatshirts with a small stain or two for next to nothing. Point oit the stains and ask if they are able to discount it, or toss it in for free if u spend xx dollars. Say 25. Lol. Haggling is part of the fun.

[@umopepisdn.]

I'd be really interested to see a video where you actually take us shopping with you. Particularly in secondhand shops, and show how we can spot vintage goods. Really take us through the process of assembling a wardrobe in a vlog-type style perhaps. I'm a woman, and I dress mostly in vintage clothing. I remember first starting off wearing vintage and being confused about how to identify when things were made, how to look for quality peices, and what brands to look out for. I've figured it out a bit, but now I'm gaining an interest in men's fashion as I've recently been doing a lot of shopping for my boyfriend. I'd be interested to see what kinds of things I may have passed by while sticking to the woman's section.

[@SueEmmDee]

When buying vintage, it's really important to be sceptical because it is alleged that some vendors move labels; from a designer rag to a high-street garment in good enough condition.

[@LNER4771]

During my time at University, I found a couple of stores that had great selections of vintage men's clothing, namely a Catholic charity shop and the Salvation Army. For some reason, the GoodWill workers in my region are unable to designate between men's suits and a lady's pantsuit.

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I frequently buy vintage mens suits. It's a great way to get the more pricey high-end fabrics like good quality tweeds. My advice is take a hard look at the garment before buying. Damage can be hard to spot at first glance. Tweeds were created as a kind of camouflage for hunters. That camouflage makes holes hard to spot. The issue with thrift stores is that they often aren't very concerned about moths. If a suit hangs on the rack for a few months it could get chewed up while in the store. Worse yet it could be infested and you don't want that happening to the rest of your closet.

[@muhdzafri7551]

I found a vintage pocket watch that was still in very good condition.I got lucky with that one.Really high quality and very cheap.

[@adrielrowley]

Moths! I have had great success on eBay, then for some reason the last three had moth damage which was not shown in the picture or the description. One being a tweed and one hole small, not noticeable, the other on the lower edge of the suit coat. At least two out of three got most of the money back. The tweed suit ended up costing me a total of $9, so think did well (coincidentally my other tweed suit paid $10 for). What I used to judge an eBay sport or suit coat is the lapels and then the look of the labels. If the lapels have a nice full roll, then better chance being at least a half canvass. Once seen a lot of labels usually can tell if modern or vintage. Also, don't be afraid to learn how to adjust pants waist and length. Silk thread and needles not all that expensive, can get away with the color being close. Just take your time and make neat even stitches. Waistbands doing by hand for me take about 20 to 30 minutes (now have a machine so takes about 15 with most of that taking apart plus pressing). Oh and have gone to a store without a changing room or even bathroom. Tried on over, then those that seemed potentials, found a hidden corner and did quick changes. So get not ideal at all, especially with no returns. Hope this helps and have fun hunting.

[@waltski4375]

I also fear moth eggs within the garment. Upon receipt, I either have the article dry cleaned or heated (I have a device purchased during the bed bug terror) to ensure no future infestations.

[@MichailMantakas]

@@waltski4375 Put the garments in the freezer for a couple days. This will destroy any insect infestation.

[@eltoro747]

Fitting rooms hack - have a buddy with you to take pictures with his phones from different angles of you wearing the clothes. Actually it is better than a mirror :)

[@marcushosmer1856]

If you plan on buying vintage here are some additional things to know; 1. Do your research - (price, material, etc.) being able to find an item and know whether it is a deal or not is impeccable. 2. Learn to sew basics - knowing how to sew on a button, repair a small tear, and/or hem your pants 3. Be patient - you will most likely not find the item you want on your first trip out

[@ZlyCholesterol]

Watching this while sewing a ripped inside pocket on a Harris Tweed blazer. It costed me like 12$ and all it needs is this one fix and some cleaning :D

[@pattiaufzack]

Thank you very much for this video. I came on this channel yesterday looking for a video on how to wear a hat. Found this channel and liked it directly. I watched a few videos and thought about dressing myself a little more „like a gentleman“ (if you can say this?). Since I am only 16 I have to find my own style. I still wonder if I can wear a hat with my normal clothes I now wear but that’s my problem. Thanks again. I appreciate the work in those videos so much.

[@babygerald4645]

Good find- I wish I had this channel as a reference when I was 16. It would have saved me thousands by now!

[@fairyberryfizz6802]

I am a woman, but I love these videos.

[@abominably_antisocial]

I'm an admirer of this channel..great contents and presentation on point... raphael & preston both know their business.. But on a side note, keeping the length of the videos less than 10 minutes will definitely be much more efficient...I think that way will help you reach more views and attract peoples

[@JonathanWrightZA]

I got lucky with my first ever visit to a decent thrift store: a red sport jacket that almost fits perfectly and earns me complements EVERYWHERE I go.

[@ewanwilson1974]

I tend to go to vintage/thrift stores to find clothing that meets my style. I have found some amazing things in my searches, like a sports jacket that fit me almost perfectly, and a trench coat, nit Burberry, but a Canadian made one(where I live). I now think I have a better idea of what to do when I go shopping vintage.

[@GeFlixes]

2:15 Yes, flea markets. I regulary find clothing from high quality manufacturers for 3-5€ a piece - that's for shirts and trousers that costs 70-100€ originally. One flea market tip: when someone has a piece of clothing you like and fits you, dig a little around at their stall - there's often more that you'll like - Sometimes, I come home with bundles over bundles of clothing because of that, other times I don't find anything interesting for half the season. Another flea market tip: Know what you're looking for when it comes to quality, don't be afraid to turn around and quickly google the brand/name of a piece (doesn't just apply to clothing). Flea markets are actually the only low budget alternative that I have, as I'm the big-and-high type that not many low-budget clothing stores cater to. And the quality is so much higher that way. For example, I found a nice Bugatti coat for 20€ recently. Or a gorgious pair of soft-brown leather shoes that must've been custom-done at some point and weren't worn at all for 35€ - must've been in the 200-300€ range originally.

[@darianburkhart752]

One of the largest drawbacks for me when buying vintage is that I find wonderful garments, but I am such a small man (5'5"), and none of the high quality stuff I find fits me. It is always too large.

[@zaneaguilar5274]

Aw, I feel your pain Mister Burkhart. I'm around your size at 5'6".

[@alanmunch5779]

Interesting, thank you! I still have a very nice and heavy Crombie winter coat which I bought from a charity shop when a student for just £2. It’s still being used regularly 30 years later and is in fine condition. When you said the vintage suit you were wearing was 1980s, I realised I had an inaccurate definition of vintage in my mind; I was thinking it meant much older. Perhaps on a future video you could explain the definition. I just had a quick look online and found this helpful: “Generally speaking, clothing which was produced before the 1920s is referred to as antique clothing and clothing from the 1920s to 20 years before the present day is considered vintage. Retro, short for retrospective, or "vintage style," usually refers to clothing that imitates the style of a previous era. Reproduction, or repro, clothing is a newly made copy of an older garment. Clothing produced more recently is usually called modern or contemporary fashion. Opinions vary for these definitions.” This is from Wikipedia, but I’d be interested to know your view. Thanks!

[@roderickfraser9788]

In my area, a number of vintage clothing stores have gone out of business, which is very unfortunate. A tip to fellow vintage clothing buyers, call first,even if it is listed in Yelp or other site, it might have gone out of business. Thank you for the information.

[@eoinmaclean6478]

I love searching for vintage and second-hand clothes...they make up about 90% of my wardrobe. My top vintage finds are a Guy Laroche wool and cashmere paletot overcoat in charcoal grey for $60 in pristine condition, and my Dobbs Fifth Avenue “Saber” grey genuine fur felt fedora, style L0202 Daily, in mint condition with the ticket tag on the inside...for $70. Both were bought on ebay.

[@bradsmith1934]

I only recently got BACK, ..into Vintage Fashions. I did it on my own in high school, & had mixed reviews. I had a 1/2 dozen very early 70's Dress/Casual Shirts, Belts, Jeans, Wristwatches & Cologne. Eventually all the Jeans wore out, the Wristwatches are gone, but still have a couple of those remaining Shirts today which really stand out now as OLD. I helped a friend my Dads age move, & he started laughing & said "Hey I have something for you..I think its just your size..it hasn't fit me for years"; His old Suit from the early 70's, & he was 100% correct it fits no tailoring needed. Dark Tan Cord. The Cords go horizontally not vertically, & Canadian made. I matched it to one of my 70's Dress Shirts/Ties, & a pair of Vintage Edmonds. Only my Boxers/Socks & Pocket Corner were new. My Grandfather passed away some yrs ago, & I figured I would inherit at least one of his (many) old Suits (he worked in Business, & would have had Suits going back to WWII at some point). No..but did get his Dress Overcoat & Trappers Cap & Mitts. Went in all that to a Christmas Party & they were convinced I had on everything brand new minus the Overcoat. "Best Dressed" in their opinions. (I told them it was Vintage). tbh I worry abt wearing such stuff & someone splashing Wine/Tea etc. on them. I also still after went & bought a brand new Canadian made Suit so I can do the modern look. I like both Modern & Vintage..& prefer to chance things in modern Clothes. Great Channel, I like the Ideas & seeing how you put this stuff together.

[@jharchery4117]

I have picked up many great garments, thanks to Sven, from jeans that would retail for $300 and purchased for less than $30 to two Gaetano Aloisio sport coats for a couple hundred apiece. I've also bought some dogs, but who cares, when you score on $3000 dollar sport coats for less than 10%? You can easly sustain the loss on the bad finds and give them away to Goodwill and write them off as tax deductions. My wife calls them my 'dead mens' clothes'. I love them!

[@thistlenstar]

Well done! I love vintage clothes and hunting for them. I can't for the video featuring the best finds.

[@DiomyYunsa]

I'm a girl, but I've always been wearing men's vintage accessories since I was in highschool. Ladies love to wear cufflinks and pocket watches too (but we have to sew actual pockets in first).

[@JeMappelleFrikandel]

How do you wear cuff links?

[@dtmstormphotography]

I wear Vintage Suits everyday, & I buy all my Suit garments from Thrift stores & Antique Shops! I own Suit Coats from Yves Saint Laurent, Paul Rodon, Jones New York, Williams & Wilder, Albert Nipon, etc, all from thrift stores! Most of the them have Wide Lapels with a low gorge. I also have Vintage Trousers I purchased at a local antique shop! They are wide legged & pleated!

[@surfingcipher1059]

Your speech is so clear mate

[@astarte_silver]

I love vintage clothing, but you forgot something in the downsides: vermin, particularly moth eggs/larvae. I always leave my 'new' garments in the freezer, but still I have paranoid thoughts wether the piece is fully disinfected or not. So far I've bought two infested items; was able to recover both, but still...

[@lucaspoole1892]

Excellent video once again! Eagerly awaiting the video on vintage pieces in both your and Sven’s collection. I’ve been shopping vintage at goodwill and other consignment shops for many years and the best deal I ever found was a pair of Alden “Indy” boots in a taupe suede. Absolutely gorgeous pair of boots and in my size as well, don’t know that I’ll ever have such a good find again.

[@RizwanKler]

Thanks Preston & the vintage braces looked the coolest 😎

[@jamesthacoolcat9926]

Nice brown suit. I recently acquired two brown suits from the early 80’s. They are excellent and will last a lifetime. I plan to use them occasionally when I have to work sundays.

[@jamienugent7181]

I find it the other way round, I'm 5'11, fairly average build and can nearly never find jackets that aren't L - XXL

[@krautandsalo]

At 5'11 at least you shouldn't have the problem of most garments being too long. I'm 5'8 and most jackets and pants, whether modern or vintage are simply too long for me. Even when a garment has S, R and L sizes, often even the S variant might be too long.

[@jacobtalmanza8910]

Hi there G.G. I was wondering if you guys can do a video of Vintage music such as the Big Bands Era. My two favorite bands are Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. If you can talk about that that would be so awesome. Keep up the good work!!

[@321southtube]

Nicely done. A plethora of good information. I've always thought about running out and checking the racks for a gently used suit and now with this video and information; I will be doing just that. Thanks so much

[@josephouellette6077]

Loved this, it’s so hard to find good vintage clothing, esp since I am 6,1 and 290 lbs. pls do a video on purchasing vintage hats please and thank you.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Stay tuned for our upcoming video on Best Vintage Buys; we'll discuss hats. Thanks for watching! - Preston

[@bemnet2000]

Congrats with half a million subcribers👍

[@PhilippVoegtli]

I've already found great things in Vintage Shop, such as a tie from Hermès for a few bucks.

[@FloridaClay]

Very informative. Just gave it a try by picking up a nice pair of Allen Edmonds dress shoes.

[@psychologicalsigma9917]

How much u pay?

[@psychologicalsigma9917]

I like to get some hand stiched italian loafers n see what they sell for on ebay used, compared to my purchase.

[@FloridaClay]

Garety Woodrick $50

[@babygerald4645]

@FloridaClay- That's a steal. You can check out Kirby Allison's channel here for all about restoring Allen Edmonds shoes. Such nice shoes!

[@JeMappelleFrikandel]

Often see them at the thrift store, but usually they only cost around 15-20 dollars there.

[@markdibble4465]

Plus it's fun! I'm surprised you didn't mention vintage shopping on eBay and Etsy. I've done well there with vintage tweeds. Maybe worthy of an episode....

[@JEDiTV]

Thanks for covering this topic, I enjoyed this video as I buy quite a bit of vintage/2nd hand clothing. And, when I’m traveling I make it a point to find local thrift stores and hunt around for unique pieces.

[@peterkarahalios3488]

This is an AWESOME channel... Keep it up! You guys are incredible!

[@peterkolovos3079]

A great tailor/seamstress is a God's send.

[@iansclone]

After a year of active searching, I just found a 100% wool pair of Brooks Brothers slacks for $6, then $15 for hemming. Don't get discouraged, happy hunting!

[@johnt2257]

Very informative I love vintage clothing Thanks Preston

[@fjodorklein3021]

Dear Preston, what is the name of the style of glasses that you are wearing

[@dl733sak]

I LOVE thrift store hunting. Probably a lot of you already know that you can check the waist fit of pants by buttoning/zipping it up, make a fist with your hand and fit it in the waist band. If your arm and fist fit in there then that SHOULD match your waist size. Works for me the majority of the time. Not always. Saves time though, that's for sure. I just bought a beautiful dark Navy blue Donna Karan Signature 3 button (first 3 button I've ever owned) suit on half off day for $7.00. Just had to have the coat tailored and now I have a sweet suit for under forty bucks. Just be patient and keep going back a few times a week. Best of luck. Next on the list is a beautiful double breasted Armani suit like they used in The Untouchables movie. A few grand back when that movie came out and now on ebay for around $150.00. Let me know guys if you see anything like that and best of luck in what your looking for.

[@jackeddemon]

Well done, Preston.

[@martinmgelbjerg7292]

My biggest concern when buying vintage is "will my tailor be able to downsize this?!". If I use size 48 in suits (European size) and I find a blazer size 48, but made for a guy with a lot more stomach then me, and fatter arms, will my tailor be able to make it look good on me? Copenhagen is a Wonderland if you are on the bulky side and wishes to shop for tailored second hand suits...

[@daxmoonshadow1787]

I love how the first downside is about being plus sized. That's my biggest problem even when i was at my skinniest

[@Dr.Osterman]

got these Uniqlo trousers at a local shop near my place in the PH for only 40 php.. Looked them up online for the price and I did not regret, Will be going back to shop now for more awesome finds 😁

[@Heinrich-k1u]

It’s almost impossible to buy a suit, since there won’t be the same 2 pieces in teh shop often. But what’s worth it buying waist coats, trench coats, (in German: Marinemantel), sport coats, shirts, trousers and blazers. That is what is good

[@surinderjitsingh8954]

It's great to shop vintage

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Bought a vintage Brooks Brothers suit that only needed the sleeves and pant legs shortened. Other than that you'd think it was made for me. Price $13.99 plus $35 to tailor. Beautiful suit.

[@scottraber8497]

Don't compromise your standards was most compelling. I bought a few shirts and pants and blazer recently. I'm moving to a city after being unemployed in a depressed rural area for a long time. I just needed some clothes to get around in as my wardrobe has degenerated to basketball shorts. The shirts are just a little too big. I also bought two blazers I likely won't wear. Three of the four are synthetic fibers. However I didn't have the luxury to wait out deals on eBay and wait for delivery. The 50$ I spent just to not look like a bum while I'm finding an apartment. I'll be driving through Memphis, Chattanooga, and Tulsa on the way if anyone knows good vintage stores in any of those places please let me know.

[@AlvinGuoSubscribe]

I like the way you talk.

[@user-tj7sh8wx1x]

You look ready to star in the next Kingsman movie

[@imogenbespokesewing2968]

So right what you say . Vintage rocks !

[@dhairyavyas7274]

Lovely Video!! I don't mean to be glib, but you're getting really better every video and Your accent is the clearest I've ever heard!! Keep up the good work, Sire :D

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks very much, Dhairya! Your comments are appreciated. :) - Preston

[@TheGrinbery]

I got a vintage shirt once (polo), and now I plan on buying some vintage jackets or blazers very soon. I waited until now for many reasons, and I really need some new clothes since everything I have now is too big on me XD

[@rarescengher5793]

In my country no one dresses up elegant this days ,even at partys being ,,elegant,, is reduced to just wearing a shirt not even shuffled in the pants ,I usualy go in second hands and I find many beautiful pieces of clothing ,for example my mother bought a nice paletot for just 2 leis ,that would be like 0.50 E

[@bcataiji]

I wish there were shops like that around where I live.

[@stevenrenfro9199]

Give Preston a raise!!

[@iansoutryer3189]

In fact I had been wondering what the big "G" lapel emblem stood for - silly me thought it might be the Gentleman's Gazette logo...

[@gentlemansgazette]

If there's enough demand from our viewers, perhaps a "logo pin" could find its way to the Fort Belvedere shop someday. :) - Preston

[@holdenbauer1255]

As much as I love vintage items and suits I'm so broad shouldered and large in generally that I can't find vintage garments that actually fit. For this reason I get most of my suits custom done to a vintage astestic(as much as I can anyway).

[@vicenteernestocalvotamayo6323]

6th point my favourite, of course

[@drezdogge]

I've never bought a new tie, my collection of about 100 is entirely thrift store.

[@iansoutryer3189]

Same here!

[@dtmstormphotography]

I also have Over 100 Ties, All of them from thrift stores!

[@azeael8429]

Guys, I have a question and will be very greatful if it is answered. I just found a vintage tuxedo jacket which is too beautiful too pass however it lack the pants. Well, my mother is a tailor so should I ask her to make a pair of trousers that try to be as close to the jacket as possible or should i tell her to make the trouser from different color and use that combination more as a creative dress up for dinner night?

[@michaelbell3952]

I live Preston, but as a guy who has the same problem, your cuffs are too wide, and your wrists are swimming in your shirt as a result

[@countalma9800]

Yes, he shouldn't be wearing off-the-rack shirts with french cuffs, as they are, clearly, too big for his wrists. Custom-made shirts are now easily available to be ordered online for a reasonable price. Preston's clothes, in general, never fit well. And pink socks with a pink shirt with a pink pocket square... Where is Sven looking?!

[@WAD528]

Half a million subs congrats on that

[@K.l.a.u.s]

Nice nickname

[@WAD528]

@@K.l.a.u.s thanks

[@SXTN-gf6vg]

I fell like a sir while watching this cool video

[@DT-vc7hd]

Love the vintage overcoat @2:10 Does that style have a particular name, or is it just an average "overcoat" of the era?

[@iansoutryer3189]

I believe it's a "double-breasted paletot". If you google a few pictures... I think it's correct.

[@elliotmadethis]

I wonder if Preston is a singer... his voice is unusually tonal lol

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

sorry bro, but @0:46 that was no zoolander turn. Nowadays the garment assemblers don't tie off thread after sewing, they just cut it off and it unravels and falls apart quickly

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

Looks good. Time to watch.