Somehow I found your channel, and honestly just listening to you talk about things; both the timbre and the enthusiasm , is so peaceful, interesting, and entertaining.

Your choices make a classic outfit and one I enjoy wearing. I would swap out a few items for my own choices; my Stetson Gun Club for the hat, a pair of western boots for the shoes, my pocket watch, and Tullamore Dew for the whisky. But then I am an American Gentleman with a rural background.

Great list. I like that you don’t focus on only expensive items. Style is not a matter of money. Even though money matters. But money should never compensate taste.

I always wear a bowler, a dress shirt, and a cravat while playing golf. This combo makes me stand out and slightly disturbs my opponents...casual arrogance.You And after the 18th hole we always have a Southern Comfort old fashioned. It hits the spot! Thanks for another great show, Ash. William from Dublin (Ohio).

I can't live without my white tie and tails. I only wear it about once per month, but from the moment I put it on, I knew I couldn't just "not wear it" like everyone else. Several other items: - Bowler/boater - Pinstripe 3 piece suit - Red ascot - Grey paletot - Black oxfords - Winchester shirt - White pocket square - Braces My style is formal and decorated. My essentials aren't the norm, but I love wearing these items!

Got my Sub in 1986 new. Worn everyday since. It’s iconic absolutely.

You named everything but a cell phone, lol 😂....just kidding, you did another rock solid video “chap”.....keep up the great work, I love watching your videos.....I’ve learned a lot from watching them👍🏿🙏🏾

Hi, Ash. Great article. I like a straw Panama for the summer, and I usually carry a very small penknife. (I used to carry a Swiss Army Officer's Knife with a locking blade - becasue I prefer my fingers to be the size and shape they are - but that is no longer possible in the UK. As for the whisky: regrettably, I spend too much on Malt Scotch and not enough on shoes!

I haven't had the opportunity to test the higher end whiskys, but I do love the Wiser's Special Blend straight up with a whisky stone. It's probably the cheapest stuff in the store but it's still my favourite. I do also like the odd swig of Canadian Club as well.

The GShock is ready for the apocalypse.

Ten Style Items I Enjoy: 1. Panama hat -hand woven in Ecuador 2. Grey rabbit fur felt Fedora -in classic 40's style 3. Black lambswool Papakha -nothing is warmer in winter 4. Cream linen trousers 5. Light blue linen shirt 6. Vintage Liberty of London paisley ties 7. Vintage single-breasted navy cashmere topcoat 8. Caramel cashmere and wool blend three button sport coat 9. Vintage bespoke single-breasted navy blazer 10. Rolex steel and gold Date Just with black dial

Great choice on the whisky specifically, my personal favourite too! I say as I sit here in a white shirt, chinos and brogues 😅

For the watch...I'll take the JLC Reverso with a brown polo strap and a back up black strap....Good for every occasion but swimming.

Great video, my new friend, as a lady of somewhat more unique style, I have many little black dresses. A smart dressed gentleman needs a version of this as well. My favorite hat as a lady is the Irish newsboy cap, with a little rose added for femininity. Goes with just about everything. But this channel is for the chaps out there, so I personally love a Homburg on a man, or a Fedora. You are the first gentleman I have seen who looks smart in a Trilby, you look great! I introduced Tim, "Big Pretty", to Plum Wine, and he loves it now too!

Great list. On my side I would exchanges few items : Flatcap Burgundy Penny loafers Bottle of water as I don't drink alcohol Cheers

Great video, Ash. I'd share many of these on your list.

Hello Ash, I really enjoyed your "Dessert island disks" must haves. I certainly went along with most of your choices. Prefer a Fedora over a Trilby but thats about it. Oh and Famous Grouse. All the best sir, Rob.

Excellent! 10 out of 10 with perhaps a few variances on the personal side and I must say that as a Canadian your choice of CC is spot on (try it with a ginger ale mix and be delighted) , that being said life would be incomplete without French champagne !

Can't agree with you on the whisky, but as with wine the best one for you is the one you like, regardless of price or "quality". I'd also recommend Tanner Bates for leather belts and accessories.

You are, for sure, much more stylish than me, good sir! Being that I work overseas in a more rugged environment, some essential items for me are: 1) Dark brown wool fedora (think Indiana Jones), 2) Some form of a canvas jacket (to buffet the wind and rain), 3) Canvas button-up shirt from Duluth Trading Co. (I can wear this in the wilderness or at church), 4) Chinos pants. You are right, they go well with many things. As of late, though, I have been wearing a pair of 5.11 khaki combat pants. Surprisingly, they also go well with many things. 5) My one shoe of choice is Merrell hiking shoes. I know they are not stylish, but they work well in the mountains or at church. 6) My watch of choice is a Citizen Eco-Drive Field Watch. Black face with white illuminated numbers. I can easily read the time in a low light situation, and I never have to wind it up or change the batteries. It will run for over 25 years straight, as long at it gets light. It looks like the old WW2 US GI watches. 7) My one fragrance of choice is Aramis. It is traditional, manly and I enjoy the smell. 8) pocket knife, pen and a notepad. This is my everyday pocket carry. 9) My bag of choice is an oilcloth satchel. It repels water and is small enough to sling over my shoulder. I can position it behind me, to my side or my front. I can carry quite a bit in the mountains, but it does not look out of place in a city, like a backpackers backpack. I know that I am not very stylish, but for my line of work, this is my "uniform of choice." If I had a different job, I just might change my style to something like yours. I like it.

CC and water or Crown and water are my go to drinks. Love Canadian Club!! Great video!

Good choices sir.. Here's mine: 1) Hat: The 8 panel newsboy (or the 'Peaky Blinder' as it's called today)... 2) Overcoat: Black Wool (long or short P-coat style) .... 3) Jacket: Tweed (Herringbone or Donegal) 3 button with leather sleeve patches... 4) Shirt: Agree with the stark white dress shirt. TOO versatile to not choose. Bonus points if French-cuffed with a smart & simple pair of cufflinks.... 4) Trousers: Agree with the flat-front cotton canvas chino.. either in black, brown or (hard to find) grey... 5) Shoes: Toss up between the plain penny loafer OR a suede oxford (Brogue patterning optional) in some shade of brown (just remember to water proof the material)... 6) Watch: the Pulsar model PF8373 Men's Sports Chronograph... LOVE mine and it didn't break the bank.... 7) Cologne: Bath & Body Works brand called 'Coffee & Whiskey' which also comes in a body wash, body spray, soap and body lotion option. Manly and not over powering.... 7) Gloves: Totes brand smart-touch half leathers in chocolate brown... 8) Accessories (multiple items here): A scarf in either lamb's wool or cashmere (solid or tartan) although I do from time to time 'borrow' a worsted wool sash from my wife's collection (Every kilt I order she insists on getting a sash also... because she loves the 'matchy-matchy' thing when we're out together)... also 9) A Kershaw brand spring-assisted pocket knife with at least a 2 inch blade. The most versatile tool a man can carry... along with a lighter and a small pocket flashlight (or torch as you call it) and 10) Drink: Ole' Smokey brand salted caramel bourbon from Tennessee USA (Goes great with a smooth cigar or pipe tobacco).... I'm also VERY fond of cravat/ascot style neck wear instead of a bow or long tie and sweater vests.... Usually in a smart Argyll or simple cable-link pattern. I guess that's actually more than ten... Oh well

Great video Ash once again, I would definitely choose the same kind of stuff, but couldnt live with my Loake burgandy belt and also my signature paul smith stripe socks also my TAG Carrera Calibre 16 which I love already looking forward to next Video Ash.

Thank you for sharing, Ash! Kind regards from Germany.

I’m going to be cheeky and suggest that this list may change when you get your hands on an explorer...I completely agree on the brogues, navy blazer and Barbour, but probably get more mileage from my light blue shirts, although they do lose out on versatility.... Thanks for another great video!

Great fun to watch and I loved your choices🙂

Cheers Mate!

Hello, my brother from another mother and my cousin across the pond! I've only recently subscribed to your channel and am really enjoying your content! Your mention of Alfred Dunhill Edition brought me back 35 years ago when I was a blooming hotel executive with Westin Hotels in Houston TX. The resident manager who always shined on my performance took a 4-month long holiday to London and brought me back a bottle. I've never had so many compliments since. I can't wait to get another bottle and follow it up in the Fall with Floris No 89. Thank You!!!

Great topic and video! I agree with everything you touched upon. My only "divergence" would be the Bass Wine Colored Flat Strap Weejun (but not sure how popular the Weejun is in the UK?) and a British IPA.

Great choices!

Greetings, Ash! Despite the common portrayal of the American consumer as a smug & rakish fellow covered in brands, I would say my black flat cap & my Clark's Chukka boots are must-haves. And a pint of Guinness at room temperature. Go figure!

Good morning Ash...since we in the fall season i can't live without my regular and bow ties....i can think of more things but it's 4 am in ny.....enjoy your day and week

Great choices

Well done Ash. I agree with your “Can’t live without items” list. But I also need a good quality rum, blue jeans, a good lighter to light my cigars. Love your tweet jacket. Perhaps make a second 10 item list. Very good video. Keep them coming. Thank you.

An excellent list. Thank you. I would choose the Glenmorangie over any other alcoholic beverage. It is also a blend, with just a kiss of peat. For the watch my first choice would be the Dirty Dozen homage 36mm hand wound watch by VAER. It is not suited for diving, but I theorize that zombies sink in water; best to stay on the surface. As a Yank, I never feel quite complete without a pocket knife (I favor the Civivi Elementum with grey scales) and a handkerchief. My shoe choice would be black brogues with rubber soles (classic postman's shoes). The jacket choice would be a Harrington, ideally in navy blue, but I live in a very mild climate, where casual is king.

When you said dunhill edition, I knew there was something I liked about you. I started wearing it 1989 when i was 16. The scent has diluted since but it's still a great scent

Thanks Ash, well presented and reasoned. Subscribed

Great list. I wear a fedora, rather than a trillby. A citizen toughmaster for a watch. Regarding Canadian Club. That whisky was my go to in my youth. I shall revisit the only distiller with a royal warrant

Barbour wax jacket. A tan Loake Burford. A Longine chrono. A dark tweed trouser. A button down collar white shirt with a lovely crisp sleeve crease. Drink wise an old fashioned or a very simple Indian tonic water with lemon and ice. Hat? No idea. Accessories a quality leather shoulder bag and a wallet. After shave:Aramis.

Another great video Ash. Would agree most definitely. Although I cannot live without my Tweed and my barber love my fedora and my flat cap. I would have to say by Allen Edmond shoes like yours. But as far as everything else you're spot-on. Except I don't have a Rolex I have a Orient Diver's watch. Cheers Ron

As ever, excellent video and really enjoyed!

Good list. I am on a journey, at this moment I´d put 2 things from your list on my own list, the gloves, and the watch. So It´s að two-items list, but growing.

Drink of choice for me : Glenmorangie 10yr and water ( ice block optional). Nothing fancy but a great tasting smooth scotch.....and doesn't break the bank. Cheers!

Great list 👍

Absolutely agree on the khaki chinos and the white dress shirt.

Just bought a leather bag on your recommendation - and some Canadian Club. Many thanks.

I have the omega sea master, Canadian club is also my go to whisky and I have most of the Floris men’s colognes including the no 89.

Perfect selection ! for shoes I would go with a brown Monkstrap accessories although I love driving gloves unlined of course I'm more inclined to have a pocket square and a good umbrela . Regards , I really enjoy your videos

Enjoyed the video. As for myself, I cannot afford a Rolex but I do have a Fossil watch that I’ve had for over 30 years and still going strong. As for the Canadian Club, I prefer Makers Mark. It’s a very smooth Kentucky straight bourbon and I believe if would give it a go you would enjoy it too.

Thanks for the tip on the Canadian Club whiskey Ash I will have to give it a go. I've been a fan of more expensive Irish whiskey (Tullamore Dew) which is great but a little pricey for me. Glad to have you in my corner!

I really love your channel. I am a young 26 year old man who wants to look good and respect the idea of being a man. Thank you for these videos ! You have really guided me a lot and helped me to build a Mans wardrobe (and throw away the boys clothes). Thank you so much sir ! You have a big impact on young men.

Hi, Ash! Thanks for this- an interesting video for sure! I'm in the fedora camp, although I've started to experiment with flat caps as well, but think the fedora will be my one to go with for hats. For coats I'd likely go with an overcoat, but I live in Canada, where you really need something that works in winter. I go without scents as my wife gets migraines from perfumes (as does one of my sons), so no scents here, but I would replace with an unscented body lotion with SPF. For shoes, I might go with a chelsea boot as I love them, and they can go with suits in a pinch as well as a brogue. My watches are less refined than yours, and I wear a simple Timex every day because it's waterproof, so I don't need to think about it when I go swimming or get in the shower.

great video and love your choices... love your fragrance choices sir

Good video. The only item that I would add is a small folding knife for your front pocket. Ash, I recommend the Benchmade Proper for you.

good info.I prefer dagger point collars,ans notch wing lapels on my coats

I would substitute Canadian Club with Glenmorangie. Reasonably priced and really tasty.

Great video Keep it up 👍

Hey Ash, i subscribed to your Channel after watching one of your recent videos around a month ago. Since then, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed everything you’ve produced and this video does not fail in that regard. I can’t disagree with any of your selections. While not quite as versatile, I might be tempted to replace the white dress shirt with a blue herringbone all cotton, dress shirt. I completely agree with the brown wingtip shoes. Mine happen to be a lighter brown in Cognac, which i find to be extremely versatile. Anyway, great video and I look forward to watching many more of your productions…Ed

Class.

Very enjoyable video Ash, those shoes 👞 are great, the Rolex Submariner is my personal choice too.

Cc with ginger ale and a lemon twist is a great mixed drink.

After watching this video, I feel am in good standing

I adore the Submariner, I have the new 41mm no date and I think it’s almost the perfect watch to wear ….but it’s far for being the best watch to wear with your formal outfit. You can do it much better , I’m sure.

1. Not much of a hat person but I have 3 in mind, Bucket hat for when it's too hot, Tweet flat cap or a grey Beanie when cold. 2. Agree, The Barbour wax jacket is pretty much my goto jacket (Also like the quilted Barbour Chelsea jacket, but nowhere near as good if it starts to rain) 3. Again, spot on. When I finally started to dress properly about 10 years ago, the Navy Blazer was my first purchase, bought it off the peg at Burton's, so impressed with the quality I decided to get it altered (Shoulders and arm length) to get a near perfect fit, it is my goto dress jacket when I want to pair with my best dress jeans and brown Brogues. 4. Blue Shirt man myself 90% of the time, but if i'm wearing a suit, or Dinner Jacket i'd choose the White button down. 5. Still a big fan of jeans, even at the smart casual level, with the blue shirt, Navy Blazer & Brown Brogues. 6. Brown Brogue Boots (Loake or Crockett&Jones) I have had a pair of Loake Bedale for the last 7 years and I have worn them nearly every day. 7. The 2 watches I can't live without. Every day wear: Breitling Pluton 41mm Quartz on a brown strap. Smart casual: Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 Automatic 39mm on a steel bracelet (Dream watch would be a Rolex Explorer) 8. Best Tom ford, Semi Best Floris (89 0r Turnbull&Asser) and every day splash Ralph Lauren Polo Sport 9. Not a massive fan of gloves, sometimes just a wool pair from M&S 10. Drink: Merlot with my Sunday Dinner, Single Malt at least 12 yo as a digestive a few hours later while watching the F1 or a film. I don't really drink beyond that.

Great list! Here is my one 1.grey fedora hat 2.Barbour wax jacket 3.a Tweed Blazer donegal tweed is just amazing 4.a light grey bussiness shirt 5.a chino like you choose it 6.a brown derby like yours 7. When it comes to watches it is not easy for me because I collect but I would choose my Sinn 556a because its versatile and my wedding watch 8.i would choose a scarfe Maybe Barbour or Burberry check 9.a brown leather belt As drink i would choose wine And my leather weekender from Gusti leathers

My things I can't live without are a Damarca Pork Pie hat in wine over a Trilby. Solovair Boots in Oxblood and Solovair Gibsons in Black and Bass Weejuns loafers in wine for the spring and summer. Ben Sherman shirts. Levi Vintage Sta-Prest trousers and Farah vintage frog mouth trousers over chinos any day of the week. Sevledge jeans. I do like cardigans as well. I love to wear Dior fahrenheit or Bently. Not fussed at all by watches and I'm tea total😅

Your hat is fantastic.

Another great video, Ash; however, if I may be permitted a correction: 02:13 '...much more stylish than a flat cap, or even that eponymous baseball cap...' Er, I think you mean 'that UBIQUITOUS baseball cap'. Oh, and I LOVE your brown (or perhaps burgundy) wing-tip brogues

I know I've pretty much watched all your videos, as I second guessed half your choices 😁. I will have to try that whiskey though, I think you would enjoy Monkey shoulder, another blended but unassuming smooth whiskey..

Canadian Club...Oh yeah! It's a perfect medium.

Agree with all points especially the sub..on the whisky I prefer glenlivet,, will give Canadian Club a try as they are plentiful here in the US.

Well I have 7 on the list just waiting for the Rolex. Top video Ash

Enjoy!!

Just spent a pleasant 20 minutes listening to this list. I wouldn’t change much, but I would swap the chinos for a pair of fawn Calvary twill trousers. With regards to the watch I would choose my Grand Seiko. And to wash it down with I would prefer I fine Armagnac.

Hehe. Fair play to you. I could definitely live without Canadian Club in my life. One scotch to rule them all. Rest of ones life? Hmm. That’s difficult. Perhaps Springbank 10yo. It has everything. A real treat and also could be considered a staple in my cabinet. Close second, Glencadam 15yo.

I love a straight C. C 😎👌🏼

one more for the list, RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boot, the legend of mens classic footwear

I fully agree with the khaki trousers. They don't get nearly as much attention as they deserve these days. However, I would argue that a navy blue jacket can't be worn with jeans. When worn on dark blue or indigo "smart' jeans, there just isn't enough of a colour difference and it ends up looking odd. While when worn on more casual jeans it clashes in formality. I personally think a grey sports jacket is more versatile.

For me rolex 126621, LV pocket organizer, belt, tom ford fougere dargent fragrance, denim jacket, black skinny jeans, shirt, sunglasses and boots.

Great video, Ash! It did make me think, and as you ask me to do a reciprocal video of my 10 and I’ll be putting that up on Big Pretty Man later today!

Some good choices Drink would have to be a traditional english fine ale from a small independent brewery, such as Batham's I would need some hiking gear eg walking boots, maybe a good Sheffield made knife And a well made UK leather wallet

The one item I can't live without is my dark charcoal 2 piece suit. I have a blue suit which is ok, but I prefer the charcoal as it goes with so many shirts, ties and shoes and it looks really nice. I like other colors such as a lighter gray (which I don't have but want to get) but I have yet to own a suit that I like as much as my charcoal. I also seem to love ties and have a fair number of them. I believe ties are something you can wear that changes your entire look. One day it's blue, next day yellow, next day burgundy, etc. The suit can remain the same but you can change your look so much just by wearing a different color tie. So I love ties. When I was younger some of my friends called me 'the tie', because I always wore nice ties and had quite a variety of them. I still do that.

Guerlain Habit Rouge is a nice fall winter edp .

Hello Ash Good items you choose, there is item i feel missing like a fountain pen good old classic Montblanc also as i talk about Montblanc you should really try the fragrance Explorer is absolutly divine.. Have a great day bye

Yes, the gloves are a bit of a surprise: often overlooked or forgotten, but they do look smart and add a bit of luxury as well. On old fashion prints one can see them regularly - I wonder when they have gone out of fashion. (Perhaps you could do a video on them as well.) Shame, I often misplace or lose one of them...

Would love a Barbour jacket, but instead I have Australian Outback's version of a Barbour jacket made in...Canada! lol I recently got a wax bucket style hat from Ireland that matches the green coat. As a Canadian I didn't know that Canadian Club is sold in 150 countries.

I've found unlined leather gloves, after they've cooled to the outside temperature, make my hand colder during the winter. After a very short time, they seem to draw the heat from my skin, and can't keep up with the winter cold. However, Canadian Club shows you're a man of good taste. Why are some individuals so down on blended whiskey? Although, with seltzer I prefer some Rye Whiskey. Pity one can't get Alberta Premium outside of Canada.

Marvellous choices! Mine would be: 1 Birthday suit 2 Fez 3 Cravat 4 Wedding ring 5 Kaweco fountain pen 6 Tabac cologne 7 Bowmore 12 year old whisky 8 Stanwell briar 9 A copy of Don Quixote 10 Swiss army knife

whilst in Australia, I drank both versions of Canadian club

My choice for a drink is a nice special beer. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

Hello Ash. Really enjoying the channel. I thought you may have brought out a pipe or cigar case in your items 😂

I've always believed, and still do, that Bonds watch is an Omega Seamaster 🤔

Burgundy colour footwear is the most versatile that goes with the most colour combinations. Dark burgundy can be worn even with black, something that I wouldn't do with brown shoes. Regarding tough watches, much as I love my large mechanical watch collection, when it comes to an apocalypse watch, no mechanical watch is going to come anywhere near a solar powered diver's quartz watch. Quartz is not only more accurate but has far fewer moving parts and actually is a much simpler design, all which make it more resistant to shock. And the rechargeable batteries used in them now have a minimum life of 40 plus years if not allowed to run down.

Dunhill is bang on the money

When it comes to Whiskey, I always stay with Bourbons, usually Booker's (after diluting it down to 40% from its original 63% with ice or water), Woodford Reserve or Makers Mark. What draws me to Bourbons is the faint vanilla aroma all of them hint to, I suppose.

That was really a fun episode to watch...Canadian Club gets my thumbs up as well!

Canadian club and ginger ale

I would add the smoking pipe, Sherlock Holmes style pipe. I don't smoke my self, but just a nostalgia stylish item from the days of my older generation relatives in the 60's. I have one in my study at home. I just hold it sometimes and pretend to smoke and the rest is history.

Can you re do a video like this but add a Fountain Pen, a Journal and a Calendar routine carry book?

Hi I'm attending a wedding soon and it's an informal one however I'm curently interested in tricker stow boots or shoes to wear and chinos. I've yet to try on some chinos that i like whey range from cheep and shabby to downright baggy. Any recommendations for brands to consider. Plus the tricker boots and shoe in unsure if leather sole or chunkey commando sole is the way to go thanks.