I like that idea. Fashion is what others tell you to wear; and style is how you decide you want to look.

LOVED how you defined the difference! Great video Hugo and Sonya - wishing you all the best!

It is hard to define style. But it's easy to see that Hugo and Sonya understand it and have it.

Sonya and Hugo display what money can never buy...class.

As an amateur writer, I used to be very nervous about writing, and constantly worried about every single word, making it impossible to get anything written. Now I just write everything that comes to mind without thinking about how it will end up, and refine it later as needed. It makes it much easier and I get to keep my creativity.

The content is brilliant. But what I most love is the interaction between the two of you - a master class in passionate, respectful dialog. Thank you.

Elements of Style is required reading for any writer, I think. EB White was one of Strunk’s student at Cornell who amended the book with ways to apply the “rules,” that Strunk laid out, to write better and develop a unique style. I really appreciated this conversation Hugo and Sonja. It’s nice to reflect on all the facets that make each’s style-what goes into it for us and what it means to others.

Lovely! Sonya does indeed write beautifully.

What a wonderful discussion today! It seems to me that fear of failure is the ultimate enemy of creativity. Whether music, painting, sculpture, sport or yes even developing your own personal style, we learn by actually doing. The painter must paint, the musician must play music, the writer must write (as Sonya notes.) It’s through doing, through creating that we learn and develop in all meaningful activities and style is no different. But we can’t allow fear of making a “mistake” or “not being good enough” to stop us from doing and creating and growing. As Hugo says - “try it!” Personal style is a journey. Enjoy and embrace the journey!

Really enjoyed this video! As I see it, a chef becomes a better chef by cooking. A writer becomes a better writer by writing. An runner becomes a better runner by running... And finding my style is just a matter of trying different things until I get better at it. Side note: I am a salesman, and I know other salesmen who are driven by commission. What you're alluding to, in my understanding, is that you want a salesman who is HONEST and provides VALUE. You don't want a salesman who will tell you whatever you want to hear, just to generate a commission. But if you trust the salesman, and you know what he is saying is true, then who cares about the commission? Yes, salesmen make commissions. That's how we earn our living. But that in itself is not a problem.

I love Sonya's looks to Hugo when he's on his passion tangents!

A 40-minute video simply on the term style, this is what I like to see. Very interesting!

Literature: The style of writing that one favors greatly, to the point of wanting to masticate the words in my case, as the "point de repére" for personal style is a very attractive idea. Merci. It reminds me of the relationship between fragrance and feelings of love as being similar.

I really enjoy your videos. It's inspiring on so many levels. As sartorialists, you helped me dream of whatever I could be. I became bold enough to just start wearing suits. Though I might not afford to wear Cifonelli and the likes, over the episodes I've been super inspired to make the most out of what I have. Seeing you both in love and doing what you love is quite heartwarming and inspiring. Your humility is quite something as well. As a young Kenyan in their early 20's, I'd love to let you know that I'm so grateful for you. P.S: The sound is great! All the best in your endeavours. God bless you!

Love this. I think ones style is a mirror of ones self respect.

"Dress to Impress," I think works as a phrase since it rhymes and is easy to remember. I agree though, that words mean things--it is important to use proper words and phrases to express yourself. The intent to determine your own style and make it your own is sort of like dressing to impress yourself and not others. My own style is classic (I'm an old guy in my 60s after all), but I wear a suit to work each day. Your advice regarding the basics of dressing well, and also what is needed to carry and travel with is well presented.

how delightful to learn, in addition to your wonderful taste in clothing, you also love Tom Waits!

Sonya: fabulous, wonderful and insightful. Thank you both, Tony

Love these videos! My style is very undefined/unknown, but I at least enjoy this content. Your voices are very calming to me.

Such as wonderful article, thank you for this beautiful talk.

The perspective ’who knows what anxiety feels like’ is so important regarding style and moving towards satorial lifestyle and investing to the garderobe. This ofcourse among other, magnificent things brought up in your output. Thank you again for astonishingly inspirational video Mrs. Glyn and Mr. Jacomet - finding your content feels blessing. Best regards from small ”not very known for its style or satorial aspects” -country Finland, EU.

Ironically I could not beat Antonio to be the first comment, as I was getting dressed for the day.

What a great episode. Thank you and merry Christmas to you both 😁

Absolutely love the content, as a young man in my early 20's this is a critical topic for me ❤️

“Don’t be afraid to show the sand and the gravel” well said Sonya. I hear these wise words in good time.

The Tom Waits impersonation was impeccable!

Great show Hugo and Sonya. The heuristic approach is a great idea (also known as “trial and error”). I am considering getting your book “The Italian gentleman” since I am impressed with your sense of style and your great commentary…

When it comes to combine a detailed talking about this wonderful topic with a relaxed atmosphere, you two really are the best. À la prochaine!

According to Diana Vreeland, style takes inspiration, imagination and opportunity. If you have no opportunity to exercise style, it's rather difficult to demonstrate style while sitting at home, I would say.

Thanks for something lovely to watch this evening whilst cooking. The shoe book is magnificent. Stay well, everyone.

Oh my Hugo and Sonya this was epic again. Thank you. I wasn’t even aware of anything you guys discussed here. I loved it i’m still looking for my own style. Thank you so much for another great video love you guys. Oh by the way I just purchased Italian gentleman hopefully I’m gonna have the time to read it in next year:)) Merry Christmas to you guys and happy new year. Stay safe everybody

Thank you for another great video! Seeing a new upload made my week. Merry Christmas to you both!

Congratulations on your new website redesign. It's very attractive and intuitive to use.

I love these videos. I love the tie.

I have missed this. I can't help but be excited when you make a new upload. Its amazing to see that each and every person has their own style and add something to this community of people, who love mens and womens style. And yes I have over used the word in this comment, but I don't care.

Wow, what an interesting episode!! Moreover, What a great writer Sonya is !!. You just said it simply my dear Hugo, She is the one and only one!! .Love to both of you from Cairo.

Love the heuristic approach. It's so important to allow yourself to make mistakes.

Dear friends Sonya and Hugo another great video.my favorite quote about style is that style is like cell membrane:it is us seperates from the other sells of the society.

What a great discussion. I think I’ll watch it a second time as it was both so in depth and enjoyable.

This is one of your best episodes; I think there may even be an outgrowth here- of writers and the style that reflects them. Sonya really captures something here, and I am reminded of Hugo's comment that what Modernism really is about is finding the eternal. This might have been from a Flaubert quote. Maybe more about people of original style and how you interpret it...this feels like such a rich subject. This is a great episode. And I agree with Hugo; Sonya is a special writer.

Great article on website written by Sonya.

Since style is personal and unique so it definition is so ,i.e every and each one will define style according to his style

Love you two and your passion for your work xxden

Superb insights!

Very well said!

We need to protect this man at any cost .

Enjoyable. Thank you. Prosper. A.J.Hemstrought

I really enjoy your channel, and would love to see you expand your coverage, opinions, recommendations in the wine sphere. I've enjoyed the two that I've seen so far.

Merry Christmas Hugo & Sonya

love the conversation learn a lot from both of you! I personally have 45 suits and love showing my style and very comfortable about it! Merry Christmas from New York!

Been waiting for another video💕

An excellent discussion(or perhaps a thesis).

"Style is like a second cousin to class." -Prince

C’est très intéressant..... this shows that you are well informed and professionally and passionately analyse the “Style” concept with style.... All the best et à la prochaine.... Abdou from Oslo.

Fashion is decided for you; Style is the art of displaying good taste, The first step in the development of taste is to be willing to credit your own opinion. Appearance is always for others, as it's the lens the world sees you through; a good appearance is a form of good manners. Style is your signature, a means by which the world can identify your footprint in the sand.

You are both amazing I live in the Wild West of Australia of North Italian heritage love both your style . Regards to you both Silvio Guidetti

I've already said this and I'm gonna say it again, You'd have made an amazing ASMR artist Sonya. Oh! That voice. I could listen to a podcast style video from you for eternity

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A great observation on how many Americans dress. And I agree Sonya is a wonderful writer!

Just beautiful.

Very interesting take on the difference between fashion and style. I’ve always defined it as fashion is mass produced and changes every season, classic style has more longevity but still changes, just less often and is usually of better quality (not always). However, on this definition and separation, even the classic menswear space follows fashions. For example the armoury, drakes or mr Porter. Everybody in the #menswear realm wants their items, or the latest release on the rake, usually because they are told. Similarly, even a bespoke suit has the input and leadership of the tailor, cutter etc. A perfect example of this is “house styles” wherein you adhere to an aesthetic that has been predetermined, one could argue this is also following trends, I.e fashion. It could be akin to choosing, say a Gucci wallet instead of a Louis Vuitton one, for example. Even classic mens style changes, just usually every decade rather than every month. Examples would include, lapel width, how a suit should fit, trouser length, etc, these have constantly changed over the last century and even the last decades in classic mens style. I would be interested to hear your take on this Hugo and Sonya? as i find this a fascinating topic, previously being what I would label a “brand whore” I moved to the classic menswear space in pursuit of quality, man made products that last and fulfil a certain aesthetic.

Ahhh appreciating Flaubert as the height of French literature shows again how much good taste you have!!! Vous aimez Proust aussi?

Great comments.

Amazing

Congratulations, another succes, merry chrismas Joyeux Noël et bonne année

7:20 I don't know who, but someone once said "Someone else's brain is a very poor place to put your own self respect." At the same time, only a fool thinks there is nothing to learn from others. You can learn a lot from Hugo and Sonya. Thanks.

Again a great one ! Would have to re discover what affectation is !!

1stly congrats on 100k plus longtime coming now you have it, my question for today is:- A suit I am interested in fabric is 55% polyester 45% wool should I buy it?

Thanks.

Dear, Hugo I was wondering if you could post a satorial talks pt.3 on ties in which you could show how to tie the "bow tie?" ~Alexis

Marilyn Manson is one of my style icons, he’s always made me feel okay with being different.

If stores want to have smaller collections then they need to get people to focus on the idea that you buy less but now buy more quality in each items you do buy. That way, they can sell that $40 shirt instead of 2 $20 shirts. The cost is the same to the customer, but they feel like they are buying less and getting a better item all the while giving the company the same income. PS. I have your first book coming to me in the mail. It is one of the most expensive books I bought, but it is also one of the only books to give me that level of information.

Ha! That Tom Waits album is one of my favorites from him (besides "Mule Variations"). That show is starting off strong! :D BTW: That strange moment when Antonio from RMRS is earlier in the comments than yourself...

Super super Hugo&Sonya. Pl pl say, even after so many American fashion Chanels, why European men are better dressed than them. You are definitely one part of the one reason. Wat is other. Thanku

Good evening. Personally I’m drawn to classic, contemporary style. Recently, I started wearing suits to work, the majority of persons make unnecessary discouraging comments. As a gentleman, should I remain quiet or should I say something witty/rude as well. Thank you for this video discussion on style Hugo and Sonya

Of course I dress for myself but also of course for that woman I like at the moment :) By the way, I bought a Christmas suit, friday it is ready by my tailor. Cheers! Welcome back Hugo :)

I think that the concept of 'paralysis by analysis'' applies equally to writing and dressing stylishly .

Style is individuality! Me: Mandarin jacket, three buttons jacket... And the cozy cardigan. ☺

as always, click, like and enjoy. Well done

Professor Strunk wrote it, Elwyn White was his student and later polished the original work.

Only you sir and Sonya would think to draw upon the quotations of Bukowski, Wilde, and Bobby Orr in the same dialogue! Cheers--

Fashion is a movement, style is a taste

One day I was walking along the street wondering how I could be more stylish when I gazed upon a young who was wearing a top hat which drew my attention to how he was dressed. He was dressed like a Dandy Boy. A very different look for a Regional town in Ballarat Victoria Australia. First one I had ever seen except for Television or the Movies. Yes he was even wearing spats.

Sonya: “If I tell you ‘This is a French Taxi Driver’s drink’, and I give you the drink, what are you going to say?” Hugo: “That I’m going to pay.” 😂😂😂 I love you, guys.

I so would love to see your Non-suit wardrobes. Would you consider showing it?

Heuristics: I don't know the perfect expression of my style, yet - but I know I'm stumbling in the right direction. This has been a useful mindset in patternmaking, as well.

I’m Loved

Almost fell off my chair when he said: "you are a freaking good writer..." at the end.

You don’t chose art, it choses you. I view style the same way. You don’t chose a style, it choses you.

Saluta un bel video a Hugo e mi piace il bar del collare

I know that I have been on too many times, but style could be one’s style and one’s style could be to wear all the latest fashions. I hope that make some sort of sense. M

I recall Mario Batali saying I don't know fashion but I do have style. It seems if you're force to buy off the rack you're almost stuck to some extent to deal with the current fashion

A significant influence in my life has been The Economist Style Guide. It is a guide to good English. I came across it at university. It has been a bit of a curse, in a way, because I now get annoyed at the use of poor grammar and US spelling in UK English prose. Unfortunately, The Economist newspaper seems to have an editor who has not read this book. This is one of the reasons why I stopped getting The Economist. I would recommend the early editions of the book. M.

You make such a cute (stylish 😉) couple 💙I love your vlogs.

Salut Pouvez vous faire une vidéo sur l'importance de la chemise blanche. Combien faut il en avoir? Merci

need a video on Safari jacket /safari suit.south Asian people love this dress for office. Thanks. Love you

Where would RMRS and Sartorial Talks fit together? Perhaps a collaboration themed with some history? Perhaps a comparison of military influence in clothing and boots, and style of USA and France perhaps? Not too fast-paced and 15 min total? Maybe a non-sponsored video...

A SPECIAL LOVING COUPLE.

Off topic: Why the change in microphones; from Electrovoice to Rode?

Socrates had style... for 400 BC!