[SJC]

nice. what's that in your hand?

[Philipp]

A fountain pen! I tried to do something else with my hands on these pictures apart from letting them hang down or putting them in my pocket. I had a vague image in my head of a vintage advertisement where a chap holds a fountain pen as if pointing at something, like being in a presentation. Guess I'll never be a menswear model....

[Royohboy]

A fountain pen! I tried to do something else with my hands on these pictures apart from letting them hang down or putting them in my pocket. I had a vague image in my head of a vintage advertisement where a chap holds a fountain pen as if pointing at something, like being in a presentation. Guess I'll never be a menswear model....

Do it like the models do in those 1970s/80s mailorder catalogues: A walkie-talkie in one hand, pointing just anywhere with the other while you're talking to your buddy, who has a tennis racket in his left hand, his right foot leasurely propped on a brass diving helmet, and trying to look interested while smoking a pipe. In quality underwear, of course.

[SJC]

The SJC art director has spoken!

[Philipp]

I'll keep the brass diving helmet in mind for future photos... It's on the list right underneath wearing a real pair of shoes for a change.......

Or I'll go full Leyendecker and aimlessly poke around with a golf club.

[Philipp]

Out to catch some sun in the glory of my lockdown (lack of)haircut, chin stubble and by now-trademark slippers. Only the SJC khaki mule spinner trousers and work shirt keep me away from total squalidness and dilapidation....

[Nik]

Is that a blue Aeromarine?

[Philipp]

Nik - no, it's a dark brown, almost black, Aeromarine (I thinkAero calls the colour "seal"). It looks a bit blueish because of the light, I guess - and because I tinkered with the fancy filters on my phone....

[Sean Longden]

The King Cole suit, now complete with trousers, in the home office. Including my by now-trademark slippers.... One of these days I have to post an image of me wearing appropriate footwear........

The trousers have been inexpertly shortened and hemmed - by me!- until such times as tailors open again. I also have to move the suspender buttons a bit. Otherwise no complaints!

i must say, i do think the trouser s would look better with turn-ups. But it is a fine looking suit.

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Do it like the models do in those 1970s/80s mailorder catalogues: A walkie-talkie in one hand, pointing just anywhere with the other while you're talking to your buddy, who has a tennis racket in his left hand, his right foot leasurely propped on a brass diving helmet, and trying to look interested while smoking a pipe. In quality underwear, of course.

Or go full on 1950s: Stare into the distance, maybe shielding your eyes from the glare of the sun, while a young lady wearing an elegantly-perched hat stares lovingly up at you as is she is highly aroused by the combined aromas of your pipe and your leather driving gloves.

[Philipp]

Thanks, Sean! The trousers have been inexpertly shortened and hemmed by myself so I can wear them out and about, but with plenty of spare fabric remaining. I agree they might look better with turn-ups. I'm currently in Germany where the tailors are closed because of the lockdown. Once they re-open, I'll have the trousers changed.

[metatron]

Out to catch some sun in the glory of my lockdown (lack of)haircut, chin stubble and by now-trademark slippers. Only the SJC khaki mule spinner trousers and work shirt keep me away from total squalidness and dilapidation....

The hair looks good! Last lockdown I gave myself a haircut but it was a real hassle trying to align two mirrors and every day I would fine a new uneven bit. So now I am just trimming the sideburns and nape and embracing the mane!