Style

During the initial contact with a person, we probably all have our own personal checkpoints that we consciously or unconsciously run through. I read a quote: “I make shoe contact before eye contact” – and couldn’t help smiling, because this is exactly me; for me, it’s the shoes (and watch). I find the shoes being probably the most important piece in an outfit, but sadly I must admit, often also the piece that is the most neglected.

This story originally appeared on the Gents Cafe Newsletter. You can subscribe here. Barathea, boutonnière, cocktail-cuffed dinner jackets,…

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