Greetings, Tribe. I hope the C&C Challenge is going well. The comments have been absolutely hysterically funny, making me think that abstaining from Complaining and Criticizing has been just as daunting a task for others as it has been for me. Good. Misery loves company. Seriously, it’s been a huge benefit to me to adopt … More Does The Boarding School Experience Breed Minimalists?
It was recently brought to my attention that Charvet shirts may not be exactly an Old Money wardrobe staple. This may be true in the United States, but it is probably less true in Europe. While it is difficult to justify the price of a Charvet shirt, it is impossible to argue with the quality … More At The Intersection of Minimalism and Charvet
It’s that time again, when students and parents alike consider assembling that all-important back to school/off to college wardrobe. Of course, you want to fit in, but not too much. You want to stand out, but not too much. You want to spend money, but not too much. You want to buy style and quality, … More The Annual Old Money Back To School Wardrobe List
It’s August. Often a time to pause, relax, refresh, and reset before hitting it again with school and/or work in September. One way to help refresh and reset your personal space is to get rid of items that you haven’t used in a while or items that have outgrown their usefulness altogether. Shocking as it … More Time To De-Clutter
We’ve often discussed clothing as a part of the Old Money philosophy. It is the most visible part, but not the most important part. The most important part is the adoption of Old Money Core Values, as I note in The Old Money Book. However, as the most visible part, the clothing we choose is … More Your Wardrobe: Playing A Supporting Role
Since living in Europe for the past few years, I have become familiar with the work of Stacey Dooley, a British television presenter–as they’re called on this side of the pond. In one of her series, a camera crew follows her as she spends the weekend with a unique or unusual family. Reality television being … More Stacey Dooley Meets The British Upper Class
Over the past ten years, I have written a few books and many more blog posts. I offer advice, and people have been known to follow my suggestions on occasion. I am, by definition, an author, but I cringe at the thought of being an authority on the subject of how to live. In fact, … More Blanc et Noir: A Wardrobe Option
Our globe-trotting correspondent David provided the following article on a well-dressed Spanish aristocrat. As I am in Paris, bolstering the inventory of shoes and shirts, I thought it might be appropriate, and that you all might enjoy. Thank you, David… The best-dressed royal you’ve never heard of – and what he can teach you about … More Aristocratic Style: Fernando Fitz-James Stuart
I’m delighted to let all of you know that the second video I did with Tom Miler of M Publishing in Poland is now online. (Some of you have already seen the video and congratulated me. Thank you again.) Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/RGjVyxxFHVM Among other things, Tom and I discuss the concept of having a … More Old Money Video #2
I’m always inspired by articulate, informed, and enlightening writing, especially when we’re talking Old Money and its values. Lady Colin Campbell, aka Georgia Arianna, is an author, television personality, and socialite, is probably as qualified as anyone to comment on the subject, and the excerpt below testifies to that. Serena, one of our loyal and … More Lady Colin Campbell Talks Old Money