Savvy Dressers: Learn Classic Style

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Savvy Dressers: Learn Classic Style

Learn the secrets of Classic English Style with Two Savvy Gents – one writer, one tailor – who bring traditional principles out of the closet and help guys dress with confidence and authority. Your clothes speak volumes and can get you noticed, listened to and taken more seriously. But behind ’effortless’ dressing is a lot of subject knowledge AND self-knowledge. Whether your vibe is a bespoke suit or a ten-dollar ’find’ from a vintage store, we’re here to jump-start your personal style journey – and put on an ’authentic you’! Each 15-minute capsule episode is packed with tips, how-to’s and insights. Try one for size, sir? Instagram – @savvydressers Thanks for listening! Please Rate, Review and Share the Savvy...

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    What Is Savvy Dressing?

    What‘s in your closet? Shirts? Trousers? Or Personality? In our first episode Michael and David begin to share the secrets of Classic English Dressing. We‘re introducing you to the idea of working with a tailor, just like guys did in the old days, beginning a journey to express your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. This is a 101 series on ‘sartorial style‘ to help any guy – or the guy in your life – look differently at dressing! Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns CC: This Podcast is Closed Captioned   Send a question for the show by voice message on Instagram: @savvydressers   Links: David's site, Brown in Town, is here Michael's site, Symbologian, is here   A Symbo Production © 2022  | All Rights Reserved
. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    15 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    How Do You Choose A Tailor?

    A good fit is everything – especially between you and your tailor. But how do you find the right one? Our two Savvies discuss some things to consider before you go looking. And... David talks about tying one’s tie with extra style – Michael comes clean about a big mistake.    About the show:Two English Gents begin to share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns CC: This Podcast is Closed Captioned Send a question for the show by voice messageInstagram: @savvydressers   Michael's site, Symbologian, is here David's site, Brown in Town, is here   A Symbo Production © 2022  | All Rights Reserved
This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England

    15 min

  3. EPISODE 2 BONUS

    E2 Bonus: Prepare To Brief Your Tailor

    An Extra Snippet – Three minutes of simple preparation you can do before you meet a tailor for the first time!

    3 min

  4. EPISODE 3

    Effortless Dress: How To Harmonise Basic Elements

    Like instruments in a band, items you wear should support one another to create the perfect overall experience. Colours, patterns and pairing all combine to create a successful ensemble. David explores the Holy Trinity of shirt, trousers and jacket – Michael touches on ’inner harmony’ and how clothing elements can be post-it notes to yourself. About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns CC: This Podcast is Closed Captioned Send a question for the show by voice messageInstagram: @savvydressers   Michael's site, Symbologian, is here David's site, Brown in Town, is here   A Symbo Production ©2022  | All Rights Reserved. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    15 min

  5. EPISODE 3 BONUS

    E3 Bonus: Rupert (the) Bear – A Savvy Dresser?

    Extra Savvy! Our US listeners asked 'Who is Rupert the Bear?' – let us enlighten you. He might have a reputation for being a sloppy dresser, but his choices are bang-on. About the show:Two English Gents begin to share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns CC: This Podcast is Closed Captioned Send a question for the show by voice messageInstagram: @savvydressers   Michael's site, Symbologian, is here David's site, Brown in Town, is here   A Symbo Production © 2022  | All Rights Reserved
This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England

    5 min

  6. EPISODE 4

    Sustainable Savvy: Dress For The Planet

    Could your clothes last a decade? Two decades? How about fifty years? Tailoring is a highly efficient way to create long-lasting garments which don't go out of style – and only take the absolute minimum from the planet. Call it Slow Fashion... In this episode, as well as Making, the Savvies also touch on Mending – both Visible and Invisible! 'Any colour you like, sir – as long as its Green...'   About the show:
 Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic English Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself!Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns CC: This Podcast is Closed Captioned Send a question for the show by voice messageInstagram: @savvydressers   Michael’s site, Symbologian, is here David’s site, Brown in Town, is here Links for this episode: British Invisible Mending: www.invisible-mending.co.uk Bristol Textile Quarter: bristoltextilequarter.co.uk   A Symbo Production © 2022  | All Rights Reserved
. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    15 min

  7. EPISODE 5

    How To Read A Suit

    The Devil's in the Details - Do you know how tiny tailoring tells can let you down if you miss them? Here's how to spot them – before someone else does...  Also: a listener question about trousers – to turn-up or not?   About the show:
 Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic English Dressing, expressing your individual character through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself!Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns CC: This Podcast is Closed Captioned Send a question for the show by voice messageInstagram: @savvydressers   Michael's site, Symbologian.com, is here David's site, BrownInTown.co.uk, is here   A Symbo Production © 2022  | All Rights Reserved
. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    17 min

  8. EPISODE 6

    How to Keep Socks Up and Be Well-Buttoned

    David is off getting married this episode but, like a tailor, we keep plenty of material in the cupboard! Like how to keep your socks up all day, why David goes Italian with his shirt cuffs, and a listener question - do left and right-side buttons matter in a gender-neutral world?   About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individuality through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns Send a question for the show by voice messageInstagram: @savvydressers   Links from this episode:Michael's Parisien sock shop: Mes Chaussettes Rouges   Michael's site, Symbologian.com, is here David's site, BrownInTown.co.uk, is here   A Symbo Production ©2022  | All Rights Reserved. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    15 min

  9. EPISODE 7

    Pick a Pocket Square / A Tailor’s Wedding

    How does a tailor, who dresses grooms every week, dress himself for his own big day? And what are those little bits of material you stick in your top pocket? And a listener asks: if you can only wear one thing for work AND a social evening, what do you choose?   About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individuality through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns Send a question for the show by voice message on InstagramInstagram: @savvydressers   Links from this episode:David's pocket squares and other goodies at https://brownintown.co.uk/shop   Michael's site, Symbologian.com, is here David's site, BrownInTown.co.uk, is here   A Symbo Production ©2022  | All Rights Reserved. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    15 min

  10. EPISODE 7 BONUS

    E7 Bonus: Savvy Melody - Music to Dress To!

    When we started putting together the show, we wanted a classic, between-the-wars kind of vibe, which suited the period when the styles of dressing we're talking about flourished. What better, we thought, than Gypsy Jazz? So here's the full version of our theme by Daniel Beja, a French guitarist and Gypsy Jazz maestro. Check out his links below!   Episode Links: Daniel's site is here: https://danielbeja.fr/ His Gypsy Jazz band, Asseo is here: https://www.asseo.fr/   About the show: Two English Gents share the secrets of Classic Dressing, expressing your individuality through what you wear, and becoming more savvy about your clothes – and yourself. Presenters: Michael Sebastien & David Minns Send a question for the show by voice message on InstagramInstagram: @savvydressers   Michael's site, Symbologian.com, is here David's site, BrownInTown.co.uk, is here   A Symbo Production ©2022  | All Rights Reserved. This Podcast is carefully hand-stitched in England.

    4 min
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Learn the secrets of Classic English Style with Two Savvy Gents – one writer, one tailor – who bring traditional principles out of the closet and help guys dress with confidence and authority. Your clothes speak volumes and can get you noticed, listened to and taken more seriously. But behind ’effortless’ dressing is a lot of subject knowledge AND self-knowledge. Whether your vibe is a bespoke suit or a ten-dollar ’find’ from a vintage store, we’re here to jump-start your personal style journey – and put on an ’authentic you’! Each 15-minute capsule episode is packed with tips, how-to’s and insights. Try one for size, sir? Instagram – @savvydressers Thanks for listening! Please Rate, Review and Share the Savvy...

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