How strong is your style game?
Male or Female, we all want to look our best. My guest today found himself in an entirely unrelated profession, working in the hustle and bustle of the fashion mecca square mile of New York City. Due to all this exposure, he has gained some great knowledge and it has since become his passion. He will give us all some great advice.
Welcome, Marcos.
Episode highlights:
- [02:05] - Style is my passion. It shows on your person.
- [02:40] - Lived in New York for 20 years, but now in Atlanta Georgia.
- [04:20] - Finished 2 years in 1 in high school. Sheer determination.
- [06:10] - Marcos gives example of being chased by a Dog. Usain Bolt. Humans don't always know what they're capable of.
- [06:50] - Quick Whiskey chat. Bourbon. etc.
- [09:35] - Day job. Canon. Computer technician.
- [14:05] - Worked in the area of the mecca of fashion in NYC. This fashion district was where many styles and fashions came from.
- [15:00] - Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Would go inside their offices and see designs first hand
- [15:43] - Style vs Fashion. Example of Skinny Jeans.
- [17:22] - Having style means having strength.
- [19:00] - Ralph Lauren has always been the same. Timeless style!
- [20:45] - People who have style are passionate.
- [22:20] - Cologne before bed! Wow! Do this for yourself!! Passion backbone of any successful person
- [24:20] - His father showed presence, well dressed and cologne
- [26:30] - 3 pillars of sense of style
- [26:45] - Own story of Grandmother accusing me of going on the pull. Style doesn't need a reason!
- [29:40] - Be comfortable in YOUR CHOICE of clothes!
- [30:00] - [34:10] - Your choice is more important than others choices for you!
- [37:40] - O'mast - film recommendation
- [38:25] - Just because its your size, doesn't mean you can wear it!
- [41:10] - His advice on getting a new suit. Eg Single breasted suit and pink lapel.
- [43:30] - France, Italy & Great Britain dictate the style industry
- [46:35] - You can wear a wool suit in summertime, fabric technology has come far! Speaks about Vitale Barberis Canonico
- [48:30] - Advice for slim guys
- [56:30] - Women's figures, how they have changed over time. Bigger set vs Victoria secret
- [57:50] - Human is a human regardless of how we look! We all have feelings. Advice for women
- [01:01:25] - 'Has a Bum'.
- [01:02:02] - Amen! Difficult for some females to dress elegantly, industry didn't allow
- [01:05:30] - Marcos gives his brand recommendations inc for those wanting to buy clothes on a budget. Always try the sale sections!
- [01:08:45] - Lets talk timepieces and watches. Seiko. Brand to go with if you don't want to break bank. Tudor, sister company to Rolex. Price comparisons given. Tudor now use in-house movement. Big fan of Omega too
- [01:16:05] - Gives his social pages
Check out his visuals - IG: @maajag031
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