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TeacherGentleman's Gazette — Fit, Fabrics, Dress Codes and Etiquette
Gentleman's Gazette is a classic-menswear education channel founded by Sven Raphael Schneider, presented by the Gazette team. Its …
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Resource19 Chelsea Boots Compared: Italy vs England vs China vs Vietnam...
The Gentleman's Gazette team conducts an extensive two-year comparative review of Chelsea boots across multiple price points and …
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ResourceDon't Buy Chelsea Boots Until You Watch This
The Gazette team conducts an extensive two-year durability and fit analysis of Chelsea boots across multiple price points, from $269 …
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Resource15 Little Things Only True Gentlemen Do (That Have a Big Impact)
The Gazette team presents 15 subtle daily habits that distinguish gentlemen from others, spanning social etiquette, dining customs, …
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ResourceI'm A Custom Clothier: Here Are My Favorite Jackets
The Gazette team showcases their personal jacket collection, discussing how their approach to custom tailoring has evolved toward …
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Resource37 Small Things You Should Buy
The Gazette team shares a comprehensive collection of small everyday items and travel essentials that they argue have a significant …
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ResourceThe 50 Most Important Fabrics That Every Gentleman Knows
The Gazette team provides a comprehensive guide to 50 essential fabrics in classic menswear, categorizing them by function and …
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ResourceDon't Say THIS! 8 Techniques Gentlemen Use In Heated Conversations
The Gentleman's Gazette team teaches eight techniques for navigating polarizing conversations with grace and restraint. Through …
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ResourceWe Found The Perfect Capsule Wardrobe (It's 60 Years Old!)
The Gazette team explores a 1962 Esquire article titled 'The Basic College Wardrobe' and demonstrates how to adapt its …
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ResourceHow a Norwegian Fisherman Created an American Classic (Penny Loafers)
The Gazette team traces the penny loafer's origins from Norwegian fishing shoes in the early 1900s through its adoption by British …
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ResourceSteve McQueen's EDC | 8 Items The King Of Cool Actually Carried
The Gazette team examines eight everyday carry items that Steve McQueen actually owned and used, revealing that his iconic cool …
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ResourceDon't Make The 12 Etiquette Mistakes (That Most Men Do!)
The Gazette team covers 12 common behavioral mistakes that damage a gentleman's reputation in social settings, emphasizing that good …
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ResourceI spent $2000+ to Find The Best Cotton Polo Shirt from Loro Piana $600 to Quince & Uniqlo $29.90
The Gazette team conducts an in-depth review of 15 cotton pique polo shirt brands across various price points, evaluating each for …
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ResourceBe Better Dressed Than 95% Of Men in Hot Weather
The Gazette team provides comprehensive guidance on dressing stylishly during warm weather while staying cool and comfortable. They …
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ResourceWe Tried To Play Tennis...In Original Tennis Whites (Send Help)
The Gazette team explores the history and practicality of early 20th-century tennis attire, tracing how tennis whites evolved from a …
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ResourceWe Got Bespoke Eyewear Made Just For Us: It's the best we ever had!
The Gazette team visits Shiao Sha Brillin, a renowned bespoke eyewear atelier in Vienna, to document the process of commissioning …
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ResourceSo, What's So Special About A Neapolitan Suit?
The Gazette team sits down with Neapolitan tailors Enzo and Luigi to explore the defining characteristics of Neapolitan tailoring. …
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ResourceBest 14 Fabrics for Hot Summer Weather | 5 Italian Tailors Choose!
The Gazette team tours a Naples tailoring workshop and explores a wide range of summer suiting fabrics with local tailors, …
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Resource12 Things Every Man from the 1930's Had in His Pockets | Men's Historical EDC
The Gazette team explores ten everyday carry items and two bonus items that were essential to men's daily lives during the 1930s, …
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ResourceHow To Clean & Maintain Suede Leather | Expert Shoe Care
The Gazette team hosts Preston Soto of The Elegant Oxford for a masterclass on shoe leather care, focusing primarily on suede …
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ResourceMirror Shining My Gaziano & Girling Shoes | Full Expert Mirror Shine Tutorial
Preston Soto teaches the Gentleman's Gazette audience how to achieve an elegant Oxford mirror shine, demonstrating the complete …
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ResourceEverything in Your Closet Can Be Traced Back To These 10 Men
The Gazette team explores ten influential men who shaped modern menswear through their individual style choices and philosophies. …
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ResourceCan @The Elegant Oxford Save These Shoes? | Complete Cordovan Shoe Care
The Gazette team welcomes Preston from the Elegant Oxster to demonstrate comprehensive shell cordovan loafer restoration and care. …
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Resource8 Iconic Things Winston Churchill Carried Every Day | Gentleman's EDC
The Gentleman's Gazette team examines Winston Churchill's everyday carry items and personal accessories to reveal how he …
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