Sartorial Talks : The Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
I buy too many suits! Should I tell my wife??
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Hugo and Sonya discuss a problem faced by many gentlemen who love the sartorial culture: Should I tell my wife abou...
10 mistakes to avoid when you commission a bespoke suit!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo share with you the few things you must know in order to make your bespoke experiences successfu...
Quiet Luxury ? Old Money Style? Let's try to understand this planetary movement!
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Sonya Glyn dissects the four categories of Old Money Style: The Normcore style, The Ivy/Prep look, The Quiet L...
Bespoke Tailoring and Made-to-Measure Taloring: What are the differences?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, shot at the Owners in Prague (Czech Republic), Hugo and Sonya explain in details the main differences between ...
Being a Gentleman in 2024: Does this still mean something?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does behaving like a gentleman still mean something in 2024? Is this vision of life still relevant in a western society where self-centredness reign s...
How NOT to look like a 1980's banker in a suit!
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this new edition of Sartorial Talks, hosted by Sonya and Hugo.In this episode, Sonya suggests 12 ways to look updated and modern in your su...
The truth behind luxury shoes!
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many shops, all of a sudden, offering Made -to-Order shoes? Have you noticed that more and more new shoe brands are currently created overn...
The story of the Shoe Snob: a talk with Justin Fitzpatrick
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes his friend Justin Fitzpatrick, the founder of the worldwide famous blog The Shoe Snob and of the...
What is my Style: French? English? Italian?
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion with Hugo Jacomet on his own personal style and the main differences between British, French and Italian styles in menswear and tailoring...
Acquiring your First Bespoke Suit : What to Expect?
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo explains how you should prepare yourself for a first bespoke tailoring experience. What to ask for? What kind...
Super 130s, Super 160s Fabrics: What Do These Numbers Really Mean?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo explains the origin and the meaning of the Super Numbers (S Numbers) in the world of quality fabrics.This epi...
Casual Q & A with Hugo Jacomet
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this unprepared episode Hugo spontaneously answers a bunch of questions about his life and his tastes.What is your favorite tailor?What is your fav...
Being a Gentleman in 2023: A Woman's Perspective
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on style and being a gentleman (from a woman's perspective) with PG editor and Sartorial Talks co-host, Sonya Glyn Nicholson.Support...
Is The Suit Dead?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo discusses the so-called death of classic men's style. Paradoxically, in an over-casual world the suit se...
How to Express your Own Style?
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya Glyn shares a few ideas on how to build your own style and how to find your signature style item. A very...
Seven Sartorial Myths Debunked!
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo debunks 7 Sartorial myths and explains why some pre-conceived ideas (like buying a black suit as a first suit...
All about the Double-Breasted Suit!
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo covers the finer points of acquiring and wearing a double breasted suit. Who can wear it? When to wear it...
Thoughts on Discretion & Elegance
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, Sonya Glyn reflects on the relationship between discretion and elegance by comparing two groups of people: the upper class (new m...
Pitti Uomo: The Best Dressed Men on Earth? A Talk with Guillaume Bo
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Guillaume Bo and his wife Angelique to speak about the famous menswear trade show called Pitti U...
French style comes to the USA! The French Conservatory of Beverly Hills.
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo & Sonya share with you an incredibly interesting talk they recorded with Skander Ladjimi, the founder...
Where to find a good custom suit in the USA?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where can you find a good custom/MTM suit in the USA for an excellent value?Today, Hugo welcomes you on Madison Avenue in NYC at Enzo Custom, one of t...
A fireside Sartorial Talk between Hugo Jacomet and Kirby Allison
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo sits with his longtime friend Kirby Allison, founder of the eponymous Youtube channel and Webstore, for a...
Hugo Jacomet Uncensored: Tough Questions, Direct Answers!
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
 If you like to dress up are you, by definition, a conservative?In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo answers direct (and sometimes difficult)...
All About Champagne!
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo discuss with Eric George (from the great Champagne house of Forget Brimont located in Reims France) about...
Buy Less, Buy Better: Classic Style in a Post-Pandemic World
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (originally published exclusively on our Patreon page) Sonya and Hugo reflect on how people are today reconsidering the way they consu...
Why Good Manners Matter
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo address the subject of good manners and why mastering them could be important in your life and ...
The Golden Age of Men's Style: A Talk with Marc Guyot
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks entitled "The Golden Age of Men's Style", Hugo welcomes Marc Guyot, a famous Parisian menswear d...
A Selection of Quality Shoes Under $500
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo meets with the famous cobblers Trenton & Heath in Columbia Tennessee. Those two brothers are the crea...
How to choose a Good Custom Suit?
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the loosening of the dress codes in all the sectors of professional life and the decline (not to say the collapse) of the low quality ready-to-we...
The Rules of Men's Style: A Talk with Clothier Extraordinaire Marc Guyot.
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet and Marc Guyot discuss some rules of men's style and etiquette. Of course all these "ru...
The Telltale Signs of a Handmade Jacket
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo share their experience on how to spot an authentic handmade jacket. In a world where speed, mec...
A Talk with Pierre Corthay, Shoemaker Extraordinaire
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this exceptional episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Pierre Corthay, one of the most acclaimed shoemakers in the world and a man who has been...
Sartorial Emergencies: How to react to small sartorial accidents!
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya share their long experience on how to deal with small sartorial accidents (which usually happen...
How to Organize your Closet
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo & Sonya share their experience on how to organise a gentleman's closet. 00:00 : ARE YOU ORGANIZ...
Moving up the Sartorial Ladder
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo and Sonya share their views, opinions and experiences on what they call "The Sartorial Ladder":...
The Mysteries of the Tailored Jacket
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sartorial Talk, Hugo and Sonya share their "discoveries" and "eureka moments" about tailoring after more than a decade of ...
A Personal Message from Hugo & Sonya for 2022
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Sonya and Hugo share their wishes and encouragements for 2022. Happy new year everyone, and never forget that ...
The Sartorial Life (#1): a Free Talk about the Sartorial Lifestyle.
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the season 4 of Sartorial Talks, The Podcast, Sonya Glyn and Hugo Jacomet experiment a new style of episode: a free, imprompt...
How to Dress Well: Tips for Heavy Men and Slim Men
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hugo and Sonya explain how men who are large or thin can improve their silhouette, visually, by mastering a few simple rules and prin...
Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper and Cary Grant: They don't make them like that anymore...
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, the Podcast, Hugo and Sonya share their admiration for three style icons and ask the question: why when we spe...
New series: The life of an American Woman in France and the life of a French Man in the USA
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an experiment we wanted to do since a long time: exploring, during free and spontaneous talks, the cultural differences between our tw...
Special Edition about our New Book: Shoes, The Art of Male Footwear
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet is sharing the last updates on all the projects around the podcast and the YouTube channels: ...
Classic Style : Let's Break some Rules!
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss how to break some so-called "rules" promoted (on YouTube or on b...
11 Mistakes to Avoid when you Dress Up
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, The Podcast, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss the most common mistakes men are making when they dress up an...
A talk with Lorenzo Cifonelli, the Most Famous Master Tailor in the World.
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenzo Cifonelli may well be the most famous master tailor on earth, making the most beautiful suits for demanding gentlemen. Today Lorenzo, the 4th ...
Are we able to revive the Lost Art of Conversation ?
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In these troubled times, this may sound like an unimportant question, but it is a crucial one. In this episode Hugo and Sonya Glyn discuss the incredi...
How to Have Great Conversations
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hugo and Sonya Glyn are addressing a crucial subject: how to revive the lost art of conversation. How politeness, etiquette and liste...
Style and Patience: the Winning Combination
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode recorded live from Bourgogne France, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss the key role of patience in finding your own style. Listen an...
What is Style ? How to find my own Style ?
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to define Style ?Yves Saint Laurent called it eternal.Coco Chanel said that when everything else fades, it remains.Audrey Hepburn said everyone ha...
The Best Books on Men's style and Sartorial Education
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn share their favorite books on men's style and sartorial education. Some of them are very popular (th...
The Style/Fashion Industry in the Post Covid-19 Crisis Period
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss an article by Theresa Huang (from I-fashionmag.com) entitled : "The Fashion Industry in ...
Covid 19 Protection Masks : how to wear them (from a Sartorial Perspective) ?
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hugo and Sonya try to address the subject of facial protection masks from a sartorial perspective. How to coordinate them ? With your...
Let's Dress Up Again !
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On June 18th, Robert Armstrong, US Finance Editor of the Financial Times, published an article entitled "We will dress up again!". In the fi...
Wearing a Suit in the 21st century : Are we the Counter-Culture ?
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A few days ago, the journalist Mark Dent published on Vox.com an article entitled : "How the power suit lost its power" in which he explains...
Sartorial Talks : Executive and peer pressure to dress down? Really ?
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In certain industries, dress codes are not simply relaxed: it is actively frowned upon to suit up or dress well. The Tech industry in the old days wa...