The Sartorialist

Love the older guy, the younger ones a little sloppy with the belt and not sure about the fingers. x

As long as he keeps the same glasses, then yes!
R xo

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yes

Yes!

love it!

Highly Unlikely; the suit does not make the man.

Probably…

style

definitely! both have cool style.

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The roll of the older gentleman's collar is beautiful, as is is two-toned handkerchief.

only if he kept the same specs from his younger days!

Interesting!

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top dude would defo qualify for a vice mag 'don't' photo
he's trying way too hard

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They could be son and father…

Is he doing the RAWK OUT sign?

I love the older guy's look, it is understated and yet elegant. Elegant!

Both have impeccable suits. The older gentleman indeed seems to have a more relaxed take on his look and a greater sense of colour-coordination!

I like both, though!

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yes!

hahaha definitely would be great

yes.

Oh ya! Brilliant

love the tie and pocket square color coordination on the second man. very classy.

I love the older guy, very distinguished and elegant (specially the handkerchief in the front pocket); the young man is a little sloppy, that belt is definitely in the wrong place, but I love the colors anyway…

both look good.

Yes, the title should be "Wouldn't It Be Great." As it's written it means that it would not be great if the younger man grew up to be like the older man.

Still, I love the Sartorialist.

The young guy has to do something about that belt. Also I think the shirt is a bit hideous. It looks like the "Structure" brand Sears sells. A bit too "guido". Pale blue would have suited him better. Also the facial hair is well… Yeah…

They're both rather cool as is but when baby-boy grows into Papa-san, he'll be a force to reackon with.

Because they are both Asian men in plaid suits? That is where the similarities end. So, no. And I hope you understand that it is offensive to play the "all (insert minority group) look alike" card.

The man below has "charme" (don't know how to say in English, sorry) The boy in the first picture is only trying to be modern
love your work :).

Agree w/Celine and Casey. The young guy has a long way to go before even coming close to the mature gentleman.

people, you do know that someone can change through time? we all have had phases… why makes you think that young boy is not going to be as distinguished at the older gentleman once he reaches that age?

anyway, Sartorialist, this post made me giggle because of its premise, there should be a whole series of these

Ha ha ,love the title and agree with anonymous that said that second gentleman is result of of experience and blah blah and probably looked like first one in younger years when fashion should be fun and daring!

Not bad but the English do this sooo much better!

Yes, it would!!

Well the man in the second picture… I ignore his name but everytime I see him I wish I was somehow related to him. He's so classy, his clothes always fit so correctly, he looks just out of this world. I like the first guy's outfit a lot, I'd wear that suit but without the huge glasses and the sloppy belt (which look good on him but would look stupid on me). I think I am in the age group between these two guys…

Hilarious! Couldn't agree more…

very benjamin buttoned down ,,,groovy

LOVE THE COMPARISSON!
Great style both of them!

i love this idea of comparing generations.
well not really comparing but thought-provoking

hahahahaha

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Oh, the older gentleman is so elegant but the young man simple doesn't "fit" his suit.

He probably thinks that gesture is cool in an American/rock and roll sort of way. In Italy, where I suspect the photo was taken, it's a sign of the cuckold as in, "your spouse is cheating on you". Also, a gypsy woman might use it to ward off the evil eye if you were to point a camera at her. Together with his dangling belt strap, his attitude is vulgar.

Well I don't go a bundle on number one, but I think *anyone* could benefit from (their own version of) the colour sense of number two. It's quite beautiful and immensely subtle.

I wouldn't be surprised if it actually happened :)

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Grow up, indeed.

Love both men. I like the first guy because he looks so polished but doesn't take himself too seriously. The other gentlemen knows who is and looks so self assured.

I've seen the older gentleman around before. His style is always impeccable.

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Hysterical! They both have great fashion, one merely cultivated for longer. Love both photos.
-Lloyd

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The first guy is game to be doing that hand gesture in Italy

I absolutely love this.

as long as he keeps the same glasses as his "younger" photo! xoxo

So funny! Love your blog, I'm a regular now!

Haha. I really love the comparison of this one. Their suits look very nice.

CHUCK BASS!!

Haha, love this story.

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The younger man has a great sense of himself and is not afraid to let "it hang out" sometimes (the belt). His styling is crisp, in spit eof the belt buckle. The older man looks as if he has seen it all and is comfortable in his own skin, he has a great sense of self also, well cultivated. I wonder about his choice of music, wine and watch (an old Piaget or Rolex)? Great pictures nonetheless, Sart.

Thet are both stylish in their own way but I don't get the meaning of the gesture of the fingers on the younger one…Never did!

Hands down, my favorite post of the year! I love both of these men, especially the older man, who reminds me of my grandfather with his style and grace. Awesome!

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Pitti Uomo?? I think I saw the older one! so adorable!

I would love to see him older as quirky as he is!

here's to hoping that he does…….It would be great to see if he tones down his look but kept some surprises like the belt hanging down,and the glasses within his outfits

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I love the first pic! He embodies the idea that beneath the sensible exterior, we are all alive with contradictions underneath.

younger man very interesting combination:))

BIG UP Mr.Kogi from LWT.

look at august 2009. same older man. same good taste.

I love seeing this virtual evolution!

fantasticals! made me grin

I love that glasses!!!!!