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The man of style shares eight tips to be a gentleman
Brandon Chau wears many hats. He is the co-founder of Attire House, founder of Noblesse Group, husband to Jenny and father of three young boys—but that doesn’t stop him from being the dapper gentleman he is known for in Hong Kong’s social scene.
Praised for his mannerism and style, Brandon shares tips on staying on schedule, looking polished and showing respect:
1. A gentleman is always in style
I prefer to wear a tailored suit by one of my bespoke tailors during the week and I have a fondness for double breasted suits. In the summer, I would usually opt for linen, cotton or a lightweight high twist wool suit, in lighter colours such as tobacco brown, olive green or pale grey, which would appear more casual and less businesslike. For summer suits, I prefer southern Italian style and most of my summer wardrobe is tailored by the Neapolitan tailors Cesare Attolini.
I think looking smart is important for a good first impression and I prefer to wear a tie with my suit most of the time. I tend to keep the colours of my outfit quite simple and perhaps with not more than two contrasting colours. Nothing beats a nice polished oxfords but sometimes I would opt for a pair of loafers for a more relaxed look.
