Gentlemen's Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • After a long wait, Kirby was finally able to get back over to London. So to celebrate, he invited his good friend Tom Chamberlin, editor of The Rake magazine, to join him for a special 'Gentlemen's Day Out In London', doing a selection of their favorite activities. This gave them the perfect chance to catch up, and discuss the current situation for bespoke craftspeople and heritage firms through London.
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    Gentlemen's Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin
    00:00 Introduction
    00:34 Truefitt & Hill
    01:11 A proper wet shave
    13:15 Off to meet Tom
    13:50 Tom Chamberlin
    14:34 London is picking up
    16:55 Arriving on Savile Row
    20:51 Steven Hitchcock
    24:39 Coffee at The Service
    26:03 A quick shine
    29:22 Gaziano & Girling
    44:06 Floris
    45:44 The Perfumery
    1:01:32 Time to leave
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  • @npcunniffe
    @npcunniffe Před 2 lety +1494

    Whoever did the filming/camerawork needs applauding! I live in London and they made it look really nice.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 2 lety +245

      My cinematographer thanks you kindly, NP!

    • @dwhite3511
      @dwhite3511 Před 2 lety +23

      Truly a feat!

    • @djdc81
      @djdc81 Před 2 lety +18

      That's because London is really nice...

    • @npcunniffe
      @npcunniffe Před 2 lety +1

      @@kirbyallison that's so great to hear. Thank you very much. Looking forward to more videos!

    • @mcrmcr1240
      @mcrmcr1240 Před 2 lety +44

      @@djdc81 small parts yes but the rest is 3rd world

  • @LDacic
    @LDacic Před 2 lety +780

    Kirby is the kind of guy to shave at home before going to get a wet shave at the barber's :D

    • @singleviewer1393
      @singleviewer1393 Před 2 lety +21

      Nailed it haha

    • @neuuser7071
      @neuuser7071 Před 2 lety +31

      It’s only proper

    • @dsahsdouga
      @dsahsdouga Před rokem

      Kirby is the type of person to wear a bespoke buttplug all day, then come home and sniff it for cca 45 mins.

    • @joelbashore5658
      @joelbashore5658 Před rokem +14

      Eyerolling HARD everytime I see a video by this fop.

    • @maxbryson9419
      @maxbryson9419 Před rokem +24

      @@joelbashore5658 then why do you watch his videos? 😂

  • @julian9898
    @julian9898 Před rokem +340

    “Im on the verge of tears since I’m positive we wont have a proper table, but we do, and relief washes over me in an awesome wave.”

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 Před rokem +1

      Litterally the same vibe.
      Lowkey understand these mfs cus of how relaxing this shit is.

    • @Danstraightedge
      @Danstraightedge Před rokem +12

      If you know, you know. 🙂

    • @danbee415
      @danbee415 Před rokem +4

      That isn't the proper line...

    • @Ken-no5ip
      @Ken-no5ip Před rokem +1

      Tell the maitre d’ if another stoli comes within a 20 foot radius of this table im burning him alive

    • @billysinge8977
      @billysinge8977 Před rokem +6

      *way. Love that film with a passion, hilarious.

  • @seabear3072
    @seabear3072 Před rokem +371

    Nothing better than watching people who are unabashedly proud of who they are, and are comfortable enough to let us in to their world.
    I commend it wholeheartedly

    • @TheGrmany69
      @TheGrmany69 Před rokem

      True. That's why all these edgelord bitches return every now and then.

    • @automaticwriting4220
      @automaticwriting4220 Před rokem +4

      Hahahahhaha

    • @1970rsc
      @1970rsc Před rokem +11

      Actually it’s kind of sad that you find entertainment in this kind of ridiculousness.

    • @Dovaclin
      @Dovaclin Před rokem +24

      @@1970rsc how dare you disparage the order of gentlemen. delete the comment or face further legal consequences

    • @hotfightinghistory9224
      @hotfightinghistory9224 Před rokem +7

      hear! hear!

  • @Millennial_Mike
    @Millennial_Mike Před 2 lety +2257

    I have no desire to partake in the things this channel explores... yet I find myself enveloped in the content... strangely addictive

    • @01menyou
      @01menyou Před 2 lety +114

      Yes I feel similarly.
      The world is in chaos, with food and power shortages looking a certainty, and these guys sornter around like they live in a parallel universe.
      Perverse and disgusting personalities, yet addictive to watch.

    • @Dominicanbulk
      @Dominicanbulk Před 2 lety +73

      @@01menyou elaborate on the disgusting personalities…….

    • @PM-jl4zd
      @PM-jl4zd Před 2 lety +24

      @@01menyou perverse and disgusting personalities - quite an accurate description. Kirby seems nice and genuine as opposed to Tom who just stares through people awkwardly. The guy intense

    • @Deezhan
      @Deezhan Před 2 lety +169

      ​@@01menyou You need to get a more positive outlook on life, and some manners. The world has always been in chaos, and probably always will be. The good news is that, overall, the world is and has been constantly improving. For example poverty in the world has been cut in half since year 2000. Rich and good people are constantly doing something to improve the world. And yes, there is much more to do and is being done. But what should we and they do in the mean time? Should we all stop living, be unhappy and miserable because there are "food and power shortages" somewhere else? How will that help them or us? Sartorial life is what they are passionate about, just like someone else is passionate about video games, movies, or playing football. Should Lionel Messi and Ronaldo stop playing fotball and sit at home and cry about food and power shortages instead? If you plan to not be passionate about things until all world's major problems are resolved, you are going to die a very unhappy man.

    • @Mcfreddo
      @Mcfreddo Před 2 lety +57

      @@01menyou Why are they perverse? He's telling you how to shave and the other guy likes to dress formally. What's the problem?
      Everybody gets to live how they wish in an open society. What's perverse is how other people treat others badly in the world, like is theft of labour by poor wages for work done etc. Slave labour sweat shops and so on.

  • @RossBossly
    @RossBossly Před 2 lety +2384

    I have watched dozen of Kirby's videos and I still can not tell if he is serious or if this is satire.

    • @iansoutryer3189
      @iansoutryer3189 Před 2 lety +201

      Serious.

    • @ruderente7347
      @ruderente7347 Před 2 lety +693

      satire
      (but he doesn't know it)

    • @Archergod
      @Archergod Před 2 lety +655

      Apparently walking around dressed like Willy Wonker is his idea of a well-dressed gentleman.

    • @BlindSideNZ
      @BlindSideNZ Před 2 lety +259

      Spittin facts yo, this guy reminds me of Review Bruh mixed with Schmidt from New Girl.

    • @iansoutryer3189
      @iansoutryer3189 Před 2 lety +266

      @@BlindSideNZ As I don't know either and you are beginning with 'spittin facts yo', I suppose I don't have to know. Are you sure this channel isn't too mature for you?

  • @edenlunareclipse8446
    @edenlunareclipse8446 Před rokem +218

    the unbridled dandyism of this channel never ceases to amaze me. its just complete, earnest, unironic dandyism.

    • @mjsoup29
      @mjsoup29 Před rokem +22

      Unironic dandyism! A wonderful phrase!

    • @shotty1673
      @shotty1673 Před rokem +4

      Npc

    • @davydawgdawg
      @davydawgdawg Před rokem +12

      @@shotty1673 dandyism is like when an npc is the main character

    • @No-bi3pb
      @No-bi3pb Před rokem +1

      oh my dear, exquisite statement! Bravo! Bravo!

    • @lordcharfield4529
      @lordcharfield4529 Před rokem

      @@davydawgdawg lol😂

  • @Howiedewitt123
    @Howiedewitt123 Před rokem +179

    Kirby is a great Anglophile, he adores many things British and appreciates the authenticity. Thank you, you are a great gentleman I must say.

    • @farmersjt
      @farmersjt Před rokem

      You should have some lithium or maybe a Diet Coke.

    • @steveowen7475
      @steveowen7475 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Kirby don't get stranded in a lift with him pretentiousness in all its glory

    • @steveowen7475
      @steveowen7475 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Harry Enfield would have a field day with these guys......he would see them coming for sure

    • @vantheman1238
      @vantheman1238 Před 4 měsíci +1

      He clearly hasn’t been to Slough

    • @vitamins-and-iron
      @vitamins-and-iron Před 2 měsíci

      i say keep him out

  • @Sunburn52
    @Sunburn52 Před 2 lety +1065

    This is just wonderful. I feel like I'm watching a really immersive movie set in London with genuinely interesting characters, except there's no plot... everyone's just having a nice time.

    • @zgpm7031
      @zgpm7031 Před 2 lety +32

      Bro, I’ve lived in west London my entire life. London is not like this in reality.

    • @Sunburn52
      @Sunburn52 Před 2 lety +38

      @@zgpm7031 Well yeah, not all of it. But wherever these blokes went is.

    • @FerrariValter
      @FerrariValter Před 2 lety +9

      British Seinfeld, but without Cosmo Kramer equivalent

    • @calorgassing205
      @calorgassing205 Před 2 lety +3

      You do know London is not like this

    • @ewan3631
      @ewan3631 Před 2 lety

      @@Sunburn52 you know nothing about london do you?

  • @MSpevakNJ
    @MSpevakNJ Před 2 lety +92

    I saw this video earlier this week just in time for my trip to London. I just left Truefitt & Hill for a proper shave (also with Jason!). It was a great experience and will be on my list of things to do every time I come back to London. Thanks, Kirby!

    • @Kayris
      @Kayris Před rokem +3

      @@YBehri £55 for a traditional Hot Towel and wet shave 👍

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 Před rokem +2

      ​@@Kayris really not bad all things considered!

    • @Kayris
      @Kayris Před rokem +1

      @@magicalframe9441 I've seen £30-40 locally so £55 for a upmarket place in London that's steeped in history I would say its not too bad at all. Definitely something to consider to treat oneself.

  • @vitaliiprytuliak9026
    @vitaliiprytuliak9026 Před 2 lety +32

    I simply adore the atmosphere that video can transmit.Chasing for casualty and simplicity of contemporary outfits shouldn't take us away from traditions and true cradle that stood behind fashion as it is known. Thanks.

  • @straightshootskeet
    @straightshootskeet Před rokem +1

    Thank you for allowing us to see facets of life that many of us don't have the ability to see. Love all you do and how craftsmanship is celebrated.

  • @AstepAbove21
    @AstepAbove21 Před 2 lety +75

    These series are spectacular. I can watch them all day. There is so much knowledge in these types of conversations. Well done sir 👍🏾

  • @Aaronheirofisildur
    @Aaronheirofisildur Před 2 lety +24

    After a very long week of work, I must say I needed this. Thanks Kirby for sharing the good life with us

  • @dwightjarrett8204
    @dwightjarrett8204 Před 2 lety +8

    Hey Kirby,
    I just found your channel and absolutely love watching it. I’m glad to know there are still some quality products out there. I’ve just recently become interested in this to the point of actually looking for. And I’m glad your videos popped up. Thanks again

  • @TheThinkInstitute
    @TheThinkInstitute Před 2 lety +145

    Keeping the old ways alive and passing on an appreciation of tradition and quality to the younger generation. Nice.

    • @navydad8916
      @navydad8916 Před rokem +2

      Who the hell wears a suite for fun?

    • @TheThinkInstitute
      @TheThinkInstitute Před rokem +26

      @@navydad8916 "Because I don't like X, no one should like X."

    • @mdunit2911
      @mdunit2911 Před rokem

      Старых колониальных обычаев и соответствующего поведения...

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 Před rokem +5

      ​@@navydad8916 you're on the wrong part of the internet buddy.

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 Před rokem +11

      ​@@navydad8916 Judging by your other comments on this channel, I'm sorry you can't appreciate the finer things. Why don't you go watch something that appeals to you instead of insulting a group of men carrying on tradition.

  • @devinmurphy3825
    @devinmurphy3825 Před 2 lety +30

    I thought… why would I watch a guy in London for an hour and wow… so glad I kept watching. What a brilliant day and the aesthetic of dreams. Tremendous work.

  • @txbill2512
    @txbill2512 Před 2 lety +23

    All of this is just fascinating. Loved every section but particularly liked the Floris Perfumery. What a rich tradition and history !!

  • @calvinnotklein6368
    @calvinnotklein6368 Před 2 lety +56

    Will I ever get into this lifestyle? Nah. But I always come back to Kirby

  • @deancorleone
    @deancorleone Před 2 lety +3

    absolutely wonderful video Kirby as always. Content is consistently on point. the height of luxury. I grew up in London, moving here to the US several years ago. You just seem completely at home in London, it's a pleasure to watch.

  • @ciaranoloan6199
    @ciaranoloan6199 Před 2 lety +8

    Impeccable as always, especially love the hat.
    Another fantastic video, and a great tour of London’s finest. I hope you have a great trip!

  • @bobjeoffry8998
    @bobjeoffry8998 Před 2 lety +507

    Having enjoyed this video start to finish I was saddened to see so many people in the comments section roasting Kirby. All I see is a person pursuing what they love, keep up the content!

    • @jameshunt4306
      @jameshunt4306 Před 2 lety +2

      😏Roasting or do you mean spit roasting

    • @jamesdenvir6276
      @jamesdenvir6276 Před 2 lety +13

      Yip I agree,can't stop the haters ,kirbys the man keep rocking your shit!!!

    • @joseph_soseph9611
      @joseph_soseph9611 Před 2 lety +38

      I'm really confused as to what makes these people so angry. It's almost like they envy his passion. They should just seek their own thing to be passionate about instead of trying to put others down. Also why would such an extremely rich guy like kirby even care what they say in the first place

    • @DudeTotally1000
      @DudeTotally1000 Před rokem +26

      @@joseph_soseph9611 For some reason people love to hate on other people's happiness, most likely because they're unhappy themselves.

    • @KingJC.
      @KingJC. Před rokem +10

      Jesus loves you❤.

  • @thcmcgee
    @thcmcgee Před 2 lety +2

    Genuinely had goose-bumps watching the close shave start, master at work. I'm 10mins into my first video on your channel and i love it.

  • @paulomorais2153
    @paulomorais2153 Před rokem +5

    What a joy, since watching this I have tried to become a gentlemen by following your recommendations. I always find myself coming back to this one to remind me why I started. I hope we get another video like this one soon!

  • @BrianSheridan
    @BrianSheridan Před 2 lety +32

    Tom's belted back, wide lapel jacket is INSANE! Wow. What a great piece. Excellent video too.

    • @CL-vz6ch
      @CL-vz6ch Před 2 lety

      Insane?

    • @BrianSheridan
      @BrianSheridan Před 2 lety +6

      @@CL-vz6ch Crazy beautiful! Super wonderful! I’m envious!

  • @Blankslatefilms1
    @Blankslatefilms1 Před 2 lety +11

    Thank you for giving me a taste of luxury! Loved this, now London is on my bucket list

  • @Kenny-yl9pc
    @Kenny-yl9pc Před 7 měsíci +17

    That was an incredible episode. The last stop with all the talk about the different fragrance was fascinating, especially the idea of having a unique perfume/smell, that maybe goes back centuries in time and was worn by a king.

  • @elisa7881
    @elisa7881 Před 2 lety +2

    Lovely seeing sophistication, elegance and beauty.
    London is an amazing city.

  • @daviddee9336
    @daviddee9336 Před 2 lety +109

    Love your positivity and how you just immerse yourself in another culture the way you do. Pleasure to have someone like yourself on our shores.

    • @davydawgdawg
      @davydawgdawg Před rokem +1

      I bet you cried when the queen died

    • @daviddee9336
      @daviddee9336 Před rokem +4

      @@davydawgdawg no I didn’t as I’m not a royalist but you sifting through comments to troll on should have your family in tears. What a let down you must be.

  • @liamreal1
    @liamreal1 Před 2 lety +55

    Now that’s a day out and about I’d love to experience. Always learn a lot from your videos/travels Kirby. Thanks for sharing.

  • @juliuscaesar3346
    @juliuscaesar3346 Před rokem +1

    A sheer joy to watch and listen too, all charachters were very interesting and informative and i'm rapidly becoming a fan of this channel.

  • @JB12132
    @JB12132 Před 2 lety +111

    Totally hooked with the intelligence and knowledge along with history and the delivery which is pure gentlemanly which is so refreshingly healthy. Subscribed!

    • @carlosr192
      @carlosr192 Před 2 lety +1

      Here in Brazil thinking..we as Brazilians need to exchange our books, good music, coffee and cigars, anyway, our good culture...make connection not just business.
      I know...we here have a not so good politicians but we are improving belive me. Less violence, less drugs, less taxes, less corruption and better and digital public services.

    • @drewjackson6403
      @drewjackson6403 Před 2 lety

      that makes literally zero sense

    • @musafirghayrmaeruf1
      @musafirghayrmaeruf1 Před 2 lety +3

      @@drewjackson6403 None of this makes sense!I still can't get over that he got a shave when he had no hairs in the first place.What is this channel?

    • @magicalframe9441
      @magicalframe9441 Před rokem +1

      ​@@musafirghayrmaeruf1 Why do women go to the spa or get manicures for fun? Luxury is luxury.

    • @navydad8916
      @navydad8916 Před rokem

      @@magicalframe9441 a waste of money is a waste of money too ! 🤣🤣🤣👌🏼

  • @stefanoprivetto6744
    @stefanoprivetto6744 Před 2 lety +6

    What a great day thank you for sharing it with us. An hour well spent ,very informative .

  • @markwalsh6714
    @markwalsh6714 Před 2 lety +11

    What a great informative trip round London. I’d love a day out like that.

  • @worldwide_ghosts_channel
    @worldwide_ghosts_channel Před 23 dny +2

    Good day Kirby and well met! Always a pleasure to see you and the wonderful Tom Chamberlin. Excellent content!

  • @rgfromkl3594
    @rgfromkl3594 Před rokem +5

    Have to say that Tom bloke looked proper classy and gentlemanly without being pretentious!

  • @brianjschumer
    @brianjschumer Před 2 lety +465

    Got to love "Floris Perfumery" it's been in existence longer then the USA has been a nation!

    • @ianpuddick
      @ianpuddick Před 2 lety +28

      Floris supplied Fleming with the original James Bond aftershave 👍

    • @onlyme75
      @onlyme75 Před 2 lety +15

      @@ianpuddick Dont forget Geo F Trumper , another favourite of Fleming

    • @ianpuddick
      @ianpuddick Před 2 lety +9

      @@onlyme75 Sandlewood scent is fab ...and actually lasts

    • @JT-rx1eo
      @JT-rx1eo Před 2 lety +12

      @@ianpuddick Well, Ian Fleming was a customer of Floris, and when Floris released their No. 89 fragrance in 1951 it became Fleming's signature scent, or at least one he wore. I have Floris No. 89 and can attest that the scent profile seems very prototypically mid-century English Gentleman's Cologne. I have a lot of Floris fragrances: No. 89, Elite (my favorite), Honey Oud, Leather Oud, 1962, Neroli Voyage, Santal. Understated English elegance.

    • @Sambuccashake
      @Sambuccashake Před 2 lety +4

      @@JT-rx1eo I am sad to hear that 1962 is discontinued. The greatest Floris scent in a very long time.

  • @max2grant
    @max2grant Před 2 lety +31

    Great video Kirby
    It’s funny, because I really started watching your channel in earnest during the initial wave of the pandemic, as a way to calm down after long hours working at the hospital. And now, it is nice to see you out and about emerging in these videos. I don’t fool myself into thinking we’re back in to normalcy, but I can’t help but notice how much your channel and presence has grown in the last two years. Your Content is better, and you are making videos which look better, and you seem more at ease in these videos. They’re natural
    But I want to say, as a long overdue thanks, your live streaming shows during the initial pandemic were a tremendous comfort. Almost like FDR addressing the nation during World War II
    Cheers

    • @lachlanbrown409
      @lachlanbrown409 Před 2 lety

      Pandemic lol. People git pneumonia from influenza. China has millions of deaths annually. You got sucked into fear. Sars COv 2 has never been isolated in a laboratory. Taking monkey kidney cells adding external substances not found in nature to get cytopathic effects is not isolation. It's sophistry and illusion. Influenza did not go on holiday in 2020

    • @max2grant
      @max2grant Před 2 lety +1

      Lachlan Brown sorry dude, nice try.
      But working in healthcare the last three years, I’ve been baited by the best. That doesn’t even register
      This was meant to be an opportunity to complement Kirby and what a wonderful job he has done for the last several years. Not yours.

  • @hotfightinghistory9224

    Seems like a genuinely warm and pleasant chap to have a conversation with. He sets a right example and I'd like to see more of this.

  • @JCATG
    @JCATG Před rokem +6

    I just watched the full 1 hr., 2 minutes, and 7 seconds of this London day-walkthrough of yours, Mr. Allison, and I was thoroughly engaged by the cinematography and details of everything that you did with your friend. That was a phenomenal experience for me as a viewer and subscriber of yours and as an enthusiast of all things with class.
    Men all over the world should see the elegance and culture of what it means to be a gentleman in our day and age today. Everything about it just exudes refinement and discipline. This video of yours is a prime example of how gentlemen should be presenting themselves.
    I liked the video; excellent presentation! Kudos to your fellow gents for their participation, too!

  • @uncannyfox
    @uncannyfox Před 2 lety +3

    This is the video that I was waiting for when you mentioned that you would be back in London! Loved it!

  • @Immortal__
    @Immortal__ Před 2 lety +195

    When is Part 2 coming??? Loved this episode. More with Tom please! He seems very pleasant company and quite charming.

    • @williamhicken1206
      @williamhicken1206 Před 2 lety

      He strikes me as a shallow pompous fuck.

    • @sogini12youtube16
      @sogini12youtube16 Před 2 lety

      @@williamhicken1206 they all are, thats why they wear what they wear lmao

    • @forcierlogan
      @forcierlogan Před 2 lety

      Definitely excited for a part 2, a wonderful watch it is

    • @KingJC.
      @KingJC. Před rokem

      Jesus loves you❤.

  • @howdepressing2495
    @howdepressing2495 Před 2 lety +12

    mans just vibing and yall hating on him for no reason 😂

  • @Architekt2
    @Architekt2 Před rokem +36

    I recently came across Kirby Allison site and have to say I enjoy it. Nothing wrong with tradition, culture and refinement. Now to watch his other recordings! Everybody have a Happy, Healthy New Year 2023!

  • @cmbart1
    @cmbart1 Před 2 lety +35

    Where has this channel been all my life? Or rather, how have I not discovered it until today? I'm a Midwestern man in a small, shall we say style-lacking town, but I absolutely love London and traditional men's style.

    • @cityhawk
      @cityhawk Před 2 lety +2

      If you have a love and affinity for traditionally made mens clothing, you’d love New York as well.

  • @rubensilvarocha
    @rubensilvarocha Před 2 lety +30

    Its nice to see someone properly dressed on the street.

  • @KezAH-GT
    @KezAH-GT Před rokem +45

    I love how Kirby dresses like Al Capone every time he comes London lol.

    • @markpage9886
      @markpage9886 Před rokem +18

      That's insightful, actually. American gangsters wished to appear as well-to-do business men dressed in the style of London Bankers, until the point when they completely co-opted the look.

  • @TheZenguitarguy
    @TheZenguitarguy Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing that video. Absolutely one of my favorite things to do in London is to get a wet shave. On my last trip, ages ago unfortunately, one of my fondest memories is getting a great shave. Thanks for bringing back those memories.

  • @englishwithphil42
    @englishwithphil42 Před 2 lety +200

    Kirby, you are an absolute gentleman and I respect what you are doing for the current generation. I remember travelling to Spain back in the late nineties and meeting some proper well-mannered British ladies and gentlemen. Now I come back to those places and don't see anyone quite like that... At first I though - maybe I don't go to the same kind of places I used to go... Where are these people? And a terrible thought struck me - these people are too old to travel or no longer alive. The tradition is slowly dying too. Thank you for preserving it. Greetings from Russia.

    • @goodgoyim9459
      @goodgoyim9459 Před 2 lety

      england is being destroyed by the multi cult-tourism and 'diversity' meaning everything that isnt european is favoured and everything that is must go. Very few are still holding culture and history togrether.

    • @AeolianMusica
      @AeolianMusica Před 2 lety +19

      Unfortunately I think a large number of these traditions have ‘died’ because those who used to practise them use their traditions and practices to exclude others. THat needn’t be the case.

    • @jackbrian7083
      @jackbrian7083 Před 2 lety +10

      @@AeolianMusica that can actually be very true. The exclusivity aspect of it kind off shuts people out automatically

    • @johndillon5290
      @johndillon5290 Před 2 lety +2

      You'll likely find those English Ladies and Gentlemen here in Italy, immersing themselves into Italian culture.

    • @anotheryoutubeaccount5259
      @anotheryoutubeaccount5259 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AeolianMusica I'm glad he excluded you

  • @chrisgibson9166
    @chrisgibson9166 Před 2 lety +22

    Hugely enjoying the content Kirby whilst on standby in my ambulance. Keep it coming.

  • @lynnglidewell7367
    @lynnglidewell7367 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I'm a 71 year old retired Barber and it's good to see another one who still knows how to shave a client using a straight razor. I shaved many a fellow in my day. Keep it sharp and you'll not cut anyone. Only when it's dull does that become a danger. I always shaved myself using one as well.

    • @hanskloss1331
      @hanskloss1331 Před 28 dny

      as well as my dad ! I had my butt tanned a few times with the strop

  • @mannaan
    @mannaan Před rokem +2

    What a Gentleman you are Mr Allison. My grandfather would have been proud of you and certainly would have enjoyed taking a stroll outdoors with you immersed in a great conversation

  • @vytasivanouskas
    @vytasivanouskas Před 2 lety +30

    Thanks Kirby, I'm an industrial maintenance tech at Tesla, my Bates boots are always shiny, and I wear a pocket polo shirt always at work. Gotta just dress 10% better than everybody else. The raises and recognition come easy. (Not that hard in a factory).

    • @eleveneleven572
      @eleveneleven572 Před 2 lety +2

      Always dress appropriately...but better. That way you get noticed without standing outside of what is correct for your role.
      People make a judgement about you within moments for first meeting you. Getting that head start can make all the difference (just make sure you can back it up 😁).

    • @saltymonke3682
      @saltymonke3682 Před rokem +1

      Dressing yourself in the factory setting is never an overkill. Japanese will always have a locker and perhaps a shower in the factory office so they can change to dress up nicely after the shift. They won't use the same shirt in the factory floor with their commuting shirt and suit. Not just factory workers but also government employees even soldiers in the JSDF and police. You can meet a nicely dress gentlemen in Izakaya even though they're just clocking off their job on the factory floor or manning the security guard tower in an airbase or a firefighter.

    • @SeaJayBelfast
      @SeaJayBelfast Před 7 měsíci

      'Gotta dress 10% better than everyone else.'
      Do you not realise how much of a wankr you sound like?

  • @danielfrancis3660
    @danielfrancis3660 Před 2 lety +313

    Kirby is the only youtuber who understands classic mens style yet appreciates the important role modern style innovation plays.

    • @oxygenwarlord9277
      @oxygenwarlord9277 Před 2 lety +20

      I’m the only commenter who understands King’s English, so I will point out your grammatical errors of: ‘mens’ instead of “men’s”.

    • @LittleLouieLagazza
      @LittleLouieLagazza Před 2 lety

      Fully agreed. Well expressed

    • @theowedge8245
      @theowedge8245 Před 2 lety +8

      @@oxygenwarlord9277 the kings been dead for around 70 years buddy :)

    • @oxygenwarlord9277
      @oxygenwarlord9277 Před 2 lety +14

      @@theowedge8245 by that comment I’m just going to assume you have zero knowledge of the English language. Look up “The King’s English”, buddy. Still in print, still relevant and still very much spoken.

    • @theowedge8245
      @theowedge8245 Před 2 lety +1

      OxygenWarlord received English is referred to as the queens English

  • @kevinsenior8155
    @kevinsenior8155 Před rokem +9

    Great videos Kirby. I worked in the City for 25 years, always wearing the standard attire. I must admit to having descended into slobbishness of late, but your videos inspire to get dressed up again. You are a link to a World almost lost to us now. More please!

  • @joe45acp
    @joe45acp Před 2 lety

    Thank you, absolutely love what you are doing.

  • @captnagrom8178
    @captnagrom8178 Před 2 lety +3

    Really enjoyed this episode, Thank you both

  • @waynepatton689
    @waynepatton689 Před 2 lety +6

    I am very new to this channel and it is fascinating. The entire concept of quality in goods is something I am attracted to. A good quality pair of shoes or a suit etc. but also the quality of one’s personal life experience. I enjoy handmade items also. This is just great. Keep it going!

    • @jamesleem.d.7442
      @jamesleem.d.7442 Před rokem

      Probably helps to have oodles of money you can spend on bespoke shoes, socks that cost 50 bucks per pair, etc.

  • @chris-cole
    @chris-cole Před rokem +1

    What an amazing and intriguing insight into your visit to London. Really enjoyed that Kirby 👍
    More!!!!!!

  • @jameshill8711
    @jameshill8711 Před 10 měsíci

    Thankyou Kirby for this quite wonderful hour of gentlemanly bliss.

  • @ianwalls4976
    @ianwalls4976 Před 2 lety +11

    Absolutely wonderful day of casually going around the shops and catch up dear friends thankyou sir for the stream

  • @harrynelson9203
    @harrynelson9203 Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely incredible video, literally better than most movies, if only london was that quiet daily 👍🏻👌🏻🇬🇧

  • @flynnmckee8442
    @flynnmckee8442 Před rokem +1

    I just now realized the video was one hour. Pretty amazing work that well, time just flew for me. this is great

  • @zygimantas5461
    @zygimantas5461 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What an absolutely wonderful story telling about " relationship with your tailor ", you're amazing Kirby, so glad to see all of your content.

  • @kidmarine7329
    @kidmarine7329 Před 2 lety +10

    The barber is a true legend. So professional and talented.

  • @JP-rv6hg
    @JP-rv6hg Před 2 lety +9

    Great to have you back in London Kirby!

  • @barrywa39
    @barrywa39 Před rokem

    A wonderful video, with amazing people. Edward never fails to impress, and his explanations of perfume just cannot be faulted. An excellent insight too, to the world of a Truefitt and Hill shave.

  • @nononono-lm8id
    @nononono-lm8id Před 2 lety +1

    This is one of the most satisfying videos I have seen in a LONG time

  • @realestateChen
    @realestateChen Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you so much for posting this. I have enjoyed this video immensely. It's just so exquisite watching an American person casually talking with real English gents. Their accent is just amazing. Of course, they way they carried themselves is just very cool.

  • @Epierce.
    @Epierce. Před 2 lety +4

    This gentleman is simply elegance and class.

  • @cjtathome
    @cjtathome Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed the video and a few others I have watched. Whilst this day out may seem a little grand and perhaps Kirby does look very retro formal - I think he is passionate about heritage , craftsmanship, and the great history of London and he’s travelled a long way. It’s also his buisness and he is promoting something that needs preserving and to be fair is absolutely outstanding. I may not do all those things in one day , not BR able to afford to do them all in one day but I will do them all several times in my life time.

  • @navindranv
    @navindranv Před rokem +2

    Thank you Mr.Kirby for such an excellent content.

  • @pastorflaps6819
    @pastorflaps6819 Před 2 lety +8

    An umbrella is not a walking stick Americans they do try their best bless them

  • @ForTheLoveOfSuits
    @ForTheLoveOfSuits Před 2 lety +4

    What an amazing day. Fantastically enjoyable video. Thanks for letting us share in your day. I hope to go to London this summer if the travel rules change here. I'm off to watch the packing video just in case.

  • @iTzGODZiLLA
    @iTzGODZiLLA Před 2 lety +40

    This guy's the definition of fake it till you make it, and its wonderful.

    • @harryaxford530
      @harryaxford530 Před 2 lety +6

      I dunno. I feel like he does actually have money

    • @max2grant
      @max2grant Před 2 lety +11

      Uh, yeah, no. He ain’t faking. Kirby be making

    • @thebigmacd
      @thebigmacd Před 2 lety +5

      @@harryaxford530 the Interwebs place his CZcams income at $10-30 thousand per month, not including his hanger business.

  • @chopsworld5332
    @chopsworld5332 Před 3 měsíci

    Elegance, class ,style ,and pure excellency absolutely a fantastic episode.

  • @thebomb363
    @thebomb363 Před 2 lety +3

    I really loved this format, Kirby.......more, please.

  • @MarketingMagic1
    @MarketingMagic1 Před 2 lety +8

    Now watched this film twice and I love it. I particularly like the almost unnoticeable smile of pleasure when you realise the lining of your new shoes is peccary leather!

  • @chingyangchan8220
    @chingyangchan8220 Před rokem

    I am happy to watch this video that illustrates gentleman in London.😊 I never visit London though, I can understand how a gentleman live.

  • @connorscoarsefishingjourne7680

    You and Eddie are the channel I didn’t know I needed. If I had the money I’d live life like this. I love putting my suit on for the soul events too👍🏻

    • @ImmaculadoEncanto
      @ImmaculadoEncanto Před 7 měsíci

      You don't need to be a millionaire to take care of yourself...

  • @anxiousmindmusic
    @anxiousmindmusic Před 2 lety +36

    I live on the outskirts of London, and every time I go there I come back feeling dirty and covered in a thin layer of grime. You've done spectacularly well to present the city in such a romantic way

    • @teekanne15
      @teekanne15 Před 2 lety +10

      Its quite the american perspective on London/Europe isnt it?

    • @hunter98764
      @hunter98764 Před 2 lety +9

      Ha! That applies to every major city around the world. They all have nice/historic areas that get overused as filming locations (think Latin Quarter in Paris, City of Westminster in London, Manhattan in NY) but everywhere else in the city is very different to what you see in popular culture.

  • @BaronDeRothschild
    @BaronDeRothschild Před 2 lety +32

    Kirby & Tom scheming to get the Kings fragrance was hilarious. 😂😂😂

  • @HighMaintenancePS
    @HighMaintenancePS Před rokem +1

    Diaper as old mate. Watching from kiwi land raised as a thrifty, diligent, grafting farmer.
    I appreciate witnessing your approach to life and your willingness to share it.

  • @jacobb765
    @jacobb765 Před 2 lety +41

    This guy is like a real life role player.

  • @russelltownsend6105
    @russelltownsend6105 Před 2 lety +3

    What fantastic content Kirby. That London Barber is a consummate professional, so graceful and precise, relaxed and confident. I can see how much you appreciated this start to your gentleman's day!

  • @AGTsakumis
    @AGTsakumis Před 2 lety +188

    What an utterly civilized day! Absolutely wonderful. I've visited everyone of those merchants and London remains my favorite city in the world.

  • @Incognito-vc9wj
    @Incognito-vc9wj Před rokem

    My man livin his best life. Everyone should pamper themselves like this every now and again. Remind yourself of better days

  • @federicosieli5099
    @federicosieli5099 Před měsícem

    I think that the charme of this video is to watch somebody taking care of himself. It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor. The elegance and the dignity of little gestures made slowly with high quality means you want to pay attention and focus on doing things well. And for me that is what it counts.

  • @zoaybk
    @zoaybk Před 2 lety +9

    It felt like a classy cinematic documentation of a city and a man. What genre is this even! Glad found this channel.

  • @minorityreport2125
    @minorityreport2125 Před 2 lety +5

    This was a joy to watch mixed with a smidgen of sadness and nostalgia.

  • @Jetfuture737
    @Jetfuture737 Před rokem +5

    Selecting Kirby's shoes in the shoebox looked like the selection of Harry Potter's wand. Great video, I learned a lot.

  • @timarbatis640
    @timarbatis640 Před 2 lety +9

    What a strange piece of content yet very intriguing and calming - a true innovation.

  • @originalvybepromotions7269

    I was glued to the screen throughout the entire video - fantastic and inspiring viewing!

  • @philipshirley553
    @philipshirley553 Před 2 lety +3

    He’s waving that coffee cup around has me on pins and needles splashing coffee on Kirby’s suit!

  • @ATLTraveler
    @ATLTraveler Před rokem +5

    Is it just me or does this guy look like a kid who is wearing his dads suit when he's walking down the street. He just looks so funny to me, and he walks so weird.

  • @Ben-io8kn
    @Ben-io8kn Před 2 lety

    Had absolutely no idea what they where talking about 90% of the time but this video was very satisfying to watch

  • @petrolhead1960
    @petrolhead1960 Před 2 lety +5

    Kirby, another excellent video from you. How I have missed the good things in life lost to COVID. We have to catch up on lost time and all the civility missing from being cooped up at home.

  • @3DGvisuals
    @3DGvisuals Před 2 lety +15

    Kirby very modestly sidestepped the compliment regarding his support of the various businesses, that's a big point scorer

  • @petermurphy994
    @petermurphy994 Před 17 dny

    The mark of a gentlemen is his aility to seamlessly fit in to any social situation while maintaining an air of confidence and style the way one dresses is once again a mark of that confidence an american in london!!

  • @jameshunt4306
    @jameshunt4306 Před 2 lety +12

    I can safely say without a doubt no man has ever asked me "how did you plan your packing" this is a funny show to be fair