11 style investments every gentleman should make

In the world we live in, we are constantly harked at with pieces and products that we absolutely have to buy in order to be accepted in the big, bad world of fashionable gentlemen. Most of the time these are trends; pieces without any real longevity or hope of staying stylish for much longer than a year. Instead, you need to focus on buying something that will last you decades, that will stay stylish for the rest of your years and sometimes, pieces that you can pass onto the generations your sons and your grandsons. Look no further, gentlemen.

A white shirt is a white shirt, you might argue. But if this is your train of thought, you’ve clearly never worn Turnbull & Asser. A true icon of British heritage and style, a Royal Warrant under its sleeve and famous faces all over the world wearing the coveted brand, Turnbull & Asser truly is a demonstration of excellence, and one that you need to get behind, now.

If you’re going to make one investment in your lifetime, it surely has to be a beautiful suit made by one of Savile Row’s most prestigious tailors. This is a brand that you can rely on, one that has been making incredible pieces for gentlemen all over the world – both bespoke and off the shelf – and suits that are guaranteed to last you a lifetime.

Hermès are a household name, and for good reason. The prestigious French brand have been making accessories fit for a king for years, and whether you’re looking for something bold or understated, Hermes is the place for you.

The briefcase you choose to carry with you to work day in, day out, says a lot about it. Not only does it need to be practical and do the job, but it also pays to invest in something so stylish that you’re never going to get bored of it. Keep it simple and always look for something made from leather, but make sure that you’re investing the very best that money can buy.

If shoes are the first item that a woman notices about you, it’s important to get it right. The genius of footwear is that you can buy pieces now that will still fit you in decades to come, which is why a proper investment is imperative. Look for something leather and strong, and invest in a classic style, such as a brogue or a loafer, which will never go out of fashion.

There are a few occasions in life that require the pocket square. If your suit needs sharpening up, if you’ve got a special event or if you’re looking to impress someone new, a pocket square will always do the trick. A cheap and poorly made one, however, can be spotted a mile off. Make sure that you’re spending your hard earned money on something worthwhile and Turnbull & Asser will ensure you’re doing just that.

Choosing cufflinks is a tedious task; more often than not, they are either too expensive, too boring or too cheap. Patrick Mavros are bringing a whole new meaning to the world of gentleman’s accessories, though, with incredible pieces like you’ve never seen before, at a price point that make them worth the investment.

A huge investment this may be, but one that’s going to last you a lifetime – and more. Buying the right timepiece can bring satisfaction to no end, but it’s imperative to choose wisely. Don’t go for anything that’s on-trend or that’s too ‘out there’, you want a classic Submariner or Explorer that will go with everything and hopefully, you’ll still look at it in 50 years and still be falling in love with it.

Whipping out a piece of this stature in any meeting (or any situation, at that), is bound to get you noticed – in the best way possible. Investing in stationary from a company that’s been supplying gentlemen all over the world with the very best in the game is one of the best ways to spend your hard earned money.

Some of the most beautiful suitcases in the world have been around the block and back time and time again, they look beaten up and like they’ve had a good life – and if there’s one brand that do this properly, it’s Globetrotter. Established in 1897, this brand have been keeping gentlemen on the road stylish for centuries, and will continue to do so.

Being able to choose a fragrance to wear that’s going to make you not only stand out from the crowd, but also that you’re guaranteed to love in decades to come, is hard. The trick is to find something classic; something that’s not overpowering or strong, that will work for each and every occasion come day or night. And this is where Floris come in. This is a brand with vast amounts of history, one that has made an unbelievable name for itself in a vastly competitive market and that creates scents year after year that are worn and loved by gentlemen all over the world. No.89 is perfect for the gentleman who loves to carry a piece of history with him; this is a fragrance worn by Ian Fleming and subsequently James Bond and has made a name for itself for being the quintessential English gentleman’s fragrance to wear.