Masko Anton. The Art of Being a Gentleman. Part 1

You know, I myself didn’t know what to answer before I came to the realization that my journey began when one of my wonderful grandmothers told me about the rules of etiquette. About holding the door for a lady, offering her a hand when she descends stairs, and not allowing her to carry heavy bags unless it’s her own purse, of course. It resonated with me, and I remembered it forever. I especially recall the moment when my grandmother showed me how to properly wipe my mouth with a napkin after a meal. It was amusing and fun. Thus began the stage of good manners.

The stage of appearance. It started when I moved from one team to another. Yes, as I mentioned earlier, I played football for a long time. In the second team, all the guys looked great, and I wanted to follow them. From that moment, I started keeping an eye on them and buying similar things for myself. Over time, I began receiving positive feedback from teammates, and I really enjoyed looking good. Even then, I understood how appearance affects us and our surroundings, and that it can be an additional tool. Most importantly, I did it all with pleasure.

The third stage left a not-so-easy mark on my life. It was about relationships with a girl. More precisely, it was an analysis after a breakup. When I parted ways with my first love, it was very difficult for me, and for a year and a half, I lived in sorrow. That’s when I began analyzing what I did wrong, how a man should behave, and started working on myself in all aspects. Those one and a half years were very productive. I absorbed a tremendous amount of theory, delved into style, etiquette, and more. Absorbing information, I learned about loafers, what Chelsea is (not just a football club but also a shoe model). At that moment, I saw images of gentlemen from Pitti Uomo and had no idea that in 5 years, I would be a regular at that festival, appearing in photos with those gentlemen. It’s wonderful, and I’m grateful for every moment that helped me get here.

Continuing to learn and develop, I accumulated a vast knowledge and realized that I could be helpful to gentlemen. Over time, people started asking me questions like how to choose clothes and how to pair them, what shoes to buy, and what to wear them with. I gladly assisted. As Henry Ford said, “The best job is a well-paying hobby.” And then I understood that this is my path and my mission – to make this world better and help gentlemen express themselves through their wardrobe, rising to a new level and thus making our world more beautiful and brighter. Launching such a process, a man changes in everything – energy, smile, straightened shoulders, and so on. This helps him feel a part of society and increases his chances of success. Yes, I continue to evolve in men’s style, and I will continue. I believe that I can be very useful in this field, and in practice, it turns out that way.

Now I’m already working with clients in Milan, and soon I’ll start receiving offers from New York. Most importantly, I’m grateful to every gentleman who trusted me, and as practice shows, we create not just a wardrobe; in the process, we exchange a large amount of energy and experience. In just a couple of days of joint work, a gentleman transforms and reaches a new level.

At the end of my story, let’s conduct a brief survey, and in February, I’ll tell you a bit about my values, sources of inspiration, and the people who inspire me.

• Book or Movie – Book

• Favorite Book – “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas

• Porsche or Ferrari – Porsche

• Espresso or Cappuccino – Espresso

• Sea or Mountains – I’m a man of the sea

• Negroni or Old Fashioned – Negroni. In good company and in a good place

• Football or Basketball – Football

• Favorite Team – Real Madrid

• Favorite Color in Wardrobe – Blue

• Loafers or Oxfords – Loafers

• Three Positive Habits – There are many. Morning walks, reading, sports, sports during travels, two glasses of water in the morning, and much more

• Three Harmful Habits – Sometimes I’m lazy and ineffective, skip English homework, take responsibility for others, which hinders communication, and sometimes I’m too soft.