"Style is the only thing you can’t buy. It’s not in a shopping bag, a label, or a price tag. It’s something reflected from our soul to the outside world—an emotion.”—Alber Elbaz
Phase 1: Activation
It’s never that fun getting raw feedback. Especially when it’s from those closest to you. Out of nowhere, my dad stared me down. Telling me I was looking sloppy. Underdressed, unpolished, with a clear sign of a poor attitude. Only a parent could speak so direct to their child. Even as a full grown adult. At first, I cracked it. Fumes coming out of my ears. How dare he give me brutal nonsense. But as I walked away from the encounter to process his critique, he was right. I had deluded myself that the physical was not as important as the spiritual. How wrong I was.
Phase 2: Identification
Self-Identity:
Average Specimen
Others-Identity:
Physical
Fashion Snobs
Phase 3: Declaration
Feelings:
Safe
Comfortable
Normal
Non-Feelings:
Active
Sexy
Vibrant
Results:
Old wardrobe
Sporadic looks
Cheap purchases
Fluctuating Standards
High Standards
Consistent Appearance
Quality Ingredients
Quality Looks
Actions:
Dressing down
Delaying haircuts
Skipping strength training
Non-Actions:
Buying expensive garments
Tailoring quality wardrobe
Prioritising physical prowess
Being:
Lazy
Avoidant
Hypocritical
Predictable
Non-Beings:
Refined
Consistent
Reliable
Phase 4: Creation
New Possibility:
Refinement
Physical
New Identity:
Physical Prowess
Phase 5: Simulation
Past:
- Mandoe: wardrobe, briefcase, clean food
Future:
- Walk-in Wardrobe: timeless classics from Around the world, hand-made and finest materials
This Year:
- Japan: tailored cashmere and cotton tops
This Quarter
- Keto: 30 new dishes
This Week:
- 100 push-ups / 7 days
Today:
- 1st Keto Dessert