In which G.M. Norton is happy just to get through the week.
In
my first ever periodical post back on 8th September 2012, I
described my little slice of the interweb as “a safe refuge, an air raid
shelter or bunker if you will”, a little escapism away from what’s happening in
the world.
Well,
it’s been difficult to escape the horror of Monday night’s terrorist attack at
the Manchester Arena. For those that don’t know, I reside in Manchester. I was
born here and I’m proud to still call it home.
Manchester responded in typical defiant fashion, so I’m going to follow suit and carry
on regardless. Which means waffling on about the weather and clothes.
As
the week moved from Monday to Friday, it’s gone from cool and breezy to
downright stiflingly hot. This has meant a stark contrast in outfits, which I
document each day on Instagram.
Monday
On
the Monday I wore my new GUSTAV cravat from Cravat Club, a striking paisley design
in red and black. This went rather well with my Samuel Windsor grey tweed
jacket.
Tuesday
I
refrained from posting anything clothes-related on Tuesday, out of respect for
the victims and their families and friends.
Wednesday
On
Wednesday, it looked dull in the
morning, so again, I reached for a tweed jacket to wear with my new orange
polka dot tie from Susannah Hall Tailors. By the end of the day, the gloom had well
and truly lifted and even for me, it was a trifle too warm.
Thursday
With
the sun here to stay and not wishing to overheat for a second day, I turned to a
cream cotton jacket with blue accessories, including my new James McCabe watch.
Friday
Keeping
an eye on the weather forecast, I knew that Friday would be even more
intolerable than the day before so the linen came out to guide me through the
day. The jacket, tie and shirt are all beneficiary boutique finds.
Well,
there you go. After moaning about the weather, I’m going to do
something equally British and enjoy a fresh pot of tea.
G.M. Norton
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G.M. Norton
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Tea is good. Tea is always good.
ReplyDeleteThe resilience and decency of the people of Manchester is inspirational.
It what's the nation is built on. Our little island will always have enemies but we will continue to battle on and not let them win.
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