{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wealthyist","title":"Wealthyist E3 | Men's Clothing: An Interview With Clothier Tim Cornell","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1191,"description":"Wealthiest Podcast - Clothier Tim CornellIn this episode of the Wealthiest Podcast, host Brandon Lehman, Director of Annex Private Client at Annex Wealth Management, discusses the evolution of professional attire in the context of wealth and status, with insights from Tim Cornell, a professional clothier from Tom James.Key Points:Post-Pandemic Fashion Shift: The conversation begins with the observation that since the pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in professional attire. People have adopted more casual and comfortable clothing, even in professional settings, which Lehman and Cornell refer to as \"dressing down.\"Complexity in Professional Wardrobe: Dress for Your Day: The concept of dressing according to the day's activities has gained traction. However, what this means has changed; fewer ties are worn, and suits have given way to more casual or semi-formal attire like sport coats without ties.Diverse Wardrobe Needs: Today's professionals need a more varied wardrobe. Instead of just suits, there's a need for different types of clothing suitable for various occasions, from business meetings to casual Fridays, reflecting a more complex approach to personal style.Wealth and Fashion Choices:Millionaire Next Door: The discussion touches on the idea from the book \"The Millionaire Next Door,\" where wealth isn't shown through expensive clothing. Many affluent individuals, especially in the Midwest, do not necessarily invest heavily in high-end fashion, focusing instead on other areas of wealth accumulation.Function of Clothing for the Wealthy: Clothing serves not just as attire but as a reflection of one's personal and professional identity. For leaders or those with significant influence in their communities or organizations, how they dress can symbolize their status and commitment to their roles.Trends and Influences:Increase in Suit Sales: Despite the casual trend, there's been an increase in suit sales, suggesting that suits still hold value in certain...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qGrVF3x5hFIhTcfRmZqwI5cWDYeStA3lwZ1z54k8q18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWRm/YWQ1NmRjOWIwNmNm/MjExZmE3MjViNTU0/Njk5NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}