Tom Junod Quotes

When I get a brand new bag, I wear it for months and months.

I feel like shoes are one of those things that no matter how conservative or how outrageous you get, a good pair of shoes is going to last you a lifetime.

Personally, I'm very classic. If I'm going to wear a suit, it's going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There's nothing like it.

The difference between style and fashion is quality.

Every guy should own one good pair of jeans.

I've been wearing Zegna for a while. It started a long, long time ago, my rookie year.

We never pull down the quality of the product, and I think that pays in the long term. People come up to me and say, 'I'm still wearing a Missoni sweater from 30 years ago, and it still looks great.' So quality, specificity and passion.

I would say that a good shoe is exactly like a good wine. These shoes are going to stay and last for a long time.

Always wear a good watch, no matter what if you are wearing a suit or sweats. A good watch will hold value over time. It's not about the brightest or the biggest diamonds, it's about quality mechanisms, the heritage of the company you're buying it from.

I love a good suit.

I never put on a pair of shoes until I've worn them at least five years.

But I think it's important that things endure.

Fashion only seems to make sense if it's rooted in some dimension of history or if it feels like a continuation of an idea.

If you invest in something a little more expensive with longevity, you'll use it more.

Coats are my favorite thing, and it's always cold in England. I'm comfortable spending a bit of money if you know you're going to be wearing it 10 years later.

I'm not much of a shoe person, but I love a pair by Bruno Magli that I've had for 10 years.

I would not invest in any shoe that is too trendy.

Why would people spend good money to have my pants?

Fashion is OK for five days, one minute, six months, but style is for the rest of the life.

I have a view that if you build something that's good, and you keep making it better, it lasts.

Shoes are a good starting point. I've become quite fussy about them! A patent pair of Sonia Rykiel oxfords have become invaluable.

I spend a lot on shoes, but my favourite shoes I've had for 16 years: a pair of black Michel Perry ankle boots with gold lining.

I wear a Zegna suit and tie every day, pretty much.

A bespoke shirt is one of the true luxuries that you can acquire. There's nothing better than a fitted shirt. Once you've picked up your first one, you'll never stop buying them - providing you can pay for it.

There's a reason good fabrics have a cost. They're done with good quality to last.