Paddle, patter.
Even in the midsummer July, the weather in London is still unique. The cloudy and rainy sky covers the sky above the head, and the sun can't penetrate it at all. Pedestrians couldn't help pulling their windbreakers to block the strong wind, and the heat on the skin surface was slowly draining unstoppably. I really didn't know how to describe the abnormal weather in words.
However, this weather only lasted for a while, a gust of wind blew, the dark clouds gradually dissipated, the sparse sunlight dyed the gray to gold little by little, and the gray-blue sky hidden behind the clouds gradually revealed. The original appearance, the steaming heat began to move under the soles of the feet, and the slow spread of the hot heat made the surface of the skin almost unable to breathe, and the dull feeling spread in the chest.
Hula-la, hula-la.
This is London. You can experience four seasons in just one day. The changes of spring, summer, autumn and winter are hard to guard against, but they have also become the unique label of the city.
George Hall is sitting in a Victorian smoking room with a glass of whisky in front of him and a cigar in his right hand. He is chatting with a group of friends, discussing the current situation in Europe, the current British economy, Discussing the choice of vacation in August, the amount of information in words and deeds seems to be very large, one key word can be linked to a lot of professional knowledge, but in the final analysis, they are touting each other and expounding their own opinions in those seemingly esoteric information. Brilliant career, recalling his glorious past, so that self-esteem is greatly satisfied.
"George, I saw a figure on Savile Row yesterday, wearing a mouse-grey trench coat, is that you? I'm always worried that my eyes are not very good, and I dare not go up to say hello easily, but I think about it later. When I get up, I always feel as if I have missed you."
The understatement made all the eyes around him project. George's cigar movements were still skillful and natural, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
"Yes, a special trip to order autumn and winter suits. In the past, we were always used to ordering all clothes year after year, only women would update their wardrobes every quarter; but now times have changed, young people It seems like we're changing looks every month, we're no longer young and left behind by the times, and I'm still thinking, maybe, at least I can get my clothes tailored quarterly so I don't get left too far behind."
Is this humility
of course not. What George really meant inside and out of his words was: keeping pace with the times while maintaining the pride of the nobility; also, he was able to pay for his quarterly change of custom clothes, and the Hall family situation has been eliminated. predicament.
This is the real amount of information.
"I have to admit that I still don't like the fit of young men's suits, but some of the Savile Row improvements still look a lot better. I'm trying to avoid being an old earl, since the last time the Duke of Hamilton Mistaking me for the old earl, I realized it."
"Sir Norman, George's winter suits aren't just to avoid being seen as an antique."
"George, although I haven't watched the award ceremony for many years, I know that the Prince of Wales still maintains the tradition, which is undoubtedly a kind of respect. So, the suit you made should not be a young man's style, right? Otherwise, you may To reverse the situation with Sir Norman and be mistaken for Arthur."
A lot of laughter.
Although everyone did not mention it, the implication inside and outside the words could not be more obvious: they heard that Renly was about to be awarded the medal.
There are also a lot of gossip rumors in the royal family, which never stops throughout the year, and now there are noble members on the waiting list for the award ceremony, so naturally no one wants to miss such gossip—
As a nobleman, through his contribution to the field of art, he finally won the royal medal and really made a name for himself. This is definitely a great feat.
In fact, the hereditary aristocrats are more or less obsessed with art, because this is an important part of their education, including philosophy, painting, sculpture, music, etc., through the edification of art to cultivate their sentiments and show their literacy and quality. Talented, the current number one Crown Prince Charles is a painting lover. Many of his works have been sold for charity, but unfortunately he has not been able to win more praise.
Of course, the profession of "actor" has never been recognized by the aristocracy, prejudice still exists and will continue in the future; but the weight of the Oliver Award should not be underestimated - this is the highest honor in the West End of London, and it is also the yearning of countless nobles. Now Renly can prove his talent and talent in the field of art, and even break the prejudice barrier and win the recognition of the royal family, which also means that Renly is truly "successful".
The aristocrats would not deliberately mention the "Hollywood actor", as if they were afraid that Hollywood might sully their understanding of art; but they were willing to mention the Renly Award, because it proved that the aristocrats were not a group of people seeking fame Hypocrites, they also have an artistic talent that goes down in history—if it wasn't for the title of "hereditary nobility" they could have won a place like Renly.
That kind of pride and pride made them proud, and the recognition from the royal family made them extremely excited, as if the person who won the recognition of the medal was themselves. If Harvey Weinstein and many other celebrities dreamed of being aristocrats, then the aristocracy dreamed of being a royal—a royal wedding a few years ago was the biggest celebration of the decade, and even hereditary aristocrats dreamed of themselves Being able to be in it, this kind of class-style ring, is an inevitable and objective culture in human society, and the nobles who claim to be lofty are also unavoidable.
As a result, Renly's award became a gossip passed down by the upper class, even before Renly knew that the gates of social occasions that were once closed are now open to George and Elizabeth again, otherwise, how? Maybe someone noticed that George went to Savile Row? Even if he did notice it, he would probably pretend not to have seen it.
At this time, no one directly pointed it out, but "reservedly" used hints to complete the tacit communication, and the slowly flowing excitement and excitement slowly surrounded George.
Faintly, George straightened his back, and he knew that his era was not over yet. No matter how indifferent and alienated Renly is, Renly is always a Hall, he is always his father, and their lives and destiny are bound together like this, this is the objective that Renly can never get rid of fact.
Just look at the royal family: even if Charles and Diana had become strangers back then, the affair between Charles and Camilla was no longer a secret within the aristocracy; but as long as the royal family was public, Charles and Diana must continue Play as a loving couple and appear in public.
This can be called face, it can be called dignity and pride, it can also be called image. No matter what words are changed, but in the final analysis, they all have the same meaning: family, family, this is a community that cannot be divided or broken. The more noble and noble, the more so.
Because, with a crown that is as heavy as a thousand tons on their heads, they cannot bow their heads, let alone fall, and even panic and fear are forbidden.
"Ha, don't worry, even if I want to use Arthur's style, you know, Robert-Bailey's strictness and nitpicking are not bought by anyone, he has his rules, I dare not break it easily ." Facing the ridicule, George also responded calmly to the past.
In an instant, everyone's line of sight changed slightly.
Robert Bailey, the top tailor at the long-established Huntsman on Savile Row, is the handmade bespoke tailor based on the movie "Ace: The Secret Service".
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Founded in 1846, Huntersman is one of the most expensive haute couture shops in Savile Row, known as "The Queen's Tailor". The so-called modern men's suits are only two hundred years old. Huntersman is definitely a living fossil in the industry. They have customized suits for Prince Charles, President Bush, Prince William and other top people; and "Roman Holiday" Among them, every suit of Gregory Parker is all from this.
Robert Bailey is the treasure of the shop. He has superb craftsmanship and is always full of reservations, but the advantage is that he is willing to customize suits for all customers. No distinction is made between nobles and commoners. The price of a suit is about 9,000 pounds. Left and right, the specific difference lies in the fabric, design and style, etc.; in comparison, the disadvantage is that a custom suit takes six to nine months to complete all the production.
George chose to customize his suit now, and his intentions couldn't be more obvious: for the New Year's ceremony.
Needless to say, George just mentioned Robert Bailey's name, and everyone here can understand the deep meaning of it. Although they are a little dissatisfied with George's bragging and self-satisfaction, the reality is this - Renly was awarded the Queen's Medal, which also means that Since his artistic achievements have been recognized by the royal family, no one can despise Renly since then. Even in the face of George's little show off, they will not be picky, otherwise, this is a disagreement with the royal family, no
"But Robert's troubles are well known. Last time, I ordered a suit, and he asked me to go into the store and measure it a dozen times, because he was worried about me getting fat, God! It really hurts. Self-respect."
Someone next to him mentioned his experience of working with Robert Bailey, not letting George specialize in beauty, and then everyone changed the subject bustlingly.
At this time, the waiter gradually approached, came to George's side, and whispered, "Mrs. Hall is enjoying afternoon tea next door."