by Ona A 
Earle Sebastian is a man to be admired. Firstly, because the South African-born, London-raised film director/creative director/event curator has gathered certain professional accolades. Secondly, and more importantly for the purposes of this article, because he has style. Definitions of style abound on the internet (i.e., Oscar de la Renta: “Style is more about being yourself.”), but there’s no one way to get it. The only thing that’s certain is you can’t buy…
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Great article Earle my old mate…there is a flavor for me in this that resonates with the ‘skinhead’ style in late 60’s East London, the fusion of hard end Mod and Jamaican rude boy made for a shared fashion and shared love of reggae, i.e. Trojan Records, Dave & Ansell Collins etc., T he clothes had to be immaculate. Polished brogues, crombie overcoats, with red hankie in top pocket, Ben Sherman shirts and two tone tonic mohair suits made to measure in Forest Gate. Nice one Geez…
It’s impressive how stills portray different cultures and customs around the globe. Customs handed down from one generation to the next keep them alive and well. A Gentlemen is a gentlemen no matter where you stand and no matter how simple your situation may be always having pride in who you are.