For over a year now as the newest addition to the on-camera team at the Gentleman’s Gazette, Kyle Thibodeaux has been instrumental in expanding our menswear horizons and creating great content for our widening audience. Today, the time has come for Kyle to share more of his personal story–and to answer questions from GG readers and viewers!
Video Transcript (Edited for Clarity)
Sven Raphael Schneider: Welcome back to the Gentleman’s Gazette. In today’s video is all about Kyle Thibodeaux.
Kyle Thibodeaux: Hello. Yes, I’m Kyle. So, we’re going to be answering a few questions and it sounds like there have been some comments about me over the last year that I’ve been here so I’ll be answering some of those today.
SRS: And of course we’ll learn a bit about the background of you, Kyle.
KT: Yes!
SRS: Kyle’s been with us for a year now and he’s our on video host just like Preston and me and it’s just nice to learn more about you, where you’re coming from and what makes you, you.
KT: Happy to be here.
SRS: So without further ado, let’s jump right in. How old are you Kyle?
KT: So as of right now, I am 32 years old, turning 33 later this summer.
SRS: Got it. Okay. And are you originally from Minnesota?
KT: I’m originally from Minnesota. Born and raised.
Kyle has been with the Gentleman’s Gazette for over a year now.
SRS: Where were you born?
KT: Born in Minneapolis actually and then I kind of bounced around the Minneapolis; greater Minneapolis area and then when I got a little older, I spent some time in Illinois and then eventually came back to Minnesota.
SRS: Nice. And how did you get interested in classic menswear?
KT: You know, I was exposed to a lot of gentlemen wearing suiting from a younger age when I was in church and my dad would always be wearing suits. I’d see him putting on his tie and so that kind of started the interest, I think. From there, I think I just had an appreciation for both classic and a little bit of modern style. I didn’t really know it at the time when I was younger but I would say around the time that I was in my teens, I started working for Brooks Brothers, and that kind of reinstilled more of an interest in suiting and more classic suiting, rather. That’s probably where that started.
SRS: Obviously when you’re young, it takes a while to kind of find your style.
KT: Of course.
SRS: Did you ever wear things like LA Gears that were flashing, or did you have like a really bold style like punk or whatever? What was your style evolution?
A younger Kyle Thibodeaux.
KT: My style evolution. Boy! I remember when I was a kid, just because I grew up wearing a lot of Gap clothing; that’s my parents used to joke and say that they kept the Gap in business. We would always be dressed in Gap. So, I would wear a lot of things from them, a lot of denim but I would always be wearing a lot of polos, a lot of quarter zip polos, brighter colors, bright oranges, greens things like that. I remember wearing a lot of various sweaters, striped sweaters, it’s still kind of conservative. I’ve always been a little on the conservative side, a little on the preppy side in terms of how I dressed. That’s just how we were raised.
SRS: So bolder colors.
KT: Bolder colors. Yeah, I would experiment with those.
SRS: Nice! Of course, being black, high contrast really works for you. It’s just a nice look. Like beige tone-on-tone. I mean, it can work but those bold colors, it’s just a great look. I mean you have dark hair, lighter skin, I also like sometimes to have these bolder color combinations. They just work well. How did you find out about the Gentleman’s Gazette? Because we met first at, like MENfluential.
KT: Yeah, we did.
Kyle and Raphael were introduced to one another through Antonio Centeno of Real Men Real Style
SRS: You just walked in and we talked and you were like, “I’m from Minneapolis.” It was like, hey that’s cool. Like that’s the first person you’re meeting from Minneapolis and that’s how we hit it off.
KT: Yeah. Well, I first found out about Gentleman’s Gazette, maybe like many of you, from just scrolling around through YouTube and finding a lot of videos about menswear and then eventually stumbling into Raphael’s videos about Gentleman’s Gazette. And so when I was watching, I think actually a video from Real Men Real Style, he was listing a lot of different fellow YouTubers and menswear influencers and he mentioned Raphael and how he’s from. I think the St. Paul area and about a year or so later, I was then introduced to Raphael at MENfluential and we both, like, he just said, “I happen to be from the same area,” and so the rest is kind of history.
SRS: Nice. Thanks, Antonio! Now, many men have like style icons or people they look up to. Is there anything that comes to mind for you?
Kyle was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
KT: I am a large fan of Ralph Lauren. I love the Ralph Lauren style, that kind of classic suiting style that they have even a more casual look. It’s very preppy. If I could get a shopping spree there, you can call me. I’m a huge fan of that place. But in terms of individuals, there’s a person who is pretty prevalent on social media these days. His name is Christopher Michael Corey. I love how he dresses, his fashion line is impeccable, and then someone out of London, I believe his name is Oswald Boateng. His suit line is really wonderful. I love looking at his items as well.
SRS: Yeah, I mean Oswald Boateng has been around for a while. He always had these bold colors and he was the first person who brought this kind of really bold style to Savile Row. If you don’t work and you don’t film videos, what do you do?
KT: What do I do? When I’m not working and when I’m not filming videos, well, I do enjoy occasionally going to the gym.
SRS: The one thing about Kyle is that he doesn’t just go to one gym but, how many memberships do you have right now?
Kyle wearing a patterned sweater and denim shirt–our #7 look for waxed cotton jackets!
KT: He won’t let me live this down! I believe right now I have three gym memberships. I do it just because I like the change in scenery, I like to be able to get a different feel, be in a different place. I don’t like being in one place forever. I like to be able to mix it up and so having those different gym memberships can of course get a little expensive but I do cycle through them. Sometimes I’ll freeze one and keep the others going but it allows me to visit some other locations and have a little more fun as I work out and not feel like I’m in a stable environment.
SRS: Pretty impressive. All right. Next up, let’s take some of the questions from our YouTube community. What was your upbringing like and when did you get really into menswear?
KT: Well, I was raised in a household where fashion played a large role. We were raised to make sure that we left the house looking well, just in case we ran into anybody. We weren’t really allowed to look too disheveled, necessarily.
SRS: No sweatpants and hoodies?
Kyle sporting a gray check blazer, dress shirt, pocket square, dark wash denim jeans, white sneakers
KT: Not usually. We could slide a little bit here or there but my parents were pretty big on making sure that we looked nice as much as possible and that has stayed true with me into adulthood. So, between that and seeing a gentleman wearing suits from a pretty young age at church and many other places as well, that’s really instilled I think a large interest in classic menswear.
SRS: What type of music do you listen to specifically and why?
KT: Probably depends on my mood and what I’m trying to do so if I’m at the gym or if I’m cleaning at home or things like that, I want something more upbeat that I can kind of have some energy that will keep me going so I really like EDM, things that are much more fast-paced so if I’m working out I enjoy that. If I want something a little bit more mellow, I’ll listen to maybe something that’s instrumental but growing up we listen to a lot of gospel, a lot of powerful vocals so I have a pretty wide range of interest when it comes to music but I would say, usually I find myself constantly listening to something more into the pop and EDM sound.
Kyle’s smart casual attire
SRS: Okay. So, next up is would you rather live in the past like the 20s or the 50s or reenact right now with suits and like the madman style, for example?
KT: It’s a good question. I would say, I would probably like to rather reenact it. I think it might be nice to visit for a moment but I would probably rather just reenact it with suiting in the moment. I like cell phones, I like air conditioning, I like, you know, more of the modern things that we have today so I would like to honor the past and their clothing styles but I don’t necessarily want to go back and live there.
SRS: Yeah, I’m pretty much the same. So on the same page there. Okay. Next question is, “I’m interested in knowing if Kyle enjoys reading and if so, what are his favorite books and authors, quotes and other experiences, and if there was a turning point in your life.” No traumatic childhood experiences?
KT: Nothing too traumatic.
SRS: Good!
Kyle is currently re-reading The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson.
KT: I do remember reading a lot of Ted Dekker books. He’s a fiction author that I really enjoyed sinking my teeth into a number of years ago and I would just read until the night. They’re really really good books. In terms of more non-fiction, more recently I’ve been flipping through, again, I haven’t read it in a few years but flipping through a book called The Slight Edge and I haven’t read that in a couple of years actually but I’ve picked it up again recently but have been flipping through that book as well and that’s been pretty good; kind of about looking at things from a different mindset. In terms of quotes, probably we’ll go back to more classical things I learned in church, so, “Do unto others that you would have them do unto you.” Things like that. I mean, things like that have stuck through with me ever since I was a little kid so I just hold on to those but haven’t had any too traumatic experiences in my life. In terms of a turning point, nothing major comes to mind that I want to speak of right now.
SRS: That’s fair. All right. Next question, “What do you think is the most important thing about dressing well and then as a side note, are you Cajun?”
KT: That’s a little interesting question. The most important thing about dressing well, I would say, it’s probably something I place in a lot of the videos that I’ve made with Gentleman’s Gazette up until now and it probably makes me sound like a bit of a broken record but I think it’s about understanding your fit and I think that once you understand how you can best dress yourself for your body size, it all becomes a lot easier and you look impeccable much more frequently. As far as, am I Cajun? No. My dad’s side of the family does come from Louisiana so I know that there is a connotation to the Cajun part of Louisiana and my last name, I personally, I can’t speak that, I’m sorry but no, I’m not Cajun.
Kyle believes that it is important to understand your body type and to know your fit to dress well.
SRS: Got it. Next question. A little more straightforward is, do you always dress up like an Indochino salesman?
KT: [Laughs] That’s a funny question. I wouldn’t say I always do that. I guess a little side answer to this answer if you were to look at my wardrobe and no I’m not a hoarder but if you look at my wardrobe for the about 16 years that I’ve been in retail and if I were to categorize everything from every place that I’ve worked, you would see this history of Brooks Brothers and J. Crew and Abercrombie and Indochino. So, at the time that I was filming a lot of the videos for Gentleman’s Gazette over this past year, about a year ago, I was working for Indochino. So, I did acquire a lot of suits from them and that’s probably why I look like that. But no, I don’t always dress that way.
SRS: Next up is, what is your “regret” piece that you currently still have in your wardrobe and you just haven’t thrown away yet for whatever reason?
KT: I’ve got a number of those, I’m sorry, I’m guilty here!
SRS: We all are.
KT: Yeah, we all have a couple of those, right? I have a pair of jeans that I purchased about 12 years ago and I am repeatedly telling myself that I will get back into those jeans
Kyle pairing his dark-washed denim jeans with some sweater and a waxed cotton jacket.
SRS: Goal pants.
KT: They’re goal pants! We’re gonna just keep them there just for whenever it happens but they don’t fit and it’s been about 10 plus years now but I’m gonna hang on to them just in case the wonderful day happens where I can just magically fit into these pants but they are still in my closet.
SRS: I’ve been guilty of that. Okay next up, how do you shave your head?
KT: Well, I like to do things at home and I’d like to make sure that I do it with a very low mess and in a way where I don’t end up looking like the punching bag of Wolverine. So, I like to take a pair of electric clippers and use them with no guard, get everything buzzed down really, really low and then I’ll take an electric shaver with the foil cover and then I’ll just buzz my head really, really close so it looks even right now like I might be bald at a distance but if you were to touch it, there’s kind of microscopic stubble there. So, I’m not completely bald.
Kyle looking dapper in a 2-piece suit with a grenadine tie and a white pockets square from Fort Belvedere.
SRS: What about the clipper and the shaver? What do you use?
KT: I believe both my clipper and shaver actually are manufactured by Wall. Both have really good quality, both get the job done. There are some others from different brands that’ll do the exact same thing, but I happen to like those myself.
SRS: So the clipper you use is dry and then the electric shaver wet or also dry?
KT: Dry as well.
SRS: Nice. How long does it take you?
KT: To make sure that I don’t have any odd patches in the back of my head, probably a little bit longer. So let’s say, 20 plus minutes or so just to make sure I get it done properly.
Kyle also uses The Art Of Shaving Beard Wash and Conditioner for his beard.
SRS: Have you ever tried wet shaving your head?
KT: I have tried it and thankfully I didn’t end up bleeding too much but I think just because of the rate of regrowth, it ended up becoming too messy for the sake of time and I ended up preferring to go dry.
SRS: Next one is: Hi Kyle, you’ve been a great addition to the Gentleman’s Gazette. You’ve added a flare of modernity to the team in my opinion. With that being said, how do you plan to integrate your modern style into classic menswear? For example, your recent jeans segment was fantastic.
KT: Well, thank you. That’s very nice of you to say. Nice to know that people are liking what you’re putting out. How do I plan on incorporating more modern style into classic menswear? I mean, I think a lot of it comes from me down to experimentation and seeing maybe bits and pieces of what is inspiring to me and seeing if I can pull it off myself. Maybe taking a part of one very traditional outfit and maybe adding the one element that’s more modern is something that I like to do from time to time so whether that be a more traditional jacket and a more casual pants style or mixing in a more casual shoe style, something like that.
Kyle sporting a casual look with a burgundy sweater, a dress shirt, dark washed jeans, and brown suede dress shoes.
SRS: So, based on what you’ve seen, someone asks: what do you do differently than Raphael or Preston? Where do you bend the rules in a way that they don’t?
KT: I think one very obvious way is that there were things that are very appropriate in terms of fit and I’m probably somebody who will suck the life out of my clothing at the tailor. So, that’s probably one of the more obvious differences between those two and myself but besides that, I think we have all a great appreciation for classic menswear rules.
SRS: What would you recommend for a college student to wear?
KT: I think that it’s probably going to be a mixed answer to kind of depending on the person’s personal style and the college that they may be or are going to. If it’s more of a preppy school and that’s the aesthetic that they’re going for, then I would probably want to aim them that way so looking at basic classic menswear staples like some great chinos, dress shirts, some great sweater options, some great summer shoes or fall shoes or boots that they can incorporate into their wardrobe and if they’re more casual and they’re more open to things that are a little bit more relaxed and modern, then we would be looking at denim.
Kyle started wearing his beard in his mid-20s.
SRS: Next up, when did you start wearing your beard or what age and how did you change your mindset?
KT: How did it change my mindset? Well, if I am guessing correctly because it’s been a while, it’s probably since around my mid-20s. I know that I was able to grow it when I was in my early 20s to late teens but I didn’t actually start wearing it then just because both my employer and my school at the time required that I’d be clean-shaven.
SRS: It was like the pre-hipster period.
KT: Yeah, yeah, a little bit. So I had to keep that clean cut. But when I started wearing that end, I would say I did notice people treating me a little bit more differently and that they thought I was older. I didn’t get chartered that much. In terms of how it changed my mindset possibly, I’m gonna think it makes me feel a little bit more mature, in terms of how I carry myself so that’s probably been the biggest difference.
SRS: Next up, what products do you use on your head and on your beard?
KT: Well, on my head, after washing and exfoliating my head, I’ll apply some kind of all-purpose body oil or right now I think I’m using like a Tea Tree and Vitamin E oil, just to kinda keep me from looking too dry and having my scalp flick out or something like that. That’s not great.
SRS: Like pure tea tree oil? ‘Cause that’s strong.
Can You Handlebar Initiative Beard Balm
KT: It’s strong. I don’t use a lot, just a little bit. That with vitamin E or something like that just to keep things moisturized. As for my beard, after washing, I’ll have a beard conditioner and I have a beard balm or oil that I use and I’ll mix that in and burst that into my beard as well.
SRS: Next up is, what are your favorite fragrances or scents, and do you have a signature one?
KT: I don’t have a signature scent probably the same way that I don’t have a favorite color. I have a lot of favorite colors and I have a lot of favorite scents but I would say one more reason that I have discovered this past year that’s become probably my new favorite for this year has been called Juniper Sling. It’s this wonderfully light scent. It’s perfect for summer. You can probably wear it on your round as well, too, but it’s delicious. I love it. I love wearing it all the time. I would get great compliments on it.
Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling – Kyle’s favorite scent at the moment
SRS: Awesome! Next up is, what are your favorite shoe brands or styles to wear?
KT: I would say my favorite shoe styles, I have a couple of them, but probably my top that I really enjoy wearing throughout the year are a double monk strap style and I really enjoy a Chelsea boot. I think those are fun to wear both in a semi-casual way and a very casual way and getting those in either leather or suede option as well too are great for me.
SRS: Next up, do you have any tips for bulkier dudes?
KT: That’s a good question! I would say, for myself, and what I like to recommend to guys when I see them coming to a store is making sure that you kinda watch it with horizontal stripes and also making sure that you are not wearing things that are too tight.
Kyle wearing a navy Blazer with Cream Knit Long Sleeves, white dress shirt paired with dark wash denim jeans, black boots and wine red medallion pocket square from Fort Belvedere.
SRS: How do you prefer to mix patterns?
KT: I prefer mix patterns by paying a lot of attention to scale so I’m not afraid to mix patterns. I don’t do it often but when I do decide to do that, I like to make sure that, for example, if I’m wearing a wider pattern suit that I’m wearing a more medium to small pattern shirt, for example. Changing up that scale helps to make sure that you don’t look like you’re wearing a piece of wallpaper and you have some dimension to your outfit.
SRS: Classic pattern matching rules.
KT: Yeah, exactly!
SRS: If you wanna learn more about pattern matching and scales, check out this video here. Next up are 2 questions. What is your favorite summer outfit and do you like to wear white pants? Are you part of the white pants trend?
KT: I am a part of the white pants trend as long as the material is thick enough so that I don’t look like I’m wearing see-through clothing so if that answers the question. I like it to that extent. My favorite summer outfit, I would say I really enjoy dressing for summer and for fall. So I don’t really have a complete one favor answer but I would say I really do enjoy wearing these cream and kind of off white long pants. I’ve done that with a green colored jacket or blazer to wear as well.
Kyle would wear white pants as long as they have the right thickness.
SRS: So, when is the fabric thick enough? Because in my experience, even a thicker fabric you can still see through it with your underwear if it’s not pretty close to your skin tone. It’s hard; you need some like jeans thick or what are we talking about here?
KT: I feel like it needs to be thick enough that when you check yourself out in the mirror, that you are A.) not able to see a lot of pocket lines from the front pockets and that, of course, you are not seeing any kind of underwear or boxer lines. So, checking things out like that in the brightest light that you can find and definitely in the mirror with the fitting room is gonna really help you out. Also, if you find that even if it’s on the fence, if you’re prone to sweating a lot, I would probably stir clear a little from that because you don’t want to look like you’re having problems throughout the day. So, if you find things that are thick enough, yes, more so like a denim type of thickness, that usually will work but if that ends up being too hot or something like that, you might want to find a different option altogether.
SRS: I think also when you wear a jacket, for example, the pants lining and underwear, it’s kind of a good point because you don’t see it anymore.
KT: You don’t see it. Yeah, you don’t see it but if you’re one who’s going to be taking off your jacket a lot keep that in mind.
Kyle looking good with his shorts.
SRS: Next up, what style trend will make a comeback in the upcoming year? Come on, you don’t know what the future holds?
KT: I don’t know. I’m always surprised to see what trickles back in style. I feel like these days the more Generation Z crowd is liking things from the 90s from when I was a kid. So, in terms of what’s going to be coming in on the more classic menswear side, we’re already seeing pleats come back in, we’re seeing higher-waisted trousers come back in, so I know he’s a big fan of that so maybe we’ll see more of a kind of influx and tie widths and lapel widths a little bit more. I’m not entirely sure but we’ll have to wait and see.
SRS: I mean, it has been a very slim trend for a while it’s pretty slim just being normal, I mean historically it would always go slim and wide and slim and wide so it’s about time to be a little wider again, I think.
KT: I do think so.
SRS: Next question is, what shoe size do you get?
KT: I would say 75% of the time I’m probably buying a size 12. Unless it is a manufacturer that has built their shoes on a very small last then maybe you’re looking for a size 13 or something like that but typically a size 12.
Kyle likes wearing Chelsea boots.
SRS: What’s your favorite dress code?
KT: I really enjoy things that are more semi-casual. I enjoy the ability to look professional but not feel so stuffy and buttoned up that I have to be concerned about you know moving um I like the ability to wear layers and be able to strip them down and still look good no matter how I am put together. So, it’s semi-casual for me.
SRS: Got it. Next question is, was it hard to lose your hair?
KT: Yes. Quick answer, yes. That was very irritating. Thankfully, to be positive and I’ll say that I’m very blessed that I have a well-shaped head so at least when I shave my head down, I don’t have people staring at me thinking that I have a very oblong-shaped head but I do miss having my hair. If I would ever show you a picture of what I used to look like, it’s very different but I do miss it, yes.
SRS: For me right now, I can tell like in the middle here, the hair is getting thinner and stuff. Where was it on your head that it started to get, like, balder?
KT: I would say, a little bit on the sides of my temples and then also in the very back, which I know is not uncommon but at a certain point, I just kind of had to bite it and say it looks worse to let it be where it is and I just shaved it all off. It just looks like you’re trying too hard, so it had to go.
Kyle pulls off a shaved head and beard with style.
SRS: Next up, how do you exude a sense of cool so strongly yet so effortlessly?
KT: That’s a great question. I love that question. Oh boy! Well, I’m certainly not trying to, I mean, if that’s what’s coming across, I’m happy about that but I mean, I guess I’m trying to be myself as much as possible and still be comfortable on camera. I am usually seen as somebody who’s more of a calm and peaceful person in the mix, so that’s not different necessarily that’s how I’ve always been. And I like to look nice and so I think if you mix those two together, maybe that’s what you’re seeing, but, no, it’s not me trying to do that.
SRS: Okay, next question is, were you ever a bouncer?
KT: That’s not the first time I’ve heard that question. No, I’ve never been, perhaps I should have been. This is like the fourth or fifth time someone has asked me that. Apparently, I’m a pretty intimidating looking individual maybe I would have made some extra money and be a bouncer, but, no, I’ve never done that
SRS: Okay next up, are you the voice of the Stitch Fix commercials in New York or New Jersey?
KT: That’s a very funny question. No, I’ve never heard these commercials but I laugh because when it comes to retail, I’ve also worked for Stitch Fix and I was a men’s stylist for a season a few years ago so although I’ve worked for the brand, I have not worked in that capacity so no, that’s not me.
Followers are happy with Kyle’s addition to the Gentleman’s Gazette team.
SRS: Next up, the Lightning Round! Knit ties or bow ties?
KT: Knit ties.
SRS: Loafers or boots?
KT: Boots.
SRS: Jeans or chinos?
KT: I have to say jeans.
SRS: Flat cap or fedora?
KT: Flat cap.
SRS: Trucker jacket or bomber jacket?
KT: Bomber jacket.
Kyle wearing a waxed cotton jacket with a neutral shirt and gray chinos
SRS: What is the most prized piece in your wardrobe that gets the least amount of wear?
KT: I would say, it is probably my navy officer’s coat. I’ve worn it a handful of times. I have been after that thing for such a long time and then when I finally bought it, I think I was a little too nervous about getting it dirty or something, so I’ve only worn it a handful of times and I love it and I always get really great compliments on it but I don’t work that often.
SRS: You wore it on video.
KT: I have worn it on a video. I love it.
SRS: it is nice that kind of v-shaped silhouette.
KT: Any kind of whether it’s a pea coat, or I don’t care what it is, if it’s got a big collar and big lapels, I’m buying it. I don’t care what color it is, I love those things. So, if you know of any, let me know but every year I always buy something like that.
SRS: Good answer because the next one is, where did you get that god-like navy coat gold buttons?
Kyle wearing his navy overcoat with gold buttons from Banana Republic. (Gloves and scarf from Fort Belvedere).
KT: There we go. Well, glad we’re all on the same page here with this coat. I love it, too. I actually, believe it or not, found that particular one at Banana Republic, and being as somebody who has worked inside of a mall for so many years, I kind of know when to look for things on sale and I was able to pick that one up for a very inexpensive amount and I love being able to find coats like that that are they look much more expensive than they actually are, but that one happens to be from Banana Republic.
SRS: I have a few questions for you as well just from personal, like interest, like what kind of car do you drive?
KT: Well as we are currently filming this, I am in the midst of car hunting right now so I might be getting something foreign. I have been looking at some Mercedes Benzes, I’ve been looking at some Audis. I’ve been looking at things a little bit more every day like your Honda or a Jeep so I’m kind of in the middle of searching right now but I plan to make a purchase soon. I’m leaning towards an Audi, though, I like those.
SRS: Yeah, me too but I mean, what did you drive before?
KT: Before that, I was driving an American car. It was a Pontiac, actually, so that one lasted me for a little while and it ended up dying out on me.
Kyle looking confidently dapper in his winter outerwear.
SRS: That’s funny because like Teresa used to have a Pontiac G6.
KT: Oh, really?
SRS: So, we drove a Pontiac, and then we went to Audi, too. So yeah, great minds think alike!
KT: We know what we’re doing here. This is good!
SRS: So, what kind of model is this kind of in your favorite lineup right now?
KT: Well if we’re talking, in my mind, I want an Audi R8 because I think I’m like the black Batman and I just want, in terms of what is more practical I probably would more like an Audi A4, perhaps a Q5, for a little more trunk space. I’ve been able to be in a few of those, and they all feel wonderful. So, at this point, it’s kind of just making sure that I choose what makes the most sense for me, but right now, it’s probably more like an A4 or Q5, I think.
SRS: Last but not the least, let’s take a brief look at some comments and stuff that kind of annoyed you or you thought was surprising when you read the comments at first.
KT: Okay.
Kyle sporting a burgundy overcoat.
SRS: What do you think?
KT: Well when I first started reading the comments, it was a little nerve-wracking just because you don’t know what you’re gonna get, you don’t know who’s watching and how they’re gonna react to everything, but surprisingly they were for the most part very friendly, good constructive criticism but very friendly, people who enjoyed, the change of having somebody different who had a different look, a different kind of style viewpoint, showing up on screen.
SRS: Somebody says: Kyle Thibodeaux – the younger, edgier gentleman. Kyle, You’re awesome!
KT: Well yeah, I can’t complain there. That’s great and I also remember people commenting about their enjoying my peaceful voice, so that’s nice, too.
SRS: Yeah this one says here, Kyle has been a great agent of the Gentleman’s Gazette team. Please feature him in more videos.
KT: Awesome. I love that!
Kyle looking dapper in a navy suit jacket and gray trousers ensemble. (Tie and pocket square from Fort Belvedere.)
SRS: Yeah. Here’s the one that says: Kyle, this is one of the best information pack 10-minute videos I’ve seen on Steve McQueen so far. Bravo to you. Would love to see more videos with you in such a matter of fact informational presentations. Excellent!
KT: Awesome. Thank you.
SRS: All right. I think I remember in MENfluential too, like a bunch of people were like “Oh it’s so awesome that you added Kyle,” so, I love that. People are like, “Yeah, it’s cool to have someone who is different,” right? And I wanted that because if you have people who all look the same, with the same physique, it’s just not that inspiring, right?
KT: Right.
SRS: So yeah, see who else we can bring on the team who’s different and we’re not always exactly the same but in a great way, you know, we wear jackets, right? We wear pocket squares, we like colors but in a different way.
KT: Right.
SRS: So, I think that’s really cool. Did you ever experience any like hurtful comments? I remember when we had Preston here, we read a bunch of negative comments and I think there always are negative comments. A lot of viewers don’t realize that because they don’t necessarily check out the comment section, but I think the lack of real names and the level of anonymity, just doesn’t bring out the best in people. So, was there a time when you kind of read through something and it kind of, you know, it hurt?
The three hosts of the Gentleman’s Gazette – Raphael. Kyle, and Preston. (Gloves and scarves from Fort Belvedere.)
KT: It hit you a little bit? Yeah, there have been a handful. I went into this, knowing that there was the potential for people to just be unnecessarily rude. Thankfully, I don’t think it’s been too out of control but it has happened and I have seen some that were a little more negative but I have to kind of remember that those are people who don’t know me and I don’t know them and they’re sitting on the other side of a computer screen as opposed to putting them on their own selves out on the front of the camera for everybody else to see, too. It’s a little bit of a different dynamic and I think they would probably have a different perspective that they were doing it themselves. So, you have to look at it like that.
SRS: All right. This is almost everything for today. Last question for Kyle, what’s a place that you’d like to travel to?
KT: Oh, that’s tough. If I can give a loaded answer, I will say I really, really, really want to go to South America and I also really want to go to Europe and just kind of travel all over Europe. But as far as where in South America, Brazil and Argentina are probably of my two top areas, but there’s a host of places all over Europe, there’s South Africa, there’s Asia, I mean I want to go everywhere, so it’s a very tough thing to answer. I want to go everywhere.
SRS: See you around and see our next videos.
SRS & KT: Bye-bye.
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