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Bentley, AI and the Death of Dress Codes
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- The Tailoring Talk Magazine
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- May 27, 2026
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- 2736
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Summary
253 Bobby and Jon are back with another candid Tailoring Talk Magazine call, covering hot weather dressing, the return of office dress codes, Bobby’s Bentley factory visit, craftsmanship, AI fatigue, iPhone regrets, Apple rumours and why smartphones might be the root of all evil. The conversation begins with the practical problem of dressing well when it’s hot, including summer shorts, espadrilles, sliders, Jesus creepers and why office dress codes are starting to make a comeback after going too far the other way. That leads into a bigger discussion about dressing appropriately for your role, your environment and your audience, rather than simply defaulting to “wear a suit” or “wear whatever you like”. Bobby shares how he’s been helping companies think through modern dress codes in a more nuanced way, especially now that workplace expectations are shifting again. The main thread of the episode is Bobby’s recent private visit to the Bentley factory, where he hosted VIP clients and came away deeply inspired by the craftsmanship, process, detail and human skill behind each car. That sparks a wider conversation about why people value handmade things more once they understand what goes into them, and why showing the process behind bespoke tailoring could completely change how clients experience the workroom. From there, Bobby and Jon get into AI, authenticity and the likely return of appreciation for human-made work. They discuss whether AI is useful as a tool, where it becomes problematic, and why practical effects, handmade objects and real creative accidents still matter. As always, it’s candid, chaotic and only loosely on the rails. Timestamps 00:00 - Scorchio, Harry Enfield and the heatwave 00:48 - Jon’s difficult week and British stewardess behaviour 01:51 - Hot weath…