This Man Said Goodbye To His Last Piece Of Modern Clothing At The Age Of 14 And Has Worn Historical Clothing Ever Since
We have all been in a situation that required some fancier fashion choices, right? A nicely tailored suit or little black dress would do the trick for most of us mortals but this guy from Brighton, UK, took it to a completely next level. He simply decided there’s no reason to dress down, well… Basically ever. Sure, why wear normal clothes when you can look like a Disney prince every day, especially if it makes you feel good and could easily turn into a successful business? Scroll down to find out all about it!
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Zack Mc Leod Pinsent is a 25-year-old from Brighton who decided that modern-day clothing just wasn’t doing the trick for him. He did wear normal clothes for many years but hated every second of it and therefore got himself into tailoring and started making historical costumes for himself.
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Nowadays, he doesn’t own or wear any modern clothing and recalls ceremoniously burning his last pair of jeans back when he was 14-years-old. From that day up until now, he only wears historical clothing everywhere he goes.
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Image credits: Zack Pinsent
Even though lots of people can find it strange, he strongly believes in his fashion choices and doesn’t seem to be bothered by people commenting at all. After all, the only thing that really matters is that he himself feels wonderful with what he wears.
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And the historical clothing he makes for himself is a huge confidence builder allowing Zack to feel ten-feet high. Doesn’t sound too bad after all, right? What’s the comment of a drunk guy on the street at 3 AM when you actually feel like you’re on cloud nine the whole time?
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Having such confidence, he is not looking back and is definitely not planning to go back to his old fashion habits anytime soon.
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He finds generally people are genuinely interested and appreciative of what he’s doing. Enough to be actually paying money for that, allowing Zack to turn this hobby of his into a full-time career.
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He stays humble about that, saying he has no idea how it happened. This modest guy is making men and women’s bespoke clothing from the 1660s to the 1920s, his main focus being the Georgian and Regency period, and is getting orders even from the USA.
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Share on FacebookSo a brit cosplaying as a brit. In all seriousness that is a ton of talent and dedication. Bully on you sir.
Awesome and fun! It always makes me smile to see someone live out their artistic passion
I wonder how much a Regency gown would cost? I've always wanted a couple of those, in a nice muslin and a silk crepe.
April, he does custom work for others - so you could always ask him for his prices. :D
Load More Replies...He is incredibly talented. The detailing on everything is AMAZING. Bravo!
I've seen another article about this guy, and full credit to him, his craftsmanship is just superb (ditto his commitment to living life on his own terms). It's wonderful that he's managed to turn his passion into a career, many people work to live, while he lives to work.
Zack, you are amazing, talented,handsome, and unique, I so love,love your choice of fashion, I agree with what you feel of fashion in today's world, when watching old movies, I wish their fashion was back today, I don't care for the majority of clothing choices we are buying, most are simply ugly, especially the women's style, it will be great to see your clothing in the U.S.A. and Canada, be proud, and I know you, you will have a fabulous future, I wish I would have done this for women, years ago !!!
He looks amazing. And in that one photos, he' with David Suchet! Poirot himself!
Gosh, he is so dashing!!! I always loved those high-collar coats and such ♥♥♥
My Mother , 93 now, has been doing this for people for many years now and is still doing everything from hats to bloomers. Good for you guy.
Love the outfits! But was that David Suchet in the picture?! Could that truly have been the great Hercule Poirot himself?? Oh my...
I love that he has matched his expressions to the eras he's dressed from. No smirk, no eye rolls, no smarmy grins. He is a rare peacock in a world of crows.
All the looks really suit him(pardon the pun),and he does an awesome job making them.Good on him :)
The clothes really look sharp! However on second and third look they also look incredibly uncomfortable.
The look on that woman's face on the train is priceless. I would love to know what she's thinking.😆
go to hollywood & work in the art direction dept in any major studio & make big bucks.
Let's be honest though - the whole reason people like Beau Brummel could spend all day obsessing about their wardrobes was because other people were living short lives working in mines, on farms, and other dangerous occupations. It wasn't so much adventurous male fashion as adventurous bored rich male fashion.
Well, that's still very much the case today. The big difference is this man makes his own clothes, which is a precise and demanding job, which I strongly doubt 19th-century dandies ever did (chances are they didn't know one end of a needle from the other).
Load More Replies...I wonder what he's wearing now, in this heat? I'm not sure what they used to wear in the height of summer.
If he's using the same all-natural fabrics people used back then he's probably not nearly as hot as you think. Natural fabrics breathe really well. It's all the nylon, rayon, and spandex that makes us feel like we're suffocating. (according to the woman who runs Prior Attire, another historical costume maker).
Load More Replies...Did you see he had a picture with David Suchet? The absolute best Poirot!!!!
Chapeau! Not only is he a talented guy who has found his own unique way of life, it also suits him incredibly well! I'm in awe!
I think its...easy to bash this dude. BUT he is making a living and loving his job. If only the rest of us could be so lucky/ talented
I've been happily surprised by how nice the majority of comments are. Unless they're all hiding at the bottom and I haven't read them yet.
Load More Replies...I understand absolutely. I do not like contemporary fashion as well. Really, do not want to dress something what was weared as underpants or look like as spray-on :-) I wear skirts or dresses but I still have not reached such point to wear my cotehardie as everyday dress :-)
Doesn't bother me, and is, in fact, kind of cool. It'd be nice, though not essential if he'd keep using modern hygiene. I've often wondered what even wealthy folks from that era smelled like, besides potent perfumes.
The Brighton tailor whose identity became his business - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/.../the-brighton-tailor-whose-identity-became-his-business
Sorry, here is the correct place to find it: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-sussex-48757020/the-brighton-tailor-whose-identity-became-his-business
Load More Replies...Now THIS guy, I like! A kindred spirit. I think I'll follow his example and go historical physically, after being historical mentally for I-have-no-idea-how-long... And what absolutely gorgeous costumes!!! 😍
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It really suits him, and sewing all that himself shoes serious skill. If he chooses this way to express himself, then good on him!
Always act as if . . . I love to dress up, too. Long before young Zack was born, I bought an Edwardian (or perhaps later Victorian - I'm not sure) tuxedo - knee-length frock coat with satin lapels and trousers with wide grosgrain ribbon down the outside. The outfit came from a tailor in Boston, Massachusetts. At about the same time I was fortunate enough to acquire from a neighbor a beaver top hat in its own satin-lined leather hatbox - same vintage as the tux. The hat was owned by a late-19th, early -20th century doctor from my hometown who often appeared in minstrel shows. Over time I acquired vintage tuxedo shirts, ties, collars and gloves. Not long after I completed the ensemble, a dear friend saw me in it and sent me her father's 19-teens-era wool opera cape - 6" stand-up velvet collar, silk lined, mid-calf length - amazing, elegant object that I later had re-lined and re-collared. I am a different person in that outfit - just like young Zack! Bravo, Zack!
I love it! So handsome & regal looking. Be yourself & enjoy life. I'd love to be able to wear the Victorian gowns but definitely not "cleaning the house, grocery shopping" attire. 😉
Nice to see someone who isn't in ripped jeans and is smart. Many are not even s little smart now.
Isn't that David Suchet (THE Hercule Poirot) with him in that pic????
isn't that David Suchet (THE Hercule Poirot) with him on the pic?????
The clothing is magnificent and beautiful. i would love to see what he wears for more casual in his home but those era pieces wouldn't lend themselves so much to that I imagine. For those more dress down and laid back times how would he adjust to that? Must also be very expensive!
I would love to see the looks he gets walking down the street XD Fabulous!!
There was a guy in my Academy of Fine Arts in Poland when I was a freshmen there many years ago. He also only wore fancy historical clothes on daily basis. I got to know that he became well esteemed jewelery designer in Switzerland. But I don't know if be continue to wear like this. But I really hope so. :)
He looks fabulous, and to think he made all of this himself is astounding.
Rock your art and love every minute of it! Not everyone follows their dream.
Good for him. He has a passion and is making it happen everyday. He looks smart and handsome.
Maybe he's a Time Lord and he's cheating by shopping in the periods of the clothes. I kid of course. Just very impressed.
Amazing talent! Truly beautiful clothing! This takes a lot of talent and dedication. I love the hats!!
Truly wondrous. I am saving these photos. Such an incredible improvement over the drab, utilitarian togs of modern men. Such a pleasure to see a man who is trim and fit and wearing clothes to fit his form and persona. Any man of any age who can pull off these eye-catching outfits with aplomb is a shining star of a fella. Well done Sir!
Very beautiful period clothing with a tribute to a unique historic era.
I love all the beautiful clothes he makes. It's nice to see a person dressed up instead of pajamas and flip flops in public for a change. (Seems to be standard attire in Arizona)
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None of it needs to be that tight. It should FIT and he should have full movement. Otherwise these outfits are brilliant!
So, it's not really historically accurate. More, of a play on what he thinks people would have worn. Trust me, no one wore big huge clear buttons as seen in the first pic. Also, he may have thrown out all of his modern clothes but he has embraced the modern practice of Rhinoplasty. More than once it seems.
I love it, but I am a bit amazed as to why BURN the last of your clothes when there are hundreds of people who would love to have free clothes. By the way it suites you, and you seem to be handle with a thread a needle. Why not make a few modern free bees on the side to give to the homeless, just a thought.
Do you realize how awesome he looks and how wonderfully tailored his clothes are?
Load More Replies...So a brit cosplaying as a brit. In all seriousness that is a ton of talent and dedication. Bully on you sir.
Awesome and fun! It always makes me smile to see someone live out their artistic passion
I wonder how much a Regency gown would cost? I've always wanted a couple of those, in a nice muslin and a silk crepe.
April, he does custom work for others - so you could always ask him for his prices. :D
Load More Replies...He is incredibly talented. The detailing on everything is AMAZING. Bravo!
I've seen another article about this guy, and full credit to him, his craftsmanship is just superb (ditto his commitment to living life on his own terms). It's wonderful that he's managed to turn his passion into a career, many people work to live, while he lives to work.
Zack, you are amazing, talented,handsome, and unique, I so love,love your choice of fashion, I agree with what you feel of fashion in today's world, when watching old movies, I wish their fashion was back today, I don't care for the majority of clothing choices we are buying, most are simply ugly, especially the women's style, it will be great to see your clothing in the U.S.A. and Canada, be proud, and I know you, you will have a fabulous future, I wish I would have done this for women, years ago !!!
He looks amazing. And in that one photos, he' with David Suchet! Poirot himself!
Gosh, he is so dashing!!! I always loved those high-collar coats and such ♥♥♥
My Mother , 93 now, has been doing this for people for many years now and is still doing everything from hats to bloomers. Good for you guy.
Love the outfits! But was that David Suchet in the picture?! Could that truly have been the great Hercule Poirot himself?? Oh my...
I love that he has matched his expressions to the eras he's dressed from. No smirk, no eye rolls, no smarmy grins. He is a rare peacock in a world of crows.
All the looks really suit him(pardon the pun),and he does an awesome job making them.Good on him :)
The clothes really look sharp! However on second and third look they also look incredibly uncomfortable.
The look on that woman's face on the train is priceless. I would love to know what she's thinking.😆
go to hollywood & work in the art direction dept in any major studio & make big bucks.
Let's be honest though - the whole reason people like Beau Brummel could spend all day obsessing about their wardrobes was because other people were living short lives working in mines, on farms, and other dangerous occupations. It wasn't so much adventurous male fashion as adventurous bored rich male fashion.
Well, that's still very much the case today. The big difference is this man makes his own clothes, which is a precise and demanding job, which I strongly doubt 19th-century dandies ever did (chances are they didn't know one end of a needle from the other).
Load More Replies...I wonder what he's wearing now, in this heat? I'm not sure what they used to wear in the height of summer.
If he's using the same all-natural fabrics people used back then he's probably not nearly as hot as you think. Natural fabrics breathe really well. It's all the nylon, rayon, and spandex that makes us feel like we're suffocating. (according to the woman who runs Prior Attire, another historical costume maker).
Load More Replies...Did you see he had a picture with David Suchet? The absolute best Poirot!!!!
Chapeau! Not only is he a talented guy who has found his own unique way of life, it also suits him incredibly well! I'm in awe!
I think its...easy to bash this dude. BUT he is making a living and loving his job. If only the rest of us could be so lucky/ talented
I've been happily surprised by how nice the majority of comments are. Unless they're all hiding at the bottom and I haven't read them yet.
Load More Replies...I understand absolutely. I do not like contemporary fashion as well. Really, do not want to dress something what was weared as underpants or look like as spray-on :-) I wear skirts or dresses but I still have not reached such point to wear my cotehardie as everyday dress :-)
Doesn't bother me, and is, in fact, kind of cool. It'd be nice, though not essential if he'd keep using modern hygiene. I've often wondered what even wealthy folks from that era smelled like, besides potent perfumes.
The Brighton tailor whose identity became his business - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/.../the-brighton-tailor-whose-identity-became-his-business
Sorry, here is the correct place to find it: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-sussex-48757020/the-brighton-tailor-whose-identity-became-his-business
Load More Replies...Now THIS guy, I like! A kindred spirit. I think I'll follow his example and go historical physically, after being historical mentally for I-have-no-idea-how-long... And what absolutely gorgeous costumes!!! 😍
If you love vintage welcome! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFurStore
It really suits him, and sewing all that himself shoes serious skill. If he chooses this way to express himself, then good on him!
Always act as if . . . I love to dress up, too. Long before young Zack was born, I bought an Edwardian (or perhaps later Victorian - I'm not sure) tuxedo - knee-length frock coat with satin lapels and trousers with wide grosgrain ribbon down the outside. The outfit came from a tailor in Boston, Massachusetts. At about the same time I was fortunate enough to acquire from a neighbor a beaver top hat in its own satin-lined leather hatbox - same vintage as the tux. The hat was owned by a late-19th, early -20th century doctor from my hometown who often appeared in minstrel shows. Over time I acquired vintage tuxedo shirts, ties, collars and gloves. Not long after I completed the ensemble, a dear friend saw me in it and sent me her father's 19-teens-era wool opera cape - 6" stand-up velvet collar, silk lined, mid-calf length - amazing, elegant object that I later had re-lined and re-collared. I am a different person in that outfit - just like young Zack! Bravo, Zack!
I love it! So handsome & regal looking. Be yourself & enjoy life. I'd love to be able to wear the Victorian gowns but definitely not "cleaning the house, grocery shopping" attire. 😉
Nice to see someone who isn't in ripped jeans and is smart. Many are not even s little smart now.
Isn't that David Suchet (THE Hercule Poirot) with him in that pic????
isn't that David Suchet (THE Hercule Poirot) with him on the pic?????
The clothing is magnificent and beautiful. i would love to see what he wears for more casual in his home but those era pieces wouldn't lend themselves so much to that I imagine. For those more dress down and laid back times how would he adjust to that? Must also be very expensive!
I would love to see the looks he gets walking down the street XD Fabulous!!
There was a guy in my Academy of Fine Arts in Poland when I was a freshmen there many years ago. He also only wore fancy historical clothes on daily basis. I got to know that he became well esteemed jewelery designer in Switzerland. But I don't know if be continue to wear like this. But I really hope so. :)
He looks fabulous, and to think he made all of this himself is astounding.
Rock your art and love every minute of it! Not everyone follows their dream.
Good for him. He has a passion and is making it happen everyday. He looks smart and handsome.
Maybe he's a Time Lord and he's cheating by shopping in the periods of the clothes. I kid of course. Just very impressed.
Amazing talent! Truly beautiful clothing! This takes a lot of talent and dedication. I love the hats!!
Truly wondrous. I am saving these photos. Such an incredible improvement over the drab, utilitarian togs of modern men. Such a pleasure to see a man who is trim and fit and wearing clothes to fit his form and persona. Any man of any age who can pull off these eye-catching outfits with aplomb is a shining star of a fella. Well done Sir!
Very beautiful period clothing with a tribute to a unique historic era.
I love all the beautiful clothes he makes. It's nice to see a person dressed up instead of pajamas and flip flops in public for a change. (Seems to be standard attire in Arizona)
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None of it needs to be that tight. It should FIT and he should have full movement. Otherwise these outfits are brilliant!
So, it's not really historically accurate. More, of a play on what he thinks people would have worn. Trust me, no one wore big huge clear buttons as seen in the first pic. Also, he may have thrown out all of his modern clothes but he has embraced the modern practice of Rhinoplasty. More than once it seems.
I love it, but I am a bit amazed as to why BURN the last of your clothes when there are hundreds of people who would love to have free clothes. By the way it suites you, and you seem to be handle with a thread a needle. Why not make a few modern free bees on the side to give to the homeless, just a thought.
Do you realize how awesome he looks and how wonderfully tailored his clothes are?
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