Sprezzatura

This Italian word doesn't roll off the tongue nicely. But it's perhaps one of those words that doesn't have an equivalent in English.

It means effortless grace. And commonly used to describe athletes or artistes who are so good at what they do they make it seem effortless. But of course we know there were lots of heart and soul put into each of their performances.

But do you know we can use it for common people like us too. Sometimes when you put in a lot of effort just to get that casual look. The buffed nails, the well-plucked brows, the matching of subtle prints with stripes, the carefully tousled hair, trimmed nostril hair, freshly scrubbed face, the well-pressed shirt, the half-windsor knot....

Can somebody please bring in Thomas Pink? I have got one measly shirt, a silk tie and silk cuff knots from them and I'm craving for more...FJ Benjamin, if you are reading this. Raoul has done alot of good for Singapore males but there is always room for more.