#OLD MONEY AESTHETIC SERIES#

“Old money” is a term that refers to generational wealth accrued over a series of generations of family, versus “new money” which is more recently acquired. To put it simply, Anna Shay is “old money” whereas Christine is “new money”.

The way these two women have come into wealth is very much reflected in their attitudes and in their style. Gabriel Chiu, is also a direct descendant of the Song Dynasty. Whereas Christine Chiu and her husband are the founders of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery and the Anti-Aging Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Beverly Hills. In reality, she is the daughter of billionaire Edward Shay, who in 1955 founded Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE), an American defense and government contractor worth over $2 billion. One of Bling Empire ’s stars Kane vaguely explained that Shay’s father “sells bombs, guns, defense technology – and it’s worth, like, a few billion”. Before we go into further, let’s take into consideration the difference between how Anna Shay and Christine got their “bling”. When we weren’t following the psychological rivalry between Anna Shay and Christine, we definitely noticed the difference between the way these two assertive women dress. And remember, when in doubt, overdress.Some of you may have seen the hit Netflix series Bling Empire, and if you did you, like us, probably was paying just as close attention to the fashion as you were to the drama. If you’re in a warmer climate, then invest in linen suits and broadcloth dress shirts. Go for the New England Prep look, because it’s always a winner. Buy yourself a couple of nice watches that will go with a suit or casual wear. Get a navy blazer with gold or silver buttons. Have three pairs of comfortable dress shoes (Black, brown, and tan leather. Buy yourself some nice suits in black, navy, and charcoal/grey, pair them up with crisp white and light blue dress shirts, and build yourself a nice collection of ties to keep the looks fresh. Gentlemen, be the best dressed in the room, because the best dressed owns the room. My timeless advice for Gentlemen and Ladies: I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. You can set the trend by carrying yourself and dressing with confidence, subtly communicating to the world “This is what cool and hip style really is. You will likely save a ton of money if you go for timeless looks, because you won’t have to go shopping every season for the new, hip thing. The preppy look is a timeless look that will look good on you yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Meanwhile, millennials picked up leisure-class hobbies like sailing and golfing during the ' solitary leisure ' days of quarantine. These scenes became inspiration for both fashion and decor: riding boots, Gucci crossbody bags, floral wallpaper, and lots of vintage. The aesthetic first gained a foothold among Gen Z, who took to TikTok to share 'old money' inspiration : polo, croquet, lush gardens, and Italian villages. It says a lot about what people disliked about the decade we just left behind - and what we want the next one to look like. Over the last year, Gen Z and millennials have cultivated an 'old money' aesthetic that romanticizes the aristocratic upper-crust lifestyle, and a certain form of privilege untouchable for many. Think WASPy dinner parties, country clubs, and summer sailboat vibes. They're done with the 'new money' of the 2010s and everything that came with it. From Business Insider: Gen Z and millennials are reviving an 'old money' aesthetic. Good taste is finally (FINALLY!) back in style, praise God. Brooks, President of Brooks Brothers (1935-1946) It really means a determination to retain what has been tried and proven to be good, and to refrain from the exploitation, simply because it is new, of what is essentially cheap and silly.' -Winthrop H. It does not mean, as so many believe or affect to believe, a stubborn refusal to discard what is old and outworn, nor an old fogeyish prejudice against innovations of any kind. 'And right here let me say a word about conservatism.

Old money aesthetic