Style Rules For Modern Living
The last things I bought were a pair of Incotex cargo trousers and a vintage workwear jacket from Portobello Road. I just had some new suits made by Cad & the Dandy and bought a pair of shorts from Orlebar Brown. I live in their shorts all year round.
I have a very specific style which is neutral colours and no big logos. Simplicity is the answer. I don’t like things to look like they are brand new and prefer a slightly distressed look.
Blue is my default colour. I love indigo. It’s really easy to wear and that is why you’ll see a few pieces in this colour within my Barbour Wilderness collection.
Chore Jacket, £132 | J.Crew | Crewneck T-Shirt , £22 | J.Crew | Slim-Fit Jeans, £225 | RRL | Emergency Watch | Breitling |
I would never wear oversized suiting because a clean silhouette is important to me and I don’t think clothes should take centre stage.
My first luxury fashion purchase was a classic Barbour. I bought my first jacket around 1990; it was the Beaufort style and I still have it today.
My favourite stores are J.Crew and RRL but there is something timeless about Barbour which I love.
Cole Wax Jacket, £239.95 | Barbour | Japanese Chambray Shirt Jacket, £145 | J.Crew | Slim-Fit Twill Trousers, £250| Incotex | Desert Boots, £105 | Clarks
My off-duty brands are Orlebar Brown for shorts and Fedeli for shirting. Gap have great denim shirts which I buy a lot of. I also really like the crew-neck sweater from my Barbour Wilderness collection - it has a vintage feel to it and I love the colour. For shoes, I love a simple pair of Converse.
I spend a lot of time outdoors both for work and in my spare time so I have quite a collection of outdoor jackets, mainly from Nigel Cabourn.
When I wear suiting I will always choose a three-piece suit. I like a good cut and silhouette is important for me.
Skiddaw Quilted Jacket, £139 | Barbour | 484 Slim-Fit Rigid Jeans, £143 | J.Crew | Wallace & Barnes Crewneck Sweater, £250 | J.crew
I’d describe my style in two words: thoughtful and understated.
I live in desert boots which I buy in the USA but when I can’t get out there I will wear Veldskoen desert boots from South Africa. I also really love workwear styles of clothing and wear a lot of workwear jackets.
I love Breitling watches. I have always worn an Emergency watch and still love their designs today.
Cotton Twill Workwear Jacket
Arket
Desert Boot Cola Suede
Clarks
Curtis Military Shirt
Ralph Lauren
Williams Cotton-Blend Corduroy Chore Jacket
Ralph Lauren
RRL Watch Cap
Ralph Lauren
Crew Neck Sweater
J.Crew
Deck Shirt
Nigel Cabourn X Lybro
Suede Chukka Boots
John Lewis
Waxed Field Jacket
Barbour
Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Ranch Jacket
Patagonia
Urban Traveller Packable Cargo Pant
Incotex
Roll Neck Knit
Ralph Lauren
Denim Plaid Work Shirt
Gap
Suede Desert Boots
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Slim-Fit Indigo Dyed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
RRL
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