World's best dressed man

[Cufflink79]

Esquire has chosen HRH Prince Charles as the best dressed man. They said his room is laid out like a tailor's shop. The article is below.


Prince Charles has beaten off competition from US President Barack Obama to be named the world's best dressed man by Esquire magazine.

"He is perfectly turned out in a double-breasted suit. Admirably, the prince keeps his wardrobe in appropriate style: we're told he has a room laid out like a tailor's shop," the men's magazine said.

Prince Charles, 60, keeps it simple and has worn suits by Saville Row tailors Gieves and Hawkes, complete with pocket handkerchief and silk tie, for years. Esquire said he was "always incredibly well dressed".

The prince, who is heir to the British throne, beat off competition from Obama -- who came fourth in the top ten -- artist David Hockney (seventh), tennis player Roger Federer (eighth) and US rapper Andre 3000 (tenth).

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, however, was named one of the worst dressed, with the magazine noting he had once "turned up in the Iraqi desert wearing black lace-ups".

London Mayor Boris Johnson -- renowned for his slightly chaotic appearance -- was also criticised for having "jacket pockets like second-hand bookshops, and hair the result of an encounter with a ghost in a wind tunnel".

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090305/wl ... alsfashion

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Cufflink79

[Guest]

hey, even i could beat president obama.

[Jovan the Un1337]

I think Obama dresses okay for his position; certainly far better than the last one in it. I actually like his choice in shirts and ties but his suits could seriously use some nip-and-tuck. If he got his collar issues corrected (many of his coats have a gap back there), trousers shortened, and sleeves taken up to show a bit of cuff, he'd look impeccable. Maybe Biden can get him to bring back presidential pocket squares, too. Past people who have been POTUS know the benefit of a bit of white linen in the breast pocket.





Prince Charles, for some of the flak he gets, is pretty well turned out in all the pictures I've seen. I heard he stopped getting bespoke, though. Is this true? Regardless, I'm surprised at their choice given the direction the magazine has been going for a few decades.

[Cufflink79]

Biden does a good job wearing a pocket square on routine basis. Ronald Regan however pretty much always had one on during his time office.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

[Jovan the Un1337]

I knew I was forgetting someone from the latter half of the 20th century. Thank you.

[pvpatty]

The prince, who is heir to the British throne, beat off competition from Obama -- who came fourth in the top ten -- artist David Hockney (seventh), tennis player Roger Federer (eighth) and US rapper Andre 3000 (tenth).

He wasn't exactly up against heavyweights!

Also, HRH has the benefit of an extensive staff to keep him in check. I recall reading somewhere that there is an enlisted man attached to his entourage who has the primary function of acting as the official shoe polisher, and another aide is responsible for Charles' ties, which he may change up to eight or ten times in a single day (different regimental ties for different functions, etc).

[Jovan the Un1337]

That is true. If only Obama had just one handler he could be on even ground. Unfortunately, I don't know if they even want that since the "Camelot" image has fallen out of favour, especially during the recession. If only the public knew that people in clothing forums can out-dress men making ten times their salary! To hell with that "out of touch" notion. I suppose by that way of thinking I'm out of touch with poor college students everywhere because I wear a pocket square and clothes that actually fit me when I "dress up."

[rjman]

That is true. If only Obama had just one handler he could be on even ground. Unfortunately, I don't know if they even want that since the "Camelot" image has fallen out of favour, especially during the recession. If only the public knew that people in clothing forums can out-dress men making ten times their salary! To hell with that "out of touch" notion. I suppose by that way of thinking I'm out of touch with poor college students everywhere because I wear a pocket square and clothes that actually fit me when I "dress up."

And because you wear a Santa hat when you don't.

[Jovan the Un1337]

Hahahaha

[ottovbvs]

On balance I'd have to agree with their selection of the POW. He does look consistently good whether he's wandering around the garden at Highgrove or in full DB mode. Of course he's got a staff geared to keeping him looking good but there has to be some personal impulse as I could name other members of the royal family who don't achieve the same look. As to Obama, his nomination I think has more to do with how he "wears" the clothes rather than the clothes themselves which look like the fairly standard Hart Schaffner and Marx US politician's uniform. The guy is simply astonishingly graceful, he's six foot two tall with a very toned body for a 47 year old and he moves in a relaxed but fluid way. He does have that regal quality that one associates with other black guys over the years like Paul Robeson or Duke Ellington. All that said I suspect he does have some empathy for clothes since even when he's in sweats the choice of colors and styles always seems to work. I suspect as time goes along we'll see the standards of his actual formal clothes take a few steps up as it did with Clinton. On the Esquire list I'm surprised they didn't give more prominence to Clooney or some of those Italian tailors like Rubinacci and Barbera and the younger guy whose name eludes me who is the CEO of Versace. These guys always look outstanding.

[Jovan the Un1337]

Clooney never looked better than when he ditched his notch dinner jacket for the shawl. Then he wore it again... The thing is, he wears a shirt with mother of pearl buttons instead of studs. The shawl collar balanced it out by being more traditional.

I can't say I'm a fan of Obama's formal wear either, though recently he at least wore a black bow tie like he should have to begin with. Silly Obama! I hope we'll see better dress from him over time as well. I thought Clinton, later on, was well turned out compared to a lot of modern politicians.

[storeynicholas]

Modern politicians can't look too good or the electorate would feel unable to look down upon them and so give them their votes.
NJS.

[G Charles Blue]

I think Willie Brown of California would disagree

Best personal regards,

G Charles Blue

[Gruto]

Modern politicians can't look too good or the electorate would feel unable to look down upon them and so give them their votes.
NJS.

Hmm... The problem with the electorates is big shiny Rolex and quirks a la Sarkozy, not so much well-fitting discreet clothes, I think.

[Frog in Suit]

Modern politicians can't look too good or the electorate would feel unable to look down upon them and so give them their votes.
NJS.

Hmm... The problem with the electorates is big shiny Rolex and quirks a la Sarkozy, not so much well-fitting discreet clothes, I think.

The French electorate have now "gawn orf" Sarko and his Rolexes and other "bling-bling". If you have time to waste, why not watch and hear the Queen's speech during the State visit last year, complete with Sarko's mimics.Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HnePKE9AAE

Frog in Suit