Prince Charles named world's best-dressed man by Esquire

[Standard Toaster]

Originally Posted by LVoer

But Charles is definitely well dressed as far as celebrities go.

As far as Celebrities go, I can't think of anyone that comes close to dressing as well as Prince Charles.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by LVoer

If people wanted to see the best dressed in the world they can just click on the WAYWT thread. Celebrities and politicians dress like crap. Look at the Oscar's. Who dressed well there? Maybe Craig and Jackman. Pitt made my stomach turn.

But Charles is definitely well dressed as far as celebrities go.

Wow--you watched the Oscars? Don't forget--movie star celebs often get paid or more likely get free designer clothing to advertise for the designer. So, sometimes it isn't always their choice, IMO.

 

[Flashman]

Originally Posted by thinman

It looks like Esquire finally got one of their best-dressed contests right. Although the Prince's style is very conservative and there are certainly many well-dressed celebrities in the public eye, the choice is a good one:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090305...nroyalsfashion

Edit: I don't understand why Barack Obama is even mentioned in the article. His style is decent, but not outstanding.



I have long bee a HUGE FAN of PoW's dress style and sense. He ALWAYS gets i right.....and i would go so far as to say that he is my FAVE all time best dressed person!

So glad to hear the fact that Esquire picked him!


Spot on!!!

 

[Flashman]

Originally Posted by forex

How the hell Obama even got on the list?

Beats the hell out of me, the collars on his shirts are awful and the knot on his ties are very questionable!!!

A sub-standard dresser at best! IMO.

 

[Gus]

Chuck certainly deserves to head the list. Plus, he sure keeps in great shape, which shows off the clothing very well. I envy having royal warrants to pass out to my suppliers who all want to dress me.

 

[Flashman]

A few of PoWs moments...!

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[mr monty]

His job is to look good

 

[Ich_Dien]

The patina on those shoes is incredible. But then again, if I had free reign on the Row and bespoke everything, I'd probably look bloody good all the time too!

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by mr monty

His job is to look good

genetics kinda threw that out the window. He can look well dressed though. I find him soporific...

 

[spectre]

What I like about him is that he continues to wear clothes he has had for years and years, never wavering or succumbing to even the most pervasive trend. Some of his overcoats must be decades old but you see him in them over and over.
As far as matching patterns and colours is concerned he is the best I've seen - sometimes you have to look very closely to see the differences at work because they are so subtle.

 

[Bona Drag]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

genetics kinda threw that out the window. He can look well dressed though. I find him soporific...
That reminds me of this Cary Grant vs. Fred Astaire point/counterpoint thing on Sartorialist way back. The FA dude basically made the point that while Grant was exceptionally well dressed, he was also exceptionally good looking, so the fact that he's regarded as a style icon is somewhat less remarkable than the fact that Astaire - a slightly built, balding, goofy lookin dude - is too. Behold the power of clothes.

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by spectre

What I like about him is that he continues to wear clothes he has had for years and years, never wavering or succumbing to even the most pervasive trend. Some of his overcoats must be decades old but you see him in them over and over.
As far as matching patterns and colours is concerned he is the best I've seen - sometimes you have to look very closely to see the differences at work because they are so subtle.

Good example here...rocking the same look years later....classic will always be classic...

 

[talldesk]

 

[barims]

Originally Posted by Bona Drag

That reminds me of this Cary Grant vs. Fred Astaire point/counterpoint thing on Sartorialist way back. The FA dude basically made the point that while Grant was exceptionally well dressed, he was also exceptionally good looking, so the fact that he's regarded as a style icon is somewhat less remarkable than the fact that Astaire - a slightly built, balding, goofy lookin dude - is too.

Behold the power of clothes.

+1. Astaire was, pound for pound, more creative and inspired. The FA piece (by Boyer?) was better written, even though the CG piece was more satirically amusing

The PoW is also very informative to me as a dresser - he practically never fails to look fly

 

[butkusrules]

Originally Posted by forex

How the hell Obama even got on the list?

I think he is still riding the rep from when he was a Zegna guy. He was sharp in Zegna, the hickey/hartmax is ill fitting on him.