In a recent job application one was put to the task of compiling a list of the top 5 male style icons of all time, narrowing down the plethora of stylish men to choose from through the ages was quite a task and so those settled upon were gentlemen who I find personally admirable, whose style doesn't only come from what they wear, men who have substance as well as style.
1. Noel Coward
The20th Century playwright was chosen due to his inimitable elegance. there is no one that can pull of a smoking jacket quite like he could, furthermore he's the only person who could rival Marlene Dietrich at making a cigarette look fantastically mondain.
2. Hamish Bowles
I chose the European editor of American Vogue for his distinct combination of the incredibly sophisticated with many an outre flourish. He is also the owner of an enviable collection of historic tailoring.
3. Cary Grant
This gentleman is pretty much a staple of stylish male lists, however it is rightly so. Most noted for his double breasted suit and subtle tie, a relatively simple combination but very stylish none the less.
4. Lapo Elkann
The Fiat brand manager was chosen due to his fearlessness when it comes to dressing; he isn't afraid to push the boundaries and break sartorial rules whilst still managing to always look wonderfully refined.
5. Candy Darling
A peculiar choice for a male style list you might think however Candy Darling wasn't chosen for his/her aesthetic but more for their sheer dedication to their look. Since becoming muse for many an artist, Candy embodied an attitude that transcends gender and will never go out of style.
Please feel free to add to the list in the comments below.
1. Noel CowardThe20th Century playwright was chosen due to his inimitable elegance. there is no one that can pull of a smoking jacket quite like he could, furthermore he's the only person who could rival Marlene Dietrich at making a cigarette look fantastically mondain.
2. Hamish BowlesI chose the European editor of American Vogue for his distinct combination of the incredibly sophisticated with many an outre flourish. He is also the owner of an enviable collection of historic tailoring.
3. Cary GrantThis gentleman is pretty much a staple of stylish male lists, however it is rightly so. Most noted for his double breasted suit and subtle tie, a relatively simple combination but very stylish none the less.
4. Lapo ElkannThe Fiat brand manager was chosen due to his fearlessness when it comes to dressing; he isn't afraid to push the boundaries and break sartorial rules whilst still managing to always look wonderfully refined.
5. Candy DarlingA peculiar choice for a male style list you might think however Candy Darling wasn't chosen for his/her aesthetic but more for their sheer dedication to their look. Since becoming muse for many an artist, Candy embodied an attitude that transcends gender and will never go out of style.
Please feel free to add to the list in the comments below.
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