Prince Charles named world's best dressed man
LONDON —
Prince Charles has beaten off competition from U.S. 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, artist David Hockney, tennis player Roger Federer and U.S. rapper Andre 3000.
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 criticized for having “jacket pockets like second-hand bookshops, and hair the result of an encounter with a ghost in a wind tunnel.”
Wire reports
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timorborder
How underwhelming. Besides Obama, the competition seems non-existent.
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meanmutha
ditto
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rtrhead1
man, he is well dressed. i mean, he has to be to beat off all that competition...
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cleo
No he doesn't. His lackeys do that for him. Maybe they should get the award.
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pointofview
He does dress well. But when you have the cash and the staff to tailor make your suits you have an edge on the majority.
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timorborder
No he doesn't. His lackeys do that for him. Maybe they should get the award.
No Cleo, they get something much more "important." A knighthood.
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SushiSake3
Pomp and Circumstance.
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wanderlust
The security bubble that surrounds him, and immaculate preparation by his lackeys and those who receive him also ensure that he looks good in his clothes; he never has to squash in with three other people on a seat, walk across a muddy street, or be caught in the rain without an umbrella ...
But I must say his choice of a horizontally striped tie and vertically striped shirt is rather poor though.... Jeeves would not be impressed.
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Nessie
Best dressed? I suppose so, given the alternative.
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UnagiDon
Andre 3000? Obviously Chucky is better-dressed than a robot.
And thanks to the wire reports for pointing out that were talking about the heir to the British throne, as opposed to some other Prince Charles.
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Tatanka
Men that wear French Cuff shirts don't work for a living...
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WilliB
The best dressist! Get him to Japan.
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Triumvere
Well, this is news I can use!
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unscrejects
Totally agree. HRH would have made his uncle Edward proud.
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Hotbox08
Yeah, best dressed, but heck, I could be best dressed if I had his money to afford the clothes.
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wanderlust
Some journalists - relying on second/ third hand information, royal tittle-tattle, or maybe just pure gossip....
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tigris
Looking at these photographs
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2009/mar/05/prince-charles-fashion-style-advice-pictures?picture=344190091
I think he carries himself with great dignity and style considering the different circumstances. He deserves the award.
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FromEurope
Well, I guess this is an Anglo-Saxon taste (it's so British!)... I don't think French or Italian magazine would agree with this choice !
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VOR
How can this be? BO runs circles around everybody and everything in all categories, flip flops and long pants not withstanding. Obviously Chris Matthews didn't have a vote.
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