Saturday, September 26, 2009

Guys "Doing" Fashion


James Cracknell, 37, adventurer
Did you know...? James once held the Guinness World Record for apple bobbing
Autumn staple? A defiant attitude that it’s still summer. Failing that, a jumper
Best thing about autumn? Unpredictable weather
Future projects? Race to the Pole, an account of his and Ben Fogle’s journey to Antartica, is in stores now
James wears double-breasted wool-mix coat £200, French Connection, 020 7036 7200; chunky knit wool polo neck, £1,700, Versace, 020 7259 5700; green silk scarf, £112, LAB.Pal Zileri, 020 8749 2820 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY

Russell Tovey, 27, actor
Did you know...? Russell thinks he’s allergic to orange juice
Autumn staple? APC jeans
Best thing about autumn? The weather when it’s crisp and bright
Future projects? Currently filming series two of Being Human and Young, Unemployed and Lazy for BBC 3
Russell wears wool-mix pinstripe suit, £1,150, and cotton shirt, £95, all Ralph Lauren, 020 7535 4600; silk tie, £7, Thomas Nash at Debenhams, 08445 616161 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY


Harry Gilliam, 21, model son of director Terry Gilliam
Did you know...? Harry’s middle name is Thunder
Autumn staple? A chunky-knit scarf
Best thing about autumn? Long strolls across Hampstead Heath with my beautiful girlfriend
Future projects? Shooting the spring/season campaign for bespoke shoemakers Harry’s of London
Harry wears polyester-mix coat, £30, New Look, 0500 454 094; wool-mix sweater, £42.50, Rocha John Rocha at Debenhams, 08445 616161; polyester trousers, £350, Mulberry, 020 7491 3900; cashmere-mix fingerless gloves, £29, and chunky-knit wool scarf, £69, Farhi by Nicole Farhi, 020 7499 8368; leather brogue boots, £285, Tricker’s, 020 7930 6395 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY


Oliver Thornton, 30, theatre actor, with Beatrice
Did you know...? Oliver has a secret addiction to eBay
Autumn staple? High-waisted, wide leg trousers from the Thirties
Best thing about autumn? Blankets and throws from Ralph Lauren
Future projects? Currently starring as Felicia/Adam in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre in London
Oliver wears quilted zip-front jacket, £415, leather/suede waistcoat, £1,810, cashmere jumper, £325, and leather loafers, £225, all Ralph Lauren, 020 7535 4600; cotton striped shirt, £150, Pringle, 020 7297 4580; wool check trousers, £149, Paul Smith at Fenwick, 020 7629 9161; leather belt, £25, Gap, 0800 427 789 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY


Tom Aikens, 39, chef
Did you know...? Tom is addicted to cycling and has participated in many challenging races including La Marmotte and the Étape du Tour in France
Autumn staple? Big sweaters and scarves
Best thing about autumn? On the food front – game, truffles, rich stews and healthy root vegetables
Future projects? Raising funds for British athletes as a team ambassador for London 2012 Olympics
Tom wears wool cashmere handknit sweater, £800, Casely-Hayford, 020 7518 0680; cable knit snood, £175, Burberry, 020 7806 1303; Toscano watch, £655, Locman, 020 7235 8791 Picture: ANDREW CROWLEY (Daily Telegraph U.K.)


I love this piece....the "mini Bio" coupled with classic looks.

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