Mr Charles Finch

Fast Facts

Biography

Began his career as a writer, director and producer, responsible for movies such as Where Sleeping Dogs Lie, Bad Girls and Spider. Mr Finch is founder and Chief Executive of the Finch's Quarterly Review, an online magazine that covers everything from fashion to films and parties to people. After working as an agent at William Morris, he formed Artists Independent Management, now Finch & Partners - a talent management company representing and advising artists, brands and cultural organisations. His pre-BAFTA and Oscar parties are legendary and he recently opened CHUCS DIVE & MOUNTAIN SHOP at 31 Dover St, Mayfair, bringing movie business pedigree and luxury savvy to his leisure wear start-up. ‘Chucs’, a schoolboy nickname for Charles who grew up in Jamaica and France, aims to add a touch of old world glamour, style and elegance to leisure wear. Men’s style fact: Charles’ grandfather, George Ingle Finch, invented the puffa or down-filled jacket before ascending Everest with Mallory in 1922. www.finchandpartners.com

Mr Finch's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

“Ristorante Nino, Rome.”

BEST BAR

“El Floridita , Cuba.”

VACATION CHOICE

“Eleuthera. Peace.”
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TOP CITY

“Paris.”

FAVOURITE HOTEL

“Ritz Paris, Paris.”
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TYPE OF BAG

“Chucs Dive & Mountain Shop khaki bag.”
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FAVOURED BRAND

“Sophie Gordon.”

ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“Tweed suits from Anderson & Sheppard, because you can sleep in them and they last forever.”
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MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

“My wife, of course!”

STYLE ICON

“Jack Kennedy – because he wore his clothes with a tan and still ran The White House successfully.”
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STYLE TIP

“Stay classic and don’t care too much.”

TAILOR

“Mr Hitchcock at Anderson & Sheppard.”
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BEST SHIRT BRAND

“ Charvet because of their fine craftsmanship.”

FAVOURITE SUIT

“Anderson & Sheppard.”
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CUT OF TROUSERS

“ Richard James .”
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JEANS BRAND

“ Levi's Vintage Clothing 1955 501s.”
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UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“Sea Island Cotton.”
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PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“Hopsack blazer.”
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SHOE MAKER

“Pierre Corthay.”
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FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Chucs Dive & Mountain Shop fragrance.”
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DREAM CAR

“I don't dream of cars.”
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WATCH BRAND

“Patek Phillipe/Rolex/IWC.”
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ESSENTIAL GADGET

“There are none.”

BEST BOOK

“Favourite books are for children. And I have just finished reading The Rum Diary, by Hunter S. Thompson, which I liked.”

FAVOURITE ALBUM

“Anything by Orchestra Baobab.”

Brands Favoured by Mr Finch