Mr David Gandy

Fast Facts

  • Watch: Omega Speedmaster
  • Brand: Dolce & Gabbana
  • Suit: Thom Sweeney
  • Jacket: Double-breasted
  • Shirt: Thomas Pink
  • Trousers: Ralph Lauren, pleated
  • Jeans: Diesel
  • Shoes: Gucci shearling boots
  • Bag: Jas M.B. Traveller

Biography

Mr Gandy is a male supermodel. He signed with Select Model Management nine years ago and shot to fame after becoming the muse of Dolce & Gabbana . He has gone on to appear in numerous campaigns and catwalk shows, worked alongside some of the world’s most beautiful women – including Ms. Gisele Bündchen, Ms. Eva Herzigova and actress Ms. Scarlett Johansson – and has been shot by the world's most sought-after photographers, from Rankin to Mr. Steven Meisel. www.vogue.co.uk

Mr Gandy's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

“Eight Over Eight in Chelsea. I recommend the tuna tartare or black cod.”

BEST BAR

“The Donovan Bar at Brown's Hotel in London.”

VACATION CHOICE

“In winter I love to go skiing (anywhere in the Rockies). In summer, I like to watch game/animals in Africa.”

TOP CITY

“London. It does fashion, history and grandeur without the arrogance of New York or Paris.”

FAVOURITE HOTEL

“Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado. There's nowhere else like it in the world.”

TYPE OF BAG

“A Jas M.B. Traveller.”

FAVOURED BRAND

“ Dolce & Gabbana . Going back to traditional men's styling and tailoring off-the-peg, they are simply the best.”
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ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“A shoehorn.”
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STYLE ICON

“Andreas Kronthaler, for his daring and individualism.”
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STYLE TIP

“Shoes can make or break an outfit.”

TAILOR

“Thom Sweeney.”

BEST SHIRT BRAND

“Thomas Pink does a great service.”

FAVOURITE SUIT

“For bespoke: Thom Sweeney. For off-the-peg, Dolce & Gabbana .”

CUT OF TROUSERS

“Wide-legged pleated trousers by Ralph Lauren.”

JEANS BRAND

“Diesel have every cut, style and colour that one needs.”

PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“Double-breasted.”

SHOE MAKER

“Russell & Bromley brogues or Gucci shearling boots.”

FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Anything Kiehl's.”

DREAM CAR

“A 1957 Jaguar XKSS.”

WATCH BRAND

“Omega Speedmaster, Breitling Navitimer and TAG Heuer.”
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ESSENTIAL GADGET

“The new Blackberry Bold.”

BEST BOOK

“The Second World War by Winston Churchill. The foresight and brilliance he had during World War II is just astonishing.”

FAVOURITE ALBUM

“Off the Wall by Michael Jackson.”

Brands Favoured by Mr Gandy