Fast Facts
- Restaurant: Café Habana To-Go
- Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Gadget: In-ear headphones
- Album: Michael Jackson's Thriller
- Book: The Stranger by Albert Camus
- Car: 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III
- City: Florence
- Underwear: Bonds
- Grooming: Costume National Scent Intense
- Brand: A.P.C.
- Suit: Acne
- Jacket: Utilitarian trench
- Shirt: Band of Outsiders
- Trousers: A.P.C.
- Jeans: A.P.C. Petite Standard
- Shoes: Nike runners
Biography
Mr Bailey is author of visual diary Yimmy's Yayo."Writing ones own bio or having one written for them only serves to limit and constrain how that person is viewed. I believe in attempting everything and in turn, through process, letting the world and time define who I am." blog.yimmyayo.com twitter.com/yimmyayo facebook.com/yimmyayo
Mr Bailey's Recommendations
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH
“Café Habana To-Go, New York. Cuban sandwich, grilled corn, tostones and a Jarritos grapefruit.”
BEST BAR
“Absolutely any that serves a decent bottle of gin. I've had some great nights at Cafe Select”
VACATION CHOICE
“Europe for the culture, Japan for the snow and New York for my wife.”
TOP CITY
“I fell in love with art in Florence, so it's hard to choose otherwise. It was the city that changed my direction as a human being.”
FAVOURITE HOTEL
“My favourite is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada, in winter. But as long as there are crisp, over-starched sheets and a bath I can fit into, I'll be a happy man.”
TYPE OF BAG
“Mostly photographic bags and army rucksacks. Domke, Billingham and army surplus.”
ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM
“A Hanes basic white T-shirt.”
MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
“Impossible to answer. Every woman is beautiful in her own right and to pick one would be an insult to millions of others.”
STYLE ICON
“I think Winston Churchill is one of the most stylish men in history. At the time he may not have been considered as such, but in hindsight; impeccably dressed, confident and intelligent – all essential attributes of style.”
STYLE TIP
“Confidence is key.”
TAILOR
“I am currently in the market for a tailor since moving to L.A.”
UNDERWEAR CHOICE
“Bonds. Australian-made housing for Australian goods.”
PREFERRED JACKET STYLE
“A simple and clean utilitarian trench coat always works.”
SHOE MAKER
“Nike runners or Vans Authentics. I'm always on my feet and I, more often than not, wear out my shoes too quickly.”
FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT
“Costume National Scent Intense.”
DREAM CAR
“A 1968 Lincoln Continental Mark III.”
WATCH BRAND
“Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch".”
ESSENTIAL GADGET
“In-ear headphones.”
BEST BOOK
“The Stranger by Albert Camus.”
FAVOURITE ALBUM
“It's incredibly hard to choose one album. "Greatest of all time" would most likely go to Michael Jackson's Thriller.”
Brands Favoured by Mr Bailey
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A.P.C.
Pocket-Front Cotton T-Shirt
$18
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Jil Sander
Slim-Fit Stretch Cotton-Poplin Shirt
$130
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Burberry London
Slim-Fit Wool Suit
$1,195
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