Mr Hudson

Fast Facts

  • Jacket: Blazer
  • Shirt: Jil Sander
  • Trousers: Burberry
  • Jeans: Topman
  • Shoes: Church's brogues
  • Bag: Leather doctor's bag

Biography

Mr Hudson is a singer/songwriter from Birmingham with a taste for "major hooks, soaring melodies, bright new-wave synths and crushing beats". A Tale of Two Cities, his debut album with The Library, was well received. Since then he has released a solo album, Straight No Chaser, executive produced by Kanye West, and been the recipient of the Q Awards' Best Breakthrough Act. More recently, Mr Hudson released a new hit record with Sway and performed in the world's first underwater club in the Niyama Hotel, Maldives. www.mrhudson.com facebook.com/mrhudson twitter.com/mrhudson

Hudson's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

Koi in LA. The sushi is great.”

BEST BAR

The Bowery Hotel bar in NYC - I had the best Old Fashioned there.”

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VACATION CHOICE

“Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives - there is no reception on my phone.”

TOP CITY

“London - it's real, it's where it all starts – music, language & style.”

FAVOURITE HOTEL

Hudson Hotel in NYC because of the location and it makes me feel at home.”

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TYPE OF BAG

“My Dad's old brown leather doctor's bag.”

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FAVOURED BRAND

“Well, Dior do the perfect black suit.”

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ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“The leather jacket that really fits...you can wear one anywhere for all occasions.”

MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

“Beyoncé.”

STYLE ICON

“David Bowie. I believe Mick Rock once said that 'Bowie approaches style as an extreme sport'.”

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STYLE TIP

“Make sure your clothes have a proper fit.”

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TAILOR

“I get my clothes altered by a local North London tailor.”

BEST SHIRT BRAND

“I love the white Jil Sander shirt. It's classic with a good fit.”

FAVOURITE SUIT

“Dior and Gucci .”

CUT OF TROUSERS

“ Burberry Accessories - fits my slim frame well.”

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JEANS BRAND

“Topman do a cool stretch jean.”

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UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“Boxers, Hugo Boss.”

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PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“A blazer jacket with a slim fit (perhaps with leather involved).”

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SHOE MAKER

“Brogues from Church's , traditional oxblood red, to a Dries van Noten black softer leather pair. You can work a brogue with everything and feel well dressed. It never goes out of style.”

FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Dior skincare.”

DREAM CAR

“Jaguar E-Type (Series 1 hard top).”

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WATCH BRAND

“Longines.”

ESSENTIAL GADGET

“iPhone”

BEST BOOK

“A-Z of London.”

FAVOURITE ALBUM

“Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' - breathtaking, pure. It is my desert island disc.”

Brands Favoured by Hudson