Mr Robert Johnston

Fast Facts

  • Restaurant: Yauatcha
  • Hotel: Claridge's
  • Tailor: Thom Sweeney
  • Car: Aston Martin Virage Coupe
  • City: Montreal
  • Grooming: Korres Borage Cream
  • Watch: Rolex
  • Suit: Canali
  • Jacket: Richard James
  • Shirt: Sean O’Flynn
  • Trousers: Thom Sweeney flannels
  • Jeans: Nudie
  • Shoes: Berluti Andy loafer
  • Bag: John Varvatos leather case

Biography

Having worked for Sunday Times Style, Wallpaper, and Esquire, Mr Johnston is now Associate Editor of GQ UK. Somewhat of a 'luxury journalist', Mr Johnston is also known for his passion for watches.

Mr Johnston 's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

Yauatcha – the venison puffs, calorific but delicious.”

BEST BAR

“The bar at the The Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City. The best martinis and the best décor. I love the fact that the movement of the metal blinds is, in fact, a glorious mistake.”

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VACATION CHOICE

“Puglia, because I have a house there.”

TOP CITY

“Montreal – because I admire its spirit.”

FAVOURITE HOTEL

Claridge's in London, because it is simply wonderful and I would happily live there.”

TYPE OF BAG

“I am currently carrying a distressed leather case by John Varvatos.”

TAILOR

“My tailor is Thom Sweeney and I have alterations done by either wonder-tailor Angelo Drigo or through the wonderful Liz at Jeeves of Belgravia.”

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BEST SHIRT BRAND

“I prefer to have shirts made-to-measure because I think I must have stumpy arms. One of the best shirtmakers is Sean O’Flynn.”

FAVOURITE SUIT

“Canali.”

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CUT OF TROUSERS

“Grey flannels by Thom Sweeney.”

JEANS BRAND

“Nudie, Big Bengt.”

UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“Colourful American Apparel briefs – but that may soon have to change. Suggestions please.”

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PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“A well-cut blazer, such as by Richard James .”

SHOE MAKER

“Too many to choose, but it is hard to beat a Berluti Andy loafer.”

FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Korres Borage Cream – the best moisturizer ever.”

DREAM CAR

“Aston Martin Virage Coupe.”

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WATCH BRAND

“Rolex, IWC, Zenith, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Dunhill. I’m a bit of a fanatic.”

Brands Favoured by Mr Johnston