THE JOURNAL

Film by Mr Antony Crook
Fast answers from the man behind the reborn Savile Row label Kent & Curwen (there’s one pass, but as expected, it’s very accurate).
The man needs very little introduction. One of the most famous faces in the world, Mr David Beckham is a bona fide style icon. But who is his style inspiration? What was the biggest sartorial mistake he ever made? And what would we see if we opened up his wardrobe? MR PORTER recently made this film with Mr Beckham to relaunch Kent & Curwen, a clothing line he now co-owns. During breaks between takes, we asked him these quick-fire questions…
Who’s your style icon?
Steve McQueen and Paul Newman.
Signature watch?
Vintage Rolex.
Top four travel essentials?
Family photographs, iPad, moisturiser and candles.
What’s your biggest extravagance?
Art and wine.
Name a place everyone should visit before they die.
The Antarctic, and the English countryside.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Go downstairs and make the children breakfast.
What’s your breakfast of champions?
Double expresso and a sausage sandwich with brown sauce and ketchup.
What’s your favourite emoji?
The monkey covering its eyes.
What’s your favorite meal?
Sunday roast.
What did you get for Christmas?
Socks. [MR PORTER sent him our Corgi Sock-vent Calendar.]
Movie you never get tired of watching?
The Great Escape and Ratatouille.
Open your wardrobe, what would you see?
Organisation.
What’s the most surprising fashion item you own?
No comment.
Biggest sartorial mistake you’ve ever made?
They all seemed right at the time.
Best advice your mother or father ever gave you?
Work hard and always be respectful.
Which athletes do you admire the most?
Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali and Usain Bolt.
Song you sing in the shower?
I can’t sing.