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| Glenn MSc in International Political Economy |
With Cary Grant and Fred Astaire as his icons, Glenn tries to give a modern twist to a classic look; or is it the other way around? On the one hand, he has a penchant for classic accessories: “According to my friends, I apparently have a relatively extensive collection of bowties.” The pocket square (“Just to add a bit of whimsy on a dull Tuesday”) is definitely a quirky twist reminding me of old movie stars, as I have never ever seen Humphrey Bogart without one. But, at the same time, the overall look of his outfit is classic with modern accents here and there. Maybe this is due to the fact that he is originally from Vancouver, Canada and acquires most of his clothing from American brands such as Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers, as well as newer brands that sell classic apparel like Band of Outsiders, Thom Browne and Patrik Ervell. He also mentions Gitman and Wings + Horns, two smaller independent American brands. If you know any of these names, you might see a pattern here. Glenn affirms: “I am a sucker for tailoring, but can’t afford those Savile Row suits, just yet.” Upon moving to London, he decided to live near Spitalfields, which, needless to say, is a good spot for anyone who seeks to dress in an original way; he recommends checking out Albam, Folk and Present. His outfit today is composed of Ralph Lauren trousers and his favourite coat from Uniqlo (“It's just so warm...”). One last fun fact about Glenn: as he is quite small, he often inspects the children’s section for basics. “Same quality but at a lower price!”
