17 questions to a well-dressed man – Eddie Sahakian
Photo credit: Usman Dawood
Everyone who is visiting London sometimes and appreciates fine cigars, must know our well-dressed man from today. Mr. Eddie Sahakian was so kind to participate in the interview series “17 questions to a well-dressed man” and we know him of course from the most beautiful cigar shop in the world; Davidoff of London, which is located on Jermyn Street. The location is right in the middle of fine shirtmakers, shoemakers, haberdashers, barbers, jewellers and on a stone’s throw from one of the most famous streets when it comes to bespoke tailoring, Savile Row. I’m Davidoff of London one can find real treasures. Cigars that are a nice everyday smoke, but of course also a lot of collectible cigars that you won’t find in many other cigar shops. And let’s not forget about the exquisite range of exclusive spirits that are hard to get hold on elsewhere. Beside treating your sense of taste there’s also plenty to treat the eye and are useful at the same time as is the large range of cigar accessories, lighters, cases, special glassware, and even handmade umbrellas. The shop was started at that very location on Jermyn Street by Eddie’s father Mr. Edward Sahakian who is a true legend in the cigar world with many years of experience, passion, and knowledge on his record already. Beside the shop in Jermyn Street they’ve got a second location in the Bulgari Hotel in London which is called “The Edward Sahakian Cigar Shop and Lounge”, also worth a visit. Mr. Eddie Sahakian is like his father a very well-dressed man who takes care of his wardrobe. He enjoys the finer things in life and is beside being well dressed also very fond of his watches and his collection of unique lighters from St. Dupont for example. It’s therefor that I’m really honoured he wanted to answer the “17 questions to a well-dressed man” and I hope you enjoy the answers he gave on them.
What are you wearing today?
I am wearing a New & Lingwood single breasted suit in my favourite marron / dark brown light wool. Matching brown loafers from Crockett & Jones and my prized Swatch Omega Saturn!
If you had to choose to spend money either on a suit or on a watch, what would you choose?
Watch if buying from the heart.
What jewellery could a man wear?
It very much depends on the man – watches and rings are ubiquitous. Anything more or different needs true style.
Tie or a bowtie?
Tie.
Do you remember your first jacket?
A brown brushed cotton single breast from Joseph in the early 1990s.
What is your favourite watch?
Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust gifted to my father by his father. My father passed it down to me and I now keep it safe for my son.
Fountain pen or ballpoint?
Fountain pen
Have you found the perfect garment yet?
Still looking..
Explain your biggest passion in one sentence?
All things music but especially guitars.
What is your guilty pleasure?
A slice of ‘torta della nonna’ with my espresso.
Who is the best dressed man in the world for you?
My father!
The best book you ever read?
Which city should one go shopping?
Paris
Tweed or flannel?
Tweed
The most elegant restaurant in the world for you?
Describe your style in three words?
Relaxed if permitted
Best purchase you did in the last 6 months?
Bitcoin..before the crash!