17 questions to a well-dressed man: Matthias Vickermann
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Matthias Vickermann is a passionate gentleman who is putting a lot of effort in preserving style, quality and craftsmanship. He loves to dress well in bespoke tailored clothes and has a weak spot for vintage watches and cufflinks. He is one of the owners of Vickermann & Stoya which is an innovative bespoke shoemaking house in Germany’s Spa Town Baden-Baden, so as you can imagine shoes are his biggest passion. He therefore also started Shoedoc which is a service that repairs shoes from all over the world and in all kinds of qualities. With a lack of good shoemakers in the world who can still do proper repairs, a very beloved and reliable service. With the Modum shoes concept Matthias puts his effort in the future of bespoke shoemaking and making a pair of bespoke shoes more approachable. The passion he has for craftsmanship and quality products is a deep one and I have been enjoying that in the various ‘’House Exhibitions’’ he organised where all sorts of craftsmen were present. Tailors, watchmakers, winemakers, fine restaurants and many other addresses are in the address book of Matthias. And since he is also chairman of the Baden-Baden retail comunity he will be able to advise you on the best shops and restaurants in town too. I’m very happy to have a man with so many passions answering the ‘’17 questions to a well-dressed man’’.
What are you wearing today?
A navy blazer, grey flannel trousers, light blue shirt, white handkerchief and an orange tie
If you had to choose to spend money either on a suit or on a watch, what would you choose?
Right now, in a suit, because I lost 33 kilos and currently need new clothes more than a watch
What jewellery could a man wear?
Vintage watches and cufflinks. I have also been collecting both for several years.
Tie or a bowtie?
Ties in all colours
Do you remember your first jacket?
Oh Yes, it was a Harris tweed when I was 17
What is your favourite watch?
The Reverso from Jaeger Le Coultre
Fountain pen or ballpoint?
Fountain pen with dark-green ink
Have you found the perfect garment yet?
Yes, it is my bespoke covert coat
Explain your biggest passion in one sentence?
My greatest passion has been shoes for over 20 years.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Doing 40 on the hike!
Who is the best dressed man in the world for you?
In my opinion it is Prince Charles because of his elegance, simplicity and sustainability.
The best book you ever read?
The Process from Kafka
Which city should one go shopping?
In Baden-Baden of course! 😉 Because I am the chairman of the Baden-Baden retailers.
Tweed or flannel?
Since we have December, I actually prefer tweed at the moment.
The most elegant restaurant in the world for you?
For me, the most elegant restaurant is the Vandôme in Schloss Bensberg. The ambience, the menus, the view and much more together result in a unique elegant restaurant.
Describe your style in three words?
Timeless, bespoke elegance
Best purchase you did in the last 6 months?
My new bespoke buffalo horn glasses.