17 Questions to a well-dressed man: Prepfamily
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Many of you might have already come across Prepfamily.nl on Instagram. A fine gentleman dressing in a wonderful preppy style with colours and patterns that not everybody is brave enough for, yet it’s all classic and refined. I will not reveal the identity of Prepfamily since it would take away the magic. But I can proudly tell that I managed to involve him in the 17 questions to a well-dressed man. I’m most thrilled to have this ambassador of preppy style and classic menswear onboard.
What are you wearing today?
Ralph Lauren jacket, Steppin’ Out white chino, Arrow shirt, Ralph Lauren Purple Label tie, Drake’s pocket square, Stetson Boater hat, Magnanni loafers, J. Press belt, Mondaine watch, Smart Turnout Nato strap, KJP bracelet, and Krawattendackel cufflinks.
If you had to choose to spend money either on a suit or on a watch, what would you choose?
It’s a tough choice, but I would go for a well cut suit.
What jewellery could a man wear?
Watch, cufflinks, a bracelet, wedding ring and if you are of nobility, a signet ring.
Tie or a bowtie?
Silk tie, Drake’s is my favourite.
Do you remember your first jacket?
A blue blazer from De Bijenkorf when I was 16.
What is your favourite watch?
Jaeger Lecoultre, although I do not own one yet.
Fountain pen or ballpoint?
Fountain pen, I have several beautiful ones and still use them regularly.
Have you found the perfect garment yet?
I really like my Ralph Lauren Madras jacket I bought recently.
Explain your biggest passion in one sentence?
Celebrating life with my beloved ones.
What is your guilty pleasure?
A glass of peated whiskey, like Bruichladdich.
Who is the best dressed man in the world for you?
G Bruce Boyer, for his sprezzatura, and his natural feeling for colours and materials.
The best book you ever read?
The Bible.
Which city should one go shopping?
London, especially Jermyn Street is a joy for a gentleman.
Tweed or flannel?
Tweed, because it breaths luxury and country life.
The most elegant restaurant in the world for you?
Grand Hotel Timeo Restaurant, Toarmina, Sicily, for the cuisine and the breath-taking view.
Describe your style in three words?
Preppy, sprezza and classic.
Best purchase you did in the last 6 months?
My Stetson Boater hat I bought at The English Hatter.