17 Questions to a well-dressed man: Wim Kuperus
Photo credit: Wim Kuperus
Wim Kuperus is the owner of Mister Seven in the Netherlands. He is not just another clothier or tailor but he is a fully trained style advisor. He knows all about colours and cuts and what fits well to your body and personality. In his new studio he will offer his expertise on that field to people beside selling RTW, MTM and bespoke clothing (in collaboration with one the very few Dutch bespoke tailors Anton Noordink). Wim’s passion for the better things in life is uncanny and beside clothing he also enjoys a good cigar, a whisky, writing instruments, cars and watches. I asked Wim 17 short questions to learn a bit more about his taste, and the answers you can find below.
What are you wearing today?
Shirt Xacus, jeans Tramarossa. My DIY outfit because of the renovation of Mister Seven's new studio.
If you had to choose to spend money either on a suit or on a watch, what would you choose?
A good suit is timeless so we don’t need a watch….?
What jewellery could a man wear?
Look at @progetto_fede on Instagram
Tie or a bowtie?
Tie…. But that depends on the location and the kind of meeting/event
Do you remember your first jacket?
Yes!... a black leather bomber jacket like Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun’
What is your favourite watch?
Tag Heuer Monza; Brown leather strap, blue clockface combined with white numbers and hands, steel case. A Baume & Mercier Telemetre is another favourite!
Fountain pen or ballpoint?
Fountainpen… If I just had the time to write more!
Have you found the perfect garment yet?
Yes. A good shirt and a sharply cut jacket!
Explain your biggest passion in one sentence?
To build the right image onto people so they can be themselves!
What is your guilty pleasure?
Having a good cigar with a nice glass of whisky…
Who is the best dressed man in the world for you?
Definitely; Gianni Agnelli!
The best book you ever read?
The Bible!
Which city should one go shopping?
London
Tweed or flannel?
I prefer tweed…
The most elegant restaurant in the world for you?
Trattoria La Casaligna, Florence
Describe your style in three words?
Authentic, elegant and timeless
Best purchase you did in the last 6 months?
A Pineider rollerball and a Manufactus journal