THE COURIER Monday November 28 2011
Fashion Editor: Victoria Mole Online Fashion Editor: Rosanna Sopp
Lads in labels
the fashionconscious male
Rebecca Whit�ield and Emily Symington have scouted around campus to speak to some on-trend male students about sweats, shirts and keeping style in their stride.
James Allison , 20, Sunderland 3rd Year Dentistry
Joe Norris, 21, Hudders�ield 3rd Year Dentistry
Do you like brand names? “I’m not a brand snob, if I like it I like it.” What do you wear to lounge around in? “Joggers and a t-shirt.” What is your favourite fashion statement? “I wear what I like.” What are your female fashion pet hates? “When they try too hard and when they dress up too much.” What is your favourite female fashion statement? “Maxi dresses.” What are your opinions on tanning? “De�initely not.” How important is taking care of your physical shape? “I don’t play for any teams, just go to the gym.”
Do you like brand names? “It’s all about the �it not the brand.” What do you wear to lounge around in? “The same, joggers and a t-shirt.” What is your favourite fashion statement? “Stringers Vests.” What are your female fashion pet hates? “I don’t like girls in Jack Wills, they all look the same.” What is your favourite female fashion statement? “Tight jeans and heels.” What is your daily grooming ritual? “10 minutes in the morning on my hair after my shower, just to straighten and hairspray.” What are your opinions on tanning? “Only in summer, I don’t fake tan.” How important is taking care of your physical shape? “It’s a priority in life, for health reasons and looks.”
Vest: Topman Shorts: SoCal Shoes: Vans
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Vest: Slazenger Shorts: Addidas Shoes: Of�ice
Freddie Watson, 19, Shef�ield 1st Year English Language Shirt: All Saints Jacket: St George Jeans: Luke 1977 Underwear: Calvin Klein Shoes: Topman
Do you like brand names? “Yeah, but not when they’re too obvious.” What do you wear to lounge around in? “Trackies and a t-shirt, I’m not too bothered about the brand.” What is your favourite fashion statement? “I’m not too fussed about any particular statement.” What are your female fashion pet hates? “Girls in baggy jeans!” What is your favourite female fashion statement? “LBDs” (little black dress) What is your daily grooming ritual? “Shower for 5-10 minutes; do my hair, use some wax; and I moisturise.” What are your opinions on tanning? “Don’t do it, don’t want to.” How important is taking care of your physical shape? “I’m not sporty, I try to keep in shape. I don’t sweat about it, though.” Photography: Alice Machin
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Guy Severs, 23, Darlington 2nd Year Construction Manager (Northumbria University) Shirt: Tommy Hil�iger Jacket: Ted Baker Hoodie: H&M Jeans: Hugo Boss Underwear: Calvin Klein Boots: Kurt Geiger – with fur trim
Do you like brand names? “Yes, but I don’t necessarily go for them just for the names.” What do you wear to lounge around in? “Jack Wills joggers and hoodie.” What is your favourite fashion statement? “I like the smart-look, so blazers and shirts.” Who is your style icon? “Joey Essex is reem.” What are your female fashion pet hates? “Girls wearing out�its that don’t �latter their �igure- especially when it comes to leggings.” What is your favourite female fashion statement? “High-waisted skirts or shorts that accentuate their �igure (wink!).” What is your daily grooming ritual? “I get out of the shower, blow dry my hair and use a bit of hairspray and products.” What are your opinions on tanning? “Why not? I use Garnier gradual tan moisturiser sometimes.” How important is taking care of your physical shape? “I don’t go to the gym. I don’t have much motivation for that sort of thing.”