gentlemen style
Right: charcoal herring bone overcoat, £120, black cotton cashmere/ half zip, £55, white shirt, £45, all by Dunnes This page: Paul Costelloe Living Red Merino v-neck, £55, Bbue Oxford penny collar, £45, navy sartorial tie, £17, dark brown boxed casual belt (just seen), £30, dark brown brogue, £75 Right: Paul Costelloe Living Grey Fair Isle knit, £55, rust check shirt, £45 All images supplied by Dunnes Stores, dunnesstores.com
messenger bags and iPad and tablet holders. The perfect blend of heritage and innovation for the urban traveller. www.montblanc.com.
Leisure
A gentleman knows how to unwind. He finds space to relax but the high standards that apply to his work life are carried over into his down time. Competitiveness is everything — whether he’s playing cricket, off-road sports or shooting. Choosing the right country and outdoor clothing comes easy to him. Functionality is vital. A gentleman never sacrifices comfort for fashion, but his attire remains stylish. Kit yourself out in style: from fine knitwear to must-have coats and jackets by the world’s leading brands, visit outdoorinternational. co.uk and countryattire.com.
Home and Family
A Sussex gentleman’s home is as much his domain as his office. It’s where he retreats to enjoy the fruits of his labour. Interiors blend the traditional with the modern. He has an eye for exquisite detail and favours sleek, functional surfaces. Comfort is vital and he embraces the latest technology — from the kitchen to his study. Entertaining is an integral part of his life — and, as with everything else, it comes to the Sussex gentleman naturally. He is the consummate host, serving the finest wines and liquor with fresh, carefully selected local produce. He delights in surprising his guests, and invitations to his beautiful home are to be treasured. Top interiors: Rusdens (rusdens.co.uk) for luxury home furnishings.
Integrity
A gentleman’s word is his bond. He never compromises his principles and practises honesty and sincerity at all times. His convictions and opinions are strong, but he knows how to get his way without being discourteous. George Bernard Shaw said “A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.” An interest in other people means that a gentleman learns from them. He is infinitely engaging and charming and is a master of conversation. But above all, the Sussex gentleman is an individual. He’s an adventurer and pioneer who both gives and commands respect. Following a tribe is anathema to him; he revels in striking out on his own and, in doing so, reaps the rewards.
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