Pro Selector: Carlton London MD Carl Virk
Carl Virk likes to keep his style simple and subtle, which allows him to carry everything off well, whether for work or leisure: his CV of favourites, from a Raymond Weil watch to D&G jackets.
Carl likes to keep his style simple and subtle, which allows him to carry everything off well, whether for work or leisure.
Personal style: I should mention I have a classic pair of Dolce & Gabbana military grey trousers, which are nearly fifteen years old and in pristine condition. I don’t think I will ever throw them away and will probably pass them on to my son.
Style prediction: Don’t overdo it, always step out of your house wearing what you can carry off whether you are going to work, dinner or spending some time with the family.
The CV
01 T-shirt – Polo Club: I enjoy wearing any plain white v-neck t-shirt as it goes with everything, always looks clean and never goes out of fashion. ₹3,500
02 Watch – Raymond Weil: When I was in my college days Raymond Weil was the in brand, and it was my first purchase. It had nice leather straps and I was mesmerised by how thin the watch was and loved its simplicity. ₹1,37,000
03 Belt – Hugo Boss: A belt is as essential as the other clothing items. I usually prefer a nice thin black reptile printed belt from Hugo Boss. ₹14,000
04 Footwear – Carlton: I usually wear my same shoes at least three times a week, so for this my trusted pair of Carlton London handmade Goodyear welts sorts me out! Right now a dark grey brush off is my colour. ₹4,500
05 Sunglasses – Dolce & Gabbana: Always D&G as far as I can remember, I think I bought my first pair when I was eighteen. I don’t know why, it just fits me better than the other brands. ₹18,000
06 Shirt – Reiss Stores: I usually shop in London and one of my favourite stores is Reiss. Every medium shirt fits me like it’s made to measure; I was there recently and bought a sky blue white and black shirt. ₹7,000
07 Trousers – Zara: Slim trousers are what I am wearing at the moment and in my wardrobe you will find brands like Zara. ₹3,700
08 Socks – Marks & Spencer: Socks are an essential part of the wardrobe, I am extremely careful when it comes to choosing socks. It has to match with the colour of my pants. Marks & Spencer socks are the most comfortable. ₹500
09 Men’s bag – Bally: When it comes to the comfort of a men’s bag, Bally is the most preferred as it is simple yet chic. ₹24,000
10 Scarves – Burberry: Scarves are essential for Delhi winters, I mostly like to wear Burberry scarves because of the masculine colour and design. ₹11,000
11 Jacket – Dolce & Gabbana: I love wearing jackets and prefer casual dressing more. D&G jackets are casual and trendy. ₹48,000
From the February 2013 issue of FHM India.
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