Each week our Meet Bernard team will let you know their favorite looks and give you a snipet into their world with a small Q&A. Following from last week where store manager, Sean, went for the Marty McFly inspired look, store owner, Laura’s gone for something just as good, if not a little warmer. Take note men, women know what they want in a man…
Over almost a century and a half, Brooks England has grown from a small workshop to a byword in quality craftsmanship. Back in 1865, John Boultbee Brooks left his hometown of Hinckley in Leicestershire with just £20 in his pocket.
He headed for Birmingham, where in 1866 he established a business in horse harnesses and general leather goods in Great Charles Street under the name JB Brooks & Co. In 1878, the unfortunate death of Mr Brooks’ horse led to a stroke of inspiration. Unable to afford another horse, he borrowed a bicycle in order to commute to work. He found the seat so uncomfortable that he vowed to do something about it.
On 28 October 1882, Mr Brooks filed his first saddle patent. Waddling cyclists everywhere rejoiced and the new product was a roaring success. Soon, Bernard will have his very own saddle from our friends a Brooks England. These will make a perfect Christmas gift for any man who values his rear and wants to look good while racing towards his destination…
Congratulations to our friend’s at Farah! They picked up the award for…. Drum roll please…. MENSWEAR BRAND OF THE YEAR at the Drapers Fashion Awards 2011
Each week our Meet Bernard team will let you know their favorite looks and give you a snipet into their world with a small Q&A. First up is store manager, Sean!
When I asked him to put a look together he said: “two words: Marty McFly”. So, inspired by the Back to the Future kid, here’s Sean’s favourite look for Autumn/Winter 2011.
Cheers for that Sean. Now if you don’t mind, a few questions…
What’s the oldest item of clothing you own: Adidas ‘Metro Attitudes’. Had them for about ten years.
Which brand is currently getting your love? Has to be Stussy.
First record/tape/CD you bought with your own money? Aerosmith’s, A Little South of Sanity.This is actually a little lie… I just found out it was AQUA!
Any embarrassing crushes? Joe Gordon Levitt
Where was your first snog? Gossip’s underage party in St. Austell, Cornwall.
Button or zip fly? Button
Boxers or pants? Boxers
Shoes or trainers? Trainers
Jeans or chinos? Jeans
Tea or Coffee? Coffee
He-Man or Thunder Cats? Thunder Cats
DC or Marvel? Marvel
Beatles or The Rolling Stones? The Stones
Digital or Analogue? Digital
So there you go! Now you know a little more about Meet Bernard’s store manager.
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Laura has gone for; Penfield’s Hoosac Jacket, Norse Projects Agni Knit, Edwin ED-47 regular Rainbow Selvage, Norse Projects Arnar Gloves, Red Wing Classic Dress Beckman, Sandqvist Osborn Bag
