New Zealand's best dressed businessman - who will it be?
There’s a new, young breed of fashionista and they’re keeping it lean
Monday, April 12 2010 || News || BY Unlimited Staff
Generation X and Y are well represented among the 13 finalists in this year’s Best Dressed Businessman awards, run by Working Style in association with Unlimited.
“This year’s quite amazing, they’re all kids, right into their threads and seem to really embrace the whole concept of being judged as well dressed,” says Dobbs.
“[They’re wearing] lean, mean suits that are cut short in the jacket, short in the sleeve and if they’re any tighter you'll squeak when you walk down the street. Really fitted.”
The judges had their work cut out for them this year, says Dobbs, with a large number of nominations to sort through.
“There was a lot of blood letting, a lot of fierce discussion. It’s very serious business.”
But for those who made the final cut it was not just about the swanky suit, but the overall look, he says.
“They had to look good in the photo, them, what they’re wearing, it all had to work. Not typically beautiful or anything like that, but it all had to work how they pulled the whole combination off.”
So, without further ado, here are the finalists:
Mr Auckland:
Parma Nand, cardiothoracic surgeon, MercyAscot, Auckland
Ben Ford, analyst, corporate finance, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Jason Walker, managing director New Zealand, HAYS Recruiting
Richard Wilks, analyst, financial risk, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Mr Wellington:
Simon Bradwell, journalist, TVNZ
Dr Allan Freeth, CEO, TelstraClear
It seems to me mens fashion has not changed in years. I wore a 30 year old suit the other month and was complimented on how modern and fashionable it looked. Do not throw your clothes out guys it will come back in fashion!
Posted by Anonymous at 10:31 on April 24, 2010
Congratulations Ben, well deserved.
Posted by Anonymous at 08:54 on April 22, 2010
Noticed the same stylish man more than few mornings mad rush thru Nelson Street to work, almost like one of the character from the TV show Mad Men, understated yet stood out amongst other boxy and/or the bold pinstripe look-at-moy-look-at-moy suited guy...kudos Mr Mitchell Kornman.
Posted by Anonymous at 12:00 on April 16, 2010
yes - Those brown suade shoes are o for awesome
Posted by Anonymous at 12:56 on April 16, 2010
yes, and when he accessorised with an umbrella on odd days...very effortless aka. singing in the rain
Posted by Anonymous at 01:04 on April 16, 2010
the waistcoat has to win
Posted by Anonymous at 09:35 on April 13, 2010
Working Style's competition looks odd.
How can it be ?
Surely international labels like Hugo Boss and Zegna are better than a NZ brand like Working Style ? i.e. How can a NZ brand compete with the best in the world ?
Go figure !
Posted by Anonymous at 22:47 on April 12, 2010
Working Style is part of the judging panel, I maybe wrong but not all nominees dressed by WS. WS do not necessary provide suitable solution to different individual as I personally learn from my WS made-to-measure experience not once but without sidetracking, Hugo Boss or Zegna, Working Style or Crane Brothers, I think labels help with the ideal and fabrics they stock, but most important its one confidence/knowledge to cutting/fabrics etc with the help of a good tailor.
Posted by Anonymous at 12:17 on April 16, 2010
If you rate Hugo Boss as the best in the world, you probably shouldn't be buying your own clothes.
Posted by Anonymous at 15:27 on April 13, 2010
Why the hell not?
Posted by Anonymous at 08:50 on April 13, 2010
