Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [Style Rules For Modern Living](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1072) ![Style Rules For Modern Living](https://media.slman.com/F3MMLi-MeWD0J9mQNaEMC-hZtRg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fag-style-rules-thub.jpg) [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 26 February 2020 # Style Rules For Modern Living An established face on the catwalk, Andrew Georgiades has learnt a lot along the way. We caught up with him between photoshoots to find out his tips for stylish dressing, including the places to buy luxury items at bargain prices. **You’ve just woken up. How do you decide what to wear in the morning?** Being British, I usually check the weather first thing. I always start from the bottom, deciding on boots or trainers first and build my outfit from there. My most recent purchase was a pair of boots from the Swedish brand [Our Legacy](https://www.ourlegacy.se/mens/footwear), which I’ll wear with jeans. My trainers are [Converse](https://www.converse.com/uk/en/products/converse/catalog/all-men?nav_fo=topnav-men-p1) or, if I need to be dressier, I’ll opt for a smarter sneaker like [Common Projects](https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/designer/common-projects). Good trousers are key. My go-to brands are [AMI ](https://www.amiparis.com/uk/sets/clothing-trousers)and [Acne ](https://www.acnestudios.com/uk/en/man/trousers/)as they always have a clean and simple silhouette in quality materials and cool textures. **Anything you wouldn’t be caught wearing?** Brogues with skinny jeans, or the big chunky trainers kicking around at the moment. Tailoring which is too tight is also never a good look. ![](https://media.slman.com/ur-bzmFxFJ-bA4DMSzTTgMYyNbU=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F1-ag-outfit-builder.jpg) [Round-Neck T-Shirt, £15 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosstores.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Ft-shirts%2Fproduct.round-neck-t-shirt-white.0164609001.html) [Pismo Wool Mohair Pant, £259 | Acne](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/acne-pismo-wool-mohair-pant-bk0231-900.html) [Cotton-Twill Shirt Jacket, £79 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosstores.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fcoats-and-jackets%2Fproduct.cotton-twill-shirt-jacket-green.0631787007.html) [Vagn Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt, £120 | Norse Projects](https://goodhoodstore.com/store/norse-projects-vagn-classic-crewneck-sweatshirt-light-grey-mel-50758) [All Star Hi Trainers, £52.99 | Converse](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2374&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.office.co.uk%252Fview%252Fproduct%252Foffice_catalog%252F1%252C21%252F2411000347%5D%5D) **So what items do you wear the most?** I can’t get through a week without a white t-shirt, my [Chuck Taylor black 70s Converse](https://www.converse.com/uk/en/regular/chuck-70-classic-high-top/162050C.html) and a pair of tailored trousers. [Cos](https://www.cosstores.com/en_gbp/men/trousers/tailored-trousers.html) is a great high-street brand for cool, good-quality bottoms, so I’ll go for these if my [Acne ones](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/acne-pismo-wool-mohair-pant-bk0231-900.html) are in the laundry. In the summer, I’ll wear a lot of neutral colours – khaki, white and ecru – and in winter I stick to black. It’s timeless, classic, cool and sophisticated, and it goes with almost everything. "Tailoring which is too tight is also never a good look." **How does your holiday style differ?** Last summer I spent a lot of time in loose oversized shirts from [Our Legacy](https://www.ourlegacy.se/mens/shirting) or Cuban-collared shirts from brands like [Cmmn Swdn](https://cmmn-swdn.com/collections/shirts). I buy my swim shorts, linen shirts and trousers from [Orlebar Brown](https://www.orlebarbrown.com/men/swim-shorts/) and [Frescobol Carioca](https://frescobolcarioca.co.uk/collections/swimwear), and will spend most days in a pair of classic [Havaiana flip flops](https://www.havaianas-store.com/en/men/flip-flops)[.](https://www.havaianas-store.com/en/men/flip-flops) **What was the first luxury fashion purchase you made?** I only buy something expensive if I think it’s a good investment. A great pair of shoes can make your whole outfit look much more expensive. My first big spend was on a pair of black leather [Saint Laurent Wyatt Chelsea boots](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/product/saint-laurent/shoes/chelsea-boots/wyatt-leather-chelsea-boots/3983529959633812), quickly followed by a pair of black [Gucci loafers](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/product/gucci/shoes/loafers/brixton-horsebit-webbing-trimmed-collapsible-heel-suede-loafers/12938511207175998), both from Mr Porter. I used to browse the website when I was younger, making wish lists, not thinking I would ever be able to afford anything, so it felt cool when I made that first purchase. I travel a lot, so I buy most of my clothes online from either Matches or Mr Porter, but I won’t give up the opportunity to visit an Acne, Goodhood, AMI or Our Legacy store if I’m passing one. **So you think it’s worth spending a bit extra on designer stuff?** I find the big e-comm retailers like Harvey Nichols, Mr Porter and Selfridges do great sales. If you can wait for them to hit, that’s a great way to buy luxury items without the hefty price tag. I always wait for my moment and go a bit wild when the sales start. Outerwear is worth spending money on. A good coat should last forever. If you can stretch to it, luxury knitwear can age well if looked after properly. But sometimes you can’t go wrong with the high street: [Uniqlo](https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/men) is great for basics and [Sandro](https://uk.sandro-paris.com/en/man/leather-jackets/)[ ](https://uk.sandro-paris.com/en/man/leather-jackets/)does some really cool leather and suede jackets that look much more expensive than they are. "I can’t get through a week without a white t-shirt, my Chuck Taylor black 70s Converse and a pair of tailored trousers." **Any rules on tailoring?** It should be relaxed but refined. I think the most important thing is to look comfortable but not swallowed up. If you only own one suit, you can’t beat a well-cut single-breasted jacket, but I think a double-breasted style looks great – especially worn with a polo or simple tee under it. If I was attending a smart event, I’d wear tailored trousers with Chelsea boots, with a nice knit and a double-breasted jacket. For all-out glamour, you can’t beat a Tom Ford black tuxedo. ![](https://media.slman.com/kPkG8QsrcwHEzg1-IpfwWtEkCeg=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F2-ag-outfit-builder.jpg) [Navy Double-Breasted Wool Blazer, £700 | Paul Smith](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=39654&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harveynichols.com%2Fbrand%2Fpaul-smith%2F375710-navy-double-breasted-wool-blazer%2Fp3736416%2F) [Pismo Wool Mohair Pant, £259 | Acne](https://www.endclothing.com/gb/acne-pismo-wool-mohair-pant-bk0231-900.html) [NO. 001, £1,850 | Tom Ford](https://www.tomford.co.uk/tom-ford-001/TFT001-4.html?cgid=001-CURATED#start=4) [Brixton Horsebit Suede Loafers, £485 | Gucci](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fgucci%2Fshoes%2Floafers%2Fbrixton-horsebit-webbing-trimmed-collapsible-heel-suede-loafers%2F12938511207175998) [Classic Shirt White Silk, £190 | Our Legacy](https://goodhoodstore.com/store/our-legacy-classic-shirt-white-silk-50953) **Where do you shop for denim?** I’ve just bought my first pair of light-wash[ jeans from Our Legacy](https://www.ourlegacy.se/mens/jeans), and have bought denim from [AMI](https://www.amiparis.com/me/sets/clothing-denim) in the past. I really dislike skinny jeans, especially when they’re in a mid or light-wash denim. Right now, I’m wearing my jeans quite relaxed – straight and classic cut, similar to the traditional [Levi’s 501](https://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/clothing/men/c/levi_clothing_men/facets/feature-fit_name/501%C2%AE/feature-fit/straight/feature-fit/regular). If you’re going for a slimmer fit, I’d opt for a black jean. **What is your shoe collection like?** You can’t go wrong with [Converse](https://www.converse.com/uk/en/products/converse/catalog/all-men). I own multiple pairs – high tops and low tops – in different colours. They do cool collaborations with other designers which are worth looking out for – I’ve got a pair of [DSM x Converse](https://shop.doverstreetmarket.com/us/sneaker-space/converse) which I really love. For something a bit more trendy, I’ll wear [Margiela Replicas](https://www.maisonmargiela.com/gb/maison-margiela/men/replica-sneakers-for-him), which I also have in a few different colourways, but my go-tos are the classic white and grey ones with gum soles. For more formal events, I’ll wear [Gucci loafers](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/search/gucci%20loafers) or [Saint Laurent Chelsea boots](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/search/ysl%20chelsea%20boots). I’m thinking about extending my shoe collection and buying a pair of classic [Derbys from Prada](https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/search/prada%20derbys), but I’ve not justified it yet. "My dad has a vintage Gucci watch that my mum gave him on their wedding day which I hope to inherit one day." **And what’s your stance on jewellery?** I wear a signet ring and a simple French watch with a small face. I think subtlety is best when wearing jewellery. I love watches and currently have three on my wishlist: a Rolex, a Cartier Tank and a Tom Ford 001. My dad has a vintage Gucci watch that my mum gave him on their wedding day which I hope to inherit one day. **Finally, whose style do you admire?** The old-school guys: Steve McQueen and Frank Sinatra. There was such a nonchalance in the way they dressed which looked effortless but also totally deliberate. Tom Ford is a more modern icon of mine. He once said: “Never, ever, ever wear anything you are uncomfortable in. Because that is what you’ll project.” Comfort is key for me, so this advice has always stuck with me. 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