Words: Gentleman's Journal
At Gentleman’s Journal, we like to think that we have a keen eye for identifying the figures at the forefront of their respective industries. To give you a bit of insight into their worlds, we’ve embarked on a series of insightful conversations with industry leaders, delving deep into their interests and perspectives. Here, we talk to supermodel and creative director David Gandy...
The best restaurant in the world is…
Blue Ribbon Sushi, in Soho, New York. The incredible cedar-clad restaurant serves fresh fish flown in daily from the Sea of Japan, as well as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Your favourite hotel is…
Dunton Hot Springs, in Colorado. It’s a remote, mountain-surrounded former mining town that has been reimagined as boutique cabins; a true escape.
The city destination you never tire of is…
Buenos Aires. I love the pace and energy.
The drink order that never disappoints is…
A simple gin and tonic – it’s my go-to drink.
Your perfect holiday is…
On safari in Africa with my family.
The menswear brand you rate is…
Obviously David Gandy Wellwear for your everyday essentials – we’ve combined wardrobe and well-being for the first time. And for more formal occasions, I really rate Thom Sweeney.
The best gift you have ever received is…
An engraved Jaeger-LeCoultre watch from my wife, Stephanie, after our first daughter, Matilda, was born.
The last thing you bought and loved is…
A thousand plants for my garden, including hydrangeas, lavender and buxus. I get great satisfaction looking at it after a thousand hours of planting…
The book everyone should read before they die is…
An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith, it’s the remarkable story of Tom Crean – an Antarctic survivor.
The best piece of advice you have received is…
Don’t believe your own hype.
The person in your career you admire most is…
The founder of Select Models, Tandy Anderson. She understood the vision and ambition I had and made it a reality.
The quote you live by is…
“Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
Image courtesy of David Gandy Wellwear. Photographer: Matthew Eades
The advice you would give to someone starting out in your profession is…
It’s not about your social-media profile or the number of likes you get – think about longevity and always have a 5–10-year plan.
Your biggest luxury is…
Time – as cliché as it sounds, when you get a bit older, you really do realise that this is the biggest luxury.
What you do to relax and unwind...
I workout using Technogym equipment; it’s the best in the world, and when I travel for work, I always try to ensure I stay in a hotel that has a Technogym gym.
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