Robert Pattinson 1: Gordon Brown 0

Rob won out on the best dressed list according to the British Edition GQ Magazine, leaving poor Gordon Brown top of the worst dressed! Can I just say I think it's AWESOME that Take That came in second on the best dressed (mini squeeee from my teenage years) and Russell Brand came in second on the worst dressed list.



It's not the suits, it seems, but the success of the men wearing them that counts

Take a dark suit, a crisp white shirt and a snazzy tie; it might be a recipe for sartorial success for a Hollywood heartthrob, but it's a fashion disaster when worn by Britain's Prime Minister.

Or so says GQ, the men's magazine whose staff choose the best- and worst-dressed men of the year. One man in a suit – Gordon Brown – was voted the worst-dressed while another – actor Robert Pattinson – was voted best-dressed.

The evidence suggests it is not just the suit that makes the fashion icon but the success of the man inside it: while last year was an unparalleled success for Pattinson, 23, who won hearts with his lead role in the vampire blockbuster Twilight films, it has been less glittering for Britain's embattled premier.

Now, his fashion credentials have slumped too, sinking from last year's third worst-dressed to being first in this year's rankings. GQ staff deemed Mr Brown's fashion sense as "anything but a prime example of British style".

James Sherwood, a men's fashion writer and author of The London Cut: Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring, said the styles of Gordon Brown and Robert Pattinson can't be judged on a level playing field.

"The former is a rather dour, middle-aged prime minister, dressing for his political survival in unassuming made-to-measure suits.

"The latter is the hot new Hollywood poster boy, dressing to dazzle teenage girls on the world's red carpets in suits most probably chosen by a fleet of stylists," he said. "It would go against every fibre in Brown's body to be identified as well-dressed."

The Conde Nast magazine gave a high vote to the Conservative party leader, David Cameron, who came eighth in the list of best dressers.

Professor Iain Webb, fashion writer and academic at Central St Martins, said Mr Cameron's PR background may inform his slick dressing.

"It's probably a case of Cameron wanting to present a total package which gets him on to best dressed lists in magazines like GQ," he said. Mr Brown was not the only politician to suffer indignity. He was joined by the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, in third place, the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Il, in eighth, and the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, who was likened to "Charlie Chaplin ... with a touch of Laurel and Hardy, more Hardy than Laurel", in fourth.

The best...1. Robert Pattinson 2. Take That 3. Alex Turner 4. Fantastic Mr Fox 5. Tom Ford... and the worst 1. Gordon Brown 2. Russell Brand 3. Nicolas Sarkozy 4. Boris Johnson 5. The Top Gear Team

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35 comments:

PhinPhan said...

I like Rob in hobo gear...I just finished seeing New Moon for the
6th time. Although I've had enough of the story for now..I find myself just staring at Rob in every scene and not even looking at the actor is speaking or being focused on. I'm in it deep. He is so georgeous that my girly parts tingle in every scene he's in. I think I need to see a professional (and by that I mean a professional Robward impersonator...then a therapist).

Suz said...

He wears a tux like no other..he
even kicks Mel Gibson's ass in The Year Of Living Dangerously...

KICKS it to the GROUND!

LTavares2011 said...

Rob is always on top. Always number 1. He is the best. Rob in a tuxedo or in a suit is so adorable, so hot!!!!!!!!

RPCinemaMajo said...

@ Sparkledazed: I only see New Moon by Rob. and I need a psychologist ... I love this man...so we are in the same jajajaja


Sparkledazed said...

I like Rob in hobo gear...I just finished seeing New Moon for the
6th time. Although I've had enough of the story for now..I find myself just staring at Rob in every scene and not even looking at the actor is speaking or being focused on. I'm in it deep. He is so georgeous that my girly parts tingle in every scene he's in. I think I need to see a professional (and by that I mean a professional Robward impersonator...then a therapist).

Angie said...

Suz, I so completely agree.

Loisada said...

Well Kat, he may be number one but I for one am hoping he is definitely not always on top! Especially after somebody tears off one of those sexy tuxes. Thanks Suz for the mind-blowing visuals!

Heidi said...

Rob can make sweatpants look sexy. I can hardly get past those amazing eyes of his...those alone render me speechless and reduce me to a quivering mass of goo. As for the rest of him...just a bonus. :)

RPLover said...

the guy cleans up good, yes he does, but-I love him best scruffy and comfy!

fashionable? no. snuggly and sexy? YES.

Gwen Cooper 426 said...

"The latter is the hot new Hollywood poster boy, dressing to dazzle teenage girls on the world's red carpets...".

Uh, not just teenage girls... LOL. Consider Gwen totally dazzled. Tux or no Tux. Preferably, the latter. Totally naked is completely acceptable. ; )

(Gwen, proud to be a NB.)

PhinPhan said...

@ marcoski: it is good to be comforted by you and others by knowing that i'm not suffering alone. Misery loves company :-(

Twired Jen said...

Yah...doesn't matter what they wear in those contests...it's the man beneath the clothes. Check out my take on the subject. www.sotwired.blogspot.com =)

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Tux, suit, slacks, sweats, cargos & my favorite, button fly jeans.... It's all fucking good. Period.

jc(britlover) said...

RPL, Gwen, RPG-I wholeheartedly, totally agree!
Nobody wears anything better than Rob does. I'm also partial to hobo Rob, but love me some buttonfly jeans and even those damn pj's. Tux for the benefit of teenage girls-I don't think so. NB's sure do appreciate a guy who can work the dress up thing and Rob, you got it goin'on!

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Wanted to give a ff rec.. read it today.. it's complete & kinda fluffy, but good...

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5186191/1/I_Will_Follow_You_Into_The_Dark

Gwen Cooper 426 said...

Thanks, RPG, you ff pusher, you!

(Yes, Gwen now has eight, count 'em, eight stories up right now. Shhh, don't tell Pining that Gwen's reading instead of writing tonight.)

HA and MOTU updates were sweet, I tell ya! ; )

Here's one I read earlier today: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5540509/1/ This is Not My Life

womadsart said...

I'm with you Sparkledazed! I've seen it 7 times and I do the same! I'm going Wednesday again for #8!! Is there anybody more gorgeous than this man? Hobo or in this picture with that tux!! jeeeezzzzz!!!!!!

LM said...

Rob's got that long, lean, hungry look that photographers and the rest of us love. I don't think it matters much what he wears he looks terrific. Yes, he does clean up nice, but I even like that beard he's sporting now. It's thick, multi hued and so far, at least, short. Very male. Yummmmy.

rpattzgirl survived Rob! said...

Thanks Gwen! I've been looking for that ff and could not find it!

Treasure_7 said...

I agree it doesn't matter what Rob wears he is just so totally gorgeous.

LM said...

@Treasure, Amen!

Anonymous said...

I'd like to see him in modern tuxedos, something a little less "classic"...
But, let's be objective! Rob is not well dressed. He is just dressed with what he's got... and I guess he dresses like any 23 year old young man... and everyone calls it the "hobotinson way of life" ;o)
Well back to bed for me... It's being snowing all night and I cannot get my car out of its parking space... It just makes the week-end longer before my holidays to Mauritius next week :o)))

Juli87 said...

Sorry Rob, I really love you and your hobolicious style....but best dressed?!! WTF??? I really think someone's fair judgement must have been dazzled here. Probably because Rob's just such a beautiful person - inside and outside.

Juli87 said...

Sorry Rob, I really love you and your hobolicious style....but best dressed?!! WTF??? I really think someone's fair judgement must have been dazzled here. Probably because Rob's just such a beautiful person - inside and outside.

Juli87 said...

Sorry Rob, I really love you and your hobolicious style....but best dressed?!! WTF??? I really think someone's fair judgement must have been dazzled here. Probably because Rob's just such a beautiful person - inside and outside.

Anonymous said...

i'm not only giving a mini squeeee from my teenage years a huge squeeeee i loved take that i still insainly do, when they broke up in 1996 i felt like a member of my family died, i'm so happy you liked them too, i think they are a great talented band and Gary's voice is just perfect, i wish they could and would do something for the eclipse soundtrack,
i have two vidoes for Twilight with take that music check them out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyX6x3aoxRg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1SV4NjHZA

jlsentangledweb said...

Rob wears the clothes, they don't wear him. That man looks good in tattered, misbuttoned, wrinkled shirts--anyone else would look dirty and unkempt; Rob looks delicious!

LeslieHeartsRob said...

I know...I'm late!

I agree with all my NB's!!!

Rob could wear a freakin' paper bag and I'd still be mopping up drool (among other things)!!

And while I love HoboRob...I think that OscarRob is my favorite!! I swear to God I puddle every time I see those videos and pics!!

tgill said...

That man has the most elegant body.Why aren't the major clothing labels beating down the doors to get him to model for them?

Anonymous said...

@tgill. They probably are trying but he doesn't have a publicist, so nobody's in charge of that for him... Things might change soon !

PhinPhan said...

Sue..methinks we r on the same page of the Rob porn magazine....(if only!!. Rob does look beautific in everything no doubt, but if I were allowed to dress him from the knickers up(gurgle, moan, gurgle) I would dress him in comfy homeless fashions handwashed by me with lust and love ;) I would then place sweet lil' handcuffs around his delicious hands so that he couldn't get away (at least for a little while). But I digress....but digressing is funner...but I digress....like I said, counseling is def in my future.

skorpia said...

I LOVE how Rob swings the suit. He just melts the camera lens. I agree with the worst list. Why isnt the Peter guy on there?? Rob looks great in anything. The only thing he has to worry about (being hypercritical) is the fit. Once he has the right fit he's fine. I have to say he looks great in layers:) and beat up jeans. GROOVY

HeneciaD said...

sure he is the 1 couse it fits so perfect to him whatever he wears and this one was so good I love you Rob

MMc said...

I know I'm stupid but I don't know any of the people on that best/worst dressed list except Rob, Russell and Gordon. Who the hell is Take That?? Sorry Goz.

Anonymous said...

Vote Rob:
Nominated as "Hello" magazine's Most Attractive Man, Grand Finale 2009 (vote now to determine the year’s overall winners, votes can be cast only once every 10 minutes, ends on January 20 at 13:00BST)
www.hellomagazine.com/vote/grand-finale2009/menattractive.html

In poll at NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (vs. Jonas fans winning)
www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2010/01/which-teen-idol-has-the-most-dedicated-superfans/

womadsart said...

@ rpattzgirl, I read your recommended ff and... LOVED IT.... on of he best ones I've read. Read all the chapters in one night. Very very sexy!
thx!

 
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