FRENCH DRESSING
As Contributing Editor at super-chic compendium Parisian Gentleman, Paul Fournier has much to live up to — yet with his strict adherence to quality, detail and texturing, he presents himself as nothing other than a walking style bible.
POCKET GUIDE
by aleksandar cvetkovic photography edoardo moruzzi
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Paul’s bespoke blazer by Anderson & Sheppard is one of his most valued jackets. Cut in a durable 13oz worsted from Smith’s Woollens, it is capable of keeping up with his international lifestyle.
2. The design of Paul’s lapel pin is inspired by a Chinese Qing dynasty ceremonial tunic button, and displays the character Shou, meaning ‘longevity’. It is testimony to his belief in quality. 3. Without a handkerchief in his breast pocket, Paul feels ‘naked’. Drake’s silk-wool blend prints are a personal favourite. The formality of his outfit always dictates the sobriety of the hanky. 4. Paul prefers watches made with meticulous in-house movements. His Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Sun-Moon Date ticks the requisite
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box, and was purchased to celebrate the signing of his first employment contract. 5. Paul collects bracelets on his travels. They’re a convenient way to ‘spice up’ an outfit and display a dash of wit. The curious skull-adorned example serves just this purpose, sitting as it does in stark contrast to Paul’s natural optimism. 6. Bespoke glasses by Maison Bonnet were an ‘irresistibly alluring’ proposition. Following a process similar to that of working with his tailor, these were designed and fitted precisely to Paul’s requirements. 7. These chocolate-brown brogues from Carmina are Paul’s old faithfuls. Through all weathers and conditions they soldier on (thanks to the quality of leather) — one reason why Paul ‘always ends up wearing Carmina’.
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flâneur of the highest order, Mr. Paul Fournier considers his dress with a fastidious attention to detail — not that you’d know it, so natural is his style. His aesthetic is characteristically chic, colourful, debonair and, one might dare say, rather à la mode. But one expects nothing less of’ the Contributing Editor of Parisian Gentleman.
Paul has a penchant for richly textured fabrics. Playing with texture is far more interesting to him than experimenting with pattern, because ‘the effect of contrasting different textures remains subtle’ — apparent here in the attractive softness of his look.
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