Cause every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man!

Welcome back loyal readers. Let us continue on our path to enlightenment, tracking down those who are dressed up like a million-dollar trooper and tryin’ hard to look like Gary Cooper, in the hope that we can pin down exactly what it is that makes a man look really damn good in vintage gear.

Let us call to the pulpit of style our next subject.

It’s normally him introducing us but for one night only, ladies and gentlemen, it’s Tadhg Morgan! Burlesque promoter, purveyor of kink, and man about town in a cravat, Tadhg enjoys the finer things in life and is partial to ladies with wobbly thighs.

When did your interest in vintage fashion start?
As far back as I can remember! I’ve always loved old films and admired classic male style. My grandfather was quite an influence as he was a tailor and rather fussy with it. Still, I’d like to point out the difference between fashion and style. I don’t much care for fashion! For me my style has become more of a statement, a way of expressing my feelings on the rest of the world, therefore the liner notes on those Nation Of Ulysses records were fairly influential also.

What other styles have you worn over the years? Any fashion disasters?
Oh, I was a baggy-trousered skateboarding hardcore kid. The disaster would be the half-mast jeans…

What blokes do you think have really good style?
Very few. I like Tim Wonnacott, but he’s just sprung into my head. Correct neckwear is usually the best indicator.

Oh dear, at least Scott gave us something to perve on…

Which birds do you think are well turned out?
Laura Henderson in the Rusty Zip. I have NEVER seen her look bad. She’s got great style. I’m sure I can think of others, give me time…

(4 weeks pass)

May I add Gizzy Erskine to my stylish lady list? Am I too late?

(You may add Gizzy Erskine, my dear.  Even though I think she’s a dreadful wench who tries to ruin perfectly good chocolate cake by hiding vegetables in it.  One should always approach a woman who hides veg in funny places with caution.)

Where do you go to look for new threads?
I don’t go out looking for them. The best finds are always opportunistic. I’m very lucky that way.

What’s your favourite outfit?
My blue houndstooth sports jacket and blue-grey slacks. Sometimes with a scarlet pullover, always with a white shirt and either a necktie or cravat.

We ladies do a lot of preening to keep ourselves looking super. When it comes to male grooming, how much do you do to keep looking dapper?
All a gentleman needs is a good razor and a good barber. Anything below the collar is best left alone.

Fair dos Tadhg!

Research phase complete.  Mission Dapper Gent will reach its climax later this week as we reveal the 8 steps to dapperifcation.