Brian Winterbourne
For many of us Brian IS Mr Menswear.
With a history in our illustrious trade that goes back several decades, a passion for fashion, an eye for detail and a stickler for doing everything 'right' he is an important, if not vital, member of The 39 Club.
Starting in retail then quickly defecting to wholesale he spent 20yrs at Carrington Viyella (Viyella/Rocola/Van Heusen/Peter England) and ultimately joined Europe's largest shirt producer, Seidensticker GmbH.
Semi retired now he is enjoying his time either at his lovely home or travelling, and keeping himself busy with the club and his other consultant role as Principal of 135 member strong buying group, IMC.
He describes himself as er, quite shy..
Most memorable order?
My first casual shirt order from John Lewis Partnership was for £175,000
Most inspirational person in menswear?
It has to be George Davies
Favourite song?
"Have I told you lately" by Van Morrison
Something you are particulalry good at?
Spending other peoples money!
Your worst habit?
I think I talk too much.
Favourite chocolate bar?
I do like a Mars bar from time to time
Do you play a sport?
Yes - I like badminton and swimming
Who would play you in a film?
I think that would have to be George Clooney
Fantasy Dinner Guests?
Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill & Marilyn Monroe.
