When it comes to menswear Belstaff has always been in my TOP 3 brands. It's 'the' love mark of mine. I love the style, the fabric, the design, and the attitude of the brand.
There is no one in the world that can say that David Beckham is not a style icon.
So...
Here is a fatal blow! Belstaff meets David Beckham! The best campaign couple of all times!
As a leather star, Belstaff is known for making some of the finest motorcycle attire around. With its new chief creative officer Martin Cooper, the biking brand has opened a gargantuan flagship shop on London's New Bond Street and launched it with a style icon; David Beckham.
Belstaff is now open at 135-137 New Bond Street, Mayfair, London, W1.
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Here is an interview with David Beckham by Nick Carvell, Fashion Editor of GQ.co.uk, at
last night's store launch to talk bikes, biker jackets and best-dressed riders.
Source for the interview:
GQ
GQ: When did you first get involved with
Belstaff?
David Beckham: About five or six years I
went into a vintage store when I was first thinking about riding bikes and
found this really cool biker - an old, vintage Belstaff jacket. I've worn it
ever since.
GQ: Who's the best-dressed man to ever get on a
bike?
I always look back in time, so I'd have to
say Steve McQueen.
GQ: What is it about riding a bike you
particularly love? Does Victoria ever hop on with you?
With four children, it hard to get her on
the bike. I love the freedom of riding. When you're out there no-one knows it's
you because you've got the full face helmet on. I can just enjoy being alone.
GQ: Do you have a couple of bikes yourself?
I do, they're over in LA. I haven't
actually ridden in England yet - only in the US and in France.
GQ: What's your favourite motorbike?
It's got to be my vintage [Harley Davidson]
Knucklehead. I had it built specially from different parts. It's great - really
Twenties looking. Also you just can't beat a classic Triumph.
Nick is Fashion Editor of GQ.co.uk.
Follow
him on Twitter and Instagram at @nickcarvell.
