Cavendish fall from style
frenchfighter
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Looks like he has lost style with age. His shoes sense has gone backwards. He needs to shave more often. His glasses need to improve. For how much he wins I have remarkably few photos of him.
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Frenchie, this forum would be a poorer place without you. Love your photos - keep posting!
I know Cavs Nikes are custom made by 2 chaps, I don't think Nike make those shoes for general sale do they? Bit too plain for me any way...0 -
He needs to stop letting Peta choose his clothes for him - he's not enough of an essex wideboi to pull them off (thankfully!). He was on BBC wearing a polo shirt with all the buttons done up a few months back, I mean Come! On! like whats that about!
I could be really childish, cynical and shallow and point out that Peta is more famous for taking her clothes OFF rather than what she wears but I would nt do that.
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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RichN95 wrote:A good addition to Grand Tours would be if, at the Team presentations, when they're all lined up, Frenchie could conduct an inspection like some sort of drill sergeant.
"You 'orrible little man! Call those shoes white?!""In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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I would imagine that every day he wakes up and puts on that rainbow jersey, he'll be quite happy with how he looks."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0
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The Mad Rapper wrote:I know Cavs Nikes are custom made by 2 chaps, I don't think Nike make those shoes for general sale do they? Bit too plain for me any way...
Think they used to. Aren't they based on these?
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FTFYfrenchfighter wrote:French women need to shave.
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We need more cycling fashion abominations* from the current peloton please.
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inkyfingers wrote:I would imagine that every day he wakes up and puts on that rainbow jersey, he'll be quite happy with how he looks.
Amen.
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inkyfingers wrote:I would imagine that every day he wakes up and puts on that rainbow jersey, he'll be quite happy with how he looks.
Frankly that's irrelevant. Just becuase you are successful doesn't mean you have to lose style. Either way, the fans love a little bit of classy kit on the bike. As do sponsors - they are not going to pay an ugly and unstylish person to front their product/service.Contador is the Greatest0 -
He does allright off the bike
Sometimes
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frenchfighter wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I would imagine that every day he wakes up and puts on that rainbow jersey, he'll be quite happy with how he looks.
Frankly that's irrelevant. Just becuase you are successful doesn't mean you have to lose style. Either way, the fans love a little bit of classy kit on the bike. As do sponsors - they are not going to pay an ugly and unstylish person to front their product/service.
Yes they are.
Witness most professional sportsman."In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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frenchfighter wrote:He does allright off the bike
Sometimes
FF....
I'd have thought as a 'Frenchman' in the City you'd have a bit more taste in suits!0 -
Which dont you like?Contador is the Greatest0
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He's a dad now. Thats the way it goes I am afraid.0
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Rick Chasey wrote:
FF....
I'd have thought as a 'Frenchman' in the City you'd have a bit more taste in suits!
While I agree with you about that light grey suit (Chavtastic), since when have the French been the arbiters of a good suit?
No doubt, this is something else you'll prove me wrong on... 0 -
He must be one of the most sought after athletes in terms of endorsement and sponsorship, lets look at his current portfolio in addition to being used on "in action" shots for various kit manufacturers.
Free suits from Paul Smith
Head and Shoulders
Sky
Oakley
Nike
I think he's doing well enough to be comfortable in his own skin and dress/shave however he likes."In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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Coriander wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:
FF....
I'd have thought as a 'Frenchman' in the City you'd have a bit more taste in suits!
While I agree with you about that light grey suit (Chavtastic), since when have the French been the arbiters of a good suit?
No doubt, this is something else you'll prove me wrong on...
*shrugs* I quite like the "I'm French, I work for BNP/SG/Exane and I live in South Ken" look. Maybe it's my continental roots.0 -
frenchfighter wrote:inkyfingers wrote:I would imagine that every day he wakes up and puts on that rainbow jersey, he'll be quite happy with how he looks.
Frankly that's irrelevant. Just becuase you are successful doesn't mean you have to lose style. Either way, the fans love a little bit of classy kit on the bike. As do sponsors - they are not going to pay an ugly and unstylish person to front their product/service.
I can assure you that a sponsor would rather have a world champion who wins lots of races than a style icon who hardly ever wins.
The rainbow jersey and Sky's fairly plain kit probably limit his options a bit in terms of accessories. He's gone for a plain look which highlights the jersey, not sure that bright shoes and glasses would look much better. Sponsors also have a habit of saving their more interesting kit for the TDF so maybe we'll see something new then."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:Coriander wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:
FF....
I'd have thought as a 'Frenchman' in the City you'd have a bit more taste in suits!
While I agree with you about that light grey suit (Chavtastic), since when have the French been the arbiters of a good suit?
No doubt, this is something else you'll prove me wrong on...
*shrugs* I quite like the "I'm French, I work for BNP/SG/Exane and I live in South Ken" look. Maybe it's my continental roots.
You'll be telling me you like the brown shoes with a dark suit look next... 0 -
Coriander wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Coriander wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:
FF....
I'd have thought as a 'Frenchman' in the City you'd have a bit more taste in suits!
While I agree with you about that light grey suit (Chavtastic), since when have the French been the arbiters of a good suit?
No doubt, this is something else you'll prove me wrong on...
*shrugs* I quite like the "I'm French, I work for BNP/SG/Exane and I live in South Ken" look. Maybe it's my continental roots.
You'll be telling me you like the brown shoes with a dark suit look next...
I do with suits from a not-too-deep-navy-blue to Petrol blue suit. Not that I'd get away with wearing that around here. 0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:Coriander wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:
FF....
I'd have thought as a 'Frenchman' in the City you'd have a bit more taste in suits!
While I agree with you about that light grey suit (Chavtastic), since when have the French been the arbiters of a good suit?
No doubt, this is something else you'll prove me wrong on...
*shrugs* I quite like the "I'm French, I work for BNP/SG/Exane and I live in South Ken" look. Maybe it's my continental roots.
Please don't mention SG...brings me out in a cold sweat. I made one of my biggest ever work cock ups on a job for them, whole lot had to go in the bin and I had to grovel massively to the arrogant french bird at their end."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
Next time you are watching a race, see how many people not cleanly shaved you spot.Contador is the Greatest0
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To a degree he likely wears what he's paid to wear, unlike us amateur-connoisseur-punters. Another aspect are the freebies, e.g. car manufacturers offer celebs deals so they get a "free" top-of-range motor and only pay running costs, the idea being they are a shop window for star struck fanboys.0
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frenchfighter wrote:Next time you are watching a race, see how many people not cleanly shaved you spot.
Legs or face? And why?0 -
There were some shots from TofC. Outside the Bvlgari building.Contador is the Greatest0
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frenchfighter wrote:Next time you are watching a race, see how many people not cleanly shaved you spot.
What difference does it make?"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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frenchfighter wrote:Next time you are watching a race, see how many people not cleanly shaved you spot.
Part of that is probably the bit of cycling folk lore than you shouldn't expend any energy that you don't have to, and also that shaving your face before a big race somehow robs you of a bit of "go"."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0
