Giro presenters fashion watch

DeVlaeminck

I have to credit all the Eurosport presenters for making an effort with their clothes. Given they've made the effort it's only fair we recognise that.

Bradley's outfit today is particularly bold - I'd expect to see that white top and what are almost light grey leggings on a young girl than a middle aged man - I'm not sure he carries it off but - it's not something I'd attempt though so I give him marks for bravery 3 out of 5.

Orla - it's a long race but she's worn that before. She always makes an effort - it's very casual for a sports anchor but she pulls it off...so I'll say 4 out of 5.

Adam - oversize Burberry check shirt, black trousers, no socks and loafers. He's made a bit of a statement with his outfits but this one isn't for me 2 out of 5 from me.

gsk82

What about Dan's black gcn sweatshirts?

webboo

I thought this was going to about some trendy Italian watch maker sponsoring something or other in Giro.
Do they make watches in Italy.

mrb123

Think you're referring to the "Giro presenter's fashion watch" thread...

orraloon

Or indeed presenters'

mrb123

orraloon said:

Or indeed presenters'

That would be the "Giro presenters' fashion watches" thread...

bobmcstuff

webboo said:

I thought this was going to about some trendy Italian watch maker sponsoring something or other in Giro.
Do they make watches in Italy.

Me too.

Also Panerai (yes they're Swiss but they're also Italian).

bm5

My vote is for Sean’s black polo shirts. The rest are trying too hard.

phreak

I thought this thread was in reference to Rick's comment that male watches are like jewelry for women.

amrushton

webboo said:

I thought this was going to about some trendy Italian watch maker sponsoring something or other in Giro.
Do they make watches in Italy.

Panerai prob the most famous but a few smaller brands.

DeVlaeminck

phreak said:

I thought this thread was in reference to Rick's comment that male watches are like jewelry for women.

You can imagine that product - the Eurosport Presenters Fashion Watch, now you can emulate the style of Adam Blythe for only £299.99 plus postage.

flasher

Always looks like Adam and Orla are going clubbing straight after the show!

bobmcstuff

Wiggins with the white turtleneck and blazer look today

bobmcstuff

Blythe is wearing a Rolex, looks almost like a new GMT master on an Oyster (if it's the same one he's worn before) but I'm surprised he's a big enough deal/rich enough to get hold of one.

MattFalle

bobmcstuff said:

Blythe is wearing a Rolex, looks almost like a new GMT master on an Oyster (if it's the same one he's worn before) but I'm surprised he's a big enough deal/rich enough to get hold of one.

why? its a couple of quid but not really major tbh and quite a sound investment as opposed to someone dropping £10 on yet another S-Works....

bobmcstuff

MattFalle said:

bobmcstuff said:

Blythe is wearing a Rolex, looks almost like a new GMT master on an Oyster (if it's the same one he's worn before) but I'm surprised he's a big enough deal/rich enough to get hold of one.

why? its a couple of quid but not really major tbh and quite a sound investment as opposed to someone dropping £10 on yet another S-Works....

It's not necessarily the cost of the watch itself, I'm sure he could afford that if he wanted (although I don't get the impression he is massively loaded or anything) - they are going for around £14k on the second hand market - it's that they're extremely hard to get hold of. To get a new one is nigh on impossible. Apparently, most approved dealers are only getting in a very few and they are going to people who spend many times the value of the watch, 10x or more, on other stuff, and have had a long relationship with the dealer.

Although as Blythe likes a bit of bling he may well have a relationship with an approved dealer and they may have sold it to him on the basis he is on TV.

MattFalle

its a watch, not even like a mega special one.

he wanted it, he got the word out, someone offered him one.

that's all really. no great dramas or mystery about it.

DeVlaeminck

I know nothing about watches but it could be a dealer who is a cycling fan - people are attracted to celebrity and in cycling circles any former world tour pro probably counts as one.

DeVlaeminck

I'm really not getting the no socks with trousers and smart shoes. Maybe it's my age ?

I mean on holiday or a summer's day maybe with trainers or deck shoes fine but especially with those caramel leather shoes Brad has on and trousers half way up his lower leg it just looks wrong to me.

bobmcstuff

DeVlaeminck said:

I'm really not getting the no socks with trousers and smart shoes. Maybe it's my age ?

I mean on holiday or a summer's day maybe with trainers or deck shoes fine but especially with those caramel leather shoes Brad has on and trousers half way up his lower leg it just looks wrong to me.

No both of their footwear choices were mystifying to me

pblakeney

DeVlaeminck said:

I'm really not getting the no socks with trousers and smart shoes. Maybe it's my age ?

I mean on holiday or a summer's day maybe with trainers or deck shoes fine but especially with those caramel leather shoes Brad has on and trousers half way up his lower leg it just looks wrong to me.

Recently saw a bunch of overpaid footballists waking out of the changing room dressed similarly. Must be a "thing". Fashion ≠ style.

bobmcstuff

shirley_basso

What's the final comment from ian2wheels?

orraloon

Mankinis.

bobmcstuff

Yeah, the BR photo upload ruins the resolution doesn't it

webboo

So there is bunch of middle age men and older discussing the fashion choices of younger men who are successful media stars.
I wonder how many times this has been played out.

RichN95.

webboo said:

So there is bunch of middle age men and older discussing the fashion choices of younger men who are successful media stars.
I wonder how many times this has been played out.

Some of us are old enough to remember when Burberry plaid was fashionable.

bobmcstuff

webboo said:

So there is bunch of middle age men and older discussing the fashion choices of younger men who are successful media stars.
I wonder how many times this has been played out.

I'm younger than both of them I think

bobmcstuff

Oh no, that's not true, Blythe is a year younger than me.

bobmcstuff

I still think shoes like that with no socks is daft. I do know people who dress like that so it's presumably cool at the moment.

Generally I'm a fan of Blythes' shirts although I would never be able to or try to pull them off myself. My wife usually wants then for herself - she likes a loud shirt.

I wear a lot of Patagonia if that helps.

RichN95.

bobmcstuff said:

I still think shoes like that with no socks is daft. I do know people who dress like that so it's presumably cool at the moment.

I've hardly worn socks for a year and a half now, so I guess I'm bang on trend. Are not doing any ironing and turning up to morning meetings in a dressing gown also fashionable?