David Gandy lacks style on the school run
He may be known for his sense of style, but David Gandy has insisted he looks "a bit of a mess" on the school run.
David Gandy thinks he needs to take style lessons from fellow dads on the school run.
The 46-year-old model - who has Matilda, seven, and Tabitha, four, with partner Stephanie Mendoros - may be regarded as one of the world's most fashionable men, but he insisted he is a "bit of a mess" when dropping his kids off in the morning so doesn't think any of the other parents feel they need to up their sartorial game alongside him.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “Actually I’m the one who looks a bit of a mess. I’m generally winning if I have the same pair of shoes on. In fact, I look at the other dads and they’re pretty impeccable. I need some lessons from them.”
One of David's most famous modelling jobs was his Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue ads with Jennifer Lopez, but he joked fellow holidaymakers are in for a disappointment if they expect to see him rocking skimpy swimwear by the pool these days.
He said: “I’ve never actually been a Speedos guy myself. That wasn’t me; that was playing the character of a wonderful Mediterranean man for a moment.
"But if people expect that person, they need to bear in mind that that was 2007, so they’re going to be sorely disappointed these days."
David isn't interested in trends and favours "classic" staples in his wardrobe instead.
He said: “By this age you tend to know what works and know what fits, every time I try and get into a ‘trend', I always just revert back to classic, timeless clothes. I can’t do trends.”
Earlier this week, David joined model Leomie Anderson at the launch of Il Fresco di Peroni, an Italian Renaissance-inspired optical illusion artwork in London's Covent Garden.
The 3D artwork, which was created by Joy! Collective, is an immersive experience where visitors can step into the hand-painted scene, sit at the table for a live apertitivo moment and enjoy a free half pint of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, which is poured directly from the creative. T
David said: “The ritual of Aperitivo is a beautiful occasion to stop and savour the moment with a great drink, quality food and company. As a globally recognised symbol of effortless Italian style, it has been wonderful to partner with Peroni Nastro Azzurro on such a dynamic experience. They’ve turned pouring a beer into a work of art and I’m thrilled to have been one of the first to experience it.”
The installation is open until Saturday (02.05.26) at 8pm.
