Dr. Churchwell takes Manhattan

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Dr. Andre Churchwell, the esteemed cardiologist from Tennessee, recently visited NYC, and Bruce Boyer thought we should meet.  I think he was right!  Here you see Dr. Churchwell sporting his "mill suit" inspired by the Duke of Windsor, and tailored by Leonard Logsdail.  This suit makes a terrific impression, and it seems to have become quite legendary - I mean, it has it's own name!  He likes to add vintage touches - like these bright yellow felt braces and tie bar - but prefers bespoke suits, as do his two brothers whom I have yet to meet (but you know I will!).

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The frames he wears are bespoke, too, inspired by glasses Cary Grant once wore.  This detail goes only part way to describe Dr. Churchwell's fine-tuned fascination with classic films, and the clothes worn by those legends of style.  And as we walk we talk about how being a gentleman is not just in how a person dresses, but in their actions - or as Dr.  Churchwell puts it - in their civility to each other.

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Stopping in for a visit to his longtime tailor, Len Logsdail.

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I just love these amazing embroidered vintage braces!  The suit and colors are classic and a bit understated, and then open up the jacket and voila!  Having fun, but always the gentleman.

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6 comments:

  1. A real pleasure to see your portraits of this stylish man.

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  2. That guy is just unbelievably stylish. Every time I see a picture of him he looks incredible.
    One can only hope to sometime reach that level of personal style.

    Great pictures and great blog...
    Keep it up...

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  3. Good Lord, these pics are insane! What a stylish gentleman.

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  4. Good Lord, these pics are insane! What a stylish gentleman.

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  5. The gentleman knows how to live! It's the accessories that really set off his look, the flower, handkerchief, cufflinks and is that a diamond tie pin? Love his style and demur.....

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  6. Bunny

    I have just read his article in The Chap magazine (Mr Churchwell), so if you ever read this Sir, the world is a better place for you and your father being in it. The article brought a smile to my face.

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