Men of Style: Eric Underwood on Formula E, elegance and great suiting
The dancer answers our quick fire questions during a Clements and Church photo shoot
Words: Gentleman's Journal
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American dancer Eric Underwood is the toast of both the ballet and fashion worlds. Until recently he was a soloist with the Royal Ballet, where he performed in works including Manon, Faust and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but David Bailey has also photographed him in the nude, and he’s been shot alongside Kate Moss for Italian Vogue. A portrait of Underwood shot by Rick Guest also hangs in London’s National Portrait Gallery.
After growing up in the projects in Washington DC, Eric scaled the heights of his profession by way of New York, Paris and Milan. He’s even shared the stage with Beyoncé and most recently starred in the film adaptation of Cats. Here he models a bespoke suit by Clements and Church and tells us about a few more of his favourite things…
When travelling, what do you always pack?, A casual suit
Two- or three-piece?, Two-piece
Double or single breasted?, Double breasted
Oxfords or monkstraps?, Monkstraps
Best car you’ve ever driven?, A Formula E racing car (supervised of course)
What would you call your yacht?, Scotty
Who is your biggest inspiration?, My biggest inspiration is my mum
What is your favourite film?, American Psycho
Last track you played on Spotify?, International Lover by Prince
What is the last book you read?, Dancing On My Grave – the autobiography of Gelsey Kirkland
Surfing or skiing?, Skiing
Favourite city?, Rome
What do you order at a bar?, French 75
Who would play in a film?, I’d play myself
What food could you not give up?, Cheeseburgers
Favourite wine?, Vermentino
Where would you retire?, Devon
What quote to you live by?, “Patience is overrated and life is short, figure it out”
What does true men’s style mean to you?, Timeless elegance
Talking Shantaram, seafood and surfing with Toby Huntington-Whiteley…
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