We are handing over the controls of Topmanzine to you lot, the readers. First up, here's Elliot James Sainsbury, a fashion blogger whose favourite thing is making house tracks on his cheap synthesiser, charity shopping and his futuristic trousers. He headed out on the streets for some first rate voxpop action. Over to Elliot.
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London on a voxpop odyssey. Brick Lane, Old Street and Shoreditch on a Sunday are still some of the best places to see the city's guys looking their most cutting-edge. But it's not just skinny rocker types; the 'English Gent' look is gaining cred, contrasting against everything from futuristic tailoring to hairstyles that probably require scaffolding of some kind to stay up. We asked some of these dapper fellas what's inspiring them style-wise, what they're up to and what's filling their headspace right now.
Kopi, Student
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Old-skool, traditional Chinese style.
What else is on your mind?
We had a houseparty last night and my computer was stolen. But the houseparty was good.
What music are you listening to right now?
Industrial and goth rock like Widow.
Rob, Student
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Today, Back To The Future.
What else is on your mind?
The end of the third year of my degree. I'm studying graphic design.
What music are you listening to right now?
A helluva lot of Prince.
Fletcher, Fashion Student
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Jarvis Cocker.
What else is on your mind?
My magazine.
What music are you listening to right now?
My best friend's iPod.
Emmanuel, Shop assistant
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Dark.
What else is on your mind?
Going out all the time in Shoreditch, Hoxton, Hackney and Old Street- there's too many bars to name.
What music are you listening to right now?
I've got eclectic tastes- indie, electro, drum n bass, dubstep and rock.
Henry, Art Student
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Trousers- pleated checked ones that inspired by a mate- looking like an English gentleman and rolling them up like yours!
What else is on your mind?
I don't know, but I just heard a funny story about someone tipping a tray of champagne over the Queen.
What music are you listening to right now?
Fats Waller.
Harry, Theatre Designer
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Checked shirts with the top button done up, acid wash jeans.
What else is on your mind?
Going to New York, I'm designing a show out there- it's a little off-Broadway show with two characters but I'm treating it as a holiday.
What music are you listening to right now?
Interpol, Reverend And The Makers
Steve, Chef
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Spring!
What else is on your mind?
I'm getting a boat tomorrow to live in...
What music are you listening to right now?
Gypsy music.
Nathaniel, Fashion Student
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Comfort.
What else is on your mind?
That's such a good question... money?
What music are you listening to right now?
Hardcore electro, it's quite good to do work to.
Dani, Gardener
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Reebok classics, Barbour jackets, classic British clothes...
What else is on your mind?
My girlfriend, gardens, living in the countryside.
What music are you listening to right now?
Motown.
Brooke, Fashion designer, Aganovich
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Not sure- a lot more out of it. This suit is one of the ones we made.
What else is on your mind?
Film- we just did a film for SHOWstudio's 'Political Fashion' project.
What music are you listening to right now?
Dubstep- Nana (Aganovich's) brother is a total basshead. I've been listening to Vexed, who we used for our A/W 08 show.
Johannes, Student
What's on your mind, style-wise?
Old movies like The Blues Brothers, Michael Jackson's music videos, other people!
What else is on your mind?
I'm so excited to be here in London, I'm from Finland...
What music are you listening to right now?
Pop, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Elvis, rap and lots of hip-hop.