Interview One Night Only Play It With Style
We talk tailoring, shopping in the VQ and modelling for Burberry with two fifths of Yorkshire band One Night Only, singer guitarist George Craig and drummer James Craig
James (left) and George both wear boots from Jeffrey West (£240-£395) and bespoke suits from Michelsberg Tailoring (from £700).
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You got your big fashion break through the band.
George: Designer and Burberry’s chief creative officer Christopher Bailey saw the video for ‘Just For Tonight’ and called me in. I tried on some suits and didn’t really know what was going on, but then I got a call to ask me to model for the brand. Talk about a big break. It opened so many doors and I’ve met some great people. Burberry’s a real part of my look and they’re so savvy when it comes to music, it’s brilliant to be part of it. The team at Burberry are all so friendly and funny. It was an amazing privilege.
James, do you fancy following in your brother’s modelling footsteps?
James: I’m not sure I’ve got the face for it, but the whole band are involved in the latest Burberry shoot for their sunglasses range, so that’s brilliant news.
George, you were spotted at London Fashion Week. What did you get up to?
G:I probably went to more parties than actual shows. There were a lot of drinks served! Of course, I did go to the fantastic Burberry show. London Fashion Week’s great, it’s an excellent opportunity to dress up and show ‘your wardrobe’. I think I might rock my James Michelsberg suit from Michelsberg Tailoring at the next fashion week.
Michelsberg Tailoring at the Victoria Quarter is a family favourite?
J:I was shopping with Mum at the VQ and we popped in to the Jeffery West store for some boots, the manager had on an amazing bright red waistcoat and it was like, ‘wow’. He told us that James Michelsberg had made it for him, so we had to nip around the corner immediately to chat to James about his tailoring.
G: We sent Dad to have a suit made for his birthday and it was so fabulous that James and I decided we had to have one too.
Describe your Michelsberg suits.
G:Mine is a wintry, fine wool material, with grey and white stripes, a little 60s gangster crossed with The Who’s Roger Daltrey look. The lining’s an acidic yellow silk. It’s soft, it’s slick and it’s cut close to the body, which is exactly as I wanted it. I love it.
J:I went fora fine, electric blue suit with black stitching and chocolate brown velvet detailing on the collar and cuffs. There’s a very thin, subtle brown velvet trim on the pockets and the lining is bright white, so a great contrast. It’s fantastic.
How did you find the tailoring experience?
G: I got involved with the design. James Michelsberg is a fantastic tailor, excellent at what he does with amazing attention to detail. I went to see him with some 60s rock‘n’roll reference photos. He’s so creative and the whole experience was such a pleasure. James is a really nice guy to be with.
J: I agree, it was brilliant getting involved with the design, chatting about the style, colours, textures, linings and fabrics, plus having something created that’s so well made, and exactly as we wanted. It was an incredible experience to see the progress of the process. James is such good company and we had a real laugh. James is a good friend now and he came along to our Leeds gig.
G: When I’m wealthy enough I’m going to go to Michelsberg Tailoring every six months to get a suit made!
Where do you shop in Leeds?
G:Jeffery West at the VQ for their excellent boots and great service. I think if you buy quality it shows and Jeffery West boots are so well made, with so many unique designs. I love the detail. I have a brogue style pair of Chelsea boots and some with a purple snakeskin vibe. People are always really complementary about them when I wear them.
J: I go to Harvey Nichols at the Victoria Quarter. I love mad shirts, anything with a really interesting pattern, something a bit different. Like George, Jeffery West is also a must for boots. I have a couple of pairs that I wear all the time; such slick designs that fit in with my style. I have a pair that are black and a striking red colour, unique and sassy. I like to get pieces from the Blue Rinse vintage store in the city as well.
Read the full interview at www.v-q.co.uk
Carolyn Nicoll
Posted on Wednesday 8th February 2012
Carolyn Nicoll
Victoria Quarter
4 Cross Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6AZ
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