The Guardian: Fashion, Men at work – Simon Chilvers

Simon Chilvers, The Guardian, June 15, 2012

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Nick Hornby, sculptor


How much does your job dictate what you wear?
In my studio I can get covered in dust and mess . In theory, I have work clothes and non-work clothes . In practice, everything gets a bit messy.

 

What’s the best piece of fashion advice you’ve been given?
Coco Chanel said, “I never wanted to weigh more heavily on a man than a bird.” I used that for the title of a s culpture.

 

What’s your favourite piece of clothing, and why?
A crimson scarf bought when I was in Tangiers 10 years ago. It’s served as pillow, blanket, napkin, rope...