Who says my style icons always have to be girls?
I’ve been just a tiny bit in love with David Suchet’s Hercule Poirot since some point in the late 80s when I heard him tell someone that he wasn’t a “bloody little frog” he was a “bloody little Belgian”
He exudes a particular kind of calm wit, and fastidious elegance that appeals to me greatly. In a 3 piece suit and over coat, complete with watch chain, cane, hat and gloves, all perfectly accessorised with that moustache.
Also, evidence, if any were needed, that being perfectly turned out is no precursor to intelligence. He unfailingly outwits even the most organised and elaborate criminals before revealing their devious machinations in his heavily accented English without a hint of a tremor in his voice.
If I thought hard enough I can probably trace my younger selfs obsession with croissants for breakfast back to having decided they must be a hugely elegant choice if Poirot ate them (His waistline probably partly due to these yummy breakfast pastries was a connection I failed to make)
If anyone fancies treating me to a box set
Or maybe I should make it a duvet week as there are 11 series to get through….
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11 responses to “Retro Chick Style Icon – Poirot”
That mustache is out of control…in a good way! And goodness me, do I love a man in a nice suit.
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Me too. It’s shame no one wears bowler hats and carries an umbrella to work anymore!
I saw a Poirot moustache necklace on one of the blogs! 🙂
.-= Alice´s last blog ..My Trilby =-.
I think I saw that too! I can’t remember where, will have to search my feed reader!
I LOVE Poirot! I always get excited when they show shots of his art deco apartment block hehe. I’d like the boxset too….
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..Anyone for a cup of tea? =-.
He is very dapper!
.-= Pearl Westwood´s last blog ..What Pearl Wore! Looking back over 2009 =-.
OK, he’s French, I’ll give you that!
.-= Laura Connell´s last blog ..Nurturing Emerging Talent =-.
I absolutely looooooove this programme!!!! Not only him and how funny and witty he is with the adorable little accent, but the settings in which the murders always take place, they really do the costume and even the architecture really well. The most recent one that was on at new years day was brilliant!
Rianna Bethany xxxx
I love Poirot! And I’m so happy he’s a Retro Chick icon 😀
.-= Leia´s last blog ..Rose Print & Sequins =-.
Well, would you know I’ve never watched? I do come across once in a while since we’ve lived here and now I’m going to make a point of it. Art deco? Say no more! x
.-= Denise @ Swelle´s last blog ..Meet Delance: Your New Online Fashion Community =-.
Ahh I’ve been watching Mr P a lot lately. 😀 He’s always so immaculately turned out, and I love seeing the ladies of various stories always with lipstick and a hat.
Florrie x
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