Southgate wiastcoat: Where to buy Gareth Southgate's England World cup waistcoat
Gareth Southgate, 47, has become an unlikely fashion icon thanks to his style choices during the World Cup. The England manager has worn a waistcoat for his team’s appearances during the tournament, and men across the country have taken note. Official suit supplier to the England team, Marks & Spencer, have said demand for waistcoats has risen 35 per cent thanks to “the Gareth Southgate effect”. Fans of Southgate’s entire look can snap it up from M&S for £265, with the tie costing a further £25. The waistcoat is £65 on its own.
Gareth Southgate waistcoat: Where to buy Southgate's England World Cup waistcoat
Even better, the suits are made of merino wool woven by the Alfred Brown mill in Yorkshire, meaning purchases support British manufacturing. Fans of Southgate’s look have flocked to Twitter to praise the manager. One wrote: “I have just ordered a waistcoat #southgatestyle”. Another said: “Is it slightly wrong to have a crush on #GarethSouthgate? Must be the waistcoat.” And one gushed: “Almost surprising myself with the depth of affection I’m developing for Gareth Southgate. I think it’s partly due to that darling little waistcoat he wears. Not all men can pull off a waistcoat.”
PA/EPA Gareth Southgate waistcoat: The England team's suiting is provided by Marks & Spencer
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EPA/REUTERS Gareth Southgate waistcoat: The England manager has caused a surge in sales of waistcoats at M&S
England fans had every reason to celebrate last night as the team won against Colombia, meaning they have reached the quarter finals. Sweden will play England on Saturday, and whoever wins will head on to the semi-finals. Speaking after last night’s thrilling match, Southgate said: “Fantastic. I think we deserved it as well. “We played so well in the 90 minutes, we showed resilience to come back from huge disappointment and kept calm. It's huge credit to all our players and staff. "Shoot-outs are tough. We had talked long and hard about owning the process of a shoot-out. They kept calm. The players have taken it all on board, it's a special moment for us.
REUTERS Gareth Southgate waistcoat: Fans went wild for the waistcoat on Twitter
Marks and Spencer Gareth Southgate waistcoat: The popular item is £65 at Marks and Spencer