“Without my scooter, I would be screwed. I put bolts of fabrics on the bike too – I’ve had two rolls once on the side – that was in the early days, but still”. While the scooters look cool, they also do a job. Simpson’s wardrobe is the same.

Invest In Alterations

“The one thing I’ve always said is to get a good alterations tailor. Go and buy vintage if you want and see if it’ll work, but if the fit isn’t right, get it taken in. Not everything is going to be perfect. So that’s the one bit of advice I’ve always said. And find a good mechanic, but that’s another thing.”

Be Confident

“It’s all about finding your own style – you’ve got to be comfortable with it. You should feel confident in your choice, regardless of if you’re confident or not. You just have to go, “Okay, I’m going to wear this, and if it doesn’t work I can just take it off later on tonight”.

“I’ve got a knit shirt at home from the ’50s. It’s got black and white faux pony skin on the front and kind of look likes a cow, Fred Flintstone-style. I really rate it, but my wife is like: ‘you’re going to regret that when you’re older’. If that happens: fuck it, we only live once.”

Re-Think The Suit

“I’ve read articles saying ‘the suit is dead’. But the suit doesn’t always have to live in the exact same guise that it has lived. “It has changed a lot. Menswear will always evolve, and I think it’s good. I’m all for the breaking down of dress codes, and the casual thing. But I also think it doesn’t have to go far where you’re looking like a piece of shit, unless you’re actually going for that look – then you’ve got to do it well.”

“After being quite rigid with the ‘60s modernist sort of look seven or eight years ago I’ve tried to ease off it. And I’m seeing a lot more people just go with what they want.”

Dress With Function In Mind

“What I wear depends on what I’m doing in the day. Lately, because I’m running around trying to go to a factory or fabric warehouse, I’m not going to wear trousers. It’ll be denim, which is hardwearing, but if I’m going to have a meeting with someone, I’ll wear trousers.