When I first moved to England I was at a bit of a loose end and decided to go to an open day at Sparsholt, a local agricultural college. I looked around the various departments, and after briefly considering fishery, I chose horticulture, and have been working in that field ever since. I also met my wife there, so it was a wise choice!

I wasn’t interested in clothes when I was a child and would happily wear whatever my mother bought for me. But when I was around 14 or 15 I started taking more of an interest in clothes and my sartorial “journey” started there. One of the first conscious style choices I remember making was when I bought a pair of very shiny patent leather (plastic!) shoes, which I wore with great pride. They even feature on a school photo.

Yes, I have quite an eclectic taste when it comes to style and I always have. When I was at college I’d be wearing baggy jeans, a Stone Roses T-shirt and beads one day, and a tweed jacket and tie the next. My inspiration has come from a variety of sources, from pictures of indie bands, to classic Hollywood icons. I am a sartorial magpie!
I have always loved tweed as it such a classic British cloth. Tweed is warm and hard wearing, and can be worn in a casual or formal manner and has such wonderful colours and texture. And it only improves with age (assuming the moths don’t get to it!). There’s a photo of me aged circa 20 wearing a houndstooth tweed jacket, tie, and mustard waistcoat. That would have been considered quite eccentric in early 90s Denmark!
I now have quite a collection of tweed jackets in all manner of patterns and weights. I love the versatility of tweed, sometimes I wear a jacket with jeans and knitwear, at other times with a tie, pocket handkerchief, and waistcoat. All depends on the occasion and my mood.

Like tweed, Scottish knitwear is one of those classic, timeless styles that will never go out of fashion. I appreciate the long heritage associated with the industry and its connection to the land. Durable, warm, locally produced, and available in a multitude of colours and patterns… what’s not to like?

How did this happen? I have no idea! I started the Tintinfellow account nearly 10 years ago and the follower numbers have crept up slowly but steadily. I’m not sure why, but I think I maybe come across as a “real” person with a sense of humour and bit of style who doesn’t take himself too seriously.

Other than menswear (which I suppose could be classed as a hobby or interest), I enjoy watching science fiction films and series, reading about military history, listening to music (either streaming when on the move or vinyl at home)… and building the odd Lego set.

I’ve liked classic Series and Defender Land Rovers for as long as I can remember. Growing up some of my favourite toys were the Action Man version of the Land Rover Lightweight, and my 1:32 scale Britains army Series III (I still have both). Along with the Second World War Jeep they are THE quintessential rugged off-road vehicle. Land Rovers have been used by farmers, explorers and the military all over the world and offer the promise of off-road adventure… even if just used for bimbling around country lanes, as I do in Olive, my 1986 Land Rover 90. Landies epitomise British engineering: innovative, full of character… and prone to rust and mechanical idiosyncrasies! Yet we still love them as there is nothing else quite like them.

My wife is Japanese and I first visited Japan in 2000 and was instantly blown away by the place. Japan is a wonderful blend of the ancient and modern, where old traditions and modern technology meet and exist comfortably side by side. The Japanese are incredibly friendly, helpful and polite, one always feels safe, and the service is impeccable. The variety and quality of the food is amazing, from humble noodles to Kobe beef. I also love the Japanese attention to detail, they put a huge amount of effort into making the best products possible, be it clothes, gardening tools, or trains. And I’m a big fan of their beer. Kanpai!