The Fourth Best Dressed Leader of All Time is Anthony Eden

Anthony Eden defined top notch fashion with this signature look of a double breasted waistcoat and a homburg hat.

There have been a great deal of world leaders throughout history that have turned heads with the way they dressed throughout their careers. After all, dressing one’s best is an essential part of appealing to a nation, and should never be underestimated. While not all world leaders can measure up, many of those who have been immensely successful in their careers were also among the best-dressed individuals to ever walk into the public spotlight. Perhaps one of the most well-dressed world leaders of all time was Sir Anthony Eden (Lord Avon). Eden is recognized to this day for his penchant for style, and is considered to have changed the fashion landscape for leaders that came after him not only in his native nation of Britian, but around the world as well. The following are just a few important aspects of Eden’s style to take into consideration, all of which can help to make your own style more attractive, dapper and defined. Take a gander at our breakdown of the five best dressed leaders.


The Double-Breasted Waistcoat

Eden had quite a few secret weapons in his wardrobe, but it was the double-breasted waistcoat that truly set him apart from his contemporaries. More often than not, Anthony Eden would pair this piece with a single-breasted jacket that featured rather wide lapels, which added the perfect amount of textural contrast to his ensembles. The suits and waistcoats he wore were exceptionally well-tailored, fitting his figure in a way that could only be described as “perfect.” Since Eden was a relatively lean and fit man and the tailored waistcoat accentuated his muscular silhouette and his manly demeanor.

The Black Homburg Hat

It should come as no surprise that Anthony Eden was no stranger to accessorization, which was made quite apparent by the way he wore his Homburg hat. The Homburg hat had gone out of style prior to Eden’s rise to prominence, and he is credited in helping to assist in its fashion revival and rejuvenation. The hat looked especially well-placed and attractive when paired with his double-breasted waistcoat/single-breasted suit combination, resulting in an ensemble that could not have looked more well-planned and thought-out. It’s fair to say that without the influence of Anthony Eden, the black homburg hat may never have been brought back into men’s fashion. And lets face it, Breaking Bad wouldn't quite be the same without the Black Homburg Hat.

Takeaways for the Modern Man

Modern men can get a lot out of pairing a double-breasted waistcoat with a single-breasted suit coat in order to create a tight, cohesive ensemble that can be perfectly accented with the proper tie. This “vintage” look is ideal for today’s modern fashion landscape, as retro fashion is very much in style at the moment. This being the case, the Homburg Hat is also an ideal piece to be either paired with the above ensemble or worn with other types of outfits, and can look good on just about anyone. By shopping at a store that specializes in selling vintage clothing, you may be able to find all of these pieces without spending an arm and a leg on new items; perfect for the fashion-forward man who must also be conscious of his budget. Anthony Eden is a staple fashion icon that we should always remember. Another great leader with great style is Winston Churchhill.

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