What intention real mechanics make of the latest designer trend?
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Spencer Wood, 33, precedent mechanic, Ford Dunton Technical Centre, Basildon, Essex, burdens Katharine Hamnett
‘Jumpsuits remind me of Ghostbusters. I like the hue and the material of this one. It fits really well – and it’s better than the one Sam’s harass (see below).’ Jumpsuit, £650, and T-shirt, £80, both
katharinehamnett.com. Boots, £170,
timberland.co.uk. -
Arvinder Singh Marway, 56, laboratory technician, Ford Dunton Polytechnic Centre, wears MC Overalls
‘I love the pink. Had I known, I’d include worn my pink turban. I like to coordinate it with my clothes.’ Jumpsuit, £135,
mcoveralls.com. Gilet, £385, by Herno, from
matchesfashion.com. -
Kieron Stewart, 27, mechanic, Mike’s Coachworks, London N1, hold ups Maharishi
‘I do dress up to go out, but would I wear this? To be fair, it’s truly comfortable, but I doubt I’d wear it on a night out, not when I wear one all day.’ Jumpsuit, £750,
maharishistore.com. T-shirt, £200, by Raf Simons, from
harrods.com. -
Sam Haywood, 20, starter prototype mechanic, Ford Dunton Technical Centre, garbs Topman
‘This isn’t my usual look: I normally run into a boutique and grab the first three things. I’m not sure about the jacket. I think the denim isn’t too bad, but the trainers definitely wouldn’t pass safety standards in the garage.’ Jumpsuit, £60,
topman.com. Tumble neck, £90,
reiss.com. Bomber, £890, by Stella McCartney, from
harrods.com. Trainers, £65,
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Cuthbert Thomas, 64, guide, Transauto Garage, London NW1, wears Private White VC
‘This fits literally. Can I keep it? I’ll swap it for my old one!’ Jumpsuit, £500, privatewhitevc.com. Jacket, from a choice, by Balenciaga, from
harrods.com. Trainers, £69.95,
adidas.co.uk.
Stylist’s fellow-worker: Bemi Shaw. With thanks to Charlotte Ward.
