David Gandy, one of fashion's most recognizable faces, has starred in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, and Hugo Boss. He was the first male nominee for Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. From 2014 to 2019, he designed a bestselling range for Marks & Spencer, and in 2021 launched his own brand, David Gandy Wellwear. A philanthropist, he supports charities like Save the Children and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
What was the last treat you bought yourself?
A fancy electric Cobra Fortis lawnmower last summer. I now have three lawnmowers because I'm obsessed with my garden, especially the lawn.
Where do you buy your food from?
I mix M&S food with daily shopping at Waitrose. Next door is Valentina Deli, which I love for Italian food—a hangover from many campaigns in Italy.
What's the best present you've given?
I prefer giving personal gifts. Artist Daisy Simpson drew pencil portraits of my children and pets, which my family loves.
... and the best present you've received?
A pedal go-kart when I was six.
What's your favorite online store?
I love interiors and Andrew Martin. Their wallpaper is in our daughters' playroom, and we have many of their chairs.
What's your favorite bricks-and-mortar shop?
Thom Sweeney on Old Burlington Street in London. It's more than a store; it's a townhouse where clients can hang out, play pool, and have coffee. It gets into the male psyche.
What's the gadget you use most often?
The SmartLife app on my phone, which controls most things in my home.
What's the purchase you regret the most?
Probably the Fortis lawnmower—I should have gone for an Allett petrol mower.
What's the thing(s) you get delivered?
Flowers, plants, and topsoil for my garden.
Where do you buy your underwear?
I wear my own brand's pants, but I also like Sunspel.
What would you buy with £20 – and £200?
For £20, lamb chews for my rescue dog Dora. With £200, a plate of spaghetti alle vongole in Italy, using British Airways air miles to get there.
What's your 'saved search' on eBay/Vinted?
I don't have accounts, but on Collecting Cars, I'm following a Jaguar XKR-S.
What item do you buy on repeat?
Nespresso coffee pods.
How do you make your coffee at home?
With a Nespresso coffee maker.
What's your biggest splurge?
Classic cars. I've bought and restored several, my favorite being a Jaguar XK120, which I've raced in the Mille Miglia.
And what everyday item do you scrimp on?
Posh bottles of hand soap that I refill with cheaper alternatives.
What's your greatest vintage find?
A shearling Burberry aviator jacket from a New York vintage store 20 years ago—I still have it.
