Toby Mitchell turns walk to court into catwalk
HE’S the ex-bikie enforcer who survived being shot twice. Now former Bandido Toby Mitchell has turned the walk to court into his own catwalk.
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FORMER Bandido bikie Toby Mitchell has turned the walk to Melbourne’s courts into his own catwalk.
The former enforcer — who has been shot twice — might be lacking the seedy glamour of Sinatra’s Rat Pack.
But he has never been one to shy away from a sartorial statement, pushing the fashion envelope like he tests the limits of the law.
Like on March 15 this year, when Mitchell sported a Balenciaga shearling-lined leather jacket which retails for $5,445.
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In May, he modelled a $1,625 Philipp Plein sweatshirt from Le Style Boutique, a high end fashion store on Little Collins Street.
He wore this paired with Philipp Plein sports pants, also expected to retail for more than $1,000 and Balenciaga sneakers worth $400.
Mitchell smashes the stereotypes of masculinity and courtroom couture.
He has domesticated the gangster look, making underbelly style safe for the fashion-fearing modern men of Australia who think being seen in a pink shirt with paisley cuffs is as emasculating as arriving at the pub with a poodle.
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From street style sportswear and hoodies to seam-splitting shirts that highlight his biceps and V-necks that showcase his tattoos, Mitchell’s look sits somewhere on the style chart between nightclub bouncer and football hooligan.
Except that his looks are worth upwards of $20,000, according to one shopping-spree shared on social media, and he is even partial to the same brands as the Kardashian klan (Adidas, Crazy LXXXVIII, Louis Vuitton, Versace)
With more than 30,000 followers on Instagram, Mitchell would be considered an “influencer” in the fashion industry.
But is he still guilty of a few fashion crimes?
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THE TRACKSUIT
An unsolicited ambassador of the Adidas tracksuit, Mitchell has completely taken advantage of the fact that the three stripes are no longer reserved for retirees and actual athletes.
For Mitchell, the matched tracksuits are a modern-day wardrobe staple.
Modelling their mix and match versatility, Mitchell has created a full gamut of wardrobe combinations from the two-piece, effortlessly layering them with denim and printed tees.
And while they are a little nostalgic for 2018, there’s no denying they are the perfect windbreaker for those pesky CBD wind tunnels near the Magistrates’.
THE SLOGAN TEE
Rather than wearing his heart on his sleeve, Mitchell prefers to broadcast his vibes on his chest.
Spreading the word with a little self-deprecation (Famous No. 1), humour (Trust No. 1) and a smattering of designer Philipp Plein skull prints and motifs that reinforce we are dealing with a tough guy, Mitchell has effortlessly made his fashion an extension of his statement-making tattoos.
But we just wonder if this is isn’t the bloke’s equivalent of mutton dressed as lamb?
GOLD ACCESSORIES
When it comes to accessories, Mitchell seems to have the effect of King Midas. From layered neck chains to his glistening teeth, Mitchell doesn’t mind flashing about his golden symbols of wealth.
But, perhaps he should have heed led the advice of fashion’s First Lady, Coco Chanel: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” It’s a little OTT.
DAD JEANS
Baggy denim might work on the Balenciaga runway but once you take the trend off the catwalk and into the courtroom, it loses the “smart” and just ends up looking “casual”.
We feel if it’s not good enough for the MCC on grand final day, it’s not good enough for the mate of former Tiger, Jake King, to wear before a judge.
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