Looking Back at Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts’ Timelessly Sharp Personal Style

As the world remembers Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones’ drummer who died yesterday at 80 years old in the United Kingdom, and his influence on music, there’s also plenty to be said about his impeccable style. As a member of one of the world’s most famous rock bands of all time, Watts was frequently in the spotlight for over 50 years. However, unlike the rock star stereotype, the musician didn’t dress in dramatic, edgy or flashy outfits. Instead, Watts preferred to keep his looks clean and simple, incorporating sharp coats and tailoring, minimalist patterns and tonal colors across sweaters, shirts and ties. This understated and classic style directly translated to his ethos about fame, as he previously told NME in a 2018 interview that he was “not really a rockstar.” “I don’t have all the trappings of that. Having said that, I do have four vintage cars and can’t drive the bloody things. I’ve never been interested in doing interviews or being seen,” Watts said at the time. Similarly, Watts’ shoe style was equally versatile. While touring or onstage with the band, the musician was frequently seen wearing brown leather loafers in driver-on and lace-up styles. When completing press visits or attending

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