Knowing Me, Knowing You...

Or KMKY as it is now getting known.


This started off as a way of getting new members to know more about our committee and other members and we soon realised that knowing someone is not just about what they do and who they work for or supply - it's about the person. So we compiled a list of more personal questions some to be taken seriously and others er, less so. The answers have been fascinating and give a greater insight to the individual and even though we thought we knew each other very well it has been an enlightening process.


Here, we take just some of the questions and select those with the more interesting answers and we will publish a new one regularly - we hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Mark McKinley


He has true Brummy blood as he is Birmingham born and bred, although is now based in the leafy, rural Worcestershire countryside.


Mark is married to Nikki and is a very proud grandad to two young granddaughters.


Despite their ups and down, his loyalty is strong and he enjoys watching Birmingham City play. He has recently started taking golf lessons and like most of us finds it frustrating but fun.


Hard to believe but he has now completed four decades in the menswear trade, so has a wealth of experience, and is also our treasurer and a loyal supporter of The 39 Club.


Loves travel and holidays

  • First Job?

    Trainee Chef

  • Most Inspirational person in Menswear?

    Stanley Eden - my first boss in menswear

  • Favourite film?

    Quadrophenia

  • Favourite brand?

    Marks & Spencer

  • Something unsual about yourself?

    I can bend my thumb right back - really useful!

  • Something you don't do well?

    Accept praise

  • Do you have a hobby?

    I've just taken up golf, so at this stage it is definitely more of a hobby than a sport!

  • Most recent show or concert?

    Paul Weller at Ludlow Castle - Amazing!

  • Persons you admire or admired?

    My parents


  • Have you met a celebrity?

    Yes - Clint Eastwood

  • Fantasy dinner guests?

    Elvis Presley, Trevor Francis and The Queen - should make a good evening.