20 times Peep Show characters actually dressed better than you
Who knew Mark, Jez and Super Hans were such style icons?
Peep Show is finally back on our screens this week, and while we can't wait for a whole series of new one-liners, awkward conversations and fraught mishaps to take place, we're also excited to see the wardrobe choices of the regular characters as they grace our screens once again.
While the Channel 4 show could never be accused of channeling high fashion or of even having a style agenda, each character has their own quintessential look, for better or for worse - and we may just decide to copy some of their sartorial choices when the first episode of the ninth (and last ever) series of Peep Show starts on 11 November.
Here are some of the moments when the show's characters became alt style icons.
Super Hans
Super Hans makes most things look cool (apart from, perhaps, his most recent corporate escapades in a suit and tie), and this bizarre printed T-shirt, complete with a chain on his jeans and a little flash of stomach, just shows that when it comes to style, he's in a totally different league.
Mark Corrigan
While we're not trying to condone this disastrous New Year's Eve outfit, we have to give full points to Mark for stepping out of his comfort zone - which he couldn't even do for Rainbow Rhythms - and wearing this statement Paddington Bear-esque costume.
Super Hans
With his eye make-up, dishevelled hair and pet snake ('All right mate, chill out, it's just a phallic symbol, not my actual dong'), Hans makes a venomous reptile into a strange style statement that we love despite ourselves.
Mark Corrigan
Have you ever gone to a house party wearing a suit and tie this delectable? Well, if not, you should try it, because you might just end up at a bowling alley with a really hot teenage goth who doesn't even care when someone asks you if you're selling insurance.
Alan Johnson
Business meetings in our dressing gowns? We'll be following Johnson's lead on this one, that's for sure.
Jeremy Usbourne
When in doubt, shake up your wardrobe - just like Jez did when he added this feathered earring to his usual jeans, T-shirt and jacket repertoire.
Jeff Heaney and Alan Johnson
Even a douchebag like Jeff and a nutter like Johnson can scrub up nicely - all it takes is a sharp tux and a neat cocktail.
Mark Corrigan and Jeremy Usbourne
For the pair who seem to never be out of their work gear (Mark) and cargo jacket (Jeremy), they scrub up rather well in their wedding morning suits - even if one of them does have piss all over himself.
Mark Corrigan
When you're hosting a party and you're nervous about it, take a leaf out of Mark's book - make four lasagnes and wear a Hawaiian shirt. What could go wrong?
Jeremy Usbourne
Jeremy wears this cargo jacket in almost every episode of Peep Show, but sadly, the camouflage didn't help him vanish into the background in the memorable episode where he ate an actual dog. At least he had a nice eye-catching yellow and pink T-shirt to make the moment even more noticeable.
Super Hans
When we're slouching on the sofa with a beer and the TV remote, we're normally in our boxers, tracksuit bottoms or dressing gown - but this slobbish attire is not for Super Hans, who shows off his fashion prowess once again in his exemplary laid-back get-up, comprising of leather trousers, a waistcoat and a smart jacket over the top.
Jeremy Usbourne
No man ever loved a slogan T-shirt as much as Jeremy does. And god, does he wear them well.
Super Hans
Super Hans's sartorial savviness all comes down to the detail: it's not just about his checked, fitted shirt, but the green ring casually sitting on his finger, his black wristband and his patterned belt take the outfit into the next style dimension. Add his great, irreverent one-liners into the mix and you have the perfect indifferent icon.
Mark Corrigan
Everyone hates wearing their work uniforms, but Mark's Banditos outfit makes an improvement on his usual JLB suit, and that's saying a lot.
Super Hans
Do you knit your own scarves? No? Then you'll never be as well-dressed as Super Hans.
Alan Johnson
Casual cotton tee, structured camel jacket and enormous pinkie ring - it could only be Alan Johnson, master of cool and slightly unnerving smooth talker.
Super Hans
Super Hans regularly goes for blazers over T-shirts, full on matching shellsuits and even suits and ties on occasion - but one style statement he's stuck with over the years is wearing big showy chains over all his zip-up jumpers. We can't say we love it, but we're all for an individual fashion choice.
Super Hans
Didn't believe us? Here's the chain and zip-up combo again... paired with a giant padded parka for those wintery days when nothing seems to warm you up.
Jeremy Usbourne
T-shirt aficionado Jeremy wears his heart on his sleeve - by showing the world he just wants to make music with his neon microphone tee.
Mark Corrigan
While the unsavoury facial hair just smacks of David Brent, we have to admire Mark's courage in actually trying to pull off this look - though he drew the line at a Chairman Mao T-shirt.
