
Photo: Courtesy of Jana Ririnui
Q: The three essential things a man should know about style are…
Wear what suits your body type. Choose colour combinations carefully, and go for quality tailoring.
Q: Please describe your style in three words.
Classic, clean, and sophisticated.
Q: What is the biggest mistake one can make when getting dressed?
Not to iron their shirt.
Q: Do you believe in role models?
No. You should be your own mentor.
Q: What are your favourite fabrics?
Anything that is breathable.
Q: Are there any style combinations that you object to?
Anything with fur.
Q: Which city has the best-dressed men?
Paris.
Q: Would you say that you are conservative or bold?
Both. I am bold when I feel like being bold.
Q: What are the rules, if any, in the way you dress?
My shirt should always be ironed.
Q: Celebrities and style…
Is only a credit to their stylist.
Q: One garment/accessory that you can never have enough of?
Cologne is something I collect and can never have enough of.
Q: A man should always look like…
Polished.
Q: Who taught you what you know about style?
I taught myself and have adapted my style over time as to what looks good on me.
Q: How do you select your clothing every morning?
In a rush.
Q: What is your biggest regret?
I don’t live with regrets.
Q: Do you have any shopping rituals?
I’m a compulsive shopper.
Q: We will never see you wearing…
Fur.
Q: The most stylish person you have ever seen…
Ozwald Boateng.
Q: What is the first thing you notice on a man?
His shoes.
Q: Which new designers do you follow and why?
Matthew Miller. He plays with silhouette and proportions. His lines are clean and his prints are very interesting.
Q: The only article of clothing that a man needs to pay close attention to is…
The fit of his trousers.
Q: What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe?
My Rolex watch.
Q: Is comfort an enemy of style?
Style should be comfort.
Q: Which designer never fails to impress you?
Prada and Gucci.
Q: Who would you like to see next in “My Style”?
Christopher Raeburn.
Q: The best words of advice you have ever heard?
Define your style by always standing out.